News and Announcements
Bantam T1 wins Silver
SMHA Bantam T1 was honored to be a part of the opening night marquee match-up against Ridge Meadows, where a tribute was made to Noah Trulsen, Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association’s 2019 Hometown Hero. Noah was a RMMHA alumni who tragically passed away this past fall while playing the game he loved the most. He was only 22yrs old. Part of the proceeds of this tournament were donated to the Noah Trulsen Scholarship for the Trades that will be awarded to graduating RMMHA players who enroll in post-secondary education in the trades.
Atom Female Wins Bronze!
Congratulations to the Atom Female team for winning bronze at the Cowichan Valley Atom Female Tournament Jan 2,3.
Midget C5 wins Gold again!
Saanich Midget C5 took home a second tournament Gold this weekend at the Juan de Fuca Bricklok Tournament. The Braves finished round robin play in first place with 3 wins then edged out JDF C4 in the semi’s. C5 went on to play for Gold in a nail biter vs. JDF C1, scoring 5 goals in the third period for a 5-4 win. C5’s first tournament gold was in Oceanside in November.
Saanich Tigers Lacrosse Registration now open
The Saanich Minor Lacrosse Association registration is now open. The link is registration tab can be located at:
https://teampages.com/clubs/1651/pages/45012
Why Play Lacrosse?
Lacrosse is Canada’s National game. It’s the fastest game on two feet!
It’s a great physical conditioner. Running speed and stamina are well rewarded in the game of lacrosse!
It develops agility and good hand/eye co-ordination.
Develops discipline over emotion.
Hockey scholarships are tough to get with so many players, but box lacrosse players from Canada are at a premium in the U.S.
380 Colleges and Universities in the U.S. offer a men’s lacrosse program and 195 offer a women’s program.
Hockey coaches say they can identify a lacrosse player in their midst. Tenacious, fearless and tough – with really soft hands. Their ability to handle traffic in front of the net sets them apart from other players.
If you want to be a better hockey player then lacrosse has to be your summer sport!
The Relationship Between Hockey and Lacrosse
“… Lacrosse was the key in the development of the greatest scorer in hockey history.”
Quote from Walter Gretzky on his son Wayne Gretzky
Bantam T2 wins Comox Valley New Years Classic
Bantam T2 won the Comox Valley New Years Classic Tournament with a 5-1 win over Nanaimo.
Congratulations Bantam T2 for your second tournament win of the season!