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The 49-year drought is officially over.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the first time since 1976, the Rockland Nationals are Bogart Cup champions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Nats, who posted the best record during the 2024\u201325 Central Canada Hockey League season, defeated the Carleton Place Canadians in the Bogart Cup final with a sweep to capture the league\u2019s top prize.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am extremely proud of this group of guys,\u201d said Rockland head coach Justin Pereira, who was named CCHL coach of the year in just his second season behind the Nationals\u2019 bench. \u201cBefore the game we linked hands, and I told the team that if we win, we are forever united. This is a special group, and I am so grateful to have had the chance to coach such great young men.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rockland captain Josh O\u2019Connor said it was a cherry-on-top moment to win a Bogart Cup in his final season in a Nationals uniform. O\u2019Connor has committed to Dalhousie University for next season.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is such a great team accomplishment, and I couldn\u2019t be happier for these guys,\u201d said O\u2019Connor. \u201cWe worked so hard all season, and these memories are going to stay with us forever. It\u2019s such an honour to be part of this team.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Nationals\u2019 captain credited not only the players on the ice but also the owners, general manager and coaching staff for investing in the players and building a winning environment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a great culture, and I can\u2019t say enough good things about this organization,\u201d he added. \u201cThis organization has taken a complete 180 over the past few years, and we are proud to be part of that success.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

General manager Carl Robillard, who was named CCHL general manager of the year for the 2024\u201325 season, said that when he was hired two years ago, his goal was to turn the team around. A new coaching staff, a new culture and a new strategy all proved to be successful tactics.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are tremendously proud to bring a Bogart Cup championship to Rockland,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen I arrived here just over two years ago, we set our plan into motion. We are blessed to have achieved it this quickly. We\u2019d like to thank the entire Nationals fanbase for their incredible support during this run. At home and on the road, we felt like the home team.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By claiming the CCHL\u2019s top prize, the Nats have earned the opportunity to compete for the Centennial Cup, where they will face league champions from across the country.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2025 Centennial Cup will be held May 8 to 18 in Calgary, Alta., and will feature 10 teams: the host Calgary Canucks and representatives from the Alberta Junior Hockey League, Ligue de hockey junior AAA du Qu\u00e9bec, Ontario Junior Hockey League, Superior International Junior Hockey League, Central Canada Hockey League, Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Maritime Hockey League, Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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