Local rally: Cup playoffs set, OHL demands shots, tennis tournament underway

The Pageau / Brodie team secured a pass to the Athletes’ Fuel Cup championship game by placing first in the round robin with a 6-2 record.

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Marc Malone

Ian Campbell of Team Griffith, right, is chased by Brayden DeGelas and Cam Symons of Team Krieger in a round robin match in the Athletes’ Fuel Cup hockey tournament at Thames Campus Arena in Chatham, in Ontario, Thursday, August 19, 2021. Mark Malone / Chatham Daily News / Postmedia Network

Brodie earns a spot in the Cup title match

The Pageau / Brodie team secured a pass to the Athletes’ Fuel Cup championship game by placing first in the round robin with a 6-2 record.

Team Pageau / Brodie will face Team Krieger (4-4) or Team Griffith (2-6) on the last Tuesday at Thames Campus Arena at 7:45 pm.

The other two teams will meet at 6.30 p.m. in the semi-finals.

Spectators are welcome. Free entry.

The round robin ended Thursday with Cam Symons scoring three goals in Team Krieger’s 11-4 win over Team Griffith. Nolan DeGurse added two goals and Ross Krieger, Ryan Gagner, Brayden DeGelas, Matt Cunningham, Rorey Elson and Ethan Waddick each.

Detroit Red Wings forward Vladislav Namestnikov led the Griffith team with two goals, while Braden Twigg and Josh Hazzard also scored.

In the other game, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman TJ Brodie, Anthony Lucarelli, Owen Sculthorp, Jacob Archer, Alex Cunningham and Cam Graham scored in Team Pageau / Brodie’s 6-5 victory over Team Krieger.

Krieger scored two goals and Symons, Cam Ware and Colin Whaley each scored one.

Team Krieger's Rorey Elson, left, shields the puck from Team Griffith's Brenden McKay in a round robin match in the Athlete Fuel Cup hockey tournament at Thames Campus Arena in Chatham, ON Ontario, Thursday August 19, 2021. Mark Malone / Chatham Daily News / Postmedia Network — Team Krieger’s Rorey Elson, left, shields the puck from Team Griffith’s Brenden McKay during a round robin match in the Athlete Fuel Cup hockey tournament at Thames Campus Arena in Chatham, ON Ontario, Thursday August 19, 2021. Mark Malone / Chatham Daily News / Postmedia Network

Bryar Dittmer of Team Griffith, right, is chased by Ryan Gagner of Team Krieger in a round robin match in the Athlete Fuel Cup hockey tournament at Thames Campus Arena in Chatham, Ont. , Thursday August 19, 2021. Mark Malone / Chatham Daily News / Postmedia Network

OHL spectators must be vaccinated

Fans across the province will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they are to attend an Ontario Hockey League game.

The OHL announced on Friday that its vaccination policy will be expanded to include all spectators and other participants at all league events, including games and practices, effective October 7.

The OHL already requires that all players, coaches, coaches, team and league staff, officials, volunteers and host families be fully immunized.

Anyone wishing to enter an OHL facility for one of the 17 Ontario-based teams must provide full proof of vaccination and follow all safety protocols while in the facility.

Children under 12 are not yet eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, so they must be accompanied and supervised by a fully vaccinated adult.

Chatham tennis tournament

An Ontario Tennis Association tournament is being played this weekend on the Joe Carpenter courts at the Chatham Tennis Club.

The Chatham Open started on Friday and continues on Saturday. The game could run until Sunday.

Players compete in the Under-14 and Under-18 boys and girls divisions and in the men’s open and 5.0 divisions. The open division of women took place at another site.