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Posted by Shean Donovan on September 17, 2007 Hi, Shean Donovan here to tell you about my time as a Senator since the trade. I was extremely excited to find out I was traded to Ottawa, especially being from the area, Carleton Place when I was younger, having gone to Roger St. Denis in Kanata then to Carleton Place high school for Grade 9 and 10. After that, I lived with Wayne and Alannah Smith for my 4 years with the Ottawa 67's, and went to Canterbury high school. Well the trade was unexpected and when we found out while visiting ex-teammates in Vermont, we were so happy that it took a day to figure out that it really wasn't a joke. Me and my wife Teresa thought that one of the ex-teammates set it up. Since then, we have been busy getting our two young boys Jorian, 3, and Rylan, 2, settled back in the Ottawa area even though it wasn't too hard being their grandparents, cousins, uncles, and aunts all live in the area. Since we have been back, we have done many of the things we used to do, like going to the Russell fair. Getting to go to Teresa's brother Aron's annual pig roast, for what seemed like the whole South Mountain community. As well as getting my hair cut at the barbershop where friends Ike and Dan Smith cut hair. As part of the Senators, I was able to skate and work out with most of the boys from the team before camp began at the Bell Sensplex. And now camp has begun and we are three days deep, so far it has been great to see how excited and in good shape all the boys are in, thanks in large part to Randy Lee. Today was Fan Fest and it was awesome to see so many fans there to watch the scrimmage and practice, it is fun to see how great the fans are here and you can just feel the excitement everywhere. It is great to be back in Canada and in a city that knows and loves hockey. So far that is it from camp. |
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As a Sens fan from day 1 I would like to welcome Shean to the team and hope he can play a part in getting us over to the hump to our first modern day era Stanley Cup win .
Posted by: Rob Hodgson | September 18, 2007 at 11:01 PM
Hey Shean! Glad to hear you're settling in nicely, and it's great to see you posting the first blog!
I was a big fan of yours when you were with Calgary, so I was really excited to hear you were coming to the organization! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing you with that Senators crest on your chest! Here's to a successful first season as a Senator :D
Posted by: Aisys | September 18, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Welcome to our team!
Posted by: James | September 19, 2007 at 12:04 AM
Pig roast, eh? You should have come to the Shawville Fair! Murray and Richardson did.
Posted by: Lydia | September 19, 2007 at 09:24 AM
Hey Shean,
Glad to see a "local boy" playing for the Ottawa Senators. Good luck in the upcoming season and I'll see you at the game on Tuesday at Scotiabank place.
Posted by: Heather | September 19, 2007 at 06:19 PM
Welcome Shean. I am sure that you will be a great addition to the lineup, and look forward to seeing your number flying down the ice, and dropping a puck or thirty into the oppositions net. So three cheers to the new Senator.
Posted by: Fred Goertzen | September 19, 2007 at 06:27 PM
Hey Shean! I cant belive ur on our team i loved u in calgary so i was amazed when i heared u were comming here?
Posted by: Mercedes Liedtke | September 19, 2007 at 06:37 PM
From all the Morrisburg Sens Fans, welcome back to the area. Billie Donaldson
Posted by: Billie | September 19, 2007 at 07:31 PM
Congratulations on the trade to our Great Team! We are glad to have you here. I hope you enjoy your time with us. See you at the Stanley Cup Finals!!!
Posted by: Kathie | September 19, 2007 at 08:01 PM
GO DONO GO!! show them what your made of ,,,
GO HARD!
Posted by: ROCK HARD! | September 19, 2007 at 09:37 PM
Shean, great to see another Canadian added to our roster, can't wait to watch you grind it out with this team all the way to the cup. Welcome to Ottawa..
Posted by: Miguel Vidal | September 19, 2007 at 09:49 PM
Welcome to the team Shean! Glad to hear that you're enjoying being back in Ottawa. It really is a great city.
All the best this season!
Posted by: Melissa | September 19, 2007 at 10:17 PM
Welcome aboard big guy. Bring us home STanley.
Posted by: Dave | September 19, 2007 at 11:02 PM
Welcome home Shean! I'm a hugh Sens fan and have total faith that this is the Sens year to win the cup (even though I have to put up with 2 Habs fans at home). You'll be a welcome addition to the team. Growing up in Carleton Place you'll be an inspiration for all the hockey players (girls and boys)there. Go Sens Go!
Posted by: Cathy Barrie | September 20, 2007 at 07:48 AM
Welcome home Shean! I'm a hugh Sens fan and have total faith that this is the Sens year to win the cup (even though I have to put up with 2 Habs fans at home). You'll be a welcome addition to the team. Growing up in Carleton Place you'll be an inspiration for all the hockey players (girls and boys)there. Go Sens Go!
Posted by: Cathy Barrie | September 20, 2007 at 07:49 AM
Welcome to our team Shean. Hope you and your family enjoy a long time here. The Sens are an amazing team and a great organization, the fun is just beginning!
Stanley is coming home!!
Go Sens Go!
Posted by: Melanie | September 20, 2007 at 09:25 AM
hey shean welcome lets hope u can make a difference here, are team has been seriously sturggling to win the stanely cup hopefully u can make that happen for use this year. good luck
Posted by: Crystal | September 20, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Hi Sheane,
Welcome to the Senators. I hope you have a productive year this year. Peter Schaefer was very productive on the penalty kill, but he was not committed to the team. I hope that you are capable to take control of that position and lead the team. I know that you are capable in doing this. Remember to play your game like u can do and be a part of the #1 team in the NHL.
Posted by: Tom O'Gorman | September 20, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Hey Shean , Welcome to the Sens . Glad to have a C.P. lad in the line up. Hope we all have a great season .
Posted by: Ballygiblin's Restaurant Carleton Place | September 20, 2007 at 01:45 PM
Welcome aboard Shean. Looking forward to seeing the Sens play against the Oilers, too bad i'll have to wait until next year. GO SENS GO
Posted by: Craig | September 20, 2007 at 02:16 PM
I am glad you are on the Sens team now. I hope you can help Alfie and the boys bring Stanley home to us. I love the Sens. Go Sens Go!!!
Posted by: Morgan D'Ambrose (age 8) | September 20, 2007 at 04:32 PM
Gidday Sheaner !!!!
Glad to have you and your family back home here in the Ottawa valley. It's a done deal with you fitting in with the lads and I know your style of hockey and your commitment to the game will definitely be a huge asset to the Ottawa Sens. Have yourself a fantastic season and don't be shy to "tickle the twine"...
Best of luck
Phippsy
Posted by: Phippsy Doodle | September 20, 2007 at 04:35 PM
Howdy and good luck
Posted by: Zac | September 20, 2007 at 09:28 PM
Welcome to the team Shean! Go Sens Go!
Posted by: senators | September 21, 2007 at 07:01 PM
Hey Shean, I guess this is a little repetitive to all the other comments but I gotta WELCOME you aboard the SENS train to the cup. I recall you playing with the Kanata Lazers, I think around the same time as Jimmy Duhart, Craig Hamlin, Sean O'Donnel etc.
Posted by: Richard Carkner | September 21, 2007 at 11:55 PM