Nepean Minor Hockey Association 's Midget AA team advances to the Ontario Winter Games
Midget AA Nepean Raiders
Representing the Nepean Minor Hockey Association located in Ottawa, Ontario, and playing in the OEMHL AA League, the Major Midget Nepean Raider team is Coached by Peter Tenute, Jay Lacroix and Scott Craig. John Burke (Trainer) and Bob Botti (Manager) round out the team staff.
The team, comprised of five 16 year-olds and twelve 17 year-olds, has had a successful 2007-2008 season and is currently heading into league playoffs in first place. The Raiders posted a record of 24-5-1 in regular season league play and also had a record of 14-1 in three tournaments, winning the championships in all three:
· Humberview Huskies Invitational Tournament (October 12-14, 2007)
· Misssissauga North Stars Pre-Christmas Tournament (Nov 16-18, 2007)
· KMHA New Years Tournament (January 4-5, 2008)
The Raiders also won their draw in the OEMHL Ontario Winter Games Qualifying Tournament held at the Kemptville Civic Complex on January 12, 2008. This tournament qualified the team to represent the OEMHL at the Ontario Winter Games in Owen Sound.
The Major Midget AA Nepean Raiders are: Ryan Bishop, Adrian Botti, Evan Burke, Pat Cameron, Andre Chan, Kyle Drisdelle, David Hamilton, Erick Hanson, Jared Havelock, Trevor Jacob, Brayden Krusch, Morgan McGrath, Tom McKibbon, Trevor McShane, Chris Normoyle, Colin Roberts and Dan Weir.