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Lakers deal at MSL draftJanuary 29, 2012 In exchange for Suitor, Lakers traded the rights to recently protected goalie Tye Belanger along with first round draft picks in 2012 and 2014. Lakers drafted Travis Cornwall and local Merit Precision Jr A player Eric Bissell. Cornwall is a graduating western Jr A player and probably will also be a high selection in the WLA draft. Eric Bissell is a rugged defensive player graduating from the Merit Precision Jr A Lakers .He is honing his lacrosse skills in the CLAX league this winter. The MSL announced that the league will be divided into two divisions with a 14 game schedule. The Lakers will play the Brooklin Redmen and Ajax Rock four times each in the MSL Eastern Division. They will play the the Western Division Brampton Excelsiors, Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks and Six Nations Chiefs twice each. Lastly, the MSL announced that the first MSL All Star Game will be played during the regular season in the Peterborough Memorial Centre. It was a natural choice to play the game here as Peterborough draws by far the largest audiences in the MSL.Lakers prepare for MSL draftJanuary 25, 2012 Prior to the MSL draft, the Lakers have named goalie, Tye Belanger and right defensive player Pete Rennie as their two over –aged protected Jr. A Laker players. Tye Belanger was the named the top Canadian Junior A goalie for 2011 because of his outstanding play in the net for the Merit Precision Lakers this past season. Belanger was also the OLA 1st All Star goalie this past year. In many games when his team was outshot, Belanger would lead his team to narrow victories. In recognition of his great Jr. A career, Belanger was drafted 16th overall in the NLL draft by the Colorado Mammoth where he is a backup goalie. Pete Rennie at 6’2” and 200 lbs. is a local boy who played right defense for the Merit Precision Jr. Lakers. Pete was drafted by the Toronto Rock and was successful enough in training camp to be named to their practice squad. Lakers acquire Chad Culp from KodiaksJanuary 24, 2012 Culp is a lefty currently being utilized on the power play with the Buffalo Bandits in the NLL. He has the experience of playing with several other Lakers on the present Buffalo Bandits team. Culp's addition further strengthens the already strong left side of the Lakers offense. The Lakers thank Pat Campbell for his services and wish him the best with the Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks. Lakers retain entire coaching staff for 2012December 30, 2011 The Peterborough Lakers Lacrosse Organization is pleased to announce that it has retained the entire coaching staff from 2011 for the upcoming 2012 MSL season. GM Jamie Batley, Assistant GM Jim Milligan and coaches Bob Keast and Joe Sullivan will return to direct the Peterborough Lakers for 2012. Jim Milligan is the offensive coach with the Philadelphia Wings this year in the NLL. Bob Keast is the defensive co-ordinator with the the Minnesota Swarm and Joe Sullivan has the position of Assistant GM with the Swarm. The Peteterborough Lakers Executive felt that it should stay with this winning team of GM and coaches which has led the Lakers to nine consecutive MSL finals, five MSL championships and four Mann Cups during its tenure. "With a few new additions and a healthy Lakers roster, it is hoped that the team can again battle for the MSL supremacy in 2012 before our most loyal fans," stated Karl McFadden. "The GM, coaches and players felt real disappointment in their loss last fall and hope to regain the MSL crown for the Lakers organization and the fans," commented coach Bob Keast. Doug Peacock added “ We thank the many Lakers lacrosse fans who purchased gift certificates at the Memorial Centre just prior to Christmas. We look forward to giving you a great season of lacrosse”.
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“Thank you fans!”At Lakers banquet, shoe was on other foot as players gave fans a standing ovationSeptember 30, 2011
The banquet, held at the Trentwinds International Centre on Lansdowne Street West, was an evening to celebrate the accomplishments of the team that finished first in the MSL during the regular season, and played one of the hardest fought playoff series ever seen in Peterborough vs. Six Nations. Hosted by Carey Walker, the evening featured speeches and thank you’s by Karl McFadden, Doug Peacock, Brian Higgins, Ron Keast, Ron Nolan, and Mayor Darryl Bennett, who gently reminded the Brampton Excelsiors to “watch out, you’re holding our cup.”
Brian Higgins presented a large cheque to McFadden, the proceeds from the 50/50 draws throughout the course of the season. $39,850 was donated this year to the Lakers Youth Lacrosse Camp.
Shirley Whitnell and Fae Murney were recognized for their efforts in raising over $10,000 in door and draw prizes for the evening. Notables winning door prizes were Gavin Prout, Aaron Grayson, Mayor Darryl Bennett, and both Evans parents. Scott Evans hosted the presentation of the draw prizes with help from brother Shawn and tiny Laker fans Morgan and Peyton. Scott Evans proved to be an entertaining host, pretending to struggle with some names and joking with the crowd.
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Player awards were handed out by the coaches. The following is a list of the winners. Most Improved – Sean Thomson
Peterborough Lakers announce jointly with Doughty Masonry the termination of their sponsorship partnership, but certainly not their friendshipOctober 4, 2011 The Peterborough Lakers have announced that the long term sponsorship with Doughty Masonry Center through Carl Doughty has come to termination. As most lacrosse fans know Carl Doughty stepped up to assist the Peterborough Lakers in 2005. Carl Doughty did this as he always wished to be helpful to the Lakers as his late brother, Ken, had been a big supporter of the Lakers local lacrosse. Carl, in 2005, made a five-year commitment to the Peterborough Lakers. Well, Carl actually extended that original 5 years to two more single years of sponsorship for both 2010 and 2011. In those seven years, with the support of Doughty Masonry, the Peterborough Lakers won three Mann Cups and four MSL championships. The Peterborough Lakers are indebted to Doughty Masonry for their financial support ,but more so for the credibility, respectability, integrity and most of all the friendship that Carl and Doughty Masonry brought to the Lakers. Ted Higgins remarked that, “We wish Carl and Doughty Masonry the best in the future and we look forward to listening to his constructive comments. Carl and Doughty Masonry were instrumental in elevating the Lakers to an elite class in the MSL. Thanks.“ Kids' Colouring PageLook under the Fans menu to see our colouring page for kids! Print it, colour it and post it on your fridge. Brampton wins Mann Cup in five gamesSeptember 13, 2011 Ted Higgins inducted into Peterborough Path of Fame
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