Up next on our "Once a Warrior" is Sutherland Cup Champion and former team captain Ken Chisholm. Kenner went on to play D1 hockey at the University of New Hamps...
Next on our "Once a Warrior" is 2x Sutherland Cup Champion Kyle Casey. Casey sits 7th on the Stratford Hockey Clubs all time games played list, and 22nd on ...
ANDREW BARTON, Stratford Cullitons #26
2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13
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DAVE SMITH, Stratford Cullitons
1987-1988
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MARK MAUE, Stratford Cullitons #7
1980-1981, 1981-1982, 1982-1983
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WELCOME TO THE STRATFORD WARRIORS
REMEMBERING BUD GRAPER
The Stratford Hockey Club mourns the loss of long-time Board Member and Former Club President Bud Graper.
Bud was a tireless volunteer, a strategic leader and strong financial supporter of the Culliton/Warrior hockey program. Bud firmly supported the team mission of combining Athletics and Education.
On behalf of our Board, players and staff – past and present along with our fans, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Sandra and his sons Doug and Steve and their families.
Jamie Nigro, President, Stratford Hockey Club
From the Desk of Jason Clarke
DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPERATIONS
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every single person in different ways since March of 2020. Families, work, business and sports have all suffered greatly with the restrictions and rolling lockdowns we’ve seen. It is my hope that with vaccines our current lockdown hopefully expiring in June we can get back to the life we all are craving.
The Stratford Warriors have quietly had to say goodbye to our graduating players like many other teams without official recognition. Our plan is to do this when restrictions allow. For now we will be saying thanks the best way we can through our social media accounts.
When the pandemic hit and cancelled the 2019/2020 season we had graduates Mitchell Casey, Clayton Lewis, Alex Grant and Jacob Uridil have their final run cut short.
This past season 2020/2021 which never got going saw Malcolm McLeod, Tyler Parr, Evan Dowd, Rhett Kimmel and Drew Welsh unable to play their final season.
Nine players who had the final buzzer sounded unfortunately to a pandemic and not by competition. We will feature these members of our hockey club in the coming days. We wish each and every one of you the very best and we will strive to keep the history & traditions going.
GRADUATING PLAYERS We would like to thank our “1999” players Jacob, Clayton, Alex and Mitchell who graduated at the end of the 2019-2020 season as well as our “2000” players Tyler, Rhett, Malcolm, Drew and Evan who graduated at the end of the 2020-2021 season.
2020-2021 GRADUATING PLAYER
The homegrown Stratford native and former Huron Perth Laker, Tyler Parr signed with the team for the 2018/2019 season after a great season with the Mitchell Jr. C Hawks. Parzy played 2 seasons for the Warriors with his overage year being cancelled to COVID-19. Parzy was 27-10-0 in his 2 seasons with the Warriors with an impressive .918 save percentage and 2.24 goals against average. Parr and his goaltending partner Zack Weir won the “Best Team Goaltending” for the 2018-2019 season for the GOJHL Midwestern Conference. Parzy and his goalie partner Rhett Kimmel also won goaltender of the month back in January 2020. Parzy most recently won the “Fan Favourite Award” for the Stratford Warriors Hockey Club. Parzy will be missed for his leadership, skillset and making big saves at big moments.
Parzy is 1 of 5 Stratford Warriors having their junior careers cut short due to COVID-19. The entire organization thank Parzy and wishes him the best in his plumbing apprenticeship at Stratford’s Turner Plumbing.
2019-2020 GRADUATING PLAYER
The Thunder Bay native, defencement Alex Grant spent 3 seasons with the Warriors with his final playoff run being cancelled due to COVID-19. Alex sites 50th on the Stratford Hockey Club All-Time Games Played. Alex won the James Elder Memorial Award for his on and off ice leadership. Alex has been an assistant captain for the past two seasons. Alex was 1 of the 4 Stratford Warriors having their junior careers cut short due to COVID-19 during the Warrior 2019 playoff run. The entire organization thanks Alex for his hard work ethic and dedication to the team and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.
2019-2020 GRADUATING PLAYER
The Conestogo native played his overage season with the Warriors. Jacob Uridil scored 16 points for the Warriors during the 2019-2020 season. Jacob will be missed for his leadership and dedication to the team.
Jacob was 1 of the 4 Stratford Warriors having their junior careers cut short due to COVID-19 during the Warrior 2020 playoff run. The entire organization thanks Jacob and wishes him the best as he continues his hockey career playing for the Plattsville Lakers.
2020-2021 GRADUATING PLAYER
The Milverton native and former Huron-Perth Laker, Evan Dowd played 3 seasons with the team with his fourth being canceled due to COVID-19. Dowdy sits 39th on the Stratford Hockey Clubs All-Time Games Played list and could have finished as high as 7th if his overage season wasn’t cancelled. Dowdy won the Best Defensive Forward for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 seasons. Evan was an assistant captain for the past two seasons. Dowdy finishes his junior career with 71 points. Dowd will be missed for his faceoff skills, ability to play on the powerplay and penalty kill, and his hockey IQ.
Dowdy is 1 of 5 Stratford Warriors having their junior careers cut short due to COVID-19. The entire organization thanks Evan and wishes him the best as he continues his economics degree program at Laurier University.
2019-2020 GRADUATING PLAYER
The homegrown Stratford native and, Mitchell Casey spent 3 seasons with the Warriors while also being an AP back during the 2016-2017 season. Mitch currently sits 35th on the Stratford Hockey Club All-Time Games Played list. Mitch won the Outstanding SMHA Graduate Award for the 2017-2018 season. Mitch was an assistant captain for the 2019-2020 season. Casey will be missed for his leadership, hard work & his offensive ability’s.
Mitchell was 1 of the 4 Stratford Warriors having their junior careers cut short due to COVID-19 during the Warrior 2020 playoff run. The entire organization thanks Mitch and wishes him the best as he continues his hockey career playing for the Stratford Irish.
2020-2021 GRADUATING PLAYER
The homegrown Stratford native and former Huron Perth Laker, our captain Malcolm McLeod spent 3 seasons with the Warriors while being an AP during the 2016-2017 season. The second generational player for the Stratford Hockey Club was our captain for the past 2 seasons and was a lead by example player. Malcolm played over 100 games for the red white and blue with 163 PIMS. Malcs was named Defencemen of the month for GOJHL Midwestern Conference back in February 2020. Macls was also named an All Conference Second Team All Star for the 2018-2019 season. Maddog took home quite a few trophies for the 2019-2020 season including the awards for Top Plus Minus, Outstanding Defencemen and team MVP. Malcolm also won the Outstanding SMHA Graduate Award, On and Off Ice Leadership Award and the Most Improved Player Award for the 2018-2019 season. Malcolm will be missed for his leadership, hard shot and big hits & also being able to drop the gloves for the boys.
Malcolm is 1 of 5 Stratford Warriors having their junior careers cut short due to COVID-19. The entire organization thanks Malcolm and wishes him the best as he continues his HVAC apprenticeship at KRR in Stratford.
2019-2020 GRADUATING PLAYER
The homegrown Stratford native and former Huron Perth Laker, Clayton Lewis spent 2 seasons with the Warriors. Lewis played 78 games scoring 64 points. Big Lou won the Outstanding SMHA Graduate Award for the 2019-2020 season. Clay was an assistant captain for the 2019-2020 season. Clayton will be missed for his leadership, hockey IQ & his offensive ability’s.
Clayton was 1 of the 4 Stratford Warriors having their junior careers cut short due to COVID-19 during the Warrior 2020 playoff run. The entire organization thanks Clayton and wishes him the best as he continues his hockey career playing for the Stratford Irish.
2020-2021 GRADUATING PLAYER
The Trenton Michigan import, Drew Welsch spent 2 seasons with the Warriors. Welschy scored 37 goals, 45 assists for 82 points in 96 games with the Warriors. Drew won the “Erik Anderson Award” for the most regular season points for the 2019-2020 season. Welsch won the Warriors Rookie of the Year Award for the 2018-2019 season. Welschy was awarded as a 1st All GOJHL Star team for the 2019-2020 season. Welsch was also awarded to the All GOJHL Rookie team for the 2018-2019 season. Drew will be missed for his goal scoring, hard shot & his great work ethic.
Drew is 1 of 5 Stratford Warriors having their junior careers cut short due to COVID-19. The entire organization thanks Drew and wishes him the best as he continues his hockey career down in the States as he is committed to Trine Univ a D3 NCAA school.
2020-2021 GRADUATING PLAYER
The Baden native and former Huron Perth Laker, goaltender Rhett Kimmel played one full season with the Warriors plus this past season which would have been his overage year. Rhett and his fellow goalie partner Tyler Parr won goaltender of the month back in January 2020. Rhett also won the MacArthur Trophy for the team playoff MVP for the 2020 playoffs.
Rhett is 1 of 5 Stratford Warriors having their junior careers cut short due to COVID-19. The entire organization thanks Rhett and wishes him the best as he continues his hockey career down in Arizona playing for the University of Arizona Wildcats.
BECOME A SPONSOR OR SUPPORTER
AND HELP SUPPORT OUR TEAMThe Stratford Hockey Club appreciates all its Sponsors and Supporters who are valuable partners in helping us ice our Jr B team. There are currently several Sponsor and Supporter opportunities available for businesses or individuals who wish to support the team; we welcome the opportunity to chat with you — your support is needed and very appreciated!
For more information, please click to visit our SUPPORT PACKAGES page
or contact JOHN COSSEY at 226-921-4051
or john@gocossey.ca
TRADER CARDS
RECRUITMENT PACKAGE
THE WILLIAM ALLMAN MEMORIAL ARENA
The Stratford Warriors play at the William Allman Memorial Arena in Stratford, Ontario. Please visit our ALLMAN ARENA page for more information on our classic barn!
REMEMBERING BUD GRAPER
The Stratford Hockey Club appreciates all its Sponsors and Supporters who are valuable partners in helping us ice our Jr B team. There are currently several Sponsor and Supporter opportunities available for businesses or individuals who wish to support the team; we welcome the opportunity to chat with you — your support is needed and very appreciated!
