Friday, August 5th, 2008
Manning Named Canadian Jr. Lacrosse Defender of the Year
NLLInsider.com has named Jr. Bellies captain Curtis Manning 2008 Canadian Junior Lacrosse Defender of the Year. In addition Curtis was named to the 1st All- Canadian Team. NLL Insider staff, coaches in the Junior loop as well as NLL scouts and managers were consulted in the selection process. This national selection reverses the travesty of the narrower BCJLA All- Star selection process where Curtis was ridiculously relegated to the 2nd All-Star Team. Curtis is a consensus 1st round selection in the upcoming 2009 WLA Draft. After the Jr. Bellies were eliminated from the play-offs, Curtis was picked up by the Senior Salmonbellies for their successful WLA play-off run. Save for a couple of games missed due to an injury, Curtis has been a regular player in the Bellies line up and will be heading back East with the team for the Mann Cup finals. Congratulations Curtis!

Friday, August 5th, 2008
Jr. Salmonbellies Announce Team Awards
At the team’s season end event the Jr. Salmonbellies presented their annual Team Awards:
Jack Fulton Trophy (MVP)- Curtis Manning
John Colville Trophy ( Best Graduating Player)- Curtis Manning & Kyle Belton
Marge Goodrich Trophy ( Top Scorer) – Alex Turner
Ab Brown Trophy ( Most Inspirational Player)- Jarrett Toll
John Van Os Trophy ( Best Defensive Player)- Curtis Manning & Brett Mydske
John Urban Trophy ( Best Rookie)- Adam Foss
Action Glass Trophy ( Most Improved Player)- James Poelzer
Ernie Truant Trophy ( Unsung Hero)- Max Gallant & Ben Johnson

Saturday, May 10th, 2008
Jr. Bellies Making A Huge Impact In College Field Lacrosse
This season the Jr. Bellies have a particularly large number of intelligent players who are having a great impact on their various college/ university field lacrosse teams. Former Jr. Bellie Jordan McBride and current Bellie Kevin Crowley have enjoyed great seasons at NCAA Division 1 Stonybrook. McBride (43 goals 10 assists) and Crowley (22 goals 26 assists) finished first and second in team scoring and were both named to the America East 1st All-Star team. McBride was also named conference Rookie of the Year. Leif Paulson at Division 1 Cornell and Brett Mydske at Division 2 Limestone are the other Jr. Bellies playing at American schools. Both of their teams have enjoyed very successful seasons and are currently in national play downs. Locally, Jr. Bellie’s players Curtis Manning, James Poelzer, Ben Davies, Chris Tessarolo, Adam Foss and Ben Johnson have played key roles in the great success SFU has enjoyed this season. Manning was named to the PNCLL MVP and to the 1st All- Star team. Johnson made the 2nd All-Star team and Tessarolo was an Honorable Mention. The Clan defeated the University of Oregon in the conference final and is now off to Dallas Texas for the MCLA National Championship.

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Jr. Bellies Appoint New Assistant G.M.
Harry Ferguson of the New Westminster Junior A Salmonbellies of the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League announced that the team has appointed Doug Zack as Assistant General Manager. Mr. Zack comes to the job with a wealth of lacrosse experience. He played all his minor and Junior lacrosse in Coquitlam and was drafted by the New Westminster Salmonbellies in 1982. During a 17 year career in the Western Lacrosse Association he played in the Mann Cup 7 times. Following his playing career he was the Assistant Coach in 2002 -2003 of the Coquitlam Adanacs of the WLA and then Assistant GM of the Adanacs from 2004- 2007. As Assistant G.M. he made an 8th Mann Cup appearance in 2007. Harry Ferguson commented “ We are very pleased to have Doug take up this new position. His knowledge of the game and his enormous experience as a player, coach and administrator with winning teams will be a great asset in our pursuit of a place in this year’s Minto Cup.”

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Junior Bellies Show Well At WLA Draft
Former New Westminster Junior Salmonbellie players featured prominently at the February 12th Western Lacrosse Association draft of 2007graduating players. The first Bellie grad to be picked was Jordan McBride who went 11th over all to the home town Senior Bellies. Jordan’s father, Martin looked very pleased to represent Jordan who is presently in New York playing field lacrosse for Stonybrook College. Three former Bellie’s went in the third round of the draft. Eric Ross went 16th over all to Maple Ridge, David Brock was the 19th pick to Maple Ridge and Bubba Westwood went 21st to New West. Rounding up the draft, Graedon Cornfield went 23rd to Langley, Richard Singer went 34th to New West, Minto Cup Outstanding Goalie Craig Robertson, went 41st to Burnaby and Mike Paul was chosen 57th by Victoria. Congratulations guys and good luck!

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Looking For Players
If you are a junior aged, free agent lacrosse player interested in playing for a dynamic “going for the Minto Cup” lacrosse team, the New Westminster Junior A lacrosse team is interested in talking to you.
Playing in the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League, one of the top Junior Lacrosse leagues in Canada, the Junior ‘Bellies are committed to excellence and will make a strong run in 2008 at the BCJL championship and a berth in the Minto Cup.
With a strong core of retuning players we are seeking strong, fit, athletic skilled players who can perform at both ends of the floor in an exciting fast paced transition style.
Out of town players are provided accommodation in the community and are assisted in finding good paying summer jobs with lacrosse friendly employers.
For further information please contact General Manager Harry Ferguson at hfkd@shaw.ca.

Tuesday, November 26th, 2007
Junior Bellies Add Assistant Coach
Harry Ferguson, General Manager of the New Westminster Junior Salmonbellies, wishes to announce that Ivan Tuura will join the team as assistant coach, working with Head Coach Rob Dick. Ivan will be in charge of the team's offence with Shaun Springett, the returning defensive coach. Ivan played Minor lacrosse in New Westminster winning six provincial championships. After graduating from the Minor system, he then played three years with the Junior Bellies. He played ten years with the Senior Salmonbellies including six Canadian Mann Cup appearances, winning the championships twice in 1981 and 1986. As well as playing with and against many outstanding players, Ivan had the good fortune to have been coached by Hall of Fame Lacrosse players Pete Black, Paul Parnell, Cliff Sepka, Steve D'Easum, Al Lewthwaite and Wayne Goss. Since retiring, Ivan continues to play Masters Lacrosse as well as coach both box and field lacrosse in the New Westminster Minor System. General Manager Harry Ferguson stated, "We have had an eye on getting Ivan with us for the past few years. Ivan is a student of the game who brings not only a winning record to the team but is known as a fierce competitor who showed up to every game ready to compete. We are committed to a transitional game style of play and Ivan's experience will further that commitment." Ferguson adds, "We expect to add a goalie coach in the coming months."

Thursday, August 9th, 2007
Junior Bellie Alumni Social
The New Westminster Junior Salmonbellie Alumni are having a Social for all Junior Bellie Alumni Players August 25th - 2pm - 6pm at The Rivers Reach Pub - 320 Sixth Street, New Westminster.
After the Social we'll be heading to Queens Park Arena to cheer on the New West Junior's in their first game of the Minto Cup vs. the Ontario Champs
The response has been over whelming - see you there!
For more information contact John Wilson 604-219-6413
Salmon BBQ and Refreshment Garden starting at 6pm
Call Queens Park Arena for ticket information
604-777-5111
Tournament Pass $90 Round Robin Games $15
Semi-Final/Final $20

Monday, July 23rd, 2007
Jr. Bellies Sweep Nanaimo in Round One
  Saturday at Queens Park Arena the New Westminster Junior Salmonbellies defeated the Nanaimo Jr. Timbermen 11-3 to sweep their Round 1 BCJLA Play-off series.
The previous week-end the Bellies had taken 9-4 and 12-4 victories from the gritty Timbermen.
With all players desperately wanting to avoid another Sunday traveling to and from the Island, the Bellies jumped to a quick 5-0 lead before the 5 minute mark of the 1st period and never looked back. The Bellies’ enjoyed 7-0 and 8-3 period leads before shutting out the opposition 3-0 in the 3rd.
The team was led by Jordan McBride’s four goal performance and Kyle Belton’s hat- trick.  Rookie Eric Lewthwaite chipped in two goals, with single markers going to Jarrett Toll and Kyle Buchanan.
As has been the case throughout the entire second half of the season, Craig “Peterborough” Robertson was stellar in net, stopping 33 Nanaimo shots and chipping in with an assist.
The play-offs have witnessed the strong return to the line-up of Graedon Cornfield. Cornfield, who had missed the entire second half of the season with an injury, currently leads all Jr. Bellies scorers with four goals and five assists and an impressive 44% shooting average.
Round Two of the Play-offs begin on Wednesday July 25 when the Bellies take on the Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs in Coquitlam. The series continues on July 31st at Queens Park Arena and back in Coquitlam on August 1st. If necessary, Games Four and Five will take place August 7th in New West and August 8th in Coquitlam.


"Lewthwaite scores a beauty"

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
Jr. Bellies Open Training Camp
 The Jr. Bellies have opened training camp at Queens Park Arena in preparation for the 2007 season that will see them hosting and playing in the Minto Cup.Under the watchful eye of coaches Rob Dick, Jamie Scott and Shaun Springett, twenty-five plus players have been working hard to win a spot on the team. The training camp group is an energetic mixture of graduated Intermediates, free agents and returning veterans. A number of key players and prospects wil be arriving over the next few weeks as school gets out and winter jobs are completed.The Jr. Bellies open their exhibition season on Saturday April 14th at 6:00pm when they take on the Delta Islanders at Sungod Arena. The next night they play Coquitlam at 8:00pm, also at Sungod. Tuesday April 17th sees a rematch with Coquitlam, 7:30pm at Queens Park Arena. The squad's busy week concludes with a April 19th game with the PoCo Saints at the PoCo Arena. 


Getting back to basics- " Boys, this is a lacrosse ball!"

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007
2007 Minto Cup Schedule Released
The 2007 Minto Cup schedule has been released. The Canadian Junior A Lacrosse Championships will be hosted by the New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies, with all games being played at historic Queens Park Arena.
The tournament begins on August 24th with the representative from Alberta taking on the the BC Junior Lacrosse League Team #2. The Junior Salmonbellies, as the host, play their first game against the Ontario Lacrosse League Champions on Saturday August 25th.
The Minto Cup final will be played on September 1st.
Ticket package information will be released shortly.
The full Minto Cup schedule can be found in the Minto Cup section of the Bellies’ web site.

Monday, March 19th, 2007
Billets Required For Jr. Salmonbellies Players

The New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies Lacrosse team requires player billets for the 2007 season. As hosts of the 2007 Minto Cup we require a number of local residents to provide room and board for our out-of-town players. These dedicated athletes will be in New Westminster from mid-April to early September as they pursue the Canadian Junior Lacrosse championship. As a host you will receive two seasons tickets to the Jr. Bellies games at Queens Park Arena and $350 per month to cover your expenses. If you are interested in helping out and would like more information please call Team Manager Laurie Birdsall at 604-522-3444.