Montreal, and leaving Matt Sarmento as the school's all-time leading scorer with 65 points in 51 games. It has been fun watching these boys develop into the young men that they have become: Myles Sinclair, David Wade, Andrew Talbot, Matt Sarmento, Aaron Chen, Patrick Hayes, and Ross Yellowlees will be missed. These boys fought hard through the years to build a reputation of commitment and graciousness, and they surpassed all expectations. Winning championships is difficult, yet developing champions is even more so, and these young men are champions. They set the foundation for a program that is flourishing, with more good things lying in wait.
I have enjoyed this season immensely and am saddened to see it end. Looking back on the accomplishments of the Grads, one can see why:
This season saw many firsts for the Varsity; a record 11 players who only laced 'em up for St. George's; a tournament victory in Montreal in a dramatic final that saw us claw back twice before Ross Yellowlees sealed the victory, with Matt Sarmento being named tourney MVP; and a third city title defeating PW 5-1 to capture their third crown in three years. It was also a season of disappointments: David Wade, Matt Goulet, Sean Bagan, Braydon Jaw, and Julius Ho all moved on to chase bigger dreams, playing Junior Hockey. Another season that saw us make the provincial finals, which are played under a different rule set than City's and National tournaments, resulting in another second place finish. Yet as stated earlier, these young men are champions. And champions breed champions; we are returning three lines next season with Ross Cup leading scorer Naeem Bardai and work horse Alex Chang back. A goaltending duo that one might consider calling dynamic, Andrew Watson and Dylan Marrello Murray, who combined for an incredible 0.83 GAA. The future looks bright. As we have come to say, "We don't rebuild; we reload!"
• Aaron Chen: 2 years Varsity: Two Provincial Championship Silvers, Canada Cup Championship
• Andrew Talbot: 4 years Varsity: Provincial Championship Gold, three Silver, Ridley Tiger Challenge Cup Champion; Canada Cup Championship • Pat Hayes: 2007 Offensive Player of Year and 3 Ross Cup Final Appearances • Myles Sinclair: 3 years Varsity: Three Provincial Championship Silvers, Ridley Tiger Challenge Cup Champion; Canada Cup Championship
• David Wade: 3 years Varsity: Two Provincial Championship Silvers, Ridley Tiger Challenge Cup Champion; Canada Cup Championship • Matt "Doug" Sarmento: 3 years Varsity: Three Provincial Championship Silvers, Ridley Tiger Challenge Cup Champion; Canada Cup Championship, All Time School Leading Scorer • Ross "Dan" Yellowlees: 3 years Varsity: the Captain: Three Provincial Championship Silvers, Ridley Tiger Challenge Cup Champion Captain; Canada Cup Championship Captain Boys thanks for the time we have shared! I'd like to thank all who lent their support and encouragement; you have no idea what it has meant to us. To the parents, you are our rock, following us to ports unknown, lending a hand and sometimes a shoulder; we thank you. To the boys . . . training for next year starts at the end of term three! As always, keep your stick on the ice.
SAINTS' VARSITY HOCKEY 2008/09: 20 wins-1 loss/ City Champions/ Canada Cup Champions Grade 11's Alex Chang Naeem Bardai Ross Cup Leading Scorer
Rob Rand Kevin Isherwood Liam Grue Josh Brookstone Spenser Gudewill David Turner Dylan Marrello-Murray Andrew Watson Assistants Julius Ho Sean Bagan
Grade 12's: • Aaron Chen 2 Ross Cup Final Appearances 2008 Canada Cup Champions • Andrew Talbot 2004 Provincial Champions 3 Ross Cup Final Appearances 2008 Canada Cup Champions 2005 Tiger Challenge Champions • Pat Hayes 2007 Offensive Player of Year 3 Ross Cup Final Appearances • David Wade Assistant Captain 2 Ross Cup Final Appearances 2008 Canada Cup Champions
• Myles Sinclair Top Defensemen Assistant Captain 3 Ross Cup Final Appearances 2008 Canada Cup Champions 2005 Tiger Challenge Champions • Matt "Doug" Sarmento Leading Scorer: 30 pts in 19 games/ 67 points 3 year career-School Record Assistant Captain 3 Ross Cup Final Appearances 2008 Canada Cup Champions: MVP 2005 Tiger Challenge Champions • Ross "Dan" Yellowlees Captain 3 Ross Cup Final Appearances 2008 Canada Cup Champions 2005 Tiger Challenge Champions
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Grade 10's: Zach Yuen Brandon Chan Zach Hillhouse Landon Weemers Josh Boyer Felix Klein Robert Neemo
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