Toronto Young Nationals (Central)

2000-2001 SEASON

Joe Maire Tournament - Semi-Finalists
Big Nickel Tournament - Champions
Waterloo Invitational Tournament - Semi-Finalists
Wexford Showcase Tournament - Champions
Carnation Cup Champions - League Record 31-1-4
* this was the second year in a row that the Nats Midgets were the only team to allow fewer than 100 goals; last year we allowed 99 goals - in 2000-2001 we allowed 74.
GTHL Champions and representatives to the Ontario Provincial Championships
*Won the Air Canada Cup Regional 2 -1 over the Gloucester Rangers
Overall team record 60 - 5 - 10; (accumulated 130 0f 150 points), 66 - 7 - 10 (after Regional)
I believe our greatest accomplishment is the development of ourattitude - other coaches have commented positively on "the way we play".

For Example

our players discipline and composure under pressure
our player's respect for the game and their opponents.
our overall team chemistry and the joy that the players bring to the arena.

Toronto Young Nationals - Individual Notes

Chris Clarkson
- MVP (Big Nickel Tournament)

Jamie Coghlan
- Drafted by London Knights / OHL
- All Star Defenceman - Air Canada Regional

Zak Brown
- Drafted by North Bay / OHL
- All Star Goalie - Air Canada Regional

Robert Cranston
- Captain and Team MVP

Bryant Wilson
- Leading Scorer - Games - 77, Goals - 58, Assists Û 90, Points - 148.
- Leading /- record in Air Canada Regional / 12

John Wires
- 2001 OHL Draft - a top prospect

* Brendan Coates & Zak Brown received Top Goaltender Awards - Toronto Young Nationals Organization Award

TEAM BREAKDOWN:

Players born in 1983 - 11
Players born in 1984 - 7
Players born in 1985 - 1