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Colts Alumni – Ross Craig

By David Murphy still get together frequently - Tanner Spink,
Ben Poirier, Keegan Mulhearn, Lawson
MacDougall, Grant Cooper, Lawson
n all-star two-way defenseman with
Athe Colts, Ross Craig continues to lead MacDonald, and Jeremy McFarlane to
by example. name a few.”
Craig spent parts of four seasons with the Craig graduated from Colgate in
Colts from 2012-2016 before moving to a May 2020 and is currently enrolled in a
four-year career at Colgate University. firefighting program at FESTI. “I’m also
His favourite memory was being called supply teaching and in the midst of applying
up to play as a 16-year-old, “When I for Teacher’s College.”
received the call that I was in the lineup, I In his rare spare time, Craig is an assistant
was ecstatic,” said Craig. “From a young coach with the Char-Lan Rebels and passes
age, I always looked up to the Rebels and on life advice to all his players. “Advice
Colts players, so to be given that opportunity for players today would be to be the best
was surreal.” player, teammate, and friend they can be.
Craig was a key member of the Colts Do their best every day. Don’t take anything
when the team focused on developing and for granted. If players focus on what they
showcasing local talent. can control, like their own performance
“A large portion of my teammates were and work ethic, then the team will benefit,
local to the area, so we still get together the and this will produce a fun and winning
odd time or connect through a text or call,” environment.”
said Craig. “There are a few guys that I I’m sure we’ll be seeing Ross Craig a lot
played with who are lifelong friends and we more around local arenas for years to come

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MURPHY’S SPORTS LA
MURPHY’S SPORTS LAW
By David Murphy into every home game.

Of course, most are abiding by
their state laws – Texas has lifted
all mask wearing orders altogether. Photo Submitted
I’m sure the CDC and the states
involved are paying close attention SEAWAY VALLEY MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
to the number of cases (or non- HIRING HEAD COACHES
cases) that’ll occur due to the
various opening limits throughout FOR THE 2021-2022 HOCKEY SEASON
MLB, especially during the month If you are looking for a great coaching opportunity and love to work
of April. The Canadian powers that with dedicated young hockey players at the AA and A level, this is your
chance. Seaway Valley Rapids Minor Hockey Association is seeking
be should also be keeping an eye head coaches for the 2021 – 2022 hockey season. Competitive expenses
on case counts and what happens coverage for coaches offered.
in the various states as they move
nyone interested in pro sports The head coach will be responsible of all the duties related to coaching
Ain North America and beyond to the next steps of “getting back to as per the job description.
will be keeping an eye on the first normal”. Positions are open in the following divisions:
couple of weeks of Major League The US says they’re into the
Baseball but not necessarily what fourth wave, while Canada is U 10 A players ......born 2012
happens on the field. currently experiencing a so-called U 11 AA players ... born 2011
The MLB is almost like a third wave. I’m not sure when the U 12 AA players ...born 2010
case study on reopening as US had a wave that we as Canadians U 13 AA players ..born 2009
we’re entering a second year didn’t experience, but the
of restrictions, lockdowns, and inconsistency from governments at U 14 AA players ..born 2008
special gathering rules, thanks to all levels is a topic for another time. U 15 AA players ..born 2007
Covid. Some teams, like the Texas Staying positive is my usual MO, U 16 AA players ....born 2006
Rangers in Arlington are opening but the bouncing back and forth with U 18 AA players born 2004 - 2005
up to maximum capacity for fans restrictions, closures, in school-not
while other venues in Washington, in school, etc. is definitely putting a Applications will be accepted until April 16th, 2021

Boston, and Toronto (playing out damper on my positivity. All applicants must submit a cover letter indicating their qualifications
of Dunedin, Florida) are allowing and an outline of their season plan along with their application.
The application and job description can be found on our website at
certain percentages of capacity to But I do know this - we’re one www.seawayvalleyrapids.com. Only those who are selected for an
their venues. The Nationals are day closer to returning to normal. interview will be contacted.
We just don’t know when that “two
allowing 5,000 fans per game while
the Red Sox are opening the gate to weeks to flatten the curve” from All applications can be emailed to:
March 2020 will end.
4,500 fans per game, and the Blue Brad Robertson berobertson@sympatico.ca
Jays are letting 1,275 Floridians That’s Murphy’s Law or Mark Desnoyers convenorhockey@gmail.com