Sam MacCormick of the Bridgewater Lumberjacks has been awarded the National RBC Junior A Scholarship for 2009-2010. Earlier this spring, MacCormick received a $1000 Scholarship as the recipient of the honour for the MJAHL and now has claimed the National award which sees the defenseman receive an additional $5000 towards his education.

MacCormick, who originally hails from Syndey, Nova Scotia, in his third year at Dalhousie University undertaking a Bachelor of Science in Biology. When not policing the blueline for the Lumberjacks, he has been very busy earning his degree with an A+ average with plans to further his career in Medicine.

RBC Financial Group Junior ‘A’ Scholarships are awarded to one player from each of the 10 Junior ‘A’ Hockey Leagues. Each winner receives $1,000 toward post-secondary education. One of those 10 is chosen as the national winner and is awarded a national scholarship of $5,000.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, hockey achievement and community involvement.

Owner Ken Petrie is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Nelson as the new president of the Nauss Tim-Br Mart Lumberjacks. Nelson succeeds Fred Squarey who left the position in May, due to work commitments. Fred served as the team’s President in its’ first two years and was instrumental in getting a Junior A team to locate in Bridgewater. The Lumberjacks wish to thank Fred for his time and effort on behalf of the organization. Fred will remain as one of our very important volunteers. Mark Nelson is no stranger to hockey circles on the South Shore. The former BHS Viking and South Shore Senior Hockey player brings a strong knowledge of the game and a calm and logical approach to the management of the team. We welcome Mark to the Executive and look forward to positive steps in 2010-2011.

A big thanks to all the fans that made season 2009-2010 an exciting and fun year for everyone at the Bridgewater Memorial Arena. As we all are anxiously waiting for the next season to start already, don't forget that the Nauss Tim-BR Mart Lumberjacks have many events in the off season such as: The MJAHL 2010 Draft, the celebrity dinner, the golf tournament, hockey school and much more. Keep checking back for information as it becomes available.

Again, a big thank you to all the fans for making this year a success.

It was a nail-biter at the Bridgewater Memorial Arena where over 1100 fans gathered to cheer on the Naus Tim-Br Mart Lumberjacks going against the Bearcats for the fourth time.

Jordan Burke opened the scored for the Lumberjacks but they were not able to go in to the intermission with the lead. Hawes tied the game for the Bearcats 3 minutes later. Matt Doudelet gave the Lumberjacks the go ahead goal early in the 2nd frame but again the lead was short lived. Ivanko scored on the powerplay and he deadlocked the game. 

The game stayed tied until the 12:00 minute of the 3rd period when Fraser got the game winning goal for the Bearcats. The last goal of the game came from Ivanko and was an empty netter. 

Philip Wright had another solid performance and earned the 3rd star of the game. Action continues Sunday, 7:30pm at Truro with game five of the series. 

The Lumberjacks are organizing a bus trip to Truro Sun., March 14th for game five of the playoff series against the Bearcats. The ticket price is $20/person. We need 28 people to reserve the bus. Contact Bruce Cleveland at 212-1050 to book your seats.