OCAA EAST MEN'S RUGBY PREVIEW

Will be updated as further information becomes available.

Algonquin Thunder

2011 Post-Season: OCAA Division II Silver Medalists

Key Returning Players
Jeremy Nesbitt
Drake Andrews
Dan Burley
Jim Nelles
Eric Reid

Key Departures
Billy Shaw - OCAA All-Star (2011)
Phil Assad - OCAA All-Star (2011)
Max Schafer

Key Recruits
Cale Meesters
Cal MacKay
Tom Kump
Ryan Surgenor
Mike Wolff
Eric Vieira
Cory Costantini
Brian Hue

Coach's Quote
"The Algonquin men are keen to begin the season. This year we are blessed with strong, fit and committed veteran leaders. Their rugby IQ is much greater and they now know what it takes to be successful at college level rugby. This season, the fitness, skills and commitment to excellence that our rookies have displayed has definitely challenged our veteran players to become better.  Many players took the advise of the coaching staff and played club rugby throughout the summer. We look forward to being competitive with our opponents in the Eastern Conference."
Geoff Tomlinson, Algonquin Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011: 2-2-0 (3rd Division II)
2010: Did Not Participate
2009: Did Not Participate
2008: Did Not Participate
2007: Did Not Participate

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 1
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: 2011 (Silver)

Fleming Knights

2011 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Division I Quarter-Final (35-33 at Mohawk)

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011: 1-4-0 (5th Division I)
2010: 0-7-0 (3rd Division I East)
2009: 1-6-0 (3rd Division I East)
2008: 4-3-0 (1st Division I East)
2007: 6-2-0 (3rd OCAA)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 2
Silver: 5
Bronze: 3

Last OCAA Medal: 2008 (Silver)

Loyalist Lancers

2011 Post-Season: OCAA Division II Gold Medalists

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011: 4-0-0 (1st Division II)
2010: 4-0-2 (1st Division II)
2009: 6-0-0 (1st Division II)
2008: 4-2-0 (2nd Division II)
2007: 1-6-1 (7th OCAA)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 3
Silver: 1
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: 2011 (Silver)

St. Lawrence Vikings

2011 Post-Season: OCAA Division II Bronze Medalists

Key Returning Players
Eric Jadowski - OCAA Division II Player of the Year (2011); OCAA All-Star (2011)
Cody Strickland

Key Departures
Alex Shotton - OCAA All-Star (2011)

Key Recruits
Nick Del Mei

Coach's Quote
"We are anticipating a very competitive season as a result of the new division structure. We will face stiffer competition, but with our new players doing well in the pre-season I am confident that our team will respond well. The new structure will also allow our players, and our program, to be exposed at a higher level."
Brad Greenwood, St. Lawrence Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011: 3-1-0 (2nd Division II)
2010: 2-2-2 (3rd Division II)
2009: 2-4-0 (4th Division II)
2008: 6-0-0 (1st Division II)
2007: Did Not Participate

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 1
Silver: 0
Bronze: 1

Last OCAA Medal: 2011 (Bronze)

Seneca Sting

2011 Post-Season: OCAA Division I Silver Medalists

Key Returning Players
Jesse Lofthouse - OCAA Division I Rookie of the Year (2011)

Key Departures
Matt Raguseo - OCAA Division I Player of the Year (2011); OCAA Division I East Scoring Champion (2010); OCAA All-Star (2010, 2011)

Key Recruits
Andrew Kemp

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011: 5-0-0 (1st Division I)
2010: 4-3-0 (1st Division I East)
2009: 3-4-0 (2nd Division I East)
2008: 2-5-0 (2nd Division I East)
2007: 8-0-0 (1st OCAA)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 5
Silver: 3
Bronze: 4

Last OCAA Medal: 2011 (Silver)

Trent Excalibur

2011 Post-Season: OCAA Division I Bronze Medalists

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011: 3-2-0 (3rd Division I)
2010: 4-3-0 (2nd Division I East)
2009: 5-2-0 (1st Division I East)
2008: Did Not Participate
2007: Did Not Participate

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 1

Last OCAA Medal: 2011 (Bronze)

Source: OCAA Communications with files from OCAA Member Institutions