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THE BENCH
THE BENCH

An Interview with Steven Iwachniuk

By Molly Kett “If it was not for hockey, I would not success as hockey players and even
be the person that I am today. When more importantly, as people.”
teven Iwachniuk, the revered coach I played for the Cornwall Colts, we For Iwachniuk, coaching is more
Sof the Morrisburg Lions Jr Hockey were the #1 ranked Jr A Hockey Team
than a profession; it is a calling rooted
Team, has a profound passion for the in Canada. That was a big deal, and the Photo Submitted
in a deep love for the game and a
sport that has not only shaped the lives life lessons that I was taught in being
desire to impart life skills to the next
of young athletes, but also cultivated in an organization and environment
generation.
a culture of sportsmanship, resilience, like we had in Cornwall at that time
and camaraderie within the teams he was awesome,” said Iwachniuk. “So “I love seeing the players have
touches. many people who play have never had fun and work hard. Just seeing them
the opportunities that I’ve had in the compete every day and love every
Iwachniuk’s journey in the world of
hockey is full of dedication, triumphs, game, and I really enjoy sharing my second of playing the best game in the
and invaluable life lessons. As a player, experiences and lessons with them to world is why I keep coaching,” said
he has won three championships while help motivate them and to let them Iwachniuk. “Most coaches think of
playing junior hockey. He has played know that if I can do it, so can they. I success by how many games they win
for the Sudbury Wolves, Cornwall love teaching the game and it’s been so and if they win the championship. I
Colts, and the Morrisburg Lions. Since incredible to see so many players learn think of success as; does every player
then, he has coached many teams and these little lessons that I’ve taught love the game? Do they want to come
has seen plenty of coaching success. them over the years and have so much Continued on page 55

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