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Akwesasne Junior “B” Lacrosse Team Announces

New Name

By Chessie Thomas-White Akwesasne Thunder, who played
out of the now-demolished Water
kwesasne, NY – After being Street Arena in Cornwall Ontario.
Aknown for the past ten years “The logo is an interpretation of our
as the Akwesasne Indians, the thunder beings,” explained Thomas.
Akwesasne Junior “B” Lacrosse “It also provides a bit of nostalgia for
organization is proud to announce many of our elders.”
their new team name: The Akwesasne The Akwesasne Junior “B”
Junior “B” Thunder.
organization has many exciting
“We are thrilled to introduce our changes coming for the fans this
new name and logo,” said Akwesasne coming season, including specialty
Junior “B” General Manager Turner nights benefiting local organizations
Thomas. “We have new changes in and a new partnership with the
our season programming that will Akwesasne Minor Storm Lacrosse
create a more exciting environment Program.
to cheer on Akwesasne’s team.”
“Our youth aspire to be future
The Thunder name has a long- Jr. B Thunder players and provide Head Coach Raweras Mitchell and Assistant Coach Myan Adams. Photos Submitted
standing history for Akwesasne continuity for the Akwesasne Minor Juniors and the Minors. I want to 28th and a home celebration on
residents. It recalls the days of the organization. I really want to have make sure we are creating a strong Sunday, April 30th against Nepean
Senior “A” team known as the a strong partnership between the development program, creating the 8:00 p.m. EST at the Anowarakowa
best possible players to transition into Arena on Cornwall island, Ont. Fans
the Junior program,” says Rhonda can expect to see some exciting
Aldrich, President Akwesasne Minor changes; including new uniforms,
Association. logos, merchandise and programming.
The Akwesasne Junior “B” We will be announcing tryout dates
Thunder will officially debut their on our social media channels. Follow
new look during the 2023 season our Instagram and Facebook for
against Gloucester on Friday, April updates.