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The Stmlfl’ville minor midget AEQippetsadvancedtomefinal “flaw 'l‘heClipperswilltakepanin another tournament next month inSLCatharines. of the North Tomato Hockey Asso- ciation Christmas Tournament beforesettlingforthesilvermedal after falling 4-2 to Goulding Park last'I‘hursday. Buoyed by strong netminding from lake Canmng and Matt Mor- ries in round-robin play over host North Toronto 4-3, the Pickering Selects 6-1 and Brampton Sharp shooters 5-1. With those victories, the Clipâ€" persfinishedfirstmtheirpooland gainedentrytothefinal. Despite dropping the final, Clippers’ head coach A] Hamilton said it was a vast improvement from their first tournament earlier in the season in which they failed to qualify for the playofis. “This group has been improv- mgsteadilyallseasonandrecently defeated two ofthe top teams in leagueplay,someyarestaningto believe and have confidence as a team."hesaid lake Canning. Hayden Gibson, Chris Garbos, Alex Popper and Taylor Nihda, Other players contributing to the club’s run to the final included Mike Nauta, Andrew Baggs, Daniel Szabo, Ben Hamilton. Chris Mat- soukis, Hayden Burton, Ieramy Boston, Connor McCormmack, Sfimulfifivm C lillllII‘E-‘lfier‘x 1 Welémm yr Welcome to. ST. Rev. Kathryn Sultan, Minister 6432 Main 81. We Phone - 905-640-3151 email: nianesmuflvifleabeflnetca Bums Supper Parkvicw Village - 5 pm. ‘51!” welcoming afler 150 years’ ‘A fi-Iendb'fandb' cburcb’ Bible Study - 9 a.m. Hymn-sing - 9:45 a.m. Service of Worship â€" 10 am. Church School â€" 10:15 am. 3T. AMES P SBYTERIAN CHURCH The Stoufl'ville minor peewee AEGippexsbmketheirpendmm foreamingtiesbyskatingoffwith twovictoriesinOW-[Aactionlast weekend PlayhnghosttoNewmarketlast Saturday. the Clippers received a hat trick and one assist from Cole Gunathunge and one goal and three helpers from Max Vonkaufmannina4-3win. Michael Vasoon- celos, Tyler Sinclair and Bran- don Harrington each eamed one mmmmm Brody Krabi also collected three assists. Playing East Gwillimbury the following day, the Clippers received goals from Krabi and Alex Tashos in a hard~fought 2-1 win The two wins by the Clip- pers ended a four-game run in which they played the opposition to ties. The latest of which took place Dec. 23 when they battled the host Markham Waxers to a 2-2 draw. The {Slippers resume league play agamst Georgina in Keswick Sunday. Sinclair and Tyler Penet-Swirla each scored once for the Clippers. Sean O’Neill, and Krabiwereeachcreditedwim one Anglican Church of Canada 254 Sunset Blvd. 905640146! www.5touffvilleanglican.ca Sunday January 10, 2010 The Baptism of the Lord Services at 8 am 8. 10 am Nursery 8. Church School at 10 am Friday January 8 Floor Hockey at 7 pm Wednesday January 20 Healing Service at 7 pm Everyone Welcome! PastorlcffLaird Toes.7pm°]r.Yonth Grades6,78 We¢7pm°Kid’sClub Ages4toGrade6 Sunday, January 10th 10:00 am The 33-year-old Stouffville resident is doing so with the hope his career in the octagon could land him a fight in the prestigious Ultimate Fighting Championship, known in mixed martial arts circles as the UFC. Pierson took a giant step in that direction last month when he competed in the main event of a Wreck MMA series card in Gatineau, Que. Applying his mixed martial arts skills in a welterweight match (170 pounds and under) against Fabio Holanda,fia Brazil- ian jiu jitsu blackbelt, Pierson won by a knockout just one minute and 41 seconds into the opening round. BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA mhayakawa@yrmg. com Sean Pierson is keeping his fingers crossed these days.“ u Holanda, who has coached many UFC fighters, includ- ing current UFC welterweight champion George St. Pierre, had six victories in his last eight Stouffville Pentecostal Church COME 8: SEE Pierson hopes Quebec victory is ticket to UPC big time Stouffville fighter improves to 9-4 Christ Church Stouffville Sunday, January 10m 0 1pm Rev. David Lawrenson Chin-chill Baptist Church www.3pringvale.org Senior Paston Bob Flemming Associate Pastor: Jay Sandiford Student Ministries: Street Ben Banosik Children's Sharon Russell Counselling Services: Karla Kamerman Sunday, Jan. 10‘“, 2010 9:45 am. Celebration Service Pastor Jay Sandiford 11:“ am Sunday Scbodjoralages While Pierson bolstered his record in the octagon to 9-4, with five of those wins com- ing via knockout or technical knockout and the other four by submission, word has circulat- ed his latest accomplishment could be the ticket to entering the UFC. To do so would fulfill Pier- son’s ultimate dream since he became involved in mixed mar- SEAN PERSON: Stouflville fighte! wins Wreck MMA series card in Gatineau. Que. . a”... . .an’IMA/‘n ‘1 MW Parkview Village 12134 N'mth Line South springvale Smuffvillt Rd, at Kennedy Rd. 905-887-5651 WWW flMII. “440-1163 Mdmhmm 9:30 am - 10:55 am - tial arts. “I'm in a bit of a waiting period right now, but for good reasons. Rumours were around that the winner of this fight was being seriously looked at for the May UPC card in Montreal. again just rumours for now," Pierson said. In the meantime, Pierson was quick to note he’s received ofiers to showcase his fighting skills in several other mixed martial arts circuits. ‘ For now, though, he intends to carefully weigh what options will be available. Pierson credits his success to the hours he's logged training in the gym coupled with a sense of what’s required during the heat of battle. “I think that hard work is really the No. 1 factor for suc- cess that I’ve had so far. With that being said, I pride myself on being well rounded as a light can change pace and direction at any moment and my ability to adapt to the situation is an important attribute,” Pierson Everyone Welcome! WORSHIP SERVICE Epiphany 2 Wedding at Cana Building Spirits! Building Lives! Website: mm.“ 6:30 pm - BLOOMINGTON GOSPEL CHURCH 13660 Ninth Linc N. (905) 642-4414 Rev. Peter Pallant Sunday, January 10“ Sunday, January 10" 10:30 am Sunday School Morning Worship Service Evening Service