Opening:
Another great Alumni and successful Alumni Dinner.  Thanks to all those who participated and came out!
 
Varsity Results:

 

  • Sat. Oct. 13 vs. Trent @ Home.  The boys put in a free scoring display with the game put to bed with a score of 6-0 at half time!  The final would be close to double digits with a 9-0 final as Carleton remains a “Trent Killa” (Stefan Karajovanovic x 3, Ricky Comba x 1, Jimi Aribido x 2, Kelly Lowry x1, Scott Mazzotta x1, Gabi Bitar x1). 
  • Sun. Oct. 14 vs. UOIT @ Home.  Gabi Bitar opened the scoring in the 3rd minute of play to give Carleton a 1-0 lead.  Stefan added the second in the 51st minute with Gabi again getting on the score board in the 61st minute to end the game 3-0. 

 

 
Another 6 point weekend as Carleton faces RMC and Queens at home this weekend.  The Ravens are now 12-1-1 and tied on points in first but with a better goal differential.  Carleton leads the conference with 51 goals, averaging 3.69 goals per game. They are the only team in the OUA to average over 3 goals per game.  Jimi Aribido leads the OUA’s in assists and our defence has the best goal against average.
Standings:      GP W L T GF GA GD  PTS
1 Carleton       14 12 1 1 51   7   44   37
2 Ryerson        14 12 1 1 40   8    32  37
3 Toronto        14 10 4 0 37 17    20  30
4 Queen’s        15 9 5 1 29   17    12  28
5 Nipissing      14  6  7  1      21   25  19
6 Laurentian     14 5 8 1         18   18  16
7 UOIT   15 4 11 0 12  27  15   12
8 RMC           15 2 11 2 12  50  38    8
9 Trent          15 1 13 1 17 68  51    4 
 
Next up for Varsity
A big one Sunday for those who can make it out with Queens at home! Sunday October 21st – QUEENS AT HOME!!!  A rally call for as many alumni as possible to make it for this match!
 
Alumni Weekend & Dinner Recap:
 
Saturday October 13th:
– The day started off with a brisk Saturday afternoon and the Alumni in attendance for some pizza and beverages.  Young Christian Hoefler was a stomping machine at the tailgate as he begged for some violence.  Although the game lacked the competitive and combative nature it was made up for with plenty of goals!  A 9-0 smashing made it uncomfortable for the attending alumni to provide any comical commentary.  Shout out to the boys in the booth though for providing endless sound bites for those watching via OUA.tv
 
Our dinner hall opened for business with many thanks to those who set up and Hoefler Catering for the food.  Special thanks to our beautiful bartenders: Women’s Varsity Assistant Coach Gina & Women’s Soccer Alumni Katie Chinkiwsky.  The food was fantastic as usual and the atmosphere and banter was on point as everyone was able to catch up with many past teammates and Alumni brothers.
 
2018 “Mike Lanos” Award Recipicant:
Dante Cobisa.
This award is given by the Alumni executive, on behalf of all CSAA members, to the varsity player who best represents the qualities and spirit of Carleton Soccer (as demonstrated by Raven great, Mike Lanos): Leadership, commitment, hard-work and team spirit both on and off the pitch are among the qualities exhibited and demonstrated by the player selected for this award. 
 
2018 Special Guest Speaker:
Marty Lauter (Player: 85-88, 93, & Assistant Coach 94-00)
Thank you to Marty for first accepting to be the guest speaker and sharing your story as one of the Raven GOAT’s.  Additionally, Congrats on the recognition as Guests Speakers are these are chosen from the Alumni Executive as a honour and allude to their dedication, commitment, influence and respect earned in their role as Carleton Soccer Member, Player, Coach and/or Alumni.  Marty shared some of his insights from his time as a player, coach, thoughts of the program (current and past) as well as works of wisdom to the current Varsity group.  Thank you Marty, we were honoured to have you as our guest speaker and to hear from you. 
 
Our previously Guest Speaker have been:
Sandy Mackie (2012), Brian Burns (2013), Stephen Ball (2014), Michael Zaboriski (2015), Mike Lanos (2016) and Joey Kewin (2017)
 
Further speeches were given from:
Stevie Ball – who introduced the guest speaker.
Sandy Mackie – presenting a gift to Marty and insight Marty as a person, athlete and assistant coach.
Kwesi Loney – who discussed the current and future plans for the Varsity program.
Mike Hoelfer – who was the MC of the event and ensured everything was kept in order.
 
Waverly and beyond:
Anything afterhours is always taken to the grave as the gentleman that we are….good times as always and expected.
 
Alumni & Guests:
Another THANK YOU to all the Alumni who made it out to the game and/or dinner.  It’s always a special occasion when getting together with your past Raven teammates.  Cheers to all.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
Joey Leaflor Cup:
– Sun, Oct. 28th
– 3:00pm. @ Carleton University.
– Annual game of Carleton Alumni vs. Algonquin Alumni in Joe Leaflors’ honour who played for both organizations prior to his passing in 2012.
 
OTHER:
 
Alumni Dues:
If you have not paid yet, sent your $40 dues that helps cover expenses as well as provide a donation back to the Varsity team.  Please email transfer your dues and anyone participating in any of the above events must be in good standing and have your dues paid for the year. 
 
Watching the game from home:
You can tune in to watch the game from your home, work or the road via: OUA.tv
Games have live commentary from yours truly: Stevie Ball and Alex “AZ”
 
JOBBIE ON!!!!    
 
Your CSAA Exec.
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