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2012 - 13 Recruitment on now!
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May 8, 2012
The Jr. Colts recruiting drive begins for the 2012 - 13 season!! If you are interested in playing for a dynamic, fast paced, exciting, growing organisation please download and fill out the application and send to Head Coach Paul Atkinson email: paulatkinson@eastlink.ca _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Colts About Kids And Communities
SPRINGHILL - Not everyone plays hockey. Even the Junior C Colts realize that. With that in mind, the team has purchased and donated a basketball net to the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Centre in appreciation of their relationship with the facility during their past season in the Nova Scotia Junior C Hockey League. With excess funds raised from a recent gentlemen's hockey tournament, the Tim Hortons Junior C Colts bought the portable basketball net to be used at the facility for its programs. Colts coach Paul Atkinson explained that active living co-ordinator Landon Crowe provided a lot of assistance with putting on the tournament, and had mentioned he was trying to get some basketball programming up and running. "We made what we wanted to make (from the tournament), we had a little extra and we donated it back," said Atkinson. "It's all about giving and taking. If you take, you have to give. Our tam's all about the kids, and making sure all kids have opportunities, not just hockey players." Crowe said any kind of donation is always appreciated at the facility, but when it's something that can help offer better services or provide more opportunities for young people, it's that much better. "To have an organization or a group show how much they appreciate the effort and time you put into things around here to run services, for them to show appreciation like that, that's huge," he said. While the local schools have always had strong basketball programs, Crowe said there has always been a need to expand that in the community to such areas as summer programs, and that he has had several people ask him about that possibility. He is working on making such a program possible, and said the net would also be available for such activities as day camps. The Junior C team moved to the Richard Calder Arena midway through last season after beginning its year at the Oxford Arena. It is now getting ready for what Atkinson hopes will be another season in Springhill. "We just couldn't make it in Oxford," he said. "We were losing money every game. Now we're working with Landon and Jonathan (Darnbraugh, interim leisure service co-ordinator) to get some ice time secured, and I think we're almost there with that. We're going to play out of here, and draw as many local kids as we can."
Colts Send Their Condolences
April 13, 2012
The Oxford Colts would like to extend our deepest sympathy to our Assistant Captain Mike Latinski for his Loss. Mike,s Grandfather {Mike} passed away on April 11th In The Truro Hospital . We are all thinking of you Mike . "' May God walk with you and your family to lighten the load''
Members of the Oxford Colts Hockey Club.
Colts Rap Up, Looking Foward To 2012-13 Season
April 2, 2012
The Oxford Colts rapped up their season, losing to the Chester Clippers in 3 games. The Clippers were to strong a team for our club. We worked hard and we stayed with this team, the first 2 periods of all 3 games. Our team showed the #1 team in CANADA, THE CLIPPERS, that they would have to work hard to beat us, to this point the Clippers have been scoring on average 8-10 goals a game, on teams throughout the league. The other 7 teams, on any night could come up with wins," I was proud of our no quit attitude we established 3 years ago and continued that trait" says head coach, Paul Atkinson. We have moved the Colts to Springhill, and came back with positive results from the start. Finacially the team could not remain in Oxford, due to lack of fan support. I cannot say enough about the rink staff in Oxford Brian, Carson, and Dave, since our arrival in Oxford, these 3 men supported, tried to promote, and welcomed all of our players, and coaches into their arena. Again, i just can't say enough, and the Colts will miss them.
The colts had to say goodbye to 4 overagers this season, Jordan Duggan, a well balanced, hard working foward that never quit, his leadership and dedication to me personally will not be forgotten. Mike Latinski, a hard working foward, that played a big man's game in a small frame. Mike's desire, and enthusiasum toward the game, made coaching him a pleasure, with a smile and a smart remark to the coaches, he never let the team quit, and led by example. Our captain Travis Leblanc, a 4 year vetran of the league. Travis is a rugged defence man, when the chips were down, I could always call upon him. If there was ever a taking care of business award, Trav would be the man, says Atkinson. The colts will miss his presence, on and off the ice. Macadam Baird, his dedication to hockey, and our team has been second to none, managing rasing a small child, a career in the military, and hockey has been a great acomplishment, for Macadam says GM Grove Sutton. Not just any hockey player could continue to play hard game after game, and manage an adult life. Macadam was versatile as he could play both forward, and defence, and get the job done, says Atkinson. A player like this is hard to replace. All four players have been offered positions with the team., Getting younger people involved with the club will help it's growth. Good luck guys in whatever path life takes you.
The Colts have already started recruting for next season, and we are looking foward to a well attended camp. The Colts will continue to work with thier Jr B affiliate teams in the NSJHL and also look foward to working with the Moncton Vitos of the New Brunswick Jr B hockey league.
The Colts would also like to thank all our sponsors for there continuing support, without you we would not be able to provide a place to play for our local players.
Any player wishing to attend the Colts training camp, in early September, please send your information to :
Head coach Paul Atkinson, 902-597-3841, or email paulatkinson@eastlink.ca
Looking foward to hearing from you .
Colts Gents Tourney Great Success
The Third Annual Cumberland Satellite Gentlemens/Labatts Hockey Tournament was a great success says Tournament Chairman Paul Atkinson , the Fans were treated to some fast pace hockey ,with a least 4 games ending in shootouts . The players rangesd from 17 to 50 years of age , Jarret Collins a current member of the Pictou County Weeks constuction Major Midget to Terry Crowe a former menber and captain of the Dal Tigers in the early 80s The Quality of players was very high in both Recereational and the Competetive Divisions we hope to see all teams return next year and for the tournament to grow.The Colts would like to send a special thanks to the staff of the Richard Calder Arena, John Parsons, and Donald Bird for the continuos help they gave without these sorts of people things do not run smooth. Joe Ried for organizing the Referees, and the team executive for all there help.
Hope to see you all next year . Paul Atkinson Tournament Chair .
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