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JoelVanderlaan
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Golden Hawks celebrate championship with Buckland Cup ring ceremony
Tim Bates / OJHL Images Corbin Roach and Cooper Matthews returned to the Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens on Friday night to be recognized for their roles on last season’s championship team. The Trenton Golden Hawks celebrated their second Buckland Cup title in franchise history with a pregame ring ceremony before a 13–1 win over the Cobourg Cougars in the club’s final home game before the Christmas break. Cooper Matthews (L) and Corbin Roach (R) “Being back definit
Joel Vanderlaan
Dec 20, 20252 min read
Broda finding his game in Trenton
Amy Deroche / OJHL Images After a tough stretch of five straight road games, Trenton Golden Hawks defenceman Jaxon Broda was excited to get back to the Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens. The Golden Hawks have since won three straight, including two at home and one on the road. “It’s always great to play here,” Broda said. “The fans make every game better. They give us energy, even when we don’t have it sometimes. It’s nice to be back in front of them.” Now in his sec
Joel Vanderlaan
Dec 18, 20252 min read
Duncan Schneider back home with Trenton Golden Hawks
OJHL Images / Shawn Muir When Duncan Schneider joined the Trenton Golden Hawks this season, it felt like a natural fit for the Belleville native. The 20-year-old defenceman grew up in the community, developed through the Quinte Red Devils system, and has a strong connection to the area, including CFB Trenton. “It’s been amazing to come back home,” Schneider said. “Living close to family, seeing familiar faces, and being part of a team with such high aspirations. It’s everythi
Joel Vanderlaan
Dec 1, 20252 min read
Isaiah Shantz building on family success in Trenton
Isaiah Shantz isn’t taking anything for granted.
When the Trenton Golden Hawks won the Buckland Cup last spring, the Hawkesville, Ontario native was still relatively new to the group. A trade deadline acquisition, Shantz stepped into a lineup loaded with expectation.
Joel Vanderlaan
Nov 12, 20254 min read
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