By Mark Squibb | Vol 8 No. 2 (Jan. 30, 2019)
Mount Pearl Junior Blades took some time to honour their own Sunday, Jan. 26.
A short alumni ceremony was held before just before the Blade’s game against the Avalon Capitals to honour some young players who had worn the Blades jersey.
“This is a special group. We’ve been together for a really long time. Most of us have been playing together since we were five and six years old. So, to be back in the Glacier here at Mount Pearl, it’s really nice to be recognised by the organization,” said Grant Thompson, a former assistant captain who wore the Blades uniform for 141 games (or four seasons.)
He plays for the senior St. John’s Caps now, but fondly remembers his time with the Blades.
“It was always great playing here in front of the home fans. And we were always a team focused group, and that’s why we’re all here tonight, having fun like we did throughout those four years.”
The alumni took in the game together from the lounge.
Meanwhile, on the ice, Blades dominated the Avalon Capitals 7-2.
From left to right are alumni Liam Kennedy, Stephen Predham, Daniel Toope, Colin O’Neil, Grant Thompson, Bobby Upshall, Jared Ostroski, Michal Broders, Michael Barnes, and Mitchell Rogers.
