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Continued from page 36 Grant has dabbled in

He keeps in touch with former coaching having coached the
teammates and finds it easier Richmond (Virginia) Generals
in the age of social media. “I AAA program for 5 years. His
mostly keep in touch with Peewee team participated in the

Scott Kelsey (former Memphis world-famous Quebec Peewee
teammate) and Todd Walker Tournament and two members
(also from Cornwall),” says of that team were drafted into the
Grant. “It’s fun catching up with NHL: defenceman Zac Jones
former teammates like Aaron by the New York Rangers (3rd
Gavey (from his minor hockey round) and goaltender Dominic
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career in Cornwall).” Basse by Chicago (6th round)
Grant now has two sons who were selected in the 2019 draft.
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play high level hockey. Ethan is “I’ve been asked to coach or
spending this season as a member scout since then, but it’s never
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of the Burlington Cougars been the right fit,” explains Grant
following two seasons with the as he ponders a life in coaching.
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Cornwall Colts and Ryan has “I like the way the game is going
spent the past two seasons at with a focus on skill. I wish I
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the Ontario Hockey Academy. had played in this style rather
“They’re both playing with the than the clutch and grab 90’s.”
hopes of getting scholarships to
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continue their education,” says Derek Grant is now the Sales
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the proud father. “The game is Manager at Cornwall Honda.
so much different than when His hockey stories can easily
I played, but in a good way. I entertain any fan of the game for Photo Submitted
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tell my boys to work hard and an afternoon. The safe bet is the
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play hard and good things will hockey world has probably not
happen.” seen the last of Derek Grant.
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SEAWAY VALLEY MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Sports Energy HIRING HEAD COACHES
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Greater Cornwall & Areas Community Sports Newspaper FOR THE 2020-2021 HOCKEY SEASON
If you are looking for a great coaching opportunity and love to work
Editorial: Mike Piquette with dedicated young hockey players at the AA and A level, this is your
chance. Seaway Valley Rapids Minor Hockey Association is seeking
mike@sportsenergynews.com head coaches for the 2020 – 2021 hockey season. Competitive expenses
Editor: Carrie Seguin coverage for coaches offered.
The head coach will be responsible of all the duties related to coaching
Graphic Design: Lynn Dillabough,
as per the job description.
dillydesigns@eastlink.ca Positions are open in the following divisions:
Business Development/Advertising: Mike Piquette,

mike@sportsenergynews.com or 613-662-3654 U 10 A players ....................born 2011
U 11 AA players ................born 2010
Sales: Gord Shaver
U 12 AA players .................born 2009
613-362-8004 gordshaver@hotmail.com U 13 AA players .................born 2008

Sports Energy is a monthly publication covering the Greater U 14 AA players .................born 2007
Cornwall Area. Our goal is to offer a quality, informative and U 15 AA players .................born 2006
enjoyable newspaper and website to our readership, focusing
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on the accomplishments of the many gifted athletes and sports
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organizations in our area. The opinions and statements of our
writers and columnists are not necessarily the opinion of Sports Applications will be accepted until March 20th, 2020

All applicants must submit a cover letter indicating their qualifications
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and an outline of their season plan along with their application.
Sports Energy is always on the lookout for positive sports The application and job description can be found on our website at
stories. www.seawayvalleyrapids.com. Only those who are selected for an
interview will be contacted.
If you have a story you feel is worthwhile sharing, please
email to info@sportsenergynews.com. All applications can be emailed to:
All suggestions will be considered but not necessarily printed. Brad Robertson berobertson@sympatico.ca
Visit us on the web at: www.sportsenergynews.com or Mark Desnoyers convenorhockey@gmail.com