First Sting Captain Doing Well

What better person and former player to feature as our inaugural Alumni Update than the first individual to wear the "C" on his chest as the first Captain of the Trenton Sting...Jason Colasante.

Jason was lucky enough to find his best friend and marry her. Jason and Meg have a beautiful 14 month old daughter named Maura. They reside in Hilliard, Ohio which is a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Jason is very happy living there, especially since they are the only Midwest city to have a Tim Horton's to remind him of home. Jason's parents and extended family still call Trenton home and they like to visit as often as possible, despite the 550 miles door to door.

Having lived in Columbus for 11 years, Jason put himself through school at Franklin University (B.S. in Marketing) and he is currently employed with CheckFree Corporation which offers electronic bill payments and Presentment to financial institutions. He has been with the company for eight years and works as an Account Development Partner (Sales).

As a member of the Trenton Sting, Jason was a defenseman but he admits he wasn't very defensive-minded and probably should have been a forward. He was lucky to average about a point per game with 16 goals and 29 assists in 45 games.

Since moving to Columbus, Jason continued to keep hockey in his life. He has coached at the high school level for six years and just recently transitioned to refereeing. "It's great exercise and it keeps me involved in the game", says Jason. Plus, as he puts it, he only has to deal with two coaches instead of 40 parents. He also helps out with the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey camps and clinics.

Jason skates with a former Sting player from last season, Ryan Markell, his dad and a bunch of former NHL and College players in a Thursday night hockey league where he gets plenty of exercise and the winner gets bragging rights for the week.

Thanks to Jason for taking the time bring us up to date on what he has been doing since his days playing for the Trenton Sting. It was great to hear from him and we wish him continued success.

NOTE: I would appreciate it if other Sting Alumni would contact me by e-mail so we can feature you in future updates.

Sting Alumni Blog Is Born

I've never been one to bow to peer pressure before but judging by the comments I have received when talking to people on the street or by e-mail, it would appear that many Trenton Sting supporters would like to see the memory of the Trenton Sting live on in some small way.

I can't say how much this new effort will be updated or even if it will last but I have decided to keep the blog active for the time being with the emphasis shifting to the Sting Alumni.

Many former players for the Trenton Sting continue to play hockey to this day at many different levels while others have gone on to become pillars in the community in which they live.

It is my hope that from time to time I will gather some information on past players and update those of you who are interested in what they are doing today.

The Sting Blog as you've known it will no longer exist while the new Trenton Sting Alumni Blog will do its best to provide details on former players, coaches and staff as information becomes available.

I hope Sting fans will embrace the new blog as we remember those who helped make the Trenton Sting one of the most feared teams in the OPJHL throughout their history.