Richmond Pioneers 10 Team Chile 0. The rampaging Richmond Pioneers hit double figures with a 10-0 defeat of Team Chile. Ken Johnston got the scoring underway early in the game, with the first of his three goals, his second hat-trick of the season. Graham Mason added a second Pioneer goal soon after, courtesy of a great 'dummy' by Jimmy Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald would add the third, as he hammered home from an acute angle. By now the game had degenerated into a heavily one-sided game, and before the half, Johnston added his second, and supersub "Gario" Byrne was awarded the fifth goal, although video replay clearly showed Johnston's shot was three feet over the line before Byrne buried it.

The second half lacked any competitive edge, but was highlighted by a John Tsang hat-trick and a 'stunning' half volley from Tony McBride, his first marker of the season. The game tempo slowed down to a crawl, until referee Jimmy Sommerville mercifully blew the final whistle.

The Pioneers remain unbeaten at home. The stats page reveals that both John Tsang and Graham Mason are on four game scoring streaks, and the team has only conceded 9 goals in the last 7 games.

Next game. We're on the road for the next two games. This weekend is Pitt Meadows, at Twin Rinks 114 Ave at Bonson. From the Loughheed Hwy, go south on Harris Road, then east on Hammond to Bonson. Check the schedule page to get the map(s). The Richmond guys are car pooling, meeting at the Pioneer Pub at 8:30am.

Christmas Dinner. The Pioneers annual team Christmas Dinner is to be held on Saturday Dec 21st at the Richmond Inn, at 7:00pm.

Viva Las Vegas. Mike is taking a team to a Las Vegas Over 48 tournament on Jan 18 to Jan 20, 2003. Contact Mike or John Tsang if you are interested.

Here's the Pioneers team photo taken before the third place game against Cliff Avenue in the Penticton Tournament.