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Defending champ Blue Devils lose League 1 Ontario opener A shorthanded Oakville Blue Devils team couldn't provide a winning effort for the 500 fans who attended the defending League 1 Ontario champions' home opener on Sunday. The Blue Devils dropped a 1-0 match to FC London at Sheridan College Stadium Before the game, the Blue Devils were presented with Ontario and Inter Provincial championship trophies in honour of their memorable 2015 season. Several of this season's players weren't available because of injuries or university team commitments. It gave some of the new arrivals and younger Blue Devils a chance to display their talents. The closest Oakville came to scoring was in the 29th minute when Filipe Vilela, the league MVP who led all scorers last year, hit the post. After a scoreless first half, London broke the deadlock on a Petar Karan goal in the 57th minute, connecting on a hard shot from the edge of the penalty area. Blue Devils goalkeeper Scott Shewfelt was red carded and ejected in the 77th minute for a challenge outside the penalty area. "We did not perform as well as we have done in our pre-season buildup," Duncan Wilde, Oakville's head coach, said. "I felt we deserved something from the game as it was a very evenly-balanced contest. Goals win games and we need to work hard in training in that area." The Blue Devils travel to Windsor on Saturday, May 7 for a 4 p.m. kickoff against the Stars. OMBA opens season Saturday The Oakville Minor Baseball Association will celebrate the start of the 2016 season on Saturday, May 7 at Oakville Park. A parade by teams starts things off at 11:30 a.m., followed by comments from Oakville mayor Rob Burton, who will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at 12:45 p.m. More than 600 people are expected to be at the park for the festivities, with concession stands open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. From left, CEO of the Oakville Soccer Club David Harris and players Mackenzie Wilde, Taylor MacNamara and Anthony Doran accept 2015 championship trophies from League 1 Ontario commissioner Dino Rossi at the Burlington Blue Devils' opening game Sunday at Sheridan College Stadium.| photo submitted 39 | Thursday, May 5, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com minOr Oaks hOckey assOciatiOn pre-tyke prOgram (5 and 6 year olds, 2010/2011 birth years for 2016/17 season) Evaluation Skates September 17-18, 2016 Season starts October 3, 2016 · MOHA play off format new this fall (5 and 6 year olds, 2010/2011 birth years for 2016/17 season) minOr Oaks hOckey assOciatiOn initiatiOn prOgram starting this fall Evaluation Skates September 17-18, 2016 Season starts October 3, 2016 · Gala Day March 5, 2017 players On ice twice/week One game and one practice per week *Program offered to qualified participants based on evaluation skate results* players On ice twice/week Monday-Thursday: Skill development Sunday: Games/practice sessions price $575 price $375 OptiOn tO purchase equipment packages MOHA is a member association of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. All coaches are OMHA certified. protective package includes shoulder, elbow, neck, mouth, shin pads, pants, bag. $49. · full package includes Protective package, skates, stick and helmet. $99. Equipment will be fully fitted through Corbett's Source for sports. *Equipment package available for first time participants only* · Have FUN! Play Hockey! Learn the FUNdamentals! · Professionally trained instructor overseeing the program · NHL themed teams · Questions? Please call the MOHA 905-338-9220 Registration forms available online at www.moha.ca