Edmonton Eclipse gearing up for Minto run, add Marc Nano to roster

June 27th, 2008 by Lauren Ward

When it comes to be trade deadline time in Jr. A lacrosse it isn’t unusual to hear of Ontario players heading West for a Minto Cup run. But heading to Alberta? That’s a little different. After nearly a month of negotiations the Edmonton Eclipse–the only undefeated team left in Jr. A lacrosse–have worked out a deal to put Mississauga Tomahawks goaltender Marc Nano between their pipes.

Eclipse coach Dave Pym has indicated that Nano will arrive in Edmonton Monday, join the team for practice Tuesday, and be in the line-up Wednesday to take on the Edmonton Miners and get his first glimpse of the fiercest rivalry going in Alberta Jr. A. The addition of a consistent number one goaltender is expected to further solidify the first-place Eclipse roster, and all indications are that this Edmonton team is making a serious march towards the Minto.

“Marc’s arrival is a testament that Alberta ball is gaining respect with his wanting to come here,” said Pym. “The best part is Marc is closer to fulfilling a dream and we get to witness it first hand.”

Nano has put up an 85% save percentage this season on a team that routinely surrenders well over 50 shots per game and has yet to win even one of their 16 match-ups so far. The Eclipse currently have eight wins, no losses, and one tie that came in a game vs. the Miners.

It looks like there will be more trade news yet to come as the June 30th deadline approaches, however reports indicate that any news of Jay Card packing his bags for Alberta are premature. Sources say that though the Edmonton Miners have made attempts to gain the Orangeville holdout’s playing rights, no deals have been made.

Ward began covering lacrosse for The Lacrosse Journal in 2005 and became its editor-in-chief a year later. Email her at lauren.ward@nllinsider.com.

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