News - September 6-7, 2008: Flyers host 3 on 3 season opening tournament

If you are 15 to 23 years of age, you are invited to enter your team into the 1st annual Flyers 3 on 3 tournament. This is a non contact format which will include a guarantee of three games, an "all star shootout" competition, lots of prizes and lots of fun. Teams of 10 can register with GM Mike Bliss by calling 650-6490.You can also E-mail Mike at info@highriverjuniorflyers.com

News - May 7, 2008: Flyers' AGM

The Flyers Annual General Meeting will be held at the Heritage Inn - Poolside meeting room - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday May 7th. Public welcome. Call Bill Holmes @ 601-2190 for more information.

News - April 19, 2008: Flyers' Banquet Honours Players and Retiring Vets
The Flyers year end banquet was hel on Saturday April 19th, despite all attempts by the weather to hold up the proceedings. Awards were handed out to Justin McKinnon - Coaches Award, Justin Willimont - Most Dedicated, Ryan Green - Most Improved, Chris Mahoney - MVP Defenseman and Brandon Knittle, MVP Forward and Top Scorer.

The Flyers also said goodbye to 3 of their familiar faces. Retiring are Dustin Daub after 3 seasons with the club as well as Brandon Knittle and Rob McIntosh after playing their entire junior career with the Flyers. Knittle hopes to earn a spot on the Mount Royal College Cougars hockey club while McIntosh took up his place behind the bench as an assistant coach following a season ending shoulder injury.

News - April 19, 2008: Flyers' Banquet

The Flyers year end banquet is being held on Saturday April 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Inn. The Heritage Inn is one of the sponsors for the Flyers and will be one of their many sponsors invited to attend. Parents and players will also be on hand as they wrap up the season, including the handing out of year end awards as well as honouring the retiring players. Snacks and a cash bar are available for guests while the dress is semi casual. Form more information on the banquet contact Mike Bliss at 650-6490.

News - April 18-19, 2008: Flyers' set up booth at local Trade Fair.

The Flyers will have a booth at this year's Trade Fair at the Bob Snodgrass Recreational Complex. The purpose of the booth is to raise the profile of the Flyers as well as give back to the community. There will be air hockey, door prizes and the possibility of WHL and NHL autograph sessions on top of the local players who will be on hand to give autographs to their local fans. Doors are open on Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. while Saturday they are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. There is also room to sign up your golf team for the June tournament, the September 3 on 3 tournament and / or volunteer for the 08/09 season. For more information contact Bill Holmes at 601-2190.

News - March, 2008: Flyers' trip to the playoffs helps to set sights for next season.

The Flyers first trip to the playoffs was an eye opening experience and although they lost out in three straight to the Medicine Hat Cubs, the positive learning experience will serve this young club well. Already, plans are underway for next season and staff and Board hirings are taking place. New to the Board room is Wally Couey who has volunteered with the club for a number of years and is now ready to take the next step with the team. At ice level the coaching staff is happy to be bringing on Tycen Durand as equipment manager. His dad played for the Flyers' Sr. Men's team as part of the Ranchland hockey league so it is good to see another Durand on the Flyers' roster. Tycen is an avid hockey fan and is excited at the prospect of working behind the bench.

Overall, the Flyers met their goal of improving their offensive performance scoring more goals than they did last year. Their goal for next year is to improve their back end with the return of rookie goalie Justin Willimont, who improved steadily as the year progressed. The Flyers are actively seeking strong defensive players to give some more protection on the back end. Flyers' scouting and recruiting will be working hard over the summer to bring some good defensive blood into camp next fall.

News - February 5, 2008: Flyers have lots of scoring might . . .

Flyers struggled through the month of January making their own troubles as they let other teams score early and then spent the rest of the game trying to play catch up. Through it all their fans have been supportive, including a successful "NAPA Mini Stick Night" sponsored by local business owner Shane Willoughby. Flyers aim to finish off the regular season with a couple of more wins setting themselves up for the playoffs. This will be the