August 21st, 2009 | by | published in FAQs, Links and Useful Info
”If you build it, they will come.” The Candy Fields is opposite Chocolaterie La Cabosse d’Or, 973 Ozias Leduc, Otterburn Park. See the map here: https://goo.gl/maps/gQGSkwYZpB22 It’s a 45-minute drive from Montreal on the south shore. Once you reach the chocolate factory: 1. The field entrance is on the opposite side of the road from […]
August 21st, 2009 | by mc_admin | published in History
Formed in the wake of Bob Woolmer’s murder and the 2007 World Cup, Pirates of the St Lawrence quickly moved from the back alleys and greasy sports bars of Montreal to become the fastest growing cricket club in North America and the most multi-cultural cricket club in the world. Since our humble beginnings, we have […]
August 20th, 2009 | by mc_admin | published in Averages & Honours, Duck on Debut Club
Golden Duck on Debut 0 Tom Wisden v Chittenden County Cricket Club (Burlington), Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, USA, June 6 2009 0 George Robertson v Pakistan CC, The Candy Fields, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, September 5 2009 0 Prashant Bhawalkar v West Island Tigers, The Candy Fields, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, September 17 2011 * 0 Raewyn Curtis v Bengal United, […]
July 30th, 2009 | by | published in Pirates in the Press
LE DEVOIR Thursday, July 30, 2009 Une autre séduction Tranquillement, mais sûrement, le cricket gagne des adeptes au Québec Jean Dion Angus Bell se trouvait en Transylvanie, il y a quelques années, lorsque sa vie a basculé. Dans le bon sens. Ce que cet Écossais faisait là? Il voyait du pays, bien sûr, mais il […]
July 22nd, 2009 | by | published in 2008, Scorecards and Match Reports
Pirates of the St Lawrence versus The Mad Dogs of Connecticut Saturday 26 July 2008 (From The Mad Dogs’ Archives) After an eventful trip involving a defective van and a desperate escape from gun-toting Border Guards, the Mad Dogs made it to Montreal late on Friday evening, in time for a few drinks in the […]
July 22nd, 2009 | by mc_admin | published in Player Profiles
Name: Angus Bell (El Presidente) Nationality: Scottish Major teams: Pirates of the St Lawrence, Midi CC, Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, West of Scotland, Adastrians, Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club, Mosman, South of Scotland U19s, Penicuik, Peebles County, Loretto School Pirates debut: August 2007 Batting style: Right-hand bat Bowling style: Right-arm legbreak Best batting for […]
July 22nd, 2009 | by | published in FAQs, Links and Useful Info
Looking for a cricket or soccer practice facility in Montreal? Check out www.ministryofcricket.ca Looking for cricket equipment in Montreal? Suk’s Store – purveyor of fine curries and cricket equipment – at 680 Liege Ouest is the Ali Baba’s Cave of cricket gear. You’ll find everything you need and more, and feel like a kid in […]
July 21st, 2009 | by | published in Player Profiles
Name: Sato Panday Location: Mississauga Nationality: Guyanese Major teams: Pirates of the St Lawrence Pirates debut: May 2013 Batting style: Right-hand bat Bowling style: Right-arm fast-medium Best batting for Pirates: 29 v Bengal United, 2013 Best bowling for Pirates: 1 for 20 v West Island Sailors, 2013 Claim to fame: Golden duck on debut. Says: […]
July 21st, 2009 | by | published in Indoor Cricket
What you need to run social indoor cricket… A gym or section of a gym 70 ft x 30 ft up to 100 ft x 50 ft – the smaller the better = more deliveries, more intensity and less idle. 12-20 players Two bats An orange Readers windball or Slazenger airball – no risk of […]
June 25th, 2009 | by | published in 2007, Scorecards and Match Reports
Pirates of the St Lawrence v Adastrians Juniors Thursday 9 August 2007 Université de Montréal, Montreal Match type: 15 overs per side Toss won by: Pirates of the St Lawrence Weather conditions: Best ever Result: Adastrians Juniors won by 6 wickets 1st Innings Pirates of the St Lawrence Angus Bell (c) ct sub (Raja) b […]