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Great Lakes Selects
U19 AAA Lady Blues Catch Eyes of College Recruiters 3 Matthew Tkachuk Commits to Notre Dame 3 Chesterfield ‘01s Win Great Lakes Selects Invitational 5 Bantam AA Rockets Win Cincinnati Mid-Winter Classic 6 Tyler Parks Commits to St. Lawrence University 10
Steinberg Winter Classic 11 MYHockey Rankings - Local Teams In Top 100 12 Brycon Johnson Tenders With NAHL’s Aberdeen Wings 12 Austin Bruins Tender Trey Dodd 12 Tournament Calendar 14
STANDINGS Tier I Elite USHL NAHL NA3HL MNJHL CSDHL
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U19 AAA Lady Blues Success Catches Eyes of College Recruiters by Bill Hester - ‘Hockey Stop’ Correspondent’
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The times are a changing for the U19AAA Lady Blues. There are no longer the 9-0 and 10-0 losses from year’s past where opposing coaches complimented the team for giving good effort. The effort is still there but now so are the wins. The Lady Blues are currently ranked 16th nationally with ambitions of qualifying for the national tournament in March. And with the success on the ice have come opportunities for the young ladies to continue their hockey careers in college. “There are now a multitude of opportunities for these girls to play with on the Division I, Division III or ACHA (club) level,” Lady Blues coach Patrick Quinn said. “I think we are at a point where the boys were about 15 years ago. The girls are experiencing some of the same evolution as the guys. Things have picked up in that regard the last couple of years and I expect to continue that momentum and build in the future. We have some very talented players coming up.” Several members of this year’s team have made collegiate commitments while others are being recruited but have yet to make a choice. Seniors Katie Matheny, Claudia Escue and Alexis Toporowski have made their choices with Matheny headed to Ohio State University, Escue to Trinity College and Toporowski to Miami University in Ohio. Jessica Dunne, who is a junior, will join Matheny at Ohio State. Jincy Dunne is a mem-
ber of the USA U18 National team and will likely have her choice of many top programs when she makes her choice. Jincy is just a sophomore. Quinn said that senior Maddy Flesner is likely to play at a Division III school in Minnesota. Junior Allison Ullrich is another of the Lady Blues’ players who is being heavily recruited although she is undecided at this point. “We have some very bright girls on the team who will likely go to prestigious universities who also happen to have a hockey team,” Quinn said. Many of these girls stood out in other sports while in high school but have made the commitment to hockey. “All of these girls are accomplished athletes who excelled at lacrosse, field hockey, softball or soccer in high school,” Quinn said. “But hockey is now their passion. The biggest thing with this group is their commitment to excellence. I am very excited about the potential of this team this year. We have a shot at getting to Nationals. And I think their future going on is also very bright.” Members of this year’s U19AAA Blues include: Jessica Dunne; Katie Matheny; Jincy Dunne; Nicole Arnold; Allison Ullrich; Katie Reed; Sarah Sabo; Jackie Guy; Molly Quinn; Jessica Young; Miranda Roberts; Alexis Toporowski; Maddie Flesner; Heather Kraus; Kathryn Chamberlain; Jessie Rushing; Claudia Escue; and Carrera Noelscher.
Matthew Tkachuk Commits to Notre Dame www. stlaaablues.com Matthew Tkachuk, a forward with the U16 Midget Minor team for the St. Louis AAA Blues has verbally committed to the University of Notre Dame. Matthew is considered one of the top 1997-born forwards in the United States. This year, Matthew leads his U16 team in scoring and is fourth overall in the Tier
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Chesterfield ’01s Win Great Lakes Selects MLK Invite
Hegger to provide solid play in goal throughout the tournament, came up with the shutout. That put Chesterfield in the championby Bill Hester - ‘Hockey Stop’ Correspondent’ ship game against The members of the Chesterfield Central Saginaw and the States Pee Wee 01’s hockey team sat and St. Louis team got its revenge with an excitwatched on television as the St. Louis Blues ing 5-4 overtime win. defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-0 in the “The guys showed resiliency and persever2013 season opener. ance throughout the tournament and espeThey watched from Detroit were they were cially in the championship game when they competing in the Great Lakes Selects MLK lost two third period leads,” Simoncic said. Invite. “It was the first time we had played this team Chesterfield then went out and followed and we are evenly matched. They were both suit with wins over three Detroit area teams tight games.” and came home with a tournament champiThe game ended 4-4 in regulation with onship. a five-minute four-on-four sudden death “The guys fed off the momentum of the overtime period. It took about four minutes Blues win and wanted to keep up the St. before Chesterfield scored on a goal by Tim Louis dominance over Detroit,” Chesterfield Delaney. coach Mike Simoncic said. Chesterfield did “It was a classic overtime goal,” Simoncic not start well in the tournament, which fea- said. “We did a good job of forechecking and tured five of the top 20 teams in the Tier II Tim won a battle on the boards, picked up the AA rankings. It lost its opener in round-robin puck and through it at the net and somehow it play 4-3 against the Saginaw Badgers. went in. I think it might have gone in off their There was no room for error for Chesterfield defenseman.” as only the top two teams advanced from Chesterfield, which was ranked 11th going the round-robin portion of the tournament. into the tournament, finished with a ranking Chesterfield won three games in convincing of fourth. fashion by a combined score of 21-4. Members of the Chesterfield team include: But the other round-robin game came Nicholas Jacoby; Keegan Hegger; Patrick against the Oakland Junior Grizzlies, who Simoncic; Mike Mertz; Ryan Taylor; Cam were ranked third and the pre-tournament Wuesthoff; Michael Mullen; Mitchell Feeney; favorite. The winner would advance to the Drake Schreiber; Daniel Howard; Tim championship game while the loser would be Delaney; Will Gruner; Michael Deelo; Austin eliminated. Buck; Jacob Behnen; Tommy Kampmeinert; Chesterfield won a hard-fought 1-0 game and Drew Chabloz. as Nicholas Jacoby, who teamed with Keegan
Tier 1 Elite Hockey League Standings as of 1/30/13
Midget Major (18U) CHICAGO Team GP W L T PTS GF GA St. Louis AAA 36 25 6 4 80 130 66 Chicago Fury 35 17 13 3 54 95 83 Milwaukee Jr 35 10 21 3 33 87 122 Madison Capitols 34 1 32 1 3 36 202 DENVER Team GP W L T PTS GF GA CO Thunderbirds 38 24 10 2 74 122 82 CO Rampage 40 19 19 1 58 107 109 Russell Stover 38 13 18 5 44 85 99 RM RoughRiders 36 8 22 3 29 68 125 DETROIT Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Victory Honda 35 28 6 1 84 151 66 Cleveland Barons 36 23 11 0 69 143 101 Belle Tire 36 18 12 4 59 160 118 Oakland Jr 35 15 17 2 48 109 107 EAST Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Team Comcast 35 26 7 2 80 147 76 Philadelphia Jr 35 24 8 2 75 118 75 WA Little Capitals 36 20 13 1 63 112 91 Boston 36 18 15 2 54 98 104 MID-AM Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Pitts Penguins 37 23 11 1 69 137 98 Buffalo Jr Sabres 38 22 12 3 69 105 92 Ohio Blue Jackets 3 8 14 19 5 47 112 117 Thunder AAA 37 5 30 2 17 59 146 WEST Team GP W L T PTS GF GA LA Jr Kings 35 17 15 3 53 86 76 Dallas Stars 35 15 12 7 52 108 96 Phoenix Jr 35 11 20 3 34 82 117 Las Vegas Storm 35 3 23 8 17 71 160 Midget Minor (16U) CHICAGO Team GP W L T PTS GF GA St Louis AAA Blues 36 33 2 1 100 176 48 Chicago Fury 36 18 13 3 57 111 95 Russell Stover 34 8 21 4 26 74 124 Milwaukee Jr 34 5 25 3 19 68 176 DENVER Team GP W L T PTS GF GA CO Thunder 16 39 35 3 1 105 185 55 RM RoughRiders 38 13 19 4 43 85 113 CO Rampage 39 8 27 3 27 74 136 CO Thunder 15 18 2 15 0 7 24 67 Dallas Alliance 20 1 17 1 5 27 79 DETROIT Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Belle Tire 34 24 6 3 73 131 73 Victory Honda 36 19 14 1 59 117 111
Cleveland Barons 33 13 15 3 43 98 103 Oakland Jr 33 6 21 3 23 67 121 EAST Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Boston Advant 36 22 11 1 69 118 75 Team Comcast 36 20 15 0 60 151 137 Philadelphia Jr 36 14 20 2 42 80 105 Washington 36 13 22 0 38 85 143 MID-AM Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Thunder AAA 35 28 5 1 85 158 70 Pittsburgh Elite 37 24 10 2 73 135 90 Buffalo Jr Sabres 38 17 19 2 53 90 110 Ohio Blue Jackets 36 16 16 3 51 91 99 WEST Team GP W L T PTS GF GA LA Jr Kings 35 29 6 0 84 173 80 Dallas Stars 35 25 9 0 75 136 75 Phoenix Jr 35 13 17 1 43 81 113 Las Vegas Storm 35 3 31 0 9 47 184 Girls (19U) Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Shaftesbury 10 6 4 0 12 21 13 St L Lady Blues 10 5 3 2 12 27 15 Pitts Penguins 10 5 3 2 12 25 21 Dallas Stars Elite 10 5 4 1 11 22 24 Sports Academy 5 4 1 0 8 18 3 Boston Shamrocks 5 3 0 2 8 8 4 Madison Capitols 9 0 6 3 3 10 28 Milwaukee Jr 9 1 8 0 2 13 36 Girls (16U) Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Pitts Penguins 15 8 1 6 22 40 18 Chicago Fury 13 9 2 2 20 38 21 Milwaukee Jr. 15 7 3 5 19 43 22 CO Selects 16U 15 5 6 4 14 32 36 St L Lady Blues 14 4 5 5 13 33 39 Ohio Flames 15 3 10 2 8 24 48 Belle Tire 14 1 10 3 5 20 46 Girls (14U) Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Madison Capitols 15 13 1 1 27 76 16 St L Lady Blues 15 13 1 1 27 65 10 Milwaukee Jr 15 9 2 4 22 49 29 Pitts Penguins 15 10 4 1 21 63 20 Belle Tire 15 6 5 4 16 31 31 Chicago Fury 15 4 6 5 13 31 34 Dallas Stars Elite 15 3 6 6 12 19 38 Victory Honda 14 5 8 1 11 29 42 Colorado Selects 15 4 10 1 9 28 52 Columbus Blue 15 1 12 2 4 13 66 Ohio Flames 14 0 13 1 1 6 76 Girls (12U) Team GP W L T PTS GF GA
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Bantam AA Rockets Win Cincinnati Mid-Winter Classic by Bill Hester - ‘Hockey Stop’ Correspondent’ The Rockets Bantam AA hockey team has had a solid 2012-13 season. They rank second in league play and have competed well in tournaments, including a second place finish in the Wishbone Tournament in Chicago in November. The one thing that was missing from the resume was a tournament title. That changed over the Martin Luther King weekend as the Rockets were quite impressive in capturing the 2013 Cincinnati Mid-Winter Classic Tournament sponsored by MyHockey Tournaments. The Rockets had a 4-0-1 record in their five games, which included three shutouts and a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the championship game. “We’ve played well against some teams locally but this was one of the best five game stretches we have had this season,” Rockets coach Matt Wertheimer said. “The team came together and played solidly as the three shutouts would show.” The shutouts, which came in roundrobin play came against the Columbus Blue Jackets (1-0), the Naperville Sabres (3-0) and the Charlotte Junior Checkers (5-0). Matthew Server recorded the shutouts in all games with tremendous help from the Rockets’ defense and forwards. The tie came against the Indiana Junior Ice (4-4). The Rockets, who were playing that game without Max Hunter, who was ill, came back from a third-period deficit in that game to take the lead only to see the Junior Ice score a power play goal in the final minute for the tie. The championship game was tight through most of the game. The Rockets had a great third period and won 4-2.
“The guys stuck to the game plan and started to finish their plays in the third period,” Wertheimer said. “They went to the net well and played to the whistle.” The three shutouts were certainly a highlight in the tournament but the Rockets also had some big games offensively. Jordan Stern, who moved from wing to center with Hunter out of the lineup, had a hat trick in the win over the Charlotte Junior Checkers. Jonah Schwartz closed out the tournament in style with a hat trick of his own in the championship game. “We scored some of the prettiest goals we have had all season,” Wertheimer said. The Rockets, who will be playing in Gateway President’s Day Tournament Feb. 16-18 at Hardee’s Ice Plex and the Lindenwood Ice Arena in Wentzville, improved to 25-11-4 for the season. Members of the Rockets Bantam AA squad include: Connor Aleksic; Ethan Alter; Tyler Bernstein; Riley Carnes; Davis Eurukawa; Max Hunter; Harold Hyman; Justin Koch; Payton Matulich; Zach Nall; Daniel Nogalski; Jonah Schwartz; Matthew Server; Brendan Shaughnessy; Jordan Stern; and Ryan Turkin.
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Minot Goaltender Parks Makes NCAA DI Commitment
by strong play from Parks. He has earned a record of 16-10-2 on the season with a SV% of .922 which is Minot Minotauros Release – Jan. 25, 2013 good for (www.minotauroshockey.com) 8th in the Minot, ND NAHL. Parks has been especially strong – The Minot when the game is on the line, not allowing Minotauros are proud to a goal in 10 overtimes and winning seven announce that of nine shootouts. Parks was quick to thank goaltender Tyler Murray and assistant coach Mick Berge notParks has com- ing, “they’ve worked a ton to help me get to mitted to play this point in my career both on the ice and NCAA Division calling schools for me. I really can’t thank 1 Hockey for the St. Lawrence Saints next them enough.” He also wanted to thank his season. Parks is the first player to commit goalie coach from last season Jason Power to a D1 program in Minotauros’ season and who “really helped set me up to succeed this year.” a half of existence. Parks is excited about what the commit Minotauros head coach Marty Murray means for his future, “St. Lawrence is a great said, “Tyler has been a huge part of our team. We’re excited to see him reach his school, I love that the coaches seem to have goal of playing D1 hockey.” Murray contin- my best interest at heart.” Though Parks is ued, “this has been a big week for our pro- ready to start the next chapter of his career gram with seven players being named to Top he certainly has not lost any enthusiasm for Prospects [the NAHL’s all-star event] and playing in Minot saying “I’m happy the now our first D1 commit, its good to see the process is over, it’s a huge weight off my boys being recognized for their hard work.” shoulders, now I can focus on this season The Tauros turnaround has been fueled and going after the Robertson Cup.”
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Standings as of 1/31/13 Midget Major Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Affton 24 19 2 3 41 113 51 Chesterfield 26 16 8 2 34 109 61 Bruins 24 15 7 2 32 102 49 Sabres 25 12 8 5 29 75 58 Hawks 25 10 10 5 25 88 90 Twin Bridges 25 9 10 6 24 88 81 Leafs 23 9 9 5 23 71 69 Huskies 23 7 10 6 20 72 85 Chargers 25 8 13 4 20 66 78 Rockford 25 9 15 1 19 70 99 Falcons 25 1 23 1 3 24 157 Midget Minor Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Falcons 22 19 1 2 40 99 30 Blues 22 17 3 2 36 109 55 Affton 23 15 7 1 31 93 67 Hawks 22 12 8 2 26 79 64 Huskies 22 12 9 1 25 75 58 Leafs 22 9 8 5 23 70 53 Twin Bridges 21 8 10 3 19 53 78 Chesterfield 22 8 11 3 19 65 72 Sabres 23 7 11 5 19 61 67 Bruins 22 7 11 4 18 51 60 Nashville 21 6 13 2 14 58 77 Cyclones 21 5 13 3 13 52 78 Chargers 23 1 21 1 3 27 133 Bantam Major Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Affton 27 25 1 1 51 150 33 Falcons 24 22 1 1 45 158 25 Blues 24 16 6 2 34 130 60 Bruins 25 11 10 4 26 89 72 Sabres 25 11 10 4 26 72 69 Chesterfield 24 10 9 5 25 64 59 Hawks 26 11 12 3 25 78 70 Nashville 25 10 12 3 23 69 66 Cyclones 24 8 11 5 21 82 88 Chargers 25 7 14 4 18 62 81 Vikings 25 1 23 1 3 13 182 Huskies 26 1 24 1 3 21 183 Bantam Minor Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Affton 26 22 1 3 47 128 47 Bruins 26 15 4 7 37 84 56 Chesterfield 27 15 5 7 37 98 64 Cyclones 25 12 7 6 30 81 60 Blues 24 10 11 3 23 65 71 Falcons 26 9 14 3 21 61 74 Indy 24 7 12 5 19 69 79 Nashville 27 6 15 6 18 45 83 Leafs 25 4 17 4 12 46 86 Vikings 26 4 18 4 12 30 87 PeeWee Major Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Winnetka 22 16 3 3 35 100 51 Chesterfield 23 14 6 3 31 77 47 Falcons 23 13 6 4 30 69 34 Leafs 24 11 6 7 29 58 54 Affton 23 12 8 3 27 51 46 Blues 23 7 8 8 22 41 48 Bruins 22 5 11 6 16 41 57 Sabres 23 5 16 2 12 41 77 Vikings 23 2 21 0 4 28 92 PeeWee Minor Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Ice Dogs 26 20 3 3 43 149 62 Indy 26 17 4 5 39 104 65 Chesterfield 26 12 10 4 28 112 80 St. Jude 26 11 9 6 28 86 72 Affton 24 9 9 6 24 75 66 Blues 27 8 16 3 19 67 116 Bruins 25 5 15 5 15 64 92 Nashville 24 2 18 4 8 46 150 Squirts Team GP W L T PTS GF GA Falcons 21 21 0 0 42 156 14 Hawks 22 12 3 7 31 82 50 Affton 23 14 7 2 30 97 47 Glenview 24 12 7 5 29 99 63 Sabres 22 12 7 3 27 75 61 Bruins 22 12 8 2 26 76 56 Winnetka 22 12 8 2 26 81 70 Twin Bridges 23 10 10 3 23 71 82 Rockford 24 9 11 4 22 66 66 Blues 22 5 15 2 12 50 90 Huskies 23 3 15 5 11 39 111 Chesterfield 20 3 15 2 8 43 100 Indy 22 1 20 1 3 40 165
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United States Hockey League Jr. A Tier I Standings
Standings as of 1/29/13 Western Conference Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Sioux Falls 38 28 9 1 57 149 111 Fargo 40 24 11 5 53 146 121 Waterloo 39 25 13 1 51 176 138 Lincoln 38 22 13 3 47 121 105 Omaha 39 22 17 0 44 111 110 Des Moines 41 19 20 2 40 127 145 Tri-City 40 17 19 4 38 114 134 Sioux City 39 7 22 10 24 94 134 Eastern Conference Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Dubuque 38 29 6 3 61 151 86 Muskegon 42 22 13 7 51 120 115 Green Bay 38 23 12 3 49 149 115 Youngstown 36 19 17 0 38 117 115 Indiana 42 16 23 3 35 130 157 Cedar Rapids 39 15 19 5 35 120 145 Chicago 37 14 20 3 31 100 134 Team USA 36 9 23 4 22 90 150
North American Hockey League Jr. A Tier II Standings
Standings as of 1/30/13 Central Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA xAustin 42 31 6 5 67 160 106 Bismarck 41 24 14 3 51 115 94 Brookings 40 23 15 2 48 122 112 Minot 42 21 18 3 45 117 126 Coulee Region 41 11 25 5 27 108 151 Aberdeen 40 8 26 6 22 89 148 North Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Soo 41 27 10 4 58 134 102 Kalamazoo 44 27 13 4 58 139 128 Jamestown 41 27 11 3 57 118 100 Johnstown 43 20 14 9 49 134 135 Port Huron 43 19 21 3 41 113 123 Springfield 44 19 22 3 41 112 128 Janesville 43 16 19 8 40 102 122 Michigan 41 14 21 6 34 97 123 South Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Texas 43 32 10 1 65 170 107 Amarillo 40 29 5 6 64 164 85 Topeka 41 25 11 5 55 124 96 Corpus Christi 42 17 19 6 40 129 146 Wichita Falls 40 15 22 3 33 117 142 Odessa 40 6 32 2 14 81 195 West Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA xWenatchee 39 28 7 4 60 131 89 xFairbanks 41 29 11 1 59 139 102 xKenai River 41 16 19 6 38 121 128 xFresno 39 12 21 6 30 94 142 x - Clinched Playoff Berth
North American 3 Hockey League Tier III Jr. A Standings
Standings as of 1/29/13 West Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS GF GA xNorth Iowa 35 30 3 1 1 62 219 85 Granite City 31 26 4 1 0 53 151 75 Alexandria 34 23 10 0 1 47 144 74 Minnesota 35 13 20 1 1 28 96 134 Twin City 33 13 19 0 1 27 117 153 Breezy Point 38 3 34 0 1 7 70 214 Central Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS GF GA xSt. Louis 36 33 2 1 0 67 189 58 xPeoria 36 19 14 1 2 41 102 96 Queen City 36 13 21 0 2 28 94 130 Quad City 35 7 26 1 1 16 65 156 Battle Creek 35 4 28 1 2 11 77 201 East Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS GF GA Cleveland 34 27 7 0 0 54 158 85 Three Rivers 35 24 10 1 0 49 148 111 Flint 35 17 14 2 2 38 128 115 Toledo 34 18 15 0 1 37 118 117 Michigan 35 13 21 1 0 27 90 147 Metro 33 12 19 2 0 26 108 123 x - Clinched Playoff Berth
The Steinberg Winter Classic The Steinberg Winter Classic was created by Mr. Joe Fresta, Jr., a two-time testicular cancer survivor and avid hockey player to benefit the Cancer Care Foundation. Remember those cold winter days? Skates tied over your shoulder with stick in hand, you arrived with anticipation of a good pick up game between friends. No matter how cold it got or how much it snowed, you could always rely on a bonfire to keep you warm and a shovel to remove the fallen snow. Reminiscent of those days, the historic Steinberg Ice Rink in St. Louis’ beautiful Forest Park will be the
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location of this outdoor, three-on-three hockey tournament. The 55-year old ice rink is the largest outdoor ice rink in the Midwest and will accommodate three games simultaneously over the three day tournament. Relive the memories and support a great cause at the 2nd Annual Steinberg Winter Classic March 1, 2 and 3, 2013 presented by Luxco and EverBank. All proceeds benefit the Cancer Care Foundation directly aiding local families with loved ones stricken with the disease. The Steinberg Winter Classic and Winter Carnival is open and FREE to the public! *The Steinberg Ice Rink management would like to strongly emphasize that ice hockey is NOT permitted at the Steinberg Ice Rink. The Steinberg Winter Classic is a one-time event and only takes place at the end of the skating season before closing for the year.
Standings as of 1/27/13 Minnesota Teams Team GP W L T OTL SOL PTS GF GA Northern Lights 42 37 4 0 1 0 75 230 71 Rochester Ice 43 36 4 0 1 2 75 288 111 Dells Ducks 41 25 15 0 0 1 51 162 118 Maple Grove 40 22 17 0 0 1 45 159 155 Edina Lakers 40 20 17 0 2 1 43 156 172 Steele County 42 18 20 0 2 2 40 161 177 MN Owls 41 13 25 1 2 0 29 131 218 Hudson Crusaders 41 11 28 1 1 0 24 107 191 Great Lakes Teams Team GP W L T OTL SOL PTS GF GA WI Rampage 41 29 10 0 1 1 60 214 150 Illiana Blackbirds 43 22 14 0 0 7 51 189 175 Chicago Bulldogs 41 23 15 0 1 2 49 205 158 Fort Wayne 41 18 18 0 4 1 41 157 189 Tri City Icehawks 38 18 18 0 1 1 38 164 152 Central Wisconsin 41 17 20 0 0 4 38 150 174 Wooster Oilers 41 17 21 0 2 1 37 147 192 StL Frontenacs 44 3 39 0 1 1 8 87 304
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MYHockey National Rankings as of January 30, 2013 Complete rankings can be found at www.myhockeyrankings.com. Tier I – AAA
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U18 National Ranking #9. St. Louis AAA Blues (34-8-4) U16 National Ranking #2. St. Louis AAA Blues (50-6-2) ‘98s National Ranking #4. St. Louis AAA Blues (39-4-3)
‘99s National Ranking #12. St. Louis AAA Blues (25-9-4) ‘00s National Ranking #21. St. Louis AAA Blues (24-23-6) ‘01s National Ranking #18. St. Louis AAA Blues (26-13-8)
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U19 National Ranking #16. AAA Lady Blues (13-11-6) U16 National Ranking #24. AAA Lady Blues (13-19-7) U14 National Ranking #9. AAA Lady Blues (23-7-1) U12 National Ranking #12. AAA Lady Blues (13-7-4)
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U18 National Ranking #1. Affton Americans (30-9-5) #7. Chesterfield Falcons (22-17-3) #15. Twin Bridges Lightning (14-14-6) U16 National Ranking #11. Affton Americans (25-9-3) #21. Chesterfield Falcons (15-13-4) #71. Twin Bridges Lightning (12-18-5) ‘98s National Ranking #2. St. Peters Selects (33-6-3) #8. Affton Americans (38-13-2) #65. Chesterfield Falcons (21-24-5) ‘99s National Ranking #4. Affton Americans (37-13-5) #16. Chesterfield Falcons (30-20-8) #44. St. Peters Selects (13-30-6) ‘00s National Ranking #10. Chesterfield Falcons (26-15-5) #26. Affton Americans (28-18-6) ‘01s National Ranking #4. Chesterfield Falcons (25-14-6) #17. Affton Americans (21-26-9) ‘02s (Combined AAA/AA Ranking) #1. St. Louis AAA Blues (18-6-3) #39. Affton Americans (21-16-5) #56. Twin Bridges Lightning (20-12-4) #98. Chesterfield Falcons (8-18-4) ‘03s (Combined AAA/AA Ranking) #83. Affton Americans (3-17-5)
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Jr. Blue forward Brycon Johnson has signed a tender to play for the Aberdeen Wings in 201314. Johnson is 3rd in team scoring and becomes the 2nd 1996 birth year Jr. Blues player to sign a tender for next year. Brycon is a 5’11” 185 lb left handed forward from St. Peter, Missouri. “Brycon has great hockey sense with a great work ethic, he is a strong skater with great speed. Brycon has his best hockey ahead of him and we look forward to him coming in and contributing next season,” said Aberdeen Head Coach Travis Winter. “The opportunity to play for Coach Winter was a big factor in signing with Aberdeen. Coach Beilsten spoke very highly of him after working with him while he was in Cedar Rapids (USHL). He has played DI hockey and that’s what I want to do too and I feel like he can help me get there,” said Johnson. Jr. Blues Head Coach J.P. Beilsten said, “Brycon has been outstanding for us this year. It’s because of players like Brycon that make our organization successful. I’m not sure that there is anyone that is as physically strong as Brycon on our team and he is hard to fight off the puck.” Johnson spent last week skating with the Wings and had a chance to play in a game against Bismarck over the weekend. While he didn’t find his way on to the score sheet, the team reported that Brycon had an outstanding game, strong physical play and great ice awareness. Johnson joins other Jr. Blues that have tendered for next year; Trey Dodd (Austin) and Kyle Meeh (Fairbanks), and Tyler Opilka, who was moved up to Springfield this season. There are several other current members that are making decisions on next season at the collegiate and junior hockey levels.
Trey Dodd Tenders With Austin www.stljrblues.com
St. Louis Jr. Blues forward Trey Dodd has signed a tender with the Austin Bruins of the NAHL. Dodd, one of the few 1996 birth year players in the NA3HL, committed to the Bruins earlier this week. After receiving a couple of offers for next year, Dodd spent some time skating with several teams during the winter break, including a couple of days with the Bruins. Dodd said, “Austin is a strong program, in fact at the top of their division this year, and their player turnover is pretty low. If you make the team, they make a commitment to you.” He continued, “I was looking for a place that I could go and continue to develop and grow, and I thought that this was the best fit for me.” Head Coach J.P. Beilsten said, “Trey was a great addition to our team this year. We knew that we wanted a strong core of young players, with a balance of older vets. With a 1996 birth year, you don’t really know how they are going to respond but Trey has been outstanding. He quick, one of the physically strongest players we have and he has a heavy shot for such a young player. He sees the ice well, but like all players needs to continue to develop if he wants to reach his goal of playing in college. Trey believes that Austin is going to help him get there.” In 27 games this season, Dodd has 23 points and is a +21.
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At Scottrade CENTER Mid-States High School Hockey Tournament St. Louis Blues High School Challenge Cup Check website for details: www.midstateshockey.org
Scottrade Club Buffet Dinner 5:00pm – 9:00pm • $45 Includes admission to both games & dinner
Mail check & registration form by Feb. 24 Information or questions: call Debbie St. John (314) 330-0012
Name: ___________________________________ Club: _________________ Address: ________________________________ City/st : _______________ Zip:_________________ telephone: _________________________________ Number of Dinner packages ($45 each) ______Check enclosed for: _____________
Make checks payable to Mid-States Hockey (MSCHA) and mail with registration form to: Debbie St. John • 613 Riverbend Court • Arnold, MO 63010
Monday March 4, 2013
$12 Admission (includes both games)
5:30pm – Wickenheiser Cup 8:00pm – Challenge Cup
Senior All Stars Mid-States– Game Schedule
North All Stars
March 2 • 7:00pm • St. Peters RecPlex
South All Stars
March 3 • 4:00pm • Webster Groves
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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR Hockey Stop 2012-2013
2/16-18/2013 - Music City Tournament Series: Nashville Presidents’ Cup in Nashville, TN at A-Game Sportsplex. Squirt through Midget: B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com
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Tournament Schedule FEBRUARY 2013 ______
2/15-18, 2013 - Gasoline Alley (President’s Day Weekend) in Indianapolis, IN. Saturday thru Monday. Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, High School Varsity & J.V., B A - AA, plus Girls U12, U14, U16 & U19. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey.com or call 248-399-1694. 2/15-18, 2013 - The Gateway (President’s Day Weekend) in St. Louis, MO. Local teams start Friday, Out of town team play Saturday thru Monday. Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, High School Varsity & J.V., B - A - AA. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey.com or call 248399-1694. 2/15-18, 2013 - The Palms (President’s Day Weekend) in Tampa, FL. Saturday thru Monday. Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, High School Varsity & J.V, A – AA. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey.com or call 248-3991694. 2/15-18, 2013 - The Ursa Minor (President’s Day Weekend) in Ann Arbor, MI. Saturday thru Monday. Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, High School Varsity & J.V., B BB - A - AA. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey.com or call 248-399-1694. 2/15-18, 2013 - The Rocky Mt. Showdown (President’s Day Weekend) in Denver, CO. Friday thru Monday. Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, High School Varsity & J.V., A & AA. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey.com or call 248-399-1694.
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3/1-3 2013 - The Big Thaw in Detroit, MI. Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, High School Varsity & J.V., B A - AA. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey.com or call 248-399-1694. 3/8-10 2013 - The Killer Bees in Grand Rapids, MI. Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, High School Varsity & J.V., B – BB only. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey. com or call 248-399-1694. 3/15-17 2013 - The Luck of the Irish in St. Louis, MO. Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, High School Varsity & J.V., B - A - AA. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey. com or call 248-399-1694.
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4/26–28, 2013 - The Thunderbird in Detroit, MI. Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget/HS, B - A - AA. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey.com or call 248-399-1694.
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5/3-5, 2013 - The Ring of Fire in Ann Arbor, MI. Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, High School Varsity & J.V., B - A – AA. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey. com or call 248-399-1694. 5/17-19, 2013 - The Last Dance in Detroit, MI. Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, High School Varsity & J.V., plus Girls U12, U14, U16 & U19 B - A - AA. Visit us on line at www.shootouthockey.com or call 248-399-1694.
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2/16-18/2013 - Great Lakes Presidents Cup in Holland, MI at The Edge Ice Arena. Squirt through Midget; House, B, A, and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com 2/16-18/2013 - Steel City Tournament Series: Pittsburgh Presidents’ Cup Classic in Pittsburgh at The Ice Castle and Bladerunners. Squirt through Midget: B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www. myhockeytournaments.com 2/16-18/2013 - Liberty Cup Tournament Series: Philadelphia Presidential Power-Play in Philadelphia at The Oaks/Center Ice and Ice Line. Squirt through Midget: B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Girls U10, U12, U14, U16, U19. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com 2/16-18/2013 - Empire State Tournament Series: Rochester Presidential Power-Play in Rochester, NY at Sports Centre at MCC and Lakeshore Ice Arena. Mite through Midget: House B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com 2/16-18/2013 - Hemby Cup Tournament Series: The Hemby Cup in Charlotte, NC at Extreme Ice Center. Squirt through Midget: B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com
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3/1-3/2013 - CHICAGO CUP Tournament Series: Chicago Showdown in Chicago. Mite through Midget; B, A, and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Girls U10, U12, U14, U16, U19. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments. com 3/8-10/2013 - Great Lakes Spring Classic in Holland, MI at The Edge Ice Arena. Mite through Midget; House, B, A, and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com 3/8-10/2013 - Steel City Tournament Series: Pittsburgh Spring Classic in Pittsburgh at The Ice Castle and Bladerunners. Squirt through Midget: B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www. myhockeytournaments.com 3/8-10/2013 - Liberty Cup Tournament Series: Liberty Cup Spring Classic Play in Philadelphia at The Oaks/Center Ice. Squirt through Midget; B, A and AA. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com 3/8-10/2013 - Empire State Tournament Series: Rochester Rumble in Rochester, NY Mite through Midget: House B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV Girls U10, U12, U14, U16, U19. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com 3/8-10/2013 - Hemby Cup Tournament Series: Hemby Cup Spring Classic in Charlotte, NC Squirt through Midget: B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV Girls U10, U12, U14, U16, U19. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 www. myhockeytournaments.com
MYHockey
Tournament Schedule FEBRUARY 2013 ______
2/1-2/2013 - Great Lakes Cup in Holland, MI at The Edge Ice Arena. Mite through Midget; House, B, A, and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Girls U10, U12, U14, U16, U19. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments. com 2/15-18/2013 - Congressional Cup Tournament Series: The Congressional Cup in Washington, DC at Ashburn Ice House and SkateQuest, Reston. Squirt through Midget: B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com 2/16-18/2013 - CHICAGO CUP Tournament Series: Chicago Presidents’ Cup in Chicago. Mite through Midget; House, B, A, and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com
3/15-17, 2013 - Congressional Cup Tournament Series: Congressional Spring Classic in Washington, D.C. Squirt through Midget: B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 www.myhockeytournaments.com
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4/26-28, 2013 - CHICAGO CUP Tournament Series: Chicago Spring Classic in Chicago, IL. Mite through Midget; B, A, and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 www.myhockeytournaments.com
MAY 2013 ____________
5/17-19, 2013 - CHICAGO CUP Tournament Series: Seven Bridges Spring Classic in Chicago, IL. Mite through Midget; B, A, and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 www.myhockeytournaments.com
2/16-18/2013 - Buckeye State Tournament Series: Cincinnati Presidents’ Cup in Cincinnati at Sports Plus. Squirt through Midget: House, B, A and AA, High School Varsity and JV. Contact MYHockey Tournaments Toll Free US and Canada 855-898-4040 or visit www.myhockeytournaments.com
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