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BRAMPTON EXCELSIORS JR A LACROSSE CLUB

Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament

Friday May 28, 2010

Tournament will be held at: Max's Diner

975 Mid-Way Boulevard, Mississauga (NE Corner of Tomken & Midway, South of Derry Road)

Buffet Dinner Begins @ 6:30 pm, Poker Tournament Begins @ 8:00 pm

Cost: $60/person

Seats are limited so get your ticket early!

For Tickets Call: Brian @ 416-951-2423

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SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

1) Donated by Starbucks 1 gift bag (mug and tea) valued at $25

2) Donated by Starbucks 1 gift bag (mug and tea) valued at $25

3) Donated by Starbucks 1 gift bag (2 mugs, coffee and chocolate bars) valued at $40

4) Donated by Moxies Classic Grill Gift certificate valued at $50

5) Birthday Package Donated by: valued at $60 Dairy Queen Certificate for ice cream cake
and novelty Ice cream Brunswick Bramalea 2 family fantastic bowling packs

6) Donated by Anonymous 1 Golf Shirt, 2 T-shirts valued at $50

7) Toronto Tourist Package valued at $112
Donated by: Art Gallery of Ontario 2 passes, ROM 1 day pass, Casa Loma 1 day pass

8) Donated by Aircombat Zone 1.5 hours simulated flight valued at $160

9) Donated by Aria Day Spa Gift certificate for free manicure valued at $25

10) Donated by Boston Pizza Gift card valued at $50

11) Donated by Anonymous Bottle of wine, glasses, chocolate, CD valued at $40

12) Donated by Anonymous Minto Cup Memento
framed print and men’s Minto Cup golf shirt valued at $60

13) Donated by Missisauga
St. Michael’s Majors Zippered hoodie and ball cap valued at 75

14) Donated by Mississauga
St. Michael’s Majors Sweatshirt and ball cap valued at $75

15) M & M Meat Shop Gift Cards valued at $50.00

16) Ontario Power Generation Pack First Aid Kit valued at $50.00

17) Ontario Power Generation Pack First Aid Kit valued at $50.00
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Dylan Evans Selected as Most Outstanding Graduating Junior 'A' Player in Ontario

2009 Recipient of The E. W. “Billy” Evans Memorial Award


OLA Junior A Commissioner Dean McLeod Presenting the Billy Evans Memorial Award to Dylan Evans

Click here for Photo#1 Photo #2 Photo#3 and (Letter from the OLA)

Click Here for a List and Description of all the OLA Junior A Awards Page 1 Page 2 Page 3

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Thanks to all!

We want to send out “a very loud thank-you” for all of your assistance with the many facets of the Minto Series...

There were many successes!

• outstanding and exciting teams from across Canada (in particular our own Jr. Excels), thank you to players, coaches, and management for their attention to lacrosse excellence

• over 60 volunteers who worked day-in and day-out to ensure a successful Minto, hats off!

• exceptional attention to photography of the event and to communications on the Excelsior website, Facebook, and media in general

• local corporate and program sponsorships exceeded targets

• framed prints (participation gifts) were outstanding, appreciated by all of the players and nicely reflected the local/Canadian dimension of the Series

• excellent media coverage across Canada, news went out to over 75 media sources after every game and a very efficiently-run press box for the media and minor officials

• highly successful 50/50 and program sales, final 50/50 around $2200...yikes

• tailgate run by the Jr. A parents was outstanding and very welcoming for our visitors

• three wave (Press Release 1, PR 2, PR Series) marketing ensured communications out to a range of media and fan base

• smooth running of special events and ceremonies (media luncheon, distinguished guests and ceremonies)

• facilities at the Powerade have been outstanding along with the support - who knew that Jr. A lacrosse would fill the room...

• excellent attention to the financial management of the tournament, clear and detailed books and banking

• exceptional support from the City of Brampton and in particular Mayor Fennell and Regional Councillor Sanderson

• minor officials’ attention to detail with timekeeping, announcing, pointstreak, 30 second clock, etc.

• special thanks to all of the creative work with the logo/crest and three posters

• great support form the visiting associations (BCLA, ALA, OLA , and CLA)

• the willingness of lacrosse greats from the '57, '58, and '59 teams and Canadian Hall of Famers for throwing their support behind the 2009 Excelsior Jr. A team and the 2009 Minto Series

• excellent anthem singing from our four Mayfield SS Regional Arts students,and Dan Clancy from Lighthouse

• A brilliant job by everone, THANK YOU ALL! Ros and Mark

Honorary Convenors (from the 1957, 58, & 59 Minto Cup Teams)
Harry Benham
Bob McClure
Bert Naylor (spokesperson)
Bob Savage
Gord Thompson
Bruce Wanless (spokesperson)


Special Tournament Week Volunteers
Pat Enright
Eva Durie
Joyce Job
Marg Silva
Jim Silva
Dave Carlson
Lindsey Walker
Danielle Boudreau
Walter, Lindsay, Bonnie Webb
Bev Campbell
Ann Carlson
Craig Cowan
David Fryer
Terri Sellars
Connor Sellars
Colton Wallace
Brenda Belanger
Runners
Ball Boys from Pee Wee Rep Teams


Security Volunteers

Pat Doran
Ron Flint
Nathan Reid
Robert Laplante
Jim Slessor
Robert Costante
Paul Edwards
And many more from our mens’ field team!


Host Committee Planning Group

Tony Bennett Minto Cup Program Sponsorship
Wendy Bennett Media Event and Accreditation
Dan Bowyer Communications, Excelsior Website Management
Bob Burke Corporate and Local Sponsorship
Jeff Cowie Marketing
Pat Evans Players, Parents, and Fans Tailgate (visiting teams)
John Herd Daily 50/50, Program Funds Collection, Accounting
Susan Fennell Mayor of Brampton
Cheryl Laplante Front Desk and Accreditation
Zeny Lipinski Brampton Jr. A President, Host Team Liaison
Zeny Lipinski Jr. Security
Caryl McClelland Players, Parents, and Fans Tailgate (visiting teams)
Glenn McClelland Corporate and Local Sponsorship
Dean McLeod Facilities Coordinator
Ziggy Musial BELC President & PR
Albert Rehanek Logo/Crest Design
Jan Rubisch Banking, TD Canada Trust
John Sanderson Brampton Regional Councillor


Minor Officials/Team Liaisons for Series
Gary Morrison Technical (Music, anthem, etc)
John Sanderson Game MC, Intro & Players of the game
Matt Bowman Timekeeper/Shot Clock/Announcer
Dan Sitzma Shot Clock/ Timekeeper
Jim Doig Announcer
Paul Whittington Penalty Box
Herb Phillips 30 second clock/Shots
Dan Bowyer PointStreak
Rob Riley PointStreak
John Coates Team Game-day supplies/Shot clock back-up
Rick Webster Edmonton Team Liaison
Ken Webster Coquitlam Team Liaison
Barry Sellars Orangeville Team Liaison

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Minto Cup Schedule (Click on the Minto Cup Site link to the above left for further information)

Sat. Aug. 22nd R.R. #1
5:00 p.m. Coquitlam Adanacs (8) vs. ORANGEVILLE (16) Scoring Link
8:00 p.m. Edmonton Eclipse (3) vs. BRAMPTON (14) Scoring Link

Sun. Aug 23rd R.R. #2
5:00 p.m. COQUITLAM ADANACS (11) vs. Edmonton Eclipse (6) Scoring Link
8:00 p.m. ORANGEVILLE (8) vs. Brampton (5) Scoring Link

Mon. Aug. 24th DAY OFF

Tue. Aug. 25th R.R. #3
5:00 p.m. Edmonton Eclipse (9) vs. ORANGEVILLE (10) Scoring Link
8:00 p.m. Brampton (10) vs. COQUITLAM ADANACS (11) Scoring Link

Wed. Aug. 26th Semi-Final

8:00 p.m. BRAMPTON (12) vs. Coquitlam (6) Scoring Link

Thur. Aug. 27th DAY OFF

Fri. Aug. 28th Final #1
8:00 p.m. Brampton (9) vs. ORANGEVILLE (10) Scoring Link

Sat. Aug. 29th Final #2
8:00 p.m. Orangeville (8) vs. BRAMPTON (11) Scoring Link

Sun. Aug. 30th Final #3
7:00 p.m. Brampton (4) vs. ORANGEVILLE (8) Scoring Link

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Ontario Junior “A” Lacrosse 2009

Individual Award Winners

JOEY NIEUWENDYK AWARD
Rookie of the Year - Michael Burke, Brampton Excelsiors

BOBBY ALLAN AWARD
League Scoring Leader - Andrew Potter, St. Catharines Athletics/Brampton Excelsiors


JOHN ‘GUS’ MCCAULEY MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Defensive Player - Kyle Rubisch, Brampton Excelsiors

GAYLORD POWLESS MEMORIAL AWARD
Most Sportsmanlike Player - Andrew Potter, St. Catharines Athletics/Brampton Excelsiors

- Ryan Learn, Burlington Chiefs

DENNIS MCINTOSH MEMORIAL AWARD
Most Valuable Player - Randy Staats, Six Nations Arrows

ROBERT MELVILLE MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Goalies - Nick Rose, Orangeville Northmen
- Dillon Ward, Orangeville Northmen

JIM VELTMAN AWARD
Most Outstanding Player - Adam Jones, Orangeville Northmen

JIM BISHOP MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Coaching Staff - Burlington Chiefs; Shawn Card
Mark Baldini
Sean Thompson
Craig Hedley

JACK BIONDA MEMORIAL AWARD
All-Star Teams - See attached lists

DEAN MCLEOD AWARD
Most Valuable Player, Playoffs - Kyle Rubisch, Brampton Excelsiors and Adam Jones, Orangeville Northmen

E. W. ‘BILLY’ EVANS MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Graduating Player - Dylan Evans, Brampton Excelsiors

ONTARIO JUNIOR ‘A’ LACROSSE 2009 All-Star Teams

THE JACK BIONDA MEMORIAL AWARDS

FIRST ALL-STAR TEAM

GOAL - NICK ROSE, ORANGEVILLE NORTHMEN

DEFENCE - KYLE RUBISCH, BRAMPTON EXCELSIORS


BROCK SORENSON, PETERBOROUGH LAKERS

FORWARDS - ANDREW POTTER, BRAMPTON EXCELSIORS


ADAM JONES, ORANGEVILLE NORTHMEN
JESSIE GUERIN, PETERBOROUGH LAKERS


SECOND ALL-STAR TEAM

GOAL - STEVE FRYER, BRAMPTON EXCELSIORS

DEFENCE - ANDREW SUITOR, ORANGEVILLE NORTHMEN
HOLDEN VYSE, SIX NATIONS ARROWS

FORWARDS - RANDY STAATS, SIX NATIONS ARROWS
JOEY RESATARTIS, ST. CATHARINES ATHLETICS
KYLE CLANCY, PETERBOROUGH LAKERS


These are the first and second All-star teams as voted on by the Junior “A” leagues Coaches and General Managers.

Dean McLeod, Commissioner

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GO JUNIOR EXCELS GO !!!

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(Click on a Logo to get Minto Cup Player Stats after each game.)

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MINTO CUP 2009 - Tail Gate Party - Sunday, August 23, 2009
Additional Tail Gate Party Photos Click Here - Courtesy of Dave Carlson
Additional Behind The Scenes Photos Click Here - Courtesy of Dave Carlson

Dean McLeod, Pat & Mark Evans, Caryl McClelland and Dave Miriguay enjoying the Tail Gate Party.


Eager (and hungry) visitors from Manitoba line up for food and drink tickets from Glenn McClelland and crew.


A number of Excesior Junior 'A' Dads help to dispense beverages to thirsty patrons.


This sign says it all.


No lack of space to dress up your dogs, burgers, sausages or corn on the cob.


Caryl McClelland and friend get another batch of sausages ready for sale.


Eating spaces galore for whatever the heavens decide to unleash.


Andrea Fried and Alexandra Bowyer lend a friendly hand serving the customers.


Debbie Davis and Barb Bowyer say twenty-five dozen corn were shucked, boiled and buttered to keep up with demand.

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MINTO CUP 2009 - Opening Ceremonies - Saturday, August 22, 2009
Additional Opening Ceremonies Photos Click Here - Courtesy of Dave Carlson

Mayor Susan Fennell and Councillors Bob Callahan and Elaine Moore getting ready as Ziggy and Zeny look on.


The Junior Excels getting ready to roll em out.


The Junior Excel's Mayfield Connection: Chad Cummings and Kyle Davis.


Excel's 50s Champions Harry Benham, Bob McClure, Bert Naylor and Bruce Wanless bringing out the Minto Cup.


Your Junior Excels lined up and waiting for the ceremonies to begin.


Brampton's oldest Excel Potsy Burrows, aged 91, plays Last Post and Reveille.


Mayfield S.S. Regional Arts student Gabriella Farias gets ready to sing the anthem.

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PRESS CONFERENCE PHOTOS - Saturday, August 22, 2009

Committee Co-Chair Mark Evans welcoming everyone to the 2009 Minto Cup.


Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell saying a few inspirational words to the crowd.


Members of the Brampton Excelsior Junior A's Team and Staff in attendance.


Referees from across Canada on hand to supervise the Minto Cup games.


Four members of the Junior Excelsior Minto Cup Championship Teams '57, '58 and '59 on hand.


Mark Evans proudly displays the Minto Cup commemorative print presented to all team players.


Coaches take a minute to answer questions from the crowd. (Please don't make them too hard.)
Photos by Dan Bowyer

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Brampton Excelsiors 2009

Photo by Dave Carlson

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Coquitlam Adanacs 2009

Edmonton Eclipse 2009

Adanac Cargo Crew

Photos by Dan Bowyer

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LOOK CLOSE AND LOOK HARD ORANGEVILLE, THE BRAMPTON EXCELSIOR JR. A's ARE BACK IN TOWN.
Photo by Dave Carlson

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Game 7: Orangeville maintains their Eastern Canadian Championship status, defeating the Jr. Excels in seven
- posted by Mark Evans Scoring Link

Brampton moved out in front 2-1 in the first period with goals from Andrew Marcoux (Andrew Potter, Michael Burke) and
JJ LaForet (Dana Stevens, Jason Jones). Sean Gillies scored for Orangeville.

Scoring opened up in the second period with Orangeville scoring 5 times to Brampton's 3. Mat McLeod, Sean Gillies,
Cody McMahon and Adam Jones (2) scored for Orangeville. Brampton's tallys came from Burke (Cameron Flint,
Ryan McClelland), Scott Tinning (McClelland, Burke), and Stevens (Flint, Burke).

Brampton's Flint tied the game early into the third and action went back and forth for 15 minutes as the floor became increasing wet and slippery. The Northmen put the game away in the dying minutes with goals from Jeremy Noble,
McLeod, and Greg Harnett. Brampton picked up 4 minutes in penalties, Orangeville was in the box for 2 minutes.


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Game 6: Northmen slip by Jr. Excels 6-4 to tie the Series at 3-3 - posted by Mark Evans Scoring Link

Orangeville opened the scoring with two goals from Adam Jones and Brandon Ivey. Dane Stevens (Pat Saunders,
JJ LaForet) scored Brampton's lone marker in the first period.

Brampton edged back to tie the game up by the end of the second period. Michael Burke and Stevens (Burke, McGourty) scored the Excels' goals while John Quarrie added the Northmen's lone goal.

Orangeville took control in the third scoring three times while Brampton was only to find the back of Orangeville's net once. Andrew Suitor, Cody McMahon, and Jeremy Noble scored for Orangeville while Pat Saunders picked up Brampton's lone marker. Brampton picked up 8 minutes in penalties, Orangeville was in the box for 6 minutes.

Game 7 of Eastern Canadian final takes place MONDAY NIGHT August 17 in Orangeville at 8:00 pm. See you there!

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Game 5: Brampton unable to close the door, Series now 3-2 for the Jr. Excels - posted by Mark Evans Scoring Link

Orangeville took a 4-2 by the end of the first period with goals from Cody McMahon, Jeremy Noble, Matt MacLeod and Adam Jones. Brampton's tallies came from Scott Tinning (Michael Burke, Pat Saunders) and Dylan Evans (Kyle Rubisch).

Orangeville outscored Brampton again in the second period pushing their lead to 7-4. Jones added two more goals while John Quarrie picked up the Northmen's other lone tally. Ryan McClelland and Cameron Flint (Steve Fryer) scored for the Excelsiors.

Brandon Ivey and Glen Bryan finished off the Orangeville's scoring in the third, while Andrew Potter added Brampton's final goal of the night. Brampton picked up 12 minutes in penalties, Orangeville was in the box for 10 minutes.

Game 6 of Eastern Canadian final resumes SUNDAY AFTERNOON August 16 in Brampton at 2:00 pm.
See you there!

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Game 4: Orangeville evades elimination, defeats Jr. Excels 13-5 - posted by Mark Evans Scoring Link

Orangeville hit early and fast taking a commanding 7-1 lead by the end of the first. Scoring for Orangeville were Matt MacLeod, Glen Bryan,John Quarrie and two from each of Greg Harnett and Adam Jones. Brampton's lone marker came from Scott Tinning (Jason Jones, Ben McCullough).

The Northmen pushed their lead to 12-5 by the end of the second. Jeremy Noble, Matt Eckert, Greg Harnett, Craig England, and Brendon Ivey picked up the Northmen goals. Excels' markers came from Brendan Clarke (Adam McGourty), Andrew Potter (Michael Burke, Dane Stevens), Cameron Flint (Jason Jones, Kevin Floris), and Scott Tinning McGourty, Kyle Rubisch).

Ivey finished off the Orangeville's scoring in the third. A number of penalties were handed out as the game progressed with Brampton picking up 73 minutes to Orangeville's 69.

Game 5 of Eastern Canadian final resumes tonight Friday August 14 in Orangeville at 8:00 pm. See you there!

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Game 3 (Parts 1&2): Lightning storm and power outage at Tony Rose Arena in Orangeville closes down game 3 on Monday night, part 2 in Orangeville on Tuesday night ends with Brampton grabbing its third win in the Series - posted by Mark Evans
Scoring Link

A few minutes into the second period, lights went out in Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre as a result of a severe lightning storm on Monday night.

When the light did go out at the 17:32 mark of the second, Orangeville was up 4-3. Orangeville goals came from Andrew Suitor, Brendon Ivey and two from Adam Jones. Scoring for Brampton were Dane Stevens (Andrew Potter, Scott Tinning), Ryan McClelland (Pat Saunders, Potter), and Saunders (Michael Burke, Stevens).

Part 2 which resumed Tuesday night saw Brampton move ahead of Orangeville in the second period by a margin of 6-5. Cameron Flint (Burke), Burke (Potter, Tinning), and Ryan McClelland (Burke) scored for the Excelsiors while Jeremy Noble added Orangeville's final marker.

A tough defensive game ensured for the third period with neither team scoring. Brampton ended up with 14 minutes in penalties while the Northmen picked up 10.

Game 4 will be played Thursday August 13 at 8:00pm in Brampton at the Powerade Centre. See you there.

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Game 2: Jr. Excels' discipline takes them one step further, defeating Orangeville 8-6,
moving the Series to 2-0
- posted by Mark Evans Scoring Link

Strong team discipline and intensity throughout the game were key factors in Brampton's second win in the
Eastern Candian Jr. A Lacrosse Championship finals.

Brampton opened the scoring at the 28 second period with a goal from Ryan McClelland (Andrew Potter, Dylan Evans).
Orangeville responded with two goals from Adam Jones and Mike Teeter, ending the first with a Northmen 2-1 lead.

Brampton outscored Orangeville in the second 5-3. Cameron Flint (unassisted), Potter (Ben McCullough, Flint), Chad Cummings Potter, Chris Corbeil), Michael Burke (Potter, Dane Stevens), and Dylan Evans (Stevens, Corbeil) scored for Brampton. Orangeville's goals came from Jeremy Noble and two from Adam Jones.

The Northmen made an early rally in the third, on a goal from Craig England. Brampton, however, hit for two on goals from Burke (Stevens, Potter) and Potter (Burke, Stevens), ending the game at 8-6 for Brampton.

The third game of Eastern Canadian fianl goes Sunday August 9 in Orangeville at 7:00pm. See you there!

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Game 1: Jr. Excels surprise Orangeville, win game one 10-3 - posted by Mark Evans Scoring Link

Tough defense, strategic offence, two-way transition, and solid goaltending came together last night to solidify Brampton's
first win in the Eastern Canadian Jr. A playoff round, Orangeville's first defeat in the 2009 playoffs.

Brampton led 4-1 after period on goals from Jason Jones (Scott Tinning, Dane Stevens), Dylan Evans (Stevens, Ryan McClelland), and two from Andrew Potter (Michael Burke, JJ LaForet; Tinning, Burke). The Northmen's Brandon Ivey added Orangeville's lone marker.

Good two play in the second with only one goal being added by Orangeville's Jeremy Noble.

The third period was all Brampton with goals from Burke (Cameron Flint, Evans), Stevens (Evans, Burke) and two from each of Adam McGourty (unassisted) and Scott Tinning (Fint; Stevens, Potter). Sean Gillies added Orangeville's final goal of the night.

Both teams found their way to penalty box as the game progressed, with each team picking up 45 minutes in penalties.

The second game of the Eastern Canadian finals will take place Friday August 7 at the Powerade Centre in Brampton at 8:00pm. See you there!

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BRING IT ON ORANGEVILLE, THE BRAMPTON EXCELSIOR JR. A's ARE READY FOR ACTION !!!
Photo by Dave Carlson

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Here Is The 'REVISED' Ontario Junior A Finals Schedule vs. Orangeville

Game 1. Wed. Aug 5th, 8:00pm, Brampton (10) @ Orangeville (3) Scoring Link
Game 2. Fri. Aug 7th, 8:00pm, Orangeville (6) @ Brampton (8) Scoring Link
Game 3. Sun. Aug 9th, 7:00pm, Brampton (6) @ Orangeville (5) Scoring Link
Game 4. Thur. Aug 13th, 8:00pm, Orangeville (13) @ Brampton (5) Scoring Link
Game 5. Fri. Aug 14th, 8:00pm, Brampton (5) @ Orangeville (9) Scoring Link
Game 6. Sun. Aug, 16th, 2:00pm, Orangeville (6) @ Brampton (4) Scoring Link
Game 7. Mon. Aug 17th, 8:00pm, Brampton (6) @ Orangeville (9) Scoring Link

Orangeville wins the series 4 games to Brampton's 3. Minto Cup starts Saturday, August 22.

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Game 5: Brampton's defensive wall and a well balanced offence too much for Burlington
- posted by Mark Evans Brampton wins Series 4-1 Scoring Link

The Jr. Excelsiors now begin to prepare for the Eastern Canadian Jr. A Lacrosse Championship drive, the first time since 1994, after defeating Burlington 15-7 to finish their second semi-final series. Brampton set the tone in the first three minutes with two goals from Dylan Evans (Ryan McClelland, Kyle Rubisch; Kyle Andrews). Jordan McIntosh followed with a powerplay goal for Burlington before Scott Tinning (Dane Stevens, Adam McGourty; Stevens, Andrew Potter) added two more Brampton. Burlington's Kevin Brownell and Brampton's Andrew Potter finished off the scoring in the first period, leaving Brampton ahead 5-2 at the end of the first period.

Brampton added five more markers in the second while Burlington added four. Scoring for Brampton were Tinning
(Michael Burke, Potter), Stevens (McClelland), Cameron Flint (Steve Fryer) and two from McGourty (Wray, Burke).
Scoring for Burlington were Chris Moulsen, Josh Ruys, and two from Kiel Matisz.

It was all Brampton in the third period as Brampton scored five times while Burlington responded with one lone marker.
Excelsior markers came from Burke (Evans, McGourty), Andrews (Jason Jones, Flint), Jones (Burke, Tinning), and two
from McClelland (Chris Corbeil; Burke, Flint). Moulsen pick up Burlington's final tally.

Rock solid defence and goaltending, a well balanced offence, and an increasingly noticeable transition game were simply
too much for the Burlington squad. Burlington ended the game with 16 minutes in penalties while Brampton finished the
game with 10 minutes.

The Eastern Canadian finals begin Wednesday August 5 in Orangeville at 8:00pm. See you there!

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Game 4: Burlington resists elimination, register their first win in the Series - posted by Mark Evans
Scoring Link

A never-say-die Burlington team staved off elimination last night by defeating Brampton
in overtime, 14-11.

Burlington marked their territory early in the game moving out in front of Brampton 3-2
by the end of the first. Scoring for Burlington were Wilson-Kirby, MacIntosh, and Ruys.
Bramptonís goals came from Dane Stevens and Cameron Flint (Scott Tinning, Chad Cummings).

Burlington continued to advance in the second period, increasing their lead to 7-5. McIntosh,
Ruys, Hicks, and Crepinsek scored for the Chiefs while Kyle Rubisch, Michael Burke
(Andrew Potter), and Jason Jones (Dylan Evans, Michael Burke) tallied for the Excelsiors.

Brampton's comeback in the third began with three unanswered goals in the third by Burke
(Potter, Stevens) and two from Potter (McClelland, Burke; Burke, Chris Corbeil). Burlington
responded with goals from Ruys, Hicks and Mann. The Excelsiors forced the game into
overtime with goals from McClelland (Stevens) and Potter (Stevens, Burke) in the final
two minutes of the game.

It was all Burlington in the overtime as Burlington outscored Brampton 4-1, ending the game
at 14-11. Ruys, Brownell, MacIntosh and Midwinter put up numbers for the Chiefs while
Rubisch provided Brampton's lone marker. Brampton finished the game with 18 minutes
in penalties, while Burlington registered 12 minutes.

Next game is Wednesday July 29 at 8:00pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
See you there!

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Chiefs' backs against the wall as Brampton takes a 3-0 Series lead - posted by Mark Evans
Scoring Link

Brampton demonstrated its firepower last night as they downed Burlington 14-6
to take a commanding 3-0 Series lead in the Eastern Canadian semi-finals.

The Jr. Excelsiors jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first period before Burlington
was able to register their first tally. Michael Burke (Andrew Potter, Dylan Evans),
Dane Stevens (Burke, Kyle Andrews), Ben McCullough (Matt Wray), Evans
(Stevens, Chad Cummings), Jason Jones, and Ryan McClelland (Scott Tinning, Cummings)
had each registered goals before the 10:00 minute mark. Jordan McIntosh scored
the lone Burlington goal with Stevens (Burke, Tinning) adding his second, as the period
came to a close.

Stevens (Jones, Potter) added his third to open up scoring in the second period
before Burlington went on the attack with three unanswered goals, two from
Kevin Brownell and one from Josh Ruys. Evans (McClelland, Cummings) and
Stevens (McClelleand, Potter) responded with two for Brampton while Ryan Learn
added a closer to end the second period at 10-5 for the Excels.

Brampton continued to dominate at both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.
Stevens added his fifth of the night while Potter (Chris Corbeil, Steve Fryer; Tinning, Burke)
picked up two and McClelland (Jones, Tinning) added his second of the night. Brownell
added Burlington's lone third period marker. The final score, 14-6 Brampton. The Excels
picked up 20 minutes in penalties while Burlington had 12 minutes.

The fourth game will be played tonight Monday, July 27 at 8:00pm at Central Arena
in Burlington. See you there!

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Brampton Juniors steal second game in Burlington, 10-5 - posted by Mark Evans
Scoring Link

Brampton defeated Burlington to move the Series 2-0. First period action saw
some excellent back-and-forth play with each team scoring three goals.
Burlington's goals in the first came from Chris Moulsen and two from Matt Hicks.
Brampton's markers were delivered by Scott Tinning (Michael Burke, Dane Stevens),
Michael Burke (Scott Tinning, Ryan McClelland), and Andrew Potter (Steve Fryer).

Brampton moved ahead in the second period 6-5 on goals from Andrew Potter
(Michael Burke, Steve Fryer), Chris Corbeil (Andrew Potter), and Ryan McClelland
(Andrew Potter). Scoring for Burlington were Kiel Matisz and Josh Ruys.

Brampton dominated the third period with four unanswered goals from Cameron Flint
(Steve Fryer), Dylan Evans (Ryan McClelland), Michael Burke (Anderew Potter, Scott Tinning),
and Dane Stevens (Scott Tinning, Michael Burke).

Unlike the first game, both teams spent considerable time in the penalty box
(Brampton 50 minutes, Burlington 42). Like the first game, however, Brampton's
defense continued to silence Burlington's offensive arsenal.

Next game will take place Sunday night July 26 at 7:00 pm at the Powerade Centre
in Brampton. See you there!

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Jr. Excels take Game 1 Against Burlington 6-2 - posted by Mark Evans
Scoring Link

First period play saw the Excelsiors jump out to a 2-0 lead on goals from Cameron Flint
(Dane Stevens, JJ LaForet) and Dane Stevens (Scott Tinning, Ryan McClelland).

Brampton extended their lead to 5-1 by the end of the second as Cameron Flint
(Andrew Marcoux, Scott Tinning) added his second tally of the night and Ben McCullough
(Scott Tinning) and Ryan McClelland (Jason Jones) added singles. Alex Crepinsek picked up
Burlington's single goal.

Each team scored once in the third, one from Andrew Marcoux (Jason Jones, Dylan Evans)
for Brampton and one from Josh Ruys for Burlington.

Good two-way play was evident throughout the game but it was Brampton's defence,
led by captain Kyle Rubicsh and goaltender Steve Fryer, that was able halt Burlington's explosive offence.

Next game will take place Friday night at 8:00pm at Central Arena in Burlington. See you there!

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Here Is The Semi Final Schedule vs. Burlington‏ - Brampton wins series 4 games to 1 !!!

Game 1 - Wed. July 22nd. 8pm, Burlington (2) @ BRAMPTON (6) Scoring Link
Game 2 - Fri. July 24th. 8pm, BRAMPTON (10) @ Burlington (5) Scoring Link
Game 3 - Sun. July 26th. 7pm, Burlington (6) @ BRAMPTON (14) Scoring Link
Game 4 - Mon. July 27th. 8pm, Brampton (11) @ BURLINGTON (14) OT Scoring Link
Game 5 - Wed. July 29th. 8pm, Burlington (7) @ BRAMPTON (15) Scoring Link


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---------Dean McLeod, City of Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell and Bob Burke at the Golf Classic---------

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Here is the schedule for the 1st round of playoffs
between the Brampton Excelsior Jr A's (2nd place)
and the Akwesasne Indians (7th place).

Game 1 - AKWESASNE (1) @ BRAMPTON (11) Jul 14, Scoring Link
Game 2 - AKWESASNE (8) @ BRAMPTON (11) Jul 15, Scoring Link Photo Link (Courtesy of Jeff Lecky)
Game 3 - BRAMPTON (16) @ AKWESASNE (10) Jul 17, Scoring Link
Game 4 - BRAMPTON (9) @ AKWESASNE (7) Jul 18, Scoring Link

Brampton wins the series 4-0 !!! - Go Jr. Excels Go !!!

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$20---BEER FOR A YEAR DRAW !---$20
**Must be Legal Drinking Age to enter and claim prize**

Prize will be ONE (1) case of Domestic beer per week, for 52 weeks (52 cases total)
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Winner can choose to take a cash prize of $1,750.00 paid all at once
Winner will be announced during the Jr A Excelsiors' last Home game

For information contact Zeny at info@excelsiors.com

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Minto Cup Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in supporting the Junior A's??

Our Junior A Facebook group site is up & running!
Copy and paste the following group name:

Brampton Junior "A" s - Canadian Domination 2009!

We're aiming for 1000 members by August 1, 2009. Check it out!

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Special Offer !

A limited edition set of three posters entitled "For The Love Of The Game"
detailing the History of the Brampton Excelsiors is available by contacting
Ziggy Musial at ziggy.musial@rogers.com

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Join the Excelsiors Club and help support your Junior Excelsiors
on their march to the Minto Cup in August. Read all about it!
Excelsiors Club Letter

Excelsiors Club Pledge Form here
Pledge Form

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Become an Excelsior Platinum, Gold or Silver Sweater Sponsor.
Sweater Sponsor Letter

Sweater Sponsor Pledge Form here.
Pledge Form

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HOT OFF THE PRESSES !!!
New Brampton Excelsior Apparel is now available for purchase.
Check out latest Lacrosse Fashion statements. Wear your support.
Excelsior Apparel
Order Form

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