Cornwall Ontario – In a very long interview with former Cornwall Nationals Hockey team owner Will Beauvais he shared quite frankly that he was bewildered when CFN dropped the team as we were their largest marketing partner. He then stated via telephone that it was team manager Rodney Rivette that told him to not communicate… Continue reading Will Beauvais Confirms Loss of CFN Marketing Hurt Nationals – Blames Rodney Rivette 042118
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No Hugo, Cornwall Is a Hockey Town – City Hall to Blame for Team’s Demise. by Jamie Gilcig 022218
Cornwall Ontario – With the demise of yet another hockey management team there are rumblings and even a piece written by that mincing lifeguard, Hugo Rodrigues. Cornwall Ontario is a hockey town. It just has a city government that for whatever reason refuses to allow business to be business. The subsidies given to the Cornwall… Continue reading No Hugo, Cornwall Is a Hockey Town – City Hall to Blame for Team’s Demise. by Jamie Gilcig 022218
The Cornwall National’s Fold – Is Cornwall a Hockeytown? by Jamie Gilcig 122018
Cornwall Ontario – The Cornwall National’s are issuing a press release today announcing that the team is folding. A last attempt was made to save them via a league meeting, but the overwhelming lack of community support did them in. The team held a meeting with players at 3 PM today with ownership wanting to… Continue reading The Cornwall National’s Fold – Is Cornwall a Hockeytown? by Jamie Gilcig 122018
Cornwall Nationals Meeting With FHL As Captain Posts “GOODBYE CORNWALL” – 022018
Cornwall Ontario – CFN confirmed after speaking with Rodney Rivette of the Cornwall Nationals that the team is meeting today with FHL officials to talk about the survival of the team. With attendance shriveling since it lost its promotional contract with this newspaper, the loss of its admired head coach, and now its star player… Continue reading Cornwall Nationals Meeting With FHL As Captain Posts “GOODBYE CORNWALL” – 022018
Dear Shannon Ferguson – Cornwall Nationals Marketing Fail & You’re a Big Part of Why. By Jamie Gilcig 121717
Cornwall Ontario – There is stupid, and then frankly there is the sad epic that is the Cornwall Nationals. Rodney Rivette has shimmied and shymied with smoke, mirrors, and some hinky background dramz. Did Mitch Gagne get stiffed for $20K? We know that Mr. Rivette stiffed this newspaper last season, which led to us not… Continue reading Dear Shannon Ferguson – Cornwall Nationals Marketing Fail & You’re a Big Part of Why. By Jamie Gilcig 121717
First Responders Can’t Save Cornwall Nationals MARCH 25, 2017
Nats fall on First Responders Night CORNWALL ONTARIO – Not even Cornwall’s finest First Responders could save the Nationals on Friday night at the Civic Complex. The Berlin River Drivers skated to an 8-2 victory over Cornwall in Federal Hockey League action in front of 657 fans. Berlin jumped out to 4-0 first-period lead… Continue reading First Responders Can’t Save Cornwall Nationals MARCH 25, 2017
Cornwall Nats Break Losing Streak on Ste. Marie Goal MARCH 5, 2017
Ste Marie gets OT winner for Nats CORNWALL ONTARIO – Darick Ste Marie scored with 6.9 seconds left in overtime to spark the Cornwall Nationals to a 4-3 victory over the Berlin River Drivers on Saturday night at the Civic Complex. Lou Dickenson, with a heads up play, set up Ste Marie for the… Continue reading Cornwall Nats Break Losing Streak on Ste. Marie Goal MARCH 5, 2017
Cornwall National’s Captain Retires to Become Team Coach FEB 28, 2017
Trottier new Nationals bench boss CORNWALL ONTARIO – Alexandria’s Joel Trottier is the new head coach of the Cornwall Nationals. The Nationals captain, who has been dealing with a nagging groin injury, is hanging up the skates. Trottier has agreed to coach the team for the remainder of this season as well as the… Continue reading Cornwall National’s Captain Retires to Become Team Coach FEB 28, 2017
Cornwall Nats Trade Vlasov as Team Loses 5th in a Row – FEB 27, 2017
Nationals drop fifth straight FHL contest CORNWALL – The Danbury Titans showed up late to the party on Sunday afternoon but still skated to a 6-4 victory over the Cornwall Nationals in front of 431 fans at the Civic Complex. It was the expansion Nationals’ fifth straight Federal Hockey League defeat. Dalton Jay opened… Continue reading Cornwall Nats Trade Vlasov as Team Loses 5th in a Row – FEB 27, 2017
Cornwall Nats Drop 3 Over Weekend – Skate With Fans – FEB 19, 2017
Nationals weekend roundup CORNWALL ONTARIO – The Watertown Wolves skated to a 4-2 victory over the Cornwall Nationals on Sunday afternoon at the Civic Complex in front of 680 fans. It was a rough weekend for the expansion Nationals, who lost all three Federal Hockey League games played. Former Cornwall forward Jason Dolgy opened… Continue reading Cornwall Nats Drop 3 Over Weekend – Skate With Fans – FEB 19, 2017
Skate With the Cornwall Nats on SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2017
Rivalry weekend; skate with Nats on Sunday The Cornwall Nationals may be an expansion team, but they have already established a couple of fascinating rivalries in the Federal Hockey League. Cornwall travels to Berlin on Friday night to take on the River Drivers at 8 p.m. The Nationals held on to beat second-place Berlin… Continue reading Skate With the Cornwall Nats on SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2017
Cornwall Nats Lose With Grey Cup in the House – 3 Games Next Weekend FEB 5, 2017
Titans drop Nats; spoil party at Civic Complex CORNWALL ONTARIO – With the Grey Cup in the house, the Danbury Titans spoiled the party on Saturday night, edging the Nationals 5-4 in overtime. Danbury’s Taylor Love scored at 1:03 of 3-on-3 overtime to send 1,573 fans home disappointed. Matt Coleman opened the scoring for… Continue reading Cornwall Nats Lose With Grey Cup in the House – 3 Games Next Weekend FEB 5, 2017
Homestand Sees Cornwall Nats Attendance Grow – Team Splits 2 JAN 30, 2017
Nationals clip second-place River Drivers CORNWALL ONTARIO – Ian Boots found the back of the net twice and the Nationals toughed out a 5-3 victory over the Berlin River Drivers on Sunday afternoon at the Civic Complex in front of 938 fans. It was a huge three points for the expansion Nationals in a… Continue reading Homestand Sees Cornwall Nats Attendance Grow – Team Splits 2 JAN 30, 2017
Cornwall Nats Cancel Road Game BUS ISSUES Split Weekend JAN 22, 2017
Nationals road game cancelled Tonight’s Federal Hockey League game between the Cornwall Nationals and the St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints has been cancelled. Cornwall had bus issues on Sunday morning and could not make the 800-km trip to Michigan. The Nationals are back on home ice next weekend with a pair of contests at the… Continue reading Cornwall Nats Cancel Road Game BUS ISSUES Split Weekend JAN 22, 2017
Clouts is Back in Cornwall – Nats Sign Cloutier JAN 13, 2017
Local fan-favourite Cloutier joins Nationals CORNWALL ONTARIO – The Cornwall Nationals of the Federal Hockey League have added some grit and muscle to their blueline. General manager Basem Awwad has come to terms with the rugged Chris Cloutier. “Chris will certainly bring the excitement and grit that we need,” said Awwad. Cloutier was a… Continue reading Clouts is Back in Cornwall – Nats Sign Cloutier JAN 13, 2017
Grey Cup Coming to Cornwall Nats Game on FEB 4, 2017
Grey Cup will be on display at Nationals game CORNWALL ONTARIO – The Cornwall Nationals are thrilled to announce that Dan West of the Canadian Football League’s Ottawa REDBLACKS will be in attendance at a Nationals game in February – with the Grey Cup! West, a 30-year-old defensive back from Cornwall, captured the Grey… Continue reading Grey Cup Coming to Cornwall Nats Game on FEB 4, 2017
Cornwall Nats Win for Home Fans as Attendance Falls Below 500 DEC 30, 2016
Mezzagno, Dolgy spark Nationals to home-ice win CORNWALL ONTARIO – The Nationals scored early and often on Thursday night en route to a 9-2 victory over the St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints. Anthony Mezzagno and Jason Dolgy led the Cornwall offence, each with a four-point night. The victory, in front of 496 fans at… Continue reading Cornwall Nats Win for Home Fans as Attendance Falls Below 500 DEC 30, 2016
Will Beauvais Replaces Mitch Gagne as Cornwall Nats Partner DEC 21, 2016
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, has stepped up to partner with… Continue reading Will Beauvais Replaces Mitch Gagne as Cornwall Nats Partner DEC 21, 2016