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www.sportsenergynews.com Issue #136 May 2024 13
Presents Whistle Stops
Whistle Stops
By Mike Piquette
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The “Team” has just completed Issue #136, and as always, I would
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like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Marion (Editor), Bernadette (Website), CASH?
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• Gold our writers, Molly, Victoria, Thom, Casey, Jim, Carrie, and Christine . Thanks
• Musical Instruments
• Silver to our editorial columnists, Jim, Jorge, Dave, Peter, Nikolai, Janeen, Alex,
• Firearms
• Jewelry Roxee, Rosanne, Brad, Thorin, • Gold • Musical Instruments
• Hunting Accessories Marion, and Grant. Cheers to The Sports
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• Watches Panel: Peter, Jake, and Jim. Appreciation goes out to our neighbourly advice • Firearms
• Coins columnists Brian, Mike, and Max, our crossword puzzle writer Doug, as well
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• Scooters
• Jewelry
• ATV’s
• Hand Tools as our distribution manager, Rene, our ad salespeople, Gord, Dave, and Natalie, • Fishing Accessories
• Watches
our distribution locations,
• Power Tools • Snowmobiles our advertisers, and of course the people who are
• Scooters
featured in our stories. I hope you enjoy # 136.
• Tool Accessories • Trailers • Coins
My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Ukraine. • Hand Tools • ATV’s
Also -Skid Steers, Mini-Excavators Seadoo’s, • Power Tools • Snowmobiles
The Colts could not get by the Smiths Falls Bears in round 2 of the
Boats, RV’s, Motorcycles, Cars & Trucks
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playoffs, dropping the series 4 games to 1. Smiths Falls is now battling the • Trailers
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Navin Grads in an exciting final.
Also -Skid Steers, Mini-Excavators Seadoo’s,
Congrat’s to Colts player Nicolas Gingras, who has signed with UNC
Boats, RV’s, Motorcycles, Cars & Trucks
Chapel Hill in North Carolina. I felt Nicolas was the Colts’ hardest worker and
their fastest skater.
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Congrat’s also to Colt’s goaltender Donald Hickey, who has signed
with the Charlottetown Islanders.
Did you know Brad Marchand is the Bruins all-time leading playoff
goal scorer? Not bad for a Rat.
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NHL franchise within a week of the announcement.
I didn’t predict this one, after being fired by New Jersey, Lindy Ruff Energy Ne ws
has been rehired by the Buffalo Sabres. A team he coached from 1997 to 2013
Pittsburg Penguins didn’t have a great year with Kyle Dubas running Stories And More About The People In Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
the show. I predict Sheldon Keefe replaces Mike Sullivan behind the bench Editorial: Mike Piquette, mike@sportsenergynews.com
there, if the Leafs remain true to form and get eliminated by Boston.
Editor: Marion Dalley
I believe Leaf’s President, Brendan Shanahan, made his first big Graphic Design: Lynn Dillabough,
mistake when he gave the GM job to Dubas over Mark Hunter. I would even
think the Leafs may have won a cup with Hunter running the show. dillydesigns@eastlink.ca
Business Development/Advertising: Mike Piquette,
It’s nice to see the Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame is back up and running. mike@sportsenergynews.com or 613-662-3654
It has been on hiatus since 2018, largely due to the pandemic. Congrat’s to all
this year’s inductees. Sales: Gord Shaver, 613-362-8004
gordshaver@hotmail.com
I was one of the inductees this year. I would like to thank the selection
committee. My dad was inducted in 1967, and I’m sure my mom and dad were Sports Energy is a monthly publication covering the Greater Cornwall Area.
smiling from above when the announcement was made. I am honoured to be a Our goal is to offer a quality, informative, and enjoyable newspaper and
website to our readership, focusing on the accomplishments of the many
new member of the HOF.
gifted athletes and sports organizations in our area. The opinions and
I recently ran into Al Perkins at Rogers Marina. After our usual chat statements of our writers and columnists are not necessarily the opinion
about family, cottages, and boats, he had to ask me: What is the difference of Sports Energy.
between Leafs and Leaves? Leaves are raked and Leafs are swept. Sports Energy is always on the lookout for positive sports stories.
Winners Never Quit, and Quitters Never Win! If you have a story you feel is worthwhile sharing, please email to
info@sportsenergynews.com.
‘Signing out until next month,’ All suggestions will be considered but not necessarily printed.
Mike Piquette, Publisher Visit us on the web at: www.sportsenergynews.com
