Debates of October 19, 2006 (day 11)

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Member’s Statement On Team NWT Soccer (Under 19 Boys) International Victories

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it’s truly an honour to acknowledge and recognize the NWT soccer records set by under 19 boys soccer team. For the first time ever, Team NWT won gold medal at major international outdoor soccer tournament, Mr. Speaker.

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Team NWT, 2 to 1, won over Team B.C. We have two previous bronze medals. Also, the first ever in NWT soccer history at major international outdoor soccer tournament in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, in 1993. Most goals ever scored by Team NWT at major international outdoor soccer tournament, 22 goals in total. Mr. Speaker, most goals ever scored by Team NWT in one game at major international outdoor soccer tournament, 17 goals in total. First ever shut-out earned at major international outdoor soccer tournament, Donovan Bishop earned one zero-shut-out to win against Team Manitoba, Mr. Speaker. First time ever Team NWT beat Team B.C., two to one. First time ever Team NWT beat Team Alberta, 17 to 1, Mr. Speaker.

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Most goals ever scored by a single player in a single game, record set by two players, Marvin Migwi and Tyrone Fish. Each scored five goals apiece against Team Alberta.

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Youngest player ever on Team NWT to score one or more goals at major international outdoor soccer tournament. Tyler Sage scored two goals against Team Alberta. First goal ever scored by Team NWT against Team B.C. First goal ever scored by Team NWT against Team Alberta. Youngest team ever to represent Team NWT at a major international outdoor soccer tournament; three-quarters of the team was between the ages of 14 and 17 years of age playing in the under 19 age category, Mr. Speaker. Youngest goalkeeper ever to play for Team NWT at a major international outdoor soccer tournament, David Junior Wedzin was only a fresh 15 years old when he played against Team Alberta, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, congratulations Team NWT. You have proven yet again another success story to cherish and share. Mahsi.

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