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USA Hockey “Player Development Tryouts” Congratulations to the following players who represented Missouri at the USA Hockey National Player Development Festival in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Central District Development Camp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin May 11-13, 2012
17 Festival Selections (1995 Birth Year) Gornet O’Brien Brandt Frederic Hamilton Rubin Stewart Crabtree Gilleland Humme Jones Kovacich McConnell Walters
Cameron Goaltender Joseph Goaltender Jared Defense Grant Defense Jake Defense Marty Defense Lucas Defense Brady Forward Kirk Forward Michael Forward Mark Forward Andrew Forward Preston Forward Nick Forward
16 Festival Selections (1996 Birth Year)
(1997 Birth Year) Opilka Young Croghan Davies Matthews Rucker Wilson Espenscheid Henderson Kunin Mudra O’Bryan Radetic Tkachuk
Luke Goaltender Zachary Goaltender Drew Defense Michael Defense Joseph Defense Ben Defense Jacob Defense Tommy Forward Jacob Forward Luke Forward Kole Forward Zane Forward Luke Forward Matthew Forward
Central District Bantam Camp
Congratulations to the following Bantam ’98s who represented Missouri at the Central District Bantam Camp in Ames, IA.
Central District Bantam Camp Iowa State University Ames, Iowa June 17-22, 2012
1998 Bantams
Staley Joe Goaltender Vogler Drew Goaltender Carother Jake Defense Debus Jacob Defense Johnson Brad Defense Scherer Will Defense Sieckhaus Mike Defense Clarke Blake Forward Combs Charles Forward Dodd Trey Forward Jasiek Alex Forward Kunin Nick Forward MacInnis Ryan Forward Scognamiglio Vince Forward
Nappier Tommy Goaltender Woll Joseph Goaltender Farmer Ty Defense Joyce Michael Defense Makowski Timmy Defense Martin Luke Defense Rupp Bradley Defense Storner Braden Defense Abouelhana Samir Forward Brown Logan Forward Canfield Willie Forward Cox Cameron Forward Dunne Josh Forward Keller Clayton Forward Puricelli Brandon Forward Watson Tyler Forward Willis Andrew Forward
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PROFESSIONAL
Player 2011/12 Team Position Last StL Club GP Goals Assists Points Bishop, Ben Ottawa Senators (NHL) Goaltender AAA Blues 10 3-3-2 .909 SV% 2.48 GAA Binghampton Senators (AHL) * 3 2-1-0 .944 SV% 2.35 GAA Peoria Rivermen (AHL) * 38 24-14-0 .928 SV% 2.26 GAA Boeckman, Chad Mississippi Surge (SPHL) Forward Twin Bridges Midgets 3 0 0 0 Wisconsin - Stevens Point (NCHA) * 29 5 13 18 Bollig, Brandon Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) Forward Jr. Blues 22 1 0 1 Rockford IceHogs (AHL) * 53 3 6 9 Butler, Chris Calgary Flames (NHL) Defenseman Jr. Blues 68 2 13 15 Combs, Jack Worcester Sharks (AHL) Forward AAA Blues 50 16 14 30 Colorado Eagles (ECHL) * 23 17 20 37 Davies, Michael Chicago Wolves (AHL) Forward Jr. Blues 55 11 12 23 Effinger, Charlie Missouri Mavericks (CHL) Goaltender AAA Blues 51 32-15-4 .923 SV% 2.70 GAA Erickson, Sean Tulsa Oilers (CHL) Defenseman AAA Blues 54 12 25 37 Oklahoma City Barons (AHL) * 1 0 0 0 Fletcher, Justin Augsburg Panthers (DEL) Defenseman AAA Blues 41 2 16 18 Fox, Jordan Nottingham Panthers (EIHL) Forward Sting Jr. A 54 24 50 74 Janssen, Cam New Jersey Devils (NHL) Forward Sting Jr. A 48 0 1 1 Kostadine, Jason Quad City Mallards (CHL) Forward AAA Blues 66 5 12 17 Kraemer, Kyle Ontario Reign (ECHL) Forward AAA Blues 61 26 33 59 Kretzer, Ryan Huntsville Havoc (SPHL) Forward Jr. Blues 38 17 23 40 Lange, Tom Ontario Reign (ECHL) Forward St. Louis Jr. Blues 5 0 1 1 Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) * 15 6 4 10 LoVecchio, Jeff San Antonio Rampage (AHL) * Forward AAA Blues 12 0 0 0 Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) 28 10 14 24 Maroon, Patrick Anaheim Ducks (NHL) * Forward AAA Blues 2 0 0 0 Syracuse Crunch (AHL) 77 32 42 74 Martin, Jimmy Elmira Jackals (ECHL) Defenseman AAA Blues 43 5 11 16 Florida Everblades (ECHL) * 18 1 4 5 Bakersfield Condors (ECHL) * 19 2 6 8 McKenna, Mike Binghampton Senators (AHL) Goaltender AAA Blues 41 14-22-1 .918 SV% 2.98 GAA McRae, Philip Peoria Rivermen (AHL) Forward AAA Blues 71 23 16 39 Motherwell, Brett Chicago Express (ECHL) Defenseman Creve Coeur Comets 25 0 8 8 Springfield Falcons (AHL) * 3 0 1 1 Dolan, Sean South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)* Forward AAA Blues 32 7 13 20 Charlotte Checkers (AHL) 35 5 5 10 Pallardy, Derek Columbus Cottonmouths (SPHL) Forward Jr. Sting AAA 62 15 32 47 Reeds, Kyle Elmira Jackals (ECHL) Forward AAA Blues 63 6 4 10 Reeds, Mark Ottawa Senators (NHL) Assistant Coach Missouri River Otters 88 44-34-10 Slais, Eric Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) Forward Jr. Blues 61 11 42 53 Spina, David Iserlohn Roosters (DEL) Forward AAA Blues 52 11 18 29 Stastny, Paul Colorado Avalanche (NHL) Forward Jr. Blues 79 21 32 53 Stastny, Yan Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Tigers (DEL) Forward Sting Jr. A 40 14 21 35 Turnbull, Travis Buffalo Sabres (NHL) Forward Jr. Blues 3 1 0 1 Rochester Americans (AHL) 66 12 15 27 Vitale, Joe (PIT) Pittsburgh Penguines (NHL) Forward Jr. Blues 72 4 10 14 Wilson, Brock Nottingham Panthers (EIHL) Defenseman AAA Blues 54 6 22 28 * = No longer with team AHL = American Hockey League ECHL = East Coast Hockey League KHL = Kontinental Hockey League BEL = Bavarian Hockey League EIHL = Elite Ice Hockey League NHL = National Hockey League CHL = Central Hockey League IHL = International Hockey League SPHL = Southern Prof. Hockey League DEL = Deutsch Eishockey Liga
Junior A
Player Amlong, Greg Barber, Jacob Bauza, Brett Berger, Chase Berger, Jimmy Bopp, Stephen Burkemper, Criff Cavallini, Aiden Chatham, Connor Chatham, Kyle DeHart, Tony Frick, Connor Gammage, Sean Goodwin, David Gorsuch, Trevor
2011/12 Team Position Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) Defenseman AAA Blues Wenatchee Wild (NAHL) Forward Selects Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)* Jersey Hitmen (EJHL)* St. Louis Bandits (NAHL) Defenseman AAA Blues Tri-City Storm (USHL) Forward AAA Blues Huskies (EJHL) Defenseman AAA Blues St. Louis Bandits (NAHL) Forward AAA Blues Bay State Breakers (EJHL) Forward Selects Alexandria Blizzard (NAHL) Forward Selects Chicago Steel (USHL) * U.S. National Development Team (USHL) Forward AAA Blues Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) Defenseman AAA Blues Stockton Thunder (ECHL) Defenseman AAA Blues New Jersey Hitmen (EJHL) Defenseman Selects Port Huron Fighting Falcons (NAHL) Defenseman Jr. Blues Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) * Forward AAA Blues Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) Michigan Warriors (NAHL) Goaltender AAA Blues Tri-City Storm (USHL)*
Last StL Club 54 19 11 11 22 2 32 47 32 26 14 36 39 54 29 55 11 47 15 2
GP 9 7 1 1 1 0 1 12 4 5 2 3 2 4 4 2 4 17 4-7-1 0-2-0
Goals 16 7 3 7 2 0 3 16 9 14 2 9 3 10 11 7 6 22 .907 SV% .852 SV%
Assists 25 14 4 8 3 0 4 28 13 19 4 12 5 14 15 9 10 39 3.63 GAA 4.54 GAA
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St. Louis Rockets Proudly Present:
The 2012 Summer Chill 3 on 3 League The Rockets will once again offer St. Louis an open, fun, organized, and competitive 3 on 3 League. We are happy to offer set nights of play for each division! Exact dates are being determined, but week night ice and no weekend ice (Sat or Sun) is the plan. We will use the Webster Groves Ice Arena. Play will begin on Monday June 11 and conclude on July 22, taking off the week of Fourth of July. This year playoff day will be on Sunday July 22, 2011 due to ice constraints. Dates of play by division are as follows: Exact times will follow.Monday, Wed, and Friday nights for PeeWee and Bantams. Wed. and Friday nights for Mite and Squirts.
Who Can Play?
We are offering Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, and Bantam Divisions, at the Gold and Silver level as numbers allow. Teams will have set nights for play. The league will begin in early June and regular season play ends in late July. Each division will have Playoffs. Completely open districts, all players are welcome!
What Is 3 ON 3?
3 on 3 is a non checking, fast paced cross ice game that offers players a developmental opportunity, by utilizing their quick thinking skills, passing ability, and puck handling moves, in a fun environment while playing hockey with players from both within and outside their home club. All players of all skill levels are welcome to bring a team. Each team will play two games per visit to the rink. Each game consists of 2 twelve minute periods. Most of all, 3 on 3 is just fun!
What Are The Rules?
(Full set of rules will be provided soon)
Teams of up to 14 out skaters and one goalie are encouraged to sign up. Players will not be allowed to be double rostered in this league. Goalies may be shared, but out skaters may only be assigned to one team. Individual sign ups will be accepted but not guaranteed. Team applications are strongly recommended for a guaranteed spot. Rosters will be checked and enforced in this league. We will provide referees. Each team will need to provide 1 or 2 coaches for their team on the ice, and a scorekeeper for their team at each game. It is a running clock for
all games, and all penalties will result in a penalty shot. No checking at any level. Zero tolerance policy will be in affect.
How Do You Sign Up?
Team sign up recommended, individuals can sign up and hope to be picked up if a team is looking for a player, but team sign up is best. Contact Justin Giessman at giessman@yahoo.com in order to register.
How Much Does It Cost?
The team fee is $1095 per team. Same cost as last year. The league will provide referees and jerseys for all teams. The winners of each division will also receive T shirts! A great value for 14 plus games. All schedules and standings will be on line! We hope you return to play in a well run league.We are limiting the number of teams per division to 6-8, so get your team together now! We hope to have silver and gold at all divisions if possible.
For further info please email Justin Giessman at giessman@yahoo.com or Chris Redferring at thereds@att.net.
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20K Pump Skate Delivers Dynamic Support by Brandon R. McKinney – Johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods
The “Home Team” Equipment Advantage
With the release of the new 20K Pump skate, Reebok has taken its Pump franchise to the next level with industry-leading fit customization and performance...right out of the box. In designing the new 20K skate, Reebok re-examined the biomechanics of every stride – power skating, forward flexion, backward movement, etc. – to deliver pro performance. The 20K skate was designed with the goal of providing pro performance at a retail level. Reebok defines pro performance as power transmission or maximum energy transfer in every stride. With the 20K, Reebok introduces its new Dynamic Support System (DSS) technology. DSS represents optimized skate construction that mixes flexion and stiffness in the right areas for enhanced power transmission, agility and fit for an enhanced stride. Power Transmission 20K power transfer comes from its unique combination of embedded composite flexion zones with a reinforced quarter package. The facing area near the top three eyelets has been reinforced with composite fibers at a 45-degree angle. This helps combat stress in the flexion zone, which allows skaters to store energy and release it when pushing off. The spinal zone has also been reinforced with embedded composite fibers angled at both
zero and 90 degrees. This combination provides a greater range of flexibility and control. Wrapping around the ankle, these fibers help support the ankle and lock the heel in place. According to Reebok, the re-engineered Pro Armour skate quarter package represents the cornerstone of 20K construction. This multilayered design contains monofilaments and composite fibers reinforced by metal mesh to provide durability and added protection. Agility Forward flexion and backward flexion are critical components in a skater’s stride. The tendon guard places a vital role in improving agility. A popular myth suggests that the tendon guard should be stiff and hard. Allowing skaters to push back on their tendons, however, translates to more steel on the ice for longer strides and tighter turns. The 20K tendon guard contains rubber inserts, allowing skaters to push back at a 37-degree angle. The 20K tongue, an integral element in forward flexion, is composed of three layers – a lightweight foam core, an inner felt portion and a molded lace bite protector. This design offers maximum protection with an enhanced range of motion to provide greater agility. Fit Accuracy Developing a skate that effectively holds a skater’s foot in place is essential to enhanced performance. For the 20K, Reebok has incorpoHome Team continues on page 13
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Summer 3 on 3 Conditioning League!
Individual and “Bring Your Own Team” formats: Individual:
Colin Long Named ACHA First Team All-American Awards
Senior defenseman Colin Long has been named a Division I First Team All-American by the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHL). He becomes the only Lion to earn AllAmerican honors in the ACHL for the 2011-12 season. Long scored six goals and added 26 assists in 36 games during the year. He led the team with a +26 goal differential. Coach Rick Zombo praised Long for his work on and off the ice. “The strength of his family and friends and the pedigree of his coaching from midgets through juniors solidified his foundation in the sport,” Zombo said. He has been an exceptional leader, an incredible hockey player, but an even better
person.” The award adds to a long list of achievements for Long in his career at Lindenwood. In addition to several other honors, he was named to the ACHA All-Rookie Team and Central States Collegiate Hockey League (CSCHL) All-Rookie Team his freshman year. He was an ACHA Second Team All-American as a sophomore and earned ACHA Tournament First Team honors as a junior. Long was named to the CSCHL All-Defensive Team earlier this year as a senior and also earned ACHA Tournament Second Team honors. During Long’s career, the Lions had a combined record of 147-18 and made it to the national championship game three times in four years, winning titles in 2009 and 2010.
Zombo Named CSCHL Coach of the Year; Six Lions Honored
In only his second year with Lindenwood, Zombo guided the team to a perfect 16-0 record in the CSCHL to win the conference and also captured the conference tournament title. It was the first time that the Lions had won both in the same season. Long had a total of 17 points and led the league with 14 assists. Gorczyca finished right behind with 13 assists to tie for fourth and led the league in game winning goals with three. He tied with Meletti for second in total points with 23 and in goals with 10. Meletti also led the league in power play goals with four and he was fourth in assists with 13. Morrell tied for seventh in assists in the CSCHL and had a total of 12 points in league play.
Brancheau was a deserving Rookie-ofthe-Year as he led or tied for the conference lead in all three major offensive categories. He was first in points with 25 and first in goals with 11 and he tied for the league lead in assists with 14. Belanger led the CSCHL with two short-handed goals, he was fourth in points with 20, tied for second in goals with 10 and also added 10 assists in the conference. Lindenwood was well represented in the awards as Lions accounted for a third of the members on the First and Second All-League Teams and on the All-Defensive Team. Lindenwood finished the season with a record of 31-5-0. The Lions were knocked out of the American Collegiate Hockey League Division 1 Play-offs in the semifinal round as they fell to eventual national champion Delaware 6-3.
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• Must have at least 9 rostered players, or we can provide players to complete your roster • All players must register and pay individually • Coach must submit their name to Ken Keegans (ken.keegans@chesterfieldhockey.com) to add to team registration • Players will register and have the option to choose their team coach 5 hours/10 games plus season-ending tournament Cost: $155 per player (Goalies are free!!!) Jerseys and game refs included in price Divisions include: Mite – Bantam; Gold and Silver divisions if numbers permit Back by popular demand - Midget/Adult division!!! There will be no subs – only players on a roster play in league games Games start in early June and go through the end of July Weekday and Weekend Games Non-stop action! This is a fast-paced wide area game played across the width of the ice. Each game is 2X 12 minute periods. Penalties result in penalty shots. This game is excellent for helping players with decision making abilities, stick handling, passing, and shooting. It is NON-CHECK AT ALL LEVELS...
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Just a Few of the Greats at the Next Level...
Current Professional Players Joe Vitale Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
Brandon Bollig Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) Patrick Maroon Anaheim Ducks (NHL) Syracuse Crunch (AHL) Michael Davies Chicago Wolves (AHL)
Current NCAA DI Players Cal Heeter (PHI) Ohio State University (NCAA) Jack Berger Princeton University (NCAA) J.P. Burkemper Minnesota State University - Mankato (NCAA) Jarrod Mermis Denver University (NCAA) Alex Wideman Miami of Ohio (NCAA)
Current Junior A Players
Dakota Mermis Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) (committed to Denver University - Fall ‘12) Nick Saracino Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) (committed to Providence College - Fall ‘12) Ryan Trenz Chicago Steel (USHL) (committed to No. Michigan University - Fall ‘12) Connor Chatham US National Development Team U-17 (USHL) (committed to Denver University) Stephen Bopp St. Louis Bandits (NAHL) Kyle Chatham Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
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MIDGET MAJOR
5 National Championship Appearances – ’97, ’02, ’03, ’06 & ’09 1 National Championship – ’06 1 National Championship Runner-up – ’02 2 National Championship Quarterfinalists – ’03 & ’09 4 Central District Championships – ’02, ’03, ’06 & ’09 4 Central District Runner-ups – ’99, ’01, ’04 & ’05 12 Missouri Titles – ’96, ’97, ’98, ’99, ’00, ’01, ’02, ’03, ’04, ’05, ’06 & ’09 2 CSDHL Regular Season Champions – ’01 & ’02 3 CSDHL Tournament Runner-ups – ’01, ’02 & ’10 3 CSDHL Regular Season Runner-ups – ’03, ’04 & ’11
MIDGET MINOR 4 2 1 1 1 4 8 1 4 3 1 2
National Championship Appearances – ’07, ’09, ’10 & ’11 National Championship Runner-ups – ’09 & ’10 National Semi-Finalist – ’11 National Championship Quarterfinalist – ’07 Central District Championship – ’07 Central District Runner-ups – ’03, ’04, ’05 & ’06 Missouri Titles – ’03, ’04, ’05, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’10 & ’11 Silver Stick International Championship – ’03 CSDHL Regular Season Championships – ’04, ’07, ’08 & ’09 CSDHL Tournament Championships – ’07, ’09 & ‘12 CSDHL Regular Season Runner-up – ’03 CSDHL Tournament Runner-ups – ’06 & ’08
BANTAM MAJOR
9 National Championship Appearances – ’92, ’99, ’01, ’02, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11 & ‘12 1 National Championship - ‘12 4 National Championship Runner-ups – ’92, ’99, ’01 & ’11 4 National Championship Quarterfinalists – ’02, ’08, ’09 & ’10 6 Central District Championships – ’92, ’99, ’01, ’02, ’08 & ’09 2 Central District Runner-ups – ’03 & ’06 13 Missouri Titles in past 17 years 2 CSDHL Regular Season Championship – ’09 & ’11 2 CSDHL Tournament Championship – ’09 & ’11 5 CSDHL Regular Season Runner-ups – ’02, ’03, ’06, ’08 & ‘12 2 CSDHL Tournament Runner-ups – ’06, ’07
BANTAM MINOR
1 CSDHL Regular Season Championship – ’09 1 CSDHL Regular Season Runner-up – ’07 3 CSDHL Tournament Runner-ups – ’07, ’09 & ’11
PEEWEE MAJOR
6 National Championship Appearances – ’90, ’98, ’04, ’07, ’10 & ‘12 2 National Championships - ’07& ’10 1 National Runner-up - ‘12 1 National Championship Quarterfinalist – ’04 4 Central District Championships – ’90, ’98, ’04 & ’07 2 Central District Runner-ups – ’08 & ’09 13 Missouri Titles in the past 16 years 2 CSDHL Regular Season Championships – ’08 & ’09 5 CSDHL Regular Season Runner-ups – ’04, ’07, ’08, ’10 & ‘12 1 CSDHL Tournament Champion – ‘10 4 CSDHL Tournament Runner-ups – ’04, ’07, ’09 & ‘12
PEEWEE MINOR
2 CSDHL Tournament Championships – ’09 & ’10 5 CSDHL Regular Season Runner-ups – ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10 & ‘12 3 CSDHL Tournament Runner-ups – ’07, ’08 & ’11
SQUIRT
1 CSDHL Regular Season Championship – ‘10 1 CSDHL Regular Season Runner-up – ’08 3 CSDHL Tournament Runner-ups – ’08, ’09 & ’10
2012-13
Coaches MIDGET MAJOR –
Head Coach: Chris Flaugher
MIDGET MINOR –
Head Coach: Brian McGlynn
BANTAM MAJOR –
Head Coach: Matt Ocello
BANTAM MINOR –
Head Coach: Steve Hajek
PEE WEE MAJOR –
Head Coach: Dave Garth
PEE WEE MINOR –
Head Coach: Mike Hazelton
SQUIRT –
Head Coach: Tim Rumpf
Return this registration form and a check payable to Affton Hockey Club to: Affton Ice Rink • P.O. Box 6976 • St. Louis, MO 63123
PLAYER’S NAME: ________________________________________________ AGE: ________ BIRTHDATE: _________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________________________ PARENT’S NAME: ________________________________________________ HOME PHONE: __________________ WORK PHONE: _____________________ ORGANIZATION & LEVEL PLAYED IN 2011-2012: ______________________________
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Junior A (continued)
Player 2011/12 Team Position Last StL Club GP Goals Gregory, Patrick Fresno Monsters (NAHL)* Forward Jr. Blues 1 1 0 Hogland, Ryan St. Louis Bandits (NAHL) Forward Jr. Blues 14 3 5 Horak, Joe Boston Bandits (EJHL) Forward AAA Blues 43 14 26 Huntebrinker, Michael St. Louis Bandits (NAHL)* Forward AAA Blues 54 17 17 Lordo, Joe Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) Defenseman AAA Blues 58 3 18 Lux, Philip Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) * Forward Jr. Blues 2 0 0 McGrath, Ryan Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) Forward Jr. Blues 39 17 19 Mermis, Dakota Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) Defenseman AAA Blues 60 5 22 Moor, TJ Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) Forward AAA Blues 53 14 23 Mueller, Johnny Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL)* Defenseman Selects 2 0 0 Neal, Caleb Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) * Goaltender Chesterfield Bantams 4 1-3-0 .832 SV% Novak, Kyle Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)* Forward AAA Blues 59 17 34 Osborn, Tyler Thunder Bay North Stars (SIJHL) Defenseman AAA Blues 54 3 23 Parks, Tyler Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) Goaltender St. Louis Frontenacs 24 12-9-1 .917 SV% Quinn, Connor Austin Bruins (NAHL) Defenseman AAA Blues 53 1 13 Rey, Chase Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) Forward AAA Blues 2 1 0 Saracino, Nick Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) Forward Jr. Blues 47 13 35 Sherman, TJ St. Louis Bandits (NAHL) Defenseman AAA Blues 52 1 13 Sucher, Kyle Fresno Monsters (NAHL) Forward Selects 54 9 8 Trenz, Ryan Michigan Warriors (NAHL) Defenseman Jr. Blues 58 2 12 Valencia, Dominic Fresno Monsters (NAHL) Forward AAA Blues 31 6 6 Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL)* 24 2 7 St. Louis Bandits (NAHL)* 2 0 0 Viele, Spencer St. Louis Bandits (NAHL) Goaltender AAA Blues 38 24-10-2 .912 SV% Walters, Kevin Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL)* Defenseman AAA Blues 43 9 19 Wilson, Brendan St. Louis Bandits (NAHL) Defenseman AAA Blues 5 1 1 Yang, Cameron Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) Goaltender St. Louis Frontenacs 1 0-0-0 .952 SV% * = No longer with team EJHL = Eastern Junior Hockey League SIJHL = Superior International Jr. A Hockey League NAHL = North American Hockey League USHL = United States Hockey League NOJHL = Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League WHL = Western Hockey League OHL = Ontario Hockey League
NCAA Division I
Player Grade 2011/12 Team Position Berger, Jack So Princeton University (ECAC) Forward Bosner, David Jr Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey) Goaltender Brooks, Tom Sr Robert Morris University-Pittsburgh (Atlantic Hockey) Forward Burkemper, J.P. So Minnesota State University - Mankato (WCHA) Forward Elbrecht, Tyler Jr Minnesota State University - Mankato (WCHA) Defenseman Gensler, Brett So Bentley University (Atlantic Hockey) Forward Heeter, Cal (PHI) Sr Ohio State University (CCHA) Goaltender Hibbeler, Cory So Quinnipiac University (ECAC) Def./Forward Logue, Sean So St. Lawrence University (ECAC) Forward Makowski, David So Denver University (WCHA) Defenseman Mayfield, Scott Fr Denver University (WCHA) Defenseman McCadden, Patrick So Michigan Tech (WCHA) Forward Mermis, Jarrod So Denver University (WCHA) Forward Moss, Robbie Sr St. Lawrence University (ECAC) Goaltender O’Kane, Kyle Sr Western Michigan University (CCHA) Forward O’Rourke, Brian Fr University of Omaha-Nebraska (WCHA) Defenseman Parks, Michael (PHI) Fr University of North Dakota (WCHA) Forward Ramage, John (CAL) Jr University of Wisconsin (WCHA) Defenseman Saracino, Chris Jr Rochester Institute of Technology (Atlantic Hockey) Defenseman Schlueter, TJ Fr Ferris State University (CCHA) Forward Schooley, Derek Coach Robert Morris University-Pittsburgh (CHA) Head Coach Simpson, Andy Fr Dartmouth College (ECAC) Defenseman Warning, Sam Fr University of Minnesota (WCHA) Forward Weiss, Dan Jr Niagara University (CHA) Defenseman Wideman, Alex Fr Miami University-Ohio (CCHA) Forward Wideman, Chris (OTT) Sr Miami University-Ohio (CCHA) Defenseman Zombo, Dominic Fr University of Nebraska - Omaha (WCHA) Forward Atlantic Hockey = Atlantic Hockey Association CCHA - Central Collegiate Hockey Association CHA = College Hockey America
Last St. Louis Club GP Goals Assists AAA Blues 32 10 12 AAA Blues 0 0 0 St. Louis Bandits 17 5 4 Jr. Blues 17 2 3 AAA Blues 25 1 5 AAA Blues 40 23 27 St. Louis Bandits 32 13-11-5 .918 SV% AAA Blues 37 6 2 AAA Blues 14 0 1 St. Louis Bandits 20 2 10 AAA Blues 42 3 9 St. Louis Bandits 23 1 2 Jr. Blues 31 3 3 Jr. Blues 6 1-3-0 .886 SV% St. Louis Bandits 28 7 4 AAA Blues 21 0 0 Selects 42 12 10 AAA Blues 37 3 7 Jr. Blues 14 2 7 AAA Blues 33 6 9 DeSmet High School 39 17-17-5 AAA Blues 16 1 3 Selects 39 6 10 Jr. Blues 34 4 5 AAA Blues 29 5 4 St. Louis Bandits 41 4 20 AAA Blues 32 2 1 ECAC = Eastern College Athletic Conference Hockey East = Hockey East Assoc. WCHA = Western Collegiate Hockey Association
Canadian College Hockey
Player Grade 2011/12 Team Position Last St. Louis Club GP Goals Assists Craig, Tom Fr University of Windsor (CIS) Forward St. Louis Jr. Blues 25 5 1 CIS = Canadian Interuniversity Sport
NCAA Division III
Player Grade 2011/12 Team Position Last St. Louis Club GP Goals Assists Barron, Max So Suffolk University (ECAC) Forward Jr. Blues 11 0 3 Effinger, Eddie Sr Amherst College (NESCAC) Forward Jr. Blues 23 11 10 Friedman, Ben So Lawrence University (MCHA) Forward St. Louis Selects 4 1 0 Giacin, Tony So Skidmore College (ECAC) Forward AAA Blues 25 13 11 Ketts, Jeremiah Sr Johnson & Wales University (ECAC-Northeast) * Forward AAA Blues 26 20 33 Reading Royals (ECHL) 2 0 0 Kurlandski, Andrew So Amherst College (NESCAC) Forward Jr. Blues 29 8 10 Puglisi, Paul Jr Plattsburgh State University (SUNYAC) Defenseman Jr. Blues 27 1 6 Sission, Graham Sr Bowdoin College (NESCAC) Forw./Defense St. Louis Bandits 23 5 11 Zuke, Paul So Lawrence University (MCHA) Forward Jr. Blues 28 3 5 ECAC = Eastern College Athletic Conference NCHA = Northern Collegiate Hockey Association ECAC-Northeast = Eastern College Athletic Conference-Northeast NESCAC = New England Small College Athletic Conference MCHA = Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association SUNYAC = State University of New York Athletic Association MIAC = Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Assists 1 8 40 34 21 0 36 27 37 0 4.04 GAA 51 26 2.75 GAA 14 1 48 14 17 14 12 9 0 2.42 GAA 28 2 1.50 GAA
Points 22 0 9 5 6 50 2.45 SV% 8 1 12 12 3 6 3.22 GAA 11 0 22 10 9 15 4 16 9 9 24 3
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Points 3 21 1 24 53 0 18 7 16 8
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Intense Hockey Training -
Private Hockey Instruction Advanced hockey skills training
Training for the dedicated hockey player Take your game to the next level Structured for individuals playing Mite Travel Squirt U10 PeeWee U12 Bantam High School Boys & Girls Individual lessons and Multi-player discounts Association training also available Please call for more information Intense Hockey Training places its training focus on the most crucial skills necessary to the game of hockey: quick hands, quick feet, hockey vision, and multi-tasking.
For the best hockey specific program contact Kevin McGlynn, Director, 314.437.3455 Home Team continued from page 7
rated three key elements in maximizing fit accuracy – the Pump, the skate lock and Reebok’s overall fit. Pump technology allows the skater to circulate air around the ankle, locking the heel in place and customizing the overall fit; the skate lock allows players to control the fit via separate lacing zones in the upper and lower portion of the boot for increased stability with each stride; and Reebok’s proprietary lasting technology with a dual zone liner composed of tacky nash and durable Clarino helps keep the foot dry while locking it in place for a superior fit inside the skate. Results Every element of the 20K skate has been tested and re-tested inside Reebok’s skate lab. Nothing has been left to chance. An extensive battery of tests – including puck impact, flexion, cut test and eyelet pull – was used to ensure the durability
and performance of the 20K’s Dynamic Support System. Needless to say, it seems to have passed the tests. The 20K skate also meets the approval of superstars like Sidney Crosby, Matt Duchene and Pavel Datsyuk. Now available at local pro shops – including Johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods – the new 20K Pump skate succeeds in providing pro performance at a retail level. Have questions regarding your gear? Trained by professional equipment manager Bert Godin, the hockey specialists at Johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods can help. Please e-mail your concerns to info@johnnymacs.com, or call the experts (toll free) at 800-962-8347. Experience the “home team” advantage in service at a Johnny Mac’s location near you!
Green Bay Gamblers Win Clark Cup
USHL - Thursday May 24, 2012 Waterloo Black Hawks 2 @ Green Bay Gamblers 5 It was fast-paced first period as the action went up and down with quality chances for both teams. Green Bay had a 13-7 shot advantage with a couple of those coming off the stick of Alex Broadhurst who had two prime opportunities but Waterloo goaltender Stephon Williams turned away the USHL’s leading playoff scorer each time. Defenseman Eddie Wittchow drew a reaction from the crowd when his shot from the blueline hit the crossbar behind Gamblers goaltender Ryan McKay, but did not find its way into the net. The game remained scoreless until Green Bay defenseman Max Hartner picked up a loose puck following a scramble and fired a slap shot over the blocker side of Williams. It was the first USHL career playoff goal for Hartner who had scored just one goal in 38 regular season games this season. Midway through the second period, Waterloo would even the score when Mitch Witek fed defense partner Alex Barron who fired in a slap shot past a sprawling McKay. It was the third goal of the postseason for
Barron. The Gamblers wouldn’t take long to respond as Sam Herr sprung loose on a breakaway and slipped one past the Waterloo goaltender. It was the third goal of the series for Herr and his seventh of the postseason. Less than two minutes later, Ville Jarvelainen made it a two-goal lead when he re-directed a Peter Maric shot. It was the second playoff goal for Jarvelainen. In the third period, Green Bay added to the lead when Nolan LaPorte took a feed from Broadhurst and ripped a shot past Williams to make it 4-1. It was the fourth goal of the playoffs for LaPorte and his second in as many games. A few minutes later, Waterloo pulled the goaltender in favor of the extra attacker on a power play, but Broadhurst made a big steal just outside his own zone and fired his ninth goal of the postseason into the empty net. Jamie Hill scored a goal late for the Black Hawks but the night belonged to the Gamblers. Ryan McKay made 22 saves for his ninth win of the 2012 playoffs and his 15th USHL career postseason victory. Sam Herr was named the 2012 USHL Clark Cup MVP after finishing with 16 points (7g, 9a) and a plus-13 rating in 12 games. A total of 7,007 fans were in attendance at the Resch Center in Green Bay for Game Five.
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STL Elite ‘02 Win Midwest NAP’s Tournament by Bill Hester - ‘Hockey Stop’ Correspondent’ Cards, flowers and candy are typical Mother’s Day gifts. But the young men on the STL Elite 02 hockey team had something even more special in mind for their mothers this spring - a tournament championship. And the St. Louis team did just that and did so in dramatic fashion in capturing the Midwest North American Prospect Showcase (NAPS) Tournament, which concluded on Mother’s Day in Chicago. “We played the quarterfinal, semifinal and championship games on Mother’s Day and the whole focus with the players and coaches was to win one for the moms,” Elite coach Jim Campbell said. A majority of the player’s mothers were in attendance for their special gift in 2012. It was a hard-earned championship for the Elite ‘02s, which won all seven games in the tournament, although two were by shootout including the championship game. St. Louis is normally a high-scoring team and that showed in one of the four preliminary games as the Elite ‘02s pounded Krivo (Colorado) 15-2. Two of the other four games were determined by one-goal though, including a 3-2 shootout victory over the Chicago Bulldogs. St. Louis also had a tight win over the Warriors from Michigan 4-3 and concluded the preliminary round with a 6-3 win over the Falcons Coaliton. The teams were seeded for the quarterfinals with St. Louis earning a top seed with its four victories. The Mother’s Day festivities began with a 5-1 victory over Pro Hockey from Chicago. St. Louis followed that up with a 5-3 vic-
tory over the Wisconsin Flyers in the semifinals, which set up a championship rematch against the Chicago Bulldogs. And this one proved to be as tight as could be. Chicago would score first before the Elite ‘02s scored a pair of goals, which looked as if they would hold up as St. Louis took a 2-1 lead in the final minute of the game. But the Bulldogs pulled their goalie and scored the game-tying goal with 30 seconds remaining. The teams then played a heart-stopping five minutes of three-on-three hockey. “We dominated those five minutes and had numerous scoring chances,” Campbell said. “But their goalie came up with a number of tremendous saves.” The tournament championship would thus be settled in a three-man shootout. Although in this case it would take a fourth try. St. Louis shot first in the shootout and failed to score on its first two chances. Chicago also failed on its first two chances. St. Louis’ Seamus Campbell finally broke the ice with a goal on the Elite ‘02s third chance. But for the second time in the memorable game, Chicago would come back from the near dead and force a sudden death shootout, with a goal on its last try. Bob Lockwood would score what proved to be the tournament winner for St. Louis and Maddy Smith sent the St. Louis contingent, including all the mothers, home happy as he stopped the first try in sudden death for the Bulldogs. “All of these kids are highly skilled and motivated,” Campbell said. “They want to work and want to get better. It was another
good showing for St. Louis and bodes well for this age group in the fall.” STL Elite ’02 team members include: Chase Bradley, Seamus Campbell, Wesley Carbone, Blake Dangos, Mitchell Day, Will DeWitt, Jake Keller, Mason Langenbrunner, Bob Lockwood, Hunter Longhi, Zac Maupin,
Benjamin Parres, Matthew Smith, Alex Tarlas, Makenna Webster, Carson Wilhelm and Eli Wood Head Coach is Jim Campbell. Assistant Coaches are Jamie Langenbrunner, Scott Smith and Mark McLean (not pictured)
2012 Summer
Learn to Play
This learn-to-play (LTP) program is for boys and girls in the St Louis area, born in 2004 and later. It is an instructional program focusing on teaching the fundamental basic skills used in playing the sport of ice hockey. There are two one-hour sessions per week. At each session the skaters will rotate through several skill/drill stations designed to introduce and practice specific fundamental skating and hockey skills. Each session also includes “mini-game scrimmages” where the skaters can put their skills to work, actually playing hockey in a controlled scrimmage. A jersey will be issued to each skater prior to the third session; the skaters will then be grouped by jersey color and expected to wear that jersey to every subsequent session. The jersey is his/hers to keep. The first session will be to accomplish skater check-in, orientation, equipment check and name tag distribution. After the skaters have completed check-in they can participate in a stick-and-puck for the remainder of this first session. The instructional program will officially start at the second session. Skaters can join the program at any time, space permitting and pay a pro-rated fee. A maximum of 75 skaters will be accepted to this program. There are no boundary or zip code restrictions for this program. It is open to skaters from all over the St. Louis Metro area.
Go to www.rocketshockey.com to sign up and register today!
• Schedule: May 29 to July 28 • Two sessions per week; all sessions at Brentwood Ice Rink • 5:45 - 7:00pm Tuesdays and 8:15 - 9:30am Saturdays (except July 3) • Last session (July 28) will be a game for ALL skaters • Full ice hockey equipment is required; checklist available on line. • The fee is $149, which does not include USA Hockey insurance. • Our very experienced head coach is Scott Brandes. • Go to www.rocketshockey.com to register • For further info you may email Carol Clifford at carol.clifford@sbcglobal.net
We hope to see you at the rink soon!
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