The Mimico Mountaineers Junior B Lacrosee Team had a successful evening both on and off the floor on Saturday May the 5th with a 23 to 12 victory over the Mississauga Tomahawks in front of a packed house.

Opening ceremonies included a befitting honour to former Head Coach of the Bs, as well as,  executive member of the Junior and Minor Clubs, John. JR Robinson. He was inducted into the Mimico Lacrosse Wall of Fame, as well as, a banner raised in his name for over 25 years of contributions to lacrosse in Mimico.

                                  

After the game, the George Kash Band entertained the crowd on the floor, as the festivities went on into the wee hours.

Over $800 was raised in 50/50 proceeds to benefit the Ian Anderson House, in memory of JR.

Please click on the following link for the game summary:

Mimico 23 vs Mississauga 12

Mimico has back to back home games....On Friday night, the 11th, the Markham Ironheads visit.  The 'Heads' just completed a large player transaction with the Green Gaels, which has most likely changed the make up of their team for the better. Game time at the Mim is 8pm.

On Saturday evening at 7pm those same Green Gaels return the favour, as they visit the Drummond Street Bowl.  Mimico fell to the Gaels 20-8 just short of 2 weeks ago. Hopefully, the double blue boys can put in a complete effort here....the Gaels are always tough.

The Mimico Mountaineers are heading home after opening with 3 games on the road to start the 2012 Season.   The Mounties are sporting a 1 win and 2 loss record as they welcom their westerly neighbours, the Mississauga Tomahawks on Saturday night....gametime is 7pm.

The Tommies will be looking to get in the win column sporting 2 losses to start the season.  This is the 20th Anniversary Season of Junior B Lacrosse in Mimico since the triumphant return of Junior Lacrosse to Mimico in 1993. Make sure you arrive early, as the crowds for the hope opening are large.   Opening Ceremonies will start at 6:50pm 

The 2012 Blue White Alumni game will be played this year on Saturday April
21st at 4PM. Of course,  the location is Mimico Arena.

 There will be 4 periods of Lacrosse that afternoon with the Alumni playing the 1st and 3rd Period and the Junior Players trying out for the team will be playing the 2nd and 4th.

We are looking for as many players as possible as we will celebrate the 20
th Anniversary of the return to Junior Lacrosse in Mimico and also the life
of our Dear Friend John Robinson.

Those players wishing to play that day and join the Alumni for the low
price of $30 will receive the following.

Golf Shirt with JR's Initials on the Left Sleeve.
2012 Season Pass ($70 Value)

7pm Dinner Ticket to the Reception held back at the Blue Goose
Commemorative Black Arm Band

Please contact Sean O'Callaghan  to register your spot in this year's game.

  The 2012 tryout schedule for the Mimico Junior B & C teams starts at Mimico Arena as both teams prepare for their upcoming seasons. All players residentially bound and wishing to play Junior Lacrosse are encouraged to attend.  Players who live outside of the Etobicoke area require a permission to run from their home association.

This will be a joint camp attended by all players.  Players must be released by the Junior B club before they can try out for the Junior C team.  Please contact Sean O'Callaghan, General Manager of the Junior Bs or Danny Atkinson ,  General Manager of the Jr. C's for further information. 

Tues. Apr 3^rd 9 PM - 10:30 PM

Thurs Apr 5^th 9 PM - 10:30 PM

Tues Apr 10^th 9 PM - 10:30 PM

Sat Apr 14^th 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Exhibition Tournament Sun Apr 15^th at Mimico

MIMICO JrB TOURNAMENT			April 15th
Mimico	vs	Hamilton	10:00 AM
Orillia	vs	Mimico	11:30 PM
Windsor	vs	Hamilton	1:00 PM
Orillia	vs	Windsor	2:30 PM
Hamilton	vs	Orillia	4:00 PM
Mimico	vs	Windsor	5:30 PM

Tues Apr 17^th 9 PM - 10:30 PM

Jr. C Exhibition Game Wed. Apr 18^th vs Hamilton at 8 PM

Thurs Apr 19^th 9 PM - 10:30 PM

John (JR) Robinson

     
ROBINSON, John (JR) - Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Ian Anderson House at the age of 44. Beloved husband and best friend of Michelle (nee Sauve). Loving father of Kaitlyn, Riley and Sara. Loved son of Margery and the late W. Kenneth Robinson. Son-in-law of Mary Lu and Bernie Sauve. Dear brother of Jamie (Laura). John will be sadly missed by his many brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews as well as the Mimico lacrosse family and many hockey associations. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Neweduk-Erin Mills" Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. W., (1 block east of Erin Mills Pkwy.), Mississauga, on Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. Private Interment at a later date. If desired, donations to the Ian Anderson House would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made through http://www.turnerporter.ca/

Published in the Toronto Star on March 16th, 2012

JR was one of the driving forces behind the Mimico Junior Lacrosse Club.  He was mentored, as many of us where, in the Mimico Minor Lacrosse Club and took to coaching shortly after his playing career ended. John was the Head Coach of the Mimico Juniors from 2001 thru 2005, winning Coaching Staff of the Year in 2001. He returned his focus to minor lacrosse, always lending a hand where he could.

He has been a coach, executive, team mate and friend to many in our lacrosse community. JR was the receipient of the Ontario Lacrosse Association's Award for 20 Year's  Service, as well as the Mr. Lacrosse Award in 2010, the highest individual award for Outstanding Contribution to lacrosse in Ontario.

In 2010 the Mimico Minor Lacrosse Club established the John JR Robinson Award to a club member who is consider to have done the most to promote, foster, and grow the game of lacrosse in our community.

In 2013, the Mimico Minor Lacrosse Invitational Tournament held in July will be know as the Mimico Minor "John JR Robinson" Memorial Tournament in honour of his memory and contributions to the community

He will be truely missed and never forgotten!

The Mimico Mountaineers are pleased to announce their March workout sesssions as we gear up to the return to the MIM for another season of Junior  Lacrosse

All players interested in playing Junior "B" or "C" in Mimico this year should attend these workouts to get a good start to the 2012 season

The cost for these workouts are $10 per session or $30 for all four.

If you are not a resident of the former City of Etobicoke or your Junior Rights are not owned by the Mimico Junior B Lacrosse Club, you will need a Permission to Run from your Resident Club

If you have any questions regarding these workouts, please email General Manager Sean O'Callaghan
at sean@keltictransportation.com

See you at the runs

Friday March 9th 6 PM to 8 PM

Saturday March 17th 4 PM to 6 PM

Saturday March 24th 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Saturday March 31st 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

All workouts are at Humber College South Campus on Lakeshore just west of Kipling Ave.

 

 

 versus

Join us for fun, food and drinks.

$60.00 for all you can eat and drink, a chance to win $500.00, and a free regular season's pass.

Game will be on a large projection screen TV

 Cool Beer Banquet Room 164 Evans Ave at Islington Ave.

 from 2 PM to 11:00 PM

Tickets are available from any executive member.

It is with great sadness that the Mimico Jr.  B Lacrosse Club announces the passing of snack bar volunteer extraordinaire Joanne Glatt on Thursday October 6th, 2011.

Joanne has volunteered at the snack bar for the past 5 years and her contributions to our club and the community will be missed.

She leaves behind her husband Mike, daughters Lisa and Laura, and grand-daughter Kylee, mother Anne, sisters Kelly, Pam and their families.

Visitation will be at Ridley's Funeral Home on Wednesday October 12th  from 2pm to 4 pm and 6pm to 8pm. The funeral will be at the chapen at Ridley's on Thursday October 13th at 11am

Ridley Funeral Home is located at 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. West

The afternoon for the Mimico Mountaineers started slow, as they were down to the host Nepean Knights by a score of 5 to 2 midway thru the 2nd period. Mimico sniped 9 unanswered goals to sweep the weekend in Ottawa, to keep their post season chances alive.

   11   at  6

The final regular season game now proves to be most important as Mimico will battle the Mississauga Tomahawks  on Tuesday night June the 21st, 8pm at Mimico Arena. The winner of this match-up moves on to the post season. The loser's 2011 season will end on this night.

If the Mounties win their last game Tuesday, the opponent will be the Green Gaels, owners of a 19-1 regular season record.  The series could start on Friday or Saturday night for either the Mouties or the Tommies.

Tuesday June 21st at Mimico Arena is Fan Appreciation, sponsored by the Blue Goose Tavern.   Come on out to see an exciting finish to teh 2011 regular season, and your chance to win some great prizes.

 

The drive to extend the 2011 season of the Mimico Mountaineers to get to the post season continues. On the strength of a solid game on the road versus the Gloucester Griffins, the Mounties powered their way to a 13 to 8 victory . With the win, Mimico eliminated the Griffins from post season play.

Mimico plays on Sunday afternoon, versus the Nepean Knights, who were 18 to 4 losers at the hands of the Kahnawake Hunters tonight.  If Mimico wins tomorrow, a final regular season showdown head to head against the Mississauga Tomahawks will be for the right to continue into the second season.

Mimico hosts the Tommies on Tuesday night at the MIM, the final regular season game, hosted by the Blue Goose Tavern Fan Appreciation Night. Gametime is 8pm.

Check here for updates after tomorrow's game versus the Nepean Knights.

The Mimico Jr. B Moutaineers played another game short handed, rostering just 14 runners in their home game on Wednesday night versus the 2010 Canadian Champion Halton Hills Bulldogs.

Mimico suffered another brain cramp for a short period of this game, which proved to be the difference.  Mimico suffered their 4th loss in a row, and the chances of extending the playoff run to 11 straight seasons appears to be dwindling.

12    vs      7

BOXSCORE

The Mounties now face the task of playing the Dogs back to back, as their next game is in Halton on Saturday June the 11th, 7:30pm start time.  The Double Blue will return home to face the Oakville Buzz on Sunday evening at the MIM, 7pm.

With 6 games remaining, Mimico would pretty much have to run the table while teams just ahead of them in the standings would have to lose their games for any chance of post season play in 2011.

The first annual Lacrosse Day in Mimico, brought to you by our title sponsor, Cintas Document Management, from the organizer and participant perspective was a success.  We were able to showcase all levels of lacrosse at one venue, on one day, which was very enjoyable for all who attended.

We had a great day of lacrosse action, with 50/50, door prizes and a silent auction of a special "Mimico" Merchants jersey .  Tim Prothero from Vixtage Lax was onhand to take action photography of all of the action this day.  His work can be viewed at http://www.vintagelax.com/

Due to a scheduling change in the Peterborough Laker Classic from the last wk of May to the first week of June, many of the Mimico Minor faithful were not able to take in the action on this day.  We look forward to working with the Brooklin Merchants and the Junior C Mountaineers for 2012. We will look to host in May to avoid minor lacrosse tournaments.

The first game of the day at 2PM  was the Junior C Mountaineers taking on the Huntsville Hawks, transplated from the B league for the 2011 season.   The hawks made the trip to the south a little short handed, with only 10 runners dressed.  The double blue took advantage by taking their 2nd game of the year from Huntsville

     7      vs   1

BOXSCORE

Adrian Singh led the way the double blue by potting a hat trick.  Reilly Grimes sniped a pair for the home side. Scoring was wrapped up  with singles by Marc Santos and Kyle Lopez. Tender Matt Hastings chipped in with 2 helpers . The single marker for the Hawks was recorded by Shawn Fraser.

Next action started at 5PM, with the Jr. B Mounties taking on the visting Kahnawake Hunters. Mimico is deperate to string some victories together, after losing very "winable " games versus Mississauga and Newmarket this past week. Mimico started very strong and played a good half game, leading the Hunters at one point by a score of  7 to 3.  Kahnawake was allowed back into the game and rallied to defeat Mimico for their 10th loss of the season.

12    vs    10

BOXSCORE

In relief for starter Donovan Flesicher, Okwirenton Stacey was named player of the game for the Hunters as he shut the door to the Mounties, allowing 3 goals in 35 minutes work. Player of the Game for Mimico was #42 Bryan Glavine who had 4 goals and a helper.

Before the final game of the evening between the home side Brooklin Merchants, and the visiting Wellington-Dufferin Titans, the newest entries into the Mimico Wall of Fame were received.  Congratuations to Danny Atkinson, the Builders Category, and Brian Shanahan, in the Players Category on their induction  for 2011.

 The "Mimico" Merchants struck often in the first scoring 8 markers in the first frame to the Titans 1.  The Merchants cruized to a 16 to 7 victory.

   16             vs          7

Former Junior Moutaineers, #77 Keil Nizich, #26 Brett Shaw, and #94 Tyler Patterson were in the lineup for the Merchants.  Patterson struck for 3 goals and added a helper, while "Shawzie" was involved in a spirited punch up with one of the Titans.

We would like to thank Gord MacKenzie from Cintas who dropped the opening ball of the final game, as well as, Steve McCarthy from the Brooklin Merchants and Warrrior for providing door prizes for the day.

We feel that Lacrosse Day in Mimico was a benefit and we will endeavour to bring it the fans once again in 2012.

 

 

 

The double blue travelled to their westerly neighbours on the 31st of May, and suffered a major setback in their drive to get back into the playoff picture in the South East Division.  Mimico spotted the Tommies leads and fought their way back into the game, but eventually fell to the 'hawks' by a  final score of 13 to 7.

          137

BOXSCORE

Things do not get any easier for the Mounties, as they are now on the shorter end of the regular season scheudule with 9 games remaining. On Friday night, the double blue visit the Newmarket Saints.  The Saints pulled off a 2 goal victory over the Mounties at the home opener back on April 30th , 14 to 12.  Newmarket after 11 games is sporting a 5 win, 6 loss record. Many of the games become must wins, if the franchise would like to keep their 10 year streak of making it to the post season alive.

The Mimico Mountaineers continue their climb out of the cellar by defeating the visting Orillia Kings by a score of 16 to 1 on Sunday evening

  16   vs         1

BOXSCORE

The young Mounties have made it to the half-way point of the regular season by posting a 3 win and 7 loss record.  Mimico will need to string together a series of wins if they want to get back into the playoff picture for 2011.

Next game is huge for blue as they travel west to face their neighbours, the Mississauga Tomahawks on Tuesday the 31st of May, at Port Credit Arena, 8pm start time. The first meeting of the season resulted in a 15 to 7 Mimico victory.   Another win versus the Tommies will tie the two squads at 4 wins apiece.

On Friday evening the 3rd of June, the Double Blue travel up Hwy 400 to Hwy 9, and the town of Newmarket.  The Saints host the Mounties, 8pm start time at Ray Twinny Arena.

 

A strong push late in the 2nd and 3rd periods powered the Double Blue to their 2nd win of the season, defeating the Markham Ironheads by a score of 20-13.

   20       vs       13     BOXSCORE

Markham racked up 73 minutes in penalties to 33 for the home side.  Player of the Game for Mimico was #49 Michael Bamford.

Next home action for the Mounties is Sunday evening the 29th of May, 7pm start versus the visiting Orillia Kings

 

After  a few tight losses, the Junior B Mountaineers enter the win column for the first time in 2011, by virtue of a 15 to 7 victory over the Mississauga Tomahawks on Tuesday night May the 17th

Mimico will have to regroup to duplicate the win tonight and hope for a strong effort on Friday night, when the Halton Hills Bulldogs come the the Drummond Street Bowl, Gametime on May the 20th is 8pm

This past Sunday the 15th, Mimico travelled to Ajax, to face the Markham Ironheads.   Mimico only had 14 runners, who put in a good effort, but came out on the losing end:

      11       VS      10

BOXSCORE

The Mimico Mountaineers come up short once again, on the losing end of a home game to the Akwesasne Indians, losing a close one:

 14                  AT                12

BOXSCORE

This game following a thrashing by the undefeated Clarington Green Gaels on Thursday night the 12th of May:

20    vs       4

BOXSCORE

Mimico is now 0-5 on this young season, a record that has not been seen in some time in Mountie country.  Other than the Thursday meltdown, the boys have been competitive and in the mix everytime out.  Of note, in Saturday's game versus the 'Sause', the powerplay struck for an unheard of 100%, going 9 for 9 on the PP.

Mimico is on the road for 2, Sunday afternoon in Markham versus the Ironheads, Tuesday in Missy and return home for a Friday night game versus the Halton Hills Bulldogs. This is the first meeting of 2011 for these teams, and the first since Halton's victory in double overtime, in the final of the Founders Cup.

 

Make sure you come out to support Mimico's entry in the Ontario Jr C Lacrosse League Loop.

The Mimico JR. C Mountaineers open up their inagural season at Mimico Arena, where they will host the Innisfil Wolfpack.   Gametime is 2pm.

 

The Mimico Mounties played the Green Gaels tough for 2 periods. It was the middle stanza that proved to the the difference as the double blue went down for their 3rd defeat in as many tries, losing to the Gaels by a 11 to 6 count.

Mimico went 2 for 3 on the powerplay while the Green side was 3 for 6.   Mimico opened the scoring in the first with a power play marker. It was 3-2 Gaels after one, 9-5 after 2 frames and one-upped the home side in the third for a 11 to 6 final.

                                            11    @          6

BOXSCORE

Mimico returns the favour as the return regular season match goes next Thursday May the 12th in Clarington, at the Garnett B Rickard Recreation Complex.   Gametime is 8pm

The Mounties return home for a 7pm, Saturday night affair, May the 14th. Visiting this evening are the Akwesasne Indians.

 

It has been a rare occassion over the 19 years of home opening games at the historic Mimico Arena.  Unfortunately, in the 2011 Opener, the visitor got the better of the host.

Mimico fought back within a single marker  during various times of this matchup. However, they could never overcome the gap, losing to the Newmarket Saints by a score of 12-10.

Newmarket Saints 12 @ Mimico Mountaineers 10   BOXSCORE

Throughout the game, the double blue have shown flashes of great play, but then, inexperience results in a goal or two against. It will take some hard work, time and patience for the young Mounties to iron out these parts of their game.

The schedule does not get any easier, as the boys in blue host the Clarington Green Gaels on Friday May the 6th, 8pm start time, at Mimico Arena.  The Gaels are off to a strong 4-0 start, and are always a contender for OJBLL and CLA bragging rights. The return match is back in Clarington on Thursday May the 12th.

 

 

 

The Mimico Mountaineers proved to be welcomed guest of the Oakville Buzz in the 2011 Season Opener at the "Hive" in Oakville on Friday night.

The Buzz struck for 5 Power Play markers en route to a 12 to 5 victory over the young Mounties. Mimico must learn quickly that penalites cost dearly in Jr. Lacrosse with a team with a potent power play.

Mimico has less than 24 hrs to regroup, as their next game is tomorrow night, at Mimico Arena, 7pm....The Home Opener.

Check out the game summary:

Oakville 12, Mimico 5

 

Please take a look at the latest news article from the Inside Toronto website:  www.insidetoronto.com

Mimico Jr B Lacrosse Season Opener

This past weekend a food drive was held, as part of a discounted admission to the exhibition game on Friday night versus the Orangeville Northmen, as well as, the Blue-White & Alumni Games on Saturday.

We are pleased to announce that 217 LBS of food was collected to donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank.

We appreciate everyone's assistance with this community initiative.

 

On Saturday April the 16th, the Junior Mountaineers ended a busy week by celebrating the achievements of the 2010 Season as the Annual Awards Banquet took place at the Blue Goose Tavern.  A great meal, and some good cheer were had by all in attendance to recognize the following Mountaineer Award winners:

The Mountaineer Award: For Dedication, Pride & Spirit :     Tyler Campbell & Andrew Bennett

The Jim McNabb Trophy, Rookie of the Year:        Eric Penney

The Alumni Trophy: Scholastic & Academic Achievement:      Kevin MacRory

The Wilf Ellis Memorial Award:  Most Improved Player:    Bryan Glavine

The Don MacPhail Memorial Award:  Most Valuable Player:    Kevin MacRory

The Rexdale Warriors Trophy:  Team Total Points Leader:      Brendan Muise

The Ruby Lang Trophy:  Most Sportsmanlike Player:    Brandon Hill

The Blue Goose Cup: Most Valuable Defensive Player:    Shawn Browne

The Keith "ACE" King Award: 7th Man/Unsung Player:     Brian MacRory

The Kelly O'Callaghan Award: Volunteer of the Year:   Founders Cup Committee Members 

The team now looks forward in preparation for the season opener on Friday April the 29th versus the Oakville Buzz in Oakville, 8pm start time.

THE ALL TIME STATS LIST HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDED RESULTS FROM THE 2010 SEASON, INCLUDING FOUNDERS CUP PLAY

Some milestones occured during the 2010 Season:

Brendan Muise moved into # 2 overall position All Time  for Team Total Points, Goals and Assists. He will not move any further in the standings, as he will play his final year of Junior eligibility for the Clarington Green Gaels in 2011.

Scott Bird finished his Junior career by overtaking Clem D'Orazio and Mike Gauthier for most games played in the double blue. Scottie B finished with 137 games played, #13 All Time in Team Total Points, and #9 All Time in Assists.

Just behind Bird in Total Games Played is Tyler Campbell.  TC will be missed for his tenacious D and his end to end rushes. Campbell finished with 135 games played, as his Junior career also ends in 2010.

Of note, the Mimico Junior Lacrosse Club has had over 200 players suit up for at least 1 game since 1993.  This will continue in 2011, as a whole new crop of Mountaineers ready  for the opening faceoff in Oakville on April 29th.

Mimico Junior B Lacrosse All Time Team Statistics - 1993-2010

 

The 2011 Lacrosse Season is gaining some traction with a couple of events in mid-April leading up to the Mountaineers Season Opener on Friday April 29th in Oakville and the Home Opener Saturday April 30th versus the Newmarket Saints:

On Friday April 15th, the Double Blue will host the Orangeville Northmen in a pre-season tilt.  Gametime at Mimico Arena is 8pm.  Admission to this pre-season game is $5 for Adults, $3 for Students or Seniors.  Please help the Daily Bread Food Bank by bringing along a non-perishable food donation to show that lacrosse does care, and get $2 off your admission for the game!!

On Saturday April 16th, the annual Blue-White Intersquad Game will take place, along with the Alumni Game. The "Old Boys' will take the floor for the 1st and 3rd periods, while the Junior Mountaineers, vyeing for final postions on this year's team will play the 2nd and 4th periods. There is no cost for admission, however we are still taking non-perishable donations in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank. Gametime is 3:30pm

After the Blue-White / Alumni Game we will celebrate the season past by holding the Mimico Junior B Lacrosse Annual Awards Banquet.  Cost for guests is $15, and will held at the Blue Goose Tavern.  Start- time is 7:30pm

For further information on the Banquet or playing in the Alumni Game, please contact  Sean O'Callaghan or Rob Michalsky

The Double Blue hit the floor running the first week of April with  practices prior to the Green Gael Classic Pre-Season Tournament

WED APRIL 6TH - 9PM

THURS APRIL 7TH - 9PM

GREEN GAELS CLASSIC PRE-SEASON  TOURNAMENT

 SATURDAY APRIL 9TH - GARNETT B RICKARD RECREATION CENTRE - CLARINGTON

  9:00AM - Kahnawake Hunters vs Green Gaels

10:30AM - Kahnawake Hunters vs Newmarket Saints

12:00PM - MIMICO MOUNTAINEERS vs Newmarket Saints

  1:30PM - MIMICO MOUNTAINEERS vs Kahnawake Hunters

  3:00PM - Newmarket Saints vs Green Gaels

  4:30PM - MIMICO MOUNTAINEERS vs Green Gaels

PRACTICES CONTINUE FOR JR B/C AT MIMICO ARENA ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

TUES APR 12TH - 9:00PM

WED APR 13TH - 9:00PM

THUR APR 14TH - 9:00PM

FRI APR 15TH - EXHIBITION GAME vs Orangeville Northmen - 8PM - Mimico Arena

SAT APR 16TH - 3:30PM - BLUE/WHITE INTERSQUAD GAME & ALUMNI GAME

SAT APR 16TH - 2010 JUNIOR B BANQUET - THE BLUE GOOSE TAVERN - 7:30PM

***After the Blue/White Game, final decisions will be made and the Junior B/Junior C teams will split and begin to practice separately***

 

Congratulations on several fronts to Mimico Minor Lacrosse graduate Joe French. 

At the end of January, French was selected in the 2nd round, 18th overall by the Toronto Beaches, in the 2011 Ontario Junior A Overage Midget Draft.  Joe joins another Mimico Minor Grad,  and member of the 2010 Bs Tyler LeBlanc,  who was drafted by the Beach in 2010. Junior A teams are taking notice that Mimico Minor Lacrosse is producing top prospects each and every year.

Joe has also verbally committed to attend Georgetown University in the fall of 2013, suiting up for the field lacrosse version of the Hoyas on a 4 year athletic scholarship. Joe had a busy year of lacrosse in  2010,  leading up to his  selection of Georgetown as his school of choice, which you can read about in the links below.

  http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/11/12/prep-files-joe-french-georgetown

http://www.ilindoor.com/2010/09/04/recruiting-diary-joe-french/

http://www.ilindoor.com/2010/09/09/team-ontario'

http://laxallstars.com/joe-french-gets-branded/

  We hope to see French continue to suit up in the double blue colours of the Mountaineers in the years to come.

 

 

Congratulations to Mimico Minor Lacrosse  and Junior B Alumni Rory Smith, who was named to the roster of Canadian Lacrosse Men's Box Team who will complete in the World Championships this coming May in Prague.

Sean O'Callaghan, General Manager of the Mimico Mountaineers Jr B Lacrosse Club is pleased to announce the Coaching Staff for the 2011 Season. 

After 5 seasons at the helm of the Mounties, Sean has decided to hand over the coaching reins of the team.  Under Sean's guidance the Junior Mounties made the playoffs in all 5 years, twice to the Eastern Conference Final, and most recently a Silver Medal in the 2010 Founders Cup, losing a 4-3 Double Overtime thriller to the Halton Hills Bulldogs. 

Also not returning to the staff is Jonny Grimes, who has been a major part of the success of our program the past 4 seasons.  Jonny will concentrate his efforts on the Mimico Bantam 1 team in 2011.

Mr. Toby Warnell has been named the Head Coach for the 2011 Season.  Toby is well know in Mimico Lacrosse circles, and was an original member of the Junor B Mountaineers in 1993. Warnell was chosen Team Captain of the Ms in 1995 and 1996, and anchored the defence of the double blue, along with Donny Gillingham and Robbie Hunter.   After going overage, Toby lept into coaching, as an assistant with the Juniors in 1999 and in  2000 with the Mimico Midgets, who made a Final Four appearance at the A Provincials. Toby was back with the Juniors from 2001 to 2005 as an Assistant Coach under John JR Robinson.  Toby is extremely excited with the opportunity and looking forward to working with those players who have "Blue Pride"

Assisting Toby this year, is Mr. John Griffin, who brings a wealth of experience in coaching, physical fitness and preparedness to the game. "Grif" is entering his 12th season as a Coach of the Junior Mountaineers and we are very lucky to have him at our disposal.

Back for a  2nd Season is  Coach Denny Wilson, also an original M from the 93 team, and Assistant from last years Founders Cup Silver Medalists.  Denny pulled double duty as a Coach last season, helping the PW 2 team to a Provincial Crown.

Rounding out the Staff are 2 new members.   Chris Willerton, a former Mountaineer, and 2nd  All-Time in Team Total Points is returning to the fold after coaching in the Halton Hills Minor Lacrosse organization the past few seasons.  "Willie" also spent some time as a player with the Brooklin Merchants of the Ontario Sr. B League. Finally, Scott Gillingham, another product of the Minor Minors, Mississauga Tomahawks Jr. A's and the Brooklin Merchants, returns to the Double Blue where he was also coaching Halton Hills Minor the past few seasons.

The Coaching Staff looks forward to meeting all prospective Mountaineers at Player Information Session, scheduled for Wednesday February 9th at 730pm, at Mimico Arena.

 

 

 

 

Come one, come all, support your double blue....$60 all food and beverages, and one square towards your chance to win a prize board of $500 up for grabs... plus a 2011 Regular Season Pass to all Mimico Junior B Mountaineer Home Games...a great value..Our 18th Annual.  

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