2019/2020 Schedule

Welcome Raiders to our 11th season! 

Sorry guys, there will be no AGM this year because, well frankly I just don't feel like organizing one. With that being said I will quickly break down the upcoming season for you. We have 24 games booked this year, most of them against the usual suspects but I added 2 games this year against Elmira. 

Schedule:

All games are 1 hour long except the 2 games against the Tri-City Dino's on Sunday nights and the 2 games against Elmira, they will be 1.5 hours. The Elmira games are on Mondays and yes I know they conflict with Rufas's ice time but those of you affected can fit both games in, if you feel so inclined. Personally, I have the night off from Rufas. As per your voice I did not buy any Sunday night ice time to use as our home games so technically we have no home games this year, but don't get rid of your whites ha ha.

There is no tournament again this year.

October: 

8th - vs Goldnuggets, Karl Homuth Arena, 9pm
16th - vs P.S. Flyers, Cambridge Sports Park (Franklin Blvd), 6:15pm
23rd - vs Horndogz, Karl Homuth Arena, 8pm

November:  

1st - vs Brantford, Wayne Gretzky Arena, 7pm (Bring your spouse to enjoy food and drinks post game)
6th - vs P.S. Flyers, Cambridge Sports Park (Franklin Blvd), 6:15pm
11th - vs Hespeler, Cambridge Sports Park (Franklin Blvd), 8pm

28th - vs Bad Habits, Dickson Arena, 9pm

December:  

3rd - vs Galt Gores, Cambridge Sports Park (Franklin Blvd), 7:30pm
17th - vs Goldnuggets, Karl Homuth Arena, 9pm

18th - vs Horndogz, Karl Homuth Arena, 8pm

22nd - vs Tri-City Dino's, Cambridge Mall, 8:40pm

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

January:  

8th - vs P.S. Flyers, Cambridge Sports Park (Franklin Blvd), 6:15pm
13th - vs Elmira, Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave S, 8:30pm
23rd - vs Bad Habits, Dickson Arena, 9pm

29th - vs P.S. Flyers, Cambridge Sports Park (Franklin Blvd), 6:15pm

February:  

4th - vs Goldnuggets, Karl Homuth Arena, 9pm
12th - vs Horndogz, Karl Homuth Arena, 8pm
20th - vs Bad Habits, Dickson Arena, 9pm

24th - vs Elmira, Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave S, 8:30pm

28th - vs Brantford, Wayne Gretzky Arena, 7pm (Bring your spouse to enjoy food and drinks post game) 

March:  

8th - vs Tri-City Dino's, Cambridge Mall, 8:40pm

10th - vs Galt Gores, Cambridge Sports Park (Franklin Blvd), 7:30pm
18th - vs Horndogz, Karl Homuth Arena, 8pm

30th - vs Hespeler, Cambridge Sports Park (Franklin Blvd),

Check out the Raiders in action last season!

 https://youtu.be/OPsN8N_7WAU

2018/19 Schedule

Welcome Raiders to a brand new season!! 
Hard to believe but we will be celebrating our 10th year together, give yourselves a pat on the back.

Our first get together will be the AGM on Thursday Sept. 20th, more details to follow so mark your calendar now.

Schedule:

All games are 1 hour long except the 3 ice times we bought as a team on Sunday nights, they will be 1.5 hours. Hespeler has gone down to a 1 hour ice time this year hence the 2 games.

October: 
4th - vs Old Crocs, Dickson Arena, 8pm
11th - vs Bad Habits, Dickson Arena, 9pm
23rd - vs Goldnuggets, Karl Homuth Arena, 9pm
28th - vs Old Crocs, Cambridge Mall, 8:30 to 10 (Home game)
31st - vs Horndogz, Karl Homuth Arena, 8pm

November:
7th - vs P.S. Flyers, Cambridge Sports Park, 6:15
16th - vs Brantford, Wayne Gretzky Sports Park, 7pm (Bring your spouse for post game meal and drinks)
22nd - vs Bad Habits, Dickson Arena, 9pm
27th - vs Goldnuggets, Karl Homuth Arena, 9pm

December:
2nd - vs Bad Habits, Cambridge Mall, 8:30 to 10 (Home game)
12th - vs Horndogz, Karl Homuth Arena, 8pm
19th - vs P.S. Flyers, Cambridge Sports Park, 6:15pm

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

January:
9th - vs P.S. Flyers, Cambridge Sports Park, 6:15pm
20th - vs Tri-City Dino's, Cambridge Mall, 8:30 to 10 (Come out everyone, #55 retired LOL)
28th - vs Hespeler, Cambridge Sports Park, 8 to 9pm (double header for those who play with Rufas)
29th - vs Gore, Cambridge Sports Park, 7:30pm

February:
6th - vs P.S. Flyers, Cambridge Sports Park, 6:15pm
15th - vs Brantford, Wayne Gretzky Sports Park, 7pm (Spouse night)
19th - vs Goldnuggets, Karl Homuth Arena, 9pm
24th - vs Bad Habits, Cambridge Mall, 8:30 to 10 (Home game)
27th - vs Horndogz, Karl Homuth Arena, 8pm

March:
11th to 15th - March Break
25th - vs Hespeler, Cambridge Sports Park, 8 to 9pm (double header for those who play with Rufas, sorry guys)
26th - Gore, Cambridge Sports Park, 7:30pm

Well, that's the season guys, 23 games with the potential of a couple pop-up games, stay thirsty my friends!

They say a team that has fun together.......

Good times guys and girls!

And best fans - hands down!

2017, 2018 Season

Welcome back from Summer 2017, hope everyone had a great one. I think there was one week where the sun shone for 4 days in a row! Anyways, get the cardio going - 5 weeks till puck drop!

We have 25 games booked, plus if we all agree, the KW Oldtimers Tournament (we'll talk on that as we get our legs under us).

All games are 1 hour except for 3 games which will be 1 1/2 hours, sorry.

Cost this year will be $250 per person and the tournament will be $70 each. I would like the season to be paid in full by October 19 and I would like the tournament to be paid in full by November 15

New for this year! We have purchased 3 ice times at the Cambridge Mall. We'll have home games Sunday nights from 8:30 to 9:30.

So here's the schedule:

OCTOBER:

Sunday October 1st - vs Bad Habits - 8:30 Cambridge Mall (Home Game)
Wednesday October 11th - vs PS Flyers - 6:15 Cambridge Ice Park
Thursday October 19th - vs Bad Habits - 9:00 Dickson Arena
Sunday October 22nd - vs Tri-City Dinos - 8:30 Cambridge Mall (1.5 hrs)
Thursday October 26th - vs Old Crocs - 8:00 Dickson Arena

NOVEMBER:

Wednesday November 1st - vs Horndogz - 8:00 Karl Homuth Arena
Tuesday November 7th - vs Goldnuggets - 9:00 Karl Homuth Arena
Wednesday November 15th - vs Horndogz - 8:00 Karl Homuth Arena
Thursday November 23rd - vs Bad Habits - 9:00 Dickson Arena
Tuesday November 28th - vs Galt Gore - 7:30 Cambridge Ice Park

DECEMBER:

Sunday December 3rd - vs Old Crocs - 8:30  Cambridge Mall (Home Game)
Friday December 15th - vs ATC - 7:00 Wayne Gretzky Centre, Brantford (Spouse Night)
Wednesday December 20th - vs PS Flyers - 6:15 Cambridge Ice Park

JANUARY:

Tuesday January 2nd - vs Galt Gore - 7:30 Cambridge Ice Park
Sunday January 14th - vs Tri-City Dinos - 8:30 Cambridge Mall (1.5 hrs)
Tuesday January 23rd - vs Galt Gores - 7:30 Cambridge Ice Park
Tuesday January 30th - vs Goldnuggets - 9:00 Karl Homuth Arena

FEBRUARY:

2nd - 4th probably KW Oldtimers Tournament (will confirm)
Wednesday February 7th - vs PS Flyers - 6:15 Cambridge Ice Park
Tuesday February 13th - vs Goldnuggets - 9:00 Karl Homuth Arena
Wednesday February 21st - vs PS Flyers - 6:15 Cambridge Ice Park
Sunday February 25th - vs Bad Habits - 8:30 Cambridge Mall (Home Game)
Wednesday February 28th - vs Horndogz - 8:00 Karl Homuth Arena

MARCH:

Friday March 9th - vs ATC - 7:00 Wayne Gretzky Centre, Brantford (Spouse Night)
March 12 - 16 is March Break
Monday March 26th - vs Hespeler Old Timers - 8:00 Cambridge Ice Park (1.5 hrs)
Tuesday March 27th - vs Galt Gores - 7:30 Cambridge Ice Park

Raiders Schedule 2016/17

Welcome back hockey players! Hope you had a great summer and are now ready to hit the ice for 24 games and at least one tournament this year.

News in the Raiders world include a retirement from both John Skovsgaard and Jimmy Crone. Wayne will be on the injured reserve this year and Fred will go under the knife at some point in the season to fix a nagging shoulder injury.

The schedule is as follows:

September: 
Wednesday the 28th: vs Horndogz at Karl Homuth 8pm.

October:
Tuesday the 11th: vs Galt Gores at Ice Park 7:30pm
Thursday the 20th: vs Bad Habits at Dickson 9pm
Wednesday the 26th: vs P.S. Flyers at Ice Park 6:15pm

November: 
Thursday the 3rd: vs Bad Habits at Dickson 9pm
Tuesday the 8th: vs Gold Nuggets at Karl Homuth 9pm
Friday the 18th Spouse Night: vs ATC at Gretzky Ctr 7pm
Wednesday the 23rd: vs P.S. Flyers at Ice Park 6:15pm
Tuesday the 29th: Home Game for us at Ice Park vs Bad Habits 7:30pm

December:
Wednesday the 7th: vs Horndogz at Karl Homuth 8pm
Tuesday the 13th: vs Gold Nuggets at Karl Homuth 9pm
Thursday the 22nd: vs Old Crocs at Dickson 8pm

January:
Tuesday the 17th: vs Gold Nuggets at Karl Homuth 9pm
Tuesday the 24th: Home Game for us at Sportsworld Arena vs Bad Habits 8pm
Friday the 27th - 29th: KW Oldtimers Tournament at Kitchener Aud

February:
Wednesday the 8th: vs P.S. Flyers at Ice Park 6:15pm
Tuesday the 14th: Home Game for us vs Old Crocs at Ice Park 7:30pm
Wednesday the 22nd: vs Horndogz at Karl Homuth 8pm
Tuesday the 28th: vs Galt Gores at Ice Park 7:30pm

March:
Saturday the 4th: vs Paris at Brant Complex 9:30 - 11pm (yes, that's right!)
Wednesday the 8th: vs P.S. Flyers at Ice Park 6:15pm
Tuesday the 14th: vs Galt Gores at Ice Park 7:30pm
Tuesday the 21st: vs Galt Gores at Ice Park 7:30pm
Friday the 24th (Spouse Night): vs ATC at Gretzky Ctr 7pm
Monday the 27th: vs Hespeler Ice Park 8pm

April:
Tri-City Oldtimers tournament April 7, 8 and 9th in Paris at the Brant Complex.

Raiders' Family Day at Rogers Centre

Tomorrow's the Day! 9:oo am is the departure time.

Raiders and their families hop on the party bus and head to the Big Smoke to cheer on The Toronto Blue Jays vs. The Baltimore Orioles. Game time is 1:07 pm. Pregame activities are up to individual families. Once again, the bus will leave approximately one hour after the game ends, in order to give kids the chance to run the bases. Jays and Rogers Centre details can be found here,

Looking forward to a great day at the Ballpark!

Go Jays Go!

2015, 2016 Schedule

OCTOBER:
Tuesday the 6th - vs Galt Gores 7:30 to 8:30 at Ice Park
Thursday the 15th - vs Bad Habits 9:00 to 10:00 at Dickson
Wednesday the 21st - vs Horndogz 8:00 to 9:00 at Karl Homuth
Tuesday the 27th - vs P.S. Flyers 5:15 to 6:05 at Sportsworld Arena

NOVEMBER:
Thursday the 12th - vs Bad Habits 9:00 to 10:00 at Dickson
Wednesday the 18th - vs Ayr 8:30 to 9:30 at the new Rec Centre 
Tuesday the 24th - vs P.S. Flyers 5:15 to 6:05 at Sportsworld Arena

DECEMBER:
Friday the 4th - vs ATC Hogs 7:00 to 8:00 at The Gretzky Centre
Tuesday the 8th - vs Gold Nuggets 9:00 to 10:00 at Karl Homuth 
Tuesday the 15th - vs Gold Nuggets 9:00 to 10:00 at Karl Homuth

JANUARY:
Friday the 22nd - vs ATC Hogs 7:00 to 8:00 at The Gretzky Centre
Tuesday the 26th - vs P.S. Flyers 5:15 to 6:05 at Sportsworld Arena

FEBRUARY:
Wednesday the 3rd - vs Horndogz at Karl Homuth 
Friday the 5th to the 7th - Kitchener Old Timers Tournament
Tuesday the 9th - vs Galt Gores 7:30 to 8:30 at Ice Park
Tuesday the 16th - vs Gold Nuggets 9:00 to 10:00 at Karl Homuth
Wednesday the 24th - vs Ayr 8:30 to 9:30 at the new Rec Centre

MARCH:
Tuesday the 1st - vs P.S. Flyers 5:15 to 6:05 at Sportsworld Arena
Wednesday the 9th - vs Ayr 8:30 to 9:30 at the new Rec Centre
March Break - 14th to 18th
Monday the 28th - vs Hespeler 8:00 to 9:30 at the Ice Park
Tuesday the 29th - vs Tri-City Dino's 8:00 to 9:00 at Sports World Arena

Raiders 2015/16 Season

Welcome back guys, hope everybody had a great summer.

How about them Jays? It must have been the Raiders, who are well known for finding a way to win, that spurred on the Jays right into October!

Agenda for Thursday's meeting:

• Dinner 6ish, meeting 7pm
• 2014/15 Financial Statement
• Schedule for this season - 21 games 
• Tournament
• $200 fee due by Oct 6 at the latest (tournament fees are extra, $70)

See ya Thursday,

Rick

UN-Mystery Tour 2015

IT'S BACK!

with a twist . . .

RAIDERS HOCKEYest 2009

UN-Mystery Tour

Saturday June 6, 2015

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Watch the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Houston Astros

Same FUN bus ride. Same fun group

Single. Couple. Family.

Tickets: Adults: $65      Kids (14 and under): $50

Includes coach transportation and game ticket

Bus leaves Sportsworld promptly at 9:00 am in order to have plenty of time for pre-game fun: Steamwhistle tour, CN Tower visit, Ripley's Aquarium, batting practice - it's up to you. Kids run the bases after the game.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED  

Welcome to the 2014-15 Season

Welcome back everybody, hope you all had a great summer.

I'll have hard copies of the schedule available at our AGM on Sept 11th, but for those of you who live off your phone the schedule is as follows:

1) Thursday Oct 9: Bad Habits, Dickson Arena, 9pm
2) Tuesday Oct 14: P.S. Flyers, Sports World Arena, 5:15pm
3) Friday Oct 24: Brantford, Wayne Gretzky Ctr, Rink 3, 7pm
4) Wednesday Oct 29: Ayr, Old Rink, 8pm
5) Wednesday Nov 5: TBA, Duncan McIntosh Arena, 9pm
6) Tuesday Nov 11: Gold Nuggets, Karl Homuth, 9pm
7) Tuesday Nov 25: Dino's, Sports World Arena, 8pm
8) Tuesday Dec 2: Dino' s, Sports World Arena, 8pm
9) Wednesday Dec 10: Horndogz, Karl Homuth, 8pm
10) Tuesday Dec 16: P.S. Flyers, Sports World Arena, 5:15pm
11) Tuesday Dec 23: Family Christmas Skating Party, Sports World Arena, 8pm
12) Friday Jan 2: Brantford, Wayne Gretzky Ctr, Rink 3, 7pm
13) Wednesday Jan 7: Galt, Duncan McIntosh Arena, 9pm
14) Wednesday Jan 14: Ayr, Old Rink, 8pm
15) Tuesday Jan 20: Gold Nuggets, Karl Homuth, 9pm
16) Tuesday Jan 27: P.S. Flyers, Sports World Arena, 5:15pm
17) Tuesday Feb 10: Gold Nuggets, Karl Homuth, 9pm
18) Tuesday Feb 17: P.S. Flyers, Sports World Arena, 5:15pm
19) Wednesday Feb 25: Galt, Duncan McIntosh Arena, 9pm
20) Wednesday Mar 4: Ayr, Old Rink, 8pm
21) Tuesday Mar 10: Dino's, Sports World Arena, 8pm
22) Wednesday Mar 25: Horndogz, Karl Homuth, 8pm
23) Friday Mar 27: Brantford, Wayne Gretzky Ctr, Rink 3, 7pm
24) Monday Mar 30: Hespeler, Ice Park Cambridge, 8pm

Mystery Tour: 2014 Edition

This is the week! The Raiders' Mystery Tour takes off in 5 days.

 Thanks to all the kind Raiders who have paid their fees and sent me a photo of themselves (birth-age 10). You make life so much easier for the Planning Committee.

See you all bright and early on Saturday morning -  9:30 am sharp from the NEW departure point - Duane's home. Dress is smart casual.



Last Game of the Season

Game Time

"I feel a goal coming on!"

"Don't worry guys ... I got everything."

The Raiders' version of triangle pose.

"Bring it on Brantford!"

"Have a good one, guys!"

That's a Wrap (almost)!

Well guys,

What started in October will sadly be coming to an end on Friday. Along the way we will have played 21 games, 1 tournament, and 2 bonus games, for a total of 26 games of hockey!

Not counting the tournament, at the time of this post our record is:

11 Wins, 8 Losses, 2 Ties.

But before everyone starts getting down, I want to assure you that our Mystery Tour committee is hard at work planning another fun event. Make sure to keep June 7, 2014 open. Once again, you don't want to miss it!

Caught on Camera - Raiders vs. Brantford

Kitchener Tournament

The schedule is up for the Kitchener Tournament, and it's looking a whole lot better than last year's.

Friday January 31 - 7:00 pm at Sportsworld
Saturday February 1 - 1:30 pm at Kiwanis (Kitchener Aud)
Saturday February 1 - 8:00 pm at Kitchener Aud

Duane has generously offered his home again for a party after Friday night's game. If you are able to contribute to a potluck, please get in touch with Duane.

Shots From The Big House

A view from our seats at the 2014 Winter
Classic at The Big House - Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI

Just thought I'd share a few shots from my recent trip to the NHL Winter Classic over the holidays. It was an amazing experience, even though Detroit suffered a 3-2 SO loss, after outplaying those pesky Leafs. Thanks Bernier!

Julie and Michael at the Fan Zone, Comerica Park, Alumni Day.

New Year's Eve Skate, Campus Martius Park, Detroit

Although we were excited to head into a shoot-out, it was starting to get a little cold.

Finished the trip off with an awesome brunch at The Hudson Cafe, Woodward Ave., Detroit.

You have to check out this panorama shot of Michigan Stadium. See if you can find Pete in Section 16. We're in Section 38.

Game Added January 2, 2014

Hey guys,
We had a great start to the year. With the win last Tuesday we are at 6 and 3.
All of you guys are playing great, getting patient with the puck, letting me see the puck and winning the battles. Give yourselves a pat on the back!
I just wanted to let you all know that a game has been added on January 2nd against the Old Crocs at Dickson Arena, 8 to 9pm. Let me know as soon as possible on your availability for this game as it falls during Christmas break and some of you guys may be away.

Ayr Game - Caught on Tape

If you missed it on Sports Centre, this video just in from our B.C. correspondent and alumnus, Al (1969-72).

 

Stay tuned for more video action in the days to come.

K/W Tournament

The tournament has been confirmed for January 31-February 2, 2014.

If you are planning on participating, please make your committment ASAP.

Game Day Thursday!

Hey boys;
I hope everybody is excited for the first game of the season coming up in two more sleeps. We have a full team, well okay just 10 so don't anyone think of not showing up:). We will need everybody to give the Bad Habits a good game.
Remember to bring both jerseys. See you Thursday at Dickson - 9pm game start.