Nationals have new investor CORNWALL ONTARIO – While the expansion Cornwall Nationals have had a respectful start to their first season, it’s been a critical week for the Federal Hockey League team off the ice. The Nationals are proud to announce that a new local investor, Will Beauvais, hasContinue Reading
CORNWALL ONTARIO – Yours truly is not just a pretty face. I’m also the answer to a Habs trivia question. Name the only Habs employee to ever have something they created nominated for an Oscar. When I left the Habs after Rejean Houle cursed the team by not livingContinue Reading
Exciting weekend ahead for Nationals CORNWALL ONTARIO – The Nationals are back in action tonight in Port Huron before coming back home for a pair of weekend Federal Hockey League contests. On Saturday, Cornwall hosts the St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints at the Civic Complex. A special promotion willContinue Reading
Nationals power past Titans CORNWALL ONTARIO – Three powerplay goals propelled the Nationals to a 7-4 victory over the Danbury Titans on Sunday at the Civic Complex. Local hockey fans certainly got their money’s worth on Sunday afternoon as they were treated to fast, exciting Federal Hockey League actionContinue Reading
Nationals come from behind to win in OT CORNWALL ONTARIO – The Nationals three-game losing streak came to an end on Sunday afternoon with a thrilling 5-4 victory in overtime over the Port Huron Prowlers. Yan Dumontier’s blast from the point with 53.5 seconds left in overtime gave CornwallContinue Reading
Four games in four days for Nats CORNWALL ONTARIO – The Nationals have games in hand on most teams early in the Federal Hockey League season. That’s about to change in a hurry. Cornwall, winners of three straight, is set to play four contests in the next four days.Continue Reading
Nationals weekend roundup CORNWALL ONTARIO – A hectic weekend for the Nationals was also a productive one, as Cornwall picked up two victories in three games. The Nationals defeated the Watertown Wolves 8-4 on Sunday afternoon at the Civic Complex in front of 620 fans. Maxime Guyon, playing inContinue Reading
CORNWALL ONTARIO – I found a souvenir program in one of my photo albums of a Flying Fathers Hockey Team benefit. There is no date on it but I am guessing it was about 1983. They came to Cornwall to play a fund raiser for Mount Carmel HouseContinue Reading
Nationals split weekend contests CORNWALL ONTARIO – It was a weekend of firsts for the Federal Hockey League’s newest team, the Cornwall Nationals. Cornwall picked up its first road victory on Friday night before falling for the first time on Saturday night on home ice, a 3-2 defeat atContinue Reading
CORWNALL ONTARIO – The Nationals will hit the road this evening for their first Federal Hockey League away game. Cornwall visits Berlin, NH, tonight to take on the River Drivers. The puck drops at 8 p.m. Head coach Alain Quenneville’s Nationals are back on home ice Saturday night whenContinue Reading
Nationals win OT thriller in home debut CORNWALL ONTARIO – Lou Dickenson scored at 1:14 of overtime to give the Nationals a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Danville Dashers on Sunday afternoon. Cornwall’s inaugural Federal Hockey League home opener was played in front of 971 fans at the CivicContinue Reading
CORNWALL ONTARIO – After going through one of the worst seasons in franchise history, Montreal is once again riding high to kick off their season. Carey Price is back and playing well. There have been few surprises from this squad although not too many expected them to be playingContinue Reading
Jasper joins Nationals blueline CORNWALL ONTARIO — The Nationals have added local defenceman Jonathan Jasper two days before their first Federal Hockey League home opener. The 24-year-old from Williamstown will suit up for Cornwall on Sunday afternoon when they host the Danville Dashers at the Civic Complex. The puckContinue Reading
Nationals add two more prior to Sunday’s home opener CORNWALL ONTARIO – With their inaugural Federal Hockey League home opener just days away, the Cornwall Nationals have come to terms with two more players. General Manager Mitch Gagne has inked deals with defenceman Michael Pregent and forward Sylvester Bzdyl.Continue Reading
Nationals complete first trade; sign two more CORNWALL ONTARIO – The Nationals have made their first Federal Hockey League transaction and acquired forward MJ Graham. In 49 games with the Brewster Bulldogs last season, the 23-year-old from Montreal had 11 goals and 43 assists for 54 points. The 5-foot-10,Continue Reading
FHL Formally Approves Expansion to Cornwall, Ontario for 2016-17 Season Syracuse, NY – The Federal Hockey League (FHL) has formally approved an expansion FHL Member Club to Cornwall, Ontario, Canada that will begin play during the 2016-17 season. The new Cornwall expansion membership will play its home games at theContinue Reading
On the heels of his failed attempt to save the Cornwall River Kings of the LNAH, Rodney Rivette has teamed up with Mitch Gagne to try and get a Federal Hockey League expansion team up and running in time for the current season. The Federal Hockey league nearly came toContinue Reading
Lalonde signs three more CORNWALL — The River Kings have signed their first overall pick from last month’s LNAH draft, in addition to two tough customers that local fans will love. General manager Rick Lalonde has come to terms with 24-year-old centre Michael Beaudry, who played in the Southern ProfessionalContinue Reading