Puffer’s Gary Byers Sound & Lighting Trademark Application Almost Refused

Wednesday, December 21, 2016: Puffer’s Gary Byers Sound & Lighting  Trademark Application Almost Refused Due To Likelihood of Confusion with member of Seven Dwarfs 

 In September 2016, the Puffer Hockey League announced that Gary Byers would be awarded an team. The team announced its name in October, the “Gary Byers Sound and  Lighting.” 

 But just a few weeks later, on December 7, the team’s trademark application for the "little dude on the shoulder" in connection with “entertainment services, namely, ice hockey exhibitions” was almost refused by the Patent and Trademark office  as likely to be confused with a registered trademark for "Happy" of the 7 dwarfs. 

 The examining attorney perceived the “man with a hat” portion of the shoulder patch to be dominant and confusingly similar in both appearance and with respect to the nature and trade channels of services. According to the examiner, the stylization of the registered “man running with equipment” mark appeared larger and centered, causing much confusion. 

 In the end, the examining attorney found the marks identical in their most prominent portions and confusingly similar when compared as a whole. However since the Jerseys

were already printed, the examining attorney determined that it was probably going to be okay.



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Notice! Team Reps Meeting

Executive and Team Reps Meeting at the Rec Centre

Wednesday Jan 11, 2017 at 6:45pm

Puffer Trade Tracker News

OWEN SOUND - SEPTEMBER 21, 2016: BYERS and LOZON STILL TRADED

In a deal which lent credence to the rumors that The Owen Sound Puffer League needed a new sponsor before opening day, Shorty's Bar and Grill  traded Gary Byers of Gary Byers Sound and Lighting to Gary Byers Sound and Lighting Wednesday for historically perennial trade bait left winger Al Lozon.

While League President Jay McMullin insisted the trade was a hockey decision and he may be right that the Gary Byers Sound and Lighting will be a better team having the actual sponsor on the team -  the trade was a tacit admission that Lozon's over-the-top personality was a distraction.

Rumors of an impending trade have been swirling for several weeks and Byer's said he wasn't surprised.

"Obviously, it's a bit surreal, but it happened like 9 weeks ago," Byers said in a conference call.

While Lozon seemed to be confused as to what team he is on  with more than a 1/3 of season underway, he hinted that he has actually been to Shorty's the restaurant in the past and was pretty sure he did know where to park there.

"I'm just happy to be in a situation where I can excel and feel good about myself coming to the rink," he said. He went on to say that he felt closer to winning the Puffer Cup with Shorty's.

Welcome to New Sponsor - Great Lakes Drywall

Welcome to Great Lakes Drywall

Chocolate Milk and Cookies

An excellent example of post game refreshments enjoyed by the Hobart team. These were graciously supplied by John Tamming's mommy. When asked about the refreshments John said he was concerned for his new teammate's health and well being. Because to John "It's Personal".

Notice ! Team Reps Meeting

Executive and Team Reps Meeting

Wednesday Nov 9th, 6:30pm

at the Rec Centre

37TH ANNUAL TIM CRONIN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

The Kinsmen Club of Meaford

37TH ANNUAL TIM CRONIN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

  
Date: Friday November 11, Saturday November 12 and Sunday November 13, 2016.
Place: Beaver Valley Community Centre.
Entry Fee:$450.00 (guarantee two games).

The Only Profit that the Kinsmen raise from this event is from sales at the BEER GARDEN. 
NO beer to be allowed in the change rooms - This will be strictly enforced. So please enjoy the social aspect of the BEER GARDEN throughout the weekend. 

October 26, 2016 Goalie Replacement Puffer Record

FYI, a new record will be set this week for the number of replacement goalies in the Puffer league playing on the same night.

Ian Tilley will be playing for Arsenault
Jay Cox will be playing for Thom
Wayne Murray will be playing for E-Homes
Kevin Armstrong will be playing for Shorty’s

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OCT 19 GAME TIME CHANGE!

PLEASE NOTE the Game Time Change! 

The Wed. Oct. 19 game between Byers and Arsenault is moved from 10pm to 8pm on west pad!

Game Time Change!

PLEASE NOTE the Game Time Change! 

The Wed. Oct. 5 game between Thoms and Hobart is Moved from 10pm to 8pm on west pad!

Season starts Wednesday SEPT 28, 2016

Schedule Now Posted!

Welcome to new Sponsor 

Gary Byers  Sound & Lighting

GaryByers.ca

2016-17 Puffer Draft Done!

Teams are now posted!
Season starts Wednesday SEPT 28, 2016
Schedule coming soon.

Registration Night for Puffer 2016-2017 Season

Puffer 2016-2017 Season Registration

Wednesday September 7, 2016 at Shorty's Bar & Grill 

5:30-7:30 pm

Cost is $350.

Shorty's Location: 967 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound 

2016 Final Day

Puffer Final Day 2016

Rocky's Post Game Twitter Feed

2016 Play Off Results Week 3

Week 3 - Positions stay the same.

2016 Play Off Results Week 2

Arsenault and Thoms Construction Tie 5-5 plus this other thing

Arsenault's team trainer (Ryan)  recommended that   Scott and Ryan go back to Ryan's hot tub after Wednesday nights's game (Scott apparently hurt his leg). It is unknown at this time  if the therapy  was effective.

Healing Hearts

 

Dale Lamb runs into Zamboni

eHomes Defence Dale 'Crazy Hat' Lamb 

OWEN SOUND, ONT. Jan 21, 2016

While celebrating a 3 goal hat-trick during the Aveda & eHomes game; E-homes leading D-man, Dale Lamb inadvertently ran into a parked Zamboni with his face. 

When asked about the "hatty" celebration, Lamb inexplicably answered

"you wouldn't believe the crazy good hats you can find in the arena's lost and found boxes."

Thom's rookie Aishford becoming must-watch player

OWEN SOUND, ONT. -- Puffer President-Elect  Jay McMullin's  phone was buzzing with text messages from friends and family members in his hometown of  Leith. They all wanted to know about Aishford   for Thom's Construction and what's up with that ridiculous backhanded shot?



Glenn A. Aishford

That's  Glenn A. Aishford , Thom's 62-year-old rookie forward, McMullin told them, and that backhand is only one of the weapons in his arsenal.

"Everybody is talking about him back home," McMullin's   said. "He's got a lot of speed, some sick hands and that shot. His backhanded shot is probably one of the best in this League. Unbelievable. So hard. He's got a lot of good things going on."

Aishford  is turning heads around the world with an array of attributes that have made him an instant must-watch player in Puffer. The backhand in question was on display against Shorty's on Jan 13, when he used it to send a hard, soaring shot off the back of his blade that had enough speed and height to fool goalie Richard Noon.

Puffer First Goal!

Gord McDonald on the Hobart's team,  scored his first goal Wed Dec 30, 2015 in a 6-4 loss to Shorty's.

Gord McDonald