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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.
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The Raiders are pleased to announce Brad Smyth as Head Coach for 2024-2025. Brad is very well known in Ottawa and in the hockey world more broadly. With a professional career spanning twenty years, including 5 in the NHL, Brad brings a wealth of experience to this role.
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The Nepean Raiders are pleased to announce the hiring of Phil Bergeron as our new Jr. A Head Coach for the 2020-21 season. Visit our website for the official statement. Welcome to
#RaidersNation
Phil!
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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.
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Effective immediately, the Nepean Raiders have hired Ian Henderson as GM to work with Randy Watt V.P. to move our Jr A program forward. “Ian & I have worked well together. His personality and culture mirrors our core values. With both our efforts we will move the club forward”
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The Nepean Raiders are proud to select Henry Mews with our 1st selection in the 2021 CCHL Bantam Protect Draft. Henry joins the Raiders from the Myers AAA program. Join us in welcoming Henry to
#RaidersNation
!
#CCHL
#development
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Very happy and pleased to announce that our captain, D
@Corey_Tam13
has committed to
@GoldenEaglesHky
at SUNY Brockport! Congrats Corey!
#RNPride
#CCHL
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We are very pleased to announce the signing of
@m_shanks57
from the powerful Northwood program
@NWS_hockey
matt will bring a strong 2 way game to our team next year. Welcome Matt
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SIGNING: From one N to another. The Nepean Raiders are pleased to announce the signing of Matt Shanklin from Cleveland, Ohio. Matt has spent the past 2 years at Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York. Welcome to the Raiders Matt!
#raidersnation
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We welcome Brett Costello to the Raiders organization. Brett will serve as D coach for the jr team. He brings playing experience in
@TheCCHL
and NCAA hockey. Recently Brett served as an assistant with the Athens Aeros. Welcome abourd Brett
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Word is out ! Congrats to Mr Orban on his
@NCAAIceHockey
commitment to
@RMUMHockey
. We are very proud !
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update on Alum Cptn PJ Heger. After his snow mobile accident. PJ is driving again, plays in a w/chair lacrosse league. PJ starts college at Michigan State for a packaging engineer. His recovery is amazing. PJ we are all behind you and send you our love.
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In support of Randy as he begins his battle with ALS, please consider donating to
@ALSCanada
.
We are united behind YOU,
@jracoach
.
You are our GM, our leader, and our heartbeat.
We will be there for you every step of the way.
#RaiderPride
@TheCCHL
Im ready for whatever ALS will throw at me. I will be posting about my journey ahead in hope that I can help grow ALS awareness.
@bsw5020
thank you for your lead and courage in our fight against ALS.
Pls follow
@iamalsorg
.
Follow
@ALSCanada
. If you can please donate.
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We are proud to announce that 05' D Seamus Lockhart, who played last year for the
@CPCTier2
, has signed with us for the 2023/24 season.
A native of Kanata, ON, he is a 2-way smooth skating defenseman that plays with a lot of poise & physicality.
Welcome to Nepean, Seamus!⚡️
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We are pleased to announce that Jeff Roberts
@jrobert57
has accepted the position as head coach of our U18 AAA team. Welcome aboard Jeff
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The Nepean Raiders are pleased to announce the hiring of Takeshi Yamanaka as Assistant Coach for the 2020-21 season. Takeshi spent last season with the Kanata Lasers coaching staff. Takeshi is a former Olympic defenseman with the Japanese National Team. Welcome to
#RaidersNation
!
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Last night, we are so proud that four players from our organization (L-R, Josh Reid, Harry Nansi, Josh Caesar, Shane Moodie) and other
@NepeanHockey
players were invited to an exclusive premiere of a new hockey documentary titled “Black Ice” at the
@CanadasNAC
in downtown Ottawa.
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We are pleased to announce that
@jrobert57
has accepted the position as head coach of our jr a team. Jeff will serve a dual rope also as our Midget AAA coach. Jeff’s resume is impressive and will be well supported by
@BamBam2091
welcome aboard coach
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Introducing the 2023/24 Nepean Raiders Coaching Staff!
Get to know our coaching staff with a quick bio here:
#RaiderPride
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1/2 The Nepean Raiders are excited to announce former Coach,AGM of the Winchester Hawks Bob Gould has joined the Nepean Raiders. Bob brings years of experience in Coaching, Scouting and player development to the team. He will be the Defensive coach.
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We are proud to announce that ‘03 G Brady McEwan, from the EOJHL champion
@PerthBlueWings
, has signed with us for the 2023/24 season!
The Perth native & reigning Playoff MVP plays with a ton of confidence and poise.
Welcome to Nepean, Brady!
#raiderpride
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The Raiders would like to welcome Josh Primeau to the organization! Josh will take on the role as Lead Broadcaster beginning in the fall. He brings a strong resume include time with the Raiders as a student with CKDJ. Josh will be on the call for all home games live on HockeyTV.
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The Raiders would like to welcome Hunter Racine to the 2021/22 Jr.A coaching staff. Hunter had been coaching previously with the Raiders U18 team and will continue his role with the U18 staff. Hunter joined Nepean's staff after a successful 4 year career at Colgate University.
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Honoured and proud to be wearing our
@difdroyal
purple jerseys for tonight's game against the
@navangrads
!💜🙏🏽
DIFD is a youth-driven movement that creates an open dialogue about youth mental health.
For more information:
@THECCHL
@corriganktj
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The Nepean Raiders are pleased to announce that Taurean White and his family are returning home and Taurean will join the Raiders as full time Head Coach May 1st
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Our 2024 Mother’s Trip has begun!
First stop, the moms are enjoying a meal at Karras’ Place, supporting an authentic Greek restaurant in Renfrew.
Next, Ma-Te Way Arena for some lineup announcements & a 7:30 puck drop against the dynamic
@RenfrewWolves
#RaiderPride
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@darcyfindlay6
has accepted a coaching job in the OHL with Flint Michigan. We wish him the best. We were part of his coaching development.
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The Nepean Raiders family is proud to announce that in partnership with
@TheCCHL
and through the generosity of the Ottawa hockey community, we were able to raise $3,115 in support of our GM Randy Watt’s fight against ALS.
#RaiderPride
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The Nepean Raiders are pleased to announce the hiring of Josh Horner as Assistant Coach for the 2020-21 season. Josh spent the last 2 seasons in the CCHL with the Kanata Lasers staff. The Shawville native played 2 years of Jr. A in the NOJHL. Welcome to
#RaidersNation
Josh!
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We are proud to announce ‘07 D John Lumsden has signed with us for 2023/24!
The
@Ottawa67sHockey
pick is a young, mobile defenceman who will be a key addition to the Raiders defence corps.
Welcome to Nepean, John!
#RaiderPride
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The Nepean Raiders are pleased to announce that Lino Dixon has been named the General Manager for the 2024-2025 season. A native of Manotick, Lino comes to Nepean with extensive experience in Major Junior, Tier II, and Academy hockey. Welcome to Nepean, Lino!
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It’s go time. Everything is ready. The season is finally here. Steve Yzerman Arena. Puck drop 7:30. In person or watching on
@MyHockeyTV
come cheer us on.
#raiderpride
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Co-captain, Mr. Nepean himself,
@Corey_Tam13
will play in his 200th
#CCHL
game this afternoon. All with the Raiders! Congrats Corey!
#RN
👴
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Introducing your 2023-24 Nepean Raiders leadership group!
C - Josh Reid '03
A -
@Owenhardy97
'03
A -
@CurtissSturgeon
'04
A - (Unassigned)
#RaiderPride
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We are proud to announce that 05’ D Marty Magaletta is our 1st official signing for the upcoming 2023/24 season.
A native of Clifton Park, NY, he is a smooth-skating defenseman that played for
@AAPuck
last season, excelling at both ends of the ice.
Welcome,
@martymagaletta_
!⚡️
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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:
[1/4]
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In late 2022, our GM & friend Randy Watt was diagnosed with ALS.
Through his positivity & courage, Randy is now fundraising money for and participating in the "Stick it to ALS" walk this weekend in Ottawa.
Visit the link below to support!⬇️
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Always a difficult decision cancelling a game especially since blue sky and sun appeared, but with freezing rain during the night and morning, some players have a longer track than local players I decided player and team safety was more important and my first priority.
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@AGreener1988
has finished his last treatment for his Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Andrew is a key member of our organization and we know his battle will be one he will win. Andrew you have the love and support of everyone in
#RaiderNation
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We welcome 2022 Champion U18 Assitant captain
@LukaBenoit
to the Jr A club. After a successful season Luka was offered a spot and accepted. Bright future ahead for Luka and Nepean Jr A
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NEWS: We have hired Greg Sharpe as an assistant coach and skills development consultant for the 2024/25 season!
Read more about his hiring here:
🔗:
Welcome to Nepean, Greg!
#RaiderPride
#SailTogether
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The
#Raiders
are pleased to announce that
@stanstead1872
student and Stittsville native, Todd Northgrave, has committed to the Nepean Raiders for the 2020/21 season. Welcome to
#RaidersNation
Todd!
#Committed
#JrA
#CCHL
#StansteadCollege
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Looking back on a successful weekend of Raiders hockey, here's who landed themselves at the top of the leaderboard!
#RaiderPride
🔥🔥
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A big welcome to two newest raiders. Brett Tierney and Janick Lacroix. Both were acquired in a trade with Hawkesbury.
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We welcome 2022 U18 Champion, league MVP and leading scorer Luke Posthumus to the Jr A club. Luke was one of many key members making their season successful. Luke was offered a spot and accepted. Bright future ahead for Luke and Nepean Jr A
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We are so pleased for Luke. We are glad we have been part of his development. He is going to a great academic/ hockey organization.
#brightfuture
I’m extremely proud and honoured to announce my commitment to play NCAA Division 1 hockey at Northeastern University. Thanks to my family, friends and coaches that have helped me along the way. Excited to see where this takes me!
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We are proud to announce that ‘05 F Nolan DeFazio has signed with us for 2023/24!
Nolan thrives on the forecheck by using his speed and strength to overwhelm opposing defencemen.
Welcome to Nepean, Nolan!
#RaiderPride
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The Nepean Raiders are proud to select Cole Beaudoin with our 2nd selection in the 2021 CCHL Bantam Protect Draft. Cole also joins the Raiders from the Myers AAA program. Join us in welcoming Cole to
#RaidersNation
!
#CCHL
#development
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Congratulations to liam Souliere and tyler Orban for being invited to the cchl jr club evaluation camp for the world jr tournament in Sochi Russia in August. Good luck lads
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The Raiders will soon be ready to have our skill sessions conforming with Hockey Canada, HEO and the City of Ottawa's guidelines. We are awaiting ice confirmations from local arenas. Current Jr, U18 and drafted players, please check for an email this weekend with more details.
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And here’s how it looked winning the 2021-2022 HEO U18AAA championships. Next stop, Telus Regionals.
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Here are
@RaidersU18AAA
players Quinn Beauchense and Harry Nansi together on day 1 of team building as members of
@GoTeamOntario
.
Love the smiles boys!😃
@HEOU18AAA
@HEOhockey
@2023CanadaGames
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We are pleased to announce that Nathan Hisko has been named Nepean’s Asst. General Manager for 2024-25. A native of the Ottawa Valley, Nathan joins Nepean with extensive hockey experience as a player, coach, referee, and scout for Neutral Zone and the OHL’s Sarnia Sting.
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We’re back!!! Raiders players going through some skills, some conditioning, some battling and tons of fun. Great to see the lads smiling.
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And another committment… We’re excited that Assistant Captain of the championship U18 AAA team, defence man of the year
@raidersnick9
was offered and has accepted a spot with the Jr A club for next season. Welcome Nick. Today the Jr A Club continues to get better.
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The Nepean Raiders are extremely excited to welcome 2003 Goaltender Gage Stewart in a recent trade from the
@HamiltonkiltyBs
of the GOJHL. Gage is from Thunder Bay, Ont. Welcome aboard the ship Gage.
#RaiderPride
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🚨Trade Alert🚨
The
#Raiders
have acquired Jack Parker ('03), Rylan Iwachniuk ('02), and a PDF from the
#Colts
in exchange for Tyson Tomasini ('02).
We would like to welcome Jack & Ryan to Nepean and wish Tyson all the best in Cornwall.
#RaidersNation
#CCHL
#TradeAlert
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2/2 Lou will never be replaced but this organization will remember him fondly and will always conduct ourselves in the manner which Lou held himself to. RIP my friend. We will meet again
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Congratulations to our graduating Assistant Captain Harris Hilfiker (
@harrishilf47
), on his commitment to play at
@NorwichCadets
for the 2023/24 season.
Norwich is getting a talented hockey player that is high-character, intelligent, and a born leader.
@TheCCHL
#RaiderPride
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COMMITMENT ALERT! The Raiders would like to welcome Coleman Bennett to the organization. The London, Ontario native spent the previous 2 seasons with Ridley College before committing to Nepean. Welcome to
#RaidersNation
Coleman!
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Congratulations to former Raider & reigning
@TheCCHL
Rookie of the Year Luke Posthumus who scored his first
@USHL
goal last night for the
@TriCityStorm
.
Luke also added an assist in the Storm’s 4-3 win, bringing his totals to 1G, 1A in 4 GP!🔥
#RaiderPride
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🚨🚨GOALIE GOAL!!!!!!!!!🚨🚨
WE HAVE A GOALIE GOAL!!!!!!
BRADY MCEWAN FROM BEHIND HIS GOAL LINE!!! PUTS THIS GAME OUT OF REACH!!!!!!
🔴: 5
🔵🟡: 3
#RaiderPride
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Excited about our draft selection today at the 2019
@TheCCHL
draft. Bright future for these young men. The hard work starts now. It’s always a fun night to see the excitement in the players eyes when drafted.
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AND THAT WILL DO IT! IT'S A 37-SAVE SHUTOUT FOR BRADY MCEWAN, THE FIRST OF HIS
@THECCHL
CAREER!
The overage goalie was an absolute brick wall in the net tonight, and he deserved every save of this shutout.
Congratulations, Brady!
#RaiderPride
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The entire Raiders organization would like to extend condolences to Brian's family and friends. Brian always provided phenomenal goal calls and brought his infectious energy to the rink each night. Rest easy Brian.
#RIPBrian
#RaidersNationForever
#RIPBrianFraser
A photo of Brian Fraser I took several years ago calling a
@Nepeanraiders
game at the Steve Yzerman Area (
#Nepean
Sportsplex). The photo was published on the front page of the Manotick Messenger.
#ottnews
#ottcity
#TheMorningRush
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Before yesterday’s game, our out-of-town players presented their billet families with a beautiful gift basket filled with goodies from the Ottawa region.
These amazing families help play a crucial part in developing well-rounded young men on and off the ice.
#RaiderPride
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The Raiders organization would like to wish good luck to two of our
@RaidersU18AAA
players, 07' D Quinn Beauchesne and 07 F' Harry Nansi, as they depart to represent Team Ontario in the U16 division at the
@2023CanadaGames
.
#RaiderPride
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We are proud to announce that ‘06 F Carson McGurn has signed with us for 2023/24!
The 2022
@ohlrangers
draft pick was dominant at the U18 level last season with 64 points, and he brings a dynamic blend of power and skill. We are very happy to have him in Nepean!
#RaiderPride
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Well this says it all. Congrats To Jerrett, Stephen, staff and most importantly amazing group of young men.
#raidernationproud
#raidersnextwave
#raiderswedevelop
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Our deepest and most saddened condolences to the
@HumboldtBroncos
organization
@theSJHL
and most mportantly to the families of those who lost their lives in that crash. Our thoughts and prayers are with all.
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Next up on Staff
#MeetTheRaiders
, it's associate coach
@Kreynolds19_
!
In his 3rd year in the org, Keenan has been a fantastic addition to the Jr. A bench. He brings youth, energy, and confidence to our team, and we're so excited to have him!
#RaiderPride
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We would like to wish
@LukaBenoit
the best of luck in his new journey with the
@SJSeaDogs
.
He was not only a big part of the
@RaidersU18AAA
's historic
@HEOU18AAA
league championship run last season but was also a beloved teammate in our locker room this year.
Thank you, Luka!
The Sea Dogs have announced the signings of two players from the CCHL, defenseman Joseph Ianniello and right wing Luka Benoit.
Welcome Joseph and Luka!
Read more:
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We are proud to announce that
@Kreynolds19_
is joining the Jr. A staff as an assistant coach.
Keenan is currently the Forwards coach of the
@RaidersU18AAA
& was a member of the coaching staff that helped lead the team to their 2021/22
@HEOU18AAA
title!
Welcome to the Raiders!🔥
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We r excited to announce that Raiders alumni Shawn Fensel
@fenny_3
will be joining our coaching staff. Shawn had a succeaaful career with Nepean, then moved on to Div 1
@SLUsaints
, we look forward to Shawn passsing on his knowledge to our current Raiders. Welcome aboard Shawn
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The DIFD table is all set up outside Steve Yzerman Arena! Come on by and pick up some merch to support an amazing local organization!
Our coaching staff is already all decked out for the occasion! 💜
💜
#DoItForDaron
💜
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Evan Boucher led the 2019-2020 Nepean Raiders in goals last season! Quick hands and an even better shot! Enjoy!
#RaidersNation
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Congratulations to
@jerrettdefazio
earning coach of the year award for
@HEOU18AAA
We knew he was coach of the year when we brought him in to develop. Now everyone knows.
#brightfuture
#raiderswedevelop
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@Mfrappier31
has signed with
@Sudbury_Wolves
. 1st goalie selected by Sudbury in 2017 Best of luck Marshall. Glad we were part of the journey
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Your 2019-2020 Nepean Raiders. We hope everyone is staying safe and being responsible during these difficult times. We all hope to be back in the rinks soon!
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Congratulations to associate coach Keenan Reynolds (
@Kreynolds19_
) on being named as one of the Team Ontario coaches for the
@HEOhockey
Cross Border Challenge!
Keenan is the assistant coach for U15 Ontario Blue. Best of luck, K Rock!
#RaiderPride
Hockey Eastern Ontario is pleased to announce the Ontario coaches that have been selected to take part in the upcoming Cross Border Challenge!
Coaching Staffs ➡
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We wish everyone a wonderful gift of love and family time this Christmas and Holiday season. The one constant in life are the ones who love you. It’s a special feeling. Merry Christmas to all.
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Great battling by this young hockey team.
#nogiveup
#allheart
. Beau Binnie scores OT winner.
#oneproudgm
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After Day 1 of camp, here are the official points leaders thru 2 GP:
T1 - 07' F Max Shewfelt (3G, 2A)
T1 - 04' F Nic Papineau (2G, 3A)
T3 - 04' F Curtiss Sturgeon (2G, 1A)
T3 - 04' F Brandon Reinisch (1G, 2A)
T3 - 05' D Jonah Henderson (3A)
More to come today..🔥
#RaiderPride
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TRADE: We have acquired 2007-born defenceman Jake Begin from the
@CPCanadians
in exchange for the rights to Tristan Caldwell.
Begin currently plays for the
@myers_aaa
U18, and will be a key addition for the future!
Welcome to Nepean, Jake!
#RaiderPride
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We are proud to announce that ‘05 D Jonah Henderson has signed with us for 2023/24!
The powerful, poised defender averaged over 26 minutes per game for the
@BombersJrB
, and he led all defencemen in scoring at this weekend’s training camp.
Welcome to Nepean, Jonah!
#RaiderPride
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Ready for an exciting weekend of hockey? The 2023 Nepean Raiders training camp is almost here!
Open to the public, three days of intersquad action featuring an All-Star Sunday at the Walter Baker Sports Complex kicks off tomorrow at 5pm!
#RaiderPride
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We are excited to share that Captain of the championship U18 AAA team,
@jackmatss
has been offered a spot on the Jr A club for next season and he has accepted. Welcome Jack. Today the Jr A Club got a lot better.
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Rounding out our week of goalies on
#MeetTheRaiders
, it's Brady McEwan!
Our overager from Perth, ON has been rock-solid in the Raiders goal this season, posting 13 wins, 2 shutouts, a .913sv%, and two points - a goal and an assist!
#RaiderPride
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We are pleased to announce that Matt young
@coachyoung31
will be joining our coaching staff for the upcoming season. Matt has helped us out in our evaluation camps the past couple of years. A cookie coach at CGD he brings energy and a sound goalie coaching. Welcome aboard Matt
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