Former Courtright haunt of Al Capone being demolished
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Jeff King prepares to deflect the puck as the Alvinston Killer Bees clinched first place in the Northern Premier Hockey League’s Metropolitan Division with a 9-2 home ice win over the Tilbury Bluebirds in Alvinston Saturday.
Killer Bees playoff schedule set with Tilbury
February 6, 2026
The Alvinston Killer Bees have one more game in the regular season, but it is gearing up for the playoffs.
The team has released its postseason schedule for its first round Northern Premier Hockey League series against the Tilbury Bluebirds.
The best-of-seven series will open on Saturday, Feb. 14 in Alvinston at 6:45 p.m.
Subsequent home games are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 and Friday, Feb. 27, if necessary.
If a seventh game is needed, a date and time will be announced later.
The Bees put a bow on the regular season Feb. 7 when they host Stratford at 6:45.
With a record of 16-3, Alvinston has already clinched first place in its division.
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