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Former Colts Now Teammates at Carleton University

Zion, originally from Manotick, Clarkson University. But looking moving on to Providence College
By Julianne Bruce
first played for the Colts in the 2010- for a different style of play, Zion from 2010 to 2013.

he Cornwall Colts Junior A 11 season and then for some of the decided to give the CIS a go, starting Cross had nothing but positive
Thockey team has acted as a 2012-13 season. at Carleton in September, 2013. comments about his coach with the
foundation for many skilled hockey Zion remembers the high-energy Zion said his career with the Colts Colts, Ian MacInnis.
players who moved on to play in atmosphere at the home games in helped prepare him for university “He taught me a lot about different
the CHL, NCAA, AHL, NHL and Cornwall. hockey. aspects of the game, like how to slow

Europe. “My first year I was there, when we “Going from Junior A to NCAA or the game down and different moves,”
Former Colts Mitch Zion, 22, and played in the playoffs, it was almost CIS, the speed of the game is faster, said Cross.
Damian Cross, 25, went on to play in a sellout and that was a big highlight but I think the league in Cornwall
the NCAA on scholarships and now for me,” he said. does a good job preparing the players Cross and Zion both said they left
play together for Carleton University From 2011 to the beginning of for moving on,” he said. NCAA hockey because the “crash
in the CIS. 2013, Zion played in the NCAA at Cross, from Nepean, played for and bang” regimented style of play
the Colts from 2007 to 2009 before wasn’t what they were suited for.

MURPHY’S SPORTS LAW

By David Murphy

as cabin fever settled in yet? If you’re
Ha sports enthusiast in Cornwall and
SD&G it shouldn’t have. 2015 has come in
like a lion when it comes to sporting events.
The Cornwall Colts continue their push
towards hosting the Fred Page Cup Eastern
Canadian Championship (April 29th-May
3rd) by playing .782 hockey on home ice at at
3rd) by playing .782 hockey on home ice
the Ed Lumley Arena. With home games scheduled
the
Ed Lumley Arena. With home games scheduled
e v e r y Thursday night from now until the end of the regular
season, the “Ed” should be getting louder and louder. The rosters
are set (trade deadline was earlier in January) so that means this is Damian Cross Photo Supplied Mitch Zion Photo Supplied
the team that Head Coach Ian MacInnis is going with as the Colts
look for their 6th CCHL Championship. Hosting the Fred Page Looking For A Great
Cup for the 2nd time, the Colts are considered a contender.
Aside from the Colts, Cornwall Minor Hockey’s Bantam/
Midget Tournament rang in February for the “up and coming” Pre-owned Vehicle??
junior players of tomorrow. Always a treat to watch how local
teams, Cornwall, South Stormont, South Glengarry, NGS etc fare
against competition from other parts of the province, Quebec and Want to save money?
even the U.S.
Congrats to the Cornwall Motor Speedway for organizing their

first every Pro Circuit Snowmobile tour. The Speedway is the hub Over 90 units in stock!
of activity every Sunday night from mid-May until early September
so it was nice to see good crowds on hand to enjoy top flight

snowmobile racing in the middle of winter. There’s a lot of cross- Easy financing approval process!
over between local hockey fans and racing fans and that wasn’t lost
on the promoters and their marketing man, Brian Mulligan as they Fair and competitive pricing!
had several Colts, as well as River Kings, alongside snowmobile
drivers signing autographs throughout the event.
And we cannot forget Tony Luis’ boxing match against NABF seawaygm.com

Champion Karl Dargan. The fight was schedule right after press

time for this edition of Sports Energy but I say with confidence that
Tony will/did make Cornwall proud once again.
Congratulations to Abby Jurchuk, who just turned 15 on
winning the Bronze Medal at the Women’s 69 kg weight class at Sales:
the Canadian Junior Weightlifting Championship in Winnipeg. 613-933-3000
800-268-4076
And on that note, a reminder that the 51st Cornwall Lions Club 888-679-4813
Sports Awards Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th. 2695 Brookdale Avenue, Cornwall, ON
Winter blahs? I don’t think so. www.seawaygm.com
And that’s Murphy Law…until next time.