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INDOOR SPECIALIST Photo by James Lissimore During the first leg of the 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Series, Cole Thompson was the rider to beat.

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CLEAN AND GREEN Photo by James Lissimore Although he’s switched teams for 2018, Shawn Maffenbeier is looking for the same result as last season.

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TIME TO DEFEND Photo by James Lissimore Matt Goerke is ready to defend his 2017 450 class championship.

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WELCOME TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF CANADIAN MOTOCROSS he 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Series will mark the first year of the newly

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designed Canadian motocross program. After 25 years of amazing racing under the care of CMRC and Mark Stallybrass, they handed the reins over to Jetwerx.

Mark has brought this sport to new heights; myself and the Jetwerx team plan on continuing the growth of our beloved sport. May 26, 2018 will be the start of the

outdoor portion of the Triple Crown Series called the MXtour Nationals.

Year one of Arenacross is in the books and two champions have already crowned. The 2017 250 National Champion, Shawn Maffenbeier, continued his dominance in the small bike class and took home his second 250 title in a mere 8 months. In the big bike class it was KTM rider Cole Thompson who won all but one main event in the six round series to claim the 450 Championship, and set the tone for the year in the chase for $100,000.

2017 450 Motocross Champ, Matt Goerke, is getting back up to speed after a wrist injury he suffered in the winter that hampered his results in AX. He will be looking to catch up in the Triple Crown points and add a fourth title to his trophy case. The 450 class is deep in talent this year, with past multi-time Canadian Champs Colton Facciotti, Kaven Benoit and Tyler Medaglia all looking for that top spot again. Add in the super quick riders from south of the border - Mike Alessi, Dillan Epstein, Cade Clason, among others -and this 450 MXtour Championship should be one to remember.

Heading into the 250 Championship, it’s hard not to put your money on the reigning champ, Shawn Maffenbeier. He has been a man on a mission over the last year and a half. Will he keep his title streak going? A few guys that might be able to give you answers to that question are Yamaha’s Jess Pettis, GDR Honda’s Dylan Wright, and Redemption KTM’s Josh Osby. Also eyes will be on the rookie battles between young Tanner Ward and Marco Cannella; both are set for their first full year of Pro racing.

Another addition to this yea’rs program is bringing Women’s Motocross back in with the 250/450 Pro racing, all taking place on Saturdays. You’ll be able to catch four rounds of WMX West, as well as four rounds of WMX East. Big things for Amateur racing are in store with the brand new “Parts Canada Amateur Opens,” which is a Regional Championship on the Sunday after Pro day with huge trophies, live streaming, podium interviews, and awards ceremonies to name a few are some awesome things lined up for the Amateur program this year.

With a few brand new tracks to the outdoor series, Popkum Motor Park and McNabb Valley, as well as a few fan favourites coming back to the tour, Sand Del Lee MX and Walton MX, the whole Jetwerx crew is excited to take the racing outdoors. With all the TV coverage being covered

by TSN, and the Series having the most airings in the history of Canadian Motocross, things are looking bright for the future of our sport. To catch up with everything involving the Rockstar Triple Crown Series, it can be found on the website www.rockstartriplecrown.com, which includes the amazing Race Day LIVE streaming coverage, Live timing, results and all things Canadian Moto.

For the person that needs the action at their finger tips, Instagram @triplecrownseries, twitter @ triplecrownser and Facebook (/Rockstartriplecrown).

To all the Moto enthusiasts out there, I truly hope you enjoy the racing, and come join us in the growth of this amazing sport of Motocross here in Canada.

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY TRIPLE CROWN MXTOUR SERIES SERIES SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MAY 26 Wild Rose MX Park, Calgary, Alberta

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Popkum Motor Park Popkum, British Columbia

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whopping $100,000 cheque, while the

schedule. There will no longer be a LCQ

has seen some major

250 Pro/Am Champ will earn $10,000.

(Last Chance Qualifier), instead MXtour

changes to the racing

At the end of the year, Canada will

will have two timed qualifying sessions.

series. In the past,

see six Championships decided (450

Another huge addition to the program is

riders would battle it

AX/MX/SX, 250 AX/MX/SX) as well

having the Women’s National on the same

out for 10 rounds of Outdoor Motocross

as the Triple Crown Champions. With

day as the Pros. WMX will be split into two

over a three month period from June to

the first two Championships completed

championships (West and East) and will be

August. Jetwerx and Rockstar are proud

in early April for AXtour, we’ve seen

run throughout Saturday morning.

to announce the new racing format;

a couple Canadian speedsters take

fans will now see Canadian race action

the top step with #16 Cole Thompson

day, Jetwerx and Parts Canada teamed

from March until November with the

winning the 450 Championship and the

up for the Amateur racers out there with

newly formed 18-round series called the

#3 Kawasaki rider, Shawn Maffenbeier,

the newly formed Parts Canada Amateur

Rockstar Energy Triple Crown.

easily winning the 250 Championship.

Opens. The Amateur Opens will take

Both of these guys will enter the MXtour

place on each Sunday and will be a

with targets on their backs.

Regional Championship Race, as well as

different disciplines of racing, starting in the Spring with Arenacross (AXtour),

Blackwater MX Track, Prince George, British Columbia

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

or 2018, Canada

The Triple Crown is broken into three

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

A few more changes for the new

With so much emphasis on the Pro

a rider’s Badge to the much anticipated

moving into the traditional Motocross

series moving into 2018 is the change

return of the Walton Grand National

(MXtour) in the Summer months, and

from Sunday Pro racing to Saturday.

Championship in mid-August.

finishing up the Fall with Supercross

The change came early in the process

(SXtour). Each series will have its own

of building the MXtour for the better,

series, the addition of two new National

250 and 450 Champion/Points chase,

and to allow more time to prep the

tracks have the riders and fans excited

with an ultimate goal of being crowned

tracks leading up to the Pro day (moving

for a new opportunity and possibly new

the Triple Crown Champion. The Triple

Amateur Day to Sunday). This will allow

series favourites. For the first time, the

Crown Championship is won by having

the track crew to dig the dirt deeper

series will be heading to Popkum, BC

accumulated the highest amount of

creating better/rougher lines for these

and Minnedosa, MB, two stellar facilities

points over the 18 rounds of racing. The

Pros to use their skills. With the new day

ready to step up to the big stage of

450 Triple Crown Champ will earn a

comes a new format with the Practice

National Motocross racing.

Among a few other changes to the

Mcnabb Valley MX Minnedosa, Manitoba

SATURDAY, JULY 7 Sand Del Lee MX Ashton, Ontario

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Gopher Dunes, Courtland, Ontario

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Riverglade MX Salisbury, New Brunswick

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Motocross Deschambault, Deschambault, Quebec

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Walton MX Walton, Ontario

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MXTOUR RACE DAY SCHEDULE 7:30am - Riders Meeting (Mandatory) 8:00am - MX2 Practice 1 (10 mins FREE - 10 mins TIMED) **Unseeded 8:25am - MX2 Practice 2 (10 mins FREE - 10 mins TIMED) **Seeded 8:45am - Women’s Practice (15 mins) 9:05am - MX1 Practice 1 (10 mins FREE - 10 mins TIMED) **Seeded 9:25am - MX1 Practice 2 (10 mins FREE - 10 mins TIMED) **Unseeded 9:45am - Track Maintenance 10:00am - ROCKSTAR PIT PARTY STARTS 10:00am - Women’s Moto 1 (15mins +2 laps) 10:25am - MX2 Timed qualifying (15 mins) **Unseeded 10:45am - MX2 Timed qualifying (15 mins) **Seeded 11:05am - MX1 Timed qualifying (15 mins) **Seeded 11:25am - MX1 Timed qualifying (15 mins) **Unseeded 11:45am - Track Maintenance 12:00pm - Women’s Moto 2 (15 mins +2 laps) 12:30pm - Opening Ceremonies 12:40pm - MX2 Hot Lap 12:45pm - MX2 Moto 1 1:15pm - MX2 Podium Interviews / Track Maintenance 1:30pm - MX1 Hot Lap 1:35pm - MX1 Moto 1 2:15pm - MX1 Podium Interviews / Track Maintenance 2:40pm - MX2 Hot Lap 2:45pm - MX2 Moto 2 3:15pm - MX2 Podium Interviews / Track Maintenance 3:30pm - MX1 Hot Lap 3:35pm - MX1 Moto 2 Start 4:15pm - MX1 Podium Interviews / Track Maintenance

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CATCHING UP WITH JETWERX PRESIDENT JUSTIN THOMPSON

THIS YEAR WILL BE THE FIRST OF BIG CHANGES THAT RECENTLY TOOK PLACE WITHIN THE SPORT. AFTER 25 YEARS OF BEING THE MAN BEHIND THE BEST RACING THAT THIS COUNTRY HAS EVER WITNESSED, MARK STALLYBRASS HAS OFFICIALLY HANDED THE REINS OVER TO JUSTIN THOMPSON. FOR THE PAST TWO SEASONS, THOMPSON HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN BRINGING HIS ONCE USA BASED AX TOUR TO CANADIAN CITES LIKE SARNIA, BARRIE, LONDON AND CALGARY. HOWEVER, ON FEBRUARY 24TH, 2018, THOMPSON AND HIS JETWERX CREW LAUNCHED THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK TRIPLE CROWN, WHICH INCLUDES BOTH INDOOR EVENTS AS WELL AS A NINE ROUND, COAST TO COAST OUTDOOR SERIES. WITH A VERY EXCITING YEAR AHEAD IN 2018, WE SAT DOWN WITH THE MAN BEHIND ALL OF THESE NEW CHANGES, JUSTIN THOMPSON.

T H A N K S F O R TA K I N G T H E

step forward in raising awareness of the sport

W E L L , FA S T F O R WA R D T O 2 0 1 8

TIME TO SPEAK WITH US, WE

throughout the country, now we’re looking

AND THE OUTDOOR SERIES IS

I M A G I N E T H AT Y O U ’ R E V E RY

forward to taking our show to the Outdoors

A R E A L I T Y. Y O U M U S T B E V E RY

B U S Y T H E S E D AY S .

at some of the best tracks in Canada. We are

PROUD?

Thanks for giving me a chance to

excited to bring a fresh new look to an already

Yes, it feels good to start putting our dream into

talk about our 2018 projects. We are

very successful series that CMRC has put on for

reality, but it only lasted so long. Now it’s back

absolutely wide open getting things

the last 25 years.

to the grind to insure this series is not only going to be a success in Canada, but to put Canada

dialed for the outdoor motocross portion of the Rockstar Energy Drink Triple

WHEN YOU BROUGHT YOUR

on the world stage of racing series, such as the

Crown. The transition this year been a

USA INSPIRED INDOOR EVENTS

MXGP, or AMA Outdoors/Supercross. We have

lengthy process from hiring new staff,

T O C A N A D A I N 2 0 1 5 , WA S

tracks, venues, riders and teams that are world

to organizing venues and tracks, to

T H E I N T E N T I O N A LWAY S T O

class, so we need to assure we have a racing

navigating the CMRC buyout, and I’m

E V E N T U A L LY H AV E A N O U T D O O R

platform that matches that prestige.

only expecting it to get busier.

S E R I E S O N E D AY ?

Yes, we had plans to do an outdoor series for

M A N Y H AV E C A L L E D T H I S T H E

YOU JUST FINISHED THE

over the past five years, but our planning was

‘NEXT CHAPTER’ IN CANADIAN

AXTOUR OF THE TRIPLE

further down the road. Originally it was going

MOTOCROSS. DOES IT FEEL LIKE

CROWN, WHICH SEEMED TO

to be an Arenacross Series with the addition of

T H AT T O Y O U ?

BE A SUCCESS, PLUS YOU

some Supercross events, and then build off that

I think that’s a good way to put it. Mark

RECEIVED A LOT OF SUPPORT

to eventually have all three disciplines (MX, SX,

Stallybrass brought this country to a level unseen

F R O M T H E I N D U S T RY.

AX) in one race series. So yes, we had the idea

before and put on some amazing races over the

Yes, we have been very appreciative of

in place but timing was delayed a bit. Once we

last 25 years. But like anything, it comes time for

all the support we have received towards

started working on the project and landed a deal

fresh blood and a new insight for growth. With

our venture into Canadian Arenacross.

with our major sponsors, it just seemed like the

doing anything for that many years, it gets old

It’s been great to see the growth across

timing was right to make a push for our end game

and you eventually get burnt out. We have some

the country since its inception. The

of building the Triple Crown.

big shoes to fill, and I hope the next 25 years can

Arenacross series this year was another

be as successful as the last.

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UN L I K E I N D O O R R ACING W HE R E

NOT O N LY ARE

IN YOUR MIND,

T H E RE WA S N ’ T ALR E ADY A SE R IE S IN

Y OU STARTI N G

WHAT HAS

P L A CE , F O R T H E R OCKSTAR E NE R GY

UP A NEW

BEEN THE MOST

T RI P L E CRO W N T O BE R E ALLY

SE R IE S, B UT

DIFFICULT PART

SU C CE S S F U L , T HE LONG STANDING,

Y OU AN D M ARK

OF THIS PROCESS

2 5- YE A R C M RC NAT IONALS HAD T O

[ STALLYB RASS]

SINCE YOU FIRST

B E RE P L A C E D A S T HE R E CE R TAINLY

W E R E AL SO AB L E

ANNOUNCED

C O U L D N ’ T BE T W O NAT IONAL

T O SE CURE A

THE ROCKSTAR

O U T D O O R S E RI ES IN CANADA.

DE AL FOR YOU

ENERGY DRINK

C A N YO U TA K E US T HR OUGH T HE

T O PURCH ASE

TRIPLE CROWN

P RO C E S S O F H OW Y OU W E R E ABLE

T HE CMRC.

IN AUGUST?

T O GE T T H I S D O NE ?

MANY PEOPL E I N

The hardest part was

This process was a lengthy one. Mark and I were

T HE IN DUSTRY

making people believe

in talks since March 2017. The process was a

T HOUGH T A

that there was going

very long ordeal, but very professional. We didn’t

DE AL LI KE TH I S

to be a series, making

always see eye to eye but we managed to work

W OUL D N EVER

them believe we had

things out. Mark was ready to retire from the

HAPPEN , B UT

Rockstar Energy’s

promoting to enjoy his summers off with family

Y OU TWO WERE

full support and the

and friends. I believe he saw a chance for his

ABLE TO PUL L

Triple Crown was no

legacy to live on and he was able to pass on the

IT OFF. CAN

joke. It’s been our

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE 2018 SCHEDULE. THE AX PORTION

torch. So, with Mark’s retirement and Rockstar

Y OU TAL K TO

struggle from the first

STARTED IN LATE FEBRUARY IN BC, AND THE OUTDOOR

Energy joining forces with us, this cleared the

US ABOUT H OW

time we mentioned

SERIES IN CALGARY STARTS IN LATE MAY. WAS THE FINAL

path to reform the only Canadian Pro Racing

T HIS DEAL CAM E

the thought of doing

SCHEDULE DIFFICULT TO PUT TOGETHER?

Series into our Triple Crown concept; a vision we

T O FR UI TI ON ?

this series. People

The Motocross portion of the schedule is typically easy for the fact that these

expect to generate a lot of interest in Canadian

Believe me, we

were comfortable

are tracks set to race motocross, so it’s just a matter of shuffling their local

Motocross.

doubted it at times as

with the familiarity

club races around to assure we have the date we need. But when you get

well, but Mark and I

of the Nationals they

into these high-end arenas, they have hockey, concerts, circus shows, rodeos,

FORMER CMRC OWNER MARK

kept working on it -

were racing, plus there

etc., so scheduling those are tough, on top of us flipping our schedule for

STALLYBRASS OBVIOUSLY DID A LOT

lots of meetings and

were failed attempts

Arenacross from Fall to Spring.

FOR CANADIAN MOTOCROSS OVER

phone calls. There

in the past that made

THE YEARS. I WAS AROUND IN THE

were so many moving

people believe there

WE KN OW TH AT JETWERX H A S SUC C ESSF ULLY R UN

EARLY 1990S WHEN THERE WAS VERY

parts involved with the

was never going to be

I N DOOR EVEN TS FOR SO L O NG . D O ES T H E O UT D O O R

LITTLE MONEY WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.

Nationals and CMRC,

change. Once Mark

PART OF TH I S M AKE YOU NERV O US AT A LL?

SOME OF THAT WAS DUE TO THE

it wasn’t so cut and

took a step back from

Not at all, we are excited about it. To have a chance to go into these

ECONOMY, BUT MOSTLY IT WAS DUE

dry. Our main interest

promoting the series,

amazing tracks, work alongside the clubs and owners, and put on a world

TO A LACK OF ATTENTION TO THE

was working on the

it opened a lot of eyes

class event, we are looking forward to it. Typically working at the indoor

SPORT BY THE SANCTIONING BODY

National side of things

to the fact that we

venues, you are dealing with a very strict timeframe and everything has to be

AT THE TIME. YOU ALSO RACED QUITE

and making sure we

are here and we are

spot on from building to tearing down. It’ll be great to get outside and bring

A BIT IN THE CMRC SERIES. IN SOME

didn’t have competing

serious about making

our show to the Outdoor Nationals. Being able to have more time leading up

WAYS YOU MUST FEEL PRESSURE TO

race series, which

this Triple Crown

to the race to pull it off will be great. We are typically doing full track builds

LIVE UP TO THAT LEGACY?

would just be awful for

the best series in the

the day before the arenacross races.

Mark took the sport from being backyard “show

Canadian Motocross.

world. I believe we

up in your truck” racing, to a series that has

This purchase has

are one of the most

TH E 2018 OUTDOOR SCH ED ULE H A S A F EW NEW

million-dollar rigs, salaried riders, mechanics, team

allowed us to put

passionate groups out

VEN UES ON I T. CAN YOU TA LK A BO UT P O P KUM A ND

managers and many more people making a career

together a 2018 Pro

there, and Jetwerx

M CN AB B ’S TRACK I N M AN IT O BA ?

out of it. I think that’s amazing to be able to create

and Amateur program

has a very well-

I believe both tracks will be rider and fan favourites. Both have amazing

a platform that gives passionate people a chance

designed to unite

respected track record

elevation, great dirt, and being able to bring Pro Motocross Nationals back

to live out their dream and make money doing so.

Canadian Motocross

around the world as

to areas it hasn’t been for quite a while will be good for the sport. Manitoba

I think Mark should be extremely proud with what

on a regional and

track builders and

has got to have some of the best tracks in the country. We took a look at

he produced. That being said, yes there is a lot

national level.

promoters.

three amazing facilities and had to make the hard decision of picking only

of pressure on us, but we have also put a ton of

one. It really came down to logistics and accessibility of the venue because

pressure on ourselves for years. I mean we built

you could honestly have a National at all the tracks we toured. We are

our business in the most cut-throat and competitive

excited about bringing Popkum in. The crew there has been working hard

country in the world, the USA. That pressure and

to make this happen, and they were on board with us since day one. Track

high standard that we have has pushed us to be in

changes have been in the mix since the Spring of last year. All in all, some

the position we are right now. The Rockstar Triple

new blood will be good, and we are looking forward to being at these new

Crown is going to be a new look on what Mark

tracks and bring our expertise of track building to help them become great

has built over the last 25 years, and I think he will

events. It’ll be much like we did last year with Prince George, just giving the

be happy with the plans we have.

track a few adjustments for a better race track.

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ALSO, THE DECISION TO BRING

It’s tough trying to get the right amount of track

J U S T I N , T H A N K S F O R TA K I N G T H E

BACK SAND DEL LEE AS WELL AS

prep having the Amateur portion on the Saturday,

T I M E T O TA L K T O U S . G O O D L U C K

WA LT O N R A C E WAY H A S B E E N M E T

where you don’t want it to be too deep or over

W I T H E V E RY T H I N G H E A D I N G I N T O

W I T H J O Y W I T H I N T H E I N D U S T RY.

watered. So, by the time Sunday rolls around, the

OUTDOOR SEASON.

HOW WERE YOU ABLE TO SECURE

moisture is gone and the track is packed in, not

Thank you for the interview. I appreciate the

THOSE TWO HISTORIC TRACKS?

to mention the bannering all needs to be redone.

support and I’m looking forward to seeing

We have been in talks with both tracks right from

So now the track and facility will be top level for

everyone in 2018!! I want to leave you with this

the first thought of putting on the National portion.

Saturday and that prestige can trickle down to the

as I found it very interesting that since day one

Both Brett Lee and Johnny Grant have been huge

Sunday racing at Amateur Open nationals where

Jetwerx has stayed true to its dreams. I wrote this

assets in making this program a reality. There

the track can be less aggressive and easily toned

mission statement as a dream on a note pad in

was a huge hole in the series when Walton was

down with our professional track builders on site

2001 and we have lived by it ever since: “JetWerx

not the finale. For our sport it is hard sometimes

at every round. With all this we have continued

is committed to providing outstanding quality

to connect the dots between being an Amateur

our global Caterpillar equipment contract to

creations in a way that is safe, yet progressive to

rider and a Pro, but once a year, in the middle of

ensure dozers, excavators, skid steers, water

the sports in which they belong, and to the visions

August, the two worlds got to connect and bring a

trucks, tractors and more are at our finger tips at

of the dreams they started from, so that we can

special vibe that cannot be matched by any other

each and every round.

continue to develop our reputation as one of the premier action sports companies in the world.”

race. Bringing it back this year is like bringing back a major piece of Canadian History, so this

W H E N Y O U L O O K B A C K AT Y O U R

brings us much excitement and pride. As for Sand

L I F E T H U S FA R , D O E S I T F E E L L I K E

Del Lee, it is a track that so many pros list as their

A L L O F T H E T O U G H R O A D S T H AT

favourite national. It is an amazing facility and a

Y O U ’ V E B E E N D O W N H AV E H E L P E D

fantastic crew of people that work so hard to keep

LEAD YOU TO THIS MOMENT

that place at the highest of standards. We are

N O W T H AT Y O U ’ V E TA K E N O V E R

thrilled to have both tracks on the schedule.

CANADIAN MOTOCROSS? I feel like all my experiences in Motocross over

W H E N Y O U L O O K AT T H E 2 0 1 8

the last 30 years has helped me shape an image

S C H E D U L E , W H AT A R E Y O U M O S T

of what needs to be done to better this sport

PROUD OF?

in Canada, and really give the people at these

I’m pretty happy with having a longer schedule,

races what they are looking for. I wouldn’t say I

something that can keep people working almost

am taking over Canadian Motocross, but I would

year-round. Potentially this could open up more

say I am going to help continue the growth within

opportunities for riders, mechanics, and other

the sport and have the chance to work with some

staff to be on full time salary. At first it may be

amazing people along the way. I’m thrilled to be

a shock to teams and sponsors, but in the long

able to call Motocross racing my full time job and

scheme of things, it will bring us a much bigger

I’m excited to build our dream into reality. Of all

platform to market off of, and hopefully bring in

the things I have accomplished in my career so

better outside industry support. All in all, it’s going

far, the best part of motocross for me is sharing

to keep people busier, and it also gives riders a

the dream I have with others and them having

better chance to prove themselves and overcome

the passion to believe in it as I do. That to me is

an injury during the season.

Motocross. Sharing the passion with strangers that become family.

T H E T R I P L E C R O W N M O N E Y, T H E NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM, THE R A C E S B E I N G O N S AT U R D AY S , THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO BE EXCITED ABOUT FOR 2018.

Yes, we needed to change things up a bit. The career numbering is good on so many levels.

From marketing of a rider, fan recognition, or just being able to build a rider’s personal brand. It makes being a casual fan that much easier. It’s hard trying to re-learn everyone’s number year to year. The Saturday Nationals is mainly to help with our TV packaging and the eventual switch to some Live Television. It also keeps things in uniform with Arenacross and Supercross race days. It will also assure we have the best track conditions possible for the top guys to do battle.

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WHAT ARE THE CLASSES? PHOTOS BY JAMES LISSIMORE

he 2018 Rockstar Energy Drink

are green, Hondas are red, Yamahas are blue, KTMs

WHAT DOES THE BIG 30 SECOND BOARD ON

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are orange, Husqvarnas are white and Suzukis

THE STARTING LINE MEAN?

Circle K are split into two classes:

are yellow. Although there might be a few subtle

This is how a motocross race begins. After the riders

450 Pro and 250 ProAm. The 450

differences between the bikes, they are all very similar

are given a parade lap to inspect the track, they return

Pro class competes on the bigger

in power and performance. They all use a five-speed

back to the starting gates. The starting line official

450cc machines; this class consists of riders that are

transmission, the clutch is always located on the left

pans the line to see if the riders and their machines are

considered to be the premier riders in the series. In

side of the handlebars, the front brake is on the right,

ready to go. This is a rider’s last chance to delay the

this class, you will find riders like Cole Thompson,

the rear brake pedal is located by their right foot, and

start. Once all riders are ready, the official hands the

Colton Facciotti, Matt Goerke, Mike Alessi and Tyler

the gear shifter is by their left foot. They all use a kick

board over to the 30 second girl, who holds it up for

Medaglia. The 450 Pro class motos are 30 minutes

starter with the exception of KTM and Husqvarna,

30 seconds. After 30 seconds she flips the board to

plus 2 laps in length.

which have electric start.

display the 5 second board, then after 5 seconds she

T

The 250 Pro/Am class competes on the smaller 250F

turns the board sideways. At this point the gate will fall

(four-stroke) or 250 two-stroke machines. These riders are

WHY DO THE NUMBER PLATES HAVE

within the next 5 seconds. This may sound complicated

generally younger and less experienced than the 450 Pro

DIFFERENT COLOURS?

but for these experienced riders it is all pretty simple.

riders, although there are exceptions. The 250 Pro/Am

This determines what class you’re riding. The 450 Pro

motos are a little shorter at only 25 minutes plus 2 laps,

class uses black numbers on white backgrounds and

WHAT DO ALL THE FLAGS MEAN?

but given the lesser experience of these riders, the racing

the 250 ProAm class uses white numbers on a black

The officials use a series of flags to indicate to the

is quite intense and a little more unpredictable. You will

background.

riders the different situations that may arise during a

find riders like Shawn Maffenbeier, Dylan Wright, Tanner Ward, and Jess Pettis.

Occasionally you will see bikes that have black numbers on yellow backgrounds in the 250 Pro/Am

race.

The green flag, displayed at the finish line at the

class. These riders normally compete in the amateur

end of the first lap, means that the track is clear and

WHAT BRAND OF BIKES DO THESE RIDERS

Intermediate class but are allowed to try to qualify for

the race is a go. However, if the red flag is waved,

RACE?

the 250 Pro/Am class. A rider with a white number on

this means there has been an accident that needs the

There are six main brands of motocross bikes —

a red background is the series leader in their respective

attention of all the officials and ambulance personnel

Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, KTM, Husqvarna and

class. All these colours make it very easy for the lap

and the race will be stopped. If the red flag is given

Suzuki. Even though a sponsor may dictate the colour

scorers and the fans to distinguish the class in which

past the halfway point of a moto, the race will be

of a rider’s bike, the general rule is that Kawasakis

the riders race.

declared complete and the riders will be scored as they

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were when the red flag was displayed.

The yellow flag is a caution flag, which lets the rider

HOW DO THE RIDERS CHOOSE THEIR STARTING GATE?

know that there is a rider down ahead. A red cross flag

For each round of the series, the gate pick for the opening

means that not only is a rider down but that the rider

moto is given by the order in which the rider qualified the

requires medical attention. When a rider sees a red cross

morning of the race. Each rider has a transponder attached

flag they know there is medical staff on the track and

to their bike to time their laps. In the morning of the race

they have to use extreme caution; they are not allowed

a timed qualifying session is held and the rider with the

to have their wheels leave the ground over a jump. The

fastest lap time from that session gets the first pick on the

white flag is given at the finish line indicating the race

gate, and the remaining riders then choose according to

has one lap remaining. A black flag means either the

their qualifying lap time. For the second moto of the day,

rider has done something wrong and the referee wants

gate pick is determined by how the rider finished in the first

to see him, or there is something hanging off of his bike

moto. This is a very fair way of staging riders as it rewards

that is dangerous. The checkered flag means the race is

them for their first moto performance.

over. With the long, tiring motos that these riders have to endure, this is a welcomed sight.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A RIDER GETS THE HOLESHOT?

DO THE RIDERS CHOOSE THEIR NUMBERS?

The holeshot goes to the rider that reaches the marked

For past Champions and/or riders that have finished in the

holeshot line past the first turn after the start. This brave,

Top 5 in the 450 class in the past five years now has the

crafty rider gets the prestigious job of leading the pack

option to choose a career number (i.e. Matt Goerke #2,

around the track for as long as he can hold the position,

Kaven Benoit #26). The remaining numbers from 1 to 99

plus he receives the Royal Distributing Holeshot Award.

are then assigned to riders based on their overall points

In the 450 Pro class, the rider is rewarded $300 for the

from the previous year. Newcomers to the series and those

holeshot, and $200 in the 250 Pro/Am class. If that same

finishing outside the top 100 the previous year can choose

rider gets the holeshot in the second moto then he wins

any three-digit number on a first-come first-serve basis.

the Royal Distributing Triple Crown Holeshot Award and

doubles his money. For instance, in the 450 Pro class, they would earn $300 per holeshot plus a $600 bonus.

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ROUND 1

WESTERN TRACK PREVIEW

W I L D R O S E C Y C L E PA R K C A L G A RY, A B M AY 2 6 , 2 0 1 8 As we kick off the 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Series in style, the Wild Rose Motocross Association, that operates the track in Calgary, is fortunate to have a track that is unique in the motocross world. The track is located minutes from downtown Calgary, a city of a million people! The location is so rare for newcomers to the track because it feels odd driving into a motocross oasis in the middle of a city.

This track is a rider favourite as the loamy soil and huge jumps make it a lot of fun to ride. Maybe this is one of the reasons why the Wild Rose track has provided some of the best battles that we’ve ever seen over the years. Every time pro racing comes to Calgary something exciting always seems to happen. If we think back to a year ago, the fans in attendance got to witness Christophe Pourcel go from dead last to inside the top ten. Also, who can forget the incredible riding by the 2017 250 Pro/AM Champion Shawn Maffenbeier in Calgary last year.

With great spectator viewing and the skyscrapers of Calgary in the background, this opening round of the 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Series is sure to be one of the most entertaining races we’ve ever seen in Canada.

ROUND 2 P O P K U M M O T O R PA R K POPKUM, BC JUNE 2, 2018 For Round 2 of the Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Series, professional motocross returns to the lower mainland of British Columbia, after a thirteen-year absence, with the addition of Popkum Motor Park to the series. Popkum is located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, fifteen minutes east of Chilliwack, alongside the Trans Canada Hwy, and is nestled into the forests resting at the base of Mount Cheam.

The clay base track is just over 2km in length, and lap times are expected to exceed two minutes as riders weave throughout the forest battling against one another. Riders will enjoy the variety of terrain, man-made obstacles and considerable changes in elevation, while hitting speeds of up to 70kph.

Expect fast passing and lots of action at this race! Spectators will enjoy the elevated grass viewing areas overlooking the track as they cheer on their favourite rider. Look for local boy and 4-time Canadian Champion Colton Facciotti to battle hard for the win in front of his hometown crowd

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ROUND 3 B L A C K WAT E R M X T R A C K PRINCE GEORGE, BC JUNE 9, 2018 One of the most exciting changes last year was heading to Prince George, BC for Round 2. The Prince George area is a powersports mecca with many different activities, from boating and riding in the summer to skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.

The Blackwater track is the gem of the PGMA. It sits proudly on the side of a large hill and provides numerous elevation changes. Riders will enjoy the loamy soil and cool layout that makes up this track. With lap times that will exceed two minutes in length, there will be plenty of opportunity for fans to enjoy watching their favourite riders. With the long uphills and downhills, the riders’ braking and accelerating skills will be sure to be put on display.

Also, this event will once again be a popular one with race fans in the Prince George area. Look for local boy Jess Pettis to put on a great show as he knows this track very well. We can’t wait to see the gate drop at the Blackwater track for the second year in a row.

ROUND 4 M C N A B B VA L L E Y M X T R A C K MINNEDOSA, MB JUNE 16, 2018 McNabb Valley MX is located five minutes west of Minnedosa, Manitoba, 35 minutes north of Brandon, Manitoba right off of the Yellowhead Highway.

One of Manitoba’s favourite tracks, it’s known for its picturesque landscape and pristine pitting area. The soil type at McNabb Valley is a clay loam that develops into some serious ruts, which makes for great line choices in the corners, capped off with a challenging sand section. The riders are going to love this new circuit as it has just about every type of obstacle they could imagine. With this race being the final western round, the riders will be trying to make a statement prior to the series heading east.

Located on the top part of the track layout, spectators have an amazing view of everything, and the best part is the big table top jump right in front of you! The track is high speed with great flow and technical sections that make it fun for watching some great racing!

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M A N A G E R :

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RIDERS

MATT GOERKE #1 (450) DILLAN EPSTEIN #7 (450) SPONSORS Rockstar Energy, OTSFF, Yamaha Canada, Fly Racing, Pirelli Tires MATT GOERKE

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RIDERS

COLE THOMPSON #16 (450) KAVEN BENOIT #26 (450) TANNER WARD #27 (250 PRO/AM) SPONSORS KTM Canada, Red Bull, Thor MX, Parts Canada, WP Suspension, Motorex, FMF, Dunlop, Alpinestar

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TANNER WARD

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RIDERS

TYLER MEDAGLIA #5 (450) MIKE ALESSI #800 (450) SHAWN MAFFENBEIER #1

(250 PRO/ AM)

SPONSORS Monster Energy, Alpinestars, Parts Canada, Piller’s Fine Foods, Canadian Kawasaki Motors, Bondi Engines, Race Tech, Dunlop, Pro Circuit

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JESS PETTIS #15 (250 PRO/ AM) MARCO CANNELLA #66 (250 PRO/ AM) HAYDEN HALSTEAD #19 (250 PRO/AM) SPONSORS Royal Distributing, FXR, Yamaha Canada, Rockstar, R&R Automation, Decal Works

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RIDERS

CADE CLASON #9 (450) JARED PETRUSKA #43 (250 PRO/ AM) STEVE ANDERSON #396 (450) SPONSORS Sky Helicopters, Holeshot Motorsports, Superior Suspension Settings, Matrix Concepts, FXR Racing, Dunlop, Tag Metals, Rekluse, Yoshimura

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2018 ROCKSTAR ENERGY TRIPLE CROWN MXTOUR SERIES PREVIEW A

s we head into the

these top athletes live for. So sit back

battles are going to be intense. In

summer of 2018

and enjoy the 2018 Rockstar Energy

the 250 Pro/Am class, defending

and get ready

Triple Crown MXTour Series.

champion Shawn Maffenbeier will be lining up at the opening round

to experience all

As always, a sporting event

of the wonderful

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things that go with it, some of the

competing in it. For this series, we

back. Switching over from Yamaha

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preparing for three months of war in

determined individuals you will ever

26-year-old Maffenbeier has a

the Rockstar Energy Triple MXTour

see. Regardless of the conditions

massive task ahead of him this

Series. For the past few years, the

presented to them, these riders

summer. Behind him is a group of

outdoor motocross series has also

will give it everything they have

young and aggressive Canadian

sometimes been referred to (in slang)

from the start of the race until the

riders who have only one goal, to

as “The Great Outdoors” because

finish. For nine rounds, from one

dethrone their 2017 class champion.

of how exciting and challenging

side of this country to the other, the

Riders like Dylan Wright, Jess Pettis,

the racing is. Outdoor motocross

2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown

Tanner Ward, and rookie sensation

is truly the grassroots of this sport.

MXTour Series will be one of the

Marco Cannella, have all proven

It’s where it all began for each and

most entertaining sporting spectacles

that they have what it takes to win

every rider you see competing this

we’ve ever seen. Now, let’s take a

races in 2018.

summer. Whether it was at a track

look at some of the athletes that will

or just in some field in the middle of

be racing, as well as some of the

this summer will come from two

nowhere, every rider can remember

venues.

riders who managed to also win

the first time they threw their leg over

In both the 250 Pro/Am class

Maffenbeier’s biggest challenge

races last season. Honda rider

a dirt bike with nothing but some dirt

as well as the 450 class, the

Dylan Wright and Yamaha rider Jess

below and the big blue sky above.

line-up of riders for this summer

Pettis both found themselves on the

Racing on a wide open rough track

is truly impressive. With two of

top step of the podium last summer,

with 39 other riders, and at the

the champions from 2017 looking

and they appear ready to win more

mercy of Mother Nature, is what

to repeat their titles this year, the

races in 2018, not to mention, fast

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American riders Josh Osby and Joey Crown,

Last year it was Yamaha rider Matt Goerke

who will be racing for the Redemption Racing

who edged out Christophe Pourcel for the 450

KTM Team. Both of these American riders have

title by just a few points. Goerke is a multi-time

also won national motos in Canada before.

Canadian Champion who knows how to win.

The name of the game in the 250 Pro/Am is

Over the years he’s embraced the fact that

unbridled aggression, and all of these riders

winning a national title is most certainly a

have this attribute in spades. Look for some

battle of attrition, and that it’s not just how you

very intense racing from the moment the gate

handle the good races but how you handle

drops in Calgary. From there, these talented

the bad ones as well. As mentioned, chasing

young riders will carry their battle right across

Goerke this summer will be a number of big

this great country.

named riders.

In the 450 class, where the riders will

Colton Facciotti is a four-time 450 class

be competing for the Triple Crown Series

champion who has had a great off-season

year end prize of $100,000, championship

and appears poised to win his fifth title.

contenders Matt Goerke, Colton Facciotti,

Cole Thompson won the first leg of this Triple

Cole Thompson, Mike Alessi and Kaven

Crown Series, the AXTour, so we know that

Benoit are ready to begin their summerlong

he’s ready to go. Cole is coming off two very

battle on the big 450cc machines. All of these

successful seasons in 250 Pro/Am class,

riders have won championships during their

where he won one championship. Cole is

successful racing careers, and all of them are

a proven winner, and with his smooth style

capable of taking home this MXTour 450 title.

and new training program, the KTM rider is a definite title contender. After sitting out most of last season with an injury, Kaven Benoit is finally healthy and ready to compete at the highest level of this sport again. Look for Benoit to run up front early in this series while he tries to gain back some much needed confidence. As he’s been for a number of seasons in Canada, Mike Alessi is a rider that you can never count out. Always a great starter, Alessi has been a rider that loves to get out front early and be very aggressive.

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Alessi is coming into 2018 in great shape

to Southwestern Ontario for what will be

both physically and mentally. If he was to go

one of the toughest races of the year at the

out and win this 450 title this summer, no one

infamous Gopher Dunes Raceway. With the

in the sport would be surprised. Finally, we

heat and humidity of summer in Ontario, as

cannot forget riders like Tyler Medaglia, Dillan

well as the sandy conditions, Gopher Dunes

Epstein and Cade Clason. All three riders are

is always a gruelling event. With Gopher

capable of winning and are coming off very

Dunes in the rear view mirror, the series

successful seasons last year. The battle in

takes a week off before heading out east to

the 450 class is going to be entertaining all

perhaps the most hospitable rounds of the

summer long and the title will most likely not

series in Moncton, NB. Riverglade Raceway

be decided until the final moto of the series.

has been hosting national races for decades

As far as the tracks go that these world

and the east coast people always welcome

class riders will be competing on during the

the riders and teams with open arms. From

2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown MXTour

there, the series heads back west to Quebec

Series, the list is very distinguished. From the

for Round 8 before finishing up at the most

opening round at Wild Rose MX Park, located

famous track in Canada, Walton Raceway.

a few blocks away from downtown Calgary,

With varying soil types, as well as different

the series heads west to beautiful British

meteorological conditions in each part of the

Columbia for Round 2 at Popkum Raceway.

country, the Rockstar Energy Triple Crown

From there, the MXTour travels to its most

MXTour is one of the most challenging

northerly race in the powersport crazy city of

outdoor motocross series on the planet.

Prince George, BC. In 2017, the Blackwater

From the drop of the gate in Calgary to

track in Prince George provided some of the

the final moto in Walton, this series is going

most exciting racing of the series, so look for

to offer fans non-stop bar banging action

it to do the same this summer. After Round 3

in both classes. Will Shawn Maffenbeier

in Prince George, the series begins its trek

and Matt Goerke be able to repeat as

east to Manitoba for the final western round,

champions? Only time will tell as we have a

before taking a few weeks off to regroup. The

very long summer of racing ahead. So grab

series will then resume at one of the riders’

a seat and get comfortable, the racing is

favourite tracks, Sand Del Lee Raceway,

about to begin, and you don’t want to miss a

located 25 minutes from our nation’s capital in

moment of the action. Welcome to the 2018

Ottawa. After Sand Del Lee, the series moves

Rockstar Energy Triple Crown MXTour Series.

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familiar faces from the top ten like

broke the top ten last year for the first

Rachel Springman, Brittany Danyluk, and

time, with a couple top five finishes so I

Kate Lees in the last two rounds as she

suspect she’ll be up there in the mix this

unfortunately got hurt during practice at

season. Oriana Fraser took home the

Round 3 in Calgary. I definitely noticed

Most Improved Award and broke into

a shift last year with some of the younger

the top ten for the first time as well with

ladies that haven’t been racing the

some epic rides on her 125 two-stroke.

series as long, and there are definitely

Unfortunately, she will not be racing this

a few fresh faces in there. Coming into

season as she recently underwent ACL

the season, the top ten goes as follows:

surgery. She’s young and eager to get

Shelby Turner, Lexi Pechout, Danika

back on the bike so she’ll come back

White, Madi Watt, myself (Dominique

stronger in 2019! Nicole Gaudern is not

Daffe), Tamala Whiteside, Oriana

new to the series but she is new to the

Fraser, Nicole Gaudern, Kristin Tse,

top ten. I actually don’t know as of right

and Kate Lees. Shelby Turner has been

now if she is planning on racing this year

riding and racing a lot over the winter

but her good vibes are always welcome!

and is looking very comfy on her KTM

She’s a top ten contender if she makes

(three-peat anyone?!). I think we are

it out, for sure. Kristin Tse and Kate Lees

think I speak for

part is that we are back racing on Pro

going to see some more Shelby vs. Lexi

both had some bad luck last season and

everyone when I say

day. As mentioned already, the series

battles this year – at least I hope! We

I can only imagine they are looking to

that this past winter

kicks off at Wild Rose MX Park (Calgary,

saw a great ride from Danika White last

redeem themselves. Their numbers are

lasted, what felt like,

AB) on May 26th, then travels west to

year, who also took home the Athlete of

not a reflection of how they can do, and

forever! Thankfully, it

another new track on the 2018 circuit,

the Year Award. After getting tenth three

both are good jumpers and aggressive

didn’t and we now have sun and blue

Popkum Motor Park (Chilliwack, BC)

years in a row, she then bumped that

so watch for them in some epic battles.

skies, but it’s definitely been a short

on June 2nd, to Blackwater MX (Prince

to a third; I can’t decide if her favourite

All in all, I think there is going to be

pre-season in our neck of the woods.

George, BC) on June 9th, and then back

number is ten or three (haha). As we

some really good racing throughout the

Round 1 kicks off at Wild Rose MX

towards the East to McNabb Valley MX

all know by now, Madi Watt sustained

field. I may have heard some rumours

Park (my home turf!), which only just

(Minnedosa, MB) on June 16th. Our

some pretty serious injuries at the Six

about some girls coming up from the

opened on April 26th! I can’t remember

motos are going to be slightly longer

Days last fall, but she seems to be doing

States to race our series that could shake

if it was last year or the year before

this year at 15 minutes plus 2 laps, as

really well and I’m hoping we’ll see her

things up, but this is only a rumour so

that the park was open on February

opposed to 15 minutes plus one lap,

back doing what she loves. I rounded out

don’t take my word for it.

28th. Either way, this is definitely the

but we’re definitely going to see very

the top five last year after missing fourth

latest opening we’ve seen in a while.

different race conditions than we’ve seen

by a few points due to a point dock at

slightly longer motos and racing on Pro

Regardless, this upcoming season is an

in past years, thanks to the Pros!

the last round. I’m just hoping to have

Day, we should all be looking forward to

some good rides and keep a single digit!

seeing what happens in 2018. Rougher

I

exciting one with lots of changes, and

2017 was a solid season for

With two new tracks on our circuit,

I’m sure everyone’s anxious to see how it

CDNWMX. Kennedy Lutz decided to

I’m betting there is going to be some tight

tracks? New faces? Fuller gates? I guess

all goes down! I think the most exciting

race the East series, and we missed

racing in the top five. Tamala Whiteside

we’ll find out. See you at the races!!

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2

3

4

MATT GOERKE

SHAWN MAFFENBEIER

JEREMY MEDAGLIA

14

15

16

RYAN SURRATT

JESS PETTIS

COLE THOMPSON

CAREER NUMBERS

5

7

TYLER MEDAGLIA

DILLAN EPSTEIN

17

18

CASEY KEAST

JOSH OSBY

8

TIM TREMBLAY

9

CADE CLASON

10

KEYLAN MESTON

11

KYLE CHISHOLM

12

DYLAN WRIGHT

19 20 21 22 23

HAYDEN HALSTEAD

DAVEY FRASER

RYAN LALONDE

BROCK LEITNER

JASON BENNY

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

MICHAEL FOWLER

NATHAN BLES

KAVEN BENOIT

TANNER WARD

JEAN CHRISTOPHE BUJOLD

RYAN MILLAR

JEREMY PRONOVOST

DREW ROBERTS

JESSE WENTLAND

CHRISTOPHER FORTIER

34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43

SCOTT CHAMPION

JONAH BRITTONS

TAYLOR ARSENAULT

DJ BURMEY

BOBBY PIAZZA

ERIC JEFFERY

GULLAUME ST CYR

VINCENT LAUZON

TALLON LAFOUNTAINE

JARED PETRUSKA

44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53

JONATHAN MAYZAK

COLTON FACCIOTTI

RYAN DOWD

DEREK OUIMET

JOEY PAUL

KEIN DENZLER

KYLE SWANSON

WILLIAM CRETE

YANICK BOUCHER

GABRIEL TREMBLAY

54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

GERAN STAPLETON

JACK WRIGHT

JARETT PESCI

CEDRIC MOORE

TEREN GERBER

JASON BURKE

QUINTIN ROBIN

CARLEN GARDNER

SAMUEL LAVOIE

GRAHAM SCOTT

64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73

PARKER EALES

BRENDAN SIPPLE

MARCO CANNELLA

CONNER MULLENNIX

MIKE BROWN

BRANDON GOURLAY

MICHAEL COMTOIS

TOMMY DALLAIRE

KYLE KEAST

JOSH ALLEN

74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 COLE KELLY

TAYLOR CIAMPICHINI

MORGAN BURGER

BROCK HOYER

BRYANT HUMISTON

RYAN PETERS

DAVE BLANCHET

AUSTIN WATLING

KYLE SPRINGMAN

JOSHUA GEDAK

84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93

LIAM WEBBER

DYLAN HANSEN

DEVIN SLEIGH

TRAVIS ROBERTS

ADDISON EMORY

BROC LOFTUS

JACOB HAYES

ADAM PFEIFFER

JESSE KIRCHMEYER

ZACK ZAGER

94 95 96 97 98 99 377 800 800 800

BOSTON CALDER

BRYAN CORMIER

DYLAN DELAPLACE

BEN EVANS

ANTHONY SPADACCINI

DYLAN KIRCHNER

CRISTOPHE POURCEL

MIKE ALLESI

JEAN CHRISTOPHE BUJOLD

JEAN CHRISTOPHE BUJOLD

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