2012 ECJLL Season Preview

All 5 teams are back for another season of fast-paced, high-scoring and hard-hitting action. Halifax Southwest will travel up to Moncton to play the Mavericks in a rematch of last year’s semi-final. The veteran-laden Hurricanes will have their work cut-out for them playing the always-dangerous Mavericks live on Rogers TV. Game time is at 6pm.

2012 ECJLL Season Preview 

Dartmouth Bandits

Home Opener: Thursday May 10, 7:30pm @ Bowles Arena vs. Southwest Hurricanes

2011 Record: Regular Season: 7-8-1 Playoffs: ECJLL Champions

Key Returnees: Jon Boutin, Thomas Crane, Ian McShane, Josh Proulx, Danny Lloyd

Key Losses: Korey Cuvelier, Peter MacNeil, Christian Morin, Ryan Morris,

Players to watch: Alex Taylor (rookie), Sheldon Soucey, Ian McShane (3rd year), Chris Taylor (4th year), Josh Proulx (5th year)

Quote from Coach: “The Dartmouth Bandit’s Junior A’s will have a different look from last year’s championship team, but with its core of returning forwards like McShane and Soucey and defenders like MacDonald and Lloyd, preseason work indicates the new chemistry will be dynamic with this year’s new rookies.” – Lawrence Taylor, Co-Coach

Halifax Northwest Rebels

Home Opener: Monday May 7, 7:30pm @ Spryfield vs. Southwest Hurricanes

2011 Record: Regular Season: 10-4-2, Playoffs: Lost in Semi Finals to Dartmouth 

Key Losses: Tyler James, Colin Beiswanger, David Gagnier, Ryan Fougere

Key Returnees: Josh Vincent, Jack Belliveau

Players to watch: Paddy Quinn (2011 team leading scorer), Justin Belanger

Quote from Coach: N/A

Halifax Southwest Hurricanes

Home Opener: Monday May 14, 7:30pm @ Spryfield vs. Sackville Wolves

2011 Record: Regular Season 10-5-1, Playoffs: ECJLL Runner-ups

Key Losses: Sean Murphy, Alex Stabenow

Key Returnees: 2011 core roster returns for another season.

Players to watch: Andre Laleune, Alex Fillmore, Stu McIlhone, Tanner Manson

Quote from Coach: “I look forward to another exciting season of East Coast Junior Lacrosse. We are very lucky to have graduated only two players from 2011. I have very high expectations for this year’s team and will hold each player accountable to perform day-in and day-out.” – Glenn Dunbar, Head Coach

Moncton Mavericks

Home Opener: Saturday May 5, 6pm @ Kay Arena vs. Southwest Hurricanes

2011 Record Regular season: 7-7-1, Playoffs: Lost in Semi Finals to Southwest

Key Losses: Kevin Wilson, Brandon Clark, Tristan Aguinaga

Key Returnees: Rob Diamond, Rick Canning, Tim Jay

Players to watch: Rob Diamond and Tim Jay

Quote from Coach: “Last year we made a significant step forward by making the playoffs, pushing the semi finals to a deciding game 3. This year we plan to continue with the improvements and adjustments to a new style of playing. We expect to go even further in the playoffs this season.” – Gary Wallace, Head Coach

Sackville Wolves

Home Opener: Tuesday May 29, 7:30pm @ Sackville Arena vs. Northwest Rebels

2011 Record Regular Season: 2-12-1, Playoffs: Did not qualify

Key Losses: Mitchell Brown, Adam Desrochers, Matt Cote, David Vogt, Jay Titchmarsh,

Key Returnees: Jordan Kidson (5th yr), Robbie Grant (2nd yr, 2011 Rookie of year), Zack Thomas (teams top scorer 4th yr), Bruce Ingraham (#1 goaltender, 3rd yr), Matt Arthur (4th yr)

Players to watch: Cody Marche (sat out 2011 due to injury), Alex Hebb, David Lanteigne, Alex Chaulk (rookie), Brett Rockwell (rookie)

Quote from Coach: “Our record last year did not truly reflect our season. We lost 8 one-goal games which shows how tight and competitive our league really is. This year team brings a lot of experience and I feel we will surprise a lot of people around the league. I look for some of my players to have banner years.” – Steve Brown, Head Coach