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Hw w w . h o c k We y w e e k l y . c o m TRYOUTS INSIDE! 12 PAGES, 250+ SKATES YOUR #1 AMATEUR HOCKEY CONNECTION HAPPY IN THE HOOD There was a lot of celebrating going on at Hockey in the Hood 7. At left, a Pee Wee B Kensington Valley Destroyers’ player jumps with joy; at right, Wasilla (AK) Bantam goalie Ben Spencer rejoices. Both their teams won their respective divisions at the annual event, held at Detroit’s Jack Adams Arena. HW Editor Paul Harris’ story and more pictures are on Page 3.

Hockey Weekly photos by Rena Laverty A Capital sandwich The Lansing Capitals’ Kyle Loridon (19 in red) battles for the puck with the DC Capitals’ Brent Lafayette (14) and Michael Chen (4) in an 18U game during the North American Prospects Hockey League at the Troy Sports Center. HW Editor Paul Harris’ story about the AAA NAPHL and more pictures are on Page 5.

Hockey Weekly photo by Rena Laverty

SSIIGGNN UUPP FFOORR DDEETTRROOIITT SSEELLEECCTTSS TTRRAAIINNIINNGG CCEENNTTEERR -- PPAAGGEE 22 PAGE 2 HOCKEY WEEKLY MARCH 2, 2011 2011 Detroit Selects Training Center Detroit NHL Instructor has been named for 2011 - Mark Ciaccio Mark Ciaccio was our first NHL instructor when we launched Detroit in 2009. He works as the power skat - ing instructor for the Phoenix Coyotes. We are excited to get Mark back to Detroit. He is a joy to have around and the kids and parents will love him. DO YOU THINK YOUR KIDS WILL LEARN FROM MARK? The Pros do! Sign up Today at the following link: http://www.selectshockey.com/sign-up.php Mark with some of the Legends of NHL Hockey. From left are Doug Sulliman, Grant Fuhr, Mark Ciaccio, , Ulf Samuelsson. • Saturday/Sunday Sessions to allow Cougar families more time to enjoy their summer. • 7 individual team skill practices, 10.5 hours of ice. • 6 hours of professional off ice training at 5 Star Hockey. • 3 day Elite Camp. Friday session includes 1.5 hour on ice and 1 hour off-ice. Saturday 2 ice sessions & 1 off-ice, stick handling, meals/drinks. Sunday 1 ice session. • 4.5 Hours kick off clinic with NHL professional coach on ice instruction. • 21 total hours of professional on ice training. • National skill level evaluations allowing players to work on areas in need of development. Here is Mark working with Peter Mueller. • Professional coaching staff. • Positive learning environment. • Fundraising opportunities. • Improved Tournament opportunities for all levels of play.

Mark Ciaccio working as the power skating instructor with the Phoenix Coyotes.

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By Paul Harris At left, a Hockey Weekly Editor Columbus The theme of the seventh Hockey in the Hood was “Hockey Is for Everyone,” and Club player that was certainly the case … even a goalie tries to who plays barelegged aside from his pads score and hockey pants. against the The tournament’s last contest, at Detroit’s Jack Adams Arena on Feb. 20, fea - Allen Park tured the above-mentioned – the Huskies Wasilla (AK) Wild’s Ben Spencer - shutting Squirt B-2 out the Bantam B Novi Panthers 2-0 in the team in the Bantam championship game. Hockey in And though this year’s edition of the the Hood tournament that featured 21 teams from Squirt both minority-based organizations and sub - Champion- urban Detroit-area organizations had chal - ship game, lenges – the economic situations of the which City of Detroit Recreation Department and Columbus the Detroit Hockey Association, the death won, 6-1. of tournament organizer and DHA President Will McCants’ mother the day before Hockey in the Hood 7 and an inoperable Zamboni at Southwest Detroit’s Clark Park only days before the tournament – everyone agreed it was a success. Hockey Weekly photos by Rena Laverty “I think we changed a lot of people’s view of Detroit,” McCants said. “I really believed it was a festive atmosphere … Having the suburban teams here, they all said it was great.” That includes Pee Wee B Kensington Valley Destroyers’ coach Bob Harde, whose team won the Pee Wee championship with a 7-2 win over Columbus (OH) Ice Hockey Club in the title game. Harde said he entered the tournament at the last minute, after talking to parents, after getting an e-mail from McCants ask - ing for additional teams. Above is action from the Pee Wee title “It was awesome!” Harde said. “It’s fan - game between the Pee Wee B Kensington tastic, it really is. I’m going to make it an Valley Destroyers (white jerseys) and the annual event for my team.” Columbus Ice Hockey Club. Below, a Already scrambling, McCants’ load was Columbus player celebrates after scoring increased significantly by the death of his one of his team’s two goals. mother in Toronto. But he had no thoughts of canceling the tournament because his mother was a huge hockey fan – and would not have wanted him to do that – who faithfully followed the . Even on her deathbed, McCants said, his mother talked about the Canadiens. Hockey in the Hood, which ran from Feb. 18-20 – which was also Hockey Weekend Across America – also featured outdoor games at Clark Park. However, that venue was in jeopardy the pre - vious week because its Zamboni broke down. But two neighborhood businesses came to the rescue. “We had some donors come up with some money,” Clark Park Coalition President Above, a Detroit Dragons player gets up off Anthony Benavedes said. the ice ahead of a Midget B St. Clair Central Auto Parts donated the necessary Shores Warriors' skater in the Midget parts and George Campbell & Sons championship game, which was won by installed them. That was a value of about Detroit 6-1. $400, according to Benavides. So the games went on at the outdoor rink, At right, Alaska goalie Ben Spencer is located just off I-75 at the Clark St. exit. about to cover the puck with a Bantam B Spencer, Wasilla’s goalie with no hockey Novi Panthers' player on his doorstep in socks, only wears something on his legs the Bantam title contest. Spencer earned a when he plays or practices outside. And 2-0 shut out win. even then, he only wears pajama pants. Spencer says one of the reasons he plays finals. Perfect,” Lanam said. barelegged is that he has an injured growth In Sunday’s other championship games plate behind one of his knees and he can’t Columbus beat the Allen Park Huskies have surgery on it until he is 18. Squirt B-2 team 6-1 for the Squirt title and Wasilla coach Greg Morrison said the the Detroit Dragons, coached by McCants, association only sends its Bantam team on beat the St. Clair Shores Warriors 6-1 for the long journey from Alaska to Detroit for the Midget crown. Hockey in the Hood each year because of the Briefly expense of the trip and because of a reward Clark Park’s Zamboni is once again in for kids who continue to play hockey. He working order but its is still over 35 years old. added fundraising is done the entire year to Benavides said the Clark Park Coalition finance the trip. would likely soon start a fundraising drive Novi Panthers’ coach Scott Lanam said for a new Zamboni. his team looked forward to playing the Anyone wishing to donate for a new squad from Alaska. Zamboni, or donate equipment for the kids “We got here and saw they weren’t in our of Southwest Detroit, can contact division but we end up playing them in the Benavides at 313-841-8534. PAGE 4 HOCKEY WEEKLY MARCH 2, 2011 Wings’ 5-game winning streak snapped in loss to Sharks he Red Wings had been playing great Jiri Hudler picked up a holding said. “He stops in front of the net to battle defensively and were on a season- with 20 seconds left in the opening period for the puck and that’s how he scored his Thigh five-game winning streak until WINGS against the Sharks with the game scoreless goals tonight.” running into the on Feb. after the pressure, icing and lost face-off. It Cleary has thrived on a line with Pavel 22, at Joe Louis Arena. only took Joe Thornton 12 seconds to put Datsyuk and Jiri Hudler, who assisted on The previously tight defense loosened BEAT in a loose puck from just outside the crease both of Cleary’s goals against the Sharks. and, as a result, Detroit suffered a 4-3 loss to for his 300th career goal. “They’ve been excellent,” coach Mike a Sharks’ team that was hot itself. San Jose By Paul Harris Devin Setoguchi scored his first of two Babcock said. “They’ve been working. won its fourth straight and was 13-3 in its goals, which broke a 2-2 tie, with 1:17 left Their legs are going and they’re competing last 16 games. in the second period. hard. When you do that you have a chance to “They got a good team; talented forwards, RED WINGS “Any goal late in a period, the team that be successful.” big and strong, scores the goal gets a little boost of confi - and they’re good STATS dence and the other team kind of goes down Good run for Bertuzzi on the cycle, they a little,” Thornton said. Todd Bertuzzi had six goals and a Through February 23, 2011 spent some time Setoguchi’s second goal, with 6:48 left, shootout winner in a five-game span from PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM Feb. 11-20. in our zone,” said HENRIK ZETTERBERG 60 18 48 66 8 28 gave San Jose a two-goal lead. Danny Cleary, NICKLAS LIDSTROM 60 12 36 48 3 14 Henrik Zetterberg’s power-play goal with Bertuzzi scored twice in three different who scored two PAVEL DATSYUK 41 17 31 48 16 13 1:51 remaining closed the gap to one but games - a 6-1 win in Boston on Feb. 11, a 4- JOHAN FRANZEN 59 26 19 45 9 32 Sharks’ goalie Antti Niemi kicked out his 2 win over the Bruins at JLA on Feb. 13, goals to give him BRIAN RAFALSKI 49 4 33 37 16 18 a career-high 21. TODD BERTUZZI 60 14 22 36 0 38 right pad to make a save on Johan Franzen’s and a 4-3 win over the in “I just didn’t DANIEL CLEARY 46 21 15 36 11 8 attempt to tie the game, from the slot, in the Sunrise, Fla., on Feb. 18. think we played VALTTERI FILPPULA 50 12 19 31 1 16 final 90 seconds. The following game, a 2-1 shootout vic - JIRI HUDLER 55 6 23 29 0 18 tory over the Minnesota Wild on Feb 20, as solid defen - NIKLAS KRONWALL 60 10 19 29 6 28 Detroit actually dominated the first half of sively as we did TOMAS HOLMSTROM 51 12 14 26 -1 44 the first period, out-shooting San Jose 9-1 was Bertuzzi’s 1,000th NHL game and his the last five DARREN HELM 60 7 17 24 78 before Jonathan Ericsson accidentally shootout goal clinched the win. games.” PATRICK EAVES 52 13 6 19 -2 10 nicked the Sharks’ Logan Couture’s face Injury update JONATHAN ERICSSON 52 3 11 14 12 66 with his stick and drew blood. That meant a Jimmy Howard BRAD STUART 45 3 10 13 8 26 The Red Wings were expecting to get JUSTIN ABDELKADER 52 49 13 11 50 double minor for high sticking. Nicklas was forced to stop Danny Cleary: Defense Valtteri Filppula, who had missed seven 39 of 43 shots in DREW MILLER 53 48 12 -1 4 Lidstrom was also called for high sticking not as solid. RUSLAN SALEI 58 18 9 1 40 games with a MCL injury in his left knee, goal. KRIS DRAPER 32 62 8 -1 6 just 1:42 later, which gave San Jose a full two-minute 5-on-3. The Red Wings killed it back on Feb. 24, when the Dallas Stars were The Red Wings were also burned by their MIKE MODANO 20 26 8 -3 6 scheduled to visit JLA or Feb 26, in Buffalo. season-long penchant for giving up goals JAKUB KINDL 29 11 2 0 26 off, but it gave the Sharks momentum. CORY EMMERTON 210 1 1 0 And Mike Modano – who has been out since late in the first and second periods. Nov. 26, with a lacerated right wrist – was As the first two periods wind down in GOALIE GP GAA W L OT SO SV GA SV% Cleary red hot HOWARD 46 2.79 30 11 3 2 1220 122 .908 The two goals against San Jose gave scheduled to return in Buffalo. games this season, Detroit always seems to But Patrick Eaves left the loss to the be in its own end defending its opponents OSGOOD 11 2.77 5 3 2 0 298 29 .903 Cleary five goals in his last six games and MACDONALD 8 2.49 23 1 0178 16 .911 10 points. Sharks in the second period with an appar - and many times the puck winds up in the ent knee or leg injury. Wings’ net, but not always directly. But it His 21 goals have come in just 46 games has followed this pattern on more than a the puck and that causes a face-off in their this season. Briefly couple of occasions in 2010-11: Pressure in zone. That face-off is then lost and that “He goes to the net. He goes to the hard Ruslan Salei played his 900th career their own zone forces the Red Wings to ice results in either a goal or a penalty. areas and he goes for rebounds,” Lidstrom game in the loss to San Jose. Seguin’s growing pains NHL HOCKEY STANDINGS

WEEKLY not perfect for Cup contender Through February 23, 2011 Publisher: John Castine unching on a slice of pizza in the EASTERN CONFERENCE Executive Editor: Peggy Castine visitor’s dressing room at Joe ATLANTIC DIVISION Editor: Paul Harris M Louis Arena, Tyler Seguin wasn’t NHL TEAM GP W L OT PTS GF GA Office Manager/Circulation: Jennifer Watters thrilled with the outcome, but the Boston PHILADELPHIA 60 39 15 6 84 198 152 Contributors: Bob Duff, Pete Krupsky, Randy Russon, Bruins rookie center was delighted to be PITTSBURGH 62 36 20 6 78 180 150 Paul Lubanski, Lou Issel, Byron Copley, starved for some post-game nourishment BEAT NY RANGERS 62 32 26 4 68 172 155 Lisa Ilitch-Murray, Chuck Klonke, John Thomas, following a hard afternoon’s work. 60 26 30 4 56 129 161 Chris Galton, Jeremy Kaleniecki, Rena Laverty, The day was a summation of Seguin’s first By Bob NY ISLANDERS 61 23 31 7 53 167 198 Jennifer Watters, Tess Castine and Jonathan Castine NHL campaign – some good, some not so NORTHEAST DIVISION Advertising: John Castine good. Duff TEAM GP W L OT PTS GF GA and Jennifer Watters After being a healthy scratch the previ - BOSTON 60 34 19 7 75 188 145 Web Site: http://www.hockeyweekly.com ous two games, Seguin MONTREAL 61 32 22 7 71 157 156 BUFFALO 59 28 25 6 62 170 172 email address: [email protected] opened the scoring on his Frequency: HOCKEY WEEKLY is devoted to the best inter - TORONTO 60 26 27 7 59 152 180 first shift, but the former OTTAWA 60 20 31 9 49 137 195 est of organized hockey including amateur, high school, Plymouth Whaler and his college and professional. HW is published 28 times a year. SOUTHEAST DIVISION Bruins teammates absorbed TEAM GP W L OT PTS GF GA Weekly on Wednesday from Nov.-March (except at a 4-2 setback from the TAMPA BAY 60 35 18 7 77 187 188 Thanksgiving & Christmas), twice each during April, May, on Feb. WASHINGTON 61 32 19 10 74 165 153 June, Sept. and Oct., 3 times in July and Aug. 13. CAROLINA 61 28 24 9 65 177 188 “I thought I played bet - ATLANTA 61 25 26 10 60 174 201 Subscription Rates: HOCKEY WEEKLY (USPS 097-850) FLORIDA 60 25 28 7 57 156 168 (ISSN 0746-7451) is published on Wednesdays 28 times ter,” Seguin pronounced a year for $60 U.S., $80 mailed to per year by after digesting his slice of WESTERN CONFERENCE Castine Communications Inc., PO Box 279, Farmington MI pepperoni. “I’m not happy CENTRAL DIVISION 48332. Periodical postage paid at Farmington Hills, MI, with the loss, but I felt like TEAM GP W L OT PTS GF GA and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send I was doing things well.” DETROIT 60 37 17 6 80 202 173 address changes to HOCKEY WEEKLY, PO Box 279, A year ago, in the count - NASHVILLE 60 31 21 8 70 156 143 Farmington MI 48332. None of this publication may be down to the 2010 NHL CHICAGO 60 31 23 6 68 191 168 reproduced in part or whole without written permission of entry draft, the battle for COLUMBUS 59 30 23 6 66 163 175 publisher. No. 1 overall was a two- ST. LOUIS 59 27 23 9 63 166 176 horse race. NORTHWEST DIVISION The opinions and views of the columnists are not neces - Tyler or Taylor. TEAM GP W L OT PTS GF GA sarily those of HOCKEY WEEKLY. Also, Hockey Weekly will This season, when the VANCOUVER 61 38 14 9 85 204 145 make every effort to print as many youth stories as space Calder Trophy race for the MINNESOTA 60 32 22 6 70 158 156 permits, but we reserve the right to edit submitted stories NHL’s top rookie is handi - CALGARY 62 31 23 8 70 186 178 for length, grammar, punctuation and clarity. capped, while former COLORADO 61 26 28 7 59 178 210 Hockey Weekly photo by Rena Laverty EDMONTON 61 20 33 8 48 156 203 c Windsor Spitfire Taylor Tyler Seguin playing the Wings at Joe Louis: “I felt like I Copyright 2011 PACIFIC DIVISION CASTINE COMMUNICATIONS INC. Hall of the Edmonton was doing things well.” Oilers, the eventual top TEAM GP W L OT PTS GF GA All Rights Reserved SAN JOSE 62 35 21 6 76 174 159 HOCKEY WEEKLY choice in the draft, is right Considering that Brad Marchand scored PHOENIX 62 33 20 9 75 178 177 PO Box 279 there in the thick of the discussion, Seguin his 16th goal of the season in the loss at LOS ANGELES 60 33 23 4 70 166 144 Farmington MI 48332 – the No. 2 choice – is nowhere to be seen. Detroit, it’s easy to debate that Seguin isn’t DALLAS 60 31 23 6 68 164 172 248-477-1600 On game nights, he’s often suffered from ANAHEIM 61 32 25 4 68 171 181 the same malady. See NHL BEAT, Page 13 MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY PAGE 5 N. American Prospects Hockey League boasts lots of talent

By Paul Harris At left, DC Hockey Weekly Editor Capitals’ goalie When you scan Hockey Weekly’s Conner Webb National AAA Rankings in this issue, most (30) gets help of the teams listed in the Midget Major, from teammates Midget Minor and Bantam Major divisions with two are familiar. Lansing Of course there are the local powerhouse Capitals’ players organizations Little Caesars, Compuware, (dark jerseys) HoneyBaked, Belle Tire and Victory Honda. lurking in a And there are other Tier I Elite Hockey North American League teams from the Midwest like the Prospects Chicago Mission, Team Illinois, etc., and Hockey League league members from out west or to the east 18U playoff like the Colorado Thunderbirds and LA game at the Troy Selects and Pittsburgh Hornets and Buffalo Sports Center. Regals. Looking on from But there are also a couple of teams that behind Webb are aren’t so familiar, like the Lansing Capitals DC's Myles and Rocky Mountain Roughriders. Maltz (23) and Those two teams play in the North Ben Avila (2). American Prospects Hockey League, which The DC Capitals is in its second season. won the U18 Under the umbrella of the Junior A North championship. , the NAPHL gives developing elite players at the 18U, 16U Hockey Weekly and 14U levels top competition and coach - photos by ing as well as a scouting and exposure ele - Rena Laverty ment that benefits both the players and Junior, college and pro teams. “The NAPHL, which is sanctioned by USA Hockey, utilizes the USA Hockey Officiating Development Program,” it says on the NAPHL website. It also says the league “is designed to maximize the exposure of all the Midget and Bantam participants through the NAHL’s high-profile recruiting events which attract hundreds of college, junior and professional scouts, “Orchestrated by the NAHL’s experienced and professional staff that makes player promotion a priority, the NAPHL provides an organized and competitive experience with an unrivaled scouting presence guaran - teed to benefit all of the participating stu - dent-athletes and programs.” The NAPHL features 38 teams – 18 Midget Major, 14 Midget Minor and six Bantam Major squads from 19 different organizations across the country. There are three -based organiza - tions, the Motor City Metal Jackets and Lansing Capitals – which have teams in all At left, the Thunder’s Alex Carey (11 in dark jersey) unloads on the three divisions – and the Detroit Falcons, Motor City Metal Jackets' Patrick Pridal (22) in another 18U con - which has Midget Major and Midget Minor test. Above, the 18U Detroit Falcons’ Nick Serafini (51 in white) squads. tries to avoid a as he plays the Tomas Holmstrom role in front The NAPHL Championship Tournament of 18U Rocky Mountain Roughriders’ goalie Chris Komma (30). The was held Feb, 18-21, at the Ann Arbor Ice Roughriders’ Brandon Pike (8) seems to be surprised by Serafini's Cube and the Troy Sports Center in con - presence. junction with one of the two SBK Hockey/North American Hockey League “There’s some good players here who are (NAHL) Top Prospects Tournaments of the going to college or will, at some , year. play at the Junior level,” Warren said. Scouts and many others whose fortunes There were also representatives from the depend on finding good young hockey North American 3 Hockey League, which is players watched the action at the Troy a step below the NAHL, and is – obviously Sports Center on Friday, the tournament’s – run by the NAHL. first day. Many of them echoed the same ’ scout Tim Ross thinks that basic sentiment. only the top teams in the Tier I Elite “There are players here,” said Max Giese, Hockey League are significantly better than a scout for the United States Hockey anything the NAPHL as to offer. League’s . “In all honesty, the top teams in Tier I are He and a few others were asked how the better,” Ross said. “But when you get past NAPHL stacks up against the Tier I Elite those teams, those (NAPHL) guys are just as Hockey League in level of play. good.” “I think some of the top teams (in the “There’s a lot of talent here,” concluded NAPHL) can play at that (Tier I Elite) level the NA3HL’s Flint Junior Generals general and compete,” Giese said. “But the Tier I manager Kelly Cronk. Elite League has more good players, more The DC Capitals (18U), Pike’s Peek depth.” Miners (16U) and Rocky Mountain Also watching the action at Troy was Roughriders (14U) won the division cham - Andrew Warren, a NHL player agent whose pionships. company – Massachusetts-based Jay Fee The season culminates with the NAPHL Sports Group LLC – represents Mike Grier Top Prospects Tournament in conjunction and Paul Mara, among others. with the 2011 NAHL Robertson Cup The Rocky Mountain Roughriders’ Colten Foster (71) and a teammate hammer at the He said how the NAPHL stacks up with Championship Tournament, which this puck as Detroit Falcons’ goalie Chad Whalen (33) tries to cover it up in the crease. the Tier I Elite League depends on the divi - year will be hosted by the Topeka Whalen's teamate Joe D’Agostino (7) tries to tie up the sticks of the Rocky Mountain sion. RoadRunners. players. PAGE 6 HOCKEY WEEKLY MARCH 2, 2011

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HOCKEY Sincerely, TRENTON ARENAS Playoff Perplexed MOM Dear Perplexed, By Lisa Ilitch Murray – INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE Most 9-year-olds are just getting to the point where winning and losing matters. I off tradition – maybe not the playoff beards am reminded of a story about my 7-year-old the Wings sport, but something else. who had a very intense coach who was giv - 2011 Youth Maybe the kids could get playoff hats or ing the kids a big pep talk before a big playoff cookies, something more appropri - playoff game. ate for younger ages. When he was finished, he asked the kids This will help to celebrate the playoff Spring Hockey if anyone had any questions. One boy raised season, regardless of wins and losses. his hand and asked, “Coach, do we get Like a student getting ready for exams, if snacks today after the game?” you’ve done the work all year, the tests are So even though 9-year-olds are a bit more League not too bad. 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Entry Fee, 12 Games – $1,450 Mite B, Squirt B and Pee Wee B 12 50-minute games Entry Fee, 12 Games – $1,650 Bantam B Photo by Pete Krupsky Midget B, Midget BB Plymouth defenseman Dario Trutmann has lunch after the Whalers’ two-day clinic. 12 65-minute games Whalers’ clinics are a hit ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: WHALERS BEAT, from Page 6 we decided to come to this. The players are doing a great job with the kids. We’re hav - ★ Ice and scorekeeper fee ing them. They are making sure the drills ing a really good time and we’ll do it again are being done correctly. I think this is real - next time. Logan wouldn’t have missed this ★ ly worth your money and your time.” for anything.” Team and individual awards Todd Anderson came from Romulus with For many young hockey players, the for league champions three hockey players – his son Evan (5), Whalers are no different than the NHL play - nephew Liam (6) and niece Kelsey (8). ers many of them aspire to be. ”We found out about the program a couple “Sean (8) is absolutely thrilled to be of weeks ago online,” Anderson said. here,” said Jennifer Bayer of West APPLICATION DEADLINE: “Compared to a lot of other programs we’ve Bloomfield. “He loves the interaction with MARCH 25, 2011 been to, I like the fact that the team is out the Whalers. He loves hockey and this is as skating with everyone. I like that the camp close as he can get right now, to be with the is well-organized and am impressed with big guys. We’ll be back in the summer.” SEASON BEGINS APRIL 11, 2011, how well-run it is.” The long-distance award of the clinic As Anderson was chatting, Plymouth for - belongs to Gary Ferguson, who was watch - ENDS MAY 26, 2011 wards Garrett Meurs and Mitchell Heard were ing grandson, Leo (5). Ferguson lives in rounding up a handful of students to go out Hillman, not far from Alpena. No Games on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2011 onto the ice for warm-up. There was plenty Ferguson recently spent time in Florida of friendly back-and-forth chatting going and made a trip to the area to visit his step- on between the Whalers and their students. daughter in Livonia before heading back up FOR MORE INFORMATION, “I like the one-on-one contact between to Hillman. He loves spending time with PLEASE CALL: the players and the students,” Anderson his grandson. said. “I like the attention to detail. I can’t “I’ll go to the moon to watch my grand - The DISC find one flaw with this program. We’ll defi - son to play hockey,” he said. “This is his nitely be back.” second year playing hockey and his first The Whalers are very active in the local camp. I like the style of hockey and the 313-943-4098 community. Heard, Meurs and Rakell quality of hockey here. Leo looks up to the recently ran a practice for the Livonia players.” Bruins Mini-Mites and their participation While Plymouth holds two-day clinics Applications had a direct affect on the two-day clinic. periodically, the team has five-day camps “We found out about the clinic through all throughout August. Check online at available at all my son’s coach,” said Shannon Kukla of http://www.plymouthwhalers.com/page/cli Redford, the mother of Logan (5). “The nics for more information, or call (734) participating arenas! Whalers came to our practice last week and 453-8400. PAGE 8 HOCKEY WEEKLY MARCH 2, 2011 ★ Hurricanes Spring Tryouts Coming in March! ★ MAHA DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

DISTRICT 2 PEE WEE B – BLUE WATER BOMBERS SQUIRT B – WESTLAND BLAZERS PEE WEE A – MIDLAND NORTHSTARS SQUIRT A – TRENTON TIMBERWOLVES PEE WEE AA – MIDLAND NORTHSTARS SQUIRT AA – GROSSE ILE ISLANDERS BANTAM B – MIDLAND PEE WEE B – ALLEN PARK HUSKIES #2 BANTAM A – SAGINAW BADGERS PEE WEE A – ALLEN PARK HUSKIES BANTAM AA – PORT HURON FLAGS PEE WEE AA – ALLEN PARK HUSKIES ’98 MIDGET B – BLUE WATER BANTAM B – SOUTHGATE STARS MIDGET BB – FLINT BANTAM A – TRENTON ’97 MIDGET A – FLINT BANTAM AA – TRENTON ’96 MIDGET AA – MICHIGAN BLUES MIDGET B – WESTLAND WARRIORS MIDGET BB – SOUTHGATE CAPTALS DISTRICT 6 MIDGET A – ALLEN PARK HUSKIES SQUIRT B – HOLLAND ICE DOGS MIDGET AA – WESTLAND SQUIRT A – ANN ARBOR WOLVES HIGH SCHOOL JV DIV. 1 – TRENTON SQUIRT AA – HOLLAND ICE DOGS PEE WEE B – WEST SHORE WOLVES DISTRICT 3 PEE WEE A – '98 HOLLAND ICE DOGS SQUIRT B – ST. CLAIR SHORES LONGHORNS PEE WEE AA – HOLLAND ICE DOGS SQUIRT A - TROY STING BANTAM B – ROCKFORD RAMS SQUIRT AA – OAKLAND JR. GRIZZLIES BANTAM A – PEE WEE B – SUMMIT PLASTIC FLAMES BANTAM AA – KENTWOOD FALCONS PEE WEE A – TROY STING MIDGET B – ANN ARBOR STORM Coaching positions available in all PEE WEE AA – GROSSE POINTE BULLDOGS MIDGET BB – ANN ARBOR WOLVES BANTAM B – ST. CLAIR SHORES BRUINS MIDGET A - WEST KENT HAWKS divisions - while spaces last! BANTAM A – ROCHESTER RATTLERS MIDGET AA – BATTLE CREEK BRUINS BANTAM AA – ROCHESTER RATTLERS Coach's children receive MIDGET B – MICHIGAN TRAVELERS TITANS DISTRICT 7 MIDGET BB – MT. CLEMENS BRONCOS SQUIRT B – TAWAS BLACKHAWKS FREE ICE TIME MIDGET A – SUMMIT PLASTICS SQUIRT A – ALPENA MIDGET AA – TROY STING SQUIRT AA – ALPENA PEE WEE B – ST. IGNACE SAINTS DISTRICT 4 PEE WEE AA – TRAVERSE CITY SQUIRT B – LIVONIA BRUINS BANTAM B – CADILLAC VIKINGS 734-676-5500 ext. 202 SQUIRT A – KENSINGTON VALLEY REBELS BANTAM A – TRAVERSE CITY SQUIRT AA – NOVI ICE CATS BANTAM AA – TRAVERSE CITY PEE WEE B – LIVONIA BRUINS MIDGET BB - ST. IGNACE SAINTS PEE WEE A – USA EAGLES MIDGET AA - APLENA PEE WEE AA – NOVI ICE CATS Ice Box Spring League BANTAM B – LIVONIA LIGHTNING DISTRICT 8 BANTAM A – ’97 FARMINGTON FLAMES SQUIRT B – IRONWOOD POLAR BEARS and Fall House Leagues BANTAM AA – LIVONIA KNIGHTS SQUIRT AA – AMERIPRISE (MJHC) MIDGET B – LIVONIA BLACKHAWKS PEE WEE B – IRON RANGE PAISANO’S PIZZA MIDGET BB – LIVONIA FLAMES PEE WEE AA – CCJHA CENTER ICE NOW FORMING MIDGET A – KENSINGTON VALLEY REBELS BANTAM B – IRONWOOD-ONTONAGON MIDGET AA – USA EAGLES BANTAM AA – MARQUETTE AMERICAN LEGION POST 44 As low as $50 a player DISTRICT 5 MIDGET B – MAIN STREET PIZZA (MJHC) SQUIRT B – SAGINAW MIDGET BB – MARQUETTE KURIAN SQUIRT A – BAY COUNTY BLIZZARD CONSTRUCTION Figure Skating SQUIRT AA – MIDLAND NORTHSTARS MIDGET AA - ST. IGNACE FIREHAWKS General Session Mon 3-6 pm Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3-5 pm Sticks 'N' Pucks Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5-6 pm Sun 3-4 pm Open Skating Tue & Thu 6-6:50 pm Sun 4-5:50 pm Cost: $3 per skater Skate Rental Available $3 The Squirt B Livonia Bruins celebrate their District 4 championship. Squirt B Livonia Bruins win D4 title The Squirt B Livonia Bruins won the Mason Miller and Mitchell Rhoad, who District 4 championship with a 7-0 win shut down nearly all who challenged them. over the Canton Flyers on Feb. 13, at the Members of the Squirt B Livonia Bruins Birmingham Ice Arena. are: Lucas Robins, Adam Sinclair, Brenden The win gave the Bruins a 9-0 record in Preiss, Jaron Anderson, Kody Carlson, district play, in which they outscored oppo - Sean Duffany, Mitchell Rhoad, Zach Bond, nents 71-18, and sent them to the Michigan Grant Sobczak, Eric Stapelton, Kurt Amateur Hockey Association Squirt B State Jenson, Tyler Maxwell, Mason Miller, Tournament March 18-20, in Cadillac. Chase Varney, Jimmy McCarthy, goalie Ali Brenden Preiss led the way with seven hat Chami and backup goalie Jonah Heath. The tricks in the nine games, Adam Sinclair had Bruins’ coaches are: Scott Robins, Scott four goals in each of the semifinal and final Sinclair, Dan Anderson, Tracey Carlson, games and Lucas Robins had 16 goals and junior coach Matt Sinclair and manager nine assists. Other great performances were Michelle Maxwell. www.iceboxsports.com the defensive play of the “Fantastic Four”: Way to go, Bruins! Your parents and fans defensemen Kody Carlson, Sean Duffany, couldn’t be prouder of all of you. LITTLE BILL’S HW HIGH SCHOOL REPORT TROPHIES www.goalies-only.com MARCH 2, 2011 / PAGE 9 Pinckney has risen with true Varsity experience for players By Byron Copley expects of them? good attitude on and off the ice - if they are committed - I’ll Hockey Weekly High School Writer Kroll: Our players know that play - bring them aboard the Varsity. I watch the Prep games and Coast to Coast profiles a Michigan ing in our program is a year-round practices and it takes up a lot of my time because I want the High-School program that some, but commitment. It’s not as intense as programs to do well. Players who play in hockey associa - not all, followers of Michigan High the four-month winter season, but tions and who go to \Pinckney High School who want to School hockey may know. This they know that it’s a full-time com - play for the Varsity, pretty much know they have to start week: Pinckney. Hockey Weekly mitment. If they want to play in the with the Prep team. talked to head coach Mike Kroll winter, they have to show me they HW: What else can you say about your program? about commitment, discipline, fami - COAST to are interested in being involved year- Kroll: We are a disciplined hockey team. That was a bit of ly and more. round for Pinckney. It’s taken the a change for some of the players I started with in 2006. The Hockey Weekly: Talk about how you COAST commitment with the players who players know if they are not disciplined, they are not going began your career as Pinckney’s Pinckney really want to play that make this to play, because it makes the program look bad. I consider coach. WEEK 10: program successful because they it privilege to be a part of the Varsity program, and I am Mike Kroll: I started as Varsity coach Pinckney J strive for excellence. very demanding. However, every player that has left this in 2006, and we had our first-ever HW: Your program has recently program has had fun. The seniors who have graduated have winning season for the program. It advanced somewhat deep into the always told the players on the team that it’s the most fun was just above .500, but it was still a great accomplish - playoffs… they have ever had. They tell the underclassmen to push ment. We had a lot of seniors that season, so it was a bit of Kroll: We made it to the regional finals in 2009. We lost themselves every shift they are on the ice, because before a rebuilding year after that. We’ve done some different that game, but it was a great experience. There are players you know it, it’s going to be over. With all the extra activ - things that hadn’t been done with the program before I on the team who played that season who want to get ities we do - travelling, team dinners, bowling, laser tag - arrived. beyond that stage. We finished 16-8 the last two seasons in we are a family. This has been a big part of our success and, HW: What are some examples of the things you have done a row, so we’re on the right track. We had a great Senior win or lose, we make the experience fun so they can remem - since you became head coach? Night this year with an overtime win against Divine Child ber these days for the rest of their lives. Kroll: We instituted road trips and some team activities; at home. The program is moving steadily upward. HW: Anything else you would like to add? we wanted to create a true Varsity hockey experience for the HW: You mentioned the Prep team, how has it helped Kroll: This season and last season, we made the all-state players that was not here before I became coach. We weed - make the program better? all academic hockey team for the first time in more that 10 ed out some of the players who wanted to show up and just Kroll: The Prep team started the year before I joined, and years, and that is a great accomplishment. We’re still look - be on the ice. We got deeper because the kids who really we had 17 players on the team during my first year as ing to win a regional championship. I still toss and turn wanted to play hockey were trying out for the team. We’ve coach. It’s a feeder program to the Varsity. You can’t take from losing in the regional championship two years ago. had to make cuts for the last four years now. everybody, and there are players who may not make the Our name has gotten out there, and people are noticing us. HW: What is the kids’ understanding of what the program Varsity until their senior year. If they work hard and have a Pinckney is on the map now, and it’s been great. HOCkEY UNITEd – THE CAmPAIgN Cranbrook sponsors ‘Hockey Helping Heroes’ night By Byron Copley Hockey Weekly High School Writer Thanks to some energetic and enter - prising Cranbrook hockey parents and the Michigan chapter of Operation Homefront, local military families and wounded veterans will rest a little easi - er, knowing that their backs are cov - ered, with clothing in some literal cases. On Feb. 18, Cranbrook staged a hock - ey doubleheader that featured their girls’ team against the University-Liggett Lady Knights. Cranbrook’s and Novi Catholic Central’s boys’ teams played in the nightcap. All gate proceeds were donated to Operation Homefront Michigan, which provides eligible families and vet - erans with a wide range of aid that includes food, furniture and financial assistance. The organization was formed in 2002 and has grown to 23 chapters serving 32 states. Operation Homefront Michigan was established in 2007. “We provide emergency assistance for Cranbrook photo a period of one month,” said Sarah Flanked by members of the Cranbrook-Kingswood boys’ and girls’ Varsity hockey teams, Cranbrook head coach Andy Weidenbach Davis, president of Operation presents a $2,000 check to Sarah Davis, president of Operation Homefront Michigan and Sgt. Jeremy Ramirez, U.S. Army. Homefront Michigan. “We apply 92 cents of every dollar we receive to help in our armed forces.” nization like Operation Homefront Michigan military families in need. The ceremonial guest of honor was helps bridge the gap between what offi - HOCKEY Last year, we gave out approximately Sgt. Jeremy Ramirez, U.S. Army, who cial channels can provide,” said Captain $400,000 in the form of money or was severely wounded on Feb. 8, 2008. Brad Caton, U.S. Army. UNITED direct assistance.” A 500-pound pressure-plate IED Both Cranbrook teams broke out a The Cranbrook hockey program pre - (Improvised Explosive Device) and five splendid set of star-spangled sweaters HONOR ROLL sented a check in the amount of $2,000 gunshot wounds destroyed most of his for the games, and it was an interesting made out to Operation Homefront lumbar vertebrae, blew away a good por - coincidence that both University- ★ Operation Homefront Michigan during a ceremony held tion of a foot and left him wheelchair Liggett and Novi Catholic Central also between the two games. This is the first bound. wore red, white and blue. Cranbrook Michigan time, according to Davis, that they were “I needed a ramp built on my home, won the Girls’ game, 7-1, and Catholic ★ Cranbrook Boys and Girls represented at any hockey game. and they helped put it up,” said Central edged Cranbrook 2-0 in the hockey teams “I’m sure that we raised more for the Ramirez, a Lansing native. “I got Boys’ match-up. organization than the $2,000 we ini - thrown a curve ball, but the support I’ve Maybe it’s fate talking, but Sean ★ Novi Catholic Central tially donated,” said Cranbrook Boys received from Operation Homefront has Gaffney scored both goals for Catholic hockey team head coach Andy Weidenbach. “No helped me make the adjustment.” Central. His was the only stick on group is more deserving of our support “When a wounded soldier like Jeremy either team with the letters “USA” ★ Liggett Girls hockey team than the families of the men and women comes back from deployment, an orga - scrawled on the front edge of the blade. LITTLE BILL’S HW HIGH SCHOOL REPORT TROPHIES www.goalies-only.com MARCH 2, 2011 / PAGE 10

MICHIGAN H.S. Opening rounds play big role in playoffs RANKINGS By Byron Copley La Salle and the expected match-up between Novi and WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14, 2011 Hockey Weekly High School Writer Novi Catholic Central. Predicting state champions this season is predicated on COMPILED BY MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL Here’s one possible and likely outcome to the 2011 HOCKEY COACHES ASSOCIATION picking the winners of several key opening-round, pre- state playoffs based on a combination of factors, consid - regional games, including Trenton vs. Wyandotte, Lake DIVISION 1 ering who was playing well at press time and who had Orion vs. Utica EIsenhower, Grosse Pointe North vs. De the path of least resistance to Compuware. 1. NOVI CATHOLIC CENTRAL 2. NOVI Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 3. ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY'S FINAL FOUR: Traverse City West, Novi FINAL FOUR: Marquette, Trenton, Midland, FINAL FOUR: Calumet, East Grand Rapids, 4. LIVONIA STEVENSON Catholic Central, Lake Orion, Livonia De La Salle Cranbrook, Dearborn Divine Child 5. HOWELL Stevenson CHAMpIONSHIp: De La Salle over Trenton CHAMpIONSHIp: Cranbrook over Calumet 6. PLYMOUTH SALEM CHAMpIONSHIp: Stevenson over CC The Pilots are year older and wiser, and The difference here is that Cranbrook has 7. BRIGHTON It will come down to the final five min - they will not let one player beat them like better goaltending and defensive-zone cov - 8. LAKE ORION utes with either the game tied or Stevenson they did last season in the state semifinals. erage and they will not get into a shoot out 9. PLYMOUTH CANTON up one. The Spartans have played as tough De La Salle gets an empty-netter to secure against the Copper Kings’ potent top-two 10. PLYMOUTH a schedule as any team in Michigan, and the title and deny Trenton a quad-peat. lines. this is the year they break through. DIVISION 2 1. DE LA SALLE MAC OAA MIHL 2. BROTHER RICE STANDINGS 3. FARMINGTON STANDINGS STANDINGS 4. WYANDOTTE Through February 23, 2011 Through February 23, 2011 Through February 23, 2011 5. TRENTON RED DIVISION W L OTL T PTS GF GA WHITE DIVISION W L OTL PTS* GF GA TEAM W L OTL T PTS GF GA 6. WOODHAVEN UTICA EISENHOWER 7 2 0 0 14 33 15 OXFORD 12 8 3 20 81 76 DE LA SALLE 10 2 0 1 21 60 33 7. MARQUETTE DAKOTA 6 2 0 1 13 30 18 WEST BLOOMFIELD 11 8 1 17 77 80 NOVI CC 9 3 0 1 19 58 25 8. GROSSE POINTE NORTH ST. CLAIR SHORES 5 4 0 0 10 27 19 BLOOMFIELD UNITED 11 7 4 16 77 60 BROTHER RICE 9 3 0 1 19 55 36 STEVENSON 3 6 1 0 7 26 39 9. MIDLAND BERKLEY 10 6 5 13 77 49 CRANBROOK 6 4 1 2 15 46 31 ST. CLAIR 3 4 0 1 7 20 20 OLSM 7 6 0 0 14 44 40 10. KINGSFORD UTICA 2 6 1 0 5 19 44 ROYAL OAK 4 9 2 6 42 61 TROY 0 10 0 0 10 37 GP NORTH 5 6 0 1 11 29 42 DIVISION 3 WHITE DIVISION W L OTL T PTS GF GA U-D JESUIT 2 10 0 0 4 28 68 MARYSVILLE 7 1 1 1 16 36 14 PH NORTHERN 0 12 1 0 1 14 59 1. CRANBROOK L'ANSE CREUSE NORTH 5 1 2 1 13 27 26 RED DIVISION W L OTL PTS* GF GA 2. CALUMET ROMEO 5 3 1 1 12 35 29 FARMINGTON 18 3 1 15 104 48 3. GRAND RAPIDS CATH CENTRAL PORT HURON 3 3 2 1 9 28 38 CLARKSTON 13 7 3 15 87 66 4. SAULT STE. MARIE CHIPPEWA VALLEY 3 4 2 1 9 36 44 LAKE ORION 13 7 2 11 80 60 5. GROSSE ILE ANCHOR BAY 2 7 0 1 5 26 38 FARM. UNIFIED 9 9 4 10 86 83 6. DIVINE CHILD BLUE DIVISION W L OTL T PTS GF GA ROCHESTER UNITED 8 9 3 8 47 47 7. HANCOCK WAREN MOTT 6 1 0 0 12 29 22 STONEY CREEK 10 12 0 8 70 71 L'ANSE CREUSE 5 2 0 0 10 36 23 BIRMINGHAM UNIFIED 10 9 2 5 43 61 8. BIG RAPIDS LAMPHERE 3 3 1 0 7 28 34 9. GROSSE POINTE LIGGETT TROY ATHENS 1 17 1 0 18 83 FRASER 2 4 2 0 6 44 37 * PTS ARE CALCULATED VS. DIVISION OPPONENTS ONLY 10. HOUGHTON UTICA FORD II 0 6 1 0 1 16 37 Score a Scholarship…with assists from Henrik Zetterberg and Jim Devellano! 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POLE POCKETS SEWN TOP AND BOTTOM LITTLE BILL’S HW HIGH SCHOOL REPORT TROPHIES www.goalies-only.com MARCH 2, 2011 / PAGE 12 No clear-cut favorite for Girls state title By Paul Harris Grosse Pointe North, having completed the regular sea - Cranes' goalie Colleen Jacoby could be the difference. Hockey Weekly Editor son, was atop the Division 1 standings with 35 points (17- “We've got a real good goaltender,” Brooks said. “If we There is no odds-on favorite for the Michigan Metro 2-1). That was two points ahead of Cranbrook (16-2-1), match up even as far as forwards and the defense are con - Girls High School Hockey League state championship this which had one regular-season game remaining, and Grosse cerned, I feel real good with our goaltender.” season. Pointe South (16-3-1), which had also finished its regular- Grosse Pointe South Joe Provenzano said the keys for One of a few teams, including Cranbrook, Grosse Pointe season slate. his team were defense and shooting the puck. North, Grosse Pointe South, Ann Arbor and Port Huron, Ann Arbor hasn't been the dominant force this season as “To be successful, we need to focus on solid defensive could come out on top as the state champ. it had in previous years, but the Pioneers were fourth with coverage in our end and try to eliminate our opponents' “This year seems to be wide open,” said Ann arbor coach 26 points (13-5-0) with two games remaining and Port time and space,” he said. Lon Grantham. “For the first time in a number of years, any Huron, in its first season in Division 1 after moving up “There are a number of teams with solid goaltending, so team can come out of it and win the state championship.” from Division 2, was fifth with 18 (9-7-1) and had two we definitely need to do a better job of taking advantage of The Division 1 state tournament will be March 7-13 at games left. shooting opportunities, and continue to drive the net for Livonia's Eddie Edgar Arena. The championship game is “It's going to be anybody's chance to win it,” said second chances.” scheduled for 3 p.m., on Sunday, March 13. Cranbrook coach Terry Brooks. “... There's so much equity Grantham said his team needs to score more goals The Division 2 tournament was scheduled for Feb. 28- … we haven't dominated any of the teams that we have to against the other top teams. March 5, at the Southfield Arena. The champion will beat.” “I think we need to get a little bit better offensive pro - advance to the Division I tournament as a random draw. He added that if everything else is equal, he feels that duction,” he said. TOP SCORERS MMGHSHL Ann Arbor holds Through February 21, 2011 STANDINGS GIRLS G A PTS ROUNDUP SYDNEY SAKWA CK 26 21 47 Through February 23, 2011 off Northville, 2-1 CALEY CHELIOS CK 22 24 46 DIVISION 1 JENNIFER CUMANO GPN 14 25 39 TEAM W L T PTS GF GA Sammie Silvers and Rachel Freeman had Cranbrook 7, Liggett 1 KAILEY SICKILLER GPN 18 19 37 GP NORTH 17 2 1 35 106 25 CRANBROOK 16 2 1 33 82 29 goals and Sydney Supica made 14 saves in Caley Chelios led the way with two goals CLAIRE BOYLE GPS 14 22 36 GP SOUTH 16 3 1 33 93 28 Ann Arbor's 2-1 win over Northville on MADDIE VAN ANTWERP CD 23 12 35 and three assists on Feb. 18, at Wallace Ice ANN ARBOR 13 5 0 26 79 35 Feb. 19, at Ann Arbor's Veterans Ice Park Arena. Sydney Sakwa had two goals and two AMANDA SCHIMPKE CK 15 19 34 PORT HURON 9 8 0 18 47 29 Arena.Lauren Grigg scored Northville's RACHEL FREEMAN AA 21 12 33 LIGGETT 9 10 0 18 63 70 assists and Amanda Schimpke a goal and NORTHVILLE 8 9 1 17 52 58 lone goal. two assists for the Cranes. ANDREA MARSHALL GPS 15 17 32 LADYWOOD 7 12 0 14 53 52 MEGAN BERGERON GPN 12 18 30 DIVISION 2 GP North 4, Port Huron 0 GP North 3, Northville 3 ELIZABETH CLEM GPS 20 9 29 TEAM W L T PTS GF GA Emma Huellmantel got the shutout in LAURA GRIGG NORTHVILLE 18 10 28 Kailey Sickmiller had a goal and an assist PCS 8 9 0 16 56 50 goal for t Norsemen and Kailey Sickmiller for the Norsemen and Allison Holden scored MARISSA MONFORTON GPS 9 18 27 REGINA 8 9 0 16 46 65 had a goal and two assists at McMorran EMY GUTTMAN AA 11 15 26 MERCY 4 11 0 8 57 97 twice for the Mustangs. Taylor Moody and WALLED LAKE 3 14 0 6 37 84 Place arena on Feb. 18. Sara Villani had a Jacci Sherry had a goal each for Grosse SARA VILLANI GPN 12 12 24 COUNTRY DAY 3 16 0 6 52 120 goal and an assist and Jennifer Cusmano and SIERRA KETT REGINA 12 12 24 BLOOMFIELD 1 12 0 2 13 94 Pointe North and Lauren Grigg added a goal Julia Henderson each added a goal. an two assists for Northville. MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY PAGE 13 Seguin’s growing pains not perfect for Cup contender

NHL BEAT, from Page 4 “Obviously, things on the ice, like speed and skill. Of course, off the ice, living on even the top rookie on his own club. my own for the first time. Being 19 and “It’s had a lot of ups and downs,” Seguin Adray having to go for groceries. admitted of his rookie campaign. “I’m try - “That’s not something I would have ing to work on the little things I need to expected of myself at this point.” work on. The Bruins expect that they can come out Championships “Getting more involved is the big thing. of the East this spring, and that’s why Competing more, having a stronger stick Seguin won’t always be allowed to learn on and battling more.” the job. The 2010-2011 Adray Championship Seguin’s situation is vastly different from “It’s all part of a process,” Julien said. other teenaged rookies this season. Unlike “We knew at some point that he’d end up weekends will be held the weekends of Hall, Carolina’s Jeff Skinner and Anaheim watching certain games. defenseman Cam Fowler, Seguin is trying “I don’t think that it’s something that’s a March 3, 4, and 5 for Midgets in Midland to find his way into a lineup that is a legiti - negative thing on Tyler more than a grow- mate threat to capture the . ing thing.” at the Midland Civic Arena and Rebuilding squads can live with rookie Growing pains that a contending club can miscues. ill-afford to inflict upon themselves. March 18, 19 and 20 for Mite, Squirt, The Bruins can’t, not if they desire a long playoff run. Timmy’s time Pee Wee and Bantam in Lapeer “A lot of the mistakes he makes are the After an off-year during the 2009-10 cam- mistakes of a first-year player,” Bruins’ paign, Bruins goalie Tim Thomas of Flint, at the Polar Palace. coach Claude Julien said. “I think he’s a 19- the former Detroit Viper, is back to the form year-old that’s trying to grow into a good that won him the 2008-09 . NHLer, and part of it is the inconsistency Julien raved about the play of Thomas, ADRAY OFFICERS that comes with the adjustment from play - who led the NHL with a 1.91 goals-against ing with teenagers to playing with men. average, .941 save percentage and seven President/Temp VP East “He’s got to grow in that area, but I think shutouts. Jeff Spedowski he’s got a lot of upside and I think that’s “Thomas has been the regular Thomas what we’ve seen from him, the reason we that we know,” Julien said. “Last year was [email protected] kept him.” an off-year for him. I don’t think we want to 231-796-0728 Seguin finished the Detroit game minus- necessarily look at it other than that he had one. His 13:06 of ice time came during an off-year last year. even-strength situations, and he was one- “This year, he’s more like he was the year Greater West VP Metro Vice President for-12 at the face-off dot. before. He’s a battler, he’s a competitor, he Kevin Wood Bobby Mitchell His tally gave him 9-9-18 numbers and an never quits on pucks. He tracks them well. even rating through 52 games, and Seguin He’s got his own style, but at the end of the [email protected] [email protected] is the first to admit his learning curve night, he’s a guy who makes the saves, and remains steep. the big saves, and gives us an opportunity 616-560-6503 248-302-0913 “There’s so many things,” he said. to win.” 2011 EDDIE EDGAR CHALLENGE SPRING LEAGUE Mini-Mite through Midget BB House $1,600 – MITE (50-minute games) GAMES BEGIN APRIL 11 $1,700 – SQUIRT (50-minute games) MAHA-Sanctioned League $1,800 – PEE WEE (50-minute games) (New player or coach must register online at USAHockey.org) $2,100 – BANTAM (80-minute games) $200 deposit required to hold team spot $2,650 – MIDGET B & BB Due: March 18, 2011 (80-minute games, 3-referee system) Fifty percent of balance due April 1 All-inclusive price Remaining balance due: May 1 • 10-game minimum (semifinal and championship games also) (Teams must be paid in full no later than May 1, 2011) • One hour of practice ice • Time keepers • Trophies • Referee fees • MAHA and USA fees • Electronic rostering & registration For more information, please contact Justin Feldman at 734-422-5172 or [email protected] Eddie Edgar also offering X-ice Mini-Mite and Mite League PAGE 14 HOCKEY WEEKLY / TOURNAMENTS MARCH 2, 2011 THE HOCKEY WEEKLY

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Canlan Classic Tournaments Indiana May Sizzler , Fort Canlan Classic Tournaments Youth Classic & Future Stars , APRIL 29-MAY 1 Wayne, IN. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, Toronto, Ontario. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, Showdown In Motown AAA. Our 25th Year, in Detroit area 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, AAA, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, rinks. Contact John Kay 313 655 1010 or visit www.showdown - AA, A, B, and A.E. For more info call 888-422-6526, visit AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For more info call 888-422-6526, visit inmotown.org. www.ccthockey.ca or email [email protected]. www.ccthockey.ca or email [email protected]. APRIL 30-MAY 2 28-30 16-18 Canlan Classic Tournaments Spring Showdown , Toronto, Canlan Classic Tournaments Memorial Holiday Classic , Canlan Classic Tournaments Niagara Falls Youth Challenge Ontario. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, Toronto, Ontario. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, II , Niagara Falls. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, AAA, AA, A, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, AAA, B, and A.E. For more info call 888-422-6526, visit www.ccthock - AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For more info call 888-422-6526, visit AA, A, B, and A.E. For info call 888-422-6526, visit ey.ca or email [email protected]. www. ccthockey.ca or email [email protected]. www.ccthockey.ca or email [email protected]. MAY JUNE AUGUST 7-9 4-6 13-15 Canlan Classic Tournaments Toronto Cup , Toronto, Ontario. Canlan Classic Tournaments East End Showdown & Future Canlan Classic Tournaments King of the Rings & Queen of Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, Stars , Toronto, Ontario. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, the Rings , Toronto, Ontario. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, AAA, AA, A, B, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: and A.E. For more info call 888-422-6526, visit Elite AAA, AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For more info call 888-422- Elite AAA, AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For info call 888-422-6526, www.ccthockey.ca or email [email protected]. 6526, visit www.ccthockey.ca or email visit www.ccthockey.ca or email [email protected]. 13-15 [email protected]. 27-29 Rock ‘N Roll Cup Tournament Series in Cleveland. USA 11-13 Canlan Classic Tournaments Pre-Season Blast – Boys & Hockey sanctioned event. Mite through Bantam House, B, A, Canlan Classic Tournaments Bring Your Best , Toronto, Girls & Future Stars , Toronto, Ontario. Divisions: 2004, 2003, AA. Midget U16, U18 House, B, A, AA, High School Var Ontario. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 sity & JV. Iceland USA, Barons and other locations as neces - 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, AAA, AA, A, (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For info call sary. Visit www.itshockeytime.com, call Tony Prpic at 216-325- B, and A.E. For more info call 888-422-6526, visit www.ccthock - 888-422-6526, visit www.ccthockey.ca or email ey.ca or email [email protected]. [email protected]. Continued on next page SHOWDOWN IN MOTOWN 24th ANNUAL AAA SPRING TOURNAMENT A Tradition in Excellence APRIL 29-MAY 1, 2011 ■ Midget Major, (93, 94, 95), Midget Minors (95, 96), 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04 Girls U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16, U-19 AAA ■ All 1.5-hour games ■ 4-game Round Robin, Semifinals and Grand Championships For application, ■ After 24 years, has become one of the largest AAA tournaments contact in North America JOHN KAY ■ Individual trophies and team trophy in each division Home: 313-441-4783 ■ Games to be held at Taylor Sportsplex and other area rinks ■ $800 deposit by APRIL 1, 2011 Cell: 313-655-1010 Email: ALL CATEGORIES GUARANTEED 4 GAMES [email protected] (Most teams will play 5 or 6 games) Fax: 313-982-1870 website: www.showdowninmotown.org PAGE 16 HOCKEY WEEKLY / TOURNAMENTS MARCH 2, 2011

27-29 [email protected]. Canlan Classic Tournaments South Jersey NOVEMBER Fall Classic , Vineland, NJ. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 26-28 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, AAA, AA, Canlan Classic Tournaments New Jersey A, B, and A.E. For more info call 888-422-6526, Thanksgiving Classic , Vineland, NJ. Divisions: visit www.ccthockey.ca or email 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, [email protected]. 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, 20 11 AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For info call 888-422- SEPTEMBER 6526, visit www.ccthockey.ca or email 10-12 [email protected]. Canlan Classic Tournaments Fort Wayne Pre- 26-28 t4o150 uDOVEr ROnAD • aPT. mHUROeN, MnI 48t060s Season Blast , Fort Wayne, IN. Divisions: 2004, Canlan Classic Tournaments Fort Wayne 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, (810) 364-9797 • FAX (810) 364-8694 Thanksgiving Classic , Fort Wayne, IN. 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, AAA, AA, Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, e-mail: [email protected] A, B, and A.E. For more info call 888-422-6526, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: visit www.ccthockey.ca or email Elite AAA, AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For info call [email protected]. 888-422-6526, visit www.ccthockey.ca or email SHAMROCK #1 16-18 [email protected]. March 4-6, 2011 Playmaker Sports USA Tier II Rumble on the 25-27 Rink , Sylvania/Toledo, OH. Pee Wee AA Major Canlan Classic Tournaments Florida Jr. Mini Mite thru Squirt B/A/AA (99), Squirt AA Minor (02). 4 game guarantee. Panthers Thanksgiving Classic , Coral Springs, For more information, go to www.playmakersport - FL. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 3 Game Guarantee • 3 12-minute periods susa.com. 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); COST: $450 23-25 Levels: Elite AAA, AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For Playmaker Sports USA Tier II 98 Rankings info call 888-422-6526, visit www.ccthockey.ca or Pee Wee thru Bantam B/A/AA Rumble on the Rink in Troy, MI. Bantam AA email [email protected]. Minor (98). 4 game guarantee. For more informa - 3 Game Guar. • 3 13-min periods • COST: $540 tion, go to www.playmakersportsusa.com. MIT# DECEMBER 120002 2-4 SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 Canlan Classic Tournaments Florida Jr. SHAMROCK #2 Playmaker Sports USA Tier II Rumble on the Panthers Sunshine Showdown , Coral Springs, Rink in Sylvania/Toledo, OH. Pee Wee AA Minor FL. Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, March 11-13, 2011 (00), Squirt AA Major (01). 4 game guarantee. 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Mini Mite thru Squirt B/A/AA For more information, go to www.playmakersport - Levels: Elite AAA, AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For susa.com. info call 888-422-6526, visit www.ccthockey.ca or 3 Game Guar. • 3 12-minute periods • COST: $450 email [email protected]. OCTOBER 27-29 Pee Wee thru Bantam B/A/AA 8-11 Canlan Classic Tournaments New Jersey 3 Game Guar. 3 • 13-min. periods • COST: $540 Canlan Classic Tournaments Whitby Minor Christmas Classic , Vineland, NJ. Divisions: Thanksgiving , Whitby/Oshawa, Ontario. 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, Divisions: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: Elite AAA, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 1994-93 (U18); Levels: AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For info call 888-422- Elite AAA, AAA, AA, A, B, and A.E. For info call 6526, visit www.ccthockey.ca or email SPRING SHOWCASE 888-422-6526, visit www.ccthockey.ca or email [email protected]. May 6-8, 2011 Mite thru Squirt A/AA -/ 3 Game Guar. • 3 12-min. periods COST: $450 !!"#$%#"&'()*#+&,"#-#./-&01#&2"#$%#"&'(&'()*#+&,"#-#./-&&& 01# &2 &&&&3..456&3..456 & Pee Wee A/AA &

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INTRODUCING 99 PATRIOTS Contact coach Matt Eriksen [email protected]

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97 EAGLES Contact coach Fred Moeller: [email protected] Sunday March 13 2:15 pm Rink B Sunday March 20 2:15 pm Rink B $15 per skate; Additional tryouts TBD MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY / ASSOCIATION TRYOUTS PAGE 21 PAGE 22 HOCKEY WEEKLY / ASSOCIATION TRYOUTS MARCH 2, 2011 Rink Rat HOCKEY TRYOUT DATES AND TIMES COST: $15.00 PER SKATE 1997 TEAM 1999 TEAM Saturday March 12 2:30-4:00 pm Oak Park Saturday March 12 10:00-11:30 am Oak Park Sunday March 13 11:00 am-12:30 pm Oak Park Sunday March 13 3:30-5:00 pm Oak Park Saturday March 19 12:00-1:00 pm Cranbrook Friday March 18 8:00-9:30 pm Cranbrook Sunday March 27 11:00 am-12:30 pm Oak Park Saturday March 26 12:00-1:00 pm Cranbrook Head Coach: Roman Andrys Head Coach: Associate Head Coach: John Hackett Roman Andrys Email [email protected] with questions Associate Head Coach: Alan Sasson 1998 TEAM Email Saturday March 12 12:00-1:00 pm Cranbrook [email protected] Sunday March 13 9:30-11:00 am Oak Park with questions Wednesday March 16 7:00-8:30 pm Oak Park Friday March 25 8:00-9:30 pm Cranbrook Head Coach: Roman Andrys Associate Head Coach: Dan Israel Email [email protected] with questions www.rinkrathockey.net Rink Rats HOCKEY The Rink Rat organization, skating out of Oak Park and Cranbrook, was founded in 2007. Dissatisfied with the current practice to game ratio, in addition to the heavy concentration on “systems” prevalent in most travel programs, our mission was to start a hockey organization that countered that philosophy. Our commitment is one of skill and speed development. The Rink Rat organization is far more interested in the type of player your child becomes at age 19 as opposed to age 10. If you are serious about taking your player to the next level, come try out. This program is not for everyone. It is for the player and the family serious about hockey development.

Our hockey principles are as follows: 1) 4:1 practice to game ratio. 2) Four practice skates per week followed by 45 to 60 minutes of off ice training. 3) Practice will consist of skating, passing, receiving, stick handling and shooting. Until the kids mature, a heavy dose of “system” play is not necessary. The time is better spent working on skills. 4) Small ice games during practice to encourage creativity and puck movement. www.rinkrathockey.net 5) Seven months of intense on-ice hockey skills training. The Spring and Summer seasons are devoted to off-ice training and other athletic activities. It is our belief that kids need to develop other muscles in order to achieve optimum on-ice performance.

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Our on-ice practice coach is Roman Andrys. Roman has coached and trained top talent throughout the world. Many of his players are currently playing in the NHL, OHL, or European Elite leagues. In addition, Roman has had a distinguished playing career. Roman was part of two Czech national teams, which competed in the World Championships. Roman cap - tained the U18 Czech National team, which captured the bronze medal at the world championships. His U20 team claimed silver. We are very proud to have Roman as our director of player development. Our off-ice trainer is Jana Andrys. She has a Masters degree in athletic training and eonomics. Before coming to the states Jana was the conditioning coach for the Czech Republic First Division soccer club. She has trained Olympic ath - letes as well as NHL players and many Czech sprinters. Jana is a world-class athlete and holds club records in the 400m, 300m and 4 X 400-meter relays. We are very excited to have Jana as our off ice trainer. MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY / ASSOCIATION TRYOUTS PAGE 23 SPRING TRYOUTS 2011

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U14 GIRLS AAA BELLE TIRE AAA Head Coach Mike Vigilante BELLE TIRE DEARBORN TRAVEL MIDGET MAJOR AAA 93/94/95 mvigilantehockeycamps.com 313-574-8800 MIDGET A 95/96 Head Coach: Chris Coury Asst Coach Jeff Warren Todd Sexton Home: 586-775-5613 Cell: 313-819-8181 734-657-5029 [email protected] 313-510-0812 [email protected] [email protected] John Kay BANTAM AA 97 313-655-1010 U12 GIRLS AAA Head Coach Mike Vigilante Head Coach Norm Bunch [email protected] mvigilantehockeycamps.com 313-574-8800 734-771-9792 [email protected] Coach Larry Kovach 734-320-3837 Doug Kindred MIDGET MINOR AAA [email protected] 734-765-1646 [email protected] 95/96 Tryouts TBD Head Coach: Joe Smaza Visit www.eteamz.com/belletire97southaa 248-867-7267 U10 GIRLS Pat Floyd 734-556-0009 for more information [email protected] [email protected] BANTAN A 98 97 BANTAM MAJORS Head Coach Norm Bunch Andy Paquette 734-771-9792 [email protected] Cell: 519-562-3303 [email protected] BELLE TIRE TAYLOR TRAVEL Asst Coach Kevin Hess MIDGET A The Belle Tire Taylor Midget A Team will have both PEE WEE AA 99 248-521-7048 [email protected] a Spring and a Regular 2011-2012 season. Head Coach Bryan O’Neil They will be playing in the Ranked” Division of 313-283-0257 [email protected] 98 BANTAM MINOR Little Caesars, and the Spring Tournament will con - Coach Brad Varady Head Coach: Kyle Krug sist of playing in the Midget Minor AAA Division of 734-748-2799 [email protected] 734-516-4269 [email protected] the Showdown in Motown. 95’s and 96’s are wel - TRYOUTS Art Mnatsakanov 313-215-7107 come. Friday March 25 6:00-7:30 pm Coaches: Sunday March 27 1:30-3:00 pm PEE WEE MAJOR AAA 99 Dan Dobek 734-946-7646 Both skates at the DISC Head Coach Jason Lawmaster Scott Stewart All Positions Open 989-284-8582 Matt Cecil [email protected] Jeff Dobek [email protected] PEE WEE A 2000 Coach: Jim Lycett Head Coach Matt Mann 734-788-1869 [email protected] BANTAM AA 313-618-4047 [email protected] Darin Young Jeff Smith Manager Frank Lebryk 586-321-8441 [email protected] 734-777-2943 [email protected] 313-277-8132 [email protected] Wednesday March 9 7:00-9:00 pm DISC Thursday March 24 7:00-8:00 pm DISC Monday March 14 7:30-9:00 pm Taylor 98 BANTAM A Saturday March 26 10:00-11:00 am DISC Head Coach Kevin Clausen 734-512-6530 Tuesday TBD PEE WEE MINOR 2000 [email protected] Cost $15, Goalies Free Head Coach: Jabar Askerov Tryouts TBD 313-354-4027 [email protected] SQUIRT A Art Mnatsakanov 313-215-7107 99 PEE WEE AA Al Loebach Wednesday March 9 5:30 pm Oak Park Jim DeSana 313-801-8567 [email protected] Friday March 11 5:30 pm Oak Park 734-626-1166 [email protected] TRYOUTS - $15/player Saturday March 12 5:30 pm Oak Park Monday March 14 6:00-7:30 pm Taylor Wednesday March 23 7:00-8:30 pm DISC Wednesday March 16 6:00-7:30 pm Taylor Saturday March 26 1:00-2:30 pm DISC SQUIRT MAJOR 2001 Sunday March 27 1:30-3:00 pm DISC Head Coach: Joe Smaza 02 SQUIRT A Andy Holt 248-867-7267 [email protected] MITE AA 734-934-4891 [email protected] Tony Molina Thurs March 17 6:30-8:00 pm Taylor 734-558-3478 [email protected] Sportsplex Wednesday March 16 7:00-8:00 pm DISC BELLE TIRE GIRLS Sat March 19 10:30 am-12:00 pm Taylor For info on Girls Programs, contact Girls Monday March 21 7:00-8:00 pm DISC Sportsplex coaching director: Mike Vigilante 313-574-8800 Coaching applications are being accepted for: Or GIRLS director: Scott Yoxheimer 517-262-2903 BELLE TIRE NORTH 02 Mite A, Squirt AA, Midget AA Head Coach Roger Luck U19 GIRLS 810-577-8711 [email protected] For more information contact: Head Coach Mike Vigilante Tryout dates coming soon John Kay at 313-655-1010 mvigilantehockeycamps.com 313-574-8800 [email protected] Scott Yoxheimer MITE AA Rob Smith 734-771-8800 517-262-2903 [email protected] Frank Furdero [email protected] 734-673-4581 [email protected] Or go to www.dearbornhockey.com 19U AA GIRLS Tuesday March 15 6:00 pm and submit a coaching application. Dave Baker Head Coach 248-798-6853 Thursday March 17 6:00 pm Rich Gillespie Manager 734-394-1454 Saturday March 19 12:00 pm Dearborn Spring House teams are forming. [email protected] Goalies are needed at all levels. MITE A For more information please visit: U16 GIRLS Brent Wishart www.dearbornhockey.com Brian Tyll 734-552-4565 [email protected] 248-640-1237 [email protected] TRYOUTS Spring Ice is available at the DISC. Mike Viglante 313-574-8800 Saturday March 19 1:30 pm For information contact Kirk Young Tuesday March 22 6:00 pm at 313-943-4098. PAGE 24 HOCKEY WEEKLY / ASSOCIATION TRYOUTS MARCH 2, 2011 The Canton Victory Hockey Association is proud to announce the 2011-12 coaching staff and SpRING TRAVEL TRYOUTS Victory Honda Tier II A & AA Travel Teams All tryouts will be held at the Arctic Edge Ice Arena in Canton – 46615 Michigan Ave. 1.0-hour tryouts, $10; 1.5-hour, $15 04 MITE A 98 BANTAM A Saturday March 26 4:00-5:00 PM CONDITIONING SKATES Sunday March 27 2:00-3:00 PM Tuesday March 8 7:00-8:30 PM Wednesday March 30 6:00-7:00 PM Sunday March 13 10:00-11:30 AM Head Coach Ron Wantuck TRYOUTS [email protected] Tuesday March 15 7:00-8:30 PM Thursday March 17 8:00-9:30 PM 03 MITE AA Sunday March 20 10:00-11:30 AM Friday March 25 6:00-7:00 PM Head Coach Dane Baruzzini Saturday March 26 2:30-3:30 PM Monday March 28 6:00-7:00 PM 734-262-2024 [email protected] Paul Goleniak 734-395-3169 [email protected] 97 BANTAM AA Tuesday March 22 8:00-9:30 PM 02 SQUIRT A Thursday March 24 8:30-10:00 PM Saturday March 19 3:30-5:00 PM Head Coach Cam McCausland Sunday March 20 2:00-3:30 PM [email protected] Wednesday March 23 6:00-7:00 PM Head Coach Don Massey 95/96 MIDGET A [email protected] Saturday March 12 5:00-6:30 PM Monday March 14 8:00-9:30 PM 01 SQUIRT AA Wednesday March 23 8:30-10:00 PM Tuesday March 22 6:30-8:00 PM Saturday March 26 5:00-6:30 PM Thursday March 24 7:00-8:30 PM All skates $15 Sunday March 27 4:30-5:30 PM Head Coach Greg Somerville Head Coach Joel Roach [email protected] [email protected]

00 PEE WEE A 95/96 MIDGET A Saturday March 12 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Sunday March 13 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Saturday March 19 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Tuesday March 15 8:30-10:00 PM Sunday March 20 5:30-7:00 PM Sunday March 20 11:30 AM-1:00 PM All skates $15 (if needed) Head Coach Dave Moschet Head Coach Bob Borg [email protected] [email protected]

99 PEE WEE AA TRYOUTS $15 – Goalies skate free Wednesday March 16 7:00-8:30 PM For House Teams: Wednesday March 23 7:00-8:30 PM Please contact the Saturday March 26 10:30 AM-12:00 PM 3 ON 3 CONDITIONING $10 – Goalies skate free Arctic Edge Ice Arena Monday March 21 6:30-8:00 PM for Spring House League Friday March 25 7:00-8:30 PM Head Coach Pete Lamoureux information. [email protected] MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY / ASSOCIATION TRYOUTS PAGE 25

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For more information see: www.compuwarehockeyaaa.com PAGE 26 HOCKEY WEEKLY / ASSOCIATION TRYOUTS MARCH 2, 2011 Victory Honda Victory Honda AAA Hockey Club Midget Minor Tryout Camp Is Proud to April 15-17, 2011 Announce Our Head Coach Tony Maci 734-890-1021 • [email protected] All skates at Arctic Pond Arena Canton 2011-12 ITINERARY April 15 7:00-9:00 pm practice Coaching Staff April 16 9:00-10:30 am Game 93-94-95 Midget Major Tier One 10:30 am-12:00 pm Game 5:00-6:30 pm Game Brian Burke 734-730-7612 6:30-8:00 pm Game April 17 1:00-2:30 pm All-Star Game 95-96 Midget Minor Tier One Please submit registration form below and check made Tony Maci 734-890-1021 out to Victory Honda Midget Minors to: 97 Bantam Major Tier One Arctic pond Arena Rick Scero 248-231-4297 40475 plymouth Rd., plymouth Twp, Mi 48170 Attn: Tony Maci 98 Bantam Minor Tier One Questions, please email [email protected] Doug Lidster 734-883-4117 Victory Honda 99 Pee Wee Major Tyler Best 918-606-2868 Midget Major Tryout Camp

2000 Pee Wee Minor NEW April 8-10, 2011 ES! Kevin Galin 248-961-4022 DAT Head Coach Brian Burke 2001 Squirt Major 734-730-7612 • [email protected] Tony Molina 734-558-3478 All skates at Arctic Edge Arena ITINERARY 2002 Canton VH Squirt A April 8 7:00-9:00 pm practice Donnie Busdeker 734-757-0102 April 9 9:00-10:30 am Game 10:30 am-12:00 pm Game 2003 Canton VH Mite AA 5:00-6:30 pm Game Ron Abraham 313-215-2075 6:30-8:00 pm Game April 10 10:30 am-12:00 pm All-Star Game 2004 Canton VH Mite A Please submit registration form below and check made Looking for coach. If interested call out to Victory Honda Midget Majors to: John @ 734-776-0480. Arctic Edge Arena 46615 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI 48188 10U Girls LC League Attn: Jason Jeff Wollschlager 248-709-9700 • Only 80 players and 8 goalies accepted. 12U Girls LC League Those accepted will be notified; those not Mike Kaput 313-805-9280 accepted will be notified and checks returned. • You will be notified of times to report 14U Girls Tier One • Jerseys will be provided • Camp Cost $85 Tim Ames 734-231-3737 16U Girls Tier One VICTORY HONDA TRYOUT CAMP APPLICATION Tim Ames 734-231-3737 Name ______Address ______19U Girls Tier One City ______State ______Zip ______Joe Kolet 734-775-0918 Birth year ______Last team played for ______Visit our WEBSITE: Pos ______Shot ______Ht ______Wt ______www.victoryhondaaaahockey.com Phone ______Email ______MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY / ASSOCIATION TRYOUTS PAGE 27 VICTORY HONDA 2011 Spring Tryouts www.victoryhondaaaahockey.com All skates at the Arctic Pond, unless otherwise noted

97 BANTAM MAJOR 04 MITE A Coach Rick Scero 248-231-4297 Looking for Coach. If interested, call Mon March 7 8:00-9:30 pm John @ 734-776-0480. Thu March 10 7:30-9:00 pm Sun April 3 1:30-3:00 pm Sun March 13 3:00-4:30 pm Mon April 4 5:30-6:30 pm Wed April 6 5:30-6:30 pm 98 BANTAM MINOR Coach Doug Lidster 734-883-4117 10U GIRLS Mon April 11 7:30-9:30 pm Coach Jeff Wollschlager 248-709-9700 Tue April 12 8:00-9:30 pm* Skating out of the Arctic Pond Wed April 13 6:30-8:00 pm* Sun March 20 4:30-6:00 pm * Invite only Fri March 25 6:30-8:00 pm 99 PEE WEE MAJOR 12U GIRLS Coach Tyler Best 918-606-2868 Coach Mike Kaput 313-805-9280 Tue March 8 7:30-9:00 pm All skates at The Peak Thu March 10 6:00-7:30 pm Tue April 12 8:00-9:30 pm Sat March 12 11:30 am-1:00 pm Thu April 14 8:00-9:30 pm Tue March 15 6:00-7:30 pm 14U GIRLS 00 PEE WEE MINOR Coach Tim Ames 734-231-3737 Coach Kevin Galin 248-961-4022 All skates at The Peak Tue March 8 6:00-7:30 pm Mon April 11 6:30-8:00 pm Wed March 9 6:00-7:30 pm Thu April 14 6:30-8:00 pm Sat March 12 3:00-4:30 pm Sat April 16 12:00-1:30 pm Mon April 18 6:30-8:00 pm 01 SQUIRT MAJOR Coach Tony Molina 734-558-3478 16U GIRLS Mon March 7 6:30-8:00 pm Coach Tim Ames Sun March 13 10:30 am-12:00 pm 734-231-3737 Mon March 14 6:00-7:30 pm All skates at The Peak Mon April 11 8:00-9:30 pm 02 SQUIRT A Wed April 13 6:30-8:00 pm Coach Donnie Busdeker 734-757-0102 Sat April 16 3:00-4:30 pm Mon March 21 6:30-8:00 pm Mon April 18 8:00-9:30 pm Thu March 24 6:30-8:00 pm * * at the Arctic Edge 19U GIRLS Sat March 26 6:00-7:30 pm Coach Joe Kolet 734-775-0918 03 MITE AA All skates at The Peak Coach Ron Abraham 313-215-2075 Wed April 13 8:00-9:30 pm Mon March 21 5:30-6:30 pm Sun April 17 11:00 am-12:30 pm Wed March 23 6:00-7:30 pm Tue April 19 8:00-9:30 pm Sun March 27 10:30 am-12:00 pm Wed April 20 8:00-9:30 pm Visit our website at www.victoryhondaaaahockey.com PAGE 28 HOCKEY WEEKLY / ASSOCIATION TRYOUTS MARCH 2, 2011 ALLEN PARK HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 2011-12 SPRING TRYOUTS ALL SKATES AT ALLEN PARK CIVIC ARENA UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED TRAVEL TEAMS HOUSE TEAMS MITE AA 2003 BANTAM A 1998 MINI-MITE 2005-06 PEE WEE B 1999-2000 Dave Doran 313-563-5156 Jeff Mason 313-383-2032 Sun March 27 9:00-10:00 AM Sun March 27 12:30-2:00 PM Mon March 21 6:00-7:00 PM Please contact Head Coach Mon March 28 6:00-7:30 PM Mon March 28 7:30-8:30 PM Tue March 22 6:00-7:00 PM for skate details Sat March 26 9:00-10:00 AM MITE B 2003-04 BANTAM B 1997-98 BANTAM AA 1997 Sun March 27 10:00-11:00 AM Sun March 27 4:00-5:30 PM SQUIRT A 2002 John Brithinee 313-382-1335 Tue March 29 6:00-7:30 PM Tue March 29 8:30-9:30 PM Ken May [email protected] Mon March 21 7:00-8:30 PM Please contact Head Coach Thu March 24 8:00-9:30 PM SQUIRT B 2001-02 MIDGET B 1995-96 for skate details Sat March 26 6:00-7:30 PM Sun March 27 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Sun March 27 5:30-7:00 PM Tue March 29 7:30-8:30 PM Mon March 28 8:30-9:30 PM SQUIRT AA 2001 MIDGET A 1995/96 Keith Slowik 734-282-2028 Scott Antioch 313-382-0209 Wed March 23 7:00-8:00 PM Tue March 22 8:30-10:00 PM Thu March 24 6:00-7:00 PM Sat March 26 7:30-9:00 PM Sat March 26 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Please contact Head Coach for additional skate details PEE WEE A 2000 Paul Antioch 734-374-5442 MIDGET AA 1993/94 Thu March 24 7:00-8:00 PM John Brithinee 313-382-1335 Fri March 25 6:00-7:30 PM Please contact Head Coach Sat March 26 12:00-1:30 PM for skate details PEE WEE AA 1999 MIDGET BB Brian Hill 734-231-1189 Rick Pinkowski 313-381-8263 Check the APHA Website for the latest Tue March 22 7:00-8:30 PM Gary Bess 734-395-0066 Tryout Information at Fri March 25 7:30-9:00 PM Please contact Coaches Sat March 26 1:30-3:00 PM for skate details www.allenparkhockey.com MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY / ASSOCIATION TRYOUTS PAGE 29 02 Michigan Jaguars TRYOUTS Tuesday March 22 @ 6:45 pm (90 minutes) orchard lake pirates mini-mites Tuesday March 29 @ 6:45 pm (90 minutes) Both skates at Troy Sports Center Both skates $15 per player • Goalies are free For more info email: [email protected] ■ Non Parent – Non-Paid Head coach ■ Selects Training Center instructor Michigan Jr Cougars Select Tryouts 02 TRYOUTS 03 TRYOUTS March 26 @ 2:30 pm March 26 @ 3:45 pm Skills and small games Skills and small games Viking Arena (Hazel Park) Viking Arena (Hazel Park) March 26 @ 5:30 pm March 26 @ 6:30 pm 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Scrimmage Scrimmage Viking Arena (Hazel Park) Viking Arena (Hazel Park) 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For more info visit www.greatlakeshockey.com www.selectshockey.com Register to WIN Hockey Equipment & Pirate Apparel

'95 & '96 Novi Ice Cats Midget A Spring Tryouts Sunday March 27 11:00 AM-12:30 pM Wednesday March 30 8:30 pM-9:50 pM Tryouts take place at Novi Ice Arena ALL SKATES $15 Openings at All Positions For more information contact David Flack: [email protected] 734-658-3507 PAGE 30 HOCKEY WEEKLY MARCH 2, 2011 Did you play in the Michigan National TOTAL Hockey League and SCOUTING are looking for 2011 Free Agent Tryout Camp financial aid for Why try out out for one team, college? Then it’s when you can try out for many! time to apply for the Neil J. Carnes Memorial Scholarship. At the Ice Box Sports Center Brownstown Twp. , MI May 6-8, 2011 A $1,000 scholarship is available through Junior A tier II is a major stepping-stone to College and Pro's. There is only one league at this level in the USA. the scholarship fund for the 2011-2012 Players often pay multiple camp fees to try out for many academic year. teams. Total Scouting will bring multiple Junior A Tier II & III teams and leagues to you. You first need an application, which you Leagues that will be at the camp: can get by calling Gale M. Cronk, • BCHL - British Columbia Hockey League MNHL President/Treasurer, at 810-629-7637 • AJHL - Junior Hockey League or mailing Cronk at 830 Westwood Drive, • SJHL - Junior Hockey League Fenton, MI 48430. • GOJHL - Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League • EJHL - Eastern Junior Hockey League You can also call Hockey Weekly at • NA3HL - North American Tier III 248-477-1600 or email your request for an • NOJHL - Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League application form to [email protected]. Each Canadian Tier II team is allowed 8 imports. Sign up now, spaces are limited. The deadline to send in your application Go to www.totalsportsscouting.com Contact Brian Cronan at 734-604-0832 or emal along with a resume and high school [email protected] transcript is June 1, 2011. Teams committed to date: , , Drayton Valley Thunder, Nanaimo Clippers, Cowichan Capitals, Brooks Bandits, LaSalle All questions should be directed to Gale M. Cronk Vipers, Rochester Stars, Sudbury Jr. Wolves and Toledo Cherokee.

1998 SUMMIT BANTAM A Summit PlaStic Hockey club Tuesday March 22 6:15 PM Superior Thursday March 24 6:15 PM Superior Saturday March 26 2:15 PM Superior All positions open 2011 SPRING TRYOUTS $15 per skater/Goalies free Private locker room All skates at Great Lakes Sports City, Fraser Non-Parent Coaching Staff 2004 SUMMIT 2001 SUMMIT SQUIRT AA Head Coach Steve Glover Monday March 21 6:00 PM Erie Sunday March 13 2:45 PM Superior Manager Beba Naumovski Wednesday March 23 6:00 PM Michigan Monday March 14 6:25 PM Erie 586-306-0304, [email protected] Saturday March 26 2:40 PM Huron Friday March 18 6:25 PM Erie Wednesday March 30 6:00 PM Michigan Non-Parent Head Coach Dave Small 1997 SUMMIT BANTAM AA $10 per skate/Goalies free Coached Belle Tire Squirt AA, Pee Wee A, AA, Bantam A Wednesday March 9 6:55 PM 1.5 hrs Non-Parent Head Coach Mike Janish (state champs), AA and most recently Michigan Travelers Saturday March 12 11:55 AM 1.5 hrs Level IV USA Hockey Certified, former DI College player, Bantam AA Sunday March 13 2:55 PM 1.5 hrs over 20 years coaching experience Assistant coach Jeff Geerts All Non-Parent Coaching Staff Full-time goalie instructor Josh Kelly Coached Mt. Clemens Squirt, Michigan Travelers Bantam AA Brian Godbout, Sean Graham, Rob Robinson Current Oakland University goaltender, head goalie instructor Team locker room/great fall ice times 586-484-8241 at MJJ Goaltending Skates are $15 Please contact Coach Mike at [email protected] Contact Dave at [email protected], 586-246-3000 1996 SUMMIT MIDGET MINOR if you have any questions Tuesday March 22 7:45 PM Superior 2000 SUMMIT PEE WEE A Thursday March 24 7:45 PM Superior 2003 SUMMIT MITE AA Wednesday March 16 6:45 PM Superior Saturday March 26 10:45 AM Superior Saturday March 19 1:10 PM Ontario Sunday March 20 4:45 PM Superior All positions open Sunday March 20 1:10 PM Huron Wednesday March 23 6:45 PM Superior $15 per skater/Goalies free Saturday March 26 1:10 PM Ontario All skates 1.5 hours Private locker room Head Coach Todd Bryson $10 per skate/Goalies free Non-parent Coaching staff $10 per skate/Goalies skate free Head Coach Rick Hanna 586-567-0036 Head Coach Steve Glover All positions open • Private locker room [email protected], www.00summit.com Manager Beba Naumovski [email protected] 586-306-0304, [email protected] 1999 SUMMIT PEE WEE AA 2002 SUMMIT Saturday March 19 12:15 PM Superior SUMMIT MIDGET MAJOR AAA Monday March 21 7:05 PM Erie Sunday March 20 1:15 PM Superior Plan to participate in the National Junior Prospects Hockey Thursday March 24 6:20 PM Ontario Wednesday March 23 6:25 PM Erie League in the fall Saturday March 26 3:40 PM Huron All skates $10/Goalies skate free Head Coach Steve Glover Thursday March 31 6:10 PM Ontario All positions open For more information, please send email to $10 per skate/Goalies free Large, private locker room [email protected] Non-Parent Head Coach Mike Janish Head coach Mark Thornton Level IV USA Hockey Certified, former DI College player, www.99summit.com, [email protected] SUMMIT U14 AAA GIRLS over 20 years coaching experience Saturday March 19 5:25 PM Michigan Full-time goalie instructor Josh Kelly Saturday March 26 5:25 PM Michigan Current Oakland University goaltender, head goalie instructor Private locker room at MJJ Goaltending Non-Parent Head Coach Mark Thornton Please contact Coach Mike at [email protected] if you [email protected] have any questions MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY PAGE 31 LITTLE BILL’S TROPHIES THE LARGEST AND MOST COMpLETE SELECTION OF AWARDS ON DISpLAY DESIGNER OF MAHA STATES TROPHIES AND MEDALS Good Luck at 2011 States! Sponsor of the 2011 MAHA States MVP Awards

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The BNY Mellon Wealth Management Through February 21, 2011 Hockey Humanitarian Award is awarded BEAT CONFERENCE OVERALL annually to College Hockey’s finest citizen TEAM W L T SW PTS GF GA W L T GF GA and seeks to recognize college hockey By Paul Harris NOTRE DAME 17 63256 92 65 20 95125 91 players, Division I or Division III, male or MICHIGAN 18 71055 84 55 21 94114 81 female, who give back to their community MIAMI 14 75249 91 56 17 96114 74 in the true humanitarian spirit. He volunteered for book drives, and worked Nill, an alternate captain, is the presi - WESTERN MICHIGAN 989541 73 68 15 9 10 94 83 at Christian Hockey Camps. NORTHERN MICHIGAN 12 11 3039 59 79 14 15 5 82 102 dent of the Student-Athlete Advisory One of the other finalists is Adrian Committee (SAAC) and vice president of FERRIS STATE 11 12 3238 54 59 16 14 4 81 74 College senior forward Sam Kuzyk, who is a ALASKA 10 13 5338 64 66 13 14 5 74 73 the MSU chapter of Athletes in Action with repeat Humanitarian finalist. a 3.4 cumulative grade-point average as a LAKE SUPERIOR 8 10 8537 57 66 10 13 9 76 91 The Winnipeg native has combined being OHIO STATE 10 13 3235 63 67 15 15 3 90 80 mechanical engineering major. Nill, the an entrepreneur with being a humanitarian son of Detroit Red Wings assistant general in that most everything he has organized, MICHIGAN STATE 9 15 2029 61 74 13 17 4 89 99 manager Jim Nill, has volunteered his time he started on his own and virtually from BOWLING GREEN 3 19 4215 40 83 8 22 4 64 103 to a wide-spanning list of community ser - scratch. vice initiatives undertaken by the team. He Kuzyk has dedicated much of his time and has never turned down a request to be effort to raise money and awareness for the involved in things like Relay for Life, local Hickman Cancer Center. He has also OVERALL CCHA LEADERS Children’s Miracle Network, March is engaged in countless other activities, such Through February 21, 2011 Reading Month, or programs for the local as Salvation Army Family Sponsorships, a Big Brothers/Big Sisters chapter. fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Canada, and SCORERS Nill’s commitment to helping others visits to local schools to read to students. PLAYER GP PPG G A PTS GOALIE MIN GA GAA began long before his enrollment at Sam has been a Midwest Collegiate Hockey -MIAMI 26 1.96 14 37 51 CONNOR KNAPP-MIAMI 692:00:00 21 1.82 Michigan State. Association All-Academic Team member for CARTER CAMPER-MIAMI 26 1.38 9 27 36 KEVIN KAPALKA-LAKE SUPERIOR 1315:34:00 44 2.01 At 16, he and a friend – both with moth - three years running. CARL HAGELIN-MICHIGAN 26 1.31 13 21 34 -MICHIGAN 1148:36:00 39 2.04 ers who are cancer survivors – organized a REILLY SMITH-MIAMI 26 1.27 18 15 33 CODY REICHARD-MIAMI 880:05:00 31 2.11 The other finalists are: Brooks Dyroff, T. J. TYNAN-NOTRE DAME 26 1.23 14 18 32 WILL YANAKEFF-MICHIGAN STATE 564:01:00 20 2.13 “Bike Across Michigan” fundraiser to raise Boston College; Alex Higgins, St. money for the fight against the disease. On ANDERS LEE-NOTRE DAME 26 1.15 14 16 30 PAT NAGLE-FERRIS STATE 1521:12:00 55 2.17 Michaels College; Aleca Hughes, Yale PAT CANNONE-MIAMI 26 1.04 12 15 27 SCOTT GREENHAM-ALASKA 1699:24:00 62 2.19 his senior trip at Plymouth Christian University; Tucker Mullin, St. Anselm Academy, Nill was among the volunteers on CHASE BALISY-WMU 26 1.00 12 14 26 JERRY KUHN-WESTERN MICHIGAN 992:21:00 39 2.36 College; Whitney Pappas, Robert Morris JOHN ALBERT-OHIO STATE 26 1.00 10 16 26 MIKE JOHNSON-NOTRE DAME 1208:55:00 48 2.38 a mission which helped dig sanitation University and Brigid O’Gorman, TYLER GRON-NMU 23 1.04 12 12 24 CAL HEETER-OHIO STATE 1535:30:00 62 2.42 ditches in a remote village in Costa Rica. Connecticut College. How to play HOCKEY LC drops Quebec final after like a TIPS beating HoneyBaked in semis By Paul QUEBEC, from Page 37 Louis Blues. Parrottino got the winning S-T-U-D goal in the shootout. Lubanski and an all-star defenseman in the old Washe scored the Caesars’ goal in regula - irtually all of the exceptional coach - before NHL expan - tion. es that I have ever played for or have sion. “There was an older gentlemen watching been associated with managed to New York lost its first game in Quebec, 3- the game, who told one of our parents that V TEAM’S overall success. 2, to the Los Angeles Junior Kings but tore develop clever (yet very simplistic-orient - he had been coming to the tournament for ed) methods to teach and continuously rein - In closing, my fellow coaches, the request through the consolation bracket with a 6-1 40 years and this was the best game he had force their own brand of critical playing that I have for you is to spend some time win against Amherst and a 2-1 victory over ever seen,” Scarpaci said. “It was a great rules. pondering and ultimately devising your own New Jersey before beating Moscow Red game. If the kids from the two teams were 6- That is why, in large part anyway, they inspirational-type catch phrase messages. In Army 2-1 in the semifinals. foot, it could have been an NHL game. It was rose to greatness. doing so, I advise that both you dig down The Colisee’ Pepsi in Quebec City was that well-played.” To that end, today’s column is entitled deep and exploit your own creative powers. packed for the championship game and the Scarpaci said that beating the Blues was “Play like a S-T-U-D” because it illustrates But also to KEEP IT SIMPLE. Rangers scored first as Chad Krys, the special because St. Louis had handed Little my personal attempt to accomplish just as I Remember, effective communication is team’s scoring leader with eight points, fed Caesars two of its three setbacks this sea - described above: Conveying to my players best attained via the repetition of words and Jack Badini for a backdoor goal at 4:55 of son. what I expect of them in a clear, concise phrases that easily serve to explain the the first period. HoneyBaked reached the semifinals with and, most importantly, memorable fashion. concept in question. And throughout histo - A minute and 25 seconds later, Eric a wild 6-4 win against the Los Angeles Jr. Yes, there is a bit more to my “Play like a ry, the most renowned coaches, leaders and Esposito scored on a wrist shot from the Kings. Brandon Morgan and Ryan Bederka S-T-U-D” catchphrase than appears on the teachers have adhered to this philosophy … top of the face-off circle to give the Rangers scored during a 1:35 span early in the third surface. You see, the S, T, U and D all stand So should you. a 2-0 lead. period. Igor Larionov scored two goals and for something vital as it applies to fashion Best of luck Little Caesars’ Sean Day scored the only Jones and Justin Bloomfield added one in which I prefer my team to play. The S BONUS TIP: Some might argue that goal of the second period, assisted by apiece for HoneyBaked, which led 4-0 a stands for speed, the T for toughness, the U “toughness” and “discipline” are mutually goalie Michael Latorella, prompting the minute into the second period. Max Lown for unselfishness and the D represents disci - exclusive concepts... Detroit fans to toss a squid on the ice. scored all four Kings’ goals. pline. HOGWASH! The Rangers answered Day’s goal in the Despite not coming home with the cham - Hence: “Play like a S-T-U-D!” It is entirely possible to play with and third period when Ryan Ashe’s slap shot pionship trophy, Hamilton said that the Of course, I introduce this acronym on aggressive “edge” and still be considered a from the point was deflected past Latorella tournament is an experience the Detroit- day one of the preseason and consistently disciplined player. You see, out-muscling by Bobby Goggin for what turned out to be area players will never forget. use it as a rallying cry before and even dur - an opponent is a far cry from attempting to the winning goal. “Probably 98 percent of the kids will ing game play. It was even useful when injure with crosschecks or slashes to Jack Hoey added an insurance goal with never experience something like that examining and assessing the team’s perfor - exposed wrists. Or for that matter – becom - 1:20 left in the third period. Twenty-six again,” he said. “It’s a great experience. mance in the post-game dressing room. For ing an “expert” in unsnapping the opposi - seconds later, Adams scored Little Caesars’ This is the sixth year I’ve taken a team to example, if we did not play satisfactorily I tion cage in order to surprise-punch an second goal, assisted by Cowan and Paul Quebec and this is why I keep coming back. might ask: Did we use our speed when given opponent in the face and then go hide Washe. It’s an atmosphere unlike any other. the opportunity today? Or: Did we compete behind an official, which some Detroit-area Little Caesars fired 23 shots at Rangers’ “Even if these players go on to play in with toughness and discipline? coaches have actually taught. goalie Drew Speckman, who was outstand - college or in Junior Hockey, they’ll never The point here is that the frame of refer - Besides, the cheap and dirty play that ing in net. play before crowds like this unless they go ence that my players required to fully under - results in penalties ends up hampering the In earlier action, Little Caesars beat to Michigan or Michigan State or play in stand and relate to my constructive review TEAM’S overall chances for success. And Burnaby Winter Club, a finalist last year, 3- the CCHA tournament.” was implanted beginning the very first day that sort of blatant lack of discipline can 1. Drake Rymsha snapped a 1-1 tie with a Hamilton said that if his team can’t win of our season. only be described in one word: SELFISH. goal at 10:15 of the third period. Tommy the tournament, he pulls for the Detroit-area In other words, my team totally knew and There is no room on my team for individ - Parrottino and Adams also scored for Little teams that are still alive. felt what it meant to “Play like a S-T-U-D!” uals who consistently compete in this neg - Caesars. “I always feel like it’s Detroit against the Yet even more importantly, exactly why ative fashion and there should definitely Little Caesars earned a semifinal berth world,” Hamilton said. “And our Detroit competing as such was paramount to the not be room on yours, either. with a 2-1 shootout win against the St. teams have shown very well over the years.” MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY PAGE 33 PAGE 34 HOCKEY WEEKLY MARCH 2, 2011 What is your playoff role? very girls hockey player wants to be role to the best of your abili - show that to your teammates. Even though it tears you up the one the coach calls upon to win the COACH ty, even when you don’t agree inside, your role for the last few minutes of the game may Ebig game in the playoffs. Every goalie with the role you’ve been be to cheer on your teammates. You’ve got to make a very wants to be in for the games that “matter”. KIM’S given. It’s one of the hardest conscious effort not to complain or show your frustration. Every forward wants to score the game-win - things to do, especially in the Your willingness to be a good teammate and to pretend that ner and every defenseman wants to be out CORNER playoffs when every shift the coaches’ choice doesn’t really faze you (even though there in the last minute blocking shots to matters and there is so much you are absolutely furious) will get noticed by the coaches preserve the one goal lead. By Kim McCullough emotion and tension in the as well. They will see that you have bought into the TEAM MSc, YCS But not every player on the team is going air. concept and have chosen to do whatever it takes to help the to get that chance. That might not be your No matter what your role is team succeed. Having that “team first” attitude is what will role. in the game, you’ve got to support your teammates and eventually earn you the opportunity to be one of the cho - Sometimes, you’re having the game of your life and you they’ve got to support you. If you are the one who is going sen few on the ice in the last minute of the big game. get to go out every other shift. And sometimes you can’t out every other shift, you need to know that your team - It says a lot about you as a player, and as a person, to make a pass on the tape, you’re giving off huge rebounds or mates are cheering you on and not talking behind your back make the choice to play whatever role you’ve been placed you can’t hit the net with your shot, and you end up on the about how they should be out there instead of you. They’d in to the best of your ability - even if you don’t agree with bench. No one wants to be on the bench when it matters. love to be the ones out on the ice as well, but that may not it. So as you get deeper into the playoffs, and the stakes But that’s not something that’s in your control. And focus - be their role in this particular game. only get higher, please remember: ing on things that you can’t control gets you nowhere fast. Remember that at some point, the roles will be reversed. You can’t always choose your role, but you can choose Success in the playoffs is all about TEAM. And on any You may find yourself on the bench the next game and your how you play it. given team, every player has a different role. Those roles teammate may be getting the shot to win it all. may change from game-to-game or shift-to-shift. In order How are you going to choose to react? Resource Box to win when it matters, every player must play their role to If you are the one who is getting short-shifted, and you To get complete access to articles, videos and secrets the best of their ability. And the reality is: You might not choose to pout on the bench and whisper to your teammates that addresses the specific needs of female hockey players, like the role you play. You may not get the opportunity you about how you deserve to be out there instead of so-and-so, visit: . Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS, is an expert in the think you deserve during those big games. you’ve made your choice. Chances are that your coach sees development of aspiring female hockey players. She is a When that happens - and it happens to all of us - you need that and probably isn’t going to give you the opportunity former NCAA Division I captain at Dartmouth and played in to remember this: to go out there and win it all in the future, because your the National Women’s Hockey League for six years. She is You can’t always choose your role, but you can choose actions are hurting the team instead of helping it. currently the Girls Hockey Director at the PEAC School for how you play it. You are allowed to be angry and frustrated that you aren’t Elite Athletes in Toronto and is the Founder of Total Female In order for your team to succeed, you’ve got to play your the one being given the shot to win it all, but you can’t Hockey. ’97 Michigan Ice Hawks win Toronto tournament The ’97 Michigan Ice Hawks won the Toronto Penguins Winter Classic, held Jan. 14-16, for the third time. Michigan defeated the Perinton (NY) Blades 4-1 in the championship game. The Ice Hawks also beat Perinton 2-1 in the round robin, in which they also skated to a 1-1 tie with the Gloucester (Ontario) Rangers and also defeated the Hamilton (Ontario) Reps 3-2 and beat Hamilton again 5-4 in the semifinal. The Michigan Ice Hawks are based in Grosse Pointe. Pictured from left are head coach Greg Cheesewright, Jason Sommerville, William Walker, Antonio Tijernia, The Michigan Ice Hawks are No. 1 after winning their third Toronto Penguins Winter Classic. Austin Koleski, Marko DerManulian, Theo Calvas, Scotty Mallas, Stephen Smith, Zack Zschering, Ramone Kneeling are: Andy Jakub, Alexander Learn more about the Michigan Ice Campau, Richie Fillipelli, coach Dave Kammo, Jonathan Theros, Jake Minanov and Tyler Burroughs. Not pic - Hawks teams and skating programs at Sommerville, Bobby Kaiser, Jake Babbish, and coach John Phillips. tured is Manager Louie Theros. www.michiganicehawks.org. . Are you mentally ready? s we all know, districts and One way to overcome this issue is to ment across the net” or “I’m not going to let any goals in playoffs are upon us. For BETWEEN focus. Get into the mindset prior to during a certain drill.” When I played I had a set goal that I Asome they are already over. practice as we do for a game. Now this would only let so many pucks in the net during practice. As a goalie coach, one thing I try could be tossing a tennis ball at a wall I hope some of these ideas work. But remember, we play to emphasize with my goalies is THE PIPES or finding a quiet place in the stands the game only as good as we practice. So if you are one of precision. A lot of time during prac - and going over the practice in your those goalies who does not give it a 110 percent effort, you tice goalies have a tendency to By Chris head and imagining breakaways and might want to reassess your position on work ethic. become complacent during the Galton how you would react to them or other drills, i.e. on dump-ins not pulling game scenarios. Chris Galton, goalie coach and Between the Pipes the puck off the boards for their for - I remember when I was younger we Clinics Camp Director, started playing hockey at the early wards. had a goalie, now this is before Randy Wilson’s time, with age of four. He played minor hockey up till High school This could cost time if he has to dig it off the dasher. the Traverse City Bay’s semi-pro team who would go way where he played varsity for three years with the Traverse Another example is not paying attention to rebounds or up top in the stands and lean next to girder and just stare at City Trojans. He then was on the preseason roster for Lake not being exact in post save recoveries or even executing the ice. I asked him what he was doing. His response was Superior State College in the CCHA. He also played in the the proper save selection. that he was concentrating on the imaginary game going on IJHL After a career-ending knee injury, he now is goalie Practices are a great time to increase our concentration in his head. He was mentally prepping himself for the prac - coach for the Traverse City West Senior High School. Chris levels and pay attention to the little things we do. In the tice or game. has been trained by some of the best goalies in the NHL and Airline business, there is a saying, “complacency kills!” With improving our mental game, now we can concen - Junior League. Now I understand we are not flying a Jumbo here, but the trate on improving on making small mistakes. Set small You can email him at Chris@betweenthepipes - meaning can be applied to goaltending. If we become goals during practice, like “I’m not going to be pushed into goalieclinic.com. relaxed or complacent in practice, I will guarantee it will the net during one-on-one’s or breakaways.” Tell yourself Visit the Between the Pipes website at show up in a game. I see this all the time. that you’re going to “be precise on my straight line move - www.btpclinics.com. MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY PAGE 35 Metal Jackets move into fourth-place tie with Warriors The Motor City Metal Jackets put them - Motor City's 5-2 contest to the Traverse City North Stars selves back in the thick of the North John Scorcia on Feb. 23. White and Kolb scored for American Hockey League North Division (12) takes Michigan and Tim Opie and Eric Rivard playoff picture with a sweep of the Chicago Chicago's scored two goals each for Traverse City. Hitmen in the Windy City Feb. 18-19, win - Shane Piggot ning 6-3 and 4-2 respectively. Fighting Falcons searching into the As a result of a five-game winning streak for offense and a Michigan Warriors three-game losing boards in a game at The Port Huron Fighting Falcons were in streak, the Metal Jackets were in a fourth- a scoring drought. place tie with the Warriors as of Feb. 24, the Trenton in December. The team had only scored seven goals in night after the Warriors lost at home seven games after dropping a pair of games Perani’s Arena to Traverse City North Stars, Scorcia had three assists to the Traverse City North Stars at 5-2. McMorran Arena Feb. 18-19. The Metal Jackets and Warriors were tied in the game at Chicago The Fighting Falcons lost by 3-0 and 5-1 at 57 points each and were scheduled to play margins. Feb. 18, a 6-3 each other for the last time Feb. 25, in “I said before there wasn’t a lot of reason Flint. Traverse City was in third, alone, at win for Motor for concern, because I felt against Motor 59 points and scheduled to play the Jackets City. City (losses the previous weekend), we had Feb. 26-27 at home. some chances but couldn’t find the back of The fortunes of Motor City and Traverse the net,” Port Huron coach Bill Warren told City can largely be settled between them as the Port Huron Times Herald. they are also scheduled to play each other “This weekend isn’t the same. For what - four more times in a row March 15 at Hockey Weekly ever reason, I don’t think we generated qual - Traverse City and March 18-20 at Trenton. photo by ity chances. I think our power play has At Chicago, Motor City got two goals John Castine been pathetic. and an assist from newcomer Drew Slaton, “We have to get better on the man advan - acquired in the for RJ Kleiman from St. tage. We’re not getting a lot of (power play) Louis, in the first game. Petrus Sipila and opportunities, for whatever reason, and I’m Aaron Arm both had a goal and an assist, Jets in Janesville, WI, Feb. 18-19. Derek Jacobson got the shootout winner for not going to comment on that.” while Billy Balent and Cody Wydo added the Michigan dropped a 1-0 shootout deci - Janesville after Larkin Jacobson and John The Fighting Falcons only managed 20 other goals. sion on Friday night before losing 5-1 on Houston scored earlier in the shootout for shots on North Stars’ goalie Steve Bolton Jimmy Hamby was in the nets for both Saturday night, which ended the Warriors’ the Jets. on Friday night in the 3-0 loss, in which games and his fifth game in a row during the six-game winning streak. The points streak ended the following Eric Rivard scored twice for Traverse City streak. He stopped 24 of 27 shots Friday Robert Tadazak made 34 saves in regula - night when Ryan Green got the Warriors’ and Connor Schmidt got the other marker. and 25 of 27 Saturday for the wins. tion and overtime in Friday night’s game only goal. Brach Tiller made 19 saves for Tyler Last made 33 saves for Port Huron. Steve Brancheau scored twice and assisted and Andrew Kolb and A.J. White scored in Michigan. Pijus Rulevicious scored twice Nico Sierra scored the Fighting Falcons’ on another goal in the second game, while the shootout for the Michigan, which for Janesville. lone goal of the weekend in Saturday Sipila had another goal and assist and Will extended its point streak to seven games. The Warriors then came home and lost the night’s 5-1 loss. Badner got the other. The Springfield Jr. Blues will also have a large impact on the Metal Jackets closing efforts to make the playoffs. Still mathe - Many factors involved in ’Hounds’ coach hunt matically in the race with 12 games to play, Amid the uncertainty that is linked to ership wants to give Nolan the control that the Jr. Blues were 12 points behind Motor who will be coaching the Sault Ste. Marie goes with being coach and GM. City and Michigan. Greyhounds once the puck drops on the VIEW FROM • Hartsburg has already coached the The Jackets play three times at 2011-12 season is some degree of certainty Greyhounds on two previous occasions and Springfield March 11-13, and close out the regarding the potential of the Soo’s Ontario THE NORTH had good success. Why not a third go- regular season with three more games Hockey League team. round? It’s not as though that hasn’t been against the Blues March 25-27 at Kennedy By Randy That is, whoever is coaching the done in the OHL before. Arena in Trenton. Greyhounds next season, is going to have a Russon In fact, legendary coach Brian Kilrea had Warriors lose three high-end group of blossoming players to three separate gigs behind the Ottawa 67s The Michigan Warriors saw two positive work with. bench: 1974-75 to 1983-84, 1986-87 to streaks end in two losses to the Janesville To be sure, the Hounds best players right 1993-94, and 1995-96 to 2007-08. Who now are their young ones. a great job of re-tooling the Hounds in a says you can’t go home again? Now 76- Scoring leaders Daniel Catenacci and very-competitive Western Conference. I years old, Kilrea is still involved with the Nick Cousins are both 1993 birth year think that they will be a strong contender 67s as their GM. players. So are sizeable forwards David for the next three years.” Of course, there is the matter of Broll, Trevor Morbeck, Chad Thibodeau and Who will coach? Hartsburg saying that he has no aspira - currently-injured Justin Thomas. So is tions of returning to the Soo to coach the offensive-minded defenseman Ryan Sproul. Who will be the Greyhounds coach when Greyhounds. But what if majority owner Forward Brett Findlay and defenseman the 2011-12 season rolls around? Lou Lukenda were to make Hartsburg an Colin Miller, a pair of free-agent plums Ted Nolan? Craig Hartsburg? Someone offer he couldn’t refuse? Money does have a from the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey else? way of talking. MICHIGANMICHIGAN League, who are among the Greyhound plus- • Nolan is probably the choice of Soo • Anyone else out there? Sure there are. minus leaders, were both born late in 1992. fans to return to the scene of his greatest But do they have what the Greyhounds are And then there are four dandy 1994’s from hockey triumphs. Not only did Nolan coach looking for in the area of experience and the 2010 OHL Draft: Defenceman Gianluca the Greyhounds to the 1993 Memorial Cup ability to handle the pressure cooker that is Curcuruto, goalie Matt Murray and forwards championship, his personality is one that the Sault Ste. Marie hockey market? Adam Chapman and Peter Angelopolous. clicks with a good number of Soo hockey What about Torrie? Has he shown enough While Greyhound general manager and fans. as interim coach to earn what would be an interim head coach Dave Torrie has his The question is whether Greyhound own - unexpected elevation to head coach? NAHL NORTH detractors among Sault Ste. Marie fans and a STANDINGS faction of the media, there are those within Through February 23, 2011 the OHL who feel as though the Soo’s hock - ey boss has assembled a team that will con - Three with state ties pick colleges TEAM W L OTL PTS GF GA tend for the next three seasons. Connor Schmidt, Karl Beckman and Steinmentz, who was the dean of discipline ST. LOUIS 33 11 4 70 184 106 Guelph Storm GM Mike Kelly, who has Chris Lochner all decided where they will at St. Mary,” Schmidt told http://michi - JANESVILLE 30 14 3 63 146 96 play College Hockey. ganjuniorhockey.blogspot.com/. “But it TRAVERSE CITY 29 14 1 59 171 126 built championship teams and been around MOTOR CITY 28 16 1 57 193 141 the OHL since 1991, is on record as saying Schmidt, a defenseman with the North got me following the program, thinking MICHIGAN 26 14 5 57 161 124 that “Dave has put together a nucleus of American Hockey League’s Traverse City more about Ferris, and how it would be a SPRINGFIELD 21 22 3 45 140 143 good, young players that should make Sault North Stars, is heading to Ferris State; great place to get to play and go to school.” CHICAGO 8 34 4 20 120 232 Ste. Marie a contender for the next three Amarillo Bulls (NAHL) defenseman Schmidt, 5-10 and 175 pounds, had five PORT HURON 4 38 3 11 99 268 years.” Beckman chose Holy Cross and Lochner, a goals and 16 points in 40 games. From Sudbury, where Blaine Smith has center with the United States Hockey Beckman, a 19-year-old from Okemos, UPCOMING SCHEDULE done a nice job in starting that team’s re- League’s Muskegon Lumberjacks will play had two goals and 12 assists through 41 building process, come these words from at Niagara. games. 3-04 7:00 PM TRAVERSE CITY AT MICHIGAN the first-year Wolves GM: “I think the Schmidt played his High School hockey He led all North American Hockey League 3-04 7:30 PM PORT HURON AT JANESVILLE Greyhounds are very well positioned with at Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central, where defensemen with a plus-25 rating. 3-05 7:00 PM PORT HURON AT JANESVILLE excellent young talent from the goaltender he became quite aware of Ferris State. Lochner, a 21-year-old from Alpharetta, 3-05 7:05 PM MICHIGAN AT TRAVERSE CITY out. Catenacci, Cousins, Broll and compa - “Yeah, we heard all about Ferris from GA, had 12 goals and 13 assists for 25 3-06 1:05 PM MICHIGAN AT TRAVERSE CITY ny are very-skilled forwards. Dave has done Coach (Jim) Baker and Mr. (Todd) points. PAGE 36 HOCKEY WEEKLY MARCH 2, 2011 Congratulations to all teams in the 2011 MAHA State Playdowns! FLINT JR. GENERALS

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NATIONAL TIER I ELITE HOCKEY LEAGUE NEWS AAA RANKINGS Contact Commissioner Larry Johnson 313-255-2666 For remaining schedule and standings, go to Ratings compiled by Hockey Weekly. www.hockeyweekly.com and click on the Tier 1 Elite banner Michigan teams are in italic . Rankings as of February 21, 2011 MIDGET MAJOR 1. COLORADO THUNDERBIRDS Caesars drops Quebec final after 2. ST. LOUIS BLUES 3. GREATER BOSTON JR BRUINS 4. SHATTUCK ST. MARY (MN) beating HoneyBaked in semis 5. COMPUWARE 6. HONEYBAKED By Chuck Klonke 8:30,” Scarpaci said. “Our kids didn’t get to bed 7. PITTSBURGH HORNETS Hockey Weekly Staff Writer until 1 a.m. New York was the better team on 8. BUFFALO REGALS The Little Caesars express got derailed ever so Sunday, but they had more energy. Our kids were 9. VICTORY HONDA slightly in its quest for five major Pee Wee hock - spent, physically and emotionally, because we 10. LANSING CAPITALS ey championships. had two emotional games. MIDGET MINOR Little Caesars, which had won the Bauer “St. Louis and Honeybaked are two of our 1. HONEYBAKED Challenge Cup in Toronto and the Tier 1 Elite biggest rivals.” 2. TEAM ILLINOIS League championship, made it to the champi - The semifinal battle between the two Detroit 3. SHATTUCK ST. MARY (MN) 4. LA SELECTS onship game of the Quebec International Pee Wee teams was typical of the HoneyBaked-Little 5. NORTH JERSEY AVALANCHE Hockey Tournament but lost 4-2 to the New York Caesars clashes that have highlighted the Elite 6. LITTLE CAESARS Rangers. League season. Little Caesars won the first game 7. CHICAGO MISSION “It was an amazing run,” said Little Caesars’ by one goal, the teams tied the next three meet - 8. PITTSBURGH HORNETS coach Frank Scarpaci. “We measured our success ings and Little Caesars won in Quebec. 9. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROUGHRIDERS (CO) by more than coming home with the trophy.” “We give them all the credit,” Hamilton said. 10. COLORADO THUNDERBIRDS Little Caesars’ other two season goals remain “That’s a great hockey team. Our kids gave their BANTAM MAJOR within reach, winning state and national champi - best. If I could have asked for anything, it would 1. BELLE TIRE onships. have been a better start. They were the better team 2. ST. LOUIS BLUES “It’s going to take a while to let the Quebec in the first period. I thought we were the better 3. CHICAGO MISSION tournament go because it was such an emotional team in the second and the third period was pretty 4. LONG ISLAND GULLS experience,” Scarpaci said. “I could tell that from equal. The difference was their kid (Luke Cowan) 5. TEAM COMCAST (PA) our first practice since the tournament. I’m glad scored a great goal. 6. LITTLE CAESARS we have a little time before the state tournament “Hopefully, we’ll see them again in the state 7. starts.” tournament.” 8. SHATTUCK ST. MARY (MN) Cowan’s goal at 13:03 of the third period 9. CLEVELAND BARONS The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association Pee 10. CHICAGO YOUNG AMERICANS Wee Major state tournament is March 7-13, at the snapped a 3-3 tie and sent Little Caesars into the Taylor Sportsplex. championship game. Collin Adams collected the BANTAM MINOR One of Little Caesars’ closest rivals felt that a only assist. 1. COMPUWARE 2. ST. LOUIS BLUES new format for the tournament might have hurt Goals by Sam Knoblauch and Mitchell 3. HONEYBAKED Detroit’s chances for a second straight Quebec Lewandowski in the first six minutes of the game 4. CHICAGO MISSION championship. Compuware won the title in 2010 staked Little Caesars to a 2-0 lead. 5. LITTLE CAESARS and Detroit-area teams had won seven of the pre - HoneyBaked didn’t waste any time getting on 6. SOUTH SHORE KINGS (MA) vious 11 Quebec Pee Wee titles. the scoreboard in the second period when Max 7. BELLE TIRE “The Rangers came out of the losers bracket so Jones scored unassisted at the nine-second mark. 8. CHICAGO YOUNG AMERICANS they didn’t have to play the stiff competition that Jack Kopacka got the first of his two goals at 9. MID-FAIRFIELD BLUES (CT) Little Caesars played like St. Louis and 3:14 to tie the game. 10. PHILADELPHIA JR. FLYERS HoneyBaked. And they didn’t have the stress of The tie lasted less than a minute. Adams broke PEE WEE MAJOR playing in front of the big crowds that Caesars the deadlock at 4:09, but Kopacka tallied 50 sec - 1. ST. LOUIS BLUES had,” said Mike Hamilton, the coach of the onds later to knot the game at 3-3. 2. LITTLE CAESARS HoneyBaked team that dropped a 4-3 semifinal The Rangers, who are affiliated with the NHL 3. decision to Little Caesars. team, were put together with the intent of com - 4. HONEYBAKED “I still think Little Caesars was the best team in peting in the Quebec tournament. They don’t play 5. CHICAGO MISSION the tournament.” a regular season schedule like the Detroit teams. 6. COMPUWARE Scarpaci agreed that the tournament format The roster was selected from the top 1998 birth- 7. NEW JERSEY COLONIALS 8. DALLAS STARS ELITE might have had something to do with Little year players from New York, New Jersey and 9. AMHERST KNIGHTS (NY) Caesars’ defeat. Connecticut. The squad is coached by Doug 10. TEAM COMCAST (PA) “New York played one game on Saturday at 4 Messier, the father of Hall of Famer Mark Messier PEE WEE MINOR o’clock, and I’m sure it was a tough game, but we 1. LITTLE CAESARS played St. Louis at 1 o’clock and HoneyBaked at See QUEBEC, Page 32 2. CHICAGO MISSION 3. N.J. COLONIALS 4. PHILADELPHIA JR. FLYERS 5. ASSABET VALLEY PATRIOTS (MA) 6. TEAM ILLINOIS 7. MID-FAIRFIELD BLUES (CT) 8. BAY STATE BREAKERS (MA) 9. HONEYBAKED 10. MINUTEMEN FLAMES (MA) SQUIRT MAJOR 1. LITTLE CAESARS 2. CHICAGO MISSION 3. HONEYBAKED 4. PHILADELPHIA JR. FLYERS 5. MIDDLESEX ISLANDERS (MA) 6. PHILADELPHIA LITTLE FLYERS 7. CLEVELAND BARONS 8. MINUTEMEN FLAMES (MA) 9. WHEATFIELD BLADES (NY) 10. DALLAS STARS SQUIRT MINOR 1. LITTLE CAESARS (NORTH) 2. MINUTEMEN FLAMES (MA) 3. HONEYBAKED 4. MID-FAIRFIELD BLUES (CT) 5. NEW JERSEY COLONIALS 6. PROVIDENCE CAPITALS (RI) 7. SOUTH SHORE KINGS (MA) 8. MIDDLESEX ISLANDERS (MA) 9. TEAM COMCAST (PA) 10. VALLEY JR. WARRIORS (MA) The Little Caesars team poses for photographers after the championship game. PAGE 38 HOCKEY WEEKLY MARCH 2, 2011

Metro Jets’ Hudson has gone nA3Hl sTAnDinGs from Chelsea to Lakeland As of February 21, 2011 Dan Hudson is making the tran - from and when I looked at my TEAM W L OTL SOL PTS GF GA sition from High School hockey options, I realized I could come x st. louis 27 10 0357 152 116 to the Junior ranks this season. here and develop,” Hudson said. x peoria 26 83 1 56 157 106 The 19-year-old center from “It’s been everything I hoped for x Cleveland 27 12 1055 144 123 Gregory, and who led Chelsea and then some. I went to a few x pittsburgh 27 13 0054 223 133 High School in scoring last sea - Junior camps last summer and x toledo 24 14 1150 171 135 x ChiCago 23 13 2149 188 130 son, had 12 goals and 21 points kind of had it in my head that I Quad City 21 14 2246 159 146 for the Metro Jets of the North was ready for the NAHL and I Queen City 21 17 2145 40 126 American 3 Hockey League this wasn’t. I think by playing for Flint 18 20 0238 151 164 season, to rank sixth on the Metro this year that I’ll be ready Mountain Cats 13 21 2331 123 175 team in scoring. for the NAHL next season.” Metro 12 27 1025 120 203 He feels that his game has At the start of the year, battle Creek 0 41 01 183 254 develped to the point where he Hudson said he set some modest X - CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH can try out for a North American personal goals he felt were with - Hockey League team for next in reach, but even though he’s season. not at his goal yet, the develop - currenT scHeDule “(Metro head coach) Jason ment his game has undergone (Cirone) is a great coach, as are doesn’t show up in numbers. DATE TIME TEAMS RINK 3-04 7:15 PM Chicago at Peoria Owens Rec Ctr all of our assistants,” Hudson “I think I’ve improved in the 3-05 6:45 PM Chicago at Peoria Owens Rec Ctr said on the league’s website. defensive zone and as a defen - 2-05 7:00 PM Quad City at Queen City SportsPlus Ice “Jason’s goal all year long has to sive centerman,” Hudson said. 3-05 7:45 PM Battle Creek at St. Louis Affton Ice Rink be able to move us to the next “I’ve always been good on the 3-05 8:00 PM Mt. Cats at Toledo Team Toledo Ice level. He makes that clear every - Dan Hudson as a Chelsea High cycle and at breaking down the 3-05 9:00 PM Metro at Cleveland Ice Land U.S.A. day. I think we’ve all learned so School player. slot and that’s been an area where 3-06 12:45 PM Battle Creek at St. Louis Affton Ice Rink much from him. I mean, he I’ve improved this season. I 3-06 1:00 PM Quad City at Queen City SportsPlus Ice 3-06 1:30 PM Metro at Cleveland Ice Land U.S.A. played pro hockey for almost 20 years and the think if I’m going to make an NAHL team next 3-11 7:15 PM Quad City at Peoria Owens Rec Ctr knowledge he has of the game is just tremendous.” year, I’ll need to work on my skating and get a lit - 3-11 7:30 PM Pittsburgh at Cleveland Ice Land U.S.A. He didn’t know much about the NA3HL or tle faster. 3-11 7:50 PM Chicago at Mt. Cats Canfield Arena Junior hockey until his High School coach, Don “I feel I’ve gotten better this year and can con - 3-12 6:45 PM St. Louis at Peoria Owens Rec Ctr Wright, explained the process to Hudson. tinue to get better. If I want to move up, that’s the 3-12 7:20 PM Toledo at Flint Iceland Arena “Metro is one of the closer teams to where I’m only way.”

Cats to open playoffs with Chiefs GlJHl sTAnDinGs As of February 21, 2011 As the Greats Lakes Junior Hockey goal once, by two twice, three goals twice EAST DIV . W L OTL SOL PTS GF GA League regular season was coming to a and once by four. y Motor City 31 51 1 64 239 120 close Feb. 25-27, all eyes were focusing Cameron Dimmit remains the biggest x MiChigan 28 10 0056 191 123 on the first round of the playoffs. offensive threat to the Chiefs as he x Wooster 19 19 0038 159 126 And the Michigan Mountain Cats were cracked the 100-point barrier with two x Mountain Cats 13 21 0228 158 167 headed for a match-up with the Motor City goals and two assists in the Cats’ 7-6 win tri City 2 36 10571 310 Chiefs March 4-6, in a best of three series. over Fort Wayne Feb. 23, boosting his WEST DIV . W L OTL SOL PTS GF GA Last year’s Cats were the GLJHL regular- league-leading season totals to 52 goals z ChiCago 36 31 0 73 254 81 season Champions and they went on to and 50 assists for 102 points. x WisConsin 29 71 0 59 253 105 win the Lakes Cup, which this year is in The Chiefs’ Jeffrey McFarland remained x Central WisConsin 20 15 1142 183 143 Stephens Point, WI, March 10-13. in second in league scoring with 85 x st. louis 18 19 0036 149 149 But in the new two division format this points (44-41). Ft. Wayne 10 29 0020 152 249 season, the Chiefs won the East Division But the difference is McFarland has indianapolis 2 34 10580 316 and get the fourth place Mountain Cats at John Mulligan (33-29-62) and Vincent X - CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH Y - CLINCHED DIVISION TITLE Z - CLINCHED LEAGUE TITLE home Rossi (35-29-64) at sixth and seventh Mathematically, the first four series are spots for more firepower. set in stone with the other match in the Zachary Collins of the Mountain Cats is plAYOFF scHeDule East being Wooster (3 seed) at Michigan 10th (30-25-55). Ice Dogs (2). Winners of the first round of the play - All March 4-6, 2011 In the West, it’s St. Louis (4) at Chicago offs play a round-robin format in the EAST DIVISION (1) and Central Wisconsin (3) at Lakes Cup with the top two teams going Mountain Cats at Motor City, Canfield Arena Wisconsin (2). to the finals. Fri. 6:30 pm, Sat. 3:00 pm, Sun. 11:00 am* The top two seeds in both divisions are Meanwhile, the Chicago Hitmen fin - Wooster at Mich. Ice Dogs, Wayne Arena the home teams in the first round. ished regular-season play before the rest Fri. 8:20 pm, Sat. 8:20 pm, Sun. 11:50 am* So the Cats play at Canfield Arena in of the league and clinched the regular sea - Dearborn Heights at 6:30 p.m. March 4, son 2010-11 GLJHL Championship by a WEST DIVISION at 3 p.m. March 5 and, if needed at 11 a.m. small potential margin of two percentage St. Louis at Chicago, IMC Arena March 6. points that separate them from Motor Fri. 10:20 pm; Sat. 8:20 pm, Sun. 6:00 pm* The task for the Cats will be to find a City. Central Wisconsin at Wisconsin, Pleasant Prairie way to finally beat the Chiefs as they are “Congratulations to the Chicago Fri. 7:45 pm, Sat. 8:00 pm, Sun. 12:45 pm* 0-7 in league play this season. Hitmen for winning the League LAKES CUP CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by the Motor City Chiefs Aside from one 9-0 blowout in mid-sea - Championship and good luck to all the March 10-13 at Stephens Pointe, WI son, Michigan was respectable but could - playoff participants,” said Gerry Lullove, * If needed and the Michigan Mountain Cats n’t close the Chiefs out losing by one GLJHL Commissioner and Chiefs owner. MARCH 2, 2011 HOCKEY WEEKLY PAGE 39 PAGE 40 HOCKEY WEEKLY MARCH 2, 2011 Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League www.lcahl.org / Largest amateur hockey league in the U.S. LLCAHLCAHL FamilyFaamilymily and FFriendsriendends PPleaselease join us on SSundayunday April 1010,, 22011011 fforor LLCAHLCCAHLAHL DeDetroittrooitit Tiger DDayay CCelebratingelebrelebratingating Division Champions 11pmpm - CComericaomerica ParkPark DDetroitetroitoit Tigers vvs.s.s. Kansas CitCityy RoyalsRoyyalsals All kids 1414-and-under-and-under gegett ttoo "R"Runun The Bases" post-game (w(weathereather permitting), rreceiveeceiveeive free rides on the CarCarouseloouselusel and FFerriserris Wheel.

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