         The Carlyle PureChem Cougars returned to the rink with authority on Friday, Nov. 3, with a 6-0 win over the Arcola-Kisbey Combines.
                 With an estimated 740 people in attendance the PureChem Cougars efforts to bring in as many people as possible to not only enjoy the game, but support the Carlyle and Area KidSport was very successful. The guaranteed $5,000 50/50 ensured the winner of the 50/50, Karley Hislop, and KidSport would receive $5,000 each. Hislop decided to give back $1,000 of the $5,000 she won to KidSport as well on behalf of the Arcola-Kisbey Combines.
                 Dallas Lequyer, president of the PureChem Cougars said, "Because of the tremendous support we receive from our fans and the business community, our hockey team is in the position of being able to give back to the community."
                 "Right now, our choice is to help our local KidSport organization," added Lequyer. "We feel as a hockey team that there is no better thing to do than help kids from our area play a sport of their choice. And we'd like to thank our 50/50 winner Karley Hislop from Arcola who was so generous in donating $1,000 to KidSport on behalf of the Arcola Combines."
                 KidSport's Shelley Sargent said donations from the event have now enabled the charity to fulfill outstanding requests from throughout the local area to assist families financially, so their children can participate in sports.
                 "On behalf of Carlyle KidSport, I would like to thank everyone for coming out tonight to support your PureChem Cougars and Carlyle & District KidSport," Sargent told the crowd.
                 "Over the years, Carlyle KidSport has supported kids from Carlyle, Manor, Arcola and White Bear by paying their registration fees to take part in activities such as hockey, figure skating, gymnastics and karate."
                 "We are a volunteer organization," explained Sargent. "We would not be able to support the number of families that we do without community support and partnerships, such as the one we have formed with the PureChem Cougars."
                 "It is great to see that the PureChem Cougar hockey team's players and staff are willing to give back to the community. I'd like to extend a huge thank you to the PureChem Cougars for all of their support tonight and I look forward to our continued partnership."
                 "I would also like to thank Karley Hislop of Arcola who has donated $1,000 to KidSport on behalf of the Arcola Combines."
                 "KidSport is grateful for all of the generous support we've received tonight. Thank you."
                 Action began with the puck drop and at just under seven minutes into the game Kelly Currie found the netting for the first goal of the game and the season, with assists from veterans Joel Mack and Mark Shaw.
                 The second period saw the PureChem Cougars light up four goals with two scored by Captain Ben Johnstone; his first goal was assisted by Kelly Currie and goaltender Josh Hohn, while his second goal was assisted by Clayton Geiger and Cooper Fox. Kelly Currie saw his second goal of the night assisted by Ben Johnstone and Clayton Geiger. With 26 seconds left in the second period, Cooper Fox found his way to capitalize on a scoring position with an assist from Ben Johnstone.
                 In the third period Brett Turgeon turned on the speed and took the puck into the Combines end off an assist from Nathan Heck to earn the sixth goal of the game.
                 The Combines battled with the PureChem Cougars and had a couple of good opportunities, but goaltender Josh Hohn was a wall in the net. He was aided by strong defense keeping the opponents off the puck and clearing the end.
                 This year’s PureChem Cougars line-up includes Josh Hohn, Kruz Wilson, Terrance Ross, Ben Johnstone, Brett Turgeon, Troy Morriseau, Ty Currie, Kelly Currie, Brent McLean, Brayden Librion, Kaelan Thompson, Sam Matthewson, Nathan Heck, Clayton Geiger, Cooper Fox, Joel Mack, Mark Shaw, Branden Lequyer, Billy Greenwood, and Brayden Starr. They are being coached by Tim Lequyer, Dallas Lequyer, and managed by Dean Lequyer.
                 The Carlyle PureChem Cougars then travelled to Carnduff on Saturday, Nov. 4, where they lost 1-7. Ben Johnstone scored in the third period after the team battled throughout the first and second periods. Johnstone was assisted by Joel Mack and Brent McLean.
                 Elsewhere in the league Yellow Grass and Oxbow had a battle with Oxbow coming out on top 8-7. Action in the Big Six League continues this week and the Carlyle PureChem Cougars head to Bienfait on Sunday, Nov. 12, and will host at home against Wawota on Friday, Nov. 17.
                 Check The Observer each week for player profiles and a weekly update of PureChem Cougars action as well as a general look at Big Six League action.
