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Continued from page 7 they where not good enough for TIME TO WRAP IT UP
doing the same sport. Its no competitive,” says Winter.
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but I am anticipating a good team That group was extremely successful
this season,” says Winter. “We had in those three years and has been a Continued from page 1 of the tournament, the Peterborough
a very successful season last season big part of the current success that “We were ranked 13th in the A Lakers came away with the win.
finishing fourth out of twelve teams is taking place in Glengarry,” says division out of 16 teams. We had to “The team represented our
and only one point out of second. It Winter. “I think it’s fantastic how play three teams higher ranked than association valiantly and never gave
was the first year we competed at the these girls refused to accept their us. The kids showed up to Whitby up,” said McMaster. “You only
A level which was impressive.”
situation and the forge forward to ready to play,” explained Scott get better by playing teams of this
As Winter has been coaching now shine. There are many tournament McMaster, one of the coaches. calibre.”
for quite some time, he of course banners, Ottawa League First The Cornwall Novice Celtics The Cornwall Novice Celtics
has a favourite coaching memory to place Banner, Ottawa League players are A.J. Alejandro, Brady
reflect back on. Championship Banner and countless started off the tournament by beating Bell, Quincy Houle, Timmy Walker,
medals, but the best part is the pride the Milton Mavericks 6-0. Goalie
“My daughter played in another Logan Pike had his second shut-out Kai Morrow, Camden McCuaig,
association prior to playing in and confidence and demonstration of of the year. Nathan Hartle, Campbell McMaster,
Glengarry. When she graduated to resilience that this group showed. I Logan Pyke, Caleb Grady, Alex
midget, because of circumstances, know the lessons they learned from The next game they faced the Roach, Trey Lauzon, Cooper O’Neil,
she wasn’t able to play competitive that experience will go forward with fourth place team, the Guelph Regals. and Parker Sauve. The team is
for that association. If she wanted them for the rest of their lives. This With skilled playing, great saves, and coached by Bonnie Ruest, Jack Ruest,
to play competitive her only option group of girls where true champions. a breakaway by Camden McCuaig, Melvin Pyke, Mick Miller, and Scott
was to go to Glengarry. There were I was the coach, so I had the best seat the teams tied 1-1. In the final game McMaster.
five girls in total who where told in the house to witness it all.”

Those same fans better watch what they wish for. Eugene
Melnyk is not the “perfect” owner, (no owner is perfect, the Ilitch

Whistle Stops family in Detroit may be close.) But Mr. Melynk has, so far, been
loyal to keeping the team in Ottawa. Let’s not forget, Ottawa is a
small market team, where previous owners have failed. Everyone
looks for an excuse not to attend games, I forget what excuse fans
The “Team” has just completed Issue # 70, and as
used 2 years ago when they were the only Canadian team in the
always, I would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Margo
playoffs who did not sell out every game, and were an overtime
(Editor), Bernadette (Website); our writers, Molly, Victoria,
goal away from the Stanley Cup final.
Carrie, Thom, Casey; our editorial columnists, Jim, Jorge,
Dave, Gord, and Peter. The Sports Panel, Gilles, Jake, Jim; Congrat’s to my favourite NLL and Colorado Mammoth
Rene, distribution, our distribution locations, our advertisers, player Jacob Ruest. Jacob recently signed a three year contract
and of course the people who are featured in our stories. I hope extension and he has been celebrating by scoring some pretty
you enjoy # 70 slick highlight reel quality goals.

Hard to believe it’s back-to-school time already. My Every volunteer coach knows the important role a team
yearly reminder to students is participate in your school’s manager plays in organizing parents and team off-ice operations.

sports programs, and to the teachers that volunteer their time They are usually a parent selected after tryouts. I have had the
coaching and supervising these events, kudos and a huge “Don privilege of working with some very dedicated people over the
Cherry” thumbs up. years and have made lasting friendships. One individual I met
through hockey and I consider a friend and am still in contact
I got a “feeling old” jolt this summer, while visiting
with is Pat Dussault. Pat was super organized and always went
friends Jake and Karen Adams on Stanley Island this summer,
above and beyond for all players and parents. He is taking a run
another visitor there turned out to be a former player I coached
at city council and is organizing a casino fundraising trip to help
in Major Bantam “AA” Had a great night catching up with Dan
offset campaign costs. Any hockey parent will tell you the fun
Bero. The feeling old part? He’s in his 40’s now.
times they had on these excursions. If you are free Sept 16/18 and
would like a night out at the casino, contact Pat (613-330-8101)
So, where is Erik Karlsson going? And will Sen’s fans
Winners never Quit, and Quitters Never Win,
truly abandon ship and see attendance plummet closer to
Signing out, Until next Month
Arizona and Carolina numbers.
Mike Piquette, Publisher