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Local Sports Wrap- June 26

By Brock Ormond Jun 26, 2026 | 9:59 AM

The same week his former protege re-upped for three more years in the Friendly City, an ex-Belleville Senators head coach has landed on his feet in Western Canada.

David Bell was recently hired by the WHL’s Regina Pats to be their next bench boss.

The Wiarton, Ont. native served as an assistant coach from 2019-23 with the B-Sens before being promoted to head coach in 2023, a position he held through December 2025.

Bell compiled a 97-78-15-11 record over 201 regular season games and won a playoff round in 2024 over the Toronto Marlies.

GOLDEN HAWKS OWNER JOINS NHL LEGEND IN BUYING USHL TEAM

Trenton Golden Hawks owner Shawn Hicks is taking a big step in adding another junior hockey franchise to his portfolio.

The Quinte West resident has teamed up with Hockey Hall of Famer and Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic to launch a United States Hockey League franchise in San Diego, California.

The USHL is the Tier 1 Junior Hockey League in the United States.

San Diego’s franchise is set to begin play in the 2027-28 season along with five other western expansion franchises, three others in California and two in Arizona.

FRANKFORD FLYERS GO PERFECT IN OSHAWA

Last weekend was a huge thrill for a U13 fastball team from Quinte West.

On Father’s Day, the Frankford Flyers clinched gold at the Double B’s tournament in Oshawa, defeating the hosts 11-1 in the final game.

Strong defence, hot bats, and outstanding pitching helped power the Flyers to the title.

The Flyers went a perfect 5-0 on the tournament, beating Oshawa twice, and Bracebridge, Caledonia and Cambridge once each.

SOUTH HASTINGS BASEBALL ROUNDUP

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

The Read McGuiness Water Solutions Young Guns put the hammer down on the Melrose Farrell Excavating Shamrocks with a 14-0 blitzing.

That win came in the 6th annual Cole Macfarlane Memorial Game.

Eric White was dominant on the mound, tossing a complete game one-hitter with seven strikeouts.

He also contributed to his own cause at the plate with three hits.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

The Young Guns kept their winning ways going on Tuesday, defeating the Tyendinaga Cardinals 8-6.

Ty McCambridge notched the win on the hill.

Also, as part of a doubleheader, the Parkhurst Tripps Pirates levelled the Leighton Electric Mudhens 18-1.

Brett Hayes went four innings with three strikeouts for the win.

Sam Clements registered three hits and four RBIs in the Pirates second win of the season.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Uens Pole Line beat the Mudhens 11-2.

It was the defending SHBL champions’ sixth win of the season to keep them in top spot in the seven-team circuit.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

The Tyendinaga Cardinals defeated the Melrose Farrell Excavating Shamrocks 5-1.  Jayden Hill pitched 3 1/3 innings for the win.  Jordan McMullen closed out the final 3 2/3 innings on the mound.
The Rhino Lining Rockies defeated Uens Pole Line 4-3.  Aaron Brennan pitched a complete game with 5 strikeouts.  Mitch Sills had a double and two RBI.

BELLEVILLE WOMEN’S FASTBALL LEAGUE ROUNDUP

MONDAY, JUNE 22

SieSloan Contracting came back at the bottom of the 6th inning to win 8-7 against Quinte Home Installations in a close match.
Ashley Brash pitched the win with four strikeouts. Kelsey O’Connell hit a double for the team.
Sarah Brenton and Shari Metcalf pitched for Quinte Home Installations with a combined 5 strikeouts.
Brenton added a home run and Maddison Meiklejohn hit a double.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Napanee Express U17 defeated EMS-Tech with Peyton Brooks and Rhea Hollingsworth sharing pitching duties for the team, racking up 11 combined strikeouts. Big hitters for Napanee included
Shayla Huyck with a triple and Sarah DiFazio, Aliyah Beleza, Savannah Parks and Ava Van Winckle each with a double.
Monday, June 29 is the second double header night of the season:
6:30pm: EMS-Tech vs P38 Energy Propane
8:30pm: Napanee Express U17 vs Quinte Home Installations