WCOHL season challenged by weather

February 17, 2022February 24, 2022 wadmin 0 Comments

CARP – The first games of the West Carleton Outdoor Hockey League (WCOHL) were held almost two weeks ago under perfect conditions – super-duper freezing cold.

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WCOHL battles challenges on several fronts for Feb. 5 start

January 27, 2022 wadmin 0 Comments

WEST CARLETON – When you’re dealing with the unpredictability of winter weather, add in the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic, while organizing an outdoor hockey league requires pivots as fast as the ones used by the players on the ice.

A photo of two hockey players arm in arm.

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Cold weather doesn’t delay WCOHL, COVID does

January 11, 2022 wadmin 0 Comments

WEST CARLETON – It’s not the cold that will delay the start of the West Carleton Outdoor Hockey League (WCOHL), it’s the COVID.

Hockey players play outdoor hockey in Fitzroy Harbour.

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WCOHL hopes to start Jan. 15, add more coaches

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 wadmin 1 Comment

WEST CARLETON – The most magical time of the year now has a date.

Chase Curry, 6, leads the chase for a loose puck during WCOHL action last Saturday. Photo by Jake Davies

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WCOHL hosts equipment exchange Dec. 18

November 30, 2021 wadmin 0 Comments

WEST CARLETON – A sure sign of shinny, the West Carleton Outdoor Hockey League (WCOHL) will be hosting its annual equipment exchange on Saturday, Dec. 18.

Players enjoying a game of hockey in the WCOHL.

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WCOHL 2021 season felled by COVID-19

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 wadmin 0 Comments

WEST CARLETON – After months of preparing the rinks and assessing the health risks, the West Carleton Outdoor Hockey League has decided to cancel the 2021 outdoor hockey league season.

Players battle for a puck during WCOHL action in Fitzroy Harbour.

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WCOHL season a go

December 14, 2020December 22, 2020 wadmin 1 Comment

WEST CARLETON – Kids in West Carleton got an early Christmas present today (Dec. 14) when West Carleton Outdoor Hockey League (WCOHL) convenors confirmed there would be an outdoor season this year.

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WCOHL kicks off February in Fitzroy

February 3, 2020February 10, 2020 wadmin 0 Comments

FITZROY HARBOUR – Week three of the West Carleton Outdoor Hockey League (WCOHL) was Toque Day, but the weather cooperated Saturday (Feb. 1) morning and even the fans were able to be comfortable on the sidelines, Canadian head gear or no.