Minor Atoms Good as Gold at 50th Preston International Tourney
The Mississauga Braves Minor Atom Hockey Team celebrates their Championship victory at the 50th Annual Preston International Hockey Tournament held January 2009 in Cambridge, ON.
The Minor Atoms were at it again, winning their third tournament of the season, going undefeated at the 50th Annual Preston International — including a very exciting 2 - 1 victory verses a stubborn Markham Islanders squad in the 4th Overtime period of the Championship game.
Juvenile AAA Braves International Silver Stick Champions
Tue, Jan 13 2009 07:24
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The Mississauga Braves Juvenile AAA Hockey Team celebrates their Championship victory at the 36th Annual International Silver Stick Finals held January 2009 in Mooretown, ON.
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
Former Braves Alumni John Tavares Helps Lead Canada to Gold
Tue, Jan 6 2009 10:52
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Hockey phenom John Tavares stands left of Head Coach and Braves Director of Player Development Gary Camilleri in this historic picture of the 1998-1999 Braves Novice Hockey Team. Back Row L/R: Rolly Ravazzolo, Daniel Leclair, Mitchell Harper, Joey Bernardi, John Tavares, Gary Camilleri, Patrick Twohig, Kyle Matthews, Daniel Casaluce, Mario Di Pede. Front Row L/R: Dean Kulla, Logan Palmer-Pendergast, Grant Clark, Adam Di Pede, Roman Mironovic, Jonathan Burke, Nicholas Vassos. Absent: Steve Kosta
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.
Braves Triple Threat at 09 Silver Stick Finals
Fri, Jan 2 2009 10:07
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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!
Minor Bantams take 5th Straight Tourney
The 2008-2009 Minor Bantam Braves (1995s) celebrate their 5th Tournament Championship in a row at the Richard Bell Memorial International Hockey Tournament, held December, 2008 in Oakville.
The Minor Bantam Braves headed out to the Richard Bell Memorial Tournament in Oakville this weekend and came home undefeated Champions.The boys started the tournament against the home team Oakville Rangers, coming out on top of a 3-1 game. Later that day they matched the Ajax Knights with a 2-2 tie. Bright and early the next morning the team defeated the Hamilton Wings 5-1 and later defeated their GTHL rivals West Mall Lightning 1-0. In the semi-finals they met another GTHL rival in the Toronto Ice Dogs. The Braves came out with determination and grit and won the semi 5-3. With only a couple of hours between games the boys came back to again face West Mall in the finals. This was a nail-bitter with the Braves coming out on top with a 3-2 win. Congratulations to all the boys on a well deserved Championship!
Minor Atoms take Richard Bell Championship
The 2008-2009 Minor Atom Braves (1999s) celebrate their Championship at the Richard Bell Memorial International Hockey Tournament, held December, 2008 in Oakville.
The Minor Atom Braves had a very successful weekend in Oakville's Richard Bell Memorial Christmas Tournament. The team went 5 and 0, outscoring the opposition by a total score of 14 to 1. In the finals they faced the host Oakville Rangers and dominated from start to finish, winning 3-0. A strong, consistent effort lead to a very successful weekend. Congratulations to the team, coaching staff and parents!
