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Where are they now? – Brandon Benedict
Moose Tracks Interviews Brandon Benedict
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Jun 10, 2014 – 11:49 GMT
Written By: MacIntosh, Scott original post at http://www.halifaxmooseheads.ca/article/brandon-benedict
His love of the game was evident each and every time he hit the ice as a member of the Halifax Mooseheads. A relentless digger in the corners, he paired that hard working mentality along with his offensive talents that have him sitting atop the franchise leaderboard in points (303), goals (119) and assists (184).
Brandon Benedict did everything his coach asked of him, and then some. The Avondale, Nova Scotia native was drafted by the Mooseheads in the 2nd round of the 1998 QMJHL Draft, and played his entire five year junior career in Halifax.
He later enjoyed a successful university career with the Acadia Axemen.
At age 32, Benedict is still playing competitive hockey in the EIHL, in fact heβs preparing for his fourth season with the Nottingham Panthers which begins in August. He said he initially moved across the pond to Belfast to play while taking his MBA.
Speaking from his childhood home in Hants County, Benedict says heβs home for a visit with his wife Kirsty and their newest addition to the family, four-month-old son Austin.
βWe live in England basically from August until May, and then we split our time between Kirstyβs hometown just outside of Belfast, Ireland and Nova Scotia,” he said.
Benedict says even though soccer will always be #1 in the United Kingdom, it’s been a great place to play hockey.Read more »
Axemen hockey grad Chris Owens looks to take the next step
John Browne Published on June 03, 2014
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Calling Chris Owens βone of the smartest and most dynamic players that’s been at Acadia in the last 25 years,β Axemen coach Darren Burns said the Newfoundlander rates up there with the best players ever at the university.
Burns says he believes Owens can take his game to the next level.Β Acadia grad Owens hopes heβs right.
βHeβs been one of the top defenceman in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) the past four years,β said Burns. βHe has been an extremely pivotal player in the programs success especially this past season.β
Burns said he felt Owens took his game to a new level this season and he can go further in his hockey career.
βI feel he can definitely make the jump to the AHL next year, but it will take a lot of work,β the coach said. βThe bottom line is when a player dominates at a level I feel he deserves a shot at the next level. That’s where Chris is at in his career.β Read more »
Former Axemen Kris MacDonald new assistant coach with Acadie-Bathurst
MacDonald new Assistant Coach
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Jun 02, 2014 – 22:00 GMT
Written By: Albert, France of en.letitan.com
The QMJHL’s Acadie-Bathurst Titan have nominated Kris MacDonald as assistant coach for the 2014-2015 season. MacDonald, from Prince Edward Island, will replace Kevin Desrochers behind the bench.
Kris is a former Titan player from the 2005-2006 season. Β He played with the University of Acadia from 2007-2010 and completed his university career with UPEI in 2010-11. He was coaching at the Midget AAA level in Saskatchewan at the Notre-Dame College and is happy and ready to make the jump to the QuΓ©bec Major Junior Hockey League.
Former Axemen Captain McFarland named Kingston Frontenacs Head Coach
Kingston Frontenacs tap Paul McFarland to be OHLβs youngest head coach
McFarland was Oshawa’s assistant coach for 2 seasons (Terry Wilson, OHL Images)
The Kingston Frontenacs believed they underachieved this season. Their rivals down Highway 401 in Oshawa overachieved, so there’s a clear rationale for taking from the competition.
Say whatever you want about what has to go on behind the scenes before an OHL team turns to someone still on the good side of 30 years old to fill a key job. Entrusting Kyle Dubas, who was only 25 on his start date, as its general manager has worked out wonderfully for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, who recently won their division for the first time in six seasons. Now it appears Frontenacs GM Doug Gilmour, coming off a stomach-punch playoff loss where a 3-0 series lead evaporated, is turning to 28-year-old Paul McFarland as the club’s head coach.
View Paul McFarland's Kingston Frontenacs welcome interview here: http://www.station14.ca/video.html?id=497Read more »
Axemen Alumni Laberge wins France Division 1 Championship
Laberge a Champion with the Lyon Lions
Former Acadia Axemen Jonathan Laberge captured the France Division 1 Championship this year with the Lyon Lions. This was Jonathan’s first year with the Lions, after spending 5 seasons with the Acadia Axemen last season.
Laberge turned in a strong regular season with 26 points in his clubs 11 games and a team leading (+/-) of +19.
Heelis nominated for CIS Male Athlete of the Year
The 22nd Annual BLG Awards: CIS athlete of the year nominees announced
(HALIFAX, N.S.) β Canadian Interuniversity Sport and national law firm Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) announced Tuesday the eight finalists for the 22nd Annual BLG Awards.Β Acadia men’s hockey player Liam Heelis is the AUS’s male nominee for male athlete from universities affiliated with CIS.
The BLG Awards were established in 1993 to recognize the top female and male athletes from universities affiliated with CIS.On Monday, April 28, the eight national nominees will be honoured at the EPCOR Centreβs Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary. One female and one male winner will receive a $10,000 post-graduate scholarship, while all finalists will return home with a commemorative gold ring.
The 2014 awards show will premiere nationally on Sportsnet 360 on Thursday, May 15, at 9 p.m. EDT. A replay is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, at 1 p.m. EDT, also on Sportsnet 360.
The BLG Awards are based on athletic accomplishments, outstanding sportsmanship and leadership. Each of the 54 CIS schools selects one female and one male athlete of the year. From these nominees, one female and one male athlete are chosen within each of the four regional associations: Atlantic University Sport (AUS), RΓ©seau du sport Γ©tudiant du QuΓ©bec (RSEQ), Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and Canada West Universities Athletic Association (CWUAA). To be eligible, a student-athlete must have competed in a CIS sport for a minimum of two years and cannot be a previous recipient of a BLG Award.
Acadia Athletics’ Fred G. Kelly Awards Night
Heelis adds to his hardware for the year; Gibbons awarded the Kevin Powell Memorial Award
The AUS Champion Acadia Axemen hockey team wrapped up the 2013-14 season with the announcement of their team awards at the Annual Fred G. Kelly Awards Night hosted by the Department of Athletics.
The award for Rookie of the Year for the 2013-14 season went to co-winners Geoff Schemitsch and Michael Clarke.
A standout first year defenseman, Geoff Schemitsch played a big role on the teamβs back end. Good offensively and responsible defensively, Geoff is a smooth skating defenseman and aΒ player to watch for years to come. This season Geoff was named to the AUS All-Rookie team.
Michael Clarke flew under the radar the entire season. Scoring nine of his 12 regular season goals in the second half of the season, Clarke was one of the Axemenβs top goal scorers. A strong and physical player, Michael shoots the puck like a pro and plays a complete two way game. With great hands, Michael has the ability to take control of a hockey game.
Second year centerman Travis Randell was named the Most Improved Player of the Year. A great leader that can play in all situations, Travis is a centerman that has the ability to produce and play a sound defensive game. While Travis had three goals in the regular season β all three in the second half of the season, he also scored three important goals in eight playoff games including two eventual game winning goals.Read more »
2014 AUS Champion Acadia Axemen Graduating Playerβs Banquet
2014 AUS Champion Acadia Axemen Graduating Playerβs Banquet
Monday April 7th at the Wolfville Lionβs Hall
Doors open at 5:15pm with Dinner beginning at 5:45pm
Cost: $20.00
Dinner: Ribs, Potatoes, Vegetables, Desert with Tea or Coffee
Come celebrate this yearβs graduating Axemen; Evan Mosher, Cullen Morin, Leo Jenner, Chris Owens, KC Brown, Joe Gaynor and Dustin Ekelman
Please email Mike Chiasson at mike.chiasson@acadiau.ca to reserve your tickets for this yearβs event.
Axemen fall 3-2 to Saskatchewan, Ousted from Tournament
Final Curtain Falls On Acadia’s Hockey Season
The Acadia Axemen needed to win their next game at the CIS National Championships to have a chance to move on to the championship game.Β The Axemen unexpectedly lost their opener, a 4-2 loss to the Windsor Lancers.Β A lack of team discipline helped in that loss, as the Lancers converted twice on the power play.
Their fate no longer in their own hands, the Axemen got set to face the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Friday night.Β The hometown Huskies hadn’t played in a few weeks, and were raring to go.Β The Axemen needed a win to give themselves a chance…an Acadia win by three goals and a Lancers loss on Saturday would put the Axemen in good shape to reach the championship final.
The win never materialized.Β The Huskies stole the game in the last five minutes, scoring the winner at the 17:58 mark of the third, en route to a 3-2 win.Β The loss effectively ended the Axemen season.
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