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Interlake Minor Hockey Association Rising Stars Tournament Annual Meeting On behalf of Interlake Minor we would like to send The 2018 IMH AGM will be held on April 15, 2018 at out a big thank you to all the Volunteers, especially 10:00am in Arborg. Erin and Kenton Byle, that gave their time to achieve Election of new executive take place at the AGM. a very successful Rising Star Weekend, January 26, 27 and 28, 2018, in Stony Mountain. This was the Amendments or alterations can be made to fi rst stage of the Rising Star Program from Hockey the constitution only at the Annual Meeting. All Manitoba. There were regional teams from Eastman, amendments must be presented in writing to the Yellowhead, Central Plains, Pembina Valley and 3 Director two (2) weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. teams from Interlake. Other host towns that held All amendments must be approved by a two-thirds Rising Star weekends were Killarney and Roblin. It majority of the voting members. We can take the vote was a great weekend of hockey!! Next step will be with less than 66% attendance. The Rising Star Plus program that will run in April, Additions to Agenda must be in writing 2 weeks prior concluding with a tournament fi rst weekend of May. to the AGM meeting. Thanks again to all the helped and participated over the weekend. Hockey Manitoba Social Media Policy For the purpose of this Social Media and Networking Policy, the policy will encompass IMH Code of Conduct Policy public communications through such internet IMH Executive have agreed that all players, team mediums and websites as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, offi cials and parents will be required to read and sign LinkedIn, Foursquare and any other social media a Code of Conduct Policy in the upcoming season. network that allows users to communicate online. IMH Executive has committed to adopting and The policy will be applicable to all members of the implementing a policy to address the unacceptable HOCKEY MANITOBA Community, including Directors, behaviours of discrimination, harassment, bullying Teams, HOCKEY MANITOBA members and staff, on- and abuse that refl ects the principles and practices ice and off-ice offi cials, billets, players, players’ family established by Hockey Canada’s Bullying, members and supporters. Harassment and Abuse Prevention Policy. HOCKEY MANITOBA recognizes and appreciates the value of social media and the importance of social networking to all of its stakeholders. HOCKEY MANITOBA also respects the right of all Teams and In This Issue Association personnel to express their views publicly. At HM Social Media Policy ...... 1 the same time we must be aware of the dangers social IMH Code of Conduct ...... 1 media and networking can present. IMH Annual Meeting ...... 1 The purpose of this policy is to educate the HOCKEY Rising Stars Tournament ...... 1 MANITOBA Community on the risks of social media Female Peewee Prospects...... 2 and to ensure all Teams and Association personnel Rising Stars Plus ...... 2 are aware that conduct deemed to be inappropriate Directors Cup...... 2 may be subject to disciplinary action by the Team, the Manitoba Games ...... 2 Minor Hockey Association, League and/or HOCKEY Colby Bear, Sportstar ...... 3 MANITOBA. Leif Mattson ...... 3 Provincial Representatives ...... 6 A copy of the Social Media policy can be found on IMH Playoffs ...... 4/5 Hockey Manitoba’s website - Schedule of Upcoming Events ...... 6 http://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/social-media-policy Female Peewee Prospects Rising Stars Plus Program IMH is pleased to announce that IMH is pleased to announce that Charlene Bodnarchuk has been Dwayne Swanson has been selected selected to coach this program. to coach this program. He brings along Braden Groot as assistant. Following are the ice times for this program: Tues Mar 13 6:30 – 7:30 1hr Teulon Tues Apr 3 6:30 – 7:45 1.25hr Warren Thurs Mar 15 6:30 – 7:30 1hr Stonewall Thurs Apr 5 6:30 – 7:45 1.25hr Warren Mon Mar 19 6:30 – 7:30 1hr Teulon Tues Apr 10 6:30 – 7:45 1.25hr Warren Thurs Mar 22 6:30 – 7:30 1hr Teulon Thurs Apr 12 6:30 – 7:45 1.25hr Warren Wed Apr 4 6:15 – 7:30 1.25hr VMSC Tues Apr 17 6:30 – 7:45 1.25hr Warren Thurs Apr 5 6:15 – 7:30 1.25hr VMSC Thurs Apr 19 6:30 – 7:45 1.25hr Warren Wed Apr 11 6:15 – 7:30 1.25hr VMSC Tues Apr 24 6:30 – 7:45 1.25hr Warren Thurs Apr 12 6:15 – 7:30 1.25hr VMSC Thurs Apr 26 6:30 – 7:45 1.25hr Warren Wed Apr 18 6:15 – 7:30 1.25hr VMSC Thurs Apr 19 6:15 – 7:30 1.25hr VMSC Wed Apr 25 6:15 – 7:30 1.25hr VMSC Thurs Apr 26 6:15 – 7:30 1.25hr VMSC Directors Cup Wed May 2 6:15 – 7:30 1.25hr Warren IMH is pleased to announce that Chad Balmer has been selected to The 2018 Manitoba Games hosted coach this program. He brings along by Sport Manitoba will take place Jason Pitz and Trent Goodbrandson as assistants. March 4-10, 2018 in Thompson, MB. Following are the ice times for this program: The Manitoba Games will be a part of the Hockey Manitoba Program of Mon Mar 12 7:45 – 8:45 1hr Stonewall Excellence, the high performance development and Thurs Mar 15 7:45 – 8:45 1hr Stonewall selection process for Team Manitoba attending the Mon Mar 19 7:45 – 8:45 1hr Teulon 2019 Canada Games in Red Deer, AB. Thurs Mar 22 7:45 – 8:45 1hr Teulon Representing Interlake Wed Apr 4 7:45 – 9:00 1.25hr VMSC Male Thurs Apr 5 7:45 – 9:00 1.25hr VMSC Wed Apr 11 7:45 – 9:00 1.25hr VMSC Colby Bear - Peguis Thurs Apr 12 7:45 – 9:00 1.25hr VMSC Jackson Kummen – Stonewall Wed Apr 18 7:45 – 9:00 1.25hr VMSC Logan Resch – Stonewall Thurs Apr 19 7:45 – 9:00 1.25hr VMSC Brett Tataryn – Argyle Wed Apr 25 7:45 – 9:00 1.25hr VMSC Kaden Stewart – Warren Thurs Apr 26 7:45 – 9:00 1.25hr VMSC Michael Crave – Gimli Wed May 2 7:45 – 9:00 1.25hr Warren Chad Balmer - Coach Jason Pitz - Asst Coach Cory Donald - Asst Ciach Female Jacey Ledochowski - Teulon Anna Shewchuk - Stonewall Emma Stewart - Warren Kenzie Bremner - Stonewall Nori Sigvaldason - Arborg Brenna Barylski - Arborg Paul Miller - Coach

For all the latest hockey news, game schedules and scores and too see what is happening in hockey for the Interlake visit our website at: www.interlakeminorhockey.com Peguis Colby Bear, Interlake Lightning BAAA Sportstar of the Week February 20, 2018 https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/mobilevideo?clipId=1330895&binI

Mattson Makes Mark with WHL’s Rockets Manitoba-born forward fi nds a Western Hockey League home in Kelowna.

When the opportunity to trade for Leif Mattson surfaced last year, the Kelowna Rockets didn’t hesitate. Giving up a eighth-round bantam draft pick in 2017 turned out to be a small price to pay for the skilled forward from Stonewall, MB. “We knew he was a good player, he was a very good bantam and a guy who could score,” Rockets’ player personnel director Lorne Frey said of Mattson. “When the (Brandon) Wheat Kings gave us a call about him, there was no hesitation, no reason not to take a chance, and it’s worked out very well.” Forward Leif Mattson - Image: Marissa Baecker/Shoot the Breeze Like most young players growing up in Manitoba, Mattson’s earliest hockey aspiration was to play close to home for the Brandon Wheat Kings. And after being chosen in the eighth round of the 2014 draft by the Wheat Kings, that dream looked to be on track. But after stops in Alberta with St. Albert midget AAA Raiders and junior A’s Drumheller Dragons, Mattson’s career changed directions last October when he was dealt to the Rockets. “I was really excited when I was picked by Brandon, it was the closest team to where I grew up and was really nice for me and my family when it happened,” said Mattson. “But things change in hockey and when the Rockets traded for me, I was super excited, too. I saw it as a new opportunity and Kelowna is a pretty sweet spot to be, because of the organization and the city.” In acquiring Mattson, the Rockets helped alleviate a depth shortage in their group of 1999-born forwards. After joining Kelowna last season, the 6-foot, 200-pound forward put up nine goals and 14 points in 45 games. This season, with an increased role and more ice time—and despite missing nine games with injury—Mattson, 18, has fi ve goals and two assists in eight games. Frey said Mattson, as hoped, has shown steady improvement in all facets of his game. “He came on at the end of last year and I think at the time it was a question of getting his conditioning where it needed to be,” Frey said. “He worked extremely hard at (conditioning) in the summer and worked with (skating coach) Evan Marble to really improve his skating. “We knew he would score, but he’s put time and effort into his game and it’s showing,” Frey added. “He’s gaining confi dence and feeling better about himself, so he’s just going to get better.” From Mattson’s perspective, his move to Kelowna a year ago has unfolded pretty much according to plan. “I knew my role was going to expand greatly this year and I wanted to be prepared for that,” Mattson said. “I wanted to improve and have a bigger impact and I feel like I’m working towards that. “We have some good talent on this team,” he added, “the atmosphere in the dressing room and the coaches are positive, it’s just a good situation for me to be in. I’m super grateful to be a Kelowna Rocket.” printed from: https://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/mattson-makes-mark-with-whls-rockets/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter IMH League Playoffs IMH League Playoffs Special Rules - Novice Schedule and Scores - Atom If a game is tied at the end of regulation time the following Games schedules emailed to interlakeminorhockey@ overtime rules will apply: hotmail.com and I will update the website with the dates • Two minute break and times. • Teams do not change ends ALL scores and game sheets emailed to IMHScores@ • 10 minute stop time period. Game is over when fi rst hotmail.com goal is scored Special Rules: IF STILL TIED AFTER OVERTIME PERIOD: If a game is tied at the end of regulation time the following overtime rules will apply: • Off-ice break (re-surface ice) • Two minute break • Continue 20 minute sudden victory periods • Teams do not change ends • After 5 goals for an individual, anymore goals scored • 10 minute stop time period. Game is over when fi rst by that individual will not count and play goes back to goal is scored centre ice • Each Team brings their own referee. If you can’t get IF STILL TIED AFTER OVERTIME PERIOD: one, the Host Community can provide one for you at • Off-ice break (re-surface ice) your cost. You must notify the host of your intentions • Continue 20 minute sudden victory periods by Thursday evening. • Best of three series • If there is a 7 goal spread, the game will go to straight • Each team provides their own referee; Neutral running time. If the game gets back to under 7 goals referees for game three unless both teams agree the game goes back to stop time. to bring own refs (contact Doug 204-771-7456 or • If different winner on Day 1 and Day 2, fi nal game with [email protected] for neutral refs) highest ranked team having home ice advantage - to • Higher seed has home ice advantage be played by March 2nd • If there is a 7 goal spread, the game will go to straight • Regional - best of three - south has home ice running time. If the game gets back to under 7 goals advantage - to be done by March 23th the game goes back to stop time. • Regional - best of three - south has home ice Novice North A February 18 - Peguis advantage February 24 - Arborg Novice North B February 17 - Ashern Atom A February 24 - Fisher Branch Stony Mountain Red, Arborg, Peguis Black, Teulon White Novice South A February 18 - Stony Mountain Round 1 completed by Mar 7 February 24 or 25 - Warren Round 2 completed by Mar 23 Novice South B February 17 - Warren Atom North B February 24 - Teulon Riverton, Peguis Red, Fisher River Novice South C February 18 - St. Laurent February 24 - Lakeside (Eriksdale) Round 1 completed by Feb 26 Round 2 completed by Mar 7 Regional completed by Mar 23 Atom North C Fisher Branch, Fairford, Lake MB, Peguis Female Round 1 completed by Feb 26 Round 2 completed by Mar 7 Regional completed by Mar 23 Atom South B Lakeside, Stonewall Blue, Stonewall White, Warren Green, Warren White Round 1 completed by Feb 21 Round 2 completed by Feb 28 Round 3 completed by Mar 7 Regional completed by Mar 23 Atom South C For all the latest hockey news, game schedules and Gimli, Teulon Black, St. Laurent, Stony Mounatin White scores and too see what is happening in hockey for Round 1 completed by Feb 26 the Interlake visit our website at: Round 2 completed by Mar 7 www.interlakeminorhockey.com Regional completed by Mar 23 IMH League Playoffs IMH League Playoffs Schedule and Scores - Peewee Schedule and Scores - Bantam / Midget Games schedules emailed to interlakeminorhockey@ Games schedules emailed to interlakeminorhockey@ hotmail.com and I will update the website with the dates hotmail.com and I will update the website with the dates and times. and times. ALL scores and game sheets emailed to IMHScores@ ALL scores and game sheets emailed to IMHScores@ hotmail.com hotmail.com Special Rules: Special Rules: If a game is tied at the end of regulation time the following If a game is tied at the end of regulation time the following overtime rules will apply: overtime rules will apply: • Two minute break • Two minute break • Teams do not change ends • Teams do not change ends • 10 minute stop time period. Game is over when fi rst • 10 minute stop time period. Game is over when fi rst goal is scored goal is scored IF STILL TIED AFTER OVERTIME PERIOD: IF STILL TIED AFTER OVERTIME PERIOD: • Off-ice break (re-surface ice) • Off-ice break (re-surface ice) • Continue 20 minute sudden victory periods • Continue 20 minute sudden victory periods • Best of three series • Best of three series • Each team provides their own referee; Neutral • Each team provides their own referee; Neutral referees for game three unless both teams agree referees for game three unless both teams agree to bring own refs (contact Doug 204-771-7456 or to bring own refs (contact Doug 204-771-7456 or [email protected] for neutral refs) [email protected] for neutral refs) • Higher seed has home ice advantage • Higher seed has home ice advantage • If there is a 7 goal spread, the game will go to straight • If there is a 7 goal spread, the game will go to straight running time. If the game gets back to under 7 goals running time. If the game gets back to under 7 goals the game goes back to stop time. the game goes back to stop time. Peewee A Bantam A Gimli, Stony Mountain, St Laurent White, Peguis, Arborg, Lake MB, Arborg, Fairford, Lakeside, Teulon, Gimli Fairford, Stonewall Round 1 completed by Feb 25 Round 1 completed by Feb 25 Round 2 complete by Mar 7 Round 2 completed by Mar 7 Round 3 completed by Mar 23 Round 3 completed by Mar 23 Reseed after fi rst round No practices or games on March 13, 15, 19, 22 unless Bantam B there are no player confl icts with Rising Stars Plus. Stonewall, Peguis Red, Fisher River, Peguis Black Peewee B Round 1 completed by Feb 28 Gimli, Fisher River, Riverton, Stonewall, Warren Round 2 completed by Mar 23 Round 1 completed by Feb 25 Midget A Round 2 completed by Mar 7 Gimli 1, Fairford, Lake MB, Lakeside Regional completed by Mar 23 Round 1 completed by Feb 28 No practices or games on March 13, 15, 19, 22 unless Round 2 completed by Mar 23 there are no player confl icts with Rising Stars Plus. Midget B Peewee C - Best of 5 Fisher River, Gimli 2, Teulon, Peguis St. Laurent, Lakeside Round 1 completed by Feb 28 Round 2 completed by Mar 23

For all the latest hockey news, game schedules and scores and too see what is happening in hockey for the Interlake visit our website at: www.interlakeminorhockey.com IMH Provincial Representatives IMH Schedule of Upcoming Events Midget AA/A - Gimli, Lake MB, Peguis Regionial Midget B/C - Lakeside, Fisher River **Subject to Change** Bantam Rural AA - Peguis • April 15 - AGM - Arborg Bantam A - Gimli • August 20 - 23 - Regional Development/Skills Bantam B - Lake Manitoba Camp - VMSC Bantam C - Fairford • August 25 - Regional Development/Skills Camp - PeeWee AA - Peguis Peguis Multiplex PeeWee A1 - Stonewall 2 • August 27 - 30 - Regional Development/Skills PeeWee A - Gimli Camp - VMSC PeeWee B - Arborg • September 9 - Registrar Clinic - Arborg PeeWee C - Stony Mountain • September 4, 6, 8, 11, 13 - Regional Male Atom AA - Peguis Bantam AAA Tryouts - VMSC Atom A1 - Peguis • September 4, 6, 8, 11, 13 - Regional Female Atom A - Teulon Bantam AAA Tryouts - VMSC Atom B - Stony Mountain • September 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 - Regional Atom C - Riverton Male Midget AAA Tryouts - Gimli Hosting a Provincial Championship • September 15 - Final Cuts - Regional Female Arborg - Atom B Bantam AAA / Male Bantam AAA Teulon - Bantam B • September 17 - Regional Male Bantam AA Stonewall - Bantam Rural AA1 Tryouts - VMSC • September 18 - Regional Male Bantam AA Tryouts - VMSC • September 19 - Regional Male Bantam AA Tryouts - Warren • September 20 - Regional Male Bantam AA Tryouts - VMSC • September 24 - Regional Male Midget AAA Tryouts / Final Cuts - Teulon • September 25 - Regional Male Midget AAA City Tryouts - Teulon • September 27 - Regional Male Midget AAA City Tryouts - Warren • September 28 - Regional Male Midget AAA City Tryouts - Teulon • October 20 - Start of IMH League Play • October 20 - Novice Jamboree • Oct 28 - Female Peewee Prospects Skill Sessions - Teulon • Nov 4 - Rising Stars Skill Sessions - Teulon • Nov 18 - Rising Stars Skill Sessions - Teulon • Nov 25 - Female Peewee Prospects Skill Sessions - Teulon • Dec 2 - Rising Stars Skill Sessions - Teulon • Dec 9 - Female Peewee Prospects Skill Sessions - Teulon • Dec 16 - Rising Stars Skill Sessions - Teulon • Dec 16 - Christmas Break - League Play • Jan 5, 2019 - start of league play after Christmas For all the latest hockey news, game schedules and Break scores and too see what is happening in hockey for the Interlake visit our website at: www.interlakeminorhockey.com