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Sports Oakville Beaver By Jon Kuiperij BEAVER SPORTS EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR: JON KUIPERIJ Phone 905-845-3824 (ext. 432) Fax 905-337-5571 email sports@oakvillebeaver.com · FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009 43 Dawson named NLL's MVP But winning title remains top objective for sniper ished with 104 points, the second-highest point total of his career. "I've always primarily been a goal scorer, Like most elite athletes, Dan Dawson but this year I had to tweak my game a bit seems to feel he can always be better. and be more of a quarterback out there on "My shooting percentage was down a bit, offence. Coming into the season, when we and I measure my best season had our coaches' meetings, as winning a championship," "(To win MVP) you that's what they wanted. They Dawson said when asked to have to be surrounded wanted the ball to go through assess his 2009 National by the right people, me, to set up plays and allow Lacrosse League campaign. "I you have to be in the my athleticism to draw double don't feel I've had my best seateams and then find open right situation, you son yet." guys, to not have that tunnel The league's general man- have to have coaches vision," Dawson said. that put you in a agers might disagree. "(To win MVP) you have to Dawson was named the position to achieve." be surrounded by the right NLL's most valuable player for people, you have to be in the the 2009 season last week, an Dan Dawson right situation, you have to award that recognized his leadhave coaches that put you in a ership of the expansion Boston Blazers as position to achieve. I had all of those." well as his point production. It was also the first time Dawson captained The 27-year-old Oakville Minor Lacrosse a team in his eight-year career, something Association product captained the Blazers to that took some getting used to. a surprising 10-6 record and playoff appear"I've always been a quiet guy on game ance in their inaugural season. Dawson also days, very focused, and this year I had to be See Dawson page 44 tied the league record with 74 assists and fin- Long jump ERIC RIEHL / SPECIAL TO THE OAKVILLE BEAVER GHAC TRACK AND FIELD: White Oaks' Cole Raiskums competes in the midget boys' long jump during Day 1 of the Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference track-and-field championships Wednesday in Burlington. Raiskums finished fifth in the event. For more photos and results, see page 44. Never Play Soccer in the Rain Again Play Indoors at the Pine Glen Soccer Centre! The Oakville Soccer Club is now offering you the opportunity to play indoors this summer. Play on a FIFA Recommended 2 Star Football Turf pitch in our state of the art facility. Now you can enjoy your season without having to regularly check the weather forecast. Men's Open Age (1990+) and Co-Ed (1990+) are available for Teams and Individuals. Age groups: U4 to U14 (2005 - 1995), Men's Open Age and Co-Ed Days of Play: Mon ­ Thurs Fees*: $145 - $190 for individuals, Team rates posted on the website * $35 discount for individuals currently registered in the 2009 Summer Outdoor season * Register your 2009 Summer Outdoor Team (U4 ­ U14) and receive an $80 team discount For complete information on fees and days of play, please visit www.oakvillesoccer.ca Register online at our website or in person at the Oakville Soccer Club, 1520 Pine Glen Road (Dundas and Third Line), (905) 849-4436 The Oakville Soccer Club reserves the right to cancel any aspect of the summer indoor program if there fails to be a minimum number of players registered. The Oakville Beaver A Proud Sponsor of Oakville Soccer Club Sponsored by: