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he calls his parents as the biggest
Father and son talked about influences in his development.
their feelings at becoming the first
“They are always supporting
father-son combo in club history.
me and pushing me to be better
“It’s awesome to be the first- every day.”
ever second-generation player Both Barnes and Iwachniuk
for the Colts,” says Rylan. “My have had previous experience
dad had a good few years with the skating with the organization
Colts and I will be looking to do during summer events and as
the same.”
affiliates this past season.
“(Rylan) has wanted to play Also drafted by the Colts
for the Colts since he was a little 4th Round – Brendan Watson
boy and to have this opportunity – D – 6’2 – 175 – L – Bainsville
is absolutely awesome,” says - Eastern Ontario Wild
Steven. “I have many memories 5th Round – John Richer –
playing for the Colts. They D – 6’3 – 165 –L – Cornwall –
have always been an amazing Eastern Ontario Wild
organization to play for. It’s 6th Round – Jack Ingram – D
always great even after all these – L – Seaway Valley AA
years to go into the rink and see 7th Round – Shane Gaudreau
people who were part of our – D – R – Seaway Valley AA
championship winning team that Josh Barnes Photo Ice Level Rylan Iwachniuk Photo Ice Level 8th Round – Andrew Dixon –
won two championships. and I know they will teach him to continue working hard, score C – Seaway Valley AA
what it takes to play at the Junior some goals, be aggressive, and be 9th Round – Ben Pineault –
(Rylan) will fit into their system
well because he is a hard-working A level and be successful.” a leader on this team. These are LW – Seaway Valley AA
player who likes to crash and bang Rylan says he knows what the also my expectations.” 10th Round – Nathaniel
and make things happen. My Colts expect from him, and their Iwachniuk also plays school Faubert – RW – Seaway Valley
wife Julie and I are very happy desires are exactly what he feels sports including basketball, AA
that he will be able to play for Ian he can contribute to the team. volleyball, and track and field. 11th Round – Alexander
MacInnis and Josh Coyle this year “Their expectations for me are Like most young hockey players, Oakes – D – Seaway Valley AA

MURPHY’S SPORTS LAW By David Murphy

The NHL playoffs have helped to build some strange pitching. It’s no different when Bill Belichick continues to run scores
allegiances through social media (specifically up, with his starters still playing in New England blowout victories in the
Facebook). It’s been strange seeing posts from NFL. If you don’t like it, outscore them!
born and bred Montreal Canadiens fans admitting This month’s Murphy’s Law wouldn’t be complete with a mention
the Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing of Tony Luis and Ronnie Robidoux. While you’re very familiar with
exciting, easy to watch hockey. Maple Leafs fans what happened April 15th at the Civic Complex (thanks to other stories
have cheered on the Ottawa Senators (mostly in Sports Energy), I’ll mention it again. The crowd was electric! The
because their distaste for the Boston Bruins is atmosphere was electric! Luis and Robidoux did the hometown fans proud
greater). It’s been a fun play-offs so far. This by winning their respective bouts. What’s impressive is the thought that
Maple Leafs fan is now cheering for the Edmonton both say their best is yet to come! And THAT is worth looking forward
Oilers (another fun team that’s easy to watch) and to more boxing events in Cornwall!
actually hoping the Sens can manage to advance deeper
into the race to the Stanley Cup.
The memes involving PK Subban and Max Patio Ready have brought
laughter from hockey fans of all stripes.
It’s good to see that the NHL is living up to its desired purpose – to
entertain.
Speaking of entertaining…Marcus Stroman is helping keep fans
interested in baseball while the Blue Jays are off to their worst start in a
decade. Some are complaining at Stroman’s excitement when he pitches.
He fist pumps strikeouts and nice plays that get the third out of an inning.
In a season in which the Blue Jays are fumbling, Stroman gives them a
chance to win every game. He even registered two complete games in
April (almost unheard of in today’s MLB thanks to specialty pitching and
managing). This is a message the rest of the MLB; you want Stroman
to stop fist pumping and getting excited? Get some hits and score some Dan, Heather Hopkins (St. Joe’s Alumni out of Cabbagetown Boxing in
runs! If you don’t like his showmanship, beat the Blue Jays when he’s Toronto), Jorge Luis and David Murphy @ Champs. Submitted Photo