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Bombers' Boots eyes Division I scholarship

When Flin Flon head coach Mike Reagan was asked about defenceman Calvon Boots, he said simply: “He plays so much like a Bomber.
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La Ronge defender Kevin Fillier chases down Flin Flon Bomber Chrystopher Collin during the two teams' Nov. 9 game. The Bombers beat the Ice Wolves 4-2 and 9-2 on Nov. 9 and Nov. 11. - PHOTO BY KELLY JACOBSON

When Flin Flon head coach Mike Reagan was asked about defenceman Calvon Boots, he said simply: “He plays so much like a Bomber.”

What does being a Bomber mean to Boots?

“To me, a Bomber is strong-willed and never backs down from a fight, tough to play against, and willing to sacrifice anything to win,” said the 20-year-old in his second season with the team. “It’s having the privilege to be a part of something so much bigger than yourself, or even a hockey team. It’s about representing the community every time you step on to the ice. The rich history surrounding the Bomber name and community is what pushes me every day to give 110 per cent and play some damn good hockey.”

Boots is a key factor in the Flin Flon’s success this season. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound blue liner led the squad’s defencemen with 21 points, including one goal, before last weekend’s games. That ranked him tied for first in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League among blue liners. When asked about his success putting up points, Boots said:

“Honestly, I have to give credit to every guy that has been putting the puck in the net. I haven’t been the best guy this year for finding the back of the net, which needs to change, but I have been doing my best to make plays and create scoring opportunities all around. I am happy with what I’ve accomplished so far with points, but definitely know I have more to give, and am excited to see what the rest of the season holds.”

Boots also helps lead the team as assistant captain.

“His strengths are how hard he plays,” Reagan said. “He probably is the toughest player in the league to play against.”

Boots grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska playing hockey with current teammate Caleb Moretz and former Bomber Ethan Daniels. The trio also played together in Colorado on the Rocky Mountain Roughriders. They were on the U18 squad while current Bomber Alec Cokley, a Colorado product, suited up for the program’s U16 team.

“We all played for the same organization and spent a lot of time together both on and off the ice,” Boots said. “The hockey community is a family and the Roughriders were nothing short of that. Even though we didn’t play on the same team, he was still one of the boys and our friendship has only grown since then.”

As to where his future will lead, Boots turned heads last winter during a season in which he was named the Sherwood Division’s rookie of the year. Some schools were interested in him, but want to see how he develops during his second Junior A season.

“Nothing is set in stone at this time, but my goal is to play NCAA Division 1 hockey and that’s what I strive for everyday,” said Boots, who is interested in studying in the areas of accounting, economics, and business.

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