Well said. From the onset I thought the Cornwall Colts would be "compeititive". I suppose league champions is competitive.
Congrats to Ian and a team with a lot of heart.
There was an adjustment period the first couple of months into the season and then the Colts went on a stampede in 2013 climbing the charts. Alot of what was being said at the beginning of the season was that the Colts, after losing a big chunk of their core talent last year, would be in a rebuilding year in 2013... and, making the playoffs was probably about as far as they could go.
Some really solid players came back this year forming the foundation before some new players entered the fray. So, this team developed a new character progressing throughout the year and never quit during the playoffs. The Colts demonstrated talent...yes... but more importantly as Eddy points out, they have a lot of heart and the courage to go that extra mile in order to acheive what they did this year.
Well deserved, Colts TEAM, constructed and developed by Ian! As for Napean, that was one heck of a game and playoff run. Alot of what made the Colts successful this year goes for the Raiders as well. Lots of questions about next season, but for now, this was a highly competitive league this year... lots of excitement with unexpected twists and turns throughtout - case and point: Colts win the CCHL championship!