Markham Waxers Hockey

The Markham Waxers are a member of the
Central Canadian Hockey League (CCHL),
Tier 1 Junior Hockey.

Markham Waxers' season ends in Game 7 overtime loss

(March 7, 2010)  The Markham Waxers’ playoff run ended this evening in heartbreaking fashion, a 3-2 sudden death overtime loss to the Wellington Dukes at Wellington in Game 7 of this Central Canadian Hockey League East Division semi-final series. The Waxers had held a three-games-to-none lead but couldn’t put the stubborn Dukes away. Wellington won the next four games, completing their unlikely come from behind series win tonight in front of their home fans.

The first period started out promisingly for the Waxers. Only twenty-four seconds into the game, Anthony Bergin scored, from David Titanic and Doug Reid. The same three teamed up again at 8:50, Anthony Bergin again sealing the deal, and the Waxers were up 2-0. Sean Rudy of Wellington, however, got the Dukes back into it at 10:30, scoring on the power play from Adam Zamec and Jeremy Franklin.

Wellington’s Joe Zarbo pulled his team even at 5:39 of the second period, with an assist from Curtis Leonard.

And that is the way things remained through a nail-biting third period. Game 7, do or die, was headed into overtime.

Wellington came on strong in the sudden death extra frame and, once again, it was the Dukes’ Joe Zarbo who came through with a clutch goal, the game winner at 3:55, from Patrick McEachen. Congratulations to the Dukes on their series victory. 

And congratulations to the Markham Waxers, and to coach Joe Cornacchia and his staff, on a great season. 

Markham Waxers lose a squeaker to Wellington who avoid being swept

(March 1, 2010)  The Markham Waxers missed a chance tonight to complete a series sweep at home against the Wellington Dukes, falling 3-2 to their Central Canadian Hockey League East Division rivals, to the disappointment of an enthusiastic crowd at Markham Centennial Community Centre.  The Waxers still hold a three-games-to-one lead in this semi-final series.

Wellington, fighting off elimination, were first on the score sheet.  Scott Simmonds scored at 12:44 of the first period, assisted by Brandon Mcintosh.  The Waxers answered soon after, Anthony Bergin scoring on the power play at 14:41 from David Titanic, and at 18:49 Taylor Murphy, with assists from Zack LaRue and Doug Reid, put the Waxers in the lead 2-1 going into the break.

After a scoreless second period, Wellington rallied in the third.  Joe Zarbo scored at 3:59 from Cam Yuill.  At 13:39, with Markham’s Jordan Mustard in the penalty box for tripping, the Dukes’ David Pratt put his team in the lead, an assist going to Sean Rudy.  With a minute and eight seconds to go, Waxers’ Coach Joe Cornacchia pulled goalie Franky Pallazese in favour of a sixth attacker but Wellington was able to hang on for the victory.

For Game 5, the series returns to Wellington on Friday, March 5. 

Another overtime win puts Markham Waxers on verge of semi-final sweep

(Feb. 28, 2010) The Markham Waxers defeated the Wellington Dukes 4-3 tonight in another overtime thriller. With the win, Markham takes a three-games-to-none lead in their Central Canadian Hockey League East Division semi-final series. The visiting Waxers had to rally to tie this one and send it into sudden death overtime and, for his second time in these 2010 playoffs, Cody Freeman netted the winning extra-time goal.

The first period ended with Wellington up 1-0 on a goal at 8:59 by Sean Rudy, assisted by Jeremy Franklin.

The Dukes increased their margin in the first minute of the second period, with Mitch Rosborough scoring from Zack Jones and Patrick McEachen. Markham’s Jordan Mustard got his team into the game singlehandedly at 4:17 with an unassisted goal. David Titanic completed the comeback at 18:34, Anthony Bergin and Doug Reid assisting on the play.

Only 1:19 into the third period, however, Wellington’s Joe Zarbo put his team back up by a goal, Zach Blake and Jeff Stanton earning helpers on the goal. It looked like the goal might stand up but the Waxers’ Doug Reid scored on the power play, from Jordan Mustard, at 15:25 and we were headed for overtime.

The suspense didn’t last long. Cody Freeman’s game winner came at 2:45, with assists to Matthew Meszaros and Jamie Kendra.

Game 4 will be played on Monday, March 1 at Markham Centennial Community Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. The Waxers can complete the series victory at home. So, come on out and support our team!

Markham Waxers defeat Wellington Dukes 3-1, take a two game lead in series

(Feb. 26, 2010) The Markham Waxers took a two-games-to-none lead over the Wellington Dukes in their Central Canadian Hockey League East Division semi-final series, defeating the visitors tonight 3-1 at Markham Centennial Arena.  Matt Meszaros scored the winning goal in the third period and Markham goalie Frank Pallazese put in another strong performance in the net.

Markham opened the scoring in the first period on a goal by Jamie Kendra at 2:55, assisted by Cody Freeman and Matt Meszaros.

That lead held up until 4:58 of the second period when Wellington’s Adam Zamec scored from Jeff Stanton and Jeremy Franklin.

It was at 6:19 of the third period that Matt Meszaros put Markham back in the lead, with assists going to Cody Freeman and Jamie Kendra.  At 18:04 Jeff Leaist put the game away for the Waxers, scoring an insurance goal, helpers going to David Titanic and Zack Larue.

Markham goaltender Frank Pallazese, fresh from his shutout last night at Wellington in Markham’s 1-0 overtime victory, kept his team in a game in which the Waxers were actually outshot by Wellington 45-36.

The third game of the series will be played Sunday, February 28 at Wellington.

Game 4, the next home game at Markham Centennial Community Arena, will be Monday, March 1.  The opening faceoff is at 7:30 p.m.

Dramatic 1-0 overtime win over Wellington gives Markham early series lead

(Feb. 25, 2010)  The Markham Waxers opened their Central Canadian Hockey League East Division semi-final series tonight in Wellington against the Dukes. A scoreless game went into sudden death overtime and this time it was the Waxers’ Taylor Murphy who provided the heroics with a power play goal early in the first extra period, giving the Waxers 1-0 victory and a one game lead in the series. 

The night’s other hero was clearly Markham goalie Franky Pallazese who stopped all 43 shots he faced to record the shutout. This was a goaltenders’ duel with full credit also going to Wellington goalie Jordan Ruby who faced 40 shots from the Waxers.

The one shot that found the back of the net came at 4:00 of the first overtime, with Markham on the power play. Zack LaRue and Sean Leaist assisted on the Taylor Murphy goal.

The next game in this best-of-seven series will be played on Friday, February 26 at Markham Centennial Community Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. 

Markham defeats Lindsay in overtime thriller to take quarter-final series

(Feb. 19, 2010) The Markham Waxers won a wild affair in Lindsay tonight against the Muskies, with Cody Freeman scoring in the second overtime period to make the Waxers triumphant 7-6 and bring them victory, by four games to two, in this Central Canadian Hockey League East Division quarter-final series.

The Waxers now go on to the next round, a best four-of-seven semi-final series against the Wellington Dukes. 

Eight goals were scored in the first period. The frame started off promisingly for the Waxers who took a 2-0 lead before the period was three minutes old. Peter Rodrigues, with assists from Fiore Lucente and Rory Craddock scored at 1:43, followed at 2:55 by Jamie Kendra, from Tye Campbell and Jordan Mustard.

But Lindsay shocked the Waxers, and delighted the five hundred home fans at Lindsay Recreation Centre Arena with five goals in a space of only four minutes. Brandon Couto, Riley Austin, Cam Granger, Dean Klomp and Kevin George were the marksmen, with Austin’s tying goal a shorthanded dagger. All of a sudden, the Muskies, determined to fight off elimination, had a 5-2 lead. Massimo Lamacchia restored a bit of order for Markham, scoring on the power play at 12:04 from Jeff Leaist and Zack Larue.

Early in the second period, the Waxers continued their climb back. Jeff Leaist scored on the power play at 1:19 from Anthony Bergin and Doug Reid. Jordan Mustard evened things up at 3:53 from Tye Campbell and Jamie Kendra. The see-saw swung back to Lindsay, however, at 9:12 when Cam Granger scored his second of the night.

Peter Rodrigues drew Markham even again, 6-6, at 7:26 of the third period when he scored his second goal of the game from Fiore Lucente and Massimo Lamacchia.

The two teams exchanged chances in the first overtime period and it was only at 13:32 of the second sudden death frame that Markham’s Cody Freeman, with a helper from Jamie Kendra, sent the Waxers into ecstasy and ended the season of the Lindsay Muskies. 

Markham Waxers defeat Lindsay 5-2, now hold 3-2 series lead

(Feb. 18, 2010) The Markham Waxers retook the lead in their Central Canadian Hockey League divisional quarter-final, defeating Lindsay Muskies 5-2 at Markham Centennial Community Area this evening. The Waxers now lead three games to two. Defenseman Matthew Meszaros led the scoring for Markham with two goals.

The Waxers took the lead late in the first period on a goal by defenseman Matthew Meszaros, from Jeff Leaist, at 17.13.

Only fifty-two seconds into the second period, Meszaros struck again, with an assist from Taylor Murphy. Markham started to pull away when Jack Caradonna scored at 5:19, with assists from Ryan Goldberg and Jordan Mustard. But Lindsay got themselves back into the game with two quick goals. Kevin George scored on the power play at 15:17, from Dean Klomp and Riley Austin, and at 16:12 Cam Granger put one in from Michael Colavecchia and Brandon Couto. Markham’s Peter Rodrigues restored a two-goal margin, however, at 18:18, set up by Massimo Lamacchia and Fiore Lucente.

Lamacchia put the game out of reach in the third period in dramatic fashion. At 16:16, while helping Markham kill a penalty, he was awarded a penalty shot, and made the most of it.

Markham outshot Lindsay, directing 33 shots at the Muskies goalie Matt Ginn, while Waxers netminder Anthony Kimlin stopped 26 of 28 shots.

Game Six will be played in Lindsay on Friday, February 19.

Markham Waxers shutout Lindsay Muskies, take a 2-0 series lead. 

(Feb. 14, 2010)  The Markham Waxers defeated Lindsay Muskies this afternoon (February 14) 4-0 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Central Canadian Hockey League east division quarter final.  On this Valentine's Day tilt, the Waxers showed the Muskies no love, stealing a victory on Lindsay's home ice.  Markham goalie Anthony Kimlin registered a shutout and four different Waxers contributed goals to the cause.

By mid-way through the first period the Waxers had already taken a commanding two-goal lead.  Peter Rodriguez opened the scoring at 3:59 with a power play goal assisted by Anthony Bergin and Doug Reid.  Anthony Bergin scored at 11:06, with an assist again from Doug Reid.  David Titanic, Friday's overtime hero, also chipped in with an assist on the goal.

Markham's Massimo Lamacchia rubbed salt in Lindsay's wound in the second period, scoring at 19:27, short-handed.  That marker increased the Waxers' lead to 3-0.

Taylor Murphy put the game away in the third period, scoring from Massimo Lamacchia and Johnny Szasz. 

Game Three will be played on Monday, February 15 at Markham Community Centennial Arena.  The puck drops at 4:30 p.m.  Come on out and support your Markham Waxers in their playoff run.

Markham Waxers defeat Lindsay 2-1 in double overtime, take a 1-0 series lead. 

(Feb. 12, 2010)   The Markham Waxers got their quarter final series in the Central Canadian Hockey League off to a dramatic, and successful, start on Friday night, defeating the Lindsay Muskies 2-1 in overtime. David Titanic was the hero of the night, scoring the winning goal in the second overtime period at Markham Centennial Arena. 

Markham now takes a 1-0 lead in this best four-out-of-seven series. 

Game 2 takes place on Sunday, February 14 in Lindsay, with game time 2:30 p.m. 

This was a real goaltenders’ duel. 

The scoring was opened in the first period by Markham, with a goal by Anthony Bergin at 18:35, assisted by David Titanic and Doug Reid. 

Lindsay pulled even in the second period, David King scoring at 9:24 from Mike Wills and Alex Porrier. 

Markham goalie Anthony Kimlin and Lindsay netminder Matt Ginn were unbeatable through the third period, thus forcing overtime. Markham outshot Lindsay 84-44 but Ginn kept his team in the game until 16:39 of the second overtime when David Titanic, with an assist from Doug Reid, sent Waxer fans home happy.

The next home game is Monday, February 15 at 4:30 p.m. at Markham Centennial Community Centre Arena.  map

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