Sat. Jan 28 Tavistock 6 - Tillsonburg 4
The Royals played their final game of the season before play offs. In front of a good crowd that watched their first place team beat the Tillsonburg Thunder 6-4. Tyler Roth with a lovely tip in from Chad Swartzentruber put Tavi on the score board early in the game. The Thunder not to be denied tied it up within minutes on a shorthanded goal and soon pulled away leading the Royals scoring on a power play. Adam Renkema from Dan Kalbfleisch scored tying the game along with Shaun Greets from Ruthig putting Tavi ahead. Tyler Townsend on a power play from Brenneman and Reid Yantzi widen the gap. Second period Horvath scored for the Thunder while Shaun Greets received his second goal of the evening for the Royals and with 35 seconds left Jeff Roes form Ruthig and Greets finished the scoring in the second period. Third period the Thunder pressing hard were unable to penetrate past Evan Groennestege until the final two minutes. Tillsonburg on a power play pulled their goalie in the last minute of the game and tried feverishly but Evan was solid making breath taking stops. On to the play offs GOOD LUCK ROYALS.
Fri. Jan 20 Tavistock 5 - Clinton 3
Clinton came out all fired up ready to beat the Royals in their new
arena, but a lack of discipline sealed their fate. Clinton’s player
Luke Vick scored giving the Radars the lead in the first period
which was filled with penalties and a lot of liberty taken against
the Royals. Tyler Townsend with a minute left on a two man power
play lit up the back of the net tying it up in the first. Second
period was a carbon copy of the first Clinton scored first on a
shorthanded goal early with Adam Renkema following to even it up.
With two minutes left in the second Oesch from Saunders gave the
Royals the lead at the end of the second. Third period Townsend and
Oesch finished the scoring for the Royals. Clinton in the final
minutes managed one more goal but Evan Groenestege fended of the
Radars as they pulled their goalie and swarmed Tavistock's net
minder and were unable to capitalize.
Sat. Jan 14 Tavistock 10 - Goderich 3
Royals back in the grove, and easily defeated Goderich 10 -3 Saturday night. Although the Pirates scored first on a power play, Wes Kropf streaking down the wing planted one by Goderich tying the score in the first Rioux and Kyle Roes assisting. Second period the Royals scored on a shorthanded goal from Green. Jeff Roes and Renkema also scored windening the gap. The Pirates were able to get two more goals in the second but the Royals with 35 seconds left came with a goal from Cody Hall. Third period Kyle Roes and Jeff along with Swartzentruber, Dan Kalbfleisch and Saunders demoralized the Pirates. Coach Dave Mclaren kept the team focused and they stuck to their game plan. A frustrated Goderich team could not shake Doug Groenestege with a lot of intimidating and bantering. Their efforts have shown on the scoreboard and in their standings. The Royals Congratulate Sean Burton #77 from Goderich receiving 1000 points in 22 seasons and 504 game a milestone for Sean in the league.
Fri. Jan 6 Tavistock 3 - Monkton 5
Royals and Monkton came out in the first period hitting hard each trying to get on the board first. The Wildcats with one of the best goalies in the league subdued Tavi ending the period with a 2-0 lead. Frustrated by their power play and a bouncing puck the Royals midway in the second managed to score from Townsend assists coming from Tyler Roth and Wes Kropf. The Wildcats capitalized on their power play and scored shorthanded ended the period leading 4-1. Wildcats fifth goal in the third turned the tide for Royals. Hovering around Monkton’s goalie and screening every shot gave Saunders a goal and Jeff Roes following minutes later. But with only a minute and 30 seconds left the Royals pulled their goalie. But could not score sending them home with a 5 to 3 loss.
Tue Dec 27 Tavistock 6 - Tillsonburg 1
Royals player Tyler Roth blasted the puck past Brandon Rohrer within 40 seconds in the start of the game assisted by Kyle Roes and Townsend. Tavistocks defenseman Brenneman received a 5 minute penalty for slashing after being kneed by one of the Tillsonburg player that was missed by the Referee. Setting the tone in the second period where the Royals had a man in the box for 19 of the 20 minutes. Royals not deviating took on the adversity came back with a shorthanded goal from Kirk Rioux assisted by Reid Yantzi. Six minutes left in the second Reid Yantzi followed with a goal from Saunders and Kropf assisting. Oesch and Swartzentruber also scoring in the 2nd assists coming from Rioux, Smith and Saunders. Thunder managed their only goal in the 2nd by Tyler Lamb. Third period Jeff Roes with Oesch and Marcus Yantzi finished the scoring for the Royals. Evan Groenestege stellar performance gave the Royals the win with unbelievable goaltending. The Royals played superbly fending off the Thunder and maintaining their standing in the division.
Fri Nov 4 Tavistock 9 - Goderich 1
Christmas came early for the Royals as they easily defeated the Pirates 9 to 1 Friday evening. Goals in the first period came quickly from Wes Kropf, two goals for Andrew Oesch and two goals for Tyler Townsend. Goderich managed one goal in the first. Royals assists came from Tyler Roth, Swartzentruber, Brenneman, Smith, Saunders, Townsend and Kropf. Early in the second period Ruben Smith form Geerts followed by Andrew Oesch getting a hat trick assist from Swartzentruber. Third period the Royals unrelenting continued the scoring with Dan Kalbfleisch, Roth and Townsend assisting. Geerts unassisted with his first goal for the Royals as a newly acquired player finished the evening.
Sat Dec 17 Tavistock 6 - Petrolia 5
Royals get an early start against the Squires with a quick goal that was unassisted by Tyler Townsend with less then a minute into the game. Wes Kropf from Tyler Roth and Brenneman was also awarded with a goal giving Tavi an early lead. Petrolia with 5 minutes in the 1st on a short handed goal was able to get one by goaltender Evans Groenestege ending the penalty filled period. Dan Kalbfleisch with assists from Kyle Roes and Brenneman capitalized early in the 2nd period with Jeff Roes getting an unassisted goal giving the Royals a 4-1 lead. Petrolia crashing the netminder was able to squeak one in the net. Royals player #4 Townsend with assists from Roth and Kropf ended the scoring for the Royals in the 2nd. Petrolia narrowed the lead with two unanswered goals. The 3rd period with the Royals short handed were unable to contained the Squires found themselves in a tie game. Marcus Yantzi with a harmless shot on the net sealed Petrolia’s fate giving Tavi a 6-5 win. On behalf of our executive and players we would like to thank our fans and sponsors and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Sat Dec 10 Tavistock 4 - Milverton 7
Tribute artist Doug Mckenzie sang the Canadian anthem Saturday night
but as Elvis left the building so did the Royals.
Tyler Roth with 64 seconds into the game assisted by Kropf and
Townsend put the Royals on the scoreboard first giving the fans a
false impression that the Royals would have an easy win. Milverton
16 seconds later showed the Royals they were there to play serious
hockey getting one by goaltender Evan Groenestege. Within 3 minutes
Mark Pfohl was awarded his second goalie of the period. Reid Yantzi
quickly answered back with Kropf and Townsend holding back Milverton.
But the 4Wheel Drives drove ahead with two more unanswered goals.
Roth with 40seconds held Milverton to a one goal lead with Townsend
and Saunders assisting. In the second with a goaltender change for
the Royals, Doug was unable to keep Mark Pfohl from getting a hat
trick. Andrew Oesch with Townsend and Cody Hall finished the scoring
for the Royals for the evening. Millerton with 2seconds scored
unassisted by Cary Werth. Third period the Royals were unable to
contain Milverton who scored one more time finishing the game.
Resulting in a 7-4 loss for the Royals.
The Royals will be holding Kids Night Dec. 17 at 8:30pm against
Petrolia.
Sat. Oct 1 - 8:30pm Tavistock vs Clinton
Fri. Oct 7 - 8:30pm Tavistock in Monkton
Sat. Oct 8 - 8:30pm Tavistock vs Komoka - Memorial Nite
Sat. Oct 15- 8:30pm Tavistock in Milverton
Fri. Oct 21- 8:00pm Tavistock in Petrolia
Sat. Oct 22- 8:30pm Tavistock vs Thedford
Sat. Oct 29- 8:30pm Tavistock vs Clinton
Fri. Nov 4- 8:30pm Tavistock in Goderich
Sat. Nov 5 - 7:30pm Tavistock in Tillsonburg
Fri. Nov 18- 7:30pm Tavistock vs Milverton
Sat. Nov 19- 8:30pm Tavistock vs Petrolia
Fri. Nov 25- 7:30pm Tavistock vs Komoka
Fri. Dec 2- 8:30pm Tavistock in Thedford
Sat. Dec 3- 8:30pm Tavistock vs Monkton
Sat. Dec 10- 8:30pm Tavistock vs Milverton
Sat. Dec 17- 8:30pm Tavistock vs Petrolia - Kids Nite
Fri. Dec 23- 8:30pm Tavistock in Goderich
Tue. Dec 27- 8:00pm Tavistock in Tillsonburg
Fri. Dec 30- 8:30pm Tavistock in Thedford
Fri. Jan 6- 8:30pm Tavistock in Monkton
Sat. Jan 14- 8:30pm Tavistock vs Goderich
Fri. Jan 20- 8:30pm Tavistock in Clinton
Sat. Jan 21- 7:15pm Tavistock in Komoka
Sat. Jan 28- 8:30pm Tavistock vs Tillsonburg - Minor Hockey
Nite