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Regals drop opener to Mohawks, 11-6, in front of packed house

Photo by Rob Massey of the Guelph Sports Journal

The 2018 season began for both the Guelph Regals and Elora Mohawks on Friday night when the two teams faced off at Victoria Road Arena in the Royal City.

The Regals, loaded with a team of young players looking to help the team qualify for the playoffs after missing the post-season last year, welcomed an experienced Mohawks team that, on-paper, is built to contend for the Ontario Junior “B” Lacrosse League title this season.

Despite the loss, the Regals were happy with the effort from their team.

It was the first time the team had played a full game with each other after a previously scheduled exhibition game versus Halton Hills was canceled due to an ice storm last Sunday.

After falling behind 5-1 in the 1st period, Guelph fought back and trailed 7-5 after 40 minutes. The game was 8-6 in the 3rd period before Elora potted three unanswered goals in the last 10 minutes of the game to collect the two points with an 11-6 victory.

HIGHLIGHTS & POST-GAME REPORT

Rob Massey of Guelph Sports Journal was on hand and has a full game report with quotes from coaches and players of both teams. You can read the full article over on the GSJ website.

519SportsOnline was also in attendance and captured highlights of the game, which you can view on their website here.

Victoria Road Arena Crowd

Always A Regal: Exhibition Game proceeds to go to former player after house fire

James Short

The Guelph Regals organization pride themselves on maintaining a Family culture.

Like in any family, when a member is faced with an unfortunate circumstance, the rest of the family does not hesitate to step up and help however they can.

So when the Jr. B’s learned that former Regals player James Short’s house was destroyed by a devastating fire on Monday, March 29, where James and two other roommates escaped with just the clothes on their backs in a matter of seconds, the organization reached out to James to let him know they still have his back.

When the fire began on Monday afternoon, it was reported that three of the seven people who lived at the residence were home at the time. Reports say that the house is “a total loss” and that the boys had just “seconds to get out” because of how fast it happened.

Two of them were sleeping and were woken up by fire alarms. All seven residents are students at the University of Guelph. They lost textbooks, computers, drumsets, guitars, recording equipment, and much more in the fire.

To help James and his roommates recover from the losses, the Jr. B Regals organization will be donating all admission proceeds from their Exhibition Game on Sunday, April 14 versus Halton Hills to James. The game begins at 4:00 PM at Victoria Road Arena in Guelph, and the organization is asking for a minimum $5 donation to attend the game.

If you are unable to attend the game but would still like to help out, you can donate to their GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/help-hoops.

The Regals are thinking of you, James!

Regals Exhibition Game Poster

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Guelph Food Trucks to attend 2018 Regals home games

Food. Lacrosse. What more can you ask for?

The Regals have teamed up with several Guelph Food Trucks for the 2018 season that will see delicious foods and treats served at home games.

Fans and visitors alike will be able to eat lunch and/or dinner beginning 30 minutes before Regals home games. The trucks will be located in the corner of the parking lot at Victoria Road Arena, right along Victoria Road. The trucks will remain open until the end of the second intermission.

Below is a full list of food trucks that will be attending. You can visit their website and social media pages to learn more about them and what foods they offer!

Friday, April 20 vs Elora – Breakfast Blues & BBQ’s and Sweet Temptations Cupcakes
Sunday, April 22 vs London – Breakfast Blues & BBQ’s
Friday, May 11 vs Owen Sound – Schmuck Truck
Saturday, May 12 vs Elora – Breakfast Blues & BBQ’s and Sweet Temptations Cupcakes
Friday, June 1 vs Orangeville – Nomad Chef
Friday, June 8 vs Niagara – Fo’Cheesy
Sunday, June 10 vs Owen Sound – Wild Boar
Friday, June 15 vs Hamilton – Fo’Cheesy
Sunday, June 17 vs Windsor – Wild Boar

Follow each truck on social media as well to see where they’ll be next!

Breakfast Blues & BBQs
Twitter – @BB_BBQs
Facebook – @BreakfastBluesandBBQs
Instagram – @breakfast_blues_bbqs
Schmuck Truck
Twitter – @SchmuckTruck1
Facebook – @schmucktruck
Instagram – @schmucktrucks
Wild Boar
Twitter – @thwwildboarkw
Facebook – @thewildboarkw
Instagram – @thewildboarkw
Fo’Cheesy
Twitter – @FoCheezyTruck
Facebook – @FoCheezyTruck
Instagram – @focheezyfoodtruck
Nomad Chef
Twitter – @nomadchefca
Facebook – @nomadchefca
Instagram – @nomadchefca
Sweet Temptations
Twitter – @Sweet_T_Cakes
Facebook – @SweetTemptationsCupcakeryGuelph
Instagram – @sweet_t_cakes
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2018 OJBLL Pre-Season Tournament Schedules

Lacrosse is coming.

The first “Junior” league to begin play is the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL) and the majority of teams have begun shaking off the cobwebs. Players have started to battle it out for roster spots at Training Camps and fans will soon be able to get their lacrosse fix with exhibition games!

There are several pre-season Jr B tournaments taking place this season, and it all begins on Easter Weekend in Six Nations. Each tournament will feature shortened games with the exception of the Green Gaels Tournament on April 7, which will play full-length contests.

Here is a full list of 2018 Jr B exhibition tournaments in Ontario and their schedules:

Saturday, March 31 in Six Nations (Iroquois Lacrosse Arena)

Six Nations vs Six Nations Jr.C 9:00 AM
Six Nations vs London 10:00 AM
Windsor vs Hamilton 11:00 AM
Brantford Jr.C vs Six Nations Jr.C 12:00 PM
Six Nations vs Hamilton 1:00 PM
Windsor vs London 2:00 PM
Wilmot Jr.C vs Six Nations Jr.C 3:00 PM
Hamilton vs London 4:00 PM
Six Nations vs Windsor 5:00 PM

Saturday, April 7 in St. Catharines (Merritton Arena)

Mississauga vs Spartan 9:00 AM
Newmarket vs Hamilton 10:00 AM
Mississauga vs Niagara 11:00 AM
Six Nations vs Newmarket 12:00 PM
Hamillton vs Mississauga 1:00 PM
Niagara vs Newmarket 2:00 PM
Guelph vs Spartan 3:00 PM
W. Durham vs Six Nations 4:00 PM
Hamillton vs Guelph 5:00 PM
Niagara vs W. Durham 6:00 PM
Guelph vs Six Nations 7:00 PM
W. Durham vs Spartan 8:00 PM

Saturday, April 7 in Elora (Elora Community Centre)

London vs Elora 10:00 AM
Point Edward vs Wilmot 11:30 AM
Owen Sound vs London 1:00 PM
Point Edward vs Elora 2:30 PM
Wilmot vs Owen Sound 4:00 PM
London vs Point Edward 5:30 PM
Owen Sound vs Elora 7:00 PM

Saturday, April 7 in Hampton (Darlington Sports Centre)

 Green Gaels vs Welland 9:20 AM
Oakville vs Wallaceburg 11:30 AM
Welland vs Oakville 2:40 PM
Wallaceburg vs Green Gaels 4:50 PM

Saturday, April 14 in Orangeville

Orangeville vs Newmarket 9:00 AM
Owen Sound vs Brampton 10:45 AM
Windsor vs Oakville 12:30 PM
Elora vs Newmarket 2:15 PM
Owen Sound vs Brampton 4:00 PM
Windsor vs Elora 5:45 PM
Orangeville vs Oakville 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 21 in Gloucester

Gloucester vs Nepean 9:30 AM
Kahnawake vs Akwesasne 10:45 AM
Gloucester vs Kahnawake 12:30 PM
Akwesasne vs Nepean 1:45 PM
Nepean vs Kahnawake 3:30 PM
Gloucester vs Akwesasne 4:45 PM
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WATCH: Preseason Hype Video

The Guelph Jr B Regals are excited to release a preseason hype video, created by Ward 1 Studios.

Part of Ward 1 Studios’ new One Community program, the crew and the Regals teamed up to create a unique and exciting video to get players and fans looking forward to the 2018 season.

The video was shot over 2 days in locations in Guelph and Kitchener.

The team would like to give a big thank you to Ward 1 Studios and Moves Fitness – both in Guelph – for their time and contributions to making this video a success!