Alumni News—Listowel Cyclones Congratulations to the Listowel Cyclones on a Fantastic Season
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Page 2 Thank You to Our 2018-19 Sponsors BRONZE SPONSORS GENERAL SPONSORS Bamco Group Access Business Service Coldwell Banker - Jennifer Hatch DESO Construction Ltd. Dawkins Promotional Products ESKA DC Foods Go Energy Document Imaging Partners Sault Chiropody Clinic Elmira Insurance Brokers Ltd. Septimatech Group Inc. Graham Mathew & Partners LLP Woods, Clemens, Fletcher & Cronin Professional Corporation Lawyers IG Private Wealth Management - McEachnie Group Jody’s Lawn Care Mercedes-Benz Kitchener-Waterloo MSW Plastics Inc. Pennzoil 10-Minute Oil Change Pro-Mar Construction Reiser (Canada) Ltd. Scotia Wealth Management Sports Group International St. John's Kilmarnock School Page 3 It’s a Wrap It is with a great deal of hesitation that I have to acknowledge the end of the 2018-2019 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA season. This past season was a great year. We played in four tournaments and had good success in each tourna- ment we entered. The trip to Monc- ton was truly a memorable experi- ence that had many great moments. The team did a great job reaching third place in the regular season and then going on to play for the league championship in the final series eventually losing to a strong Elgin team. As happens year after year it was great to watch the boys play together as a team and to watch them go from 16 year boys at the beginning of the season to become the young men that they finished up. This is truly a privilege for the staff and committee members. Sponsors: your amazing support over the season has allowed this team to focus their talents to achieve all that is listed above. The team has excelled and grown, both as hockey players and even more importantly, as outstanding young men. This is a direct result of your sponsorship allowing the Midget Operating Committee to run the Wolves program. I wish to again thank you, our sponsors, for your generous support. Parents: thank you for allowing us to have the opportunity to work with your boys. What a wonderful group of respectful, thoughtful and talented young men. And thank you also for your support with our fundraiser at St Louis Bar & Grill, as well as volunteering to assist with pregame preparations all season long. Coaches: to our bench staff, your many hours of work and commitment to the team were fantastic. This jour- ney started later than expected but with careful planning and hard work, you met any and all expectations. A special thanks to Kim Rennie for working away behind the scenes taking care of the team. Midget Operating Committee: kudos for a job well done, this season will go down in the memory books! “Music Man”: thank you Jesse Hutchinson for providing the best music for all of our home games Players: gentlemen you had an amazing year. Your personal development, support, respect and thoughtful- ness was first class. Friendships were made this year that will never be broken. Enjoy your future careers both in hockey and in life. There is no doubt in my mind that you all will excel as you continue in pursuit of your dreams. Thanks again to all involved for a wonderful season and remember, “Once a Wolf Always a Wolf “! Gary Spark, Chairman, Midget Operating Committee Page 4 Prang Announced as Head Coach for 2019-2020 Corey Prang has been announced by the Waterloo Minor Hockey Association as the Head Coach for the Major Midget AAAs in 2019-2020. In 2018-19, Corey was an Assistant Coach alongside Tom Nickolau (Head Coach) and Rod Archer. Corey has been a minor and junior hockey coach for 10 years. A former player with the Elmira Sugar Kings from 1995- 98, Corey was a scoring leader and 2-time Cherrey Cup and Sutherland Cup winner. Corey was drafted by the Sarnia Sting in 1994. Congratulations, Corey, we’re looking forward to a great season with you! And the Award Goes to... The Alpha Wolf Award is presented annually to the per- son(s) who makes the greatest contribution to the Wa- terloo Wolves Major Midget Hockey Program. We would like to congratulate Deb Purcell, this year’s recipient of the Alpha Wolf Award. Deb (and husband Blaise) first became involved with the Major Midget program when their son, Ryan, played in goal for the Wolves. When Ryan graduated from the pro- gram, Deb stayed on, joining the Midget Operating Committee. Each season Debbie works tirelessly on the team’s travel plans and logistics as well as the players’ guide...and always with a smile. Thank you for all you do for the Wolves’, Debbie. We’re proud and lucky to have you as part of the Wolves’ organization. Follow Us & Keep Up On All the News F: @WaterlooWolvesMidgetAAA I: @WaterlooWolvesMMAAA T: @watwolvesaaa Page 5 2019-20 Information Session Parents and players, both those from 2018-19 who are eligible to return and those anticipating trying out for a place in the 2019-2020 roster, are invited to attend the Wolves’ information session on April 23rd. Tuesday, April 23 7:00pm Hauser Haus, Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex “We are very excited about next season with Head Coach Corey Prang, and have a BIG announcement to make on the 23rd.” says Gary Spark, Chair & Director of Team Operations. RSVPs are not required for this meeting. We look forward to seeing many faces, old and new, at the infor- mation session. Spring ID Camp May 4 & 5 The Wolves will be holding their Spring ID Camp at Albert McCormick Arena. May 4 – 5:00pm to 6:30pm May 5 – 6:30pm to 8:00pm There is no cost to participate in the ID camps. Please confirm by email that you will be attending one or both sessions so that we can plan accordingly: Coach Corey : [email protected] Gary Spark : 226-820-5866 or [email protected] waterloowolvesmidgetaaa.com Page 7 Game Shots—Alliance Finals Page 8 Game Shots—Alliance Finals @watwolvesaaa @WaterlooWolvesMidgetAAA Page 9 Game Shots—Alliance Finals @WaterlooWolvesMMAAA waterloowolvesmidgetaaa.com Alumni News—Waterloo Siskins Congratulations to the Waterloo Siskins on winning the 2018-19 Cherrey Cup. The Siskins’ roster includes Waterloo Wolves alumni Sam Cherry, Justin Zuber & Brett Schaefer. We’re really proud of you guys! The Siskins will meet the Niagara Falls Canucks in the Sutherland Cup Semi-finals. Best of luck boys! Alumni News—Listowel Cyclones Congratulations to the Listowel Cyclones on a fantastic season. Special shoutouts to Wolves' alumni Darcy Winkler, Riley McCabe, Brendan Koops, Jonah White and David Mabey. The Cyclones’ lost to the Siskins in the Cherrey Cup Finals but have earned the Wildcard spot in the battle for the Sutherland Cup. They’ll play the London Nationals in the semis. Good luck! .