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Lacrosse: It’s in the Blood

By Casey Leger Bantam Lacrosse Championships last
BLUE BEACON OF CORNWALL season.
Division of Canclean Financial Corp. ichael Benedict Junior’s lacrosse
Judging by the crowd of teens and
TRANSPORT TRUCK Mresume is impressive. He made a tweens decked out in lacrosse gear
WASHING living at it, playing professionally from waiting for Mike Jr. to take to the turf
1995 to 2003. His pro career included
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nights, the Benedict skills camp is a hit.
the Syracuse Smash, the Buffalo Bandits, And this is its first year of operation. “We
Continued from page 14 8.4-inch touchscreen is the largest of the NY Saints, the Columbus Landsharks, usually get anywhere from 20 to 25 kids
all manufacturers.” the Ottawa Rebels, and the NJ Storm.
The front end looks aggressive which He won a National Championship in ’97 out in a night,” he figures. “It’s a casual
goes perfectly with the legendary The blue colour of the Ram means and the President’s Cup in ’95 with the operation. The kids pay $20 a session
that it stands out in a crowd. and there’s no official registration.”
5.7 HEMI V8 Power. Mated to Akwesasne Thunder, and again in 2011
“Ram’s promise is to deliver ease
the TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic with the St. Regis Braves. “After seven The speed, the action, the hitting,
of operation and the highest degree
transmission this truck has never of occupant comfort, keeping you knee surgeries, I was pretty much done,” and the highlight reel goal scoring:
been more fuel-efficient.” he laughs. that’s what draws athletes to lacrosse,
and your family safe and secure. according to Mike Jr. He’s on to
Daye says that the new Ram has Now, Michael Jr. is running the
Early morning hockey games in a something. Lacrosse in Cornwall and in
keyless entry and go, automatic Benedict Skills and Shooting Camp, but
snowstorm? No problem getting Akwesasne is booming. While Cornwall
high beam headlights, rain sensing there,” explains Daye. “Tons of it’s not so much a business as it is an boasts the Junior C Celtics, Akwesasne
windshield wipers, and remote start act of devotion. Mike Jr. is the second
storage, from in-floor storage bins, has the Junior B Indians. What’s more,
just to name a few options. generation of his family to play the sport; Akwesasne boasts roughly two teams
under seat storage bins and a large box his father, the original Michael Benedict,
“Staying connected is what makes with new pick up box LED lighting. per level of competition from tyke on up.
every drive in the Ram 1500 so There is a lot of space for all of those is a Hall-of-Famer, and his son, Michael Given its current popularity, the
III, is a goaltender with the Akwesasne
good. For 2018, Uconnect is taken hockey bags, sports gear, or even a Storm Minor Lacrosse Association, and Benedict Skills and Shooting Camp is
to the next level, with upgraded 4-wheeler. With a huge back seat you he was selected to play in the Canadian sure to become a local off-season fixture.
apps and the latest technology. Voice can fit 3 growing children easily. And
commands can control just about let’s not forget the extreme comfort
everything,” says Daye. “You can up front for Mom and Dad.”
make a hands free call, send a text, Daye clearly has a passion for helping
access a favorite playlist or even ask families pick cars that perfectly fit
for directions to a certain address all their needs. Interested? Give Daye a
with a simple voice command. Ram’s visit at Notman Chrysler.
SEAWAY VALLEY MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

HIRING HEAD COACHES
FOR THE 2018-2019 HOCKEY SEASON

If you are looking for a great coaching opportunity and love to work
with dedicated young hockey players at the AA and A level, this is your
chance. Seaway Valley Rapids Minor Hockey Association is seeking
head coaches for the 2018 – 2019 hockey season. Competitive expenses
coverage for coaches offered. Quincy Houle (Black shirt, Tylen Thompson (Red Shirt) take a shot on
The head coach will be responsible of all the duties related to coaching goalie Michael Benedict III Photo Submitted
as per the job description.
Positions are open in the following divisions:

Novice A players ..........born 2010-2011
Minor Atom A players ...........born 2009
Major Atom AA players ........born 2008
Minor PeeWee AA players ...born 2007
Major PeeWee AA players ...born 2006
Minor Bantam AA players.....born 2005
Major Bantam AA players.....born 2004
Midget AA players ......born 2003 - 2001
Applications will be accepted until March 15th, 2018
All applicants must submit a cover letter indicating their qualifi cations

and an outline of their season plan along with their application. The
application and job description can be found on our website at www.
seawayvalleyrapids.com. Only those who are selected for an interview
will be contacted.
www.seawayvalleyrapids.com.
Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
All applications can be emailed to:

Greg Esdale gesdale@gmail.com
or Mark Desnoyers convenorhockey@gmail.com Mike Benedict Jr. dives for a goal with the Ottawa Rebel
Photo Submitted