Mark's broken ankle now on the mend after surgery

Mark - At Middle Cove Beach

Mark - Before surgery

Mark's x-ray after surgery

Mark - Now on the mend


All the best son !!!

Holy Cross and Feildians shut-out their opponents.

Holy Cross -1 vs C.B.S. -0

Dunn leads Holy Cross to another victory

Rookie scoring sensation Mike Dunn scored Holy Cross's only goal to lead, an undefeated, Holy Cross team to a very hard fought 1-0 victory over C.B.S. Holy Cross came out in the 1st half, with all guns ablaze, had three early chances and at the 22 mark Mike Dunn struck the ball, showing his athleticism, while scoring on a beautiful shot. This was Dunn's 6th goal of the season and he leads all rookies in the goal scoring department. After the goal Holy Cross slacked off and C.B.S. dug in and they took it to the Holy Cross team. C.B.S. moved the ball, working the middle of the field. As a result of their efforts and ball movement they were constantly penetrating the Holy Cross back line. Actually, C.B.S. were very unfortunate not to have gained a point or even a victory in this match. However, the confidence that C.B.S. gained from this contest may be something that they will use in the second half of the season.

Feildian's defeat U-18's

In an earlier match, also played at KGV, the Feildians defeated the winless St. John's U-18 by a 1-0 score. Tyler Winsor scored Feildians lone goal while David Hickey registered the shut-out. To-date the St. john's U-18, who are playing in the Challenge Cup League on an exhibition basics, are winless in 12 games, have scored only 4 goals while they have allowed 45 .

Jordon Tootoo (22) - Nashvile Predators star hockey player visits school

Jordon Tootoo , visits school in his hometown
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. My oldest daughter,
Melissa is teacher at the school. She said, "Tootoo
who is obviously a local hero does a lot for his people
and for his hometown.

NL U-15 & U-16 Boys teams place 4th in Atlantic Canadian Championships played in N.B.

New Brunswick's Jesse LeBlanc of Dieppe, left, battles Jeremy Brake ( Karen & Paul's son) of Newfoundland and Labrador for the ball during Friday's round-robin game at the Atlantic under-15 boys soccer championship at Scotiabank Park South. N.B. won 2-1.

NL Girls win medals

NL Girls U-16 team won gold and NL U -15 Girls won silver at the Atlantic Champions. Jane Pope was named the U-16 tournament MVP. Congratulations Girls !!!

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The Southern Gazette - Coach's Corner June 28/11

Click on title above to read Coach's Corner
By Gord Dunphy

"The Times They Are A Changin"

John Kelly - A great soccer fan passes - R.I.P.

Nellie and John Kelly

St. Lawrence Laurentian's lose a great fan - John Kelly

One of the longest and greatest fans that the St. Lawrence Laurentians ever had, John Kelly has passed away. Not only was John and Nellie Kelly good fans there were good people. I can remember when my four brothers and I were growing up in St.Lawrence and playing soccer John and Nellie Kelly would attend every game : U-12, U-14, U-16 and high school. They also would travel wherever the Senior Laurentians traveled and played anywhere in the province. Every Sunday morning I would see them at mass and both of them would be wearing a big smile. John lived to be the ripe old age of 89 years old.

God Bless You Nellie and R.I.P. John

Gord Dunphy

Challenge Cup June 25/26 & Coach's Corner ; Click Here

June 25 - Feildians - 1 vs St. Lawrence - 2

Goalscorers :

St.Lawrence : Paul Slaney: 53 Minute
St.Lawrence : Chad Miller : 42 minute

Feildians : Ian Manderville: 11 minute

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June 26 - Feildians -2 vs St. Lawrence - 5

Goalscorers :

St.Lawrence : Paul Slaney: (2)
St.Lawrence : Brent Kelly
St.Lawrence : Jeremy Brenton
St.Lawrence : Stephen Slaney

Feildians : Tyler Winsor
Feildians : Jay Babstock

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Coach's Corner - The Southern Gazette
June 28, 2011

The Times They Are A-Changin’

In the article, I discuss the future of the St. Lawrence Laurentians and I express my feelings with regards to Rudy Norman/ Sean Edwards and John Douglas.

Stay Tuned !!

Hans-Peter Wigger a 6' 7" goalkeeper registers with Mount Pearl

Hans-Peter Wigger - #1

Position: Goal Keeper

Height: 6' 7"

Weight: 212

Hometown: Waterloo

Year 2

Program: Economics

High School: Rick Hansen S.S.

Club: Erin Mills S.C

Hawco leads the Challenge Cup scoring race

Jon Hawco

Holy Cross and Hawco are on fire

Currently, Holy Cross are on fire and it's their striker Jon Hawco leading the way. Jon is currently the Challenge Cup leading goal scorer with 10 goals. At this pace he could reach the 20 goal plateau this season. What I personally like about Hawco is how he sees the field and reads the play. Actually, he is as much a set-up person man now as he is a prolific goalscorer. The fact that his coach, Jake Stanford, has seen fit for Jon to become a 90 minute man this season is paying dividends. Jon, has established a nice rhythm to his game and finding the back of the net. Besides, his playing time and goalscoring has given him confidence this season. Hawco's ability in the air and his foot skills makes him to date this season, the leagues most fierce-full striker.

Challenge Cup Action - June 19

CBS - 1 vs St. Lawrence -0

2 PM - St. Lawrence - 0 at CBS - 1

CBS Goalscorer : Chad Seymore - 89 minute

Shut -0ut - Chris Hayes ( CBS)

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4 PM - Holy Cross - 6 at St. John's, U -18's - 1

HC - Jon Hawco (3), Jake Warren (2), Corey Moore (1)

My son suffers major injury while playing soccer in Ottawa

Mark Dunphy

Mark breaks his ankle

It is no doubt that the biggest fear of any amateur soccer player is injuries. The fact of the matter is we all have to work for a living. My 24 year old son Mark, who now resides in Ottawa and is currently employed with an architectural engineering firm, broke his ankle yesterday. He suffered the injury while playing soccer in a recreational soccer league. His ankle is broken in three places and he now has his leg in a full length cast. Actually,he is waiting to have surgery done so the bones can be screwed together. Wishing Mark a speedy and safe recovery!

Happy Father's Day , Dad - "Gone but not Forgotten "

Gord Dunphy Sr.

Holy Cross remain undefeated

Holy Cross -2 vs St.Lawrence -1

St. Lawrence Labatt Laurentians - 1 at Holy Cross Kirby Group -2

SL- Paul Slaney - 14 minute

HC - Mike Dunn - 62 minute

HC - Jon Hawco - 70 minute

Mount Pearl - 3 vs Feildians -1

MP- Jon Grant - 26 minute

MP -Rudy Norman - 39 minute
MP- Justin Pickford 73 minute

Feild/s - Jay Babstock - 4 minute

Molson Challenge Cup Action - June 18

4:00 PM - Mount Pearl vs Feildians - KGV

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6:30 PM - St. Lawrence vs Holy Cross - KGV

Congratulations to Michael Ryder

Bonavista, NL - HOME OF MICHAEL RYDE

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Michael Ryder - Hoisting the Stanley Cup

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Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champions




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Holy Cross remain undefeated in 2011

Holy Cross - 3 vs Mt. Pearl - 1

Goalscorers :

Cross- Mike Dunne 13, Jake Warren 16, Jon Hawco 41

Pearl - J Pickford 45

Tonight in Challenge Cup Action in Mount Pearl at........... 8:45 - It's H.C. vs M.P.

tandings

Challenge Cup Standings & Goal Scorers

Team	# Games	Wins	Losses					Points
Holy Cross Kirby	6	6	0					18
Mt. Pearl/That Pro Look/Molson	6	4	1					13
St. Lawrence Labatt Laurentians	6	3	2					10
CB Auto Strikers FC	7	2	3					8
Feildians Ernst & Young Orenda	7	2	5					6

Mike Edmunds, to officiate in Edmonton

NLSA's - Mike Edmunds

Mike Edmunds will be heading out today to Edmonton to referee on Wednesday a match, where the host Edmonton FC team will play the Peurto Rico Islanders. Although, this is early in the season, its a crucial match for both clubs this early in the season cause third place is on the line. Both clubs are playing well...especially considering that Edmonton are in their rookie season. Edmonton has a few of Mike Howlett old buddies on his team. They are former Calgary Callies players who played on the same team over the years with Mike.

Soccer Banquet in North River, CBN

Congratulations are extended to North River, CBN
who are celebrating five years of soccer

President, Bob Tarrant has done an excellent job
and must be commended for his work.

CBN Lighting were presented new uniforms
by the local Legion

Guest Speaker praised the CBN Lighting for
their involvement with the growth
of soccer.

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Mount Pearl blanks the Feildians

Mount Pearl's, Matt Peddle recorded a 1-0 shut-out over
the St. John's Feildians in Challenge Cup week-end action at KGV .
Matt Hamyln scored the lone goal for Mount Pearl.
While on Saturday, the Feildians
defeated the St. John's U-18's
by a 3-0 score.

In other week-end action, St. Lawrence took 6 points from a
much improved CBS squad by narrowly
squeezing by them by 2-1 and 1-0 scores.
While on Saturday, the Feildians defeated the St. John's U-18's
by a 3-0 score.

Shane Dunphy wins the Investor's Group Volunteer Sport Administration Award

Each year, Investors Group, in collaboration with CAC, honours a volunteer sport administrator.

Eligibility

Recipients of the Investors Group Volunteer Sport Administrator Awards presented at Investors Group Community Coaching Conferences that have taken place during the previous fiscal year (April 1-March 31) automatically become eligible for the Investors Group National Volunte

er Sport Administrator Award. Nominations are reviewed by a CAC Selection Committee.

The

Award

The winner of the Investors Group National Volunteer Sport Administrator Award receives a $1,000 Guaranteed Investment Certificate at the Sport Leadership Awards Dinner.

Recipients

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2011 Shane Dunphy------------------------------- Soccer

2010	Joanne Ans	Table Tennis
2009	James Lahey	Tennis
2008	Alex Johnstone	Athletics
2007	Brian Murphy	Soccer
2006	Jean Blackie	Curling
2005	Susan Bauhart	Swimming
2004	Dana Dickinson	Ice Hockey
2003	Dianne Barker	Curling
2002	Shelley Wiliams	Ice Hockey
2001	Ian Allen	Swimming
2000	Dorothy Liedtke	Swimming
1999	Louise Suru	Special Olympics
1998	Marven McCarthy	Baseball
1997	Cecelia Carter-Smith
1996	Bob & Rosemarie Fletcher
1995	Christiane Ebacher
1994	Shirley Rains
1993	Susan Harris	Gymnastics
1992	Bruce Aikman

Shane was nominated by Joanne Jones Mallay, President of Marystown Minor Soccer Association.

		CONGRATULATIONS !

John Douglas to join Holy Cross

John Douglas

Getting To Know – John Douglas

I’ve played with and coached a lot of good soccer goalkeepers over the years, and to say that one has to be a little different to be a goalkeeper is an understatement. I think it is fair to say that most goalies are generally a very superstitious kind of a person who lives in a world of his own and does his own thing. However, I do feel that despite them being a little fanatical, you will find that they are great people who are mentally tough, sort of a fearless character. I’ve also noticed that a super goalie is usually a superb athlete. They have to have good positioning, be very fast ,be strong in the air ,and of course they have to have good ball handling skills. John Douglas has these characteristics and is the main strength of the current Laurentians squad. To get to know this star athlete a little better, I asked him the following questions--

Home Town: Grand Bank

Date of Birth: February 5, 1983

Height: 6 ft.

Weight: 190 lbs

Profession: Teacher – St. Catherine’s Academy

Current Soccer Status: Goalkeeper - St. Lawrence Laurentians (8 years)

First Soccer Memory: Winning an Under -10 Tournament in Mount Pearl.

Favourite Movie: Young Blood

Favourite TV Show: Melrose Place

Musical Tastes: I’ll listen to anything….

Last Book Read: Diego Maradona’s Autobiography

Leisure Activities: For the past while my free-time has been consumed with watching the World Cup!

First Job: Coaching Soccer

Your Most Soccer Influential Personality: My family have always been tremendous supporters of me and my siblings with anything we’ve wanted to pursue. I owe them a lot when it comes to soccer, as they’ve always made sacrifices to ensure I’ve had many opportunities in the sport.

At the youth level, Vince Pickett was a great coach who spent a lot of time with me on goalkeeper training, and constantly showed a lot of faith in my ability. He was very influential on my decision to become a goalkeeper in the first place!

Favourite Goalie Uniform: I have many weird superstitions, one of which circles around my uniform. If I have a bad game, or allow a bad goal with a particular jersey on, I usually don’t wear that jersey again for quite a while!

Pre-game Feeling: Anticipation.

Pre-game Meal: Spaghetti

Greatest Soccer Moment: I’ve had several great moments in soccer. One of which was winning a Silver Medal at the 2001 Canada Games in London, Ont. We faced a lot of scrutiny as a team and weren’t given much credit prior to the Games, so it was great to be successful with that group of guys.

Another great accomplishment was winning a Bronze Medal at the 2007 Challenge Cup Nationals in Halifax. We worked real hard as a team, had great fan support, and truly had a fantastic season (we lost only 1 game that entire year – to Alberta).

Most Painful Soccer Moment: Losing the 2004 Challenge Cup Final at home to Marystown. We were undefeated prior to the final that year, and it really hurt to lose on home turf.

Closest Soccer Friend(s): The entire St. Lawrence team are a tight knit group. We all have a laugh together, and most importantly are there for each other in both victories and defeats.

Other than that, it was fantastic to play with my brother, Mike, for 4 years with St. Lawrence. Being able to win a Bronze Medal together in Halifax in 2007 was something special and certainly made all those hours spent at the field in Grand Bank well worth it!

Funniest Player Encountered: Soccer players as a whole are always up for a joke, so I can’t really pin-point any particular person as being funnier than another. I can say however, that we always have a laugh with our team, and that no one is free from criticism!

Top three players you played with: Brian Francis was always a teammate who played with such poise and confidence, and a person who never seemed to have a bad-game. Brian’s confidence resonated throughout the rest of the team.

We have some great players with St. Lawrence now and I don’t want to leave anyone out, but of those who are no longer playing; Bob Spearns, Dr. Paul Slaney, and Blair Aylward are three whom I’m honoured to say I’ve played with.

Top three players you played against: Playing against my brother in law Richard Kelly was always a challenge because he can turn a nothing play into a goal. Also, when Alec Turpin played with Mount Pearl, he was very difficult to play against because of his strength, unpredicted speed, and game smarts. And I’ll never forget Chris Caines’ shot and how it burned me twice in the 2000 Challenge Cup Final!

Soccer’s Toughest Competitors: John Kelly, Marc Pittman, Ryan Slaney. These guys go to War for their teams each and every game. Jon Grant is a young player who has these same qualities. His determination and drive will ensure he’s a great player for many years as well.

Favourite Soccer To Watch: I love the English Premier League. The combination of skill and grit in the Premier League cannot be match by any other professional league.

Funny/Most embarrassing Soccer Memory: A few years back in a game versus Burin, I rushed out of the goal to clear a through ball but unfortunately swung and missed – leaving a very easy tap-in for their striker. I’m sure 15 minutes passed before I went back in the 18 yard box! One of St. Lawrence’s best supporters, Neil Tarrant, came up to me after the game and said he figured my right leg was still up on the Foodland roof!

Most Memorable Soccer Save: No save in particular sticks out to me. I constantly push myself to be there when my teammates need me, but I never focus on individual accolades. To be successful in a team game I believe you have to focus on team goals and accomplishments.

Favourite non soccer sport to watch: Hockey (local and professional)

Personality Qualities Most Admired: Commitment and dedication. St. Lawrence has been successful for so many years due to the unsurpassed commitment and dedication that everyone involved in the club has given. Although we don’t get paid to play this sport, I truly believe that there are many great things to receive from the game if you put yourself into it.

If I were NLSA President:

This isn’t something I ever really thought about. However, if I were President I would try to develop the real cogs of Newfoundland soccer that has given the sport its identity. The communities of the Burin Peninsula have made a huge impact in putting Newfoundland on the national stage in soccer, and I really think these communities have been cast-aside in recent years. Too many of the NLSA’s services are being focused on the Avalon Peninsula (I know population dictates this but we have to try to spread these services to ALL athletes).

Holy Cross - 8 vs CBS - 0

Hawco takes over league scoring,while teammate
Corey Moore scores a hat trick

Holy Cross Kirby Group = 8 at C B Auto Strikers - 0

Corey Moore ( 3) - 72, 80.88 min
Mike Brushett (2) - 34 . 46 min
Jeremy Babstock - 36 min
Matt Breen - 44 min
Jon Hawco - 62 min

Corey Moore







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Hawco scores twice as Holy Cross defeat Feildians, 7 -1

Jon Hawco dominates

It was a Holy Cross 7- 1 white washing of the St.John's Feildians, as the two St. John's teams met in Challenge Cup action at the KGV.
There is no doubt that John Hawco was, "the man of the match." Hawco not only led the way for Cross on the goalscoring sheet with two beautiful goals, he dominated the field. He generated a superb individual play when he assisted on Jake Warren's goal.

Although, this is very early in the season Holy Cross at this point appear unbeatable. So far this season they are undefeated after five matches scoring 22 goals while giving up just three. In other Challenge Cup action on Saturday, CBS and St. John's U-18 went scoreless. Today at 2 PM Cross will take on CBS at KGV Soccer complex.

Challenge Cup Scoring Leaders

Name	Team	Goals
Ayuba Kamara	C B Auto Strikers	3
Jake Warren	Holy Cross	3
Rudy Norman	Mount Pearl	3
Scott Woodfine	Holy Cross	3

Ayuba Kamara ( CBS)

Jake Warren ( H.C.)

Rudy Norman - (M.P


Scotty Woodfine

Molson Challenge Cup Game Results & Points

Team	# Games	Wins	Losses	Ties	Goals For	Goals Against		Points
Holy Cross Kirby	4	4	0	0	18	2		12
CB Auto Strikers FC	3	2	0	1	5	1		7
Mt. Pearl/That Pro Look/Molson	4	2	1	1	8	5		7
St. Lawrence Labatt Laurentians	4	1	2	1	2	5		4
Feildians Ernst & Young Orenda	4	1	3	0	1	7		3

Saturday June 4

4 PM - CBS - 0 vs St.John's Under 18's - 0


6:30 PM - Feildians - 1 vs Holy Cross - 7


Sunday June 5

2 PM - CBS vs Holy Cross







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Norman's late Penalty Kick ( 88 Min) Gives Mount Pearl a tie with CBS

Stay Tuned For Weekend- May 28th and 29th - Molson Challenge Cup Action and Scores

Saturday - May 28:Game Results

Mount Pearl - 1 vs St. Lawrence - 0

Goalscorer: Kevin Oram ( 86) minute
Kevin's goal came from a direct free shot

Shutout - Brandon Noseworthy - (MP)

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Holy Cross - 4 vs Feildians - 0

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Sunday - May 29:Game Results

Feildians - 1 vs St. John's U-18' - 0

Holy Cross - 3 vs St. Lawrence -0

CB Auto Strikers- 1 vs Mount Pearl - 1

Holy Cross - 7 vs St. John's Under 18's -1

Holy Cross - 7 vs St. John's Under 18's - 1

Holy Cross - Jake Warren -3 , Jon Hawco - 2 , Scott Woodfine - 1, Chris Bulger -1

St. John's Under 18's - Claude Howard

St. Lawrence - 1 vs Feildians - 0

Marc Pittman, led the St.Lawrence Laurentians to
victory scoring the only goal of the match while
Adam Loder recorded the shut-out.

Two victories give CBS a six point weekend

CBS's - Ayuba Kamara & Chris Hayes

CB Auto Strikers may not win the Molson Challenge Cup in 2011 but their club is moving in the right direction. Last year they turned heads when they defeated the Laurentians. In their open matches this week-end striker Ayuba Kamara netted 3 of the CBS's four goals and Chris Hayes recorded two shut-outs. Kamara who has exception skill and a key eye for the net is a very impressive and talented player. While goal keeper Chris Hayes continued to display his talents and why he was given strong consideration for rookie of the year in 2010 which was eventually won by Scott Woodfine of Holy Cross.

Holy Cross 4 vs Mount Pearl -1

Cross opens season with a win

Holy Cross struck early and they struck often on route to a 4-1 shellacking of Mount Pearl in Molson Challenge Cup action played at KGV on Saturday evening . In the first half, newcomer Michael Dunn, opened the scoring for Cross at the six minute mark and thirteen minutes later it was Chris Bulger finding the mark for Holy Cross. This early two goal lead stood for the first half and it looks as if Holy Cross are definitely the team to beat this season. Mount Pearl has lost the services of last year's MVP, goalkeeper Tyler Putt. Putt has moved to New Brunswick. The lost of Putt's services may very well prevent MP from any chance of competing for first overall this season. Mount Pearl's number one keeper in 2011 now becomes their back-up keeper from last season, Matt Peddle. Peddle is a technically sound goalie but his disadvantage is he is fairly short in structure. Mount Pearl has strengthened the middle of the field with the addition of defectors, Rudy Norman and Jon Grant from the 2010 Laurentians and Kevin Oram from the defunct Western United team.
Mount Pearl came out and looked fairly impressive for the first fifteen minutes of the second half. But a terrible goal, scored on Peddle by Holy Cross's Zack Wade took away any momentum that Pearl had going for them and above all it deflated Mount Pearl spirits. Holy Cross owned the rest of the match. Jeremy Babstock finished off Cross's scoring at the eighty six minute mark, scoring on a header from a corner kick. Mount Pearl lone goal came at the ninety minute mark from Norman on a PK.

Challenge Cup seson opens with two big surprises .

Opening Match - CBS : 2 vs Feildians: 0

Goalscorers :

CBS - Ryan Sheppard - 34 minute
CBS - Ayuba - Kamara - 58 minute

CBS Shut-out : Goalkeeper - Chris Hayes

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Game Two

St. Lawrence -1 vs St. John's U-18's -1

Goalscorers

St. Lawrence : Brent Kelly - 31 minute

St. John's Under 18's : Andrew Smith - 63 minute