Alysia Da Silva of the 96 Mississauga Braves Minor Bantam Hockey Team featured as Toronto Star GTHL Player of the Week.

Alysia Da Silva of the Mississauga Braves minor bantam AA team is one of the fortunate players to have been chosen to carry the Olympic torch when the relay passes through Mississauga.

That is certainly special but it is not the only reason she was chosen to be highlighted as The Star's player of the week.

She is loyal and been with the Braves for her five years of competitive hockey and, yes, she is the only female at that level of competition in the minor bantam AA west division. She is an outstanding goaltender and at some point will probably jump to the female game. But so far "is just one of the guys."

Coach Roger Bourbonnais praised her performances as the starting goaltender when his team won the Ontario Hockey Federation gold medal last spring as they had as an atom team two years ago.


"She backstopped two gold-medal games for the Federation championship," Bourbonnais said. "She's doing great. Every year she works extremely hard. She is considered one of the top five, if not the top, goaltenders in her age group. She's a great little athlete and is a pitcher in ball as well."

Alysia calls her chance to carry the Olympic torch "really special" ... a "once in a lifetime chance."

The 13-year-old Appleby College student started skating at age 6 and began her hockey career the next season.

"When I first played house league, we rotated and when I went in net, I just loved it and have loved it ever since," she said. "I like the pressure and I play better under pressure. That one goal can make the difference to whether you win."

The Braves' peewee OHF championship game was a 4-1 win but it was the atom final that she enjoyed most, calling it "a more intense game."

"We were the underdogs and won 4-3," she said.

She also plays basketball for her school. She is also a pitcher on the softball, fast pitch Mississauga North Tigers.

"Last year (Tigers) made Nationals but we played a year up," she said. "This year we are trying to win it all."

She is a diehard Toronto Maple Leafs fan but could not identify a favourite NHL player.

For the first time in the Mississauga Braves Association’s 26 year history a team has won back to back OHF Provincial Championships. The 96 Peewee Braves did just that Easter weekend in Barrie. After splitting the round robin with a 2-2 record the Peewee Braves knew Sunday games are what matter. With only 3 roster changes from the Atom Championship team, experience was on their side. This team has always found a way when the time is right to raise their game, and Sunday was no exception, with two inspiring games, starting with the victory over the Host and OMHA champions the Barrie Colts 3-1 in the Semis, and finishing with the win over Orangeville 4-1 in the Gold medal game. The Peewee Braves had an exceptional year, also winning the Mississauga Early Bird, Vaughn Rangers Early Bird, Kraft Cup, and GTHL Championships.

96 PEEWEE MISSISSAUGA BRAVES OHF TEAMMATES
2 Mathew Menecola, 4 Mike Crews, 6 Callan Beggs, 7 Luke Ewach
10 Connor Morrison, 11 Mathew DiGirolamo, 12 Devin Bourbonnais
13 Alysia DaSilva, 14 Kevin Bray, 16 Kevin Mellegers, 17 Joey Molinario
19 Marcel Fatovic, 35 Matthew Pogue, 88 Aaron Nunes, 96 Andrew Pucci
97 Matthew Mustard

Having surpassed their 07/08 goals of finishing in the top 4 regular season, and “doing well” in the play-offs, the 08/09 Bantam Braves set the bar high with team goals of winning the GTHL Championship and then the OHF Provincials through hard work, dedication, individual and team skills development, respect and enjoyment.

94 BANTAM MISSISSAUGA BRAVES OHF TEAMMATES
29 Josh Bruzzese, 33 Patrick Maziarz, 2 Drake Tideman (A), 3 David Miskus (AP)
4 Christian Mazzanti (C), 5 Ryan Rubino, 9 Jesse Bruni (A), 11 Thomas Skrlj
14 Seamus Shanahan, 17 Bobby LaPlante, 19 Justin Di Tommaso
21 Vince Camarda (A), 24 Joey Menecola, 44 Dillon Constant, 66 Christian Rivest (AP)
91 Tyler Camilleri, 94 Cory Silva, 96 Tyler Culbertson
 
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Gary Camilleri, Assistant Coach Nick Komarnycky,
Asstistant Coach Kevin LaPlante, Assistant Coach Giancarlo Mazzanti,
Trainer Joe Menecola, Manager Harry Tideman

OHF TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Braves 2 vs. Whitby Wildcats 0
Braves 3 vs. London Junior Knights 1
Braves 5 vs. Sudbury Bulldogs 0
Braves 2 vs. North Bay Spitfires 0

Braves 10 vs. North Bay Spitfires 0
Braves 3 vs. Whitby Wildcats 2

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Mississauga Early Bird Finalists • Stoney Creek Tournament Champions
Brampton Silver Stick Qualifier Champions • International Silver Stick Finalists
GTHL West Division Kraft Cup Regular Season Champions (37 Games / 38 Goals Against)
GTHL West Division Play-off Champions
GTHL Bantam AA Champions
OHF Bantam AA Provincial Champions

In a repeat performance from last season, the 94 Braves capped off another successful run by capturing the 08/09 GTHL Championship over the East Division's North York Nights. Needing only a single point to wrap-up the series, the Bantam Braves battled a determined NYK squad to a 4-4 tie in the final game to take the series 8 points to 2.

94 BANTAM MISSISSAUGA BRAVES TEAMMATES
29 Josh Bruzzese, 33 Patrick Maziarz, 2 Drake Tideman (A), 3 David Miskus (AP)
4 Christian Mazzanti (C), 5 Ryan Rubino, 9 Jesse Bruni (A), 11 Thomas Skrlj
13 Jordan Martin, 14 Seamus Shanahan, 17 Bobby LaPlante, 19 Justin Di Tommaso
21 Vince Camarda (A), 24 Joey Menecola, 44 Dillon Constant, 66 Christian Rivest (AP)
91 Tyler Camilleri, 94 Cory Silva, 96 Tyler Culbertson
 
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Gary Camilleri, Assistant Coach Nick Komarnycky,
Asstistant Coach Kevin LaPlante, Assistant Coach Giancarlo Mazzanti,
Trainer Joe Menecola, Manager Harry Tideman

The Minor Atom Braves capped off a very successful 08/09 season going 14-1 in the playoffs to capture the GTHL Championship over the East Division's Leaside Flames.  "A strong work ethic and an overall commitment to a team game were the keys to our success" said Head Coach Dwain Ervin, adding "The chemistry on the team and among the parents was what kept this team strong and focussed all year and helped them get to their overall 68-9-7 record". Congratulations to the team, coaching staff and families for a very successful season. 
 
99 MINOR ATOM MISSISSAUGA BRAVES TEAMMATES
1 Michael Capizzano (G), 33 Will Jelinek (G), 4 Matthew Perrotta, 8 Jacob Ervin,
9 Alexander Russo, 12 Max Deacon, 14 Devlin Shanahan, 15 Lachlan O'Hara,
19 Nicholas Isaacson, 22 Jackson Oswald, 24 Matthew Wilkins, 27 Noah Froud
44 Carter Mills, 71 Cooper Davis, 87 Brooke Bonsteel, 91 Riley Robinson
 
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Dwain Ervin, Assistant Coach  Brian Shanahan,
Asstistant Coach Jim Bonsteel, Trainer  Ted Davis, Manager Joe Perrotta

By Chris Clay, The Mississauga News
March 26, 2009 - The Mississauga Braves Hockey Association is the first group in Canada chosen to participate in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. It's the first time groups have been allowed to carry the Olympic flame. The hockey organization was selected by sponsor Coca-Cola Canada, on the recommendation of WWF-Canada, as the first team of environmentally conscious Olympic torchbearers.

The Braves' association was recognized for the efforts of its executives, coaches and players in reducing their environmental footprint through initiatives such as car pooling, washing uniforms in cold water and hanging them to dry, and donating old equipment.

It's estimated the organization, comprised of 10 teams, is saving about 105,366 kilograms in greenhouse gas emissions each year through its efforts.
"We're committed to environmental responsibility," said Braves' president Barry Carroll. "We're thrilled that our actions have been rewarded and that we have the chance to carry the Olympic flame. We hope our efforts help inspire other Canadians to do their part when it comes to energy conservation."
The date and location of the Braves' leg of the torch relay has yet to be determined.

Devin Bourbonnais, a right winger with the Peewee AA Braves, said he's still having trouble wrapping his head around the fact he and his teammates will have a chance to carry the torch. "It's such an amazing feeling and a great honour," said the 12-year-old Lorne Park resident. "It really wasn't hard at all (being environmentally conscious). It was just small steps anyone can take. It doesn't seem that big and it's very easy to be eco-friendly."

Coca-Cola Canada spokesperson Dave Moran said the company is holding up the Braves as an example to all Canadians."Through our support of...the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay we hope to inspire people of all ages to take steps to reduce their environmental impact," said Moran. "We hope the Mississauga Braves serve as an example to all Canadians of how simple it is to carry the Olympic flame and live more environmentally sustainable lives."

The Mississauga Braves Association will be featured during the Saturday, February 21 Tim Hortons Hockey Day in Canada broadcast on CBC. The "Green Team" segment deals with the Braves efforts to reduce global warming in conjunction with the WWF Canada Goodlife program. VIEW CBC VIDEO HERE

For the second season in a row, the 94 Braves were crowned GTHL Regular Season Divisional Champions. The season-long campaign came to a climax in a one-game playoff match verses the venerable 94 Mississauga Jets, who were tied at 62 points with the Braves following the regular 36 game schedule. The Mississauga Braves managed to hold the Jets scoreless in their final two meetings, including a 0 - 0 tie and, finally, a 1-0 victory in the Kraft Cup Championship game. The Braves defensive style of play resulted in an impressive regular season record of just 38 goals against in 37 games.

94 BANTAM BRAVES PLAYERS and STAFF
Goaltenders: Josh Bruzzese, Patrick Maziarz Forwards: Jesse Bruni (A), Tyler Camilleri, Tyler Culbertson, Justin Di Tommaso, Jordan Martin, Christian Mazzanti (C), Ryan Rubino, Seamus Shanahan, Cory Silva. Defense: Vince Camarda (A), Dillon Constant, Bobby LaPlante, Joey Menecola, Thomas Skrlj, Drake Tideman (A). Bench Staff: HC: Gary Camilleri, AC: Nick Komarnycky, AC: Kevin LaPlante, AC: Giancarlo Mazzanti, TR: Joe Menecola, MG: Harry Tideman

After suffering a loss in Game 1, the Juvenile AA Braves went undefeated through the finals to capture the coveted 2009 Juvenile AAA Silver Stick title. Congratulations goes out to the players, coaches and families.

SILVER STICK CHAMPION ROSTER (Birth Year)
Players: Frank Crupi (90), Jonathan Degennaro (90), Gregory Butt (89), Derek Carter (88), Daniel Clarke (89), Jamie Cormier (89), Kevin Gale (90), Jeff Gallant (90), Robert Gartley (88), Brady Hartwick (90), Jordan Hearne (90), Michael Holt (90), Matthew Iamundo (88), Michael Kelly (90), Andrew P. Kramar (89), Anthony Levstik (90), Christopher Ofield (90), John Ohashi (90), Michael Proszek (89), Matthew Zavaglia (88), Paul Zavaglia (90).
Staff: Head Coach: Joe Zavaglia, Trainer: Vernon Gallant, Manager: Paul Iamundo.

GAME RECAP
Game 1: Richmond Hill Stars 5 - Mississauga Braves 3
Game 2: Mississauga Braves 8 - Windsor Spitfires 3
Game 3: Mississauga Braves 3 - Welland Tigers 2
Semi Final: Mississauga Braves 7 - Humberview Huskies 6
Championship Final: Mississauga Braves 3 - Vaughan Rangers 1

OHL star forward John Tavares, who once proudly donned a Mississauga Braves jersey, was named the most valuable player at the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship scoring 15 points in during Canada's drive for five campaign. Upon his return from World Junior competition the six-foot, 200-pound centreman from Oakville, Ontario was traded from the Oshawa Generals to the London Knights.

The Mississauga Braves Hockey Association is proud to announce that the Juvenile AAA, Bantam and Atom teams will be representing the Braves in Silver Stick International Finals competition in January 2009. Each of these teams displayed true grit in winning their respective qualifying tournaments over the weekend. GO BRAVES GO!

The Minor Bantams went undefeated over the weekend to capture the Championship banner at the 41st Annual Streetsville Tigers Fall Tournament, including a 2-0 semi finals victory over the host Tigers team, followed by a 5-0 effort in the finals verses the Georgina Blaze.

As noted in the October 29 blog posting, the Mississauga Braves Hockey Association has stepped up as a community group to participate in The Good Life! program, created and operated by WWF-Canada. "We are so excited to have the Braves community on board to show how making simple changes in their lives can make a big impact when everyone works together. With 175 players on 10 teams, along with parents, coaches, and administration, there are over 500 members of this amazing community!", says Joanne Adair, a Community Our Reach Co-ordinator at WWF.

Once you've joined with The Good Life program, you'll be presented with the opportunity to select specific "Actions" you've already taken, or plan to take, in order to reduce your personal footprint. Your savings will accumulate individually as well as being combined with all other Braves members. If you do not choose any actions, your savings will remain at ZERO.

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Blog Post by Joanne Adair, WWF Canada
The Mississauga Braves Hockey Association has stepped up as a community group to participate in The Good Life! We are so excited to have the Braves community on board to show how making simple changes in their lives can make a big impact when everyone works together. With 175 players on 10 teams, along with parents, coaches, and administration, there are over 500 members of this amazing community!

As a whole, the community is going to be taking simple but effective actions, like carpooling to practices, washing uniforms in cold water, and avoiding idling. Think of it this way: If just  one player takes these simple actions consistently throughout the year, he can save the equivalent in greenhouse gases of taking one home off the grid for 6 whole months-imagine the savings this community can achieve if 500 members all participate!

The way it works is that we have set up each team as a group in our database, so when players, coaches and parents sign up on The Good Life website and add their names to the appropriate team, their simple actions can be quantified, and we can retrieve the team’s GHG savings as a whole.  I can see some big competitions starting  amongst the teams to have the most people signed up, as well as to be the team taking the most actions leading up to the greatest number of GHGs saved!

This is our FIRST hockey association in Canada participating in The Good Life, and we hope that others will be inspired by the Braves to take action in their own community. I’ll keep you updated about how their community is doing, and how we are working together to implement different sustainable activities into their hockey season.



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Dear Parents & Players,

Welcome to another new and exciting season of hockey that is filled with great anticipation, and excitement, for everyone.

My name is Barry Carroll, and I am the newly elected President of the Mississauga Braves Hockey Association.

I am proud to say that I have worked closely with Gord Murphy our General Manager, and past President over the last 8 years, as well as our Board of Directors, to help make our organization one of the best in all of the GTHL.

It is rewarding for me to take on the challenges at hand, to help make sure that your sons and daughters have a great experience playing the best game in the world with our organization as Braves.

We want our players to not only develop their hockey skills, but to also develop their interpersonal and leadership skills for the future, while having fun. The Mississauga Braves will do everything possible to make this happen.

We have implemented measures this year to help make this happen. An internally operated “Player Development Program” has been created that will help our Coaches to provide a consistent training, and skills development program to all of our age groups. This program is being managed by Gary Camilleri, one of the most successful Coaches in the GTHL, and our Director of Player Development.

There are many other areas where the Mississauga Braves will be taking a leadership role within the GTHL over this year.

New programs are being designed which will involve all of our Teams in making Mississauga a better place to live!

One such program involves putting measures together that will help in reducing our carbon footprint here on this planet. Plans are in the works now with the World Wild Life Federation, and Hockey Night in Canada, to make the Mississauga Braves the first Hockey Association in all of Canada to take on this initiative. We will be providing more information to everyone over the next few months on this new uplifting, and vital program.

Another initiative that we are committed to is a “Christmas Food Drive” during the month of December, for the needy in Mississauga. We believe that it is important that we all participate in giving back to our community, by helping the less fortunate.

There will also be a Mississauga Braves Recognition Night at a Toronto Marlies game in the New Year with discounted tickets, and related events that evening.

Please watch for updates pertaining to all of these initiatives on our web site, to make sure that you are kept current with our programs for this coming year.

The Mississauga Braves are a very competitive Association, thanks to our parents, players, great Coaches, and our Directors!

I want to thank each and every one of you for being part of The Mississauga Braves, and wish you the very best of luck this season.

The Mississauga Braves have stood for “Good Times & Great Hockey Since 1982” and always will!

I look forward to seeing all of you in the rinks during another successful 26th season!

All the best!


Barry Carroll

President
Mississauga Braves Hockey Association

The Mississauga Braves Hockey Association set an association record sending seven of nine teams to the play off rounds and capturing Championships in four of the Mississauga Early Bird's eight age divisions. The Minor Atoms, Atoms, Peewees and Minor Bantams all took home the trophies, with the Bantams losing the finals in a 2 - 1 overtime battle with the Jets. Competing in semi final action were the Minor Peewees and Midget Juniors. The Braves Association congratulates all teams for doing us proud!









2008 MISSISSAUGA EARLY BIRD TOURNAMENT RESULTS

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MINOR ATOM (Champions) Round Robin: W: 2 • L: 0 • T: 1 / GF: 8 • GA: 4 / PTS: 5 • Semi Final: Braves 3 • Barrie Colts 0 • Final: Braves 2 • Jets 0

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ATOM (Champions) Round Robin: W: 3 • L: 0 • T: 0 / GF: 18 • GA: 3 / PTS: 6 • Semi Final: Braves 4 • North Stars 0 • Final: Braves 6 • Panthers 1

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MINOR PEEWEE (Semi Finalists) Round Robin: W: 3 • L: 0 • T: 0 / GF: 15 • GA: 5 / PTS: 6 • Semi Final: Braves 0 • NY Knights 1

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PEEWEE (Champions) Round Robin: W: 2 • L: 0 • T: 1 / GF: 6 • GA: 1 / PTS: 5 • Quarter Final: Braves 2 • Richmond Hill 1 • Semi Final: Braves 3 • Young Bruins 0 • Final: Braves 2 • Barrie Colts 1

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MINOR BANTAM (Champions) Round Robin: W: 2 • L: 1 • T: 0 / GF: 8 • GA: 4 / PTS: 4 • Quarter Final: Braves 5 • Humber Valley 4 • Semi Final: Braves 3 • Eagles 2 • Final: Braves 3 • South Point 0

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BANTAM (Finalists) Round Robin: W: 3 • L: 0 • T: 0 / GF: 14 • GA: 2 / PTS: 6 • Quarter Final: Braves 5 • North Stars 0 • Semi Final: Braves 3 • Huskies 1 • Final: Braves 1 • Jets 2 (OT)

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MINOR MIDGET (Participants) Round Robin: W: 1 • L: 1 • T: 1 / GF: 8 • GA: 6 / PTS: 3

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MIDGET JR (Semi Finalists) Round Robin: W: 2 • L: 1 • T: 0 / GF: 11 • GA: 8 / PTS: 4 • Semi Final: Braves 1 • Troy 5

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MIDGET SR (Participants) Round Robin: W: 1 • L: 1 • T: 1 / GF: 3 • GA: 7 / PTS: 3

The Mississauga Braves Minor Bantam Hockey Team went undefeated in the Toronto Aces Early Bird Tournament, including a 7 to 2 win over Aces in the September 7 Championship Game.

GAME SUMMARY
Finals: Mississauga Braves: 7 - Toronto Aces: 2
Semis: Mississauga Braves: 5 - East Enders: 2
GM 3: Mississauga Braves: 4 - Toronto Aces: 1
GM 2: East Enders: 0 - Mississauga Braves: 4 
GM 1: Mississauga Braves: 2 - Aurora Tigers: 1

The Mississauga Braves Peewee Hockey Team are off to a promising start, going undefeated in the Vaughan Rangers Early Bird Tournament, including a 5 to 2 win over Whitby Wildcats in the September 7 Championship Game.

GAME SUMMARY
Finals: Mississauga Braves: 5 - Whitby Wildcats: 2 
Semis: Mississauga Braves: 5 - Vaughan Rangers: 0 
GM 3: Mississauga Braves: 2 - Brampton Batallion: 0 
GM 2:Etobicoke Canucks: 0 - Mississauga Braves: 6 
GM 1: Mississauga Braves: 1 - Vaughan Panthers: 1

The Mississauga Braves Hockey Association prides itself on building long-term relationships with its players and coaches by maintaining a culture of mutual respect and a positive environment in which everyone benefits from participation in minor hockey. The Braves Association both thanks and congratulates its 2007-2008 Five-Year Ring Recipients:

Midget Senior: Evan Story, Midget Junior: Michael Balaban, Aaron MacKay, Minor Midget: Tyler Thomas, Bantam: Claude Dumolin, Tanner Lee, Brennan Low, Zachary Millington,Ted Nesbitt - Coach, Brett Nesbitt, Minor Bantam: Vince Camarda, Tyler Camilleri, Bobby LaPlante

Minor Bantam Head Coach and Mississauga Braves Association Director of Player Development, Gary Camilleri, was honoured as "2007-2008 Coach of the Year" at the recent Mississauga Braves Association Banquet.

The Minor Peewee Mississauga Braves have added a tryout on Saturday, April 26 • 8:15 am - 9:15 am at Iceland Rink 3. Braves Association Tryouts Schedule can be viewed here.

The Mississauga Braves Minor Bantam Hockey Team capped off a remarkable season by capturing the GTHL Championship 8 points to 2 over the defending Champion North York Knights.

TEAMMATES and STAFF
Tyler Bartlett, Jesse Bruni, Josh Bruzzese, Vince Camarda, Tyler Camilleri, Dillon Constant, Mitchell Ellul, Bobby LaPlante, Patrick Maziarz, Christian Mazzanti, Joey Menecola, Matthias Nazar, Alex Perruccio, Ryan Rubino, Seamus Shanahan and Drake Tideman.

Head Coach: Gary Camilleri, Assistant Coach: Brian Shanahan, Assistant Coach: Kevin LaPlante, Trainer: Joe Menecola, Manager: Harry Tideman

07/08 TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS
Mississauga Early Bird Tournament Finalists
Stoney Creek Tournament Champions
Paul Coffey Tournament Champions
Promittere Cup GTHL Regular Season Champions
GTHL Minor Bantam West Playoff Champions
2007-2008 GTHL Minor Bantam Champions

The Mississauga Braves Minor Atoms, Minor Bantams and Midget Seniors are all headed to the GTHL "East vs West" Championship Finals, while the Bantams remain locked in stiff competition verses the Toros for the West Division title.

The Minor Atoms and Midgets are both facing teams representing the North York Knights, while the Minor Bantams are awaiting the results of the East Enders Ticats vs North York Knights East Division Finals.

MINOR ATOM BRAVES
The Minor Atom Braves are five games deep into the West Finals 8 point series, leading 6 points to 4 over the regular season champion Humberview Huskies.

MINOR BANTAM BRAVES
The Promittere Cup Regular Season Champion Minor Bantam Braves have battled their way to the GTHL West Division Finals where they are facing stiff comptetion from a talent Streetsville Tigers squad. At time of writing the 8 point series is tied 2 points to 2, following two close games.

BANTAM BRAVES
The Bantam Braves have yet again kept their playoff dreams alive, eliminating the venerable Mississauga Terriers 7 points to 5, in a hard fought semi final series that went six games. Heading into the West Finals, the Bantams will now face the winner of the York Toros vs. Humber Valley Sharks Semi Final which, at time of writing, is tied 5 points to 5 after five games.

MIDGET Sr. BRAVES
The Promittere Cup Regular Season Champion Midget Sr. Braves are, at time of writing, trailing the Humberview Huskies 4 points to 6 after five games in the highly competitive 8 point GTHL West Division Finals.

Congratulations goes out to the Mississauga Braves Bantam Hockey Team for their triumphant effort in advancing past the first place Mississauga North Stars and into the second round of playoff action! The Braves, who finished the regular season in eighth place, took the points series 7-5 with a stunning 3-2 overtime victory in Game 6 at Tomken on Tuesday, March 4.

Game 1: North Stars 0 • Braves 3 (W)
Game 2: North Stars 4 • Braves 1 (L)
Game 3: North Stars 5 • Braves 5 (T)
Game 4: North Stars 0 • Braves 1 (W)
Game 5: North Stars 5 • Braves 2 (L)
Game 6: North Stars 2 • Braves 3 (OTW)

The Mississauga Braves Midget Senior Hockey Team has been named Toronto Star GTHL Team of the week. The team of 17-year-olds completed regular season play with an incredible 35-0-1 record, scoring 249 goals – the most in the league as of Monday – while allowing just 51 against. They have also won five of the seven tournaments entered this season, including the prestigious International Silver Stick in Sarnia last month. You can read the article in its entirety here.

The Mississauga Braves Midget Sr. Team will compete in a three game series vs the North York Knights — the winner of which will represent the GTHL at the 2008 Ontario Winter Games, to be held March 5 - 9 at various venues throughout the Collingwood - Owen Sound areas.

SERIES SCHEDULE:
TUE/FEB 12: 8:45PM at Hershey Centre 3
THU/FEB 14: 9:15PM at St. Michael's
SAT/FEB 16: 7:30PM at Herbert Carnegie (NY) Centennial

Click here to visit the 2008 Ontario Winter Games Website

Congratulations goes out to the Mississauga Braves Minor Peewee, Minor Bantam and Midget Sr. hockey teams for finishing 1st overall in regular season divisional competition. Each team will be presented The Promittere Cup in honour of their hard work, dedication and exceptional play.

Back in November, prior to the launch of this new site, Goaltender Justin Morandin of the Mississauga Braves Minor Atoms, was chosen as the Toronto Star GTHL Player of the Week. Congratulations from the Mississauga Braves Hockey Association. You can read Justin's story here.

Nominate Your Player or Team of the Week
To nominate a player from your Mississauga Braves Team, or the Team itself, send Toronto Star GTHL correspondent Lois Kalchman your reasons. It is not just about who scored the most goals but they're interested in a player who has learned something new, did something that demonstrated sportsmanship, or a defenceman who set up a terrific goal. Use your imagination. Perhaps you know a goaltender with a shutout streak or one who changed his style and has become more effective. The list of possibilities is long. Nominations for both GTHL Player or Team of the Week can be submitted to AskLois@sympatico.ca

The Mississauga Braves Hockey Association held its 25th Anniversary Ceremony on Sunday, January 27 at The Hershey Centre. The event featuring our Players was highlighted by special presentations by GTHL President John Gardner and Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion, the singing of the National Anthem by Devon Bourbonnais of the Mississauga Braves Minor Peewee Hockey Team, and a ceremonial face-off between Braves Minor Atonm Captian Kyle Lewis and Joe Bradshaw, Captain of Mississauga Terriers Minor Atoms. More photos can be seen here.

Congratulations to the Mississauga Braves Midget Seniors who won the International Silver Stick, held January 17-20 in Sarnia. The Midget Seniors are FIVE-Tournament Champions for the 2007-2008 season. Congratulations to the Mississauga Braves Midget Seniors who won the International Silver Stick, held January 17-20 in Sarnia. The Midget Seniors are FIVE-Tournament Champions for the 2007-2008 season.