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In my travels I was able to get up to Toronto and check out
game 2 of the Ontario JR A final between Mimico and Six Nations Arrows. After seeing the intensity and quality of
play, I can’t help but think that this summer model beats the USA model of traveling all around to play in club tourneys.
The Canada model provides a higher level of competiveness
and passion. The Six Nations team was
loaded with top talent, headlined by Austin Staats and Tehoka Nanicoke. Nanicoke is scheduled to play for Albany this
season, he is a total difference maker.
His size, physicality combined with the stick stills and IQ make him a
dangerous player. If you haven’t seen
him look him up on YouTube.
Staats played for OCC this past season and won a JUCO
title. If he declares eligible he would
easily be a top 3 pick in the NLL Draft.
Unlike his brother Randy, the younger Staats is a crafty lefty. His office is the half boards on the left
side. He is a deadly passer, dodger or
shooter from that spot.
Goalie Doug Jamieson is already a New England
Blackwolf. Couldn’t be more impressed
with his size and rebound control.
Six Nations swept the Ontario final 3-0, Mimico also
qualifies for the Minto finals event this week in Brampton Ontario. Ontario being host and gets two spots so
Mimico gets a chance to redeem itself.
The ultimate in Canadian JR lacrosse is the Minto Cup, to
win a team must go through provincial playoffs and then win a finals
tournament. Six Nations, Mimico will
represent Ontario, Coquitlam is the British Columbia entrant, while Okotoks
Raiders will be carrying banner for Alberta.
My money will be on Six Nations.
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