Timberwolves Diary: Another Two Game Weekend

Team News
This weekend we head to Edmundston to play the very strong Edmundston Blizzard. This team has a 5-1 record so far after 6 games. We were the only team that was able to get the win against Edmundston this year beating them 3-2 abs, spoiling their home opener in front of a sold out crowd. 

Edmundston has one of the strongest fan bases in the league and sells out every game, which makes it a hard game for the road team to win. So, it should be a good challenge for us and definitely a good game that means a lot in the standings. 

Saturday night we head back home for a rescheduled game vs. the Grand Falls Rapids at the Civic Centre. Due to Fredericton going back into the Orange zone the league was forced to reschedule our home game against them until a later date. This is the first time we welcome Grand Falls into our home barn beating them 7-6 in a shootout last weekend at their home rink. They will definitely be out for revenge Saturday night. It will be a good game for sure; game time is at 7 pm.

Personal update
I’m finally all caught up with my school work and ready for a few big test s and assignments coming up in the next couple of weeks. I hope to help out the team anyway possible in another big two game weekend when points are very important, especially during these tough times with the COVID-19 protocols and everyone’s unsure of what’s going to happen next.

by William Schofield
William Schofield is a grade 12 student at Blackville School who plays for the Miramichi Timberwolves.

The Eagles Nest Podcast

Host Stephen Brophy provides highlights on what is happening at Blackville School. This week's highlights include COVID-19 protocols between orange and yellow zones for staff and students.

Teachers of the Week

Name: Matthew Sturgeon
Age (or what you tell people): 32
What you teach: P.E.
Favourite subject to teach: P.E.
Hobbies: Golf
How many years teaching: 9
Dream job: Teaching P.E.
Favourite song: Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favourite TV show/movie: The Sopranos

Name: Tammy Manderville
Age (or what you tell people): 47
What you teach: Grade 3/4
Favourite subject to teach: Math
Hobbies: Reading/ watching TV/ crocheting
How many years teaching: 24
Dream job: Stay at home millionaire
Favourite song: Sunny
Favourite TV show/movie: Coronation Street

Our teachers of the week this week are Mr. Sturgeon and Mrs. Manderville. They are awarded this wonderful award thanks to their amazing contributions to teaching Blackville's youth.

Eagles Hockey Pre-Season Comes to an End

Grade 12 student Preston Gillespie 
had a goal in every pre-season hockey game 

As the Senior boys hockey team's pre-season has come to an end, the regular season begins on Sunday. The boys finish with a not so good record of 1 win and 4 losses. 

The boys are in a new league due to Covid-19. This new league is a mixture of AA and AAA of all the teams in the north.

In the first game of the year, the boys went to WAL - Tracadie. It was a tough first game and was an eye opener for the boys. The final score was 9-3.

The second game was in Renous and the boys played PLM - Caraquet. They started the game flying and finished the game the same way. The boys won 6-4. The third game the boys sent off to PLM and couldn’t do the same. They lost by a score of 6-4. 

The final two preseason games were against JMH. The team was not playing their best and the scores showed. The first game the boys lost 9-3, and the second game 10-2.

Preston Gilliespie had a goal in every pre-season game. 

The boys are looking to start the regular season off with a win against WAL this Sunday in Renous, at 2:15.

Hockey Game Highlights: Blackville Vs. PLM

 

Highlights from the Senior Boys Home Opening Game on Sunday, Nov 15 against PLM - Caraquet.

Timberwolves Diary: Two Big Games this Weekend

Team News
This week in the Timberwolves Diary we are hoping for a good weekend of hockey with 2 big games coming up on the weekend. Friday night we travel to Grand Falls to play the struggling Rapids who are still trying to find their way and get something going. So, it should be a good game in front of a very patient fanbase that they have up there in Grand Falls. 

Saturday night we are back on home ice to face our division rival, the Campbellton Tigers. We are hoping for a better performance compared to last weekend when they blanked us 3-0 on home ice on Saturday night. These games are crucial if we want home ice for playoffs this year,.We cannot lose games Vs. division teams if we want to finish first in our mini division.

Personal Update
I am hoping for a good weekend of hockey and hope to help the team out as much as possible in whatever role I play this weekend. School-wise I am quickly settling into going to school everyday and making sure I’m caught up with all my work for every class. It’s definitely been a change from going every second day to school in Bathurst to going everyday in Blackville. For the most part, however, I am going only half days because of hockey.

by William Schofield
William Schofield is a grade 12 student at Blackville School who plays for the Miramichi Timberwolves.

The Eagles Nest Podcast

Host Stephen Brophy provides highlights on what is happening at Blackville School.

The Blackville Rundown: Hockey Update and Favourite Seasons

Reese and Anna interview some of the High School Boys hockey players to get their thoughts on this year's team. Students and teachers also decide whether they'd prefer the summer or winter weather all year round.

Teachers of the Week

Name: Paula Duffy
Age (or what you tell peope): 38
What you teach: Grade 5 French immersion
Favourite subject to teach: Social Studies
Hobbies: Watching movies
How many years teaching: 12
Dream Job: Teaching
Favourite Song: Ahead by a Century- The Tragically Hip
Favourite TV Show/Movie: Friends (show), The Princess Bride (movie)
She was selected for her contributions to the French program at Blackville school.

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Name: Cheryl Underhill
Age (or what you tell people): 29
What you teach: English, Family Dynamics, Theatre Arts
Favourite subject you teach: All of them 
Hobbies: Biking, Watching Netflix 
How many years teaching: 22
Dream job: I'm doing it
Favourite song: Rednecker
Favourite TV show/movie: Friends

Our second teacher of the week is Cheryl Underhill who was selected for her amazing work with the grade 12 English class, particularly the novel study of Lord of the Flies.

Timberwolves Diary: Currently Tied for Best Record in the League

Team Update

This week in the Timberwolves diary the Timberwolves split one game apiece Vs. the Fredericton Red Wings in a two game weekend series. The Timberwolves are hoping for another good weekend with one game Vs. the Campbellton Tigers this weekend. 

The Timberwolves are off to a good start to the season having three wins and one loss in the first four games that gives them the best record in their division and currently tied for best record in the league. 

The Wolves have been led so far by captain Spencer Blackwell who has 8 points (4 goals, 4 assist) in 4 games and also by goaltender Daniel Moody who has a 3-1 record so far.

The Eagles Nest Podcast

Host Stephen Brophy provides highlights on what is happening at Blackville School, including the Student Council Spirit Days from November 13-19.

Senior Boys Hockey Play Home Game this Sunday

Team Captain Caleb Gillespie

The Blackville Golden Eagles hockey team play their first game of the regular season against PME this Sunday, November 15 at 2:35 at the Tom Donovan Arena in Renous. 

The boys are playing in a new league due to 

COVID-19. This league consists of AA and AAA teams. 

The boys are looking to build as a team and improve over the season! Come out Sunday to watch the boys play.

Click here to view the hockey roster. 

Senior Boys Hockey Roster

Name: Camden Curtis
Age:16
Position: Center
Number: 9
Shot: Right
Height: 6'0
Weight: 195lbs
Favourite player: Nick Suzuki 

Teachers of the Week

Name:  Shannon Stewart
Age (or what you tell people): 42
What you teach: FI9, PIF9, Social Studies
Favourite subject to teach: English
Hobbies: Swimming, reading, travelling
How many years teaching:15
Dream job: Chef in Italy
Favourite song: "Imagine" by John Lennon
Favourite TV show/movie: This is Us and The Godfather

Our first teacher this week is Shannon Stewart. She has been chosen this week
because of her dedication to her classes.

Name: Dom Haché
Age (or what you tell people): 25
What you teach: Music
Favourite subject to teach: Music
Hobbies: ...Music
How many years teaching: 4
Dream job: Music teacher
Favourite song: "Powderfinger" Neil Young
Favourite TV show/movie: The Haunting of Hill House

Our second recipient of the Teacher of the Week is "The Dominator" A.K.A Dom Haché.
He is recognized for his amazing contributions to the music department at Blackville School.

Remembrance Day Podcast - The Blackville Rundown

This week, Reese and Anna discuss the importance of Remembrance Day with the students at Blackville, and get their insight on the virtual ceremony. They also ask students about their opinion on the time change!

Elementary Remembrance Day Colouring Contest

Blackville School Virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony

Correction: The names of the KW students during the Wreath Laying should be Nick Hogan and Taihya Losier. 

Classes of the Month

The class of the month for K-2 elementary was Mrs. Waugh's kindergarten class. 

The class of the month for 3-5 elementary was Mrs. Cortes grade 5 class. 

The class of the month for middle school is Mr. Johnston grade 6 class. 

The classes are recognized through a number of different requirements. 

They include being recognized for following school policy, being kind and respectful, demonstrating very good manners and always displaying a positive attitude.

Other requirements include following school rules and maintaining a friendly and well-mannered classroom environment. As well good attendance and being prepared for class.

Teachers of the Week

Name: Jennifer Underhill
Age (or what you tell people): 25+22
What you teach: English 9, 11 and History 11
Favourite subject to teach: English
Hobbies: Reading and walking
How many years teaching: 22
Dream job: I'm doing it :)
Favourite song: Wheat Kings
Favourite TV show/movie: Silence of the Lambs

Our first favourite teacher this week is the Mrs. Jennifer Underhill.
She deserves this award because she is a joy to be around inside and out of the classroom.

Name: Melissa O'Keefe
Age (or what you tell people): 37
What you teach: Math and Science
Favourite subject to teach: Math
Hobbies: Snowmobiling
How many years teaching: 12
Dream job: (win the lotto or not work)
Favourite song: Harper Valley P.T.A
Favourite TV show/movie: Friends

Our second teacher this week is Mrs O'Keefe.
She is awarded this award due to her hard work and dedication for the youth of Blackville.

Athletes of the Month

Andrea Lynch

Andrea Lynch and Reese Urquhart were chosen for October's Female Athletes of the Month. Mr. Sturgeon explained they were chosen for their leadership and dedication to the senior girls soccer team, even throughout "a strange and difficult season." 

"They led by example, played hard on both ends of the field, and were a positive influence for younger members of the team, while impacting the game on every possession," he added.

Reese Urquhart

The High School Male Athlete of the Month for October is Caleb Gillespie. Caleb won the NBIAA Male Athlete of the Month during the last school year in February. He helped lead the Senior Boys Soccer team to success this season on the defensive line. 

“Caleb’s leadership, dedication and work ethic is second to none. His attributes carry over into the game, and he is a wonderful role model for his teammates and our school. Congratulations Caleb,” said Mr. Buggie. 

Caleb Gillespie

As hockey season is beginning, it will be interesting and exciting to see Gillespie perform on the ice.

By Andrea Lynch and Keaton Walls