Ahkwesahsne Goalie talent is growing

Cory Garrow is the son of Belva and Dan Garrow of the Tsi Snaihne District, Ahkwesahsne. He is a 13 year old young man who attends Salmon River and has two sisters, Toni and Riley who also play hockey. Cory’s experiences as a goalie began at a young age and his story will tell an interesting and impressive path to his success of today.

Cory began playing hockey at age 4 in the North Franklin Program- At age 5, he began skating in the I.P Program for Ahkwesahsne where by the age of 6, Cory knew he wanted to learn to be a goalie. He played at the Novice level as a goalie for the Ahkwesahsne Program. As a nine-year old Atom, his participation on teams as a goalie in Ahkwesahsne increased. Now, his schedule didn’t end in March. He would now become involved with Spring Hockey as an Atom from April - June. At age 10, Cory began playing for Seaway Valley AA Program. along with the Spring Hockey. His team at that point was called the Casselman Pirates. During his time as a Pee Wee, age 11 and 12, he continued to goaltend for the Seaway Valley AA and also gave a shot to lacrosse. Cory’s now in the Minor Bantam Division in the Seaway Valley AA.

Most recently, on December 20, 2008, Cory was voted to participate in the Ontario East Minor Hockey League All Star game at Jim Dunrrel Sports Complex in Ottawa. The coaches from the 10 team minor Bantam AA League did the selection for the All star game. Cory was chosen to be one of the four goalies out of 20 possible goalies. Cory played one half of the game and only allowed one goal to get past him. His team lost 4-3 in the exciting, fast paced game, which featured some of the best 13 year old hockey players in the Ottawa area. His Seaway Valley Rapids Minor Bantam team is currently 4th place in their team league. This is very impressive for Cory to be part of this select all star team.

Cory feels that his best training has come from attending summer goalie schools in Ottawa. He said his most thrilling experiences as a goalie were from the three times he participated in the Little NHL.

His monthly schedule is quite hectic, his games and practices keep him busy about 5 times each week. His parents give their children total support and time needed to get them to games and practices. Their complete involvement and encouragement helps to produce their hockey players who do well. Cory has also received uplifting words from his cousins Ian and Phil Boots. They remind Cory that he can go far in his sport as a goalie. If Cory could choose a favorite number, it would be #11, the same as Ian.

When Cory finds time to watch games, he enjoys the Buffalo Sabres with Ryan Miller. Already, at age 13, Cory has his goal in sight. It is to acquire a scholarship in hockey and to attend a Division 1 University.

You can do it Cory, keep up your school work and balance it with your skills as a goal tender.

Congratulations to you and continue to do your best!