WM, Ontario Premier officially opens natural gas plant in Watford
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Petrolia Oiler U18 B team who won the International Silver Stick championship Jan. 12, are seen here after winning the Petrolia Regional event.
Petrolia Oilers U18 B International Silver Stick champs
January 12, 2025
The Petrolia U18 B Oilers are International Silver Stick Champions.
The team beat South Huron 2-1 in overtime to take the title Sunday in Forest. It was a bit of revenge for the Oilers, who lost to the Sabres 1-0 in the first game of the tournament Friday.
Petrolia bounced back in a matter of hours, beating Kemptville 3-2 later that day.
Saturday, the Oilers started the day with a win over Elmvale, but then lost to the South Muskoka Bears 3-1.
Sunday morning, Petrolia took on South Muskoka again, but this time beat them 4-0 in the semi final to set up the 2-1 final victory Sunday afternoon.
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