Posted by Greater Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Sabrina Byrnes
The Lasalle Lancers are on a winning streak in senior boys
division one hockey this season, and hope to keep their winning
ways straight into the playoffs.
The Lancers have been undefeated this year, with only one tie
against St. Charles, and currently sit in first place for their
division.
"It's been great ... hasn't always been smooth, but we've been
playing well and it's worked out for us," said Lancers head
coach Vagelli Sakellaris.
Sakellaris is new to high school hockey this year and said the
season has been a learning experience for him. He said the team
has worked well together though and suggested they are almost
like a family.
Grade 11 student Josh Graham, who is leading the division with
goals and points, agreed the team has formed a great union this
year, which has helped them continue to move forward with their
winning ways.
"We actually have a lot of chemistry now and we're bonding a
lot better than what we were at the start of the year," said
Graham. He noted the coach has brought them a long way.
"He (Sakellaris) has a lot of dedication and it helps a lot
having a coach like that."
Sakellaris' goal for the rest of the season is to finish it off
undefeated and see what the playoffs bring.
"Just keep working hard...and determination. It's a strong
league, there's lots of strong teams. St. Charles is a very
good team. As long as we stick together, I think we'll do
fine."
Graham said he would like to see the team win the city
championships and move onto NOSSA, where he said he hopes the
team will win the title.
