High Park Demons Celebrate Oktaberfest 2009

Eins, Zwei, Drei... DRINK

For those that don't know, the Demons constantly seek to become a more cultured club; to move beyond football and improve ourselves as members of a multicultural community. Last year provided a stunning example of French culture as observed from the pubs, clubs and casino's around Montreal.

This year we decided to move futhur east and investigate the cultural habits of the German people. So what better place to go than New Berlin (to the lay person, that would be Kitchener, Ontario). To celebrate in the most sacred of festivals, Oktoberfest. A traditional German ceremony which only acknowledges the most noble of past times: Polka, Sauerkraut and Beer.

From the heart of a hockey arena turned bier hall, thirty Demons and their supporters discovered that cement floors and spilly drinkers lead to five star wipe outs, the Germans created the first Kindergarten, and German bouncers have no sympathy when you try to reasonably discuss that you have a mild case of vertigo whenever you are above sea level. It was an experience of discovery and we feel enriched because of it.

Next year, potential cultural studies may include: the Irish in Boston, the Scotich in New Scotland (Nova Scotia) or our neighbours the Americans.

September 25th: High Park Demons Present the 2009 AFL Grand Final

Watch the St. Kilda Saints take on the Geelong Cats for the right to be called the 2009 AFL Premiers! The party starts at 10PM and will continue till the 2009 AFL Premiers are crowned.

Whelan's Gate Irish Pub is hosting the event and is located at 1663 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario. The pub is just west of the High Park/Bloor West & Keele Street area.

Cover is $10 at the door and proceeds go to support the High Park Demons A.F.C.

Contact The High Park Demons for more information.
 

Demons Alumni Party - A celebration of 20 years of Mustangs/Demons footy!

After our Round 10 game against the Ottawa Swans on August 8th, the High Park Demons will be hosting a night of honour to our members and supporters over the past 20 years.

The party will be hosted at our sponsor pub Whelan's Gate at 1663 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario. The pub is just west of the High Park/Bloor West & Keele Street area.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Your ticket will include:

• Beer and Discounted Mixed Drinks
  
• Food
• Door Prizes

Contact The High Park Demons to get your tickets fast, because once they are gone we cannot issue more.

Round 9 - Demons lose the match that almost wasn't

The High Park Demons traveled west to Guelph to take on the Gargoyles in Round 9. With the Gargoyles coming off a big win against Hamilton in Round 8 and the Demons looking to end their five round loss streak, Round 9 looked promising for both sides. As 2PM rolled closer, no OAFL umpire had reported and everyone pulled out a cell phone to see if the league had forgotten about the game. By 3PM, the Demons and Gargoyles decided to soldier on without a league official and a quickened game of fifteen minute quarters.

The score was tight during the first quarter with the Demons holding their own. From the second and third quarters, frustrations started to boil on the side of The Red and Blue as Guelph pulled ahead even farther. In the forth quarter, the Demons pulled together for one last attempt, but it was too late. Gargoyles win 11.7.73 to the Demons 4.3.27.

Following the game, bruised egos were repaired with a keg of beer and partying in Whitby hosted by Kevin "Tone Loc" Toner. With spirits higher, the Dees are looking forward Round 10's match against the visiting Ottawa Swans and the following Mustangs/Demons Alumni Party hosted at our sponsor pub Whelan's Gate.

Round 3 - Its winning time. Dees win a big one vs. the Rebels

A motivated and hungry Demons squad showed up at Humber North with barely a full team, but with the return of Adam Fraser from his gallavanting in Australia, spirits were high. The OAFL Phantom had the team ready to prove the naysayers wrong as the whole talk of "Expect to see High Park arrive at the grounds with beach towels and towing boats behind their pick ups as they stop into Humber North on their way to Muskoka. Rebels by 8 goals" got everyone a bit riled up. Thank you Phantom!

The first quarter saw the Demons get a quick goal, which was huge for the confidence of the rookies, who have seen little in the way of winning ways over the last 2 games. With some back and forths, the first quarter saw the Demons and Rebels looking very even. The second quarter saw the rebels regain some composure, and kicked several goals, vs the Demons one. The contest was still quite even.

The 3rd quarter saw the Demons come back and regain a little bit of momentum. With some fine play by new rookie Aussie Andrew Norville (who I believe played his first game of footy ever, being a New South Welshman), the Demons managed to reduce the Rebels lead to just one goal going into the 4th. The 4th quarter saw the Demons come out firing, with some motivating talk and the realization that the game could be won.

Some great rucking by floppy, great movement by Shane Boyd and the lads, and containing defense, the Demons pulled it off. Final score Demons 9-10-64 to Rebels 8-7-55.

For more pics of Round 3 - click here

2009 Demons Executive Named

President Dale Simnett
Vice President Adam Fraser
Social Director Ante
Recruitment Directors Ed Worsfold, Chris Symons, Alex Hendrix
League Liaison Kevin Wilson
Team Liaison Mike Dahm
Treasury Dale Simnett
Fundraising Director Kevin Toner
Website Ed Worsfold