DECEMBER 2002

WAXERS HEAD IN TO CHRISTMAS IN FIRST PLACE
Markham visited Oshawa on Sunday night in their final game before the Holidays and stayed in first place after a convincing 6-2 victory over the Legionaires.  The Waxers now have time off until returning to action on January 3rd, 2003. The Waxers would like to wish all of you a safe and happy holiday - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! [recap].

WAXERS RUN WILD IN FINAL HOME GAME OF 2002
Markham hosted the Huntsville Wildcats for the only time this season in what was their final home game of the calendar year 2002.  Perhaps you can deem the Waxers as bad hosts because they skated away with an impressive 13-1 victory to hold on to first place in the South Division. [recap].

MARKHAM STAFF EARNS ALL-STAR NOD
The Waxers are proud to announce that this years coaching staff has been rewarded for their first place standing by being selected to represent the South Division at the upcoming OPJAHL All-Star Game, January 22, 2003 in Georgetown.  This will mark the first time in well over a decade that a Waxers coaching staff has received this honour.

DUFFY RETURNS TO THE WAXER LINEUP
Markham is pleased to announce the return of Jason Duffy to the Waxers lineup.  Duffy, now in his third year as a Waxer is attending McMaster University and made his return on Thursday night against Stouffville.

HOT GOALIE "STOUFFS" THE WAXERS
Markham travelled to Stouffville Thursday night hoping to even the season series with the Spirit but a hot goalie and two late empty net goals proved to be too much in a 6-3 defeat. [recap]

 .FROM THE DESK OF MIKE HAYAKAWA..
TOY AND TOONIE NIGHT
Just how much community support do the Markham Waxers receive? According to general manager Larry Herrington, plenty. This was evident when the Provincial Junior A Hockey League club conducted its first-ever charity Teddy Bear toss in last Fridayı s contest against the Ajax Axemen at Centennial Arena. (article)

..FROM THE DESK OF MIKE HAYAKAWA..
DECEMBER 18, 2002
Losing games is never a fun experience. But when the Markham Waxers absorbed an 8-1 drubbing at the hands of the host Vaughan Vipers in last Saturday's Provincial Junior A Hockey League contest, they absorbed a valuable lesson. [article]

MARKHAM ENDS WEEKEND ON WINNING NOTE
The Waxers ended the weekend the way they started it - getting two points.  Riding 55 minutes of shutout goaltending from Anthony Guadagnolo, Markham battled back from an early 2-0 deficit to win 3-2.  Tony Rossi scored the winner with just under 5 minutes left in the affair played this afternoon in North York. [recap]

WAXERS STINK UP THE CITY ABOVE TORONTO
The Vaughan Vipers humiliated Markham tonight by an 8-1 score.  The Waxers looked flat from the get go and the only silver lining was when they broke the shutout with 7 minutes remaining. [recap]

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO ASSISTED THE WAXERS SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

On Friday, Dec. 13th Waxer fans united in a Christmas toy drive for Markham-Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Many fans even donated toys when they were not even able to stay for the game! The Waxers scored early  in the first period to unleash the "Teddy Bear Toss", which was extremely successful and an event to be remembered years from now. 4FOR DETAILS CLICK HERE

WAXERS WIN ON TOY & TOONIE NIGHT
The Markham Waxers rode the hot sticks of Tony Rossi, Mark Menonte and Pat Porretta tonight as they defeated the visiting Ajax Axemen 6-3.  There was a strong turnout  of fans who participated in the Toy Donation for the Markham Stouffville Hospital and the Waxers thank you all for your support. [recap]

..FROM THE DESK OF MIKE HAYAKAWA..
DECEMBER 11, 2002
It's been three years since Liam Bowen last played in the Provincial Junior A Hockey League. But judging by the way the 20-year-old Markham resident has been performing this season in his second tour of duty in the league and as a first-year member of the Markham Waxers, itıs as though he hasn't missed a beat. [article]

WAXERS OUTSCORE RATTLERS IN LESS THAN INTENSE BATTLE OF CROSS-TOWN "RIVALS"
The Waxers outscored the Rattlers 7-4 in a contest that featured a lot of one-way hockey and might have lulled an observer to sleep at times. Nevertheless when all was said and done the blue and white took their two points as they prepare for a three-game weekend starting with the "Teddy Toss" night in Markham Friday night when they host the Axemen, game time is 8:00pm. [recap]

RIVALS TIE ONCE AGAIN IN A BACK-AND-FORTH SLOPPY AFFAIR
Wexford and Markham played to a draw (4-4) for the second consecutive time after the clubs exchanged road victories in their first two meetings. A short Waxer bench may have contributed some to the outcome or perhaps a night that sees the blue and white not win be a disappointment has now become the norm. [recap]

WAXERS PROMOTE PLAYERS TO THE ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE
We told you all a few weeks back that Michael Pain had been called up by the Saginaw Spirit, well today another OHL team came calling for re-enforcements. The Sarnia Sting have called up defenseman David Lyall for tonight's match-up against the Kitchener Rangers.  On the Pain front, Saginaw has been so impressed with his play that they have decided to sign Pain for the remainder of the season.  The Waxers wish Mike and David the best of luck in the "O"!

WAXERS LEAVE WILDCAT COUNTRY WITH ANOTHER "W" TO MAINTAIN TOP-SPOT IN VERY TIGHT DIVISION RACE
The Waxers traveled to Huntsville for the first time this year, the first of two meetings between the clubs this season (Huntsville pays a visit to Markham Dec. 20th) and the tough-luck and still winless Wildcats fell to the Waxers 9-2. The win also propels the Waxers once again into sole possession of first place as St. Mike's and North York played to a draw (the Waxers have a game in hand on the Buzzers). [recap]

..FROM THE DESK OF MIKE HAYAKAWA..
DECEMBER 4, 2002
When the Markham Waxers began their Provincial Junior A Hockey League regular season in early September, head coach Russ Herrington had expectations his team would exhibit gradual improvement throughout the year. With the regular season a few games past the halfway mark, you will get little if any complaints from the Waxers' coaching staff of the effort put fourth by the team. [article]

..FROM THE DESK OF MIKE HAYAKAWA..
DECEMBER 1, 2002
For Michael Barrett, November 29 will be a homecoming of sorts when he steps onto the Centennial Arena ice surface. After labouring five years in the Ontario Hockey League, the 20-year-old Markham native will be coming home after the Markham Waxers acquired his playing rights on Tuesday after he cleared OHL waivers. [article]

WAXERS REBOUND TO POUND RANGERS
The Waxers bounced back from Friday's disappointing loss to hand the host North York Rangers a 8-3 pounding Sunday afternoon.  Mike Barrett scored his first as a Waxer, Pat Porretta and Tony Rossi bagged two each and Jamie Wright, Liam Bowen and Mark Menonte added singles.  [recap]

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