Page 12 - Sports Energy News, Cornwall, Issue No 2

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The Cornwall Celtics Help Alumni Reach

the Next Level

By Diane Hunter Blanchard says that Lacrosse is
growing both in Canada and the U.S.
Seven young Cornwall lacrosse
and is a great way to keep fit. “Many
players have received scholarships
hockey players play Lacrosse in the
as a result of their involvement in the
summer to stay in shape,” he says,
Cornwall Minor Lacrosse Association
“NHL players like John Tavares,
(CMLA) the Cornwall Celtics Lacrosse
Gary Roberts, Joey Nieuwendyk,
team.
and Wayne Gretzky played lacrosse.”
The CMLA started in 2000. “It has According to Blanchard, it is the best
come a long way in 12 years,” said Perry
way to stay in shape.
Blanchard, head coach for the Cornwall
For more information on the
Celtics Pee Wee division. “Compared to
Cornwall Lacrosse Association
other programs that have been around for
and the Celtics, visit their website,
50 years like Orangeville, Whitby, and
Brampton, we are just in our infancy.” http://cornwallminorlacrosse.ca.

Blanchard says the seven players
received scholarships and have gone on To advertise in
to schools both in the United States and
Jacob Ruest Photo Supplied Sports Energy
Canada. Top players are often recruited
to schools in the U.S. “These schools Jeffrey Hebert ......... Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut; please contact
know that there is talent in Cornwall,” Justin Ingram ......... St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York;
Mike Piquette
says Blanchard. “People are starting to Jacob Ruest ............. Robert Morris University in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania;
take notice.” Shawn Fontaine ...... The University of Western Ontario mike@sportsenergynews.com
Jore Phoenix ........... The University of Western Ontario;
The following are the successful
Andrew McKay ...... Bishops University in Sherbrooke, Quebec
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Brett Conway .......... Bishops University in Sherbrooke, Quebec
attending:
(Bishops University won the National championship last year)
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