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calculation reveals that they have
been behind the bench for upwards
of 750 games and have probably
logged close to 200,000 kilometres
on the team bus.
Boulerice has also coached the St.
Lawrence College golf team for 15
years and spent a number of seasons
coaching his daughters in minor
hockey. Pettinella has coached
men’s and women’s indoor soccer as
well as cross-country running teams
for the Cornwall campus. He has
coached minor sports in Cornwall’s
community as well.
“The number one reason that we
coach is because of the kids and their
college experience. If you were to
ever ask any player that went through
our system, the majority of them
would look back on Sharks’ hockey
as one of their most memorable
moments at SLC,” says Boulerice.
“Our philosophy is to treat them like
professionals and they will perform
like professionals.”
Pettinella says he and Boulerice but friendships that Sharks’ hockey
pride themselves on being the has developed over the years and
most organized and prepared team. still remain strong today, makes it
“There is probably not a team in all worthwhile.”
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the loop as disciplined as us. We Ladies’ Panther Rugby
do not condone the undisciplined
approach. The players have all
bought in and this has not been an Team Headed to BC
issue,” says Pettinella.
In terms of favourite coaching
memories, Boulerice and Petinella
have countless ones to reminisce
over. From an on-ice perspective,
Boulerice says they will never forget
the three provincial championships
they have been able to win.
“The competition is fierce in
both Men’s and Women’s hockey
so to come out on top is really quite
a feat,” says Boulerice. “Honestly
though, running into former players
after all these years and hearing
them talk Sharks’ hockey and
reminiscing about their days on the
JCSS Ladies’ Panther Rugby team from Cornwall, ON is taking part in a YMCA Youth
team, makes it all so worthwhile.
We have been at the helm for 17 SExchanges Canada Program. In early March, our group will be guests in Surrey, BC,
years. We have been fortunate to with the Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School team and, in turn, we host the Lord Tweedsmuir
group in late May.
have touched 100’s of lives and We will be travelling up to Parliament Hill on Thursday, May 19 to lunch with MPs John
Aldag (Surrey) and Guy Lauzon (S,D, & G), and explore Ottawa.
enhanced their post-secondary
education experience. At the end of Sumiha Karunagaran and Jenna Goulet received a very warm welcome from MP Guy
Lauzon on Friday, Jan 22 at 10:30. The girls explained our trip, expressed thanks for funding
the day, championships are exciting and for meeting with us on Parliament Hill, and to extend an invitation to the banquet on
May 21, 2016. (see attached photos)
Our fundraising activities include Philos Restaurant’s gracious offer to allow our rugby
girls to serve on Monday nights in February (1, 8, 22, and 29). The patrons who reserve
under St. Joe’s will have a lovely meal served by rugby girls and our team will retain all tips
from our service. The general public is more that welcome. Submitted Article
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