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HOSCEPTEMKBER 16E, 201Y5 Vol.W 41, IssuEe 26 E $2K.00 LY METRO JETS ADD YOUTH HOCKEY – P. 3 w w w . h o c k e y w e e k l y . c o m BACK ON THE ICE! Johan Franzen (93), on the doorstep in front of goalie Thomas McCollum, is feeling good in his attempt to return from post concussion syn- drome. Tomas Jurco (26) is behind Franzen during a recent informal Red Wings skate at Joe Louis Arena. Free agent acqui- sitions Mike Green and Brad Richards also skat- ed with their new team- mates. Stories are on Pages 4 and 5.

Hockey Weekly photo by Rena Laverty

GETTING THE WORD OUT Dr. Brett Martin, director of the Henry Ford Sports Concussion Clinic, talks to the Troy Youth Hockey Association coaches and team managers about how to recognize possible concussions. Story and more pictures are on Page 3.

Hockey Weekly photo by John Castine Hockey Weekly photo FALL WARMUP: Matt Haist, left, and Carson Bayoff by John Castine tangle along the boards in a game Sept. 9 at the Troy Sports Center between Haist’s Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16 Midget A team and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s U16 fall team. WWEE GGOOTT TTHHEE MMIITTEESS!! AATT FFRRAASSEERR HHOOCCKKEEYYLLAANNDD -- PP.. 99 PAGE 2 HOCKEY WEEKLY SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 HOCKEY WEEKLY PAGE 3 Metro Jets expand into Youth hockey By Paul Harris Hockey Weekly Editor A move and a change in ownership spurred an expansion into Youth hockey for the Metro Jets. The Junior B franchise has a long history, debuting in the 1989-90 season, in the old Central States Hockey League and in the North American 3 Hockey League, where it now is. The Metro Jets had called Lakeland Arena in Highland their home since the 1990-91 season (it played its first season at the Inkster Ice Arena) before it was announced last month that original owners Hal “Butch” and Mary Kay Wolf had Hockey Weekly photos by John Castine sold the franchise to Peter Cammick, who is Dr. Brett Martin emphasizes a point about concussions to Troy Youth Hockey Association coaches and managers who attended the from St. Petersburg, Fla., and was moving to Fraser Hockeyland for the 2015-16 season. presentation at the Troy Sports Center Sept. 9. TYHA President Dan Jaroshewich invited Martin to speak at the association’s first That move put the Metro Jets in the same monthly meeting of the season. Martin is director of the Sports Concussion Clinic for Henry Ford Health System. facility as Youth organizations Summit Plastics and the Michigan Travelers. Those entities are now under the umbrella of the Metro Junior Jets Hockey Club. Troy coaches learn more about concussions “I introduced Pete Cammick (new owner) to By Dana Wakiji ing, watching television, playing video recovery’s a lot longer in someone that may Butch last season about the idea to capture the Hockey Weekly Special Writer games and texting. be 10 years old, where you’d talk about a growth of the program and take it to another The more you know, the better you do. “I tell kids it’s like a sprain of the brain,” two-week recovery pattern versus 25-30, level, and we all felt that the time was right,” That goes for everyone, but especially Martin said. “Make life boring the first few which can have a recovery (in) three-to- Metro Jets coach and general manager Justin hockey coaches these days when it comes days.” five days.” Quenneville wrote in an e-mail. “Using the his- to concussions. In the first 48-72 hours after a concus- In order to return to play, there’s a proto- tory of the organization and success we have had The Troy Youth Hockey Association sion, Martin said a player can only take col that must be followed. over the past few seasons, we needed to get the took a proactive step on Sept. 9, at the Troy Tylenol, no Aleve or Ibuprofen. A player has to be symptom-free, must right group of people to buy into our vision. Sports Center, inviting Dr. Brett Martin, J.J. Arboleras, coach of the Troy Sting have return to baseline balance testing and Mark Thornton (Summit Plastics) and Rick director of the Henry Ford Sports Midget A team, and the other coaches are return to baseline neuro-cognitive testing Lopez (Michigan Travelers) saw the opportunity Concussion Clinic, to address coaches and required by Michigan law to undergo a results. and believed in our model driven to help players team managers. concussion training program. Then, the player has to make a gradual at the youth level develop and succeed.” In the seven years Martin has been run- “I’ve been in this organization for a return to play, with each step taking 24 And everything is under one roof. ning the clinic, things have changed. while," Arboleras said. “We do take train- hours: “All our teams play out of one building, each “I would say I think we’re much better at ing courses for concussions. I do know • Light aerobic activity. a private locker room, have a strong support sys- education,” Martin said. “I think the media some but it’s always good to have refresher • Moderate aerobic activity. tem, a professional training facility at their dis- attention, I think the NFL and all its trou- courses. And I didn’t know about that • Non-contact, sport-specific activity posal (Michigan Athletic Training) and have all bles have actually elevated a lot of the Tylenol thing. That was very useful to (individual drills). the tools available to grow,” Quenneville wrote. awareness of appearance. Whereas a ding know that.” • Contact practice. The Metro Jets Junior Hockey Club has 12 20 years ago is just a ding, get him back in. Another important aspect of the training • Return to play. Youth Travel teams from Mini-Mite to Midget It wouldn’t really be considered a concus- is understanding that it is easier for young The most vital takeaway for coaches is Major and, of course, the Junior team. sion. Now we know that that is.” children to get concussions. that they don’t have to learn to perform any The main points Martin discussed were: “When you look at 8, 9, 10 (year-olds), tests. All they have to do is err on the side • Explaining what a concussion is. their brains are developing so they’re much of caution. Clinic aims to • Identifying signs and symptoms of con- more susceptible to a concussion,” Martin “If you think he has a concussion, he’s cussions. said. “You also look at one of the things done,” Arboleras said. “I didn’t know that, • Identifying proper treatment. when you’re an adult, one of the things that either.” train more • Explaining proper return to play. stops the acceleration is neck musculature. For more information, visit one of these Martin said that only in about 10 percent If you’re a prepubescent male, you really websites: of cases do concussion victims lose con- don’t have the necessary androgen circulat- • www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion female refs sciousness, so it’s important to look out for ing to build up muscle mass. So you’re • www.cdc.gov/HeadsUp By Paul Harris other symptoms. much more susceptible. There’s also the • www.henryford.com/concussion. Hockey Weekly Editor Those symptoms include nausea or vom- There were 44 female referees registered in iting: balance problems or dizziness: dou- the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association last ble or blurry vision: sensitivity to light; season, according to USA Hockey Michigan sensitivity to noise: acting sluggish, foggy, District referee-In-Chief Russ Eidenberger. hazy or groggy; concentration or memory He and others would really like that number to problems; confusion, or “not feeling right” be a lot higher. or “feeling down.” So, the first annual USA Hockey Referee Martin also discussed signs to watch for Clinic for females only will be held on Saturday, during a game or practice, such as appear- Sept. 19, at Livonia's Eddie Edgar Arena. ing dazed; being confused about assign- The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and ment or position; forgetting instruction; is open to those who want to be certified at lev- being unsure of the game, score or oppo- els 1-3. nent; moving clumsily; answering slowly; “It’s an area of our program that we need to losing consciousness; changes in mood, build,” Eidenberger said. “... There's a lot of behavior or personality; being unable to opportunities in hockey for female referees. We remember events immediately before or want Michigan to be known as a place where after an incident. there is quality female refereeing.” If a player displays more serious signs, He added that the clinic for female referees such as seizures, repeated vomiting or mus- was the brainchild of he and MAHA cle weakness or numbness, immediate Girls/Women's Vice President Jean Laxton. emergency care is required. But Eidenberger said there were only six indi- Once a coach suspects a concussion, they viduals registered for the clinic a couple of days must immediately remove the player from before press time. There is space for 45 partici- action and the player cannot return to Tyler Pilut, of Troy, asks Dr. Brett Martin a question for more information about recog- pants. action that day. nizing when a player may have a concussion during a game or practice. Pilut is coach “My plan is, no matter how small it is, we've “If in doubt, sit them out,” Martin said. of the Troy Kings Pee Wee B team. Dr. Martin said that coaches, managers and parents got to start somewhere,” he said. “... And with Once the player is removed, he or she can do a lot of self education by visiting these websites: more awareness, hopefully, we can build this will need to be evaluated by a professional program. trained in concussion management. www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion “I'm just hoping we can do that.” A player removed from action will have Those interested can register at USAHOCK- to refrain from both physical and mental www.cdc.gov/HeadsUp EY.COM under the officials tab. activity, including reading, writing, study- www.henryford.com/concussion PAGE 4 HOCKEY WEEKLY SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 Zetterberg: It was time for Babcock to move on Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg says Zetterberg said. “It’s kind of the defenseman Babcock to Blashill. it was time for a change. we didn’t have, so it’s a nice addition for us. “They’re both very similar but different. What he was specifically referring to was “Also, Richards has been around for a long With Mike a lot of one-way conversations,” Mike Babcock’s departure to the Toronto time, knows what it takes to go all the way Howard said. “Nice (with Blashill) to have Maple Leafs – for an eight-year, $50-million and win and it's going to be nice to have a vet- someone who you can bounce things off of. contract – after 10 years behind the Red eran presence in the locker room.” It's different.” Wings bench and the hiring of Jeff Blashill to It was also a big summer for Zetterberg. He replace Babcock as Detroit coach. and his wife, Emma, had their first child, son Larkin’s goal in sight “I want to thank Mike for the time he had Love (pronounced LOO-vee), who was born When the Red Wings drafted center Dylan here, but I think both him and us probably on Aug. 20. Larkin 15th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft, it decided it was time,” Zetterberg said. It was also the first summer that the couple was assumed he would be brought along He wasn’t surprised the hard-dri- has spent in Michigan. slowly as are most of the organization's play- ving and abrasive Babcock decided to ers. leave. Howard looking forward But Larkin, 19, hasn’t cooperated. “I kind of figured that out, that he Jimmy Howard said he isn't dwelling on The Waterford native was Michigan’s sec- was moving on and obviously the the last half of the 2014-15 season, which saw ond-leading scorer and the Big Ten Freshman media attention all along was big,” him not be able to return to his previous All- of the Year in 2014-15, was Team USA’s lead- Zetterberg said. “But for us players Star form, after missing a month due to a ing scorer and best all-around player in the who weren’t playing – we were kind groin injury. World Junior Championships in late of on vacation already – we didn’t Howard struggled and Petr Mrazek was the December and early January and earned a really get that effect of it, but I heard goalie for the first round playoff, seven-game spot on the United States team at the World from the guys who were around here loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Championships, despite being 18, after the still that it was a big deal.” “The past is the past. I don’t live in the past, NHL regular season, and played well. Zetterberg is confident of a smooth I just learn from it,” Howard said. Larkin then signed with Detroit and made transition to Blashill, who coached the “Everything was going great up to the point his professional debut with the Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Griffins for three sea- of the injury and I just couldn't get back to the Griffins in the AHL Western Conference sons after serving as a Babcock assis- way I was playing before the injury.” Final, where he had three goals and two tant for one year. Despite the Wings losing the series to the assists in six games. The Detroit captain is also happy Lightning, Mrazek was impressive and he and That has put him in a position where he with the free agent signings of Howard will battle to be the No. 1 goaltender, could make the team with an imprssive train- defenseman Mike Green and center beginning in training camp, which starts Sept. ing camp performance. Brad Richards. 18 in Traverse City. “Wherever I'm playing, I just want to have “There’s a lot of guys in here Zetterberg on Babcock leaving: “I think both him “That's been discussed over the summer. fun and want to contribute to a winning team. who've been through the same stuff and us probably decided it was time.” Blash (Blashill) and I sat down and went to I'm not worried about it. I just want to play for many years,” Zetterberg said. “I lunch,” Howard said. “ … It’s going to be an hockey,” Larkin said. think now with the additions of Green and Richards will each bring individually. open battle … Not what I’m used to. But he added: “It’s something I want. I Richards, and the new coach, it’s given us a “Green is a right-handed shot, plays a lot “(Blashill said) Just go out there and work want to be a Detroit Red Wing, I want that little fresh start. Obviously, it's going to be a on the power play, plays a lot of minutes and hard. It’s there for the taking.” very badly. I know there are expectations but different voice behind the bench and some- did a real good job in Washington,” Howard also talked about the change from I have expectations for myself.” times you need that.” He also talked about what Green and Richards has admired Wings for a long time HOCKEY By Paul Harris million with bonuses. He also won the Stanley Cup with the Hockey Weekly Editor He participated in an informal skate at Joe Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004, when he had a Brad Richards skat- Louis Arena after arriving in Detroit earlier League-leading 26 points in 23 games and WEEKLY ed with his new Red that morning. won the Conn Smythe Trophy. Publisher: John Castine Wing teammates for “I just came in with a friend and family will “Today I met 25-30 people in there, and it Executive Editor: Peggy Castine the first time on Sept. come in next week. I wanted to get a skate in. was just good to get on the ice. It’ll make Editor: Paul Harris 10. I haven't skated this week, just packing the tomorrow and then the start of next week a lit- Office Manager/Circulation: Jennifer Watters The 35-year-old house,” Richards said. “It’s good to get a tle easier, get out here and get a feel for the Contributors: Randy Russon, Paul Lubanski, Lou Issel, center signed a one- sweat and meet some of the guys. It'll make guys,” Richards said. Lisa Ilitch-Murray, Chuck Klonke, Alexis Bohlinger, year, free agent con- tomorrow a little easier.” “I’ve obviously admired this team for a Frank Dattilo, Rena Laverty, tract with the Red Richards, 35, helped the Chicago long time and no different the last few years. 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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 HOCKEY WEEKLY PAGE 5 Defenseman Green ready for a new start with Red Wings By Paul Harris called “The Human Eraser” by former Detroit Hockey Weekly Editor coach Mike Babcock because of DeKeyser’s Mike Green is looking forward to a fresh strong defensive play. start with the Red Wings. “Great guy, great skater, moves the puck The Red Wings signed the defenseman, well,” Green said of DeKeyser. “Obviously, who turns 30 on Oct. 12, to a three-year, $18 playing against him, I know sort of just by million free agent contract on July 1, after he watching him. I haven’t paid too close atten- spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career tion to his tendencies, but I’m sure I’ll get to with the Washington Capitals. learn him real quick. I’m really excited to “A long time in Washington but moving play with him. I’ve kept an eye on him. I’ve forward here I’m extremely excited to be a actually watched a little bit of tape online, just part of this group, especially with the history, clips of him.” the leadership here, the recipe to win,” Green DeKeyser didn’t skate that day. said. “Overall, just a great deal of excite- Green’s new teammates are looking for- ment.” ward to what he will add. The Calgary native is the right-handed “People talk about a right-handed shot from shooting defenseman with offensive abilities the point on the power play. Sure, (Daniel that the Red Wings have been looking for Alfredsson) was here. But since Rafi (Brian since Brian Rafalski retired in 2011. Rafalski), we really haven’t had that presence “I guess they haven’t had too many in the nor a real offensive defenseman,” defenseman past,” Green said. “I know that when we Niklas Kronwall said. “Happy to have him would play against the Red Wings, we would come in here and do his thing, contribute offen- try to run plays against their left-handed guys. sively and jump into the rush when he can.” Being a right guy, I’ll do my best to move the Green was given the locker stall next to puck and get it into the forwards’ hands.” Kronwall. He skated with many of his new teammates Said forward Darren Helm: “It’s going to for the first time on the Friday before Labor be exciting, another weapon on the back for Day Weekend. us, a guy who can shoot, pass, skate really After arriving in Detroit the night before, well, make plays. It’s going to be fun watch- Green took part in an informal skate at Joe ing him on the PP for sure.” Louis Arena on that Friday morning. Helm is the only Red Wings player who He felt comfortable in his new surround- already knew Green. ings. “I stop in (Green’s hometown) a couple “The guys have been very welcoming this weeks every summer and jump in with him at morning, so I can’t wait to get started,” Green Hockey Weekly photo by Rena Laverty his gym and get to train with him,” Helm said. said. Mike Green works out with his new team on Sept. 9. He said the Wings “have some “He’s a great guy, really nice. You don’t really He had 10 goals and 45 points in 72 games incredible players that can make some plays so I’m excited to play with these guys.” know too many people when you go into new with the Capitals last season. teams or new gyms, and he made that transi- “I think Detroit, they play a very puck-pos- was always a tough team to play against, Green talked to before taking the ice, has said tion real easy for me. Hopefully I can help session game and have some incredible play- especially as a defenseman. They have some he plans to play Green with Dan DeKeyser. him do that with this team. It was always fun ers that can make some plays so I’m excited skill up front and they’re very dangerous.” Green was sometimes a defensive liability to work out with him and now it’s going to be to play with these guys,” Green said. “Detroit New Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill, who with Washington and DeKeyser, 25, was even better having him on our team.” PAGE 6 HOCKEY WEEKLY SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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The Powersk8rs are a pair of training weights that is strapped to the in the front of the leg which creates a faster recovery from a players can strap to their skates and comfortably wear for an top of the skate. stride.” entire practice. This technology, invented by Sean Halpin, is Halpin believes that all players, both youth and adult, can used to build anterior leg muscles for a stronger stride recovery. benefit from various types of resistance training. “The goal is After two years, Halpin has returned with some new and to make kids stronger without changing their stride. That’s improved features that make the skate weights even more what this device does very well.” durable and comfortable for players of all ages. Halpin put it this way: “If you do 2,000 strides in one prac- Halpin, who received an aerospace engineering degree tice while wearing the skate weights, you technically have just from UCLA, has a passion for inventing and an even bigger moved an extra 4,000 strides in one hour.” passion for hockey. After seeing the success and effectiveness Halpin continues to build innovative products to further of his original invention, he wanted to further develop the enhance the development of hockey players. In addition to the skate weights so that even more players can benefit from improved Powersk8r, he has also introduced a technology wearing them. called the Fusion Ionz bracelet. This is a stylish sport band “We realized that the first set of weights worked but that that emits negative ions into the body to negate the effects of they needed some enhancements,” said Halpin, “We original- too many positive ions in the atmosphere. ly put a strap around the back of the tendon but we were able Sting and the Cranbrook Kingswood girls varsity team, his play- “Positive ions are produced by technology like phones and to work with the product and refine it to get rid of backstrap.” ers have been wearing the weights since their inception. televisions, central air and other machines that we encounter Halpin explained that the Velcro slot is now smaller and “Some of my more difficult players didn’t want to wear every day,” he said. “Too many positive ions can have bad moved forward on weight. “This keeps the weight more stur- them. They made up a million excuses,” he said. “But I effects on a person’s body.” dy on the foot,” he said. encouraged them and educated them on the benefits of resis- Athletes have taken to wearing negative ion bands to Halpin also added a foam pad to the bottom of the weight tance training.” counter these effects. to prevent lace bite and absorb the shock of a slapshot during Brooks explained the technology of the weights in relation “Studies and feedback from customers show that the practice. to edgework. “The longer you keep your blade in contact with bracelets help decrease joint stiffness and pain, and help with “With added comfort and protection, the weight can be the ice, the more force you generate,” he said. “The balance,” Halpin said. “Body builders have lifted more weight worn during all practices throughout the season. Then when Powersk8rs keep your skate on the ice longer and help you to while wearing this bracelet. It’s not magic. 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Henning and in the 1974 NHL Draft, added wins in league history, he was also a key fig- Arbour played 22 games in 1970-71 – end- future Hall of Famers Bryan Trottier and ure in the history of the Red Wings. ing his 14-season NHL playing career - and Clark Gillies, along with defenseman Stefan Arbour died at the age of 82, on Aug. 28, on was the Blues head coach for parts of that and Persson. Long Island. He was being treated for the next two seasons. Those players were the cornerstones in the Parkinson's disease and dimentia, according Bowman became the Montreal Canadiens building of Arbour's Islanders dynasty, which to NHL.com. coach for the 1972-73 season and won his culminated in the four consecutive Stanley Not only did Arbour, who was a defense- first Stanley Cup that season. Cups from 1980-83, of course after the likes man, play for Detroit early in his playing Devellano had also begun his professional of Mike Bossy, Billy Smith, Butch Goring (in career in the 1950's, but later was a part of the hockey career as a scout with St. Louis. a trade from the Los Angeles Kings that formative years in the careers of Jimmy The NHL added two teams for the 1972-73 included Lewis going to L.A.) and others had Devellano and Scotty Bowman, who both had season, the New York Islanders and Atlanta been added to the mix. a big part in building and leading the Red Al Arbour as a St. Louis Blue, left, and in (now Calgary) Flames, and Islanders general Devellano became the director of scouting Wings dynasty of the late 90s and early the mid-2000s. manager Bill Torrey hired Devellano as a in 1974, overseeing the draft. He was also the 2000s. scout for his team. general manager of the Islanders Indianapolis Arbour, who was the rare player who wore Phil Goyette and Earl Ingarfield coached Checkers affiliate in the Central Hockey Louis Blues. glasses, skated with Detroit during the 1953- the Islanders in their first season, in which League. Devellano became the Islanders 54, 1956-57 and 1957-58 seasons for a total Bowman, who was originally the Blues' they went 12-60-6, good for 30 points. assistant coach and assistant general manager, assistant general manager after the 1981 of 149 games. He had two goals and 13 assists Torrey, with input from Devellano, hired Stanley Cup and was hired by Mike and for 15 points and 160 penalty minutes. got his first NHL head-coaching job during Arbour as the Isles head coach for the 1973- the 1967-68 season. Marian Ilitch as the Red Wings general man- Arbour moved on to the Chicago 74 season and he remained behind their bench ager after Arbour's and New York's third Cup, Blackhawks and then to the Toronto Maple And with Arbour as a regular and veteran for 13 seasons. steadying influence on defense, Bowman led in 1982. Leafs organization from 1961-62 to 1966-67, The Islanders had the first pick of the 1973 Arbour coached the Islanders through the where he won two Stanley Cups. the Blues to three consecutive Stanley Cup NHL draft and took future Hall of Fame Finals from 1967-68 through 1969-70 (the 1985-86 season and again from 1988 until The NHL then expanded from six to 12 defenseman Denis Potvin. They also picked up 1994. teams for the 1967-68 season, and Arbour NHL placed all six expansion teams – St. defenseman and future Red Wings player, assis- Louis, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Minnesota, His 782 career wins and 1,607 game rank was taken in the expansion draft by the St. tant coach and head coach Dave Lewis with the second to only Bowman in NHL coaching history. And as Arbour was winding down his sec- ond stint with the Islanders, the Red Wings McDonnell a mainstay of Karmanos’ teams were looking for the coach that would put By Paul Harris Whalers in 1994, McDonnell joined the club McDonnell returned to his hometown of them over the top. They were consistently one Hockey Weekly Editor as vice-president of hockey operations. Hamilton, Ontario, briefly before Vellucci of the NHL’s best regular-season teams but Not many people knew the name Terry He stayed with the team after it moved to brought him back to scout for the Whalers hadn’t gotten beyond the second round of the McDonnell. Carolina in 1996 and remained and eventually gave him the title of director playoffs since 1988. But he was a big part of the there until 1999 after he suffered a of player personnel. With Bryan Murray as the team’s coach hockey teams owned by Pete stroke. “Once you meet him, you always remem- and general manager in 1993, Detroit again Karmanos for many years. Former Plymouth Whalers ber him,” said Vellucci, whose team won the lost in the first round, this time to the Toronto McDonnell passed away on president, head coach and general OHL title in 2007. “He was a mentor, a Maple Leafs in seven games. Sept. 7, at the age of 72. manager Mike Vellucci said it was sounding board for me when I wanted to Mike Ilitch demanded a coach with a At various times he served as McDonnell that mentored him make a trade or was thinking about a trade, a Stanley Cup track record in a conversation coach, general manager and scout back when he was running Oak line change or a lineup change. with Devellano, who had become the Wings for the Windsor Spitfires, was the Park Arena in Michigan. “I was in constant communication with him senior vice president. director of operations for the “I started 23 years ago and every day or every other day in Plymouth. Ilitch first wanted Mike Keenan, but Detroit Ambassadors (the original trained under Terry,” Vellucci told Going to the Memorial Cup and winning the Devellano talked him out of that. Devellano name of the franchise that became the Windsor Star. “I owe him a OHL championship, he was front and center then suggested either Arbour or Bowman, and the Plymouth Whalers and is now Terry McDonnell lot.” with any success I had.” Ilitch said okay. the Flint Firebirds) and scout and Vellucci is the assistant general McDonnell is survived by his wife, But Arbour told Devellano that he had no director of player personnel with the Whalers. manager and director of hockey operations Marlene, and sons Gord, Gary, Terry Jr. and interest in leaving Long Island and Bowman When Karmanos purchased the Hartford for the Carolina Hurricanes. Greg. was hired as the Red Wings coach. PAGE 8 HOCKEY WEEKLY SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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Soo Thunderbirds and Soo Eagles average. “David is a very unique player on a lot of levels, given the renewed hostilities with a home-and- “Of course, I’m very excited,” Culina fact that he hasn’t played organized hockey for all that long,” home series that was part of the Sept. said. “I knew coming into camp I would noted Branch, who moves to Sudbury after an 11-year run as 11-12, opening weekend in the expand- have to steal a job. I had to work really assistant general manager with the erstwhile Belleville Bulls. ed, 12-team NOJHL. hard and show the coaches what I had. “He’s a player who immediately jumps off the ice at you This season marks the return to the That hard work has paid off.” because you can’t help but recognize his hockey intellect, his NOJHL for the Michigan-based Eagles, Spitfires general manager Warren skating and his puck skills.” who spent the past three years in the NAHL. Rychel noted that Culina impressed the entire Windsor hock- With a potential franchise player in Levin and other high- A torrid rivalry between the Thunderbirds and Eagles was ey staff with his approach to the game. end young talent that includes 2014 first-rounder Michael on display during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons when the “He played well and was arguably our best goaltender Pezzetta and fellow forward Brady Pataki, the Wolves seem two teams faced off against one another 34 times in total. throughout camp,” Rychel said. “Our staff really like him. intent on surrounding their youngsters with responsible veter- Of note, the Eagles won the 2010-11 NOJHL championship He’s tall and covers a lot of the net and moves really well too. ans and leaders. and the Thunderbirds followed by winning both the league “He’s taken a good opportunity and he’s making good on it. Smith, the Wolves president who handed off the GM duties and Dudley-Hewitt Cup, Central Canada titles in 2011-12. The other part is we only had two goalies signed and needed to Branch but who remains as the team’s front office boss Personnel from both teams are still involved with their a third. So, bringing Mario on will create some healthy com- under owner/chief executive officer Mark Burgess, said it is respective clubs five years after the fact. petition for the starting job,” Rychel added. imperative that the older players step up in 2015-16. Former Thunderbirds assistant coach Jamie Henderson is “We have several players in our forward group that are vet- now general manager and former GM Kevin Cain is now Wolves on the rebound eran players in our league now,” Smith noted. “We will need team president. And Bruno Bragagnolo remains at the helm of There is no place to go but up in the standings for the 19 year-olds like Chad Heffernan, (American-born) Charley the Eagles as coach-general manager. Sudbury Wolves. Graaskamp and (Los Angeles Kings, National Hockey The Thunderbirds and Eagles will meet a total of 12 times Anxious to get the 2015-16 season started and looking to League draft pick) Matt Schmalz to be playing in our top six during the 2015-16 season. rebound from a disastrous 2014-15 campaign when the and providing a consistent effort on both sides of the puck.” “Some of the best games we have been involved with over Wolves won a franchise-history low 12 games to finish last As the Wolves look to rebound from a league-low 149 goals the years in terms of excitement and attendance have been overall in the 20-team OHL, Sudbury sports a new look on scored in 2014-15 – combined with the OHL’s worst power- games against the Eagles,” Cain said. many fronts. play efficiency – one of their best offensive boosts may come And as Bragagnolo noted: “The best rivalry that the Soo David Matsos, who won a Memorial Cup in 1993 as a high- from back of the blue line. Eagles have ever had, by far, is with the Soo Thunderbirds. scoring forward with the Soo Greyhounds, begins his first full Defenseman Kyle Capobianco, who was a third-round pick It’s a natural rivalry that is clean but intense.” season as Wolves head coach. of the Arizona Coyotes at the 2015 NHL Draft, returns as an To add a bit more spice to the rivalry, former Thunderbirds Also new to the Wolves are associate coach Drake 18 year-old this 2015-16 season with sights set on building off Junior and Midget coach Jim Capy has joined the cross-river Berehowsky and general manager Barclay Branch. a 40-point campaign in 2014-15. Eagles as Bragagnolo’s co-coach. Then there is rookie winger David Levin, who was taken by Capobianco will be joined by overage veteran Patrick the Wolves with the first overall pick at the 2015 OHL draft. Murphy, who was recently acquired from the Erie Otters, and Soo to Windsor Levin heads to Sudbury after having scored 39 goals, 41 19 year-old Jonathan Duchesne in carrying much of the load Free-agent find Mario Culina has signed with the Ontario assists, 80 points in 55 games with the Don Mills Flyers on the Sudbury blue line this season. Hockey League Windsor Spitfires as an undrafted goalie. Midgets in 2014-15. In addition to Levin and one of the OHL’s top power play The 6-foot-2, 175-pound, 1997 birth-year netminder back- Levin brings a sense of optimism to Wolves fans as the quarterbacks in Capobianco, it is being said that a pivotal stopped the Soo Thunderbirds to the Northern Ontario Junior tweaked organization strives for a return to better days under piece to the Wolves success in 2015-2016 is 1997 birth-year Hockey League and Dudley-Hewitt Cup, Central Canada cham- Matsos, Berehowsky, Branch and long-serving president goalie Troy Timpano, who Sudbury took in the second round pionships as a rookie in 2014-15. Blaine Smith. of the 2013 OHL draft. Always seek NHL goalies have camps, too By Paul Harris Network Goaltending also uses a group Hockey Weekly Editor approach. to I-C-E Youth and amateur goalies aren't the only Nine NHL goalies from eight teams recent- puck stoppers that may need a tune up during ly spent a week in Madison, Wis., at a camp the summer. run by Network Goaltending. The group that the opposition Two different camps combined to put 12 included Dallas Stars goalie development NHL goalies through their paces this past coach Mike Valley and Syracuse Crunch he most successful and respected summer. (American Hockey League) goaltending coaches in the world manage to simpli- They are the NET360 camp and a camp run coach David Alexander, as well as Thomas fy their messages so their players – by Network Goaltending. Magnusson, the head of the Swedish national Tyouth or adult – will be able to be effective in Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer, goaltending program, and Hannu Nykvist, his games. Vezina Trophy finalist Devan Dubnyk of the counterpart in Finland. To that end, today I offer another of my Minnesota Wild and the New York Islanders The group approach isn't new in the history trademark acronyms that can be easily imple- Thomas Greiss took part in the annual of goalie pro camps. mented by coaches of all levels: NET360 camp, which was held near Former NHL goalie Martin Biron said the Kelowna, British Columbia, in August. above two camps remind him of the the type I-INSPIRED The camp also included prospects from current Colorado Avalanche goaltending C-COURAGEOUS NHL teams. coach Francois Allaire used to run in the off- E-EFFORT The group was led on the ice by three goal- season. tending coaches. “We did learn a lot from one another,” said In other words, as a coach, I fully expect Ryan Cyr, who studied under and worked Biron, who has worked as a part-time analyst every member of my team to play each sec- I-C-E with Columbus Blue Jackets goalie coach Ian for TSN and the NHL Network since ending his 16-year NHL career in 2013-14. “There ond with an INSPIRED and COURAGEOUS your opponent Clark and is now president of the Goaltending EFFORT. Development Institute (GDI) in Winnipeg, was a ton of conversation with each other and And it’s the easiest acronym for hockey every shift! new Philadelphia Flyers goalie development even with Frank. We’d go for lunch and talk players to remember. coach Brady Robinson and James Jensen, a about where the game is going and the equip- A rallying cry of “ICE ’em!” could become California-based coach. ment and what is happening, and each year any team’s season-long mantra. And if used “What I like about it is the dynamic of get- he’d always say, ‘Here is something we with another of my acronyms – S-T-U-D, ting a whole bunch of really good goalies and changed from last year’s camp because after which stands for SPEED, TOUGHNESS, just trying to figure out what they do and how talking with everybody we decided to adjust UNSELFISHNESS and DISCIPLINE –a they play,” Reimer told NHL.com. “On the this a little.’ There were different conversa- coach would have the necessary ammo to suc- ice you can go through a drill and see how he tions all the time.” cessfully lead his club through an entire com- takes on different plays and then talk to him if Biron also is the director of goaltending for petitive campaign. you want and talk to a bunch of different the Academy of Hockey at the HarborCenter So, with the 2015-16 season just around the of these coaching tactics into your practices goalie coaches about it too and have a bit of a in Buffalo. He tried the same approach with a corner, why not consider building one or both and games? roundtable. You have an open mind to new handful of local college and Junior goalies I personally guarantee a more enjoyable ideas.” this summer. The group met once a week for and productive coaching year. Reimer tweaked his game based on some of eight weeks. Best of luck, that back-and-forth with his puck-stopping “They talked together about their styles and Coach Lubanski peers at the NET360 camp last year, pointing got to know each other's game, and I think to the addition of the reverse-VH (vertical- that's good if you haven't been on the ice with Paul Lubanski! is president of Wilderness horizontal) as a new post-play tactic for any of these other goalies,” Biron said. “You Hw w w . h o c kWe y w e e k l y . c o m Xtreme Sports. 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Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. info contact Sasha Ristic at 586-580-7955 or 586-601-6060, School Varsity & JV. Southgate Arena and other locations as 27-29 email [email protected] or visit www.legacy- necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. globalsports.com. Sanction Number: MIT1612555071 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. USA Hockey sanctioned event. U19, U16, U14, U12, U10 B, 23-25 6-8 A, AA. Gilmour Ice Arena and other locations as necessary. Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series in South Bend, Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam IN. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam 0567, email: [email protected]. House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, House, B, A, AA. 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Squirt through Bantam time.com. High School Varsity & JV. Pittsburgh Ice Arena and other House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, 27-29 locations as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call High School Varsity & JV. Ohio State Fairgrounds Coliseum Girls Motown Cup Tournament Series in Brighton/Novi, Marko Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: marko@itshockey- and other locations as necessary. Visit MI. USA Hockey sanctioned event. U19, U16, U14, U12, time.com. www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325-0567, U10 B, A, AA. Kensington Valley Ice House and other loca- 23-25 email: [email protected]. tions as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Girls Three Rivers Cup Tournament Series in Pittsburgh, 20-22 Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. PA. USA Hockey sanctioned event. U19, U16, U14, U12, Perani's 2nd Annual Capital Cup Tournament at The 27-29 U10 B, A, AA. Pittsburgh Ice Arena and other locations as Summit and Suburban Ice Lansing Arenas, Championship Thanksgiving Tournament at Glacier Pointe Ice Complex, necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at games to be played at Munn Arena. Exclusive to House/B Port Huron, MI. (MAHA) Squirt House, A, AA, 3 - 12 minute 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. teams: Squirt, 12-12-14 game format; Pee Wee, 13-13-15 periods, $400; Pee Wee thru Bantam House, A, AA, 3 - 15 23-25 game format; Bantam, 13-13-15 game format. minute periods, $475. 4 game guarantee. For more info call Motown Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. USA Complimentary gift bag for ll registrants. The Kris Perani 810-364-9797, email [email protected] or visit Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, B, Foundation will award and sponsor one tournament partici- www.glacierpointe.com. A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High pant for your entire 2015-2016 season! 3 game guarantee. 27-29 School Varsity & JV. Brownstown Sportsplex and other loca- For more info or to register contact Kevin Staskowski at 810- USA vs CANADA TIER II Tournament in Metro Detroit, MI, tions as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko 744-3338 or email [email protected]. in support of the Wounded Warrior Project. 5 game guaran- Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. 20-22 tee. Free jersey included. No referee fees, no gate fees. 23-25 Mid-Michigan Regional Silver Stick Tournament at Gold, silver and bronze division advancements. Tournament Boo @ The Soo Tournament in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. 4 Midland Civic Arena, Midland, MI. Squirt A, Pee Wee A, smart phone apps for all events. Digital standings board. All game guarantee. Full ice. No referee fees, no gate fees. Bantam A - Silver and Green Divisions (we now have Silver scores updated online real time. Great tournament merchan- Gold, silver and bronze division advancements. Tournament and Green divisions for the Squirt through Bantam travel lev- dise. Photo and video image capturing. For more smart phone apps for all events. Digital standings board. All els - so now there is a place for teams at all skill levels. The information call Mike Coleman at 248-670-5742. scores updated online real time. Great tournament merchan- Silver Division is for Yzerman and upper Howe teams and dise. Photo and video image capturing. For more information the Green is for lower Howe and Lidstrom teams.) For more DECEMBER call Mike Coleman at 248-670-5742. info: Contact Mechelle Churchfield at 2-6 NOVEMBER [email protected] or visit St. Clair Shores Regional Silver Stick Tournament, St. www.silverstick.org/Tournaments/1147/Midland_Regional. MAHA Clair Shores, MI. Squirt A, Peewee A, Bantam A, and Midget ✱ 6-8 Sanction #MIT1612503126 (MAHA teams in Districts 5-8 are A. Squirt A, Peewee A, and Bantam A will have two different Premier Hockey presents the 5th annual Mid Season accepted first into the travel divisions per Silver Stick rules. divisions. Silver division-which will be Yzerman and upper Classic at Troy Sports Center, Troy, MI. Mite through Midget Teams from other districts are considered but must have Howe teams. The winner of this division will attend House, A, AA, Girls 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U. 3 game guarantee. either a release form or rejection letter from their home tour- Newmarket, ON Minor AA Finals. Green division-which will 3 - 10 minute periods for Mite and Squirt, 3 - 15 minute peri- nament. be lower Howe and Lidstrom teams. The winner of this divi- ods for Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget. Cost: Mite $350, Squirt sion will attend Newmarket, ON Minor A Finals. Midget A: 20-22 champion will be attending Newmarket, ON A Minor Finals. $675, Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget $975. For more info con- Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series in South Bend, For info contact: Tournament Director Shawn Nicholson at tact Kathy at 248-860-2157 or email [email protected]. IN. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam [email protected] or visit www.silverstick.org. Visit www.premierhockeytournaments.com. Limited space House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, available. Santion #1612554250. High School Varsity & JV. Compton Family Ice Arena 4-6 6-8 University of Notre Dame and other locations as necessary. Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. Senior Slam Fundraiser Tournament for the Wounded Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam Warrior Project at Fraser Hockeyland, Fraser, Michigan. 0567, email: [email protected]. House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, Battle on the ice for those who have battled for our freedom. High School Varsity & JV. OBM Arena and other locations as 27-29 necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at This tourney will raise money for the Wounded Warrior Mid-Michigan Regional Silver Stick Tournament at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. Project. Live music, Vegas room, Camping and bonfire, all Midland Civic Arena, Midland, MI. Squirt AA, Pee Wee AA, night long open skating with DJ, Referee Dunk Tank, Bantam AA - Silver and Green Divisions (we now have Silver 4-6 Hardest Shot Contest, Most Accurate Shot Contest and and Green divisions for the Squirt through Bantam travel lev- Buckeye Classic Tournament Series in Columbus, OH. much more! 3 game minimum, 4 games maximum. Cost: els - so now there is a place for teams at all skill levels. The USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam $700. Divisions: 18+ open/B/C/D, 25+ open/B/C/D, 35+ Silver Division is for Yzerman and upper Howe teams and House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, B/C/D, 45+ B/C/D, 55+ B/C/D. Teams are allowed to have the Green is for lower Howe and Lidstrom teams.) For more High School Varsity & JV. Ohio State Fairgrounds Coliseum some flexibility with age limits. We will allow some variation info: Contact Mechelle Churchfield at and other locations as necessary. Visit as long as teams understand this event is for a great cause [email protected] or visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325-0567, and we are looking to build as even a competition as possi- www.silverstick.org/Tournaments/1147/Midland_Regional. email: [email protected]. ble. Do not hesitate to call with any questions regarding what MAHA Sanction #MIT1612503126 (MAHA teams in Districts division to apply for. For information contact Mike Coleman 4-6 5-8 are accepted first into the travel divisions per Silver Stick Motown Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. USA at 248-670-5742, visit www.sabretoothhockey.com or email rules. Teams from other districts are considered but must [email protected]. Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, B, have either a release form or rejection letter from their home A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High 6-8 tournament. School Varsity & JV. Brownstown Sportsplex and other loca- Northern Lights Tournament at Northern Lights Arena, 751 27-29 tions as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Woodward Ave, Alpena, MI. Divisions: Squirt, Pee Wee; Legacy Global Sports Nations Cup Tier 2 Tournament at Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. Levels: B, House. Cost: $675. For information contact David The Onyx Ice Arena and other area rinks. Jerseys and socks Guzman at 989-358-0652, email 4-6 included with paid entry fee. No gate fee or referee fee! This Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series in South Bend, [email protected] or visit www.northernlightsare- tournament also showcases the battle of Nations-Canada vs na.com. Sanction #: MIT1612024501. IN. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam USA. Teams wear their country's jerseys with pride and bat- House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, 6-8 tle the opposition for bragging rights. The points for each vic- High School Varsity & JV. Compton Family Ice Arena Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. tory go towards each Nation's total amount, rather than just University of Notre Dame and other locations as necessary. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam a win or a loss for the individual team. Divisions: Squirt Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, (Atom) A, AA, Peewee A, AA, Bantam A, AA, Midget Minor A, 0567, email: [email protected]. High School Varsity & JV. OBM Arena and other locations as AA. Note: Division placement will be based on the teams necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at hockey league rankings and strength of league. Due to this 9-15 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. placement, teams are allowed to have mixed birth years. St. Clair Shores Regional Silver Stick Tournament, St. Cost: $1,500.00 (Jerseys & Socks Included in the price). 5 Clair Shores, MI. Squirt AA, Peewee AA, Bantam AA, and 6-8 Midget AA. Squirt AA, Peewee AA, and Bantam AA will have Three Rivers Cup Tournament Series in Pittsburgh, PA. Game Guarantee. For more info contact Sasha Ristic at 586-580-7955 or 586-601-6060, email sristic@legacyglobal- two different divisions. Silver division will be Yzerman and USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam upper Howe teams. Green division will be lower Howe and House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, sports.com or visit www.legacyglobalsports.com. Sanction: MIT1611261061 Lidstrom teams. Squirt AA: Silver champion will attend Sarnia, ON A Major Finals. Green champion will attend SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 HOCKEY WEEKLY PAGE 13

Sarnia ON AA Major Finals. Peewee AA: Silver champion [email protected]. Visit www.koha.com or call 269-349- Marko Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: will attend Port Huron, MI A Major Finals. Green champion PUCK. MAHA sanction #MIT1612631049 [email protected]. will attend Port Huron AA Major Finals. Bantam AA: Silver 15-18 champion will attend Port Huron A Major Finals. Green 26-28 and 28-30 Buffalo Stars Christmas Tournaments at the Holiday Twin Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series Mite Cross-Ice champion will attend Port Huron AA Major Finals. Midget AA: Jamboree in Cleveland, OH. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Champion will attend Sarnia, ON Finals. For info contact: Rinks in Cheektowaga, NY. Boys Travel A and AA divisions and the Girls will be held December 26-28 while the House Mites Red, White and Blue. Gilmour Ice Arena and other loca- Tournament Director Shawn Nicholson at scshatourna- tions as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko [email protected] or visit www.silverstick.org. and House Select divisions will be held December 28- 30. Open to Minor Squirt, Squirt, Minor Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. 11-13 Minor Bantam, Bantam, U15, U16 and U18 Travel Teams at 15-18 Mid-Michigan Regional Silver Stick Tournament at both A and AA. Canadian B will also be considered. We will Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series in South Bend, Midland Civic Arena, Midland, MI. Squirt B, Pee Wee B, also run House and House Select divisions in Squirt, Pee IN. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam Bantam B, Midget A. For more info: Contact Mechelle Wee, Bantam, U16 and U18. Finally, we will conduct a Girls House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, Churchfield at [email protected] or visit www.silver- U19 Tier 2 division. Visit us on line at: www.buffalostars.com, High School Varsity & JV. Compton Family Ice Arena stick.org/Tournaments/1147/Midland_Regional. MAHA email [email protected] or phone 716-491-0375. University of Notre Dame and other locations as necessary. Sanction #MIT1612503126 (MAHA teams in Districts 5-8 are 28-30 Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- accepted first into the travel divisions per Silver Stick rules. Holiday Classic at Glacier Pointe Ice Complex, Port 0567, email: [email protected]. Teams from other districts are considered but must have Huron, MI. (MAHA) Squirt House A, AA, 3 - 12 minute peri- either a release form or rejection letter from their home tour- 15-18 ods, $400; Pee Wee thru Bantam House, A, AA, 3 - 15 Motown Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. USA Hockey nament. minute periods, $475. 4 game guarantee. For more info call sanctioned event. Mite through Bantam House, B, A, AA. 11-13 810-364-9797, email [email protected] or visit Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School Varsity Legacy Global Sports LCAHL Challenge Series www.glacierpointe.com. & JV. Brownstown Sportsplex and other locations as neces- Tournament, Trenton, MI. Howe/Lidstrom Divisions, U16 ñ 2016 sary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216- 2006's. Cost: $1,250.00. 4 Game Guarantee. For more info 325-0567, email: [email protected]. contact Sasha Ristic at 586-580-7955 or 586-601-6060, JANUARY email [email protected] or visit www.legacy- 15-18 Girls Motown Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. USA globalsports.com. Sanction Number: MIT1612555121 15-17 N.A.C. Tournament at Glacier Pointe Ice Complex, Port Hockey sanctioned event. U19, U16, U14, U12, U10, U8 B, A, 11-13 Huron, MI. (MAHA) Squirt House, A, AA, 3 - 12 minute peri- AA. Brownstown Sportsplex and other locations as necessary. Northern Lights Tournament at Northern Lights Arena, 751 ods, $500; Pee Wee thru Bantam House, A, AA, 3 - 15 Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- Woodward Ave, Alpena, MI. Divisions: Bantam, Midget; minute periods, $550. 4 game guarantee. For more info call 0567, email: [email protected]. Levels: BB, House. Cost: $750. For information contact 810-364-9797, email [email protected] or visit David Guzman at 989-358-0652, email info@northernlight- 15-18 www.glacierpointe.com. Three Rivers Cup Tournament Series in Pittsburgh, PA. sarena.com or visit www.northernlightsarena.com. Sanction USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, #: MIT1612024954. 15-18 Legacy Global Sports LCAHL Challenge Series B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High 18-20 Tournament in Trenton, MI. Yzerman Divisions, U16-2006's. School Varsity & JV. Pittsburgh Ice Arena and other locations Christmas Tournament at Glacier Pointe Ice Complex, Port Cost: $1,250.00. 4 Game Guarantee. For more info contact as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic Huron, MI. (AAU) Mite House, A, AA. 3 - 12 minute periods. Sasha Ristic at 586-580-7955 or 586-601-6060, email sris- at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. $400. 4 game guarantee. For more info call 810-364-9797, [email protected] or visit www.legacyglobal- email [email protected] or visit 15-18 sports.com. Sanction Number: MIT1612555168 Three Rivers Cup Tournament Series Mite Cross-Ice www.glacierpointe.com. 15-18 Jamboree in Pittsburgh, PA. USA Hockey sanctioned event. 27 Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. Mite Red, White and Blue. Pittsburgh Ice Arena and other 3 on 3 Holiday Tournament at Wings West, 5076 Sports USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam locations as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. All House C, House B and House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, Marko Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: Travel; Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget and High High School Varsity & JV. Serpentini Ice Arena and other [email protected]. School. $240 per team. Sponsored by KOHA and Wings locations as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call West. Register your team now by email to Frank Noonan at Continued on Page 14

Premier Hockey presents the 5th annual November 6-8 All games played at Troy Sports Center in Troy, Michigan MITE THROUGH MIDGET REGISTRATION FORM CHOOSE: (House, A, AA) Team Name: ______Mite _____ Mite Half Ice Contact: ______Squirt _____ Address: ______Peewee _____ GIRLS DIVISIONS Bantam _____ City: ______(10U, 12U, 14U, 16U) Midget _____ State/Prov: ______Zip/Postal: ______Girls ______3 Game Guarantee Phone (1): ______Phone (2): ______CIRCLE: 3 - 10 minute periods Email: ______B A AA for Mite and Squirt Send $100 non-refundable deposit/registration to: K & J Ventures LLC 3 – 15 minute periods for (Visa, Mastercard, Discover also accepted for deposits) 44192 Astro Drive 10U 12U 14U 16U www.premierhockeytournaments.com Pee Wee, Bantam, and Midget Sterling Heights, MI LIMITED 48314 SPACE Do not send registrations without deposits AVAILABLE $350 - Mite For info call Kathy at 248-860-2157 $675 - Squirt Email: [email protected] $975 - Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget PAGE 14 HOCKEY WEEKLY SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Continued from Page 13 Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- 26-28 0567, email: [email protected]. Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. 15-18 USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, 18-20 Girls Three Rivers Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. USA Hockey sanctioned event. U19, U16, U14, U12, U10 B, School Varsity & JV. OBM Ice Arena and other locations as USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, A, AA. Pittsburgh Ice Arena and other locations as necessary. necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. School Varsity & JV. Gilmour Ice Arena and other locations as 0567, email: [email protected]. necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 26-28 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. 15-18 Motown Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. USA Hockey K-Zoo Cup Tournament Series in Kalamazoo, MI. USA sanctioned event. Mite through Bantam House, B, A, AA. 18-20 Hockey sanctioned event. Mite through Bantam House, B, A, Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School Varsity Girls Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School & JV. Brownstown Sportsplex and other locations as neces- OH. USA Hockey sanctioned event. U19, U16, U14, U12, U10 Varsity & JV. Wings West and other locations as necessary. sary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216- B, A, AA. Gilmour Ice Arena and other locations as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- 325-0567, email: [email protected]. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- 0567, email: [email protected]. 26-28 0567, email: [email protected]. FEBRUARY Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series in South Bend, 18-20 IN. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam Motown Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. USA Hockey 5-7 House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, sanctioned event. Mite through Bantam House, B, A, AA. Girls Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series in South High School Varsity & JV. Compton Family Ice Arena Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School Varsity Bend, IN. USA Hockey sanctioned event. U19, U16, U14, U12, University of Notre Dame and other locations as necessary. & JV. Southgate Arena and other locations as necessary. Visit U10 B, A, AA. Compton Family Ice Arena University of Notre Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325-0567, Dame and other locations as necessary. Visit www.itshockey- 0567, email: [email protected]. email: [email protected]. time.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. 27-28 18-20 Mini- Mite Jamborie Tournament at Glacier Pointe Ice Girls Motown Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. USA 12-15 Complex, Port Huron, MI. (MAHA) Mini / Mite House, A, AA. 2 Hockey sanctioned event. U19, U16, U14, U12, U10, U8 B, A, Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. - 18 minute periods. $175. 3 game guarantee. For more info AA. Southgate Arena and other locations as necessary. Visit USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, call 810-364-9797, email [email protected] or visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325-0567, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High www.glacierpointe.com. email: [email protected]. School Varsity & JV. OBM Ice Arena and other locations as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at MARCH 18-20 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. Three Rivers Cup Tournament Series in Pittsburgh, PA. 4-6 USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, 12-15 Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series in South Bend, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series Mite Cross-Ice IN. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam School Varsity & JV. Pittsburgh Ice Arena and other locations Jamboree in Cleveland, OH. USA Hockey sanctioned event. House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic Mites Red, White and Blue. Gilmour Ice Arena and other loca- High School Varsity & JV. Compton Family Ice Arena at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. tions as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko University of Notre Dame and other locations as necessary. Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- APRIL 12-15 0567, email: [email protected]. 8-10 Motown Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. USA Hockey 4-6 Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. sanctioned event. Mite through Bantam House, B, A, AA. Shamrock Tournament #1 at Glacier Pointe Ice Complex, USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School Varsity Port Huron, MI. (MAHA) Squirt House, A, AA, 3 - 12 minute B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High & JV. Brownstown Sportsplex and other locations as neces- periods, $500; Pee Wee thru Bantam House, A, AA, 3 - 15 School Varsity & JV. Gilmour Ice Arena and other locations as sary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216- minute periods, $550. 4 game guarantee. For more info call necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 325-0567, email: [email protected]. 810-364-9797, email [email protected] or visit 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. 12-15 www.glacierpointe.com. 8-10 Girls Motown Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. USA 11-13 Motown Cup Tournament Series in Detroit, MI. USA Hockey Hockey sanctioned event. U19, U16, U14, U12, U10, U8 B, A, Shamrock Tournament #2 at Glacier Pointe Ice Complex, sanctioned event. Mite through Bantam House, B, A, AA. AA. Brownstown Sportsplex and other locations as necessary. Port Huron, MI. (MAHA) Squirt House, A, AA, 3 - 12 minute Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School Varsity Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- periods, $500; Pee Wee thru Bantam House, A, AA, 3 - 15 & JV. Brownstown Sportsplex and other locations as neces- 0567, email: [email protected]. minute periods, $550. 4 game guarantee. For more info call sary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216- 12-15 810-364-9797, email [email protected] or visit 325-0567, email: [email protected]. Three Rivers Cup Tournament Series in Pittsburgh, PA. www.glacierpointe.com. 22-24 USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, 11-13 Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High Rock ’N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland, OH. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, School Varsity & JV. Pittsburgh Ice Arena and other locations USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School Varsity & JV. Gilmour Ice Arena and other locations as at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. School Varsity & JV. OBM Ice Arena and other locations as necessary. 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Brownstown Sportsplex and other locations as neces- 0567, email: [email protected]. 0567, email: [email protected]. sary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216- 22-24 12-15 325-0567, email: [email protected]. Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series in South Bend, Chi-Town Cup Tournament Series in Chicago, IL. USA 18-20 IN. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, B, A, Hockey Cares Tournament at Wings West, 5076 Sports House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Mite thru Midget; House B; Girls High School Varsity & JV. Compton Family Ice Arena Varsity & JV. Johnnyís IceHouse and other locations as neces- and A, AA, AAA. Mite, $880; Squirt $930; Pee Wee $980; University of Notre Dame and other locations as necessary. sary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216- Bantam & Midget $1000. Sponsored by KOHA and Wings Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- 325-0567, email: [email protected]. West. Register your team now by email to Frank Noonan at 0567, email: [email protected]. 12-15 [email protected]. Visit www.koha.com or call 269-349- PUCK. MAHA sanction #MIT1612630936 APRIL 29-MAY 1 Buckeye Classic Tournament Series in Columbus, OH. USA Spring Showcase Tournament at Glacier Pointe Ice Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, B, A, 18-20 Complex, Port Huron, MI. (MAHA) Squirt A, AA, 3 - 12 minute AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School Buckeye Classic Tournament Series in Columbus, OH. USA periods, $500; Pee Wee thru Bantam A, AA, 3 - 15 minute Varsity & JV. Ohio State Fairgrounds Coliseum and other loca- Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam House, B, A, periods, $550. 4 game guarantee. For more info call 810-364- tions as necessary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School 9797, email [email protected] or visit www.glacier- Prpic at 216-325-0567, email: [email protected]. Varsity & JV. Chiller-Dublin and other locations as necessary. pointe.com. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216-325- 13-15 MAY Presidents Day/Call of Duty/Military Games Tournament in 0567, email: [email protected]. Metro Detroit, MI. 5 game guarantee. Full ice. No referee fees, 18-20 13-15 no gate fees. Gold, silver and bronze division advancements. Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series in South Bend, Motown Cup Spring Edition in Detroit, MI. USA Hockey Tournament smart phone apps for all events. Digital standings IN. USA Hockey sanctioned event. Squirt through Bantam sanctioned event. Mite through Bantam House, B, A, AA. board. All scores updated online real time. Great tournament House, B, A, AA. Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, Midget U16, Midget U18 House, B, A, AA, High School Varsity merchandise. Photo and video image capturing. For more High School Varsity & JV. Compton Family Ice Arena & JV. Brownstown Sportsplex and other locations as neces- information call Mike Coleman at 248-670-5742. University of Notre Dame and other locations as necessary. sary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Marko Prpic at 216- 325-0567, email: [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 HOCKEY WEEKLY PAGE 15 SSAABBRREETTOOOOTTHH HHOOCCKKEEYY TTOOUURRNNAAMMEENNTTSS LLLLCC For info contact Mike Coleman at 248-670-5742, email [email protected] or visit www.sabretoothhockey.com. Senior Slam Boo @ the Soo fundraiser USA vs CANADA October 23-25 Sault Ste. Marie, MI for the Wounded for the WOUNDED At the Big Bear, LSSU and Warrior Project Pular Stadium Arenas WARRIOR PROJECT USA Sanction # MIT1611511127 Battle on the ice for those who have battled for November 27-29, Metro Detroit our freedom. Live music, Vegas room, camping USA Sanction # MIT1611344384 4-game guarantee and bonfire, all night long open skating with DJ, Divisions: AA, A Referee Dunk Tank, Hardest Shot Contest, Most Divisions: Squirt (05, 06) - $800 Accurate Shot Contest and much more! Squirt/Atom A, AA, B Pee Wee (03, 04) - $900 Pee Wee A, AA, B Bantam (02, 01) - $1000 November 6-8 at Fraser Hockeyland, Bantam A, AA, B Midget (U15,U16,U18) - $1200 Fraser, Michigan Midget A, AA, B (U18 Division USA battle of the States) ★ 3 game round robin Divisions: ★ Semis and Finals for all divisions! 18+ and 25+ open/B/C/D ★ 5 game guarantee! Cost: $1400 ★ Champion and Finalist Trophy and 35+, 45+, 55+ B/C/D ★ Champion and Finalist Trophies, medals for all participants. Medals ★ 3 game minimum, 4 game maximum ★ All teams must have USA or ★ Cost: $700 Raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project Canadian official rosters USA and Canadian official rosters only Raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project This event is USA Hockey Sanctioned INTERNATIONAL SILVER STICK Metro Detroit Regional Tournament at St. Clair Shores Civic Arena December 2-6, 2015 Squirt A, Pee Wee A, Bantam A, Midget A December 9-15, 2015 Squirt AA, Pee Wee AA, Bantam AA, Midget AA REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for all MAHA A and AA teams in Districts 1-4. Go to silverstick.org/Tournaments/1150. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2015 NEW FOR 2015: Squirt, Pee Wee and Bantam teams will play in the Silver Division (Yzerman and upper Howe teams) or Green Division (lower Howe and Lidstrom teams). Contact Tournament Director Shawn Nicholson at [email protected] Co-director Kyle Nicholson PAGE 16 HOCKEY WEEKLY SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Little Wings hitting the ice again By Paul Harris Hockey Weekly Editor The Red Wings and Perani’s Hockey Last year’s Little Wings participants were lined up and waiting to go before one of their sessions in the program’s inaugural year. World are giving some Metropolitan Detroit youngsters an affordable way to learn how to play hockey. The Wings recently opened registra- tion for the Little Wings Youth hockey initiative, designed to create an afford- able way for children between the ages of 5 and 8 to learn how to play hockey and develop a lifelong passion for the game. After selling out in its first season, Little Wings returns for a second year, effective- ly doubling its size from four to eight rinks in Metro Detroit to match the increased demand for the program. Every participant will receive four one-hour sessions of introductory prac- tices at one of eight rinks across the Metro Detroit area in October as well as a full set of Little Wings branded hockey equipment, courtesy of the Red Wings and Perani’s Hockey World. For a registration cost of $100, partic- At left, a coach demonstrates a skating and stickhandling move to ipants will receive and keep all CCM a youngster, while above another player appears to practice a equipment, including ice skates, a hel- down and up skating move. met, shoulder pads, gloves, elbow pads, hockey pants, shin guards, hockey socks, than 200 children to hockey. a hockey stick, an equipment bag and a Little Wings is intended for children Little Wings jersey. Four hours of ice who have not participated in an orga- time is also included in the registration nized hockey program. While skating cost. experience is encouraged, it is not “It’s a great community iniative required. To participate, children must be because it gives kids who have never between 5 and 8 years old on Oct. 1, been exposed to hockey the opportunity 2015. to learn and play it and get the full equip- All participants will be properly fitted ment for $100,” said Perani’s Hockey for equipment before the on-ice sessions World Vice President Robert Perani. “It’s during a fitting event at the Perani’s a very low-risk way to get kids into it.” Hockey World in Livonia the weekend of The participating rinks are the Dearborn Sept. 25-27. The equipment will be ready Ice Skating Center, Plymouth Cultural for pick-up at the Perani’s location of Center, Farmington Hills Ice Arena, St. each family’s choice before the first Clair Shores Civic Arena, Mt. Clemens Ice practice. Arena, Kennedy Recreation Center, Novi For more information and a registra- Ice Arena and the Troy Sports Center. tion form, go to redwings.nhl.com, click Each session holds up to 50 children, on MORE WINGS on the menu bar and for a total of 400 participants. In its first choose YOUTH HOCKEY PRO- Four of last year's Little Wings pay close attention to instruction from a coach at the season, Little Wings introduced more GRAMS from the drop-down menu. Plymouth Cultural Center.