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Colts Profile - John Richer

By Victoria Klassen hockey. Richer can be found
working or looking into university
ohn Richer, 19, is heading into his classes. He has his sights set on
Jthird season with the Cornwall playing Division 1 hockey in the
Colts. U.S.

He is looking forward to hopefully Richer’s words of advice to
enjoying a full season of hockey and aspiring young hockey players who
playing in the upgraded Cornwall would one day like to play for a
Civic Complex. team like the Cornwall Colts is,
“Never stop working no matter what
The Cornwall Colts have already
started training and practicing the outcome is, win or lose, there is
always someone watching.”
together. The pre-season games are
quickly approaching, and the season
is set to start on September 23.
As with many athletes during the
pandemic and lockdowns, Richer
had to find ways to stay motivated
in his training. His gym trainer sent
him workouts that he did every day
at home, which often consisted of
weights or outside cardio.

This defensive player got started
in hockey when he was four years
old. He says that the best part of
his hockey journey has been all the
people he has met along the way -
friends and mentors alike.

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