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05/07/2026

Windsor Clippers Set For Exciting Lacrosse Season
By Devan Mighton
Optimism fills Forest Glade Arena as the Windsor Clippers junior lacrosse team wraps up tryouts and prepares for the 2026 Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League season. Coming off a rebuilding year, the Clippers have finalized their roster and are focused on making a strong playoff run.
Head coach Trevor Learn, a Tecumseh native, is impressed with the team’s energy and chemistry. “The energy has been at an all-time high to start the season,” says Learn. “The guys are feeding off one another and creating chemistry right away.”
Offensively, the Clippers will rely on returning players Hudson and Vance Dalpe, Owen Arthur, Jacob Levesque, Logan Gough, and Keegan Bernier. They’re joined by promising rook-ies Anthony Hamacher, Travis Jankovich, Isaac Walker, and Brock Brennan, who was recently drafted 20th overall by the Toronto Beaches Jr. A team.
Fifth-year veteran Vance Dalpe, from Belle River, is determined to help the team reach new heights. “The goal right now is simple—get to the playoffs and be better than we were last year,” he says. Dalpe contributed 11 goals and 37 points in 12 games last season, but he emphasizes the importance of teamwork over individual statistics. “It’s a team game, and it’s going to take everyone to get us where we want to be.”
His younger brother Hudson, who led the team in scoring last year with 34 goals and 73 points as a rookie, echoes this sentiment. “Any chance I get to play lacrosse, it’s always exciting—putting on the jersey with the boys and being in that atmosphere,” says Hudson, a St. Anne Catholic High School student and St. Catharines Athletics Jr. A draft pick. “We only got better every game in preseason… that improvement shows.” He adds, “I just want to be the best team player I can—contribute, build camaraderie, and help make this a great squad.”
On defence, returning players Kane Murphy, Ashton Maluske, Gage Soulliere, Owen Coffey, Michael DiPonio, Caleb Whitson, Keegan McIntyre, Luke Morin, and Gabe Arnette will anchor the back end, with rookies Sebastien Rail, Brady Simpson, Jun Walker, and Easton Moffat providing fresh legs and energy.
The team had a solid showing at the Six Nations pre-season tournament, finishing with a 1-2-0 record. Fifth-year veteran Kane Murphy, a LaSalle native, is encouraged by the team’s progress. “There’s no reason not to be optimistic—we got better every game, and that’s all you can really ask for,” Murphy notes. “We should already have the mindset that we are making playoffs—not hoping to.” Renowned for his work ethic, he adds, “Treat it like a job. You come to practice to get better, and to games to win.”
Between the pipes, returning starter Daniel Deters looks to build on a promising rookie year, where he posted a 3-7-1 record with a 10.44 goals-against average after taking over mid-season. He will be teamed with second-year goalie Nathan Anger.
The Clippers’ bench boasts a wealth of coaching experience. Learn is joined by offensive coordinators Dave Hodgins and Zane Dalpe, defensive coordinator Jamie Pillon, equipment manager Ken Gough, and trainers Chris Williams and Jake Faubert. “This core group has been together for two or three years now, so it’s only a matter of time before they start to see the results of their hard work,” says Learn. “There’s a lot of belief in that room.”

05/04/2026

Belle River Jr. Canadiens Dominate Bluewater Playoffs
Half of all BRDMHA Rep teams brought home banners
By Devan Mighton

It was, literally, a banner year for the Belle River District Minor Hockey Association (BRDMHA). Of the association’s 12 travel teams, exactly half were crowned Bluewater League champions and moved on to represent their region at the OMHA Championships.

“We are extremely proud of all our teams,” states Dennis Tatomir, director of coach development. “In particular, having 50 per cent of our Rep teams represent the Bluewater League at the OMHA Championships is an accomplishment that our entire organization should feel very proud of.”

The victorious teams included the Under-18 B, Under-15 B, Under-14 A, Under-13 A & B, and Under-11 A teams.

“We believe in our players, coaches, and the families who support them. As an association, we set an aspirational goal each season of sending every team to represent the Bluewater League at OMHAs,” explains Tatomir. Across the association, the Jr. Canadiens also won 17 tournaments, including the Under-18 A team, which won four tournaments, and the Under-14 A’s, who also won four, including the International Silver Stick in Newmarket.

“Across every division, our players represented BRDMHA with heart, determination, and pride,” says Tatomir. “We couldn’t be prouder of the athletes, coaches, and families who wore our jersey and showcased what our association is all about.”

“While not every team can capture an OMHA championship, BRDMHA had an incredible showing this season with six teams advancing—and every one of them made us proud. Among those six, two teams earned top-two finishes: our U13B and U18B teams both finished as OMHA finalists. Two more teams battled their way into the OMHA semifinals—U11A and U15B—demonstrating tremendous competitiveness and resilience. Our U13A and U14A teams also earned their spots as OMHA qualifiers, competing hard in very strong divisions, even though they were unable to advance.”

With the season officially over, the BRDMHA is now switching over to tryouts for the 2026-27 season. Beginning on May 2, the organization is expecting over 500 participants.

Over the years, the BRDMHA has instituted a variety of programs to increase interest in hockey within the community and to make the game more affordable. For a number of years, they have partnered with the NHL/NHLPA First Shift Program to introduce new players to the sport. They run Sensory Friendly Skates in partnership with the Municipality of Lakeshore. Beginning in the 2025-26 season, the association launched the Breakaway Fund to help subsidize the cost of hockey for its participants. The Breakaway Fund supported three players in its first season, including two house league and one rep player, and is “supported through partnerships, including Jumpstart, and an annual golf tournament, with 100 percent of proceeds going directly toward youth sport initiatives.”

“Hockey is, at its core, about fun, connection, and growth. When players experience that, they want to keep coming back,” explains Tatomir. “We are committed to creating an environment where every player can grow, compete, and feel a true sense of belonging. Whether your child is stepping onto the ice for the first time or striving to compete at a high level, we provide the support, development, and community to help them succeed. We invite families across Lakeshore to come be part of something special and experience what makes hockey in Belle River truly unique.”

For more information on the BRDMHA, please visit their website at www.brdmha.com.

04/30/2026

The Lakeshore Canadiens organization would like to send out a big thank you to all our fans who packed the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre this season ! Also a big thank you to our many sponsors for the 2025-2026 season. We truly appreciate your support.

04/30/2026

Tavistock defeats the Canadiens 7-1 in Game 6 of the Schmalz Cup Semi Finals to win the series 4-2. Lukas Boudreau scoring the lone Canadiens goal. Final shots 36-22 Braves.

04/17/2026

ATTENTION! This event is RESCHEDULED for SUNDAY morning due to weather. We hope everyone can still join us. Please help to spread the word...

REMINDER... Our community wide clean up will now be SUNDAY the 19th. Please join us and help keep the Cove garbage-free!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!
Meet at the Lions Park pavilion at 10am
*gloves and garbage bags provided
*rain-day is Sunday
*have kids who need volunteer hours? Bring them along!!