York1’s official proposal have “no significant changes” say Chatham-Kent officials
Flyers announce date for home opener
September 8, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent
After a trio of dates on the road, the Petrolia Flyers will skate up against the Exeter Hawks in their 2026-27 PJHL home
opener on Thursday Sept. 24. Game time will be 7:30.
Petrolia begins the regular season away from the friendly confines of the Greenwood Recreation Centre with contests at Lucan on Sept. 12, Exeter on Sept. 18 and against the defending champion Bulldogs in Mt. Brydges on Sept. 19.
Mooretown had previously announced that its home opener will be on Sept. 12 against the Walpole Island Wild at 7:30.
Petrolia’s primary home date will again be Thursday this season while the Flags will play their bulk of their home games on Saturday as has been the custom.
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