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05 Mar 2009
2009 ONC 16U & 18U Team Tryouts
ONC is pleased to annouce we will be holding tryouts for our 2009 16U and 18U Summer Teams as follows:
For those interested players that are not currently participating in our Winter Training Program, please contact Don Campbell at dcampbell@thecitizen.canwest.com. There will be no fee for tryouts.
04 Mar 2009
Chris Bisson Belts Two-Out, Two-Run Walk-Off Blast to Beat EKU
Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadian and Kentucky sophomore Chris Bisson's two-out, two-run walk-off shot in the bottom of the ninth - his first career home run - lifted the No. 29 Kentucky Wildcats to a dramatic 9-8 comeback win over Eastern Kentucky.
UK Release » »
02 Mar 2009
ONC Coach Italy Bound
Story by Bob Elliott, Canadian Baseball Network
Tim Nelson, who has coached the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians for the previous three seasons, will be taking a leave of absence from his job to take a coaching job in Verona, Italy from March 5-Sept. 30. Nelson was an Alan Hanock Bulldog and drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh round of the 1998 draft - as the second Canadian selected that year.
He will be overseeing an organization in Verona that has a men's team, as well as a 21-and-under, 16U and 14U teams. Each team has a staff in place, but management wants a North American influence to run the organization and help to teach the coaches.
04 Feb 2009
ONC Alumni Kushneriuk Earns Student-Athlete Honors
Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadians standout (2004-05) Chris Kushneriuk has earned Male Student-Athlete of the Week honors at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh.
Full Story » »
22 Jan 2009
Long-Time ONC Coach Don Campbell Receives Ottawa Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement
There's more to being a baseball coach than just filling out the lineup card, instructing and motivating the players, and occasionally disagreeing with the umpires.
Just ask Ottawa-Nepean Canadians' Don Campbell, who during his 28 years as a coach knows the importance of arriving at the diamond two hours in advance to help cut the grass, rake the infield or organize parents to buy food for the players between a doubleheader.
In the end, when all of those little things that don't show up in the box score are added to the hundreds of memorable player moments, big things can happen.
One of those heart-stoppers occurred for Campbell last night during the Ottawa Sports Awards dinner at Algonquin College that could rank with watching his players develop their careers through university or minor league baseball opportunities.
Campbell, who is in his 25th year at the Citizen and works as a sports writer, was presented the lifetime achievement award for sports volunteer or administrator for his service to baseball spanning four decades.
Full Story » »
CBN Release » »
20 Jan 2009
ONC to Face Jefferson Community College in Exhibition Double-Header
The Ottawa-Nepean Canadians will face Jefferson Community College in an exhibition double-header Tuesday April 28 in Watertown, New York.
The Canadians are already scheduled to open their Premier Baseball League of Ontario schedule April 25-26. The PBLO will be announcing its 2009 schedule next week.
19 Jan 2009
ONC Alumni, Peter Hoy, Cracks Top 100 List for Most Influential, Honourable Mention to Don Campbell
The Toronto Sun Media has released it's annual poll of The 100 Most Influential Canadians in Baseball. For the 2008 poll, former Ottawa-Nepean Canadians player Peter Hoy ranks #92. Don Campbell receives honourable mention on this prestigious list.
CBN Release » »
06 Jan 2009
University at Buffalo Baseball Announces 2009-2010 Signees
BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo head baseball coach Ron Torgalski has announced the addition of five new players to the UB baseball program, having signed National Letters of Intent for the 2009-2010 season. Joining the Bulls next season will be Alex Baldock (Nepean, Ontario/St. Joseph's), Gavin Black (Rochester, NY/Hilton), Alex Lindenmayer (Penfield, NY/Penfield), Tom Murphy (West Monroe, NY/Central Square) and Darren Travers (Nashville, TN/Cerro Coso CC).
"The coaching staff is very excited to have these five young men join our program," said Torgalski. "With this class we were not looking for big numbers but quality players and I really feel like we accomplished that as a program. We identified our immediate needs early and recruiting coordinator Jim Koerner did a terrific job of addressing our needs".
A 6-3 shortstop/third baseman, Baldock, has won two Canadian National Championships. As a sophomore, Baldock, batted .488 for the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians, coached by Don Campbell. This past summer, Baldock hit above .500 while sending 10 over the fence. Torgalski speaks very highly of Baldock's size and potential, "Alex is a big physical athlete with a tremendous upside. He has the potential to be a middle of the order hitter for us. He has a great work ethic and is an outstanding student-athlete".
UB Release » »
14 Dec 2008
ONC Alumni McGovern Named to All-Star Team
Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadians right-hander Matt McGovern (sophomore, Gloucester, ON) has been selected to the Canadian Baseball Network's 2008 All-Canadian College All-Star second team. McGovern was a Third Team All-American helping Monroe Community College (Rochester, NY) to the NCJAA Div. II World Series. He was one of the top pitchers in the nation, compiling a perfect 9-0 mark with a 1.52 ERA.
Full Story » »
13 Dec 2008
ONC Winter Instructor Signs with Astros
The Ottawa Citizen, Saturday, December 13, 2008 - The New York Yankees landed C.C., as in Sabathia. The Houston Astros countered with T.J., as in Burton.
Ottawa's T.J. Burton, an unrestricted free agent right-hander, has signed a contract with the Astros after eight years with the Cleveland Indians organization, including a stint with Triple-A Buffalo in 2008. Burton, still just 25, agreed to the deal just two days into the free agent shopping period, hoping a change of scenery might accelerate his journey to the major leagues.
Full Story » »
01 Dec 2008
2009 Winter Camp Early Bird Deadline Fast Approaching!
Register for our annual winter camp before December 15th and join at the reduced rate of $275. Players 14yrs to 18yrs are welcome to advance their baseball development and take their game toward an elite level with top-level instructors.
Program
January 11, 2009 to April 7, 2009
Registration Info » »
21 Nov 2008
Brett Sabourin Signs
Brett Sabourin, a three-year Canadians veteran, beat the Wednesday midnight deadline by agreeing to a four-year scholarship at Niagara University in upstate New York.
Full Story » »
20 Nov 2008
Alex Baldock Signs
Alex Baldock has brawn and brains. A rising star on the field and in the classroom, St. Joe's shortstop powers his way to NCAA scholarship.
Full Story » »
05 Nov 2008
Senior Denten Neill voted Team Captain
Old Westbury, N.Y. - Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadian (2004-2005) standout Denten Neill (Wakefield, Quebec) has been elected as Captain for the 2009 season by his teammates and coaches at the New York Institute of Technology. As a junior last season, Neill finished second on the team with a .288 batting average and led the Bears with 17 stolen bases while earning DI Independent Baseball All-Academic Team honors for the second consecutive season.
In other news, Chris Latimer, a one-time ONC teammate of Neill's, and Jake Devine, who played for ONC in 2001, are playing professionally in Australia.
22 Oct 2008
2009 Winter Training Camp
Registration is now being accepted for our annual winter camp. We invite all competitive players, 14yrs to 18yrs, looking to advance their baseball development and take their game toward an elite level with experienced top-level coaches/instructors, to join us. ONC conducts a comprehensive instructional program, including conditioning, full baseball skills & drills, and live hitting in a full size enclosed batting cage. This allows coaches & instructors to properly assess player's strengths and assist in areas that require development to play at the top level.
Program & Registration » »
07 Oct 2008
Looking Towards 2009
ONC is looking towards 2009 with our annual Winter Camp which builds on our 2008 successes where our teams saw action from Niagara to New Brunswick to New York, with several stops along the way in Ontario, Quebec and the Northeastern US.
Full Story » »
06 Oct 2008
ONC Alumni Named to All-Star Team
Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadians (2005-07) standout Chris Bisson was named to the post season second-team All-New York Collegiate Baseball League for his play this summer with Amsterdam, New York. Bisson, a sophomore infielder with the University of Kentucky Wildcats, batted .301 with three home runs and 18 RBIs. He also successfully stole 17 bases in 18 attempts. Bisson played three seasons in a Canadians' uniform and was a member of Team Ontario at the Canada Cup in 2007.
05 Sep 2008
ONC University and College Signing Announcements
The Ottawa-Nepean Canadians Baseball Club would like to congratulate our 2008 Graduates and Scholarship Recipients. In 2008, almost 80% of our graduating players will advance into their post secondary life with baseball. Several of our players entering into Grade 12 have already been approached by schools for next year, some with offers for the fall signing period.
Greg Daviault 2008 (P) Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA (NCAA - D2)
Andrew Fiore 2008 (P/INF) Siena College, Albany, NY (NCAA - D1)
Taylor Frederick 2008 (C) Panola College, Carthage, TX (NJCAA - D1)
Jeremy Lockwood-Menard 2008 (P) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Albany, NY, (NCAA - D3)
Matt Prosper 2008 (OF) Thompson River University, Kamloops, BC (CCBC)
Jordan Kritsch 2007 (P) Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY (NJCAA - D2)
Eitan Maoz 2007 (C) Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND (NAIA)
We wish all our players the best in the next phase in their lives as student-athletes.
23 Jul 2008
ONC 18Us Knock Off Five Provincial All-Star Teams
The Ottawa-Nepean Canadians 18Us, like everybody else, will have to buy tickets to get into any games at next month's Canada Cup Championship in Medicine Hat, Alberta. But they have left an impression on five of the teams going.
Full Story » »
12 Jun 2008
ONC Players Selected to Ontario's 37-Man Roster
Alex Baldock, Brett Sabourin and Steve Bowes, all players with the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians Baseball Club, have been selected by Baseball Ontario from more than 200 players province-wide to the 37-man roster. They will compete for the final 18 positions on the Ontario baseball team to play at the Canada Cup in August.
All three are trying to follow former Canadians, Matt McCarney (drafted in 2006 by Tampa Bay Rays, now with New York Mets), Steve Osterer (Cornell University) and Chris Bisson (University of Kentucky), in playing for the provincial team.
27 May 2008
ONC Baseball's Annual Golf Tournament
Based on the past success and fun had by all, the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians Baseball Club is once again holding their annual golf tournament fundraiser. This year, the tournament will be held on Friday, July 25th at Manderley on the Green.
Full Story » »
14 Mar 2008
Ottawans Help Canada Get in The Games
Burton, Kusiewicz pitch in ninth with trip to Olympics on the line.
Full Story » »
26 Feb 2008
Bisson Gets First Hit at Kentucky
Orleans native Chris Bisson doubled down the left-field line in only his fourth NCAA collegiate at-bat, helping the Kentucky University Wildcats to a sweep at the Coca-Cola Classic baseball tournament in Mobile, Alabama, this past weekend. Bisson, a graduate of the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians program,
Full Story » »
06 Feb 2008
Hannah Martensen - For the Love of the Game/
Youngest Again!
Hannah Martensen, who is spending the winter at training camp with the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians, is off to Hong Kong to play on the "North Stars" women's baseball team in the Phoenix Cup 2008 Hong Kong Women's Baseball Tournament 14-17 Feb 2008.
Full Story » »
29 Jan 2008
2008 Schedule Announced
The Ottawa-Nepean Canadians will open the 2008 Premier Baseball League of Ontario regular-season schedule April 26th against Team Ontario.
Full Story » »
2009 ONC 16U & 18U Team Tryouts
ONC is pleased to annouce we will be holding tryouts for our 2009 16U and 18U Summer Teams as follows:
| Date | Time | Team | Location |
| March 29 | 10:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 1:00pm | 16U 18U | Bell Sensplex |
| March 31 | 10:00pm - 11:00pm | 16U & 18U | Superdome (Ben Franklin Park) |
| April 5 | 10:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 1:00pm | 16U 18U | Bell Sensplex |
For those interested players that are not currently participating in our Winter Training Program, please contact Don Campbell at dcampbell@thecitizen.canwest.com. There will be no fee for tryouts.
04 Mar 2009
Chris Bisson Belts Two-Out, Two-Run Walk-Off Blast to Beat EKU
Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadian and Kentucky sophomore Chris Bisson's two-out, two-run walk-off shot in the bottom of the ninth - his first career home run - lifted the No. 29 Kentucky Wildcats to a dramatic 9-8 comeback win over Eastern Kentucky.
UK Release » »
02 Mar 2009
ONC Coach Italy Bound
Story by Bob Elliott, Canadian Baseball Network
Tim Nelson, who has coached the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians for the previous three seasons, will be taking a leave of absence from his job to take a coaching job in Verona, Italy from March 5-Sept. 30. Nelson was an Alan Hanock Bulldog and drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh round of the 1998 draft - as the second Canadian selected that year.
He will be overseeing an organization in Verona that has a men's team, as well as a 21-and-under, 16U and 14U teams. Each team has a staff in place, but management wants a North American influence to run the organization and help to teach the coaches.
04 Feb 2009
ONC Alumni Kushneriuk Earns Student-Athlete Honors
Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadians standout (2004-05) Chris Kushneriuk has earned Male Student-Athlete of the Week honors at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh.
Full Story » »
22 Jan 2009
Long-Time ONC Coach Don Campbell Receives Ottawa Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement
There's more to being a baseball coach than just filling out the lineup card, instructing and motivating the players, and occasionally disagreeing with the umpires.
Just ask Ottawa-Nepean Canadians' Don Campbell, who during his 28 years as a coach knows the importance of arriving at the diamond two hours in advance to help cut the grass, rake the infield or organize parents to buy food for the players between a doubleheader.
In the end, when all of those little things that don't show up in the box score are added to the hundreds of memorable player moments, big things can happen.
One of those heart-stoppers occurred for Campbell last night during the Ottawa Sports Awards dinner at Algonquin College that could rank with watching his players develop their careers through university or minor league baseball opportunities.
Campbell, who is in his 25th year at the Citizen and works as a sports writer, was presented the lifetime achievement award for sports volunteer or administrator for his service to baseball spanning four decades.
Full Story » »
CBN Release » »
20 Jan 2009
ONC to Face Jefferson Community College in Exhibition Double-Header
The Ottawa-Nepean Canadians will face Jefferson Community College in an exhibition double-header Tuesday April 28 in Watertown, New York.
The Canadians are already scheduled to open their Premier Baseball League of Ontario schedule April 25-26. The PBLO will be announcing its 2009 schedule next week.
19 Jan 2009
ONC Alumni, Peter Hoy, Cracks Top 100 List for Most Influential, Honourable Mention to Don Campbell
The Toronto Sun Media has released it's annual poll of The 100 Most Influential Canadians in Baseball. For the 2008 poll, former Ottawa-Nepean Canadians player Peter Hoy ranks #92. Don Campbell receives honourable mention on this prestigious list.
CBN Release » »
06 Jan 2009
University at Buffalo Baseball Announces 2009-2010 Signees
BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo head baseball coach Ron Torgalski has announced the addition of five new players to the UB baseball program, having signed National Letters of Intent for the 2009-2010 season. Joining the Bulls next season will be Alex Baldock (Nepean, Ontario/St. Joseph's), Gavin Black (Rochester, NY/Hilton), Alex Lindenmayer (Penfield, NY/Penfield), Tom Murphy (West Monroe, NY/Central Square) and Darren Travers (Nashville, TN/Cerro Coso CC).
"The coaching staff is very excited to have these five young men join our program," said Torgalski. "With this class we were not looking for big numbers but quality players and I really feel like we accomplished that as a program. We identified our immediate needs early and recruiting coordinator Jim Koerner did a terrific job of addressing our needs".
A 6-3 shortstop/third baseman, Baldock, has won two Canadian National Championships. As a sophomore, Baldock, batted .488 for the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians, coached by Don Campbell. This past summer, Baldock hit above .500 while sending 10 over the fence. Torgalski speaks very highly of Baldock's size and potential, "Alex is a big physical athlete with a tremendous upside. He has the potential to be a middle of the order hitter for us. He has a great work ethic and is an outstanding student-athlete".
UB Release » »
14 Dec 2008
ONC Alumni McGovern Named to All-Star Team
Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadians right-hander Matt McGovern (sophomore, Gloucester, ON) has been selected to the Canadian Baseball Network's 2008 All-Canadian College All-Star second team. McGovern was a Third Team All-American helping Monroe Community College (Rochester, NY) to the NCJAA Div. II World Series. He was one of the top pitchers in the nation, compiling a perfect 9-0 mark with a 1.52 ERA.
Full Story » »
13 Dec 2008
ONC Winter Instructor Signs with Astros
The Ottawa Citizen, Saturday, December 13, 2008 - The New York Yankees landed C.C., as in Sabathia. The Houston Astros countered with T.J., as in Burton.
Ottawa's T.J. Burton, an unrestricted free agent right-hander, has signed a contract with the Astros after eight years with the Cleveland Indians organization, including a stint with Triple-A Buffalo in 2008. Burton, still just 25, agreed to the deal just two days into the free agent shopping period, hoping a change of scenery might accelerate his journey to the major leagues.
Full Story » »
01 Dec 2008
2009 Winter Camp Early Bird Deadline Fast Approaching!
Register for our annual winter camp before December 15th and join at the reduced rate of $275. Players 14yrs to 18yrs are welcome to advance their baseball development and take their game toward an elite level with top-level instructors.
Program
January 11, 2009 to April 7, 2009
| Sundays | 9:00am - 10:30am | 16U | Bell Sensplex | |
| 10:30am - 12:00pm | 18U | Bell Sensplex | ||
| Tuesdays | 10:00pm - 11:00pm | 16U & 18U | Superdome at Ben Franklin Park (Hunt Club Road and Greenbank) |
Registration Info » »
21 Nov 2008
Brett Sabourin Signs
Brett Sabourin, a three-year Canadians veteran, beat the Wednesday midnight deadline by agreeing to a four-year scholarship at Niagara University in upstate New York.
Full Story » »
20 Nov 2008
Alex Baldock Signs
Alex Baldock has brawn and brains. A rising star on the field and in the classroom, St. Joe's shortstop powers his way to NCAA scholarship.
Full Story » »
05 Nov 2008
Senior Denten Neill voted Team Captain
Old Westbury, N.Y. - Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadian (2004-2005) standout Denten Neill (Wakefield, Quebec) has been elected as Captain for the 2009 season by his teammates and coaches at the New York Institute of Technology. As a junior last season, Neill finished second on the team with a .288 batting average and led the Bears with 17 stolen bases while earning DI Independent Baseball All-Academic Team honors for the second consecutive season.
In other news, Chris Latimer, a one-time ONC teammate of Neill's, and Jake Devine, who played for ONC in 2001, are playing professionally in Australia.
22 Oct 2008
2009 Winter Training Camp
Registration is now being accepted for our annual winter camp. We invite all competitive players, 14yrs to 18yrs, looking to advance their baseball development and take their game toward an elite level with experienced top-level coaches/instructors, to join us. ONC conducts a comprehensive instructional program, including conditioning, full baseball skills & drills, and live hitting in a full size enclosed batting cage. This allows coaches & instructors to properly assess player's strengths and assist in areas that require development to play at the top level.
Program & Registration » »
07 Oct 2008
Looking Towards 2009
ONC is looking towards 2009 with our annual Winter Camp which builds on our 2008 successes where our teams saw action from Niagara to New Brunswick to New York, with several stops along the way in Ontario, Quebec and the Northeastern US.
Full Story » »
06 Oct 2008
ONC Alumni Named to All-Star Team
Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadians (2005-07) standout Chris Bisson was named to the post season second-team All-New York Collegiate Baseball League for his play this summer with Amsterdam, New York. Bisson, a sophomore infielder with the University of Kentucky Wildcats, batted .301 with three home runs and 18 RBIs. He also successfully stole 17 bases in 18 attempts. Bisson played three seasons in a Canadians' uniform and was a member of Team Ontario at the Canada Cup in 2007.
05 Sep 2008
ONC University and College Signing Announcements
The Ottawa-Nepean Canadians Baseball Club would like to congratulate our 2008 Graduates and Scholarship Recipients. In 2008, almost 80% of our graduating players will advance into their post secondary life with baseball. Several of our players entering into Grade 12 have already been approached by schools for next year, some with offers for the fall signing period.
Greg Daviault 2008 (P) Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA (NCAA - D2)
Andrew Fiore 2008 (P/INF) Siena College, Albany, NY (NCAA - D1)
Taylor Frederick 2008 (C) Panola College, Carthage, TX (NJCAA - D1)
Jeremy Lockwood-Menard 2008 (P) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Albany, NY, (NCAA - D3)
Matt Prosper 2008 (OF) Thompson River University, Kamloops, BC (CCBC)
Jordan Kritsch 2007 (P) Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY (NJCAA - D2)
Eitan Maoz 2007 (C) Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND (NAIA)
We wish all our players the best in the next phase in their lives as student-athletes.
23 Jul 2008
ONC 18Us Knock Off Five Provincial All-Star Teams
The Ottawa-Nepean Canadians 18Us, like everybody else, will have to buy tickets to get into any games at next month's Canada Cup Championship in Medicine Hat, Alberta. But they have left an impression on five of the teams going.
Full Story » »
12 Jun 2008
ONC Players Selected to Ontario's 37-Man Roster
Alex Baldock, Brett Sabourin and Steve Bowes, all players with the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians Baseball Club, have been selected by Baseball Ontario from more than 200 players province-wide to the 37-man roster. They will compete for the final 18 positions on the Ontario baseball team to play at the Canada Cup in August.
All three are trying to follow former Canadians, Matt McCarney (drafted in 2006 by Tampa Bay Rays, now with New York Mets), Steve Osterer (Cornell University) and Chris Bisson (University of Kentucky), in playing for the provincial team.
27 May 2008
ONC Baseball's Annual Golf Tournament
Based on the past success and fun had by all, the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians Baseball Club is once again holding their annual golf tournament fundraiser. This year, the tournament will be held on Friday, July 25th at Manderley on the Green.
Full Story » »
14 Mar 2008
Ottawans Help Canada Get in The Games
Burton, Kusiewicz pitch in ninth with trip to Olympics on the line.
Full Story » »
26 Feb 2008
Bisson Gets First Hit at Kentucky
Orleans native Chris Bisson doubled down the left-field line in only his fourth NCAA collegiate at-bat, helping the Kentucky University Wildcats to a sweep at the Coca-Cola Classic baseball tournament in Mobile, Alabama, this past weekend. Bisson, a graduate of the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians program,
Full Story » »
06 Feb 2008
Hannah Martensen - For the Love of the Game/
Youngest Again!
Hannah Martensen, who is spending the winter at training camp with the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians, is off to Hong Kong to play on the "North Stars" women's baseball team in the Phoenix Cup 2008 Hong Kong Women's Baseball Tournament 14-17 Feb 2008.
Full Story » »
29 Jan 2008
2008 Schedule Announced
The Ottawa-Nepean Canadians will open the 2008 Premier Baseball League of Ontario regular-season schedule April 26th against Team Ontario.
Full Story » »