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Char Lan Rebels: A Season of Success and Growth
By Molly Kett With only one loss throughout
the regular season, the Rebels’
he Char Lan Rebels had a performance was nothing short
Tseason to remember, marked of remarkable. Bissonnette views
by outstanding achievements and this accomplishment as a valuable
a commitment to excellence, both lesson in humility and respect for
on and off the ice. Coach Mario their opponents.
Bissonnette reflects on the team’s “It kept us grounded as a team
remarkable journey, sharing for our long season ahead,” said
insights into their impressive Bissonnette. “It was a way to help
regular season, tournament success, teach our players about the need
and plans for the future. to always respect our opponent.
“We had a great regular season We preached all year that if you
with a lot of success,” said don’t respect your opponent and
Bissonnette. “I’d like to think put in 100% effort every time you
that we produced good skill show up to the rink, you give them
development along with lasting a chance to be the better team that
memories amongst the kids. The night.” Photo Submitted
players showed up all season. They The team’s success extended win at the Cornwall Tournament. Bissonnette. “I don’t worry about
practiced hard and played even beyond the regular season, While the ultimate goal was to play these kids, as the passion for the
harder. demonstrated by their silver medal on Sunday, Bissonnette notes the game goes deep, so that alone will
significance of reaching the finals lead to more success in the future.”
and acknowledges the tournament’s
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Family owned Business Since 1988 Bissonnette attributes the highlights the camaraderie among
Presents “Famous Sports Quotes” team’s success to hard work and a the players, both on and off the
commitment to playing the game ice, from team dinners to league
the “Rebels Way.” championship celebrations. “Plus,
“None of us is as smart as all of us.” the look of joy on their faces when
“To the team, that means to show
Ken Blanchard they realized they were league
up to play, play with intensity,
champs,” said Bissonnette.
outwork our opponent, a good
forecheck with a better backcheck, Bissonnette also took a moment
ALL BLINDS
ALL BLINDS to always be first on the puck, to express gratitude to the entire
and play ‘We over Me,’” said Rebels family for their support and
Bissonnette. “All 11 players along dedication throughout the season.
with a few call-ups’ love and “Thanks to, Daphnie, Chris,
SAVE 50 % passion for the game is what made Jason, Nathan, Steve and the Rebels
UP UP
this team a success.”
TO TO
family. A coach is only as good as
Looking ahead to the next his support staff,” said Bissonnette.
SOL-R season, Bissonnette emphasizes the “From the parents that trusted me
importance of continued hard work to teach their kids, my wife who
Since 1988 and dedication. put up with late night prep, to an
Celebrating 36 years “Success is not easy and to get excellent manager that handled
EVERYTHING, my amazing staff
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Paints, Blinds, Shutters need to always keep working. Like that sold our team messages, and
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hard. Thank you. Go Rebels Go!”
time and more puck time,’” said
