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Presents... Then & Now, Cornwall Colts Edition:

Brett Michaud

By Ashley March

rett Michaud is no stranger to
Bthe Cornwall ice. Along with
almost every young Canadian boy,
Michaud was born with skates
on his feet. Crediting his parents
and grandparents for financially

helping him reach his dreams in the
hockey world, Michaud excelled
and reached the minor midget
level with the ‘AA’ Seaway Valley
Rapids. “The hockey I played with
the Rapids, along with the coaching
developed me enough so I could
move on to higher leagues,” recalls
Michaud. “From there I moved on
to play Junior “B” for the CharLan
Rebels and then Junior “A” for the
Cornwall Colts.”

Michaud spent just under three
years with the Cornwall squad
working on his game. “I try to
be an all- around player and
do what I can for the team,” he
said. Although not being able to
win a championship, Michaud off from the rink to focus on his provide for all the athlete’s needs “The hockey scene in Cornwall

remembers a very significant schooling, however, he couldn’t under one roof. Complete with a is very strong and always has
moment in his time with the Colts. stay away for good. “I tried out full gym, Own The Ice features been. For around 1,000 fans to
In 2008, Cornwall had the honour for the Cornwall River Kings a synthetic ice so athletes can come out and watch the Colts on
of hosting the Royal Bank Cup at the beginning of the season,” practice their shooting and passing a Thursday night says a lot about
tournament which showcased the Michaud says with enthusiasm. “I skills. Michaud takes pride in his the city.” There’s no letting up
best National Junior “A” teams. “I attended training camp and played ability to help others. “I do off- with the amount of people who are
knew at the time it would be a once- in an exhibition game. Although ice training. Whether it’s one on enthusiastic about their hometown
in-a-lifetime experience.” As hosts, I didn’t make it, it was a great one or team training sessions, I’m teams. “With the addition of
the Cornwall Colts were given a experience. I’ll give it another go there. Own The Ice Hockey is the River Kings, it’s clear that
second life and an opportunity to next season.” open to any player who wishes to Cornwall is a hockey town.
showcase their skills to the nation. His recent endeavors showcase improve their game.” In between There were about 3,200 fans that
“Playing in and being a part of the his skills in the fitness aspects of sessions, he also puts in his time at attended their last playoff game

Royal Bank Cup; it’s something locally owned training facility, newly opened Deke and Squeak’s on a Monday night. That proves
I’ll never forget.” Bar and Grill. Cornwall can support two hockey
Own The Ice Hockey. The facility,
After the energy and excitement located on Fifth Street, is a Michaud believes in the hockey clubs. Make no mistake, people
wore off, Michaud took some time 10,000 square foot area geared to culture that surrounds Cornwall. here love their hockey.”

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