Wed. night collection in memory of Dave "Grizz" Manners

Good afternoon Puffers;
As you were told last week, the executive of the Owen Sound Puffer Hockey League is asking for your help in remembering the spirit that Dave Manners brought to puffer hockey each week.
We would like to take up a collection and present it to the Rec Centre Committee in memory of Grizz. These monies collected will be combined with monies collected by other groups that Dave played hockey with in the hopes that they will total at least $5000.00 at which point a plaque will be placed on the donors wall in memory of Dave "Grizz" Manners.
We all have fond memories of Grizz and it would only be fitting to see his name on the wall of the place he spent so much time.
This Wed. night, Nov. 16/11 will be collection night. Let's all do what we can to get Grizz's name on that wall.
Thank-you from the executive.
--
Mel O’Neill, Treasurer

Hobart's Team Arm Bands

In Honour of  Dave "Griz" Manners, the Hobarts Team are wearing arm bands for the rest of the season. Since black arm bands wouldn't work well with the black jersey's... the arm bands are in memory of Griz's multi-colour suspenders.

Dave Manners



MANNERS, David John “Grizz“ - Suddenly at his home on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Dave Manners of Owen Sound in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Marg (nee Jordan). Dear father of Heather and her husband Doug McKitrick of Australia, Kelly and her husband Frank Cain of Guelph and Kim Manners of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by six grandchildren Sarah, Rebecca, Lucas, Emma, Lily and Abby. Also survived by two brothers Ted of Owen Sound and Frank and his wife Rita of Toronto and many nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents Ted and Ethel Manners. Dave was an avid sailor and loved his hockey. Dave had a great sail on the afternoon before he left us. Friends are invited to the TANNAHILL FUNERAL HOME for visiting on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Dave's Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 6, Owen Sound on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Messages of condolence and online guest book at www.tannahill.com 10698842




 



Dave Manners Puffer Profile circa 2005

Nicknamed "Griz" or "Mr. Marg Manners"...The looks of a matinee idol mean Dave is forever being pursued by young female admirerers; sorry ladies, but he is already spoken for...His mother's maiden name was Kringle...Increasingly plays the game with a style he describes as "aggressively sedentary"...A decorated veteran of the Boer War...One of the best friends a beverage fund could ever have...Has worn the same hockey pants since the late sixties...Often seen zipping about the local waterways on his SeaDoo.

Morris Named First Star

If Frank Morris keeps this up, he won’t be able to stay out of the spotlight.

The Thoms Construction winger was named the first star for the opening month of the Puffer season after scoring five goals and eight points in two games. Notoriously shy, he answered only a handful of questions after receiving the honour Monday morning and largely deflected the praise to his teammates.

Morris would much rather let his play do the talking.

“I’m just going out there and playing the game and doing whatever it takes to get wins,” he said.

He had a natural hat trick and 3 assists during a 6-3 loss against Hobarts on Oct. 12 and added two more goals in a 3-2 loss against Northpoint the previous week.

“Statistically it’s pretty clear the way he’s played,” said acting coach and league president Rob Lourie “There were some great performances obviously throughout the league, but Frank's done it in every game so I think it’s deserved.”

2011-2012 Season about to get underway!

Puck Drops Wednesday Oct. 5 at 9PM!
The 2011-2012 team rosters and schedule are now posted.
See the page links to the right. 
Note the new start times for the coliseum games.

Also a  Special Thank-You to our Team Sponsors for this season.
Aveda Main Street Hair Salon
Bill Stobbe Homelife
Hobart Food Equipment Group Canada
Northpoint Investment Solutions Inc.
Rintoul’s Leisurescapes
Thom Construction

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2011 - 2012 Season Registration

Registration for the 2011-2012 season is  Wednesday September 14, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm at the Old Blades Club.
( If you make it up the stairs - you can apply)

Old Blades Club is located 856 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound N4K 2H3, ON

2011 Bill Stobbe Puffer Hockey Team Golf Day!

Pictures from the Bill Stobbe Puffer Hockey Team Golf Day this post-season. It started out with a fine chilly mist in the air cascading down through a still fog... And things went downhill from there... At this point I can't divulge any more details.

In Memory of Mr. Donald "Butch" Douglas

Thanks to the players of the Northpoint Team of 2010-2011 for the donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation on behalf of Donald "Butch" Douglas. Combined with the Sunday Morning Hockey Group, that Butch used to run we donated $600.00 Great effort fellows,  Sincerely Len Neal
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Obituary for Mr. Donald "Butch" Douglas Oct 31, 1945 - Jul 15, 2011
Suddenly in Tobermory, on Friday, July 15th, 2011. Donald “Butch” Arnold Douglas, of Paynters Bay, at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband of Shari Douglas (nee Tomlinson). Loving father of Brent Douglas and his wife, Sophie, Pam Morton and her husband, Greg, both of Owen Sound. Proud grandfather of Zoe, Rowan, Leigha and Shelby. Dear son of Donald and Violet Douglas, of Paynters Bay. Don will also be missed by his brother, Tom Douglas and his wife, Sharon, of Owen Sound. He will be fondly remembered by his nephews, Derek Douglas, Tom Douglas, Paul Fraser and his niece, Alison Robson.
Interment in Leith Cemetery. If so desired memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Butch would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family on-line at www.woodfuneralhome.ca

Puffer 2011 Championship Game



Sunlife (2) vs Thoms Construction (3) Championship Game in Overtime



Puffer 2011 Final Day Pictures

Some special moments from the Puffer Final Day 2011 captured on President Mel's new high tech camera!

Puffer Final CHAMPIONSHIP Day Sat March 26, 2011

The final day game match-ups have been decided!
Puffer Finals 2011 at the Bayshore on Sat., March 26, 2011

1. CONSOLATION       at 12:30pm            Northpoint vs Rintoul
2. CHAMPIONSHIP     at 1:40pm              Thoms vs Sunlife
3. GOODWILL              at 2:50pm              Stobbe vs Aveda

Puffer 2011 Playoffs - Results after Round 5 to March 23

Puffer 2011 Playoffs - Results after Round 4 to March 16

Puffer 2011 Team Pictures Posted

Team Pictures now available online.
Also see Puffer Team Picture Page at the right.



Puffer Pictures "Stripes" 2011

Puffer 2011 Playoffs - Results after Round 3 to March 9

Puffer 2011 Playoffs - Results after Round 2 [Corrected]

Puffer 2011 Playoffs - Results after Round 1

 

Green vs Yellow Jan 26 2011 Game

Yellow vs Green Jan 26 2011 Game

Stobbe Bench Jan 26 2011

Stobbe Bench Jan 26 2011