Hello WNHL, As some of you might have heard Niagara has a strong chance to head into Red Level (Control) Starting on Monday December 21st 2020. That would mean the pausing of the WNHL Season after this Wednesday. Everyone is paid up for another 5 games of hockey. So worst case if we stay in Red for an extended period (more then 2 months) we would return into a 5 game playoff and WNHL championship with the regular season standings as of December 16th. If the Red Level is only 4 to 6 weeks (in that range) we would make adjustments to the schedule accordingly with adjusted payments. I have been very happy with the roll out of the season and effectiveness of the payment plan system to help us adjust to changes due to COVID-19. Thanks for paying on time and following all protocols in place to make this season a reality. We hope we avoid the Red Level but I wanted to give everyone the heads up if things get Red in Niagara. Thanks Athletes

For the first time in WNHL History as of December 2nd 2020 the WNHL will be played under one roof at the Pelham Meridian Community Centre for the remainder of the 2020-2021 Season. We would like to thank the Town of Pelham and City of Port Colborne for their flexibility and willingness to help us play during COVID-19 Regulations. It means the world to all the players and family members of the WNHL. We are lookig forward for all 6 teams to be at one facility on any given Wednesday Night this season. Keep your stick on the ice and pucks deep…….

Enjoy this feature from our special correspondent:

Guy LeDouche – Fonthill Ruffle
The Dain City Dusters dropped a tough 4-3 decision to the previously winless Atlas Steelers Wednesday night.  There was only a few bright spots for the Dusters and one was the play from the 2nd line wingers Kelly Jones and Dave Gomez who combined for 2 of the 3 Dusters goals. This is a present surprise as last year they combined for 7 goals in a unfortunately shortened season due to Covid-19.  I was able to catch up with Dave in the parking lot after to discuss what he thought of tonight’s game.

Dave, given the slow starts the Dusters have produced on the ice the first 2 weeks of the season, How did it feel to get the first goal to give the team some momentum heading in to the 3rd period?

“It felt pretty damn good and quite unexpected.  No one was surprised more than me. As you know, goals from me can be quite rare. Sort of like a lunar eclipse – kinda fun to watch but you’re not quite sure how it happens. I think my new $50 Sherwood from Costco had something to do with it. I think there’s a few more goals in that twig.”

With the hot start to your season do you think you can keep the pace up and help lead the Dusters to the King Street Cup Championship Game?

“Yes I believe I can. It would be an honour to be a Duster at the head of the Victory Parade marching down King Street to the delight of all the citizens in their scooters.”

Now this is just a rumor that I heard after the game but can you please confirm that with the loss you now have to buy Scotty “2time” MacLeod 2 dozen donuts and a take 10 from Tims for the boys back at the precinct?

“It was actually 3 dozen but I might’ve doused his apple fritters with pepper spray.”

One last question and ill let you get back to drinking your OV. What do the Dusters need to change whether its is their pregame routine, game prep or off ice condition to get off to a better 1st period next week vs the 2-0 Merritt Islanders.

“Well we could certainly use some more spark in the 1st. Should I bring a taser to the next game?” 
That would certainly be a wake up call to some of the boys on the bench.

Thank you once again for your time and good luck with the rest of the season.