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Paris Titans Hockey is BACK! Get your tickets and be ready for a fast and physical season!
PARIS TITANS REPORT with George Le Gresley
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Normally, Todd Boomer, head coach of the Paris Titans Junior Hockey Team, is a pretty cool, calm guy who always keeps any emotions he may have in check. Things have changed, however, as Todd can’t wait to start the season. After all, the team has had practices since May and held a development camp inviting future prospects to evaluate. Boomer also pointed out that the Titan organization now has a Junior B team in Brantford, which is a bonus for the Paris team, as it gives players an opportunity to move up to a higher tier of hockey and, conversely, a Junior B player to move to C.
The team has also added two assistant coaches: Jordan Pettitt, who has an extensive hockey background as a former player and member of the Ayr Centennials PJHL championship, and Kyle Tavares, who has an extensive minor hockey coaching career.
Continued on page 18 taken by Michelle Malvaso during a February 2024 Paris Titans game against the Woodstock Navy Vets
It might have felt like summer was lingering a bit longer this past week but don’t be fooled – hockey is here. The Paris Titans have started exhibition games with the season just a week away. George Le Gresley chats with the Paris Titans’ coach about this upcoming season.
Boomer and his staff plan to bring Paris a fast and entertaining style of hockey that hasn’t been seen in the last few years.
Alex Foster, a second-year veteran Titan player, feels that the most significant difference in this year’s team is the coaching, which fosters a quick, aggressive style of play. Alex notes that this year’s team has to stay out of the penalty box to be successful, allowing all lines to get their regular shifts. Alex states that although the final lineup hasn’t been announced, that should have happened by the time they open the season in Norwich. The team, based on what he sees in practice, should be fast and physical.
So tonight, with no NHL hockey or football on TV, come down to Brant Sports Complex and watch the best way to watch hockey, live and in person The Paris Titans will face the Hespeler Shamrocks tonight with a 7:30 puck drop The snack bar and the licensed viewing lounge will be open as usual.
