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The national fund raising efforts for the Breakaway Hockey Foundation, an ambitious project that aims to increase opportunities for young Aboriginal hockey players, kicked off in Kelowna, B.C. on Sept. 13 with help from the vice-president of the National Hockey League.

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Stephen Wagner crouches in front of the net, calmly knocking away shot after shot. The 20-year-old Cree goalie from Ponoka, Alta. knows that with each save, he's one step closer to the NHL.

A sophomore at the University of Denver, his coach says Wagner already has the focus and maturity of a seasoned professional. And he is well aware of the long road ahead of him.

His impressive resume began only three years ago when he barely missed making the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

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Stephen Wagner crouches in front of the net, calmly knocking away shot after shot. The 20-year-old Cree goalie from Ponoka, Alta. knows that with each save, he's one step closer to the NHL.

A sophomore at the University of Denver, his coach says Wagner already has the focus and maturity of a seasoned professional. And he is well aware of the long road ahead of him.

His impressive resume began only three years ago when he barely missed making the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

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Stephen Wagner crouches in front of the net, calmly knocking away shot after shot. The 20-year-old Cree goalie from Ponoka, Alta. knows that with each save, he's one step closer to the NHL.

A sophomore at the University of Denver, his coach says Wagner already has the focus and maturity of a seasoned professional. And he is well aware of the long road ahead of him.

His impressive resume began only three years ago when he barely missed making the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

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The club representing the Iroquois Lacrosse Association almost pulled off a major shocker at this year's Founders Cup tournament.

The ILA side was comprised of Iroquois players from both Canada and the United States, many of whom didn't know the majority of their teammates. And even though the club didn't stage any practices prior to the event, the ILA squad managed to win the bronze medal at the six-team tourney.

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The club representing the Iroquois Lacrosse Association almost pulled off a major shocker at this year's Founders Cup tournament.

The ILA side was comprised of Iroquois players from both Canada and the United States, many of whom didn't know the majority of their teammates. And even though the club didn't stage any practices prior to the event, the ILA squad managed to win the bronze medal at the six-team tourney.

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The club representing the Iroquois Lacrosse Association almost pulled off a major shocker at this year's Founders Cup tournament.

The ILA side was comprised of Iroquois players from both Canada and the United States, many of whom didn't know the majority of their teammates. And even though the club didn't stage any practices prior to the event, the ILA squad managed to win the bronze medal at the six-team tourney.

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In the year when the Senior "A" Six Nations Chiefs were forced to give up their three year hold on the national lacrosse championship, the Junior "B" Six Nations Red Rebels managed to go from chumps to champs, winning their first-ever Canadian title.

A year ago, the Red Rebels were an expansion entry in the Ontario Lacrosse Association's Junior B circuit. They absorbed their share of beatings during their 5-17 first-ever regular season. The club only saw post-season action because all league entrants qualified for either the Tier I or Tier II playoffs.

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In the year when the Senior "A" Six Nations Chiefs were forced to give up their three year hold on the national lacrosse championship, the Junior "B" Six Nations Red Rebels managed to go from chumps to champs, winning their first-ever Canadian title.

A year ago, the Red Rebels were an expansion entry in the Ontario Lacrosse Association's Junior B circuit. They absorbed their share of beatings during their 5-17 first-ever regular season. The club only saw post-season action because all league entrants qualified for either the Tier I or Tier II playoffs.

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In the year when the Senior "A" Six Nations Chiefs were forced to give up their three year hold on the national lacrosse championship, the Junior "B" Six Nations Red Rebels managed to go from chumps to champs, winning their first-ever Canadian title.

A year ago, the Red Rebels were an expansion entry in the Ontario Lacrosse Association's Junior B circuit. They absorbed their share of beatings during their 5-17 first-ever regular season. The club only saw post-season action because all league entrants qualified for either the Tier I or Tier II playoffs.