Akwesasne Jr. Indians News

This past Sunday the Akwesasne Jr. Indians were busy at the draft table for the upcoming season. During the Midget Priority draft they selected from Kahnawake, Tye Stacey, a 5’11 180 pound goaltender, also selected in the midget draft was Thor Grant a product of Cornwall minor lacrosse. Thor is the type of kid that may be able to adapt to the grinds of Jr. A lacrosse.

Also over the weekend the Jr. A council hosted the dispersal draft of the now defunct Ottawa Titans players. The Indians with the 2nd pick from a trade with Orangeville picked high powered offensive player Kyle Buchanan. With the 4th pick through trade with St. Catharines the Indians picked up Scott Cowie. With the Indians original 6th pick they pick up big defensive player Brad Barber. With the 9th pick from trade with Kitchener the Indians selected Blake Kenny, and with the 11th pick they received from Burlington, the Indians selected Jason Crook. In all the Indians added depth to the team, with some players willing to learn and help set standards from the will to work hard and trust in the coach’s philosophy. These kids selected today are self motivated individuals who have a passion to better themselves so they can contribute to their team.

The Jr. Indians next floor time is Jan 26th at the Cornwall bubble at 7pm, any players interested in trying out are welcome, this will be the last open tryout, so interested players be sure to be there early to register. Registration starts at 6pm, cost is $10 and players under 18 must be signed in by parents.

Be sure to also grab a super bowl square to support the Jr. Indians at the legion. Squares sell for $40 1st quarter payout of $250, 2nd quarter payout of $250, 3rd quarter payout of $250, final score payout $1000, plus bonus payout of $250 for the 1st point of the game.

The Jr. Indians are also hard at work preparing for the Wild Game Dinner to be held at the 2008 Akwesasne Winter Carnival which begins at 12 pm, be sure to be there as the Indians hand out the team awards for the 2007 season at 2pm at the Snye Rec Hall. Also at the Winter Carnival be sure to sign your family up for the Jr. Indians family challenge. This event is free of charge, and will be a great time for your family to get together and enjoy Akwesasne Winter Carnival 2008.