Nanaimo Lacrosse Fun DayApril 19, 2008 EXHIBITION GAME INFORMATION- To all Junior 'A' players; the Junior Timbermen will be meeting at the NIC at 4:30 PM. We will be leaving for our exhibition game at 5:00 PM, the bus will be loaded and leaving the NIC Arena at 5:00 PM sharp to travel to the Duncan arena. To all Timbermen players driving from Victoria, please meet at the Cowichan Community Centre (Duncan Arena) by 6:00 PM. The exhibition game will continue as scheduled. Check back to this website each hour for more information. Exhibition Game / Nanaimo Lacrosse Fun DayApril 14, 2008 After the on-floor festivities, the focus will move out to the ground surrounding the NIC as a concession (BBQ) lunch and numerous fun events will commence. The kids in attendance will enjoy games such as 'The Bean Bag - Tic Tac Toe', 'Wheel of Fortune', 'Bowling', 'Golf', 'Basketball Shoot', 'Fastest Shot Competition (Radar Gun)', 'Jr. Timbermen Shoot-Out' (Shooting on a Jr. Goalie), and the ever popular 'Dunk Tank'. Come on out to dunk your favorite Timbermen family member. Persons to be dunked will be posted at the event. The events will conclude at 2:30pm. Later this same evening, the Jr. Timbermen head south to the Duncan Arena to play their only exhibition game of the preseason versus the Victoria Jr. Shamrocks. The Shamrocks are coming off a preseason victory over the Surrey Stickmen and this game will prove to be a good test to see where your Jr. A Timbermen stand as the 2008 Jr. lacrosse season prepares to open. For more information, go to Reaction Sports or check back to the Jr. Timbermen website (www.jrtimbermen.com) for more news. Trade AnnouncementApril 7, 2008 The elder of the two Wray's, Tom is a 21 year old, 6' 7", 220 lb. wall of a goaltender. Coming into his final season of Jr. eligibility, Tom will be taking the starting goalie position for the defending BC Champion Lakers; a position left vacant with the graduation of Adam Meakes and with Angus Goodleaf not returning to the 'Bog'. Tom dressed in all 21 regular season games in the 2007 season making 631 saves on 761 shots in 888 minutes played; boasting an 8.78 GAA and an 82.92 save percentage. The Timbermen have come along way in their 3 years of existance and Tom Wray was a big part of the last 2 seasons. With 4 quality goaltenders in training camp this season, there isn't room for that many goaltenders. The Nanaimo Jr. 'A' Timbermen felt that being a final year goaltender, Tom would and deserves more playing time than could be had. Although Tom is now an opponent, the Timbermen wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours. Tom is a fine young man and he has been a pleasure to have within the organization; the Burnaby Lakers are quite thrilled to have been able to acquire a goalie such as Tom. Check back to the Jr. Timbermen website (www.jrtimbermen.com) for more news and upcoming signings. Training Camp - Day 1April 2, 2008 Notables such as Jon Diplock, Ryan Dietterle, James Lawson (Lindenwood University); Curt Brown, Dean Stewart, Russell Thomas (Simon Fraser University); and Brent Curry (family engagement) were not in attendance due to noted commitments. Billets Required for April 2008March 9, 2008 Remuneration of $400.00 per month as well as season passes are available to anyone willing to help out in this manner. Training camp begins April 1st and accomodations are quickly needed. Timbermen Offer More to the WorldMarch 7, 2008 For a full schedule, click this link http://www.2008worldlax.com/pdfs/Schedule.pdf Note: Morgan Mitchell now joins Timbermen prospect Steve Higgs in the tournament. Cedar Fun Fair; Huge Success!March 1, 2008 Goaltender, Tom Wray received approximately 4 hours of shots! Other members of the team participating were Nick Agius, Kyle Noble, Colton Clark, Ryan Forslund, Morgan Mitchell, Matt Maughan, Kevin Lohr and Brent Curry. If you have a community event that you wish to have a member or members of the Jr. A Timbermen attend, please feel free to contact Tyson Leies (tyson@jrtimbermen.com) or Forbes Mitchell (forbes@jrtimbermen.com). Join the Jr. Timbermen TeamFebruary 23, 2008 Please go to the Recruitment page to view positions that require filling prior to the seasons start. New Vision for the Future.February 10, 2008 With members of the media present (A Channel, Nanaimo Bulletin, and the Nanaimo Daily News), and distinguished guests from Nanaimo lacrosse; including Earl Nicholson - G.M. Sr. A Timbermen, Bruce Clark - G.M. Intermediate A Timbermen, Gord Cawthorne - President of Nanaimo District Lacrosse Association, Farren Ferguson and Don Ashbee - Member of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame), the Jr. A Timbermen unveiled thier new logo (seen left). Special thanks were given to the 2007 Jr. A Timbermen sponsors for their outstanding contributions and support as well as to those sponsors who've already come on board for 2008. "Our logo is just an updated adaptation of the original", stated Sean Krause; the ReactionSports Jr. A Timbermen owner. "The logo keeps with the tradition of the original but updates it to what we've traditionally envisioned a 'lumberjack' to be. He is a rugged, backwoods, muscular man with a physique you would come to expect a hard-working logger to have." It's selling point to Nanaimo and to our fans, young and old is that it is appealing to all ages. To those whom stayed shortly after the conference concluded received a number of promotional t-shirts sporting the new logo. The Jr. A Timbermen's Fan Club was also announced. If your son or daughter is 12 or under (1996 born or later) and they wish to join the Jr. Fan Club, follow the link below. Note: Membership is limited to children 12 yrs. and under. They also must be accompanied by an adult to home games. Midget Draft 2008February 10, 2008 We are extremely happy with our picks during this years draft. Here are our selections in this years draft
Media Announcement - Press ConferenceFebruary 9, 2008 At this event, the Jr. “A” Timbermen will introduce our vision for the 2008 BC Jr. “A” Lacrosse season. Our plan is to be more involved in the community and with the Nanaimo Minor Lacrosse Association. The game of lacrosse has been part of the City of Nanaimo for over 50 years and we need to be able to count on volunteers if we want to see Junior lacrosse continue to grow in Nanaimo, as well as surrounding areas on Vancouver Island. All of our special events and game day activities will be impossible to carry out without the help of dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information on the roles and responsibilities that are required for the operation of the Nanaimo Jr. “A” Timbermen, we welcome you to attend our media conference. One of our new programs that we will be launching this season, that we hope will help to build our fan base, is the introduction of our “JUNIOR TIMBERMEN FAN CLUB” for children 12 and under. During the course of the evening, you will be able to register for your 2008 season tickets and the Junior Fan Club. Prizes will be given out throughout the event, and snacks and refreshments will be on hand. The highlight of the evening will be the introduction of the new team logo! We will also be introducing some of your returning 2007 favourite players, and give you a sneak peek at some of our new hopefuls who are ready to help in our quest to bring home a Minto Cup for the 2008 Lacrosse season! Come out and join us in welcoming our new and improved Junior “A” Timbermen to the community of Nanaimo! For more information, please contact a team representative. 2008 Jr. Timbermen Schedule ReleasedFebruary 2, 2008 Get Your Sunglasses, Here Come the Wrays!February 3, 2008 The Jr. Timbermen are pleased to announce the signing of Tom and Matt Wray back with the T-Men for 2008. Products of the Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association, the brother duo are excited about the 2008 BCJrALL season. The elder of the two, Tom is a 21 year old, 6' 7", 220 lb. wall of a goaltender. Coming into his final season of Jr. eligibility, Tom will be joining other 'tenders whom are also looking to make their mark with the Timbermen. Tom dressed in all 21 regular season games in the 2007 season making 631 saves on 761 shots in 888 minutes played; boasting an 8.78 GAA and an 82.92 save percentage. The Timbermen have come along way involving all aspects of this team and Tom is prepared to be a big part of it. Matt is 18 years old and is currently playing hockey for the Kamploops Blazers of the WHL. His 6' 3", 212 lb. frame will help the Timbermen in both ends of the floor in 2008. In 2006, Matt got 4 assists in 21 games followed by 62 penalty minutes. In 2007, his role changed with the team and Matt's personal statistics followed suit. He played in 20 of 21 games and scored 10g / 24a / 34pts and received 73 mintues in penalties. He will be looked upon to be a young leader on the squad in '08. The Timbermen welcome back the Wray brothers! Check back to the Jr. Timbermen website (www.jrtimbermen.com) for more news and upcoming signings. Free Agents Now TimbermenJanuary 29, 2008 The Jr. Timbermen are pleased to announce the two more free agent Intermediate player signings. Graduates of the Intermediate Timbermen, and Intermediate Sharmocks respectively; Morgan Mitchell and Robbie Pierson are ecstatic to be members of the Timbermen. Morgan Mitchell played the past 2 seasons for the Int. Timbermen and posted 5g / 13a / 18 pts in 18 games. Morgan is a phenominal face-off artist and will likely assume a role as one of the draw-men for the 2008 season. Morgan has assumed many roles within his playing career in Nanaimo, his diverse style of play will be an asset to the Timbermen in '08. Robbie Pierson is coming off a silver medal win with the Int. Shamrocks in 2007. boasting a 7.07 goals against average in 18 regular season games last season for the regular season champs, Pierson will be included in the goaltending group looking to find his position with the Timbermen this season. Pierson who is a product of the Peninsula Minor Lacrosse association is looking forward to helping backstop the Timbermen in their goal of winning the BCJr.ALL. Local Product Proud to be TimbermenJanuary 25, 2008 The Nanaimo Jr. Timbermen are proud to announce the first 2 local Intermediate player signings. Graduates of the Intermediate Timbermen, Colton Clark and Ryan Forslund are proud to be members of the Timbermen. Clark is a 6' 2", 205 lb. right handed sniper who in the Intermediate League in 2007 totalled 25g / 41a / 66pts and finished 1st overall in points. His big, strong frame, fast legs and accurate outside shot will assist the Timbermen on the right hand offensive side in 2008. Ryan Forslund is a 6' 1", 205 lb. left handed power forward who owns the play in the corners and near the crease. His ability to maintain possession while driving from the corner and to the net with one or more players checking him will assist the Jr. Timbermen now and years to come. Do to injury, Ryan missed a few games last season but managed an impressive 7th place in the points standings posting 35g / 10a / 45pts in 15 games. The Timbermen are pleased to announce these fine local players for this upcoming season. Veterans ReturningJanuary 19, 2008 The Nanaimo Junior ‘A’ Timbermen have shored up some key pieces to their defensive core by re-signing 3 players whom will help in the defensive end in 2008. Andrew Kelly returns to the Timbermen for his 2nd season after an impressive rookie campaign. His 1 goal and 6 assists for 7 points are just an added bonus to what this young man can do on the floor. Shutting down offensive opponents is his forte; and with only 16 minutes in penalties last season, he is expected to continue this defensive dominance in 2008. Andrew is a product of the Peninsula Minor Lacrosse Association and played Intermediate for the Victoria Shamrocks. Kevin Lohr returns for his final season. Lohr is considered to be one of the best loose ball specialists in the league. His ability to take the ball from end to end in transition is highly touted and will be counted on again for the T-Men in '08. His 4 goals, 3 assists for 7 points and only 26 minutes in penalties is just another key reason for the success of the Timbermen back-end last season. Kevin is also a product from Peninsula Minor Lacrosse and the Intermediate Shamrocks. Brent Curry returns to anchor the defensive core of the Timbermen for '08. Curry only managed 1 assist in 9 games last season due to an injury but is 100% healthy and prepared to lead this Timbermen squad to the next level of Junior ‘A’ lacrosse. Returning to captain this team in 2008 'is an honour' Curry stated when he signed. His leadership in all facets of lacrosse pertaining to the T-Men is second to none. The Timbermen are pleased to announce the return of all 3 players for this upcoming season. 2008 NewsJack Crosby - Remarkable Lacrosse Icon LostJanuary 22, 2008 Jack Crosby - Burnaby LakersJanuary 20, 2008 Free Agent Signing - Tim EvoyJanuary 14, 2008
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CANCELLED!!- The Nanaimo Jr. A Timbermen and the NDLA are cancelling todays festivities due to the weather conditions. We will look to reschedule in the coming weeks.
NANAIMO- The Timbermen are looking to improve their team and so are the Burnaby Lakers. Goaltender Tom Wray was acquired by the Lakers on the weekend; in exchange, the Lakers sent their 3rd Round draft pick in 2009 and their 3rd Round draft pick in the 2010 Midget Drafts.
Last Wednesday Morgan Mitchell left for Edinburgh, Scotland to try out for that country’s Under 19 field lacrosse team; (Morgan is eligible to play for the team because his father was born there). Current Lacrosse Scotland eligibility requirements 1. Born in Scotland 2. One or both parents born in Scotland 3. Have lived in Scotland for 1 year immediately prior to the match 4. Have lived in Scotland for any 5 consecutive years 5. Have acquired Scottish nationality by naturalisation or marriage Morgan received a phone call just days ago, announcing that he has made Team Scotland's field lacrosse roster for the 2008 World Under 19 Field Lacrosse Championships in Coquitlam, British Columbia starting July 3rd to July 12th, 2008.
Please join the Nanaimo Jr. “A” Timbermen Lacrosse Club welcome and congratulate the following players whom were selected by our club in the 2008 Midget Draft.
The Nanaimo Jr. ‘A’ Timbermen are pleased to announce a 'key' free agent signing. Tim Evoy came to the Timbermen in a trade in 2006 with the Victoria Shamrocks along with Brent Curry and Kevin Lohr. An injury sidelined Tim for the 2007 season which consequently made him a free agent for 2008. After evaluating his options, he chose to return to the Nanaimo Timbermen for his fnial season in hopes to assist us in our quest of winning the BCJr.ALL and advancing to the Minto Cup hosted by Alberta.
The Nanaimo Jr A Timbermen are pleased to announce that the Timbermens very own Ryan Clark was selected 82nd overall by the Colorado Mammoth in the 2007 National Lacrosse Leagues Entry Draft.
