Gymtrix Sunshine Classic goes this weekend and two new players joining the Men's Lakers Hockey team

The Nipissing Lakers men’s hockey team has announced the signing of two new players.

Adam Smith is a power forward from Nanaimo B-C, and Guillaume Naud  is a two-way centre from Quebec City.

Lakers Head Coach Mike McParland says in a release “We have added some size in both players, an area we definitely had to upgrade in.”

Smith had 10 goals and 17 points while compiling 149 penalty minutes in 38 games between two different leagues last season. The 6-foot-2 200lbs forward says “I‘m very excited and honoured to join the Lakers. I’ve heard nothing but great things about the school and program.”

Naud has major junior experience having played with the Val-d’Or Foreurs and Victoriaville Tigers in the QMJHL – as well as playing a handful of games with the Belleville Bulls. Naud says “I am a two-way centre that can play in most situations. I take a lot of pride in my defensive game, but one of my strengths is my wrist shot,” he said, adding he can contribute at both ends of the ice.

McParland added “We are happy to have Adam coming in to fill a role as an aggressive forward who likes to get in on the forecheck and bang, and with Guillaume we have a big center that has been able to put up points and lead his team.”

And the 17th annual Gymtrix Sunshine Classic goes this weekend.

There will be over 800 gymnasts, coaches, and judges in attendance for the four day event. This is one of the largest gymnastics/trampoline invitational in the province.

24 teams have signed up from around Ontario including; Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Toronto and Thunder Bay.

Spectators are welcome to the event starting at 4pm on Friday – admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, students and children.