Sting Blog To Close

The days are now numbered for the Trenton Sting Blog as it will be deleted in the near future.

With the new ownership group deciding to do away with the team's well known and recognizable name by creating an "interesting" new identity; it is just one more reason for the Blog to quietly slip away.

While no exact date has been set in stone for the Sting Blog's removal, the plan is to keep it up for at least another month or so to allow any current and former players to access past stories and the photo gallery if they wish to save items as a keepsake.

I started this blog following the passing of Peter Huff. Peter's wife had been looking after the Official Sting website and understandably lost the desire to keep it going. With my being involved with the team and the need still there to have an updated presence on the internet, I took it upon myself to create the Sting Blog as a way to keep fans informed. I was happy to do it and glad it was so well received. The Sting Blog had visitors from all around the world including the United States, China, Australia, South & Central America and Europe.

Many people have asked why I am ending the Blog? This Blog has always been "My Baby" and was run with the permission of the Trenton Sting. In the end, it is my Blog and therefore I have the right to end it when I see fit and that time will be soon. Besides, the Trenton Sting no longer exist and have been cast aside in favour of a new identity.

It has been fun and a nice hobby but that time has come to an end. Thanks to all the fans for your support and the thousands of visitors who took the time to visit the site.

To the management, staff and players from other teams that I've interacted with over the years, you've all been great.

To Matt Goodman, my colour-man on the Sting game broadcasts back in the beginning; it was stressful and tedious work at times with many late nights on the road but we sure had fun. I couldn't have asked for a better guy to work with. Think of me the next time you're taping down a mile of phone line before a game.

Thanks to all of the past coaches I've had the pleasure of interviewing or working with while covering or being a member of the team. From Mike Oke to George Ferguson they were all true professionals and quality hockey men.

To all of the Sting players I've had a chance to get to know...the pleasure was all mine. You sure made the experience interesting and memorable. Many of you I still keep in touch with and plan to keep doing so.

Mostly, I want to thank Jon Gibbons and Scott Ilton for their friendship over the years and for allowing me to be a part of the experience. It was a lot of fun guys and you helped to provide me with some lasting memories.

Thanks!

Mark (Bundy) Kennedy

Final Trenton Sting Game Report

The following is the game report from the final game played by the Trenton Sting as we knew them. It's only appropriate that it was played against their longtime rivals from Wellington.
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The Wellington Dukes completed their sweep of the Trenton Sting on Friday night with another convincing win as they cruised to a 9-2 victory and wrapped up the best of seven Quarter-Final series four games to none.

The recipe for success was the same for the fourth straight game as the Dukes power-play was potent going 6 for 9 and they even threw in a short-handed goal to boot. Trenton was 1 for 10 on the night with the man-advantage. Sting fans couldn't be upset with the officiating in this game as referee Duane Parliament called the best officiated game of the series.

Mike Robillard returned to the Trenton net for his final game in a Sting uniform following a two game suspension and he lasted two periods before Johnross Woodland took over for the third. Anthony Peters went the distance in the Wellington net to wrap up the the win and the series. The Dukes out-shot the Sting 47-34.

Kyle Hawkins-Schulz and Jeff Broekema each had a goal and an assist for the Sting while Adam McAllister and Ian Thistlethwaite each earned an assist. The Dukes number one line was explosive on this night. Joe Hall had 3 goals and 2 assists, Scott Fleming had a pair of goals and Josh Chamberlain added a goal and two assists. Marc Senecal, Janson Broome and Zach Morbeck scored one goal apiece.

As a symbolic gesture of thanks for their service to the team, GM Jon Gibbons was named 1st Star and long time Trainer Scott Ilton was named 2nd Star. Mr. Gibbons dedication to the Sting organization never wavered from day one. Despite the way he was treated in the end he stayed committed to the team until the final buzzer of this game. His departure from the organization will be a great loss. Mr. Ilton's departure will be another big blow to the organization. While most teams had three or four training staff, Ilton would do the job of three men for seven or more months of the year. His experience and hockey knowledge will not be replaced cheaply. Coach George Ferguson was named 3rd Star for his effort and commitment to the team since joining the club and he is to be commended for his perseverance.

The end of the season also brings to an end the franchise as we've known it. With the new owners set to take over there is a rumour that the team will no longer be known as the Trenton Sting and a new name will be revealed in the future.

The outgoing staff wish to thank all of the former coaches, trainers, players, management, off ice officials, staff and volunteers throughout the teams history for their hard work and dedication. Without them the Trenton Sting wouldn't have the great history for the best fans in the league to remember.

Thank You one and all!

Past Playoff Moments Audio

The Trenton Sting have had many playoff moments over the years that have excited their fans and left them wanting more.

I have compiled a short 4 minute collection of audio clips that may refresh your memories. Included in the clip are brief post game interviews with the coach and several players on the ice following the 2001 East Championship victory over Lindsay. You'll also hear some radio play-by-play calls from the overtime wins in the 2003 final versus Wellington and a couple of clips from the quadruple overtime game against Kingston in 2004.

To download the .mp3 file, just click on the link below and you'll be directed to another page where you can download the file to your computer to listen to it. You can also click on play and listen to the audio with your media player.

Enjoy!

Sting Playoff Moments