Pro-Tips Spring Teams
Spring Elite Program - 2008
MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
PRO-TIPS Sports Corp. is a London based company that prides itself on providing
the highest quality individual education and team experience through sport participation.
Our staff’s first love is hockey and we work full time to provide a complete
program for all hockey players. Whatever level a child is playing at, we work
to provide a curriculum that will help them take their game to the next level.
Our Spring Elite Program is designed to foster that development year round.
It is especially vital at the novice level, where AAA and AA opportunities do
not exist. The Pro-Tips Spring Elite Program will provide the opportunity for
your son to compete with and against players of similar caliber, which will
further improve their skills and ultimately prepare them for excellence at the
higher levels in the future. Elite athletes are the exception, and as such,
it is difficult to find challenging environments, Our Spring Elite Programs
are designed to put the elite athlete in the best environment possible.
In combination with providing your child with the best environment possible,
our Pro-Tips Spring Elite Program will also provide education to you, the parents.
With elite level athletes, there will be difficult decisions that need to be
made, and the Pro-Tips staff ‘has been there’ and can provide knowledge
that will allow parents to make the right decisions for their children, the
decisions that will give them the best opportunity for future success.
Our coaches are all former Elite hockey players or coaches. Our staff this
year includes current Sarnia Sting coach Dave McQueen; former NHL player and
team Canada gold medalist Jim Sandlak, former Detroit Redwing draft pick Don
Oliver; current Director of player personnel for the Florida Panthers Scott
Luce; former OHL player Bob Leeming
Over the past ten years hockey tournaments that follow the completion of the
minor hockey season have evolved to the point that there are many people who
believe that spring hockey is, in fact, a higher caliber and a better level
of hockey than winter hockey, because only the best players are selected for
the elite programs. Pro-Tips aims to select the very best local players and
allow them to learn, and to compete together, in this atmosphere.
The first level of the Pro-Tips Spring Elite Program is designed to introduce
Minor Novice age players to the Elite Program and to spring hockey. It is scaled
appropriately for 7 year olds to ensure the proper mix of skill-oriented practices
and two great tournament experiences. The 1999 Spring Elite Program will allow
the kids to experience the speed and the skill of AAA level games and practices
without a huge commitment of time or money. Our oldest spring team will be players
born in 1992 that are preparing for their draft year. This program will focus
on conditioning, skill development and all of the intangibles necessary to prepare
for the draft.
There are no tryouts for our teams. We feel that the pressure associated with
making a team is something that these players do not need to endure. We also
ensure that all players have been scouted by a member of our staff. Only 17
players will be invited, and if anyone of those 17 decides not to participate
or does not respond by a pre-determined date we will invite others. Our goal
is to provide the very best environment in which players train, develop and
showcase individual and team talents.
Characteristics of Elite Performers
- Motivated by Mission Top Performers not only have dreams and goals, they passionately invest in seeing, feeling and realizing them. Their sense of mission produces inspiring focus and energy.
- Action Oriented Peak performers have a great work ethic. They stay assertive, enjoy going for it and epitomize the slogan just do it
- Self Mastery is Important People who get and stay on top are always working on personal and situational excellence. They want to see how good they can be and love working on technical, tactical, physical and mental development goals.
- Flexibility and Control peak performers are creative and can see solutions and maintain perspective when others can not. They also are mentally tough and can focus effectively and refocus when necessary. This flexibility/control is usually due to superior preparation physical, mental and emotional preparation.
- Love Challenge/Change Top performers prepare not only for the expected but also the unexpected. They see demanding/changing conditions as the ultimate challenge and opportunity to test/develop oneself. They enjoy positive rivalries, love being tested and believe in the suggestion that Tough times don't last, tough people do!
- Team Oriented Peak performers are great team people. They care enough to encourage, challenge and support teammates when necessary. They stay respectful and appreciative of the many role players and attributes that are necessary to create and maintain an effective team.
Source: Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
Former Pro-Tips Players
Pro-Tips has only been in business for four seasons!
- Jordan Skellett Niagara IceDogs
- Leo Jenner Plymouth Whalers
- Luke VanMoerkerke London Knightss
- Steven Reese Sarnia Sting
- Nazem Kadri Kitchener Rangers
- Tucker Hunter London Knights
- Jamie Commerford Kitchener Rangers
- Matthew Hackett Windsor Spitfires
- Travis Gibbons Guelph Storm
- Matt Ashman London Knights
- Shaun Furlong Kitchener Rangers
- Matt Sherry Windsor
- Domenic DeSando London Knights
- Brian Shaw Erie Otters
- Tyler Carroll Guelph Storm
- Mike Ryan Peterborough Petes
- Greg Noyes London Knights
- Marcus Pepe Barrie Colts
- Tyler Courneya Windsor Spitfires
- Dylan Thomas Belleville Bulls
- Chase Clark Sarnia Sting
- Garrett Hunter London Knights
- Josh Cornelissen Sarnia Sting
- Dalton Prout Sarnia Sting
- Chad Sumsion Belleville Bulls
- Colin Martin Sudbury Wolves
- Josh Sidwell Erie Otters
- Steven Gaskin Barrie Colts
- Zack MacQueen Sarnia Sting
- Anthony Donati Plymouth
- Rob Flick St. Mike's
Elite Camp Staff April 18th 20th
Co-ordinator Ross Townsend
Head Instructor Rob Crowther
Camp Staff
Jim Sandlak, 11 year NHL veteran, Sarnia Sting Assistant
Steve Baek, Professional player, Asian hockey league
Dave MacQueen , Sarnia Sting head coach
Brad Aitken, Former Edmonton Oiler, Pittsburgh Penquin
Goaltending Coach Dave Rook, London Knights and Peroria Rivermen goalie coach
Leadership Coach Steve Revington
Physical Training Ryan Tremblay, WLU varsity football
(Staff members may vary, depending on their teams schedules)
The signature of Pro-Tips Sports is to offer each and every individual the
opportunity to take their game to the next level. Our belief is that this can
only be achieved by offering a program that includes professional training from
hockey professionals. ”Practice makes perfect” is a philosophy that
assumes perfect technique is already achieved. We stress and demand skill development
to foster improved abilities.
Our collective goal is to provide the highest quality individual education
and team experience possible. All players are treated with respect and given
the opportunity to experience growth in the areas of skills development, self-confidence
and teamwork .
Our coaches all played hockey at a high level and understand the importance
of building players self esteem and skills in a positive elite hockey environment.
This is a comprehensive spring and summer program, it is not simply tournament
teams.
Elite Teams – Schedules – Updated March 24th
2001 |
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April 18 - 20 |
Minicamp |
Western Fair - London |
6 hrs practice time |
April 19th |
Practice |
Tonys Rink |
8:45 - 9:35 am |
April 19th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
1:15 - 2:05 pm |
April 20th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
9:15 - 10:05 am |
April 20th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
3:15 - 4:405 pm |
April 24th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
6:15 - 7:05 pm |
April 25 - 27 |
Tournament |
Nike - Bauer - Niagara Falls |
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May 1st |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
6:15 - 7:05 pm |
May 2-4 |
Tournament |
Jr.Cougars - Burlington |
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May 8th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
6:15 - 7:05 pm |
May 15th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
5:30 - 6:20 |
| May 23-25 |
Tournament |
Pro-Hockey - Toronto |
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May 29th |
Practice |
HighBury Rink |
6-7 pm |
June 6 - 8 |
Tournament |
Ronald MacDonald |
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2000 |
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April 18 - 20 |
Minicamp |
Western Fair - London |
6 hrs practice time |
April 19th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
9:15 - 10:05 am |
April 19th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
4:45 - 6:05 pm |
April 20th |
Forwards Session |
Highbury Rink |
9:00 - 10:20 am |
April 20th |
Defense Session |
Porkys Rink |
10:15 - 11:35 am |
April 20th |
Goalie Session |
DDS Rink |
10:30 - 11:20 |
April 20th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
3:30 - 4:50 pm |
April 24th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
6 - 7:20 pm |
May 2 -4 |
Tournament |
Pro Hockey - Toronto |
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May 14th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
6 - 7:20 pm |
May 17 - 19 |
Tournament |
Pro-Tips - London |
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May 22nd |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
6 - 7:20 pm |
May 23-25 |
Tournament |
Jr.Cougars - Burlington |
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May 29th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
7 - 8:20 pm |
June 6-8 |
Tournament |
MacDonalds - Toronto |
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June 25-29 |
Tournament |
One Hockey - Philadelphia |
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Aug. 11 - 15 |
Summer Camp |
Nichols Arena |
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Head Instructors Dave Macqueen ( Head coach OHL Sarnia Sting) and John Markell ( Head Coach NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes) |
1999 Black |
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April 18 - 20 |
Minicamp |
Western Fair - London |
6 hrs practice time |
April 19th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
12:15 - 2:00 pm |
April 19th |
Ex. Game |
Highbury Rink |
3:15 - 4:35 pm |
April 20th |
Forwards Session |
Highbury Rink |
10:30 - 11:50 am |
April 20th |
Defense Session |
Porkys Rink |
10:15 - 11:35 am |
April 20th |
Goalie Session |
DDS Rink |
10:30 - 11:20 |
April 20th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
4:00 - 5:20 pm |
April 24th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
6:30 - 7:50 pm |
April 25 - 27th |
Tournament |
Northshore - Aylmer |
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May 1st |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
6 - 7:20 pm |
May 8th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
6:30 - 7:50 |
May 17 - 19 |
Tournament |
Pro-Tips - London |
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June 5th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
7 - 8:20 pm |
June 6-8 |
Tournament |
MacDonalds - Toronto |
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June 25-29 |
Tournament |
One Hockey - Philadelphia |
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Aug. 11 - 15 |
Summer Camp |
Nichols Arena |
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Head Instructors Dave Macqueen ( Head coach OHL Sarnia Sting) and John Markell ( Head Coach NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes) |
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1998 Black |
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April 18 - 20 |
Minicamp |
Western Fair - London |
6 hrs practice time |
Fri. April 18th |
Practice |
Tonys Rink |
5:45 - 7:05 pm |
Sat. April 19th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
11:45 - 1:05 pm |
Sat. April 19th |
Ex. Game |
Highbury Rink |
3:15 - 4:35 pm vs. Northshore Hitman |
Sun.April 20th |
Forwards Session |
Highbury Rink |
10:30 - 11:50 am |
Sun.April 20th |
Defense Session |
Porkys Rink |
10:15 - 11:35 am |
Sun.April 20th |
Goalie Session |
DDS Rink |
10:30 - 11:50 |
Sun.April 20th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
5:30 - 6:50 pm |
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April 30th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
6:15 - 7:35 pm |
May 2 -4 |
Tournament |
Pro Hockey - Toronto |
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May 14th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
6:15 - 7:35 pm |
May 17 - 19 |
Tournament |
Pro-Tips - London |
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May 22nd |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
7 - 8:20 pm |
May 23 - 25 |
Tournament |
Bluewater - Sarnia |
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June 5th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
6:00 - 7:20 pm |
June 6-8 |
Tournament |
MacDonalds - Toronto |
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Aug. 11 - 15 |
Summer Camp |
Nichols Arena |
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Head Instructors Dave Macqueen ( Head coach OHL Sarnia Sting) and John Markell ( Head Coach NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes) |
1998 Red |
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April 18 - 20 |
Minicamp |
Western Fair - London |
6 hrs practice time |
Sat. April 19th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
11:55 - 1:05 pm |
Sat. April 19th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
6:15 - 7:35pm |
Sun.April 20th |
Forwards Session |
Highbury Rink |
9:00 - 10:20 am |
Sun.April 20th |
Defense Session |
Porkys Rink |
10:15 - 11:35 am |
Sun.April 20th |
Goalie Session |
DDS Rink |
10:30 - 11:50 |
Sun.April 20th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
4:15 - 5:35 pm |
April 24th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
7:30 - 8:50 pm |
May 7th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
6:15 - 7:35 pm |
May 9 - 11 |
Tournament |
May Madness Tournament - Toronto |
May 14th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
7:45 - 9:05 pm |
May 23rd |
Tournament |
Bluewater - Sarnia |
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May 29th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
5:00 - 6:20 pm |
May 30 - 2 |
Tournament |
Blue Thunder - Collingwood |
1.5 hours |
Aug. 11 - 15 |
Summer Camp |
Nichols Arena |
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Head Instructors Dave Macqueen ( Head coach OHL Sarnia Sting) and John Markell ( Head Coach NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes) |
1995 |
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2008 Northshore Hitmen Tournament, Peewee Champions |
April 18 - 20 |
Minicamp |
Western Fair - London |
6 hrs practice time |
Fri. April 18th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
6:00 - 7:20 PM |
Sat. April 19th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
4:15 - 5:35 pm |
Sun.April 20th |
Goalie Session |
DDS Rink |
10:30 - 11:50 |
Sun.April 20th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
11:45 - 1:05 pm |
April 24th |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
8 - 9:20 pm |
April 25 - 27 |
Tournament |
Hitman - Aylmer |
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May 1st |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
7:30 - 8:50 pm |
May 2-4 |
Tournament |
Blue Water - Sarnia |
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May 9th |
Tournament |
Brantford Express |
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May 15th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
8 - 9:20 pm |
June 12th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
7 - 8:30 pm |
June 13 - 15 |
Tournament |
Blue Thunder - Collingwood |
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Aug. 11 - 15 |
Summer Camp |
Nichols Arena |
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Head Instructors Dave Macqueen ( Head coach OHL Sarnia Sting) and John Markell ( Head Coach NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes) |
1997 |
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April 18 - 20 |
Minicamp |
Western Fair - London |
6 hrs practice time |
Sat. April 19th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
8:00 - 9:15 am |
Sat. April 19th |
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Highbury Rink |
10:30 - 11:50 am |
Sat. April 19th |
Practice |
Tonys Rink |
3:45 - 5:05 pm |
Sun.April 20th |
Goalie Session |
DDS Rink |
10:30 - 11:50 |
Sun.April 20th |
Practice |
DDS Rink |
5:00 - 6:20 pm |
May 1st |
Practice |
Porkys Rink |
6:30 - 7:50 pm |
May 2 - 4 |
Tournament |
Pro-Hockey - Toronto |
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May 8th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
8 - 9:20 pm |
May 14th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
8-9pm |
May 17 - 19 |
Tournament |
Pro-Tips - London |
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May 23 - 25 |
Tournament |
Blue Water - Sarnia |
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May 29th |
Practice |
Highbury Rink |
7 - 8:20 pm |
June 13 - 15 |
Tournament |
Blue Thunder - Collingwood |
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Aug. 11 - 15 |
Summer Camp |
Nichols Arena |
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Head Instructors Dave Macqueen ( Head coach OHL Sarnia Sting) and John Markell ( Head Coach NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes) |
1999 Red |
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April 18 - 20 |
Minicamp |
Western Fair - London |
6 hrs practice time |
Fri. April 18th |
Practice |
HighBury Rink |
5:00 - 6:20 pm |
Sat. April 19th |
Practice |
Tonys Rink |
4:45 - 5:55 pm |
Sun.April 20th |
Forwards Session |
HighBury Rink |
9:00 - 10:20 am |
Sun.April 20th |
Defense Session |
Porkys Rink |
10:15 - 11:35 am |
Sun.April 20th |
Goalie Session |
DDS Rink |
10:30 - 11:50 |
Sun.April 20th |
Practice |
HighBury Rink |
1:00 - 2:20 pm |
April 25 - 27 |
Tournament |
Nike - Bauer - Niagara Falls |
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May 7th |
Practice |
Tonys Rink |
5:45 - 7:05 pm |
May 9 - 11 |
Tournament |
May Madness Tournament - Toronto |
May 12th |
Practice |
Tonys Rink |
5:15 - 6:35 |
May 19th |
Practice |
Tonys Rink |
5:15 - 6:35 |
May 30 - 2 |
Tournament |
Blue Thunder - Collingwood |
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Aug. 11 - 15 |
Summer Camp |
Nichols Arena |
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Head Instructors Dave Macqueen ( Head coach OHL Sarnia Sting) and John Markell ( Head Coach NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes) |
| Elite Teams Players
2001 |
| QUINN WENGER |
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LMHA |
| RYAN TREMBLEY |
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LMHA |
| MASON HOWARD |
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NORTH LONDON |
| SAMMIE WILLETS |
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NORTH LONDON |
| JAKOB MACHE |
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SSE |
| BRYCE LEWIS |
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SSE |
| ROBERT WHITE |
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SSE |
| KURT WATSON |
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WEST LONDON |
| RYAN SUZUKI |
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WEST LONDON |
| CHRISTIAN FROESE |
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WEST LONDON |
| JOEY MCCARVILLE |
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WEST LONDON |
| PETER FLEMING |
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WEST LONDON |
| MICHAEL VANLOON |
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DORCHESTER |
| LIAM MCCARTHY |
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SARNIA |
| Elite Teams Players
2000 |
| Lucas |
Bain |
West London Hawks |
| Calum |
Doherty |
North London Nationals |
| Jake |
Murray |
West London Hawks |
| Kyle |
Fisher |
West London Hawks |
| Brett |
Fisher |
West London Hawks |
| Sammy |
Stanton |
West London Hawks |
| Eric |
Guest |
LMHA Thunder |
| Chase |
Buchanan |
Lambeth Lancers |
| Patrick |
Mailloux |
West London Hawks |
| Matthew |
Mellick |
North London Nationals |
| Ty |
Glover |
Dorchester |
| Braidon |
Duncan |
LMHA Thunder |
| Brandon |
Sanders |
West London Hawks |
| Cooper |
Page |
North London Nationals |
| Noah |
Mazzilli |
Lambeth Lancers |
| Joel |
Mazzilli |
Lambeth Lancers |
| Elite Teams Players 1999 Black |
Isaac |
Ratcliffe |
London Jr Knights |
Jackson |
Brown |
London Jr Knights |
Jordan |
Martin |
Amherst Knights |
Deven |
Kasperek |
Amherst Knights |
Brady |
Rysdale |
Belmont |
Donovan |
Cowan |
West London Hawks |
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Brandon |
Oliver |
London Jr Knights |
Max |
Griffioen |
London Jr Knights |
Cole |
Mattatal |
London Jr Knights |
Thomas |
Cecere |
Buffalo Regals |
Cam |
Leber |
Buffalo Regals |
Christopher |
Blachowski |
Buffalo Regals |
Tyler |
Arndt |
North London Nationals |
| Matthew |
Philip |
Ilderton Jets |
| Nick |
Suzuki |
West London Hawks |
| Brock |
MacDonald |
North London Nationals |
| Conor |
Egan |
West London Hawks |
| Elite Teams Players 1998 Black |
Joseph |
Raymaakers |
Sun County |
Zach |
Weir |
London Jr. Knights |
Derek |
Johnson |
Elgin Middlesex Chiefs |
Matt |
Poulin |
London Jr. Knights |
Adam |
Keyes |
London Jr. Knights |
Justin |
Murray |
London Jr. Knights |
Matt |
Granger |
London Jr. Knights |
Riley |
Van DePeer |
London Jr. Knights |
Sean |
O'Brien |
London Jr. Knights |
Ray |
Robbins |
London Jr. Knights |
Matt |
McGhee |
London Jr. Knights |
Drew |
MacKenzie-Caspi |
London Jr. Knights |
Brendan |
Harrogate |
Sun County |
Jordan |
Cramer |
London Jr. Knights |
Levi |
Tetrault |
Sun County |
Preston |
Hill |
Elgin Middlesex Chiefs |
| Elite Teams Players 1998 Red |
Carson |
Rossi |
West London Hawks |
Andrew |
Maass |
West London Hawks |
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Braydon |
Gosling |
London Jr. Knights |
Chris |
Townsend |
West London Hawks |
Nicholas |
Spagnuolo |
London Jr. Knights |
David |
Dunbar |
London Jr. Knights |
Tom |
McHenry |
London Jr. Knights |
Chase |
Caldwell |
West London Hawks |
Aaron |
Hiddink |
St.Thomas Stars |
Colton |
Phibbs |
London Jr. Knights |
Carson |
Esipu |
London Jr. Knights |
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Mike |
Stanton |
West London Hawks |
Blake |
Beer |
SSE Wild |
Brandon |
Scott |
London Jr. Knights |
Liam |
Cunliffe |
London Jr. Knights |
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