The weather’s been cold enough to freeze the pond at Alton Mill, setting the scene for the seventh annual Alton Millpond Hockey Classic Saturday. The main event of the day was a game between the Caledon Notables and the Caledon Hawks AAAAAAA team. The Noteables took the trophy, winning the match with a 14-11 final. On hand for the trophy presentation was Councillor Doug Beffort, Former NHL goalie Dave Dryden, Councillor Jennifer Innis, Caledon OPP Inspector Tim Melanson, Deputy Fire Chief and coach Mark Wallace, Manager of Economic Development Norm Lingard, Councillor Gord McClure, Matthew Strader, Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones, Deputy Fire Chief Darryl Bailey, Ian Todhunter and event co-chair Randy Ugolini. Photos by Bill Rea

Retired NHL Linesman Ray Scapinello and former NHL Goalie Dave Dryden handled the ceremonial face-off. Sean Berry took it for the Hawks, while Councillor Gord McClure represented the other side.

Members of the Alton Public School Choir, under the direction of Judith Phillips, sang both O Canada and their version of the Hockey Song.

Deputy Fire Chief Darryl Bailey and Manager of Economic Development Norm Lingard were trying to centre the puck.

Councillor Jennifer Innis was trying to get a shot past Larry Pevato.

Sean Berry and Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones were duelling for the puck.

Inspector Tim Melanson of Caledon OPP was on the fly.

Councillor Gord McClure was trying to get a shot on net.

Former NHL Linesman Ray Scapinello is seen with Alton Mill co-proprietor Jeremy Grant.

Several groups were out to take part in the action, including these young ladies representing the Orangeville Tigers.

Caledon’s Town Crier Andrew Welch took time to get into his uniform to officiate at the opening ceremonies of the Pond Hockey Classic, but he also spent part of the day calling play-by-play of the action.