Stare Lopte Edge the Outlaws at King’s

2011 HCGC Champs -- Stare Lopte

Frank Perin — The 13th Annual Hamilton Croatia Golf Classic was held Sunday, September 18 and for the third straight year more than 100 golfers participated.

After hosting the 2010 tournament at Mystic, the tournament returned to the more familiar King’s Forest Golf Club for an 8AM shotgun start.

The winning score in the better-ball format tourney was posted by team Stare Lopte — Tony Hlacar, Ilija Josipovic, Ian Ladd, and Reno Tofanovic — 10-under, one shot better than the Outlaws.

Other contests were also held throughout the course.

Two closest to the pin holes were won by Stephen Brckovic and Joe Zeleznak Sr., respectively, while the men’s longest drive was taken by Kreso Mitar, and women’s by Angie Bucko.

One of the best highlights of the day was also caught on video — a double-stacked drive trick shot by Mike Radencic.

Lunch was held at The Centre, 166 Green Mountain Road, and the prize table was loaded with great gifts as usual.

Thanks to all the participants this year, and a special thanks to our tournament and hole sponsors, and all those that also donated prizes!

• Vrancor Group – Darko Vranic
• Seven Star Express Line – Steve Jurcic
• PRA Commercial – Steve Pocrnic
• Kina Construction – Andy Vrsaljko
• AMP Electric – Tony Pocrnic
• Croatian Chamber of Commerce
• Molson
• Stoney Creek Dental – Brian Kelemen
• Lotos Restaurant – Boris Fuduric
• Panorama Restaurant – Pero Franjic
• Upper James Toyota – Lenny Palisak
• Visitors Inn – Vince & Eric Tandarich
• Boro Boros

Another Amazing Atmosphere in Year Two

HCHD-II draft board at The 200 Club following Friday night

Frank Perin — For the second consecutive year Hamilton Croatia hosted Hockey Day on the third Sunday in February. In 2010 there were 40 total players split into four teams. This time around it grew to over 60 participants on six teams.

Games were once again played at the Outdoor Ball Hockey Arena at Fifty Point Conservation in a round-robin format, followed by playoffs.

Following the tournament the boys got together for some dinner and drinks while enjoying the Habs-Flames NHL Heritage Classic at The Club. in 2010 the ball hockey tournament was followed up by the Canada-USA round-robin Olympic game.

The fun began with the annual draft of players on the Friday prior to Sunday’s tournament. Six goalies and close to 60 players were randomly selected to create six teams.

Rosters

Team Wales (White Jerseys): Steve Jalsevac; Joey Rados; John Mihalic; Paul Pennecchietti; Marky Draganic; Rob Biturajac; Kruno Rimac; Joe Busija; Billy Vrbanac; Johnnie Benko (g).

Team Adams (Red Jerseys): Joey Poklecki; Ivan Rados; Ivan Pasalic; Tom Zalac; Ivan Grubisic; Jordan Bucar; Steve Radencic; Danny Mus; Johnny Cepo; Mike Jurincic (g); Pete Rados.

Team Patrick (Black Jerseys): Tony Hlacar; Mijo Rados; J.J. Grubisic; Dan Angellini; Tommy Grubisic; Mark Petrina; Rob Turudic (g); Robbie Kutlesa; Mike Domjancic; Nick Petrina.

Team Campbell (Blue Jerseys): Pat Milisenda; Tom Rimac; Tom Bilic (g); Andjelo Franjic; Big John; Mike Radencic; Peter Dudas; Goran Marcijus; Frank Vusir; Danny Ribaric; Steve Jurincic.

Team Norris (White Jerseys): Frank Perin (g); Jasenko Filipovic; Mark Vuksan; Steve Mlinarevic; George Petrina; Petar Gavran; Joey Katkic; Matt Krasic; Dave Stipancic; John Poklecki; Gurram Subbash.

Team Smythe (Black Jerseys): Johnny Majic; Ivan Ojvan; Dan Stajduhar; Matt Saric; Chris Mihalic; Kreso Mitar; Steve Grguric (g); Marco Cortina; Jason Krlin; Greg Zdelar; Mike Moravac.

Group Standings

Group Stage (20 minute games)

Wales 2, Adams 1
Norris 5, Campbell 1
Patrick 3, Wales 2
Campbell 4, Smythe 1
Patrick 4, Adams 1
Norris 4, Smythe 1

Playoffs (25 minute games)

Quarterfinals
Smythe 3, Wales 2
Adams 4, Campbell 2
Semifinals
Smythe 3, Norris 0
Adams 3, Patrick 2
Championship
Adams 4, Smythe 3 (SO)

Leaving King’s for Mystic in 2010

The 13th hole at Mystic Golf Club.

This year’s 12th Annual Hamilton Croatia Golf Classic will be held on Sunday, August 29 at Mystic Golf Club located at 1707 Jerseyville Road West in Ancaster, Ontario.

Mystic is a fusion of golf’s greatest challenges, requiring every club in your bag and every emotion in your make-up. Playing 7365-yards (black “Griffin” tees), Mystic Golf Club will make the passionate golfer think and shape every shot.

The day includes a ‘scramble’ round with cart, a catered buffet dinner, and great prizes for all participants! There are also closest to the pin and longest drive prizes, and new this year, you also get a FREE bucket of balls at the driving range.

The shot-gun start tee-off is at 8 a.m. with lunch, drinks, trophy presentation, and prize allocation scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at The Centre, Green Mountain Road. Cost for the entire day is $120 per golfer.

Download the registration form here.

To book your foursome email frank.perin@hamiltoncroatia.com or ivan.rados@hamiltoncroatia.com.

Pay securely online using PayPal!

1 Golfer $120.00 2 Golfers $240.00 3 Golfers $360.00 4 Golfers $480.00 Sponsor a Hole $100.00

For more info, click hamiltoncroatia.com/othersports/golf/.

(PERNS) – Last night Team HRV brought the championship home where it belongs – in the arms of the Hamilton Croatia hockey team.

The undermanned HRV won convincingly over the feisty Blackhawks 7-1. With the final played on Easter Sunday some players had other obligations. “We all had family functions but HRV blood is thick, and it’s very important the guys who showed up”, said HRV centre Davo Stipancic.

Tomo Dragicevic could not have hand-picked a better day to break out of his scoring slump. He was the key factor all day as he tallied 8 goals in Sunday’s two games, including a hat-trick in the final. After the game, HRV players just wanted to thank Josipa for letting him play!

Netminder Johno Maras was his steady self and played an outstanding tournament. He played his finest in the game that mattered most, coming up with key saves at clutch moments of the final.

Davo and brother Jayzo Stipancic, Dano Ribaric and Victo Mair rounded out the scoring for the HRV who built up a 5-1 lead before adding two short-handed goals in the third.

And that wraps up another winter of the NERVE, the NERVE for HRV

(PERNS) – The GRHL Playoffs started yesterday and Team HRV picked up where they left off in the regular season…in winning form. They took the first game of their round robin match against the Blackhawks 6-3.

“The game was intense and as far as I’m concerned this looks as if it will be the championship match-up on Sunday”, said HRV forward Davo Stipancic.

Davo added, “Both teams certainly do not like each other. It will be an all out war Sunday with them if they end up in the finals. I strongly recommend the HRV faithful come and support – you don’t want to miss some good old hockey”.

HRV also won its second game of the day convincingly over the Fanatics. The 12-3 final ensured the Croats a spot in Sunday’s final against either the Blackhawks or Fanatics.

The HRV played a meaningless game this morning at 9 a.m. against the Predators. The Championship goes later this afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

Fans are more than welcome to support their only Croatian hockey team here from Hamilton, at the Peach King Center on Livingston Road in Grimsby. See ya at the rink.