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MURPHY’S SPORTS LAW E very journey starts
with that first step.
By David Murphy
Hockey fans in Cornwall and SD&G Time for a lifestyle change.
haven’t really noticed the NHL
Lockout.
Call and book your free
There’s a buzz around the area about the hour Fitness Consultation with
Cornwall Colts and what’s so far been
an up and down season. It’s safe to say the Colts will a certified Anytime Fitness trainer.
be among the top four CCHL teams come March and
will have a long playoff run.
The River Kings have drawn between 1,500 and 2,000
people to a pair of exhibition games putting on a really
good show. The talent, which was detailed in last
month’s column, has impressed local hockey fans with
some beginning to follow the team to away games in
Western Quebec. The River Kings fan base will only
grow as the season progresses and they beginning
winning hockey games. Saturday night’s may not
have any NHL games for a while but Al Wagar’s club
will help fill the void.
Then there’s the OHL. I’ve noticed local fans making
the trek to either Kingston or Ottawa to get a glimpse
of future NHLers. It’s a good product if you don’t
mind travelling a couple of hours.
And of course there’s always plenty of good local talent
on display at Benson Centre. The Typhoons (Cornwall
Girls) have hosted their first tournament with another Get in a workout.
to come in November. Seaway Valley is also well into
tournament season having hosted a successful one Get on with your life.
while Cornwall Minor Hockey continues to showcase
future talent with its teams.
All that hockey to watch and I haven’t even brought
up the Ontario Hockey Academy. The Cornwall based
hockey program has hosted and had success against
teams from Europe and the United States and will
continue to do so throughout the season, once again at
Benson Centre.
No NHL? No problem. That’s something the league 1360 Second St. E.,
and the player’s association should think about because
we’re not the only community finding other product to 613.935.7094
get our hockey fix.
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