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about “the money.” their new manager John Schneider.
MURPHY’S SPORTS LAW As a fan, I enjoy his approach much
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He brings instant credibility to the
better than Charlie Montoyo. The
Blue Jackets. Columbus just upped
for themselves when they become Jays are stealing bases, activating
free agents and decide to leave their their chances for playoff success the hit and run, and playing fun-
favourite team for the big money with the signing of Gaudreau. to-watch baseball. They have set
contracts. I don’t blame Flames fans for themselves up for a playoff run,
being upset. But it is the reality which will make the final two
So, when Johnny Gaudreau
decided to sign with Columbus that is today’s NHL. At least they months of the regular season fun to
were able to pick up some solid watch.
instead of staying with Calgary,
fans were dismayed, confused, and assets in the Matthew Tkachuk I want to take this opportunity to
trade. Jonathan Huberdeau and
beside themselves because he left say thank you to a group of young
over $15 million on the table to Mackenzie Weegar will be valuable ladies who have been fun to be
leave the Flames. assets, whether they sign with the around all summer long. I have
Flames and remain as players, or
It’s definitely a change to see they will be traded for even more been lucky enough to be a coach for
the U19 purple team in Cornwall
an athlete sign for so much less. assets.
Kinsman girls’ softball. They are a
But understanding that Johnny
Gaudreau is a US born player and Any way you shake this up, it’ll fun group of girls, win or lose. They
By David Murphy he wants his family to grow up in be a much different looking team in play because the game is enjoyable.
Calgary, but they will still be a fun It makes coaching them that much
the US, it makes a lot of sense why
ports fans can be a different team to watch. easier. Thank you, ladies, for letting
Sbreed. Some fans criticize he would want out a small Canadian me be a part of your season.
market. This and that… The Toronto Blue
their formerly favourite athletes
for being greedy and looking out He can never be blamed for being Jays are enjoying success under That’s Murphy’s Law.
South Branch Garage presents
“Game On” in South Glengarry
Meet our Athletes
Gill McDonald
School: Char-Lan DHS Grade: 10
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August’s Game On athlete is Williamstown’s
Gill McDonald. A student going into Grade
10 at CLDHS, Gill is a sports enthusiast. “I
enjoy playing hockey, soccer, volleyball,
golf, badminton, and I like to do cross-
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country running,” he states. “When it comes
to preferring individual or team sports, I’d
have to say I enjoy playing team sports more.
You get to spend time with friends, and they
help you improve. To me sports is about being
part of a team, adding skill, and getting better
together.”
One sport that Gill says he’s never played but would like to try is baseball.
Presently, Gill plays soccer with one of the two Char-Lan U19 GSL squads.
During the winter months, he plays hockey with the Char-Lan Hockey
Association. He has also taken up refereeing hockey. “If I never would have
gotten involved in different sports, I wouldn’t know as many people or have
as many skills to be proud of,” Gill says. “I like to be involved with sports
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