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- The “Team” has just completed Issue # 5 and once again I - The 7th edition of the Pizza Hut Adult Hockey Tournament
would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Terry (Editorial), will be running from Jan 11th to 13th 2013. Thumbs up to
Bernadette (Web Site), the writers and editorial contributors, organizer Bill Dillabough on a job well done. For tournament
our distribution locations, our advertisers and of course the information contact pizzahut.cornwall@pppoe.ca
kid’s and people who make our stories possible. I hope you - It’s also that time of year when Big Ben Ski Hill Manager
enjoy issue # 5. Jack Ruest and his staff are busy making snow for all the local
- I had the opportunity to accompany Terry Tinkess when he skiers and snowboarders. The hill is a great facility right here in

interviewed Orval Tessier for a story in this Cornwall. To check out conditions call 613-933-6377
- Congrat’s to Major Midget coach Ray Landry and Manager
months edition of the Games are over. We visited with Orval
for over two and a half hours. The time flew by as we sat and Pat Dussault on organizing their 2nd charity food drive hockey

game for the Agape Centre.
talked about Orval’s playing and coaching career. I had a great
time, thanks Orval (and Terry) - Whistle Stops would highly recommend taking in a Major
Midget B game at the Benson Centre. This team is fast and
- I have to welcome back President Brian Caskenette to talented.
CMHA. We missed you in your absence.
- Our condolences to the family of the late Ron Casselman.
- Speaking of CMHA, Tournament Chair Debbie Caskenette Ron was the owner and GM of the Morrisburg Lions Jr B Hockey
has been hard at work planning the 51st edition of the CMHA Club for the past 32 years. Ron was always first class and I

AllState All Canadians Bantam Midget Tournament. It looks always enjoyed my conversations with him over the years.
like over 60 teams will once again participate at the Bantam Coach’s Quote of the Month:
and Minor and Major Midget Level. Check out the next edition “Great moments are born from great opportunities” Herb Brooks
of Sports Energy for more complete tournament coverage. Until next month, Enjoy the Energy Mike Piquette

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