For Thunderhawks, good things come in threes

It’s often said bad things come in threes, and for the Thunderhawks U22 Lacrosse team’s opponents, this is true. 

The Ostromecki brothers are often a thorn in the sides of their opponents because of their three-pronged attack — an attack the Hamilton Bengals were unfortunate to experience during last Thursday’s contest which saw the Thunderhawks finish with a
6-4 win.

Colby, the oldest Ostromecki and the newer player to the game, often provides the stoic, do-my-job defence that most teams look forward to having on their team.  He often provides a spark on the bench, which rallies his teammates to step up for the next play. At 20 years of age, Colby is hoping to be successful in winning a provincial championship in his last year of eligibility.

Hunter, the offensive brother and the second oldest, has the most experience and success of the three. Hunter has won a provincial championship with the Thunderhawks in the U15 division and played up for the Niagara Jr B Thunderhawks during his U18 season. Recently, while playing for the Brock University field lacrosse team, he was able to be one of a few players to win the CUFLA championship with help from a winning goal by Aiden Buis, a Niagara alumnus, winning the 2021 national championship. 

Noah, the youngest of the three brothers and rookie to U22 play, has forged a position as a face-off specialist. Winning a majority of his face-off draws has provided the all-important ball possessions for the Thunderhawks, a key aspect of the game. His quick feet and highly aggressive defence often limit his opponents to poor scoring opportunities, and provide some transitional breakouts from the defensive zone.  

Although a number of brothers have suited up for the Thunderhawks, the Ostromeckis are not the only three-pronged attack that has been seen in NOTL Thunderhawks recent history. The VanderZalm brothers (Isaac, Malcom and Saul) shared similarities to the Ostromeckis.  Isaac and Malcom were both defensive juggernauts for the Thunderhawks, while Saul, also a good defender and a Brock field lacrosse member, was the offensive player of the trio.  

Check out the NOTL Thunderhawks minor lacrosse website for game schedules, and plan to attend the July 9 Alumni Day where the U22 Thunderhawks will be hosting the Milton Mavericks in a double header. Games start at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Meridian Credit Union arena.

Go Thunderhawks!