Meet The Oakville Masters Lacrosse Team

This weekend (Aug. 24,25,26) it is time for The Ontario Masters Lacrosse Championships to be held in a perennial lacrosse hotbed, Brampton. We play tournaments all summer leading up to this....it should be a lot of fun, and some great Masters Lacrosse.
There are 2 divisions, Junior Masters 35 and under, and Senior Masters 35 +
I play for the Oakville Senior Masters and I would like you to meet our team.
We have 2 solid goaltenders.

Brad Sanderson

 I have played lacrosse with Brad off and on.....forever.....we began in the now famous Meadowwood Road Backyard lacrosse league, tennis balls, hockey nets......and hours of fun. Solid Twiner.

Carl Krebss

 Carl is a legend in lacrosse and is playing his last tournament in lacrosse. He is retiring. A tough decision, and we would like to see him go out strong. Congrats Carl.

Now for the rest of the team.

Styx Walker

.....not sure, but as far as I know Styx has played lacrosse, been a part of lacrosse, coaching etc., for about 400 years (give or take) - a solid defender, excellent team player.
 (**special mention "Thanks Phyllis")

Bobby Simpson

 Bob might be one of the best "all round" athletes on the team....other sports....baseball, touch football, runner.....great team player.....solid defender  (has lots of stories)

Andrew Maechtel

 - acquired in mid season trade for a roll of tape and a dirty lacrosse ball. At this point, I think we won that trade. A nice addition to the team.

Ed Corbett

A defensive specialist....uncanny ability to pick off passes, always in the right position.....and if you talk nice to him, will bury the ball too.

Brad Hozak

A formidable force coming through the lane.....give him the ball and he will put it away.

(does a great Bob Simpson and Krebssy impersonation)

Jamie Sinclair

 Jamie is a complete player, speed, hustle - great team player. first up the floor....and the first back....can really stretch out the floor.

Brad Wales

             great finish around the net , great play maker  -  we call him the "silent one" (right Brad?)
                                                                    


Scott Aird

                         (Stongheart) - secret weapon - leftie.......other nickname Scott "grant jr."

Keith Kennedy

                                      speedy - energetic, never say die attitude - hustle player

Warren Dimarco

                                         Finish guy - great move around the net - play maker

Dave Johnston

             (DJ) - lengend of the game - face off specialist - I heard he can still out run his boys.
                                                       (at least that is what he told me)


Cort Sanderson

                                Cort is our leader....scores big goals.......should have been a politician.

Mike McMillan

                                         Your humble blogger, and proud to know these guys.

We do have our work cut out for us this weekend. Here are the rankings.
1.     Brampton
2.     Six Nations
3.     Owen Sound
4.     Huntsville
5.     Halton Hills
6.     Durham
7.     Beaches
8.     Rez Dogz
9.     London
10. Niagara
11. Oakville
12. Peterborough

I highlighted our team for effect.....and I am going out on a limb here with a bold prediction......we will move up in the rankings when all is said and done. The Oakville Masters team has them right where we want the, and the Dark Horse is alive and well.

We play The Beach on Friday night at 7pm, Durham at noon on Saturday and also at 6pm vs Owen Sound. All very good Masters lacrosse teams.
I will send out game updates throughout the weekend.
For tournament updates we thank Bud Azzopardi from Ontario Masters Lacrosse.
also follow the tourney through Bud's facebook  or Twitter. 

Good luck to all.
Mike.