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22 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday August 19, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Assistant coaches play large role in Oakville victory Continued from page 21 "Brian Rea had taken a year off, so had Drew Petkoff and Kyle Hagel. Bobby Debrone was ready to quit. Sean Thomson and Josh Smyth were ready to pack it in," said the diminutive defender, whose hustle and determination belies his 5-foot-4 frame. "But when we found out Glen was coming back, we got together and it was all business. (Glen) puts us first and we do the same for him. I've never played for a coach like him." Little, who took over the Buzz three years ago, said the club has done an excellent job in scouting and recruiting players who were passed up by other teams. He also highlighted the efforts of his coaching staff, which includes co-coach Shawn Cardy, defensive coach Craig Hedley and goaltending coach Mark Baldini. "I knew as a coach I had shortcomings, and it was the x's and o's, running a practice properly," Little said. "Shawn Cardy has brought the finishing touch. It's grown to where I've been just a traffic cop the last year and a half. "I do little stuff, the relationships and stuff like that. Shawn's the brains," added the former professional netminder. "(Hedley) calls for perfection on defense and (Baldini) has turned Gary Muzzin into one of the best junior goaltenders in Canada, as far as I'm concerned." The team plans to spend a couple days celebrating its provincial championship, then refocus with practice Monday before heading down to Windsor Tuesday for the Founder's Cup. The nationals begin Wednesday. Ontario, which has traditionally done well at the Founder's tournament, will also be represented by an Iroquois Lacrosse Association team and the host AKO Fratmen. While admitting both those teams, among others, will pose a stiff challenge, Debrone likes the Buzz's chances. "I have no clue what to expect but I think we're the best team in the country," he said. "If we play like we did (Thursday), I don't care if you're from B.C. or Nova Scotia. We're going to beat you." Other members of the OLA champion Buzz are Spencer Robson, Chris Moulson, Nik Matwijszyn, Brenden Thenhaus, Chris Downey, Alex Crepinsek, Jon Hagel, Josh Ruys, Josh Barrick, Reed Board, Bryan Johnson, Jordan Macintosh and Matt Bertrand. Roger Thenhaus is the club's president and general manager. -- Jon Kuiperij can be reached at sports@oakvillebeaver.com. BILL SANDFORD / SPECIAL TO THE OAKVILLE BEAVER IT'S MINE: Brendan Farrer of the Oakville Buzz (left) and an Orangeville Northmen player battle for a loose ball during Thursday's Ontario Lacrosse Association junior B final contest. Local entry wins championship at masters lacrosse tournament A local squad went undefeated in its five games to win the senior championship at last weekend's inaugural Oakville Junior/Senior Masters Lacrosse Tournament. The Oakville entry earned the `A' division title with a 5-2 victory over Owen Sound in the final. Oakville also defeated Halton Hills 11-2, tied Huntsville 7-7, beat Toronto 8-5 and downed London 6-4. Mike McMillan was Oakville's leading scorer in the tournament, finishing with 11 goals and nine assists. Armando Rodrigues added eight goals and four helpers, with Cortney Sanderson and Warren DiMarco contributing four goals each. Marc Noble, Dave Johnston and Gary Anderson had three markers apiece, Mark Follows and Serge Bianchin found the net twice and Bruce Donovan chipped in with a single. Earning assists were Brad Campbell, Ed Corbett, Nick Bond, Mike Lothian, Mike Sammut and Brad Wales. Brad Sanderson and Sammut played goal for Oakville. Stwx Walker, Pete Follows and Scott Smith also played for the local squad, which was mainly comprised of former junior and senior level players - some of whom played professionally. Georgian Bay won the tournament's junior championship, defeating Whitby in the final. oakvillebeaver Rates (everyday after 3:00pm) (Friday to Sunday & Holidays) $65 $50 $50 $75 Twilight Rates now starting at 3pm