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MURPHY’S SPORTS LAW By David Murphy

25th
They They call call the the 25th That’s a pretty impressive number for any Junior being Kyle Baun.
Anniversary, the Silver hockey team. The first Cornwall Colts link to Colgate

Anniversary. The Colts The Colts have hosted two Fred Page Cup University was on that 92-93 team; in the form of
hope to line 2016-17 Eastern Canadian Championships (2003 & Dru Burgess. Ross Craig is the most recent Colts
with silver as they 2015) as well one RBC Cup National Jr A alumni to skate with the Raiders when he kicks
celebrate their 25th Championship (2008). That means, the Colts off his freshman NCAA campaign in the fall.
season in Cornwall. have participated in seven Fred Page Cups and Clarkson, Ohio State, Union, Ferris State,
All the Cornwall two RBC Cups (they earned their spot in 2000 in and St. Lawrence University are just a handful of
Colts have done since Fort McMurray, Alberta). other NCAA hockey programs that have assisted
fi rst season, when
that
that first season, when That first season in 1992-93 led by Captain Colts Alumni in advancing in hockey as well as

Don Derry moved the club
Don Derry moved the club Stephane Marleau’s 114 points set the tone for education.

f r o m Massena to Cornwall to help fi ll Twenty-five years ago Brian Mulroney
f r o m
Massena to Cornwall to help fill what the franchise would become.

the void left by the departure of the Royals in the A 15 year-old Chad Kilger would be the was Prime Minister of Canada, the Pittsburgh
spring of 1992, is build a culture of winning on fi rst of many future OHL players to suit up for Penguins won the second of their back-to-back
and off the ice. the Colts prior to moving up the junior hockey Stanley Cups, the Toronto Blue Jays won their

The Colts have won five CJHL/CCHL ladder. Andrew Ming is the most recent alumni fi rst World Series and Bill Clinton was elected to

Championships in that time including twice to use the Colts as a springboard to the OHL. his first term as US President.
doing it back-to-back. Add to that the three Kilger will also always be the first Colts Twenty-five years also marked the birth of

other league finals they’ve participated in and Alumni to reach the NHL with the most recent one of the most successful Jr A franchises when

that makes 8 final appearances after 24 seasons. Colts grad reaching the best league in the world the Colts opened their doors for the fi rst time.
Men’s and Women’s Hockey programs for many years, winning
Whistle Stops many tournament titles. There has to be an award out there
somewhere for them.

So Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk is not happy
The “Team” has just completed Issue # 41, and as always, with Coach Dave Cameron and is promising Sens fans with
I would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Margo (Editor),
change. My vote to replace Cameron - Mark Crawford. A
Gary (Sales), Bernadette (Website), our writers - Todd, Molly,
classy guy with a proven record in the NHL, I feel he deserves
Victoria, Jordan, Derrick, and John, our editorial columnists
another shot in the NHL. (If he wants to resume his career.)
- Jim, Jorge, Dave, the Sports Panel - Gilles, Jake, Jim, our

distribution locations, our advertisers, and of course the people It seems the last people most minor league hockey team
who are featured in our stories. I hope you enjoy # 41 owners listen to are their accountants. The River Kings are back
for next season, but owner Steve Moreau needs a substantial
Kudos to Bishop Cup organizer Thom Racine. Hard amount of new fans to come out to River Kings’ home games.
to believe, but the Cup celebrated its 10th anniversary last
The Moreau family has made a huge commitment to make the
month. The brainchild of Racine, he has organized each Cup
team work in Cornwall. The foundation is strong to build on.
challenge. We will never capture the excitement of the early
GM Rick Lalonde and Coach Bob Desjardins know what they
years when the Si Miller Arena was packed with cheering are doing on the hockey side. The big question, will area hockey

students from St. Joe’s and HT, but the concept lives on; the
fans co-operate and allow them to build a large season ticket
rivalry is there and the game gives students an opportunity
base, which they need.
to get out, show their school spirit, have some fun, and help
a great cause, The St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Drive. When the Jr “A” Colts season ended, so did the Jr careers
Ready for another 10 years Thom? of six players. Sports Energy wishes graduating players Parker
Krol, Brett Nichol, Ross Craig, Matt Morin, Lawson MacDonald,
Good luck to the group promoting a new gym to be built
and Lawson MacDougall all the best in their future endeavors.

in Cornwall. It is definitely something we could use. Too bad
that empty building at the corner of Brookdale and Second St Congrat’s and good luck to Coach Frank Hincks and his
on the former Domtar site couldn’t be converted. Major Bantam AAA Wild Hockey team which will be competing
at the provincial championships this month.
Congrats to Coach Marc Sauve and his Seaway Valley
Minor Bantam “AA” squad on being crowned ODMHL Almost time for Golf, local clubs are preparing to open
Champions. soon.

I would be hard pressed to find 2 coaches with a more Winners never Quit and Quitters Never Win.

successful coaching resume than Sean Boulerice and Mike Signing out until next Month
Pettinella. They have guided and coached the SLC Sharks Mike Piquette, Publisher