The McLean & Dickey Orillia Terriers, sporting an excellent 11-2 record, are tied with rival Stayner for first place in the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
Tonight, the Terriers travel to Stayner to take on the Siskins in a battle for top spot.
The Terriers are back on home ice Saturday when they take on the resurgent Schomberg Cougars, which are just one point behind the division’s co-leaders courtesy a 10-3-0-1 record. Game time Saturday night at Rotary Place on University Avenue in west Orillia is 7:30 p.m.
For more information about the Terriers, their games and their season, visit their website.
Since COVID-19 wiped out last season, many fans are not familiar with this year's team, so we will provide player profiles every Thursday.
Today, we feature rookie forward Jack Ahern
Name: Jack Ahern (#26)
Hometown: Barrie
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 190 pounds
Date of birth: Aug. 6, 2003
Position: Right wing
Shoots: Right
Favourite pre-game meal: Pasta
Favourite NHL team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favourite NHL player: Sydney Crosby
Favourite Movie: Cars