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Novice B Braves Victorious in Home Tournament

By Todd Anderson In the final, NGS went head-to-head with
Lower St. Lawrence rival Alexandria Glens.
he NGS Novice B Braves captured the A The two teams provided some excellent
Tchampionship at their home tournament entertainment trading goals in the first period

in Finch, on Oct. 24, and looked good doing leading to an exciting final. Grady opened

it. Sporting new jerseys the North-Glen-Stor the scoring midway through the period for
Braves have purchased this season, the young NGS, after an effective give-and-go play with

novice team becomes the association’s first Anderson, only to have Alexandria’s Jacob
championship team with the new duds. St. Denis knot the score at 1-1 a minute later.
NGS opened the tournament at North In the second period, the Braves regained the
Stormont Arena with a 6-1 victory over lead when Nuttall scored early on assisted by
the Casselman Vikings. Despite the early- MacMillan. Heading into the third, down by
morning start, the Braves’ shooters were a goal, the Glens didn’t waste any time as
ready for action as they took a 4-0 lead after Donald McDougald scored under a minute

the first period with goals from Blake Nuttall in to make the score 2-2. Grady restored the
(2), Caleb Grady, and Vinny Anderson. home side’s lead, with 6:30 remaining, sliding
Nuttall capped off a fabulous game scoring the puck under the Alexandria goaltender for
another goal in each of the second and third the eventual game-winning goal. Nuttall
periods. Carter Rolland had three assists in capped off his productive tournament after
the victory with Anderson, Grady, and Josh streaking down the wing and filling in an

MacMillan handing out one each. Dryden empty-net with 1:06 remaining to seal a 4-2
Coleman was victorious in goal. Casselman victory.
spoiled Coleman’s shutout bid, with just

1:20 remaining, when Cedryk Baril found In the B final, Casselman defeated North

the back of the net. Dundas 2 by a 5-2 score. In the C final, North
Dundas 1 defeated Nepean 6-0.
In the Braves’ second game, they handled
the Nepean Grizzlies 12-0. Nuttall, Grady, NGS also had some success during a mid-
and Noah Mainville each had two goals day skills competition, as the relay race team
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while Rolland had a goal and two assists. of Noah Mainville, Carter Rolland, Blake
Lukas Sullivan, Anderson, Aiden Coleman, Nutttall, and Vinny Anderson captured the The NGS Novice B Braves captured the A championship at their home tournament in
MacMillan, and Hayden Darling all added victory. Alexandria’s Finch, on Oct. 24. Pictured in front is Dryden Coleman. Second row from left: Caleb
Greater Cornwall & Areas Community Sports Newspaper Cason Deguire was
singles in the win. Grady, MacMillan and named the top goaltender. North Dundas Grady, Aiden Casselman, Blake Nuttall, Vinny Anderson, and Kyan Helmer. Third
Kyan Helmer each had two assists while 1 skater Cole Van Lanen won the shootout row from left: Carter Rolland, Josh MacMillan, Lukas Sullivan, Noah Mainville, and
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Dryden Coleman earned the shutout this event while a Nepean skater captured the Hayden Darling. Back row from left: Assistant Coach Joey Sullivan, Head Coach Todd
time around. accuracy shooting competition. Anderson, and Assistant Coach John Grady. Photo Photo submitted: Marc Coleman
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Sports Energy presents Sports Panel

Greater Cornwall & Areas Community Sports Newspaper

Sports Energy would like to congratulate Jacob Ruest , who was recently drafted in the NLL by the Calgary
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Roughnecks. What do you feel it takes for an athlete to separate themselves from the pack and go on to higher
achievement, and how should parents play a role in their development?
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Jim Riddell - Seaway Karate Club - Congratulations Jacob Ruest, on being drafted by the Calgary Roughnecks. To move up, an
athlete will need to have the proper athletic ability as well as the required size and strength. He or she should also be motivated, have
a strong work ethic, and the mental toughness to never give up no matter what. An athlete should also be coachable and willingly do
whatever is asked of him or her. It also never hurts to be at the right place at the right time and have what someone is looking for. As
an athlete moves up the parental role will become less hands on, but one that should continue to remain very support

Gilles Gaudet - Sports Enthusiast - First I would like to congratulate Jacob Ruest on his latest achievement. How many pro
athletes were told they would never make it, but did? To become an “elete” athlete, first you have to love and have a passion for the

sport you chose. Sacrifice and healthy living habits come next. Discipline is also required, not just in your sport, but juggling the

rest of your life, school work etc. Your skill set and development over the years will be influenced by the above. My advice to parents

is to be realistic, support your child in a positive way. Don’t try to rush the “System”, let your child enjoy his or her involvement
in youth sports.

Jake Lapierre - Conditioning Coach - Sports Energy Panel
I feel parents play a big role in the development of a young athlete. Along with all the practices, training & fitness conditioning young

athletes require to improve their talents, support from parents is crucial in the development of a young athlete’s mindset. That support

doesn’t just involve getting a child to the rink, field or gym; it requires parents to understand the complexities and needs of the child
and the importance of creating a balance of doing the right things, at the right time, in the right way in order to help the child develop

the right attitude and understanding - to enable him or her to be able to choose a path in sports that fits them. By supporting and enabling a young athlete
to develop the right mindset, young gifted athletes will have the attitude and understanding to use their skills and understand what it takes to reach their
goals.