I want all
#OHLDraft
eligible players to know as Scouts we r doing everything we can 2 watch video speaking 2 Coaches no stone unturned as we approach
@OHLHockey
draft June 4/5th. Its been a crazy year & although we couldn't get into the rinks we are working hard
@Sudbury_Wolves
I saw 15 kids approx 8 years old on ice with 3 Coaches having fun learning getting exercise & developing. I also witnessed a controlled scrimmage of two U18 teams enjoying life. Safety was top of mind. For mental wellness this is so needed
@HEOhockey
@MacLeodLisa
@fordnation
I've driven my son to school in the mornings for the last 5 years (when no lockdowns). How many times did I vent inside of having to do? My son got his license last month & now takes the car & I miss it daily. Don't take for granted the small moments they add up to life's best.
We are wearing our Do it for Daron Jerseys on what would've been Daron's 27th Birthday. Led by Uncle Steve Corrigan, we are proud to wear the purple tonight
#difd
💜
@nepeanraidersjra
@corriganktj
Wow thank u to my peer group, such an amazing fraternity of Coaches who mentor, develop, & love the game. This award is for the entire staff (Hunter,Ryan,Keenan, Glenn,Mark, Stephen & Randy).A special thank you to our players an amazing group of people both on/off ice.
#humbled
Congratulations
@RocklandNatsU18
on a great season & playoff run. It has been a privilege to have Coached these fine boys. Thank u Dale McTavish 4 hiring me. Thank u to the best staff Thank u parents and most importantly the fellas so proud of u
@PLK_Midget_AAA
#wearechampions
I'm honoured & very excited 2 build upon what Coach Phil & staff have done the last 2 yrs. The last 3 yrs
@RaidersU18AAA
have been good development years for the organization with solid drafting. A great group coming up mixed in with strong vets in place
@TheCCHL
#LetsGo
🏒
#Ty
The Nepean Raiders Organization is pleased to announce that our own ex 67’s star, U18 AAA league champion, coach of the year and bronze medalist at the Telus Cup regionals
@JerrettDefazio
has agreed to become the next Head Coach of the Jr A team. Welcome Jerrett.
The coldest weekend on the planet, 2 boys I coach went & bought toques & blankets, then made hot choc headed downtown & handed out 2 the homeless. To me, this speaks volumes of their character, community spirit, teamwork & commitment 2 our/their values.
@Nepeanraiders
#soproud
I am following what people are saying recently and I've said many times in prior years I'd hire Luke Richardson all day long as a Head Coach. What he is doing with the
#Habs
defense is incredible. Great person and leader not just a good Coach
#StanleyCup
What a team, what a year...
HEOU18AAA Champions & Central Canadian Championship Bronze Medalists; the first
@HEOU18AAA
team ever to medal at provincials.
But more importantly, this was a team and staff that loved every second we spent together this year!!❤️
#RaiderPride
#LTG
I want to thank
@PLK_Midget_AAA
@PLKingsCCHL
for an amazing 2 years Coaching. Dale McTavish is a class act & Pembroke Lumber Kings first class organization. The travel caught up 2 this city slicker. Thank u to the players the last two years I will miss you & the Valley
#CHAMPS19
I want to thank the
@OHLSteelheads
for the last number of seasons it was a privilege. I am excited & thankful for the opportunity to work with the scouting team & entire organization
@Sudbury_Wolves
Pumped to watch another Hockey season of talent
@OHLHockey
@HEOhockey
@TheCCHL
Excited. Let's go. Thank you to the Wolves organization & everyone who has reached out over the last few months. You helped me keep moving forward. What a great town to live & play Junior Hockey in with its tradition & packed arena.
#imstillstanding
🏒
The Renfrew Wolves would like to thank Steve Norton for his time as GM. The Wolves wish Steve all the best.
The Wolves are excited to announce the hiring of Jerret DeFazio as the new General Manager to help lead the Wolf Pack into a new era.
@TheCCHL
@JrBTimberwolves
Congratulations to my son Nolan DeFazio assisted on tying goal with 6 seconds left & scoring the game winner in OT for
@LumberU18
@HEOU18AAA
I wish during this pandemic could've seen it but will settle 4 any good news during these times
@HEOhockey
#HardWorkPaysOff
#growthspurt
I want to thank
@Nepeanraiders
4 the expanded role. Thank u to Randy Watt for believing in me. Congrats to Stephen Corrigan. I am excited 2 get more engaged in Management/Player Development and of course Coaching year 5
@HEOU18AAA
3 years with
@RaidersU18AAA
@HEOhockey
#LetsGo
Minor Hockey teams r typically 15- 17 kids add Coaches 20 people max. The fact that
@ottawacity
reduced numbers to 10 only in arenas is simply short sighted for the mental wellness of the kids. 10 means kids lose comfort, exercise & spread out finding other ice worse.
@HEOhockey
We are very excited to announce that
@JerrettDefazio
has joined the
@Nepeanraiders
organization as our U18AAA coach. Jerrett brings a proven record of success on and off the ice. His values and philosophy are inline with our organization. We couldn’t be happier he’s here.
Outdoor Shinny/Pond Hockey is non contact. Its exercise. Its beautiful. Its needed for the kids. Its close to a year now. Yes I love Hockey as do many but my angle is
#mentalwellness
the outdoor rec space is vital. Yes safety parameters no question. Happy to chat
@ottawahealth
I have had the privilege to Coach
@PLK_Midget_AAA
our final game today losing 3-1 to top ranked Major Midget team epitomised how good we r against players 2 years older in most cases. What a fun ride. Forever
@HEOMidgetAAA
League Champions & more importantly champion human beings
As an OHL scout saw my 2nd live U18 game this season. Seeing the players enjoying the moment & for me simply feeling the feels of the game is unmatched. I love today's tech its a primary assist 2 the eval but last night was the goal. Miss it.
@TheCCHL
@HEOU18AAA
@OHLHockey
@NHL
This past week was my prospects camp as a coach & GM. Through my years of experience and life long journey in this great game of hockey as a coach, management, player and parent; I thought I'd tell a story about a player trying out.
Can I just go back 25 years
@lonestartxgrill
Baseline & file through the crowd to get on a waiting list then happily squeak by people to the bar area get a drink chips/salsa while waiting for a table where everyone plus staff are happy together listening to tunes & good vibes.
I wish all the
#OHLDraft
eligible players best of luck this weekend. I wish there was a hundred rounds for all of u this year. U persevered u kept working through incredible adversity, that is character. Good on u. Drafted or not don't lose that determination & dream
@OHLHockey
I respect the re-opening plan on June 14th essential retail can open at 25% & non essential at 15% this is great. Let's get Hockey/Ringette at similar ratios on ice why the wait till August for the children & youth who need this desperately 4
#mentalwellness
who is advocating?
We are Family. I'm proud of our team here
@Nepeanraiders
&
@TheCCHL
are working together at showcase weekend. The boys are
going through the stands/lobby accepting donations for our GM Randy Watt & ALS Research. Plz donate go fund me link here.
As I sit in my car snow coming down in arena lot reflecting i'm sad that the season is over but so fortunate I was lucky enough 2 Coach such a wonderful group of fellas a bright future both on & off the ice thank u boys 4 the memories
@PLK_Midget_AAA
@HEOMidgetAAA
#LifeLessons
Many people asking what players. Josh Reid (top) & Jack Matsukubo (bottom) Funny story Josh is my billet texts at 10:20pm asking is it okay I'm late for curfew (10:30 we played next day) cause they're dethawing at Jack's house. You're more than fine guys
@TheCCHL
@Nepeanraiders
The coldest weekend on the planet, 2 boys I coach went & bought toques & blankets, then made hot choc headed downtown & handed out 2 the homeless. To me, this speaks volumes of their character, community spirit, teamwork & commitment 2 our/their values.
@Nepeanraiders
#soproud
My wife came home from Wal-Mart today & said "I can't believe our son can't play Hockey or kids plays Soccer any sport, it was jammed makes zero sense". Well there u go & she is quiet on the subject so now I know its freakin well past the time.
@MacLeodLisa
@fordnation
@MDeFazio
Current Raiders Head Coach Jerrett DeFazio has been named as the team’s General Manager for the upcoming 2024/25 season.
Jerrett, who has been at the helm of our Jr. A program for the past two seasons, provided a statement on his appointment:
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Second time my wife and I sat thru daughters graduation from a French HS we both don't speak the language but we will tell you 3 hours barely knowing anything being said is so worth those 15 seconds she walks across the floor for her diploma
#proudparents
#Graduate
#chasyrdreamz
I want 2 thank
@OttawaHealth
@JimWatsonOttawa
@ottawacity
for a smooth well run process. I'm ecstatic my youngest is fully vaccinated. All my children r double vaccinated now & as a Father i feel in a much better place. Thank you to the Health Care Workers, science & volunteers
15 it started & 51 back on stretches in between but now riding shotgun 2 Bussy (Less hair/more grey) Roady 2 Cornwall. The Bus has been a big part of my life. I'm excited to be back on ..again.
@Nepeanraiders
@TheCCHL
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!"
#pacino
Hockey teams if u would like a tour of our dressing room & meet the team please send me a DM. Truly an amazing room with tons of tradition. Hey u can even announce our staring lineup. Spread the word plz.
@Nepeanraiders
@TheCCHL
@NepeanHockey
@HEOhockey
#community
I'm proud to have played Minor Hockey (South Ottawa)
@HEOhockey
. The last 2 years I've seen the disappointment & sadness we have all felt it. Many Raiders players came to watch this is for U2 as well. Back2Back championships 3 years apart hope that's never broken.
@RaidersU18AAA
Two seasons of no Champion/Telus Qualifier and 1093 days between Pembroke’s 2019 Championship and
@RaidersU18AAA
2022 Championship.
Jerrett DeFazio becomes the first coach to win back to back
@HEOU18AAA
Championships. It just took longer than normal.
#Back2Back
I want to congratulate my nephew Cole DeFazio on a great rookie season in nets his first in junior Hockey
@WinchesterHawks
.937% save percentage in the playoffs wow.
#prouduncle
Last year's team/staff moved us out of last place. This year's team/staff 20 wins. I'm so excited for year 3. Thank u to all the players u have worn the jersey with pride & believed in the rebuild/direction. " It's Just Nepean" is no longer.
#Thanku
#KeepMovingForward
#famiglia
Raiders Fans... THANK YOU.
Through the ups and downs all season long, we couldn't have done it without your support.
We improved both on and off the ice, and put together our first 20-win season in nearly 6 years. Many of our players put together career-highs. [1/2]
Good luck 2 all the players today & tomorrow
@OHLHockey
draft. Take a moment to look around & think about how you arrived here. The work you put in, your family, your coaches & teammates who believed in you. Soak it in. Special shout out
@RaidersU18AAA
good luck.
#OHLDraft
When you get texts like this, it makes you realize why you do what you do.
"Hey JD, I recently learned about the news on the team letting you go. I'm sure you've got a lot going on right now, but I just wanted to express how unbelievable of a coach you
My son has a great selfie with Bobby Ryan from a few years back. He was so nice to my son. He has done a tremendous amount for the Ottawa Community. Stand up person and we are thinking of him as a family
@Senators
#community
Congratulations Luke Richardson on the big win as Head Coach
@CanadiensMTL
very touching at the end seeing your reaction. So happy for you.
#StanleyCup
#Habs
As the former Director of Programs of Boys & Girls club of Ottawa I can tell you first hand the immense impact
@CPhillipsFour
& Erin had on the children opening their outdoor rink with barbeques & game tickets often. So well deserved Jersey retirement for on & off ice
@Senators
#OHLDraftSpotlight
Nolan DeFazio
@PLK_Midget_AAA
A smooth skating playmaker who is defensively responsible. Quarterbacked one of the PP units from the half wall for Pembroke. Has excellent vision & passing ability. Strips opponent of puck here leading to his goal.
#OHLDraft
Congratulations
#Canada
outstanding team. I thought Gaudreau deserves big credit tonight outplayed Russian goalie. Way to go Mason McTavish you were awesome & the entire team you should be so proud..
@HEOhockey
@HockeyCanada
@IIHFHockey
A shame the Rideau Canal skateway can't open with gatherings limited to 10 people outdoors. Lol. Bylaw at outdoor rink the next 3 weeks? Playgrounds had advocacy this summer. Which Councillor stands up now? Don't turn kids away 2 play
#mentalhealth
@OttawaHealth
@ottawacity
10+
Happy 90th Birthday to my Dad a Firefighter legend. He helped so many. He told me his interview was asked do you have experience with heights. He said he was a paratrooper in the Army & so was the Chief. He was hired on spot. My Dad says the biggest break of his life.
@opffa
I want to thank
@Ottawa67sHockey
for the wonderful hospitality during the honouring of the 1987-97 decade. Great seeing Coach, old teammates & fellow alumni. To cap the night off the current boys beat the Generals 5-3 how perfect
#killerandbert
#50years67
's
#67
's
This win gets us 2 the Dance (final 4) We targeted this as a first step goal 2b in the semi's of the Telus Cup Regionals (All-Ontario's) congratulations fellas. 1 more round-robin game 2morrow can't b overlooked, but queue up Zeppelin were coming in.
@HEOU18AAA
@TSN1200
#Raiders
The boys brought their "A" game again against a very young and talented
@AAAJrGreyhounds
team that has an extremely bright future.
With the win, we have secured a spot in the 4 team semi-final on Saturday.
#JobsNotFinished
#RaiderPride
I am sitting outside at an arena sunny 15 degrees having a coffee in November with fellow Hockey Coaches before our team practice strategizing about Power Play & Penalty Kill just when I thought this weekend couldn't get any better on so many levels
#hockey
#Victory
#covid
As the Teachers log off today I just wanted to say as a parent thank you. A challenging year is an understatement but you did all you could to continue to educate, motivate & be a role model for my son. You showed him perseverance, dedication & hard work.
@OCDSB
#summerbreak
Do you remember the 21st night of September?
#earthwindandfire
@Nepeanraiders
Home opener.
The room is ready. What a privilege to be part of room that looks this spectacular. Thank you Tammy, the players, staff & special shout out to Equipment Manager Byron.
#TY
@TheCCHL
#gotime
Blue Jays fans are the best. Judge hit a homer, Blue Jays fan caught it and without thinking gave the ball to the little kid who’s a Yankees fan who was also wearing a Judge t-shirt. There are good people out there.
#NextLevel
#RepBX
Driving home cranky as
@RaidersU18AAA
I Coach lost 2 games on weekend by 1 goal. I'm thinking of all we need 2 do 2 teach the boys to find victory. Bigger picture man I'm happy i know they are happy too not for the losses but the bigger life win now 2 play the game
@HEOU18AAA
This one is tough with 2 shots that trickled past their Goaile but the puck stayed on the line. The Hockey Gods weren't with us today. Congrats to a well Coached Reps team. I am very proud of these boys. An opportunity 4 a bronze medal 2morrow
@HEOU18AAA
@TSN1200
#gameofinches
Congratulations to the
@GTHLHockey
's Mississauga Reps on the win, and for being very classy in victory.
We played in 2 extremely close games in back to back days and they showed why they were ranked as a top team in Canada all year.
Amateur Sports & Rec need 2 open both indoors & outdoors with continued safety protocols, additionally people/parents need 2b allowed in. Define square footage per person like u do at Walmart no diff
#mentalhealth
now demands this.
@MacLeodLisa
@fordnation
@OttawaHealth
#vaccine
On behalf of
@PLK_Midget_AAA
and St. Joseph's Food bank we want to thank the
@HEOMidgetAAA
community for the generous support at today's food drive. It's been a great day for the Pembroke area repleneshing the cupboards and it's thanks to all of you
#HockeyFamily
#thankyou
Focus shifts to
@OHLHockey
U18 draft (Wed) For any 2005 player not drafted yesterday just know the 2004 kids that get drafted arrive at camp in fall 2 win a spot same time as 95% of the 04 kids drafted last year.(Only a few 16 year olds allowed to roster) keep skating
#OHLDraft
@timandfriends
He loves his brother. He's proud of his brother. He will want going forward even more so what his brother is experiencing including battling ferociously said brother if presented. It's all good. Life's short. 🏒
@Senators
The irony of my last week post about resiliency is this week all the staff & I were let go from Nepean. New owners often bring their people. I'm so proud we turned the franchise around, 20 wins last year, the second most in 10 years. Nepean is back & they inherited a team ready
This past week was my prospects camp as a coach & GM. Through my years of experience and life long journey in this great game of hockey as a coach, management, player and parent; I thought I'd tell a story about a player trying out.
Sat thru 3
@NHL
drafts😪 At 49 I know my calling in Hockey 2 save
#Halloween2020
🎃 Scouts said scoring fast hands (ask Killer) but slow feet that's okay in this case kids in
#Otown
i will be in my driveway
#6feetaway
with my twig sniping🏒 peanut butter cups into yer loot bags😉
I'm eating at a food court & kid after kid in grade 8 field trip asking the 2 guys beside me 4 selfies. These guys were so amazing with them. Turns out its
@ChadWithaJ
& Guy H So friendly to the kids asking questions posing 4 pics. What great role models.
#youtubers
#Igotselfie2
Please take a look at this
@MacLeodLisa
@fordnation
much appreciated 4 the kids
#mentalwellness
on June 14th👇safely open at least 1 to 10 ratios in arenas. Hockey/Sledge/Ringette/Skate programs. A long sad winter & 4 more months after 15 its needed 4 so many kids
@OttawaHealth
I respect the re-opening plan on June 14th essential retail can open at 25% & non essential at 15% this is great. Let's get Hockey/Ringette at similar ratios on ice why the wait till August for the children & youth who need this desperately 4
#mentalwellness
who is advocating?
Devastated to hear of the passing of former NHLer Chris Simon at just 52 years old, gone way too young. Thinking of his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time
RIP Chris. Gone but never forgotten
It's time for a brand new segment of
#MeetTheRaiders
... our fantastic staff of coaches & volunteers, beginning with head coach
@JerrettDefazio
!
Jerrett has been the head coach of our Jr. A team for the last two seasons, leading us to our best record since 16-17!
#RaiderPride
Back and forth Hockey game tonight
@RaidersU18AAA
@NavanGradsAAA
but no one wants to see anyone get hurt. We are all part of the same Hockey family. Thoughts are with Nathan Villeneuve one heck of a player on a speedy recovery from being injured.
@HEOU18AAA
You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! "Rocky Balboa"
@PLK_Midget_AAA
@HEOMidgetAAA
#proudCoach
We battled hard for the full 60 minutes and finished with an 8-3 win over the Alliance representative Huron-Perth Lakers in our
@OHFHockey
Central Regional Championship debut.
We are feeding off all the support from back home in Ottawa!!🔥
#Road2Telus
#RaiderPride
@HEOU18AAA
I love
#Hockey
but my advocacy is 4 it as a vehicle 4
#mentalwellness
for r children. Let them skate with puck & stick asap inside boards. No games ok. Shoot the puck pass it around laugh, live. No fines. No diff than skating side by side.
@ottawacity
@OttawaHealth
@OttawaBylaw
With
@RACentreOttawa
rink closing but the centre looking for revenue if I'm a minor Hockey association
@HEOhockey
I'm doing a cost analysis of leasing building vs ice payout to city. Could you imagine exclusive use every night & weekends plus day rentals to offset rent
#outofbox
Wow what a home opener 3-3 with a minute 2 go & 73's score. Former player I coached cones back 2 haunt us damn u Ty lol. What resonates though is 2 teams going hard back & forth playing puck in a great league
@TheCCHL
we r proud of our boys. Battled hard.
#newlook
@Nepeanraiders
#GameDay
also
#Haircutday
also a community safety announcement wear your seatbelt.
#lol
In all seriousness it's actually been a long time many many months from last coaching game I'm pretty excited and I can imagine the players are pumped.
#LetsGo
@RaidersU18AAA
@HEOU18AAA
At arena & overheard parent complaining about the Coach last
#COVID19
season 20-21(minor stuff) wow you're lucky someone volunteered 4 your child. I think back now myself I had not received any vaccines all season till so called season was over in April.
#loveofthegame
#ungrate