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Leafs' Marner named CHL player of the year

Mitch Marner, Claus Andersen/Getty Images

RED DEER, Alta. — Mitch Marner's dad built him a display case for his accomplishments while he was still playing minor hockey. His latest trophy might need its own stand.

The London Knights forward was named Canadian Hockey League player of the year on Saturday — a trophy so big in size that two people had to carry it for Marner when it was time for him to take pictures with it.

"My dad got (a trophy case) made when I won my first one, it was special at that time with little trophies," said Marner. "It's special to be named to this, (but) I don't know if this one will fit in the trophy case."

The 19-year-old Marner, who the Toronto Maple Leafs selected fourth overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, tore up the Ontario Hockey League this season, and has been picking up awards with ease.

He was named the OHL's most outstanding player in the regular season after producing 39 goals and 116 points in 57 games. He followed that up by winning the OHL playoff MVP with 44 points in 18 games, leading his Knights to a spot in the 2016 Memorial Cup.

Marner, from Thornhill, Ont., has played the entire season on a line with Matthew Tkachuk and Christian Dvorak. All three broke the 100-point mark for London, finished 1-2-3 in playoff scoring and have been unstoppable at the Memorial Cup. He believes the award wouldn't be his without their help.

"Those two could be on the trophy just as much as I can," said Marner, who has 13 points in three games at the Memorial Cup — just three off the tournament record.

Connor McDavid earned the award last season.

"There's a lot of big names on (the trophy), but like I said all year it wouldn't be possible without the players and the coaching staff. Without those guys on my (line) who knows what would have happened?"

Dvorak says playing with Marner has made hockey an easier game to play.

"He can do anything out there, makes a lot of plays, knows where we are on the ice without even looking," said Dvorak.

"Awesome player, not only finding people but being able to bury it too. You can rely on him in all situations," added Tkachuk.

Marner beat out Dryden Hunt of the Moose Jaw Warriors and Francis Perron of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies for the honour.

When he called his parents to tell them the news, they didn't know what to say.

"They were speechless," said Marner. "They are the reason why I am here today. It's crazy what they've done for me. I wouldn't be anywhere without them."

The CHL gave out nine other awards on Saturday.

Mississauga's Alex Nylander won rookie of the year, Everett's Carter Hart earned goaltender of the year and Brandon's Ivan Provorov took home defenceman of the year.

Moncton's Conor Garland won the top scorer with 128 points in 62 games, Cape Breton's Pierre-Luc Dubois earned top NHL draft prospect, sportsman of the year went to Shawinigan's Samuel Girard, Saginaw's Will Petschenig won humanitarian of the year, the scholastic player award was given to Alexis D'Aoust of Shawinigan and Rouyn-Noranda's Gilles Bouchard was named coach of the year.

Marner and his Knights will face Perron and the Huskies in the Memorial Cup final on Sunday.

His advice to upcoming players trying to do what he's done this past season is simple: "Sacrifice, work as hard as you can every day and just buy into the system that every day you are prepared."

Man are these things ever tasty on a pizza!!!!!

 

 

Elbowgate’s traumatized victims need your support

 

 

Elbowgate may be behind us, but please give in memory of 5/18

Scott Feschuk

May 26, 2016

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Good evening once again, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome back to the second annual national telethon in support of victims of JTE—Justin Trudeau’s Elbow. I’m your host, Tom Mulcair.

It has been two years now since the Prime Minister stormed recklessly across the House of Commons, uttered a profanity and struck the chest of New Democrat MPRuth Ellen Brosseau. Two long years—yet peace and justice continue to elude many who witnessed the traumatic event. This telethon is for them.

May 18 has become one of our nation’s most solemn days of remembrance. Over the past week, I’m sure you’ve noticed news coverage of the approaching anniversary. You’ve heard the songs on the radio, including Neil Young’s protest anthem from the summer of 2016, A Sharp Elbow to the Heart of Democracy. And we’ve all seen opposition MPs wearing their burgundy ribbons—a colour chosen to match the hue of my face that day when I kept hollering at Trudeau, “You’re pathetic.”

The wounds are still fresh. Canadians remember watching as members of Parliament stood on 5/18—it will forever be known as 5/18—and with halting voices described the “assault,” “physical molestation” and “manhandling” they had witnessed. Conservative MP Peter Van Loan called it an “extraordinary example of physical intimidation.”

In retrospect, we now understand that many of us were showing the first symptoms of PTSD—Post-Trudeau Skirmish Disorder. This is a relentless affliction. It’s not uncommon for PTSD sufferers to wake up three or four times a night from a nightmare in which Justin Trudeau butts in front of them in line at the grocery store checkout.

Over the past two years, a number of attempts have been made to help members of Parliament find closure. Debates in the House. An investigation by a Commons committee. Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai’s one-man show, The Elbow Monologues. But serenity continues to elude.

That’s why your support is vitally important. We did so much good with the millions raised during last year’s telethon. We bought blankets for affected MPs to huddle under. We paid the salaries of trauma counsellors who remain on call 24/7. And we commissioned a five-metre bronze statue that depicts Peter Van Loan losing his innocence.

Of course, I can talk and talk—heck, I’ve been talking for nine straight hours now! But I wasn’t as up close as some on 5/18. Let me introduce you to Niki Ashton. Thank you for being here, Niki, and thank you for your bravery.

Folks, I invite you—I dare you—to put yourself in Niki’s shoes. Imagine what this New Democrat hero went through two years ago. To see the Prime Minister of Canada striding briskly—briskly!—into your field of view. Then a cuss word. A cuss word from a politician on Parliament Hill! Surely a first.

And finally—I’m sorry I have to talk about this, Niki—amid the blur of blazers and pantsuits, Niki saw it: inadvertent physical contact. It scarred her psyche. No wonder she called the incident “disgusting” and “deeply traumatic.” No wonder she says she no longer feels safe in the House of Commons.

Niki has been travelling a rough road. Today, the mere glimpse of an elbow will prompt her to collapse into sobs. In solidarity, several members of the NDP caucus have had their arms surgically fused to ensure they never bend again. Still, she struggles. But there’s good news for Niki tonight.

With the money we’ve already raised this evening, we are going to change Niki’s life. Come Monday morning, she is going to stride confidently into the House of Commons and go to work in the safety and dignity of an impenetrable Plexiglas cube. She will be literally encased for her own protection.

And it’s just in time. Justin Trudeau continues to ignore the plight of helpless victims. In the month that followed his heinous act, the Prime Minister apologized only 47 times —including three times in the first 24 hours, twice at the candlelight vigil and four times when I stopped his motorcade by throwing myself on the hood of his car.

Our nation will never fully heal from the events of 5/18. But with your generous support we can get a few more MPs encased in Plexiglas cubes.

Won’t you please give?

Well since you said price is no object.

http://www.lithiumion-batteries.com/lithium-marine-batteries.php

I don't think it's something you need to fear. It would be nice if its labelled, but that would only add to the fear mongering. I'm more concerned with the laundry list of additives you find on the ingredients list on processed foods. I don't think GMO has anything to do with the increased occurrence of any sort of ailment, but I'm fairly confident all the additives and preservatives people are eating in their processed foods play a huge role in it.

 

And by the way, Monsanto doesn't have a monopoly on GMOs. You're still being misleading.

Yes, but that laundry list of additives is ON the label for us to see.

We have the choice to not buy that product if there is something in it we don't want to put in our bodies.

All we ask is that if the product contains GMO organisms we the consumer should have the right to choose whether we purchase it or not.

In order to do this it needs to be on the label. Just like red dye #5, mono sodium glutamate or any of the other additives in our food.

They are asking how many you have at home in the freezer, then counting what you have in the boat.

 

I know its always been possession limit but they are specifically asking now

Which is why the correct answer is "I have none at home"

 

Hasn't sunk in 25 years, what are the chances of that happening vrs the insurance costs

At $350 a year for full coverage it's a no brainer!!!!

Storm damage, sinking, hit a shoal, theft........................ any number of things could happen.

The peace of mind that I'm covered should something happen is worth more than a buck a day if you ask me.

Try getting a pig to selectively breed with a salmon.

I know some pigs that'll breed with anything that has a pulse!!! BA DUM DUM!!!!

Agreed. But obama is a disaster as well.

If you think he's bad, God help us all if Hillary gets in.

She will be much worse.

What do you want insurance to cover. At over 15 years old I would think liability would be enough. Won't they insure for that at ant age?

Excuse me if I'm wrong but I'm not sure what you need

My boat is a '91 and is fully insured.

If my boat sinks I'll get a cheque for nearly $40K.

When applied to real life situations.       

Call up Meadowvale Ins Brokers in Mississauga.

They had me with Dominion Ins. and it was very reasonable.

I wonder how using some Thompsons Water Seal would work.

At $18 a gallon it may be an alternative to expensive Scotch Guard.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/thompson-s-original-water-seal-0491467p.html#srp

This one even has UV inhibitors in it.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/thompson-s-waterseal-advanced-multi-surface-protector-0488805p.html#srp

And another option from a different manufacturer.

Even says it's for use on fabrics as well as wood etc.

And it's cheaper even!!!!

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/rez-water-repellent-sealer-0488610p.html#srp

I thought May 24th was flare disposal day

July 1st and New-years eve too.

It is an Outcast power drifter inflatable boat. It tore at the seam.

Did the bladder or the cover tear?

I had a seam issue with one of my inflatables on the bladder and it was an easy fix with some Aquaseal and it has been trouble free for many years now.

Bayer Inc is in talks to buy up Monsato for I beleive $60 Billion.

HH

Maybe they'll make Roundup in pill form so we can take it in more easily and save the farmers from having to spray it and waste all that time trying to kill us.

Right on Dara.

 

I don't know how but I expect wynne to get in again.

Of course she will!!!!

The liberal sheep keep lining up for freebies!!!!

All of which occur during the driving test

Actually in the DMV parking lot!!!!

Hahahah holy crap!

 

Do you even need a license to drive in india?

 

Imagine the road test hahaha

I think I remember reading that they have 300,000 traffic deaths a year on average.

Holy crap!

Rome or London?

Try India!!!!

Minneapolis is pretty gnarly

Worst drivers ive seen is edmonton

 

Ten vehicles in the same ditch every single morning on my way to work. Like seriously???

 

Its winter, dont take a corner at 110km per hour.

 

Every single day

We have a corner here in town that is 30 kph. In the winter our roads are covered with solid ice.

They don't use salt or sand on our roads because it just doesn't work. They use gravel. The gravel ends up migrating as people drive over the surface to the edges of the road.

A few years ago one of our East coasters in his jacked up 4X4 didn't bother with the speed limits or the fact that the road was covered in ice and drove over the guard rail and did a bunch of damage to his vehicle.

Well his wife sent in a letter to the paper about how the city was negligent and they should pay for the repairs.

I sent in a response to her letter and you can pretty much guess what I had to say.

And FYI, you can still drive around the corner at a good speed if you're smart enough to know to put your passenger side tires on the built up gravel.