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LEX U13 BOYS SWEEP WEEKEND SERIES AGAINST THE DRYDEN/SIOUX LOOKOUT U13 BOYS TEAM
May 1-2, 2010

By all accounts, the May 1st and 2nd weekend series at the Sports Dome was a huge success for both clubs. Two games were played on May 1st with the LEX U13 Boys coming out on top 4-1 and 4-2 with the final game being played on May 2nd resulting in a 6-2 win for the LEX boys. Both teams enjoyed the full field experience and the opportunity to polish their skills in the 11 vs 11 format. This series is a tune up for the LEX Boys as they prepare for the NSC Cup Tournament in Minneapolis at the end of May. Both clubs are hoping to make this an annual event!

CONGRATULATIONS TO
MEN'S DIVISION 2 PLAYOFF CHAMPS - FOX AND HEDGEHOG and
REGULAR SEASON WINNERS - PIRELLI!
April 27, 2010

LEX HANG TOUGH AT SPRING CUP
April 26, 2010

The Lakehead Express Soccer Club (LEX) would like to congratulate the U15 Girls Rep Team for their hard work and effort at the NSC Spring Cup this past weekend at the National Soccer Centre in Blaine, Minnesota.

In the second annual NSC Spring Cup the U15 Girls finished the weekend with a record of two ties and one loss, narrowly missing out on the knockout stages of tournament. Tournament play began on Saturday, April 24th, with LEX taking on the Kelix Intra. LEX dominated much of the possession but were unable able to put the ball in the back of the net, and it resulted in a 0-0 final. Saturday's second game saw the LEX suffer same fate, unable to convert numerous chances on goal, tying DASC Corazon 1-1. Scoring for LEX in the draw was forward Alyssa Johnston.

Heading into Sunday's game against the Minnesota Thunder Academy, LEX needed a win to advance in the tournament. After taking a 1-0 lead into the first half, courtesy of a Renee Clarke strike, LEX struggled to hold onto their lead against a very talented Thunder squad. An early Thunder goal left LEX playing on their heels, and the Thunder were able to capitalize on their chances scoring four goals in the second half handing LEX a 4-1 loss, knocking them out of the tournament. Amanda Tavares was named the team's most valuable player, for her on the field contributions and playing through injury.

The Lakehead Express U15 Girls will use this tournament as a tune-up, as they prepare for the inaugural season of the Elite Women’s Soccer League (EWSL). The EWSL will begin in May 2010 and will see the best women's and elite female youth team’s in Thunder Bay compete.

LAKEHEAD EXPRESS PLAYERS OFFERED MAXIMUM SCHOLARSHIP
April 14, 2010

Lakehead Express Soccer Club players Amanda Mithrush and Kelsey Tikka have both just confirmed that they have accepted a scholarship to Sir Wilfred Laurier University for the Fall of 2010! They were both offered the maximum scholarship amount allowed in Canada and both will be starters with the 10th ranked team in Canada. 

Congratulations Amanda and Kelsey!

FRYING DUTCHMEN WIN MEN'S LEAGUE DIVISION 1 REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFFS!
March, 2010

The Frying Dutchmen won the regular season and also the playoffs by beating TBaytel by a score of 5-4.

Scoring for Tbaytel:  Jon Potvin scored all 4 goals
Scoring for Frying Dutchmen:   Mike Veneziale (2), Joseph Mirabelli (2), Marcel Vatamanelu (1)

Team Photo

• Back row:  Nick Fratpietro, Marcel Vatamanelu, Joe, Mike Fabiano, Dave Savioli
• Front row:  Mike Veneziale, Desi Berry, Frank Fabiano
• Missing:  Tony Rizzo, Rob Pasqualino, Eryk Przysucha, Jamie Fabiano, Michael Kolinski

John Rider presenting the winning trophy to the
Captain of the Frying Dutchmen Desi Berry

U17 Girls - A Team

DOUBLE GOLD FOR LEX AT GOLDEN BOY
February 16, 2010

The Lakehead Express Soccer Club had a successful holiday weekend at the 2010 Golden Boy International Indoor Soccer Tournament in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The U15 Girls and U17 Girls "Team A" both captured gold in their respective divisions, while the rest of the teams received mixed results.

The U15 Girls survived shootout drama in both the semi-finals and finals to capture gold. In the finals, Olivia Czipf scored late to tie the game at 1-1, sending it to penalty shots. In penalty shots, keeper Emily Albert made several key stops, while Nicole Roberts and Alyssa Johnston secured the victory by converting their shots.

The U17 Girls “Team A” defeated their counter part U17 Girls "Team B" in a 2-0 final to bring home the club's second division crown. Megan Graca and Haleigh Robertson scored for the winning side.

Click HERE for the FULL RESULTS for Lakehead Express Teams at 2010 Golden Boy International Indoor Soccer Tournament.

U15 GIRL's TAKE GOLD AT GOLDEN BOY
February 12-15, 2010 - Winnipeg, MB

FINAL GAME: LEX U15 Girls 3 - Bonvital Flames 2 (Penalty Kicks 2-1)
Goals : Olivia Czipf, Alyssa Johnston, Nicole Roberts

The girls played their best game of the tournament, and stayed with Bonvital even after falling behind 1-0. Olivia Czipf tied the game on a great individual effort. The game headed for extra time with no resulting score - penalty kicks were necessary. Nicole Roberts scored on our first shot to cap off a weekend where she was our MVP. After Emily turned aside 4 of the 5 Bonvital kicks, Alyssa stepped up for our fifth and final kick with the score tied 1-1 and the chance to win it all. She did not disappoint and the celebration began!  CONGRATULATIONS!!

U13 GIRLS 2010 GOLDEN BOY INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT TEAM

Congratulations to the Lex U13 girls whose impressive defensive play earned them a record of three ties and one loss in tournament play. Coaches from Winnipeg commented on how well the Lex girls defended and that their teams were lucky to have the posts working in their favour.

WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!

At the 2010 Ontario Cup Indoor Tournament in Vaughan, Ontario several of our league members were interviewed for OSATv Touchline.

ANNUAL LEX ALUMNI VS COACHES GAME - 2009

The Club hosted a Lakehead Express Alumni Game on December 21st at 8pm that involved all of the players that have graduated from our program. The team of Alumni played the current LEX Coaching Staff. 

This new annual event resulted in a 3-2 win for the LEX coaching staff and a generous donation of non-perishable food items to the Shelter House!

Scoring for the rep coaches were James Lucas, Jon Potvin and Jessica Mithrush.
Scoring for the Alumni Team was Kelsey Tikka, Andrew Colosimo

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LEX U12 GIRLS 2009 USA CUP

In July, 2009 the LEX U12 girls had a great showing at the 2009 USA Cup Weekend Tournament. The team would go undefeated in round robin play to advance to the quarter finals. With their fourth consecutive win, the team advanced to the semi finals where they would just come up short to the eventual tournament champions. Fantastic showing girls!

ONTARIO INDOOR CUP - JANUARY 2009

CONGRATS TO THE U18 GIRLS ON THEIR SILVER MEDAL WIN!

WAL-MART ALL AMERICAN CUP TOURNAMENT
JUNE 13-16, 2008

U13 GIRLS WIN GOLD IN THEIR WAL-MART FLIGHT.  THE GIRLS DID NOT GIVE UP A GOAL THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE TOURNAMENT.  WELL DONE GIRLS!!!

WAL-MART ALL AMERICAN CUP TOURNAMENT
JUNE 13-16, 2008
U15 GIRLS PLAYED WELL IN THE ALL AMERICAN PREMIER FLIGHT LOSING 2-0 TO WAZATA INFERNO OF MINNESOTA IN THE SEMI FINALS. WELL DONE GIRLS!!!

WAL-MART ALL AMERICAN CUP TOURNAMENT
JUNE 13-16, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE U14 BOYS ON THEIR SILVER MEDAL B-FLIGHT WIN!

WAL-MART ALL AMERICAN CUP TOURNAMENT
JUNE 13-16, 2008

U12 BOYS HAD A FANTASTIC SHOWING BY GOING 2-1-1 IN THE ROUND ROBIN. THEY ONLY MISSED GOING INTO THE FINALS BY 2 POINTS. WELL DONE BOYS!!!

WALK FOR MEMORIES

SATURDAY JAN. 12, 2009 FROM 3-4 PM THE U18 GIRLS REP TEAM PARTICIPATED IN A WALK/RUN TO
RAISE FUNDS TOWARDS THE WALK FOR MEMORIES
FOR THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY.
THE GIRLS RAISED $2046.00.
WELL DONE GIRLS!!!

NSC CUP TOURNAMENT
JULY, 2008

U13 GIRLS WON GOLD IN THEIR 'B' FLIGHT DIVISION.
CONGRATULATIONS!

NSC CUP TOURNAMENT
JULY, 2008

U15 GIRLS WON SILVER IN THEIR 'B' FLIGHT DIVISION

NSC CUP TOURNAMENT
JULY, 2008

U14 BOYS WON SILVER IN THEIR 'A' FLIGHT DIVISION

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE U18 GIRLS WHO WON THE KANTA SHOWCASE

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE U17 GIRLS WHO PLACED AT THE ALL AMERICAN GIRLS TOURNAMENT IN MINNEAPOLIS IN JUNE 2007!