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SportsXpress is proud to launch the fourth edition of HockeyXpress, a magazine dedicated to bringing you stories about hockey in the Kitchener area. We are proud to partner with the Kitchener Minor Hockey Association on this publication, as we work to grow and develop the great game of hockey at a grassroots level, by sharing with you stories on our teams, players and events. As you flip through this edition, you will find some great success stories about some of our local Kitchener players, coaches and teams, as well as lots of information on what’s new at KMHA. As you’re reading, keep in mind that several of these stories are coming straight from parents, coaches and KMHA volunteers themselves. Included in this edition is a special program to promote this year’s 40th Annual Oktoberfest Atom Hockey Tournament. Take a look through to see which teams have come out to participate in this yearly event for the top atom-aged hockey players in Kitchener and from across Canada. For those of you playing in the tournament, we wish you the best of luck! HockeyXpress will be printed three times per year and we need your help to share the stories happening in our community.

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Welcome message FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the volunteers of The Kitchener Minor Hockey Association we welcome you back for another great season. If you are new to KMHA, welcome! You are embarking on a rewarding experience that will help your child to grow and change with every season. This metamorphosis is truly remarkable and life changing; not only for your child, but also for you. The friendships made will be profound and lasting, but most importantly the lessons about character and confidence will help our children to aspire to greatness. This year KMHA has launched several new initiatives and continues to work on some old ones. Firstly, our website has seen a revamp with a new menu to make way-finding much easier. We have also joined the worlds of Facebook and Twitter as we continue to explore more ways to communicate with our members. If you haven’t done so, please make sure that you unblock janetn@kitchenerminorhockey.com from your e-mail spam filter to ensure you receive all information that is sent out from KMHA. Also look at the news articles posted on the website as they can be very informative about what is coming up this season. Next, we have launched our anti-bullying campaign as promised last year. This campaign is targeted TO all participants in Minor PeeWee (boys) /PeeWee (girls) and above. All Hockey players and a parent will be expected to participate. This campaign will help our players and parents to see how bullying begins, and show them what steps should be taken to stop it. These sessions will be hockey-centric and use on and off ice examples to teach while staying interesting and engaging. For more details see the KMHA website and read the anti-bullying article on the next page. Two years ago KMHA hosted concussion awareness seminars (with the help of the Ministry of Sport/Tourism/Citizenship and Culture, and Grand River Sports Medicine) to help keep our players informed about their own health. We are proud to have turned those seminars into a video that will be shared for the next few generations to come. This video will be made available from our website with the expectation that players watch it at the PeeWee age level. You will be able to watch it from the comfort of your own home, as well as re-watch it if you want a refresher at a later date. Lastly, KMHA has accepted the rewarding challenge of hosting this year’s Alliance House League Championship. KMHA has operated Rep-level championships several times in the recent past, and now it is House League’s turn. At the end of this season we invite you out to support your Kitchener House League teams as they compete to bring home the gold in front of their home town fans. More details will follow. As this season has gotten underway we hope that you are enjoying your time in the rinks and that you are sharing in our changing culture – we look forward to another great season. Tom Graham President KMHA

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Putting a stop to bullying By KMHA A hockey club should be a safe place where kids can learn our great sport and its lessons in an environment that nurtures and supports both physically and emotionally. Unfortunately, in today’s society minor sports are changing, and so are the people involved. Too often we see and hear about people/fans

Those who grew up in an earlier time were commonly told that names couldn’t hurt you – but back then those names could be left behind and forgotten with time. Now names follow you; attached to electronic signatures, Facebook profiles, and tweets that are then re-tweeted and spread. They travel

saying “No! Not in our town, NOT EVER.” It is the intent of KMHA to ensure that we are providing a safe environment free from bullying where our youth can develop as hockey players and future leaders. Because of this dedication, KMHA is pleased to partner with the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario, Hockey Canada, and the Waterloo Regional Police Services to offer an Anti-Bullying/AntiHarassment Seminar that is hockey-centric and designed to keep participants safe and to improve the environment for our young hockey players. These seminars will look at the social norms of our hockey clubs and help our participants to have frank discussions about their social interactions and relationships. It will educate about the effects that social media can have on another person’s life, as well as how things can start innocently and get out-of-control quickly. Kids will also learn how to approach the people in their lives for help. Parents are expected to attend the seminar to hear the messages that are being

“Four times so far this year the National media has covered stories about youth taking their own lives over bullying that began with their sports teams – and KMHA and its members are saying No! Not in our town, NOT EVER.” ridiculing not only referees, but also the players, often calling them names and expressing opinions about the players that are personal and inappropriate. This behaviour is then mimicked by the youth themselves and translated into dressing room taunts and social media ridicule. The pervasion of public opinion travels faster than the speed of light, and often wounds deeper than a physical attack.

the social highways of human interconnection and haunt until our youth are so torn up they lose all sense of selfworth and retreat into a depression, or worse, commit life-ending, unalterable acts that rip at the fabric of our communities. Four times so far this year the National media has covered stories about youth taking their own lives over bullying that began with their sports teams – and KMHA and its members are

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taught to the participants, and to know what signs and responses they can see and use to help make our hockey environment a safe one for all athletes. As part of this program, KMHA is starting a Red/White/Blue bracelet awareness campaign. Once these bracelets arrive, everyone who has attended a seminar will be given one to wear as a reminder that we are a safe place. Embossed on the bracelet will be two mottos, “respect,” and “stop bullying.” Respect everyone and expect the same; this will lead to appropriate reactions in the rink and a safer place to play. Stop bullying to make others aware that this behaviour is not acceptable in KMHA and to act as a simple reminder to ourselves to think about our words before we speak. A poster campaign will follow, allowing us to remind visitors and to re-enforce the education we received. Each year going forward KMHA will expect the Minor PeeWee Boys and PeeWee Girls and a parent to attend the clinic and learn about healthy interactions in the environment that we will all share. The first round of seminars were conducted in September, with round two coming in late October/early November. Keep an eye on your team schedules as the sessions will be posted once scheduled. If you are unable to make your team’s scheduled time due to an unavoidable circumstance, you will placed on a list to attend with another team or can attend a makeup time to be announced on our website in the near future. We appreciate everyone taking the time to attend this program, and your continued dedication to the players of KMHA.

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Lady Rangers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a year of change By KMHA and photos by Scribblers Club The 2013-2014 year for Lady Ranger hockey marks a year of change and a year of potential! New coaches adorn all of the younger age groups, from Novice through Peewee. Each coach brings years of experience and a new approach. Our Novice girls look to build on pre-season success to bring these newest Lady Rangers into sight of a Provincial run. With Coach Dave at the helm, a year of many firsts awaits. Dave Mark came to us from Wilmot, and thought he was coaching an A level team. The girls impressed Coach Mark so much in the pre-season games and tournament that the team is making a

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run at the AA level this year. Similarly, our Atom B team experienced success in the pre-season. With many junioraged players, Coach Brian will focus on development, and believes we have all of the pieces in place for a great regular season. Two new coaches also adorn the Peewee level, and from early accounts, the parental feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Jamie Dinsmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s positive approach has awakened many players. His ability to reinforce core skating drills with skills training has rallied this team to a win in their first regular season game, and with continued positive reinforcement, great things await. Steve Petts has the joy of involving his daughter as one of his assistant coaches, as they take on the BB loop in the coming year. This team has a few first-year Lady Rangers who made the jump from our local league.

These girls have proven that they belong and will only get better as the season unfolds. The Bantam level is in transition, with a renewed commitment to Kitchenergrown hockey. Our AA team have to put in a lot of effort, but Coach Daryl is up for the challenge. Every girl on this team is committed to the Lady Rangers and will play this year with pride. Doug Carmichael will try to capture some of the success he enjoyed last year to guide the BB team in the upcoming campaign. We have three Midget teams competing this year. Chad Campbell leads the AA team into battle. From their home rink at Grand River, these ladies will need to become road warriors for the first half of the season and can then enjoy playing out the final 10 regularseason games at home. Troy Fergusson is returning as a Lady Ranger coach for another season.

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This time he will be leading the Midget A team into LLFHL play. Troy coached this team last year as a BB team but has stepped-up the challenge for his team to compete at the A level this season. With many returning players, he is setting his expectations high for many post-regular season games. Kurt Mask, a first-time head coach in the Lady Ranger program, has volunteered to help keep a third Midget team in the Lady Ranger program. While nervous about his new role and responsibilities, he is also very excited about his new team. Through the team selection process and the pre-season exhibition games, Kurt has shown that he is up for the task of being a Midget B head coach. The Intermediate A team is once again coached by Pat Zister. With only a few returnees to the team, it is taking on a new look this year. With co-captains Cathy Souto and Erica Talmage, and assistant captains Emily Koehler and Sarah Zister (four of the returnees), the team is looking at better results in the LLFHL standings and further advancement in the OWHA Provincials in the spring. The team will compete in the Central West loop of LLFHL and play eight other teams – Waterloo, Cambridge, Haldimand, Brampton, Mississauga, Hamilton, Stoney Creek and St. Catharines. Senior A this season is coached by Larry Domenico. While a seasoned coach in both girls’ and boys’ hockey, this is his first time as the head coach for the Senior A team. Unlike all other Lady Ranger teams, the Senior team will compete in the South Western Ontario Girls’ hockey League. Travel for this team is mostly to the south-western area of the province. Many girls on this team have advanced from the Intermediate A team (last season), so it too is comprised of mostly new ladies to the team.

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Essays and power plays Written by Adam McGuire and photos by Steve Brooks Like most major junior players, Justin Larson always thought he’d do whatever it took to put pen to paper on an NHL contract. But since arriving in Waterloo two years ago, there’s another piece of paper Larson wants just as much – his University of Waterloo degree. Larson, the reigning CIS scoring champion and third-year Legal Studies major, finally got his chance to make an impression at hockey’s highest level this summer. He was invited to the Washington Capitals development camp in July, and then welcomed back earlier this month for the Caps’ rookie camp and main training camps. And while Larson didn’t earn a pro contract with the Capitals, he’s more than happy to

be back where he can excel both on the ice and in the classroom. “I was not upset at all to come back to Waterloo,” said Larson. “I love it here, both for the school and for hockey. I told them (the Capitals) that I wouldn’t consider leaving school without an entry-level NHL contract.” Larson’s attitude is not an uncommon one in the Warriors dressing room. Head coach Brian Bourque, a former teacher, has always made academics a priority in both his off-season recruiting and his in-year coaching. Under Bourque, the on-ice success is apparent: a 151-95-10 record, nine straight winning seasons, and a trip to the University Cup National Championship

Reigning CIS scoring champion and third-year Legal Studies major, Justin Larson, attended the Washington Capitals’ training camp this summer; back playing at Waterloo this season, Larson is looking to excel both on the ice and in his academic pursuits with the aim of attending law school once his playing career is over.

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tournament last spring. Off the ice, the numbers are just as striking: in the eight seasons since taking over the hockey program, the team grade average has increased 10 full percentage points – from 67% to 77%. Last season, nearly half the team – eleven Warriors in all – earned an 80% or higher average and Academic All-Canadian status. Among those eleven Academic AllCanadians was Larson, who was one of five CIS players at Washington’s camp. After agreeing with Capitals staff that it was important to minimize the amount of missed classes, Larson and his fellow CISers were actually returned to their schools a few days earlier than originally planned. The Capitals not only understood the situation, but they were happy to cooperate. “It was important for us to be up front with them,” said Larson. “If we weren’t going to get into any exhibition games, we thought it would be beneficial to go back to school. We didn’t want to get behind in school. They said an NHL deal wasn’t on the table right now, but they’d keep a close eye on me this year.” Larson’s pro dream isn’t dead, but he’s quick to point out he has other aspirations as well. He plans to go to law school whenever his hockey career is finished, whether that is after his CIS playing days, or after a number of subsequent pro seasons. One of the many benefits to playing CIS hockey is the flexibility it can offer a young player, and the many different paths through which former major junior players can earn a degree and pursue pro opportunities. “When you decide to go to school,

it would take a lot to leave here,” said Larson. “For anyone who finishes major junior hockey, there are usually pro options, (but) we all have aspirations outside of hockey as well.” Larson’s new teammate, forward Chris Chappell, knows all about those pro options. In the spring of 2009, Chappell was finishing up his final major junior season as the captain of the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit and weighing CIS options from a number of schools across Canada. He was also enjoying some unexpected success on the ice, so when the professional offer came, Chappell leapt at the chance. He was inked to a three-year entry level contract by the New York Rangers. Chappell spent three years playing in a variety of minor pro leagues, even getting in a handful of AHL contests with the Rangers’ top farm club in Hartford. But a career off the ice was never far out of Chappell’s mind, and when his contract expired, Bourque came calling. In 2012-13, while practicing with the Warriors and sitting out the mandatory year for CIS players coming from pro contracts, Chappell went to work in the classroom – finishing his first full year at Waterloo with an 88% average. “My parents always stressed the importance of school, and I was always a decent student,” said Chappell, who took online courses from Athabasca University during his minor league career. “The University of Waterloo is considered one of the top schools in

Canada. I’d heard great things about Brian and the program, and when I met him, it was a done deal. That opportunity (to play professionally) doesn’t come around too often. I don’t regret it; I had to take that shot. But I am very happy where I ended up.” CIS rookie scoring champion and for-

marriage of academics and athletics was already on campus – in fact, it was in the President’s office. Current Governor General and then-university president David Johnston was a twotime All-American hockey player at Harvard, and he passed up his own tryout with the Boston Bruins to pursue a Law degree in 1963. While at Waterloo, Johnston established the President’s Academic Honour Roll to recognize all varsity athletes that maintain an average of 80% or higher. For his part, Bourque is modest when discussing his team’s almost unprecedented success both on and off the ice. He credits a culture that permeates from his team’s leaders throughout the dressing room, and the off-ice goals his players set – and often reach – themselves. “Our past captains were all strong students,” said Bourque. “We have an expectation that our captain is a strong student, and when new players come in, it becomes an expectation for them. One of our common off-ice goals is for each player to be an Academic All-Canadian. “This is the vision that we’ve all had, to get to a spot where our guys love the experience, and our team has success on the ice, and we’re creating successful people in the community. I’d like to think we’re getting there.”

“That opportunity (to play professionally) doesn’t come around too often. I don’t regret it; I had to take that shot. But I am very happy where I ended up.” mer Barrie Colts captain Colin Behenna has chosen a different path. Behenna, who registered 162 points in his last two years of major junior hockey, had extensive discussions about his future with Colts head coach and NHL Hall-ofFamer Dale Hawerchuk during his final year in the OHL. The Waterloo native came to the decision to continue to develop on the ice, get his education, and pursue pro hockey opportunities with a degree in hand. Or, in his case, an extremely unique degree – Behenna has just completed his first year in the demanding Math and Business Admin program, studying in the nation’s only Faculty of Mathematics. When Bourque first arrived as an assistant coach in 2003, the exemplary

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“We are thrilled to be bringing the Xcelerator business model to communities across Canada, as we feel this will do a lot to raise the profile of community sports by supporting the needs of these organizations.” – Walter Browning, CEO of SportsXpress Magazine and Owner of the Sports Xcelerator Centres in Kitchener and Brantford SportsXpress magazine has been a growing presence across Canada as a grassroots, multi-platform media provider dedicated exclusively to the community sports lifestyle. We have been bringing you the content that matters most to you – stories about your athletes, teams, coaches, families, volunteers and fans. With the launch of our newest edition, we are proud to be able to bring SportsXpress to Brantford and surrounding area, further extending and connecting our network of sports communities across Canada. The Xcelerator Centre model was designed to take this sports network to an even higher level – bringing a dynamic combination of coaching, administration and technology to local sports organizations. Starting with our head office location in Kitchener, the Sports Xcelerator Centre has worked in partnership with SportsXpress magazine to fill the need

for facilities and infrastructure support for sports groups. The Xcelerator model provides a number of business services for local sports groups, including: • a physical location for program registration • phone and mailing services • accounting and bookkeeping services • web and technical support • boardrooms for meetings and training sessions • marketing and design services • affordable office space The aim of the Sports Xcelerator Centre is to create a hub of sportsminded businesses and organizations, sharing resources and developing sustainable business models to ensure the continued growth and development of sport in our communities. With the opening of our Brantford Sports Xcelerator Centre, we are pleased to be able to offer nearly 100,000 sq. ft. of

facilities and administration space for local sports groups. The Brantford Xcelerator Centre features six indoor beach volleyball courts, two full-sized hardcourt surfaces for multi-sport use, and two turf fields for indoor soccer and football (not to mention a great atmosphere for sports and socializing, including our unique beach paradise tikibar!). The facility will also have office space available for local sports groups to rent, and will provide the same business services as our Headoffice facility in Kitchener. The Brantford Xcelerator Centre could not exist without a dedicated team of individuals which includes Iqbal Kahn with Access Storage, and John Morrison with Not So Pro. Iqbal Khan is a sport enthusiast and supporter of the local community and Not So Pro (one of the first tenants and supporters of the new facility) is a staple in the adult recreation league, having provided programs for over 25 years in beach volleyball, dodge ball, basketball and hard court leagues across Ontario. Thank-you for your support and hard work to help us open this new Xcelerator Centre in Brantford! For more information on office rentals, business services, or facility use, please contact: Catrine Klein General Manager Kitchener Sports Xcelerator Centre 50 Ottawa Street S. Unit 110 Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3S7 519-208-9302 ext 104 cat@sportsxpress.ca

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ATOM TOURNAMENT October 24-27, 2013

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Welcome to the 40th Kitchener Oktoberfest Tournament Welcome to the 40th Kitchener Oktoberfest Tournament. The City of Kitchener and Kitchener Minor Hockey are pleased to host you as part of the largest Bavarian festival outside of Germany. In the spirit of gemütlichkeit we hope you enjoy your stay and experience everything our fine community has to offer. Take in local sights such as the Bingeman’s facilities, local rock climbing gyms, a Kitchener Rangers game or eat at our great restaurants located close to any of our rinks. For the family members in your group we have fantastic shopping, two museums and the Centre in the Square for your enjoyment. If you want more information about any of these attractions, just ask at any of the tournament officers for assistance. How else do we celebrate our heritage in Kitchener? We play Hockey! This year’s Oktoberfest tournament will be fun, competitive and include some great prizes provided by our sponsor Bauer. Each winning team will receive sticks for all of their players and the MVP of each championship game will win a pair of skates. This is the second year we have welcomed Atom-aged girls’ teams, and we applaud you for taking part in this long-standing Atom age group tournament experience. If you need a copy of your tournament schedule please visit us from your mobile device at www.kitchenerminorhockey.com/Tournaments/3110/. We plan on this year’s tournament being even better than last year’s. Remember that hockey is a game that not only builds character, it reveals it. Please play in the spirit of gemütlichkeit, be sportsmen and have fun.

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Troy Smith – Tips from the Rangers’ new Head Coach By SportsXpress Team and photos by Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club Now entering his eighth season in Kitchener, Troy Smith joined the Kitchener Rangers in 2006, and most recently served as the club’s Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager. This summer, Chief Operating Officer Steve Bienkowski announced Smith’s appointment as the Rangers’ new Head Coach. Smith was an Assistant Coach on the Ranger’s 2007-2008 OHL Championship team, which won the Hamilton Spectator Trophy and were Memorial Cup Finalists (setting a franchise record with 53 regular season wins).

He also represented Team Canada in 2009 at the IIHF Under-18 Championship as the Video Coach, and from 2009-2013 was part of the coaching staff for Team Ontario at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Smith played four years in the OHL as a member of the Detroit/Plymouth Whalers franchise under Peter DeBoer and Steve Spott. Following his junior career, Smith played five years at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia where he captured a National Championship during the 2003-04 season. He then went on to play two years as a professional in the ECHL, UHL and in Europe. With his first season at the helm of the team

underway, Smith shares some of his thoughts on growing up playing hockey, being a coach, and some tips for young players and coaches coming up through the ranks:

What do you enjoy most about playing hockey? “I grew up in Hamilton where my family of four boys housed two OHL players. Obviously growing up in that environment I was exposed to the game at an early age. Being around hockey, it became my life; with four boys running to rinks, we spent a lot of time playing the game. I enjoyed the competitive nature of the game and the camaraderie of being a part of a team.”

Did you ever picture yourself becoming a coach?

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Yes – I love the game and I always thought I would be a part of it. To think that I would have the opportunity to coach in an organization such as the Kitchener Rangers was a goal and dream. I’m happy that my path in hockey has brought me to this point. I first got into coaching after graduating from Plymouth, and continuing to assist after my school year at St. Francis Xavier; eventually Peter DeBoer, from Kitchener, hired me.

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NAME Cole Heidary Tyler Goulet Jackson Elliott Carter Rows Jackson Millen Ronan Glassford Cyris Boss Ethan Halliwell Owen Quevillon Robert DeBaseggio Daniel Lejambe Owen Convey Wyatt Fraser Sam Rodden Robby Geitz Sean Moreira Ewan McCormick

Cambridge Hawks

NAME Benjamin Bates Dylan Farrow Kaiden Gignac Ethan Gill Jason Green Gillis Haskell Nicolas Lirette Justin Luis Tyler MacGillivary William Matekovic Liam McGinnis Ashton Moreira Xavier Moura Matthew Mueller Hunter Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Zachary Schneinder Braden Tavares

Erindale Spitfires

# 4 8 14 15 17 19 25 30 66 70 71 87 91 95 98

NAME Alexander De Rango Isaac Kashino Matthew Myszkowski Markus Raymond Noah Cappon Zander Welburn Anthony Power Jonah Hanna Braydon Smith Mark Gubernat Daniel Caberlin Justin Medeiros James Ward Payton Travers Aiden Sacha

Leaside Flames

NAME Joshua Anderson Drake Belanger-Polak Joshua Chapman Ben Cobbold Justin Eng Conor Gallaway Matthew Hall Mathieu Hansen Curran Jerome Harrison King Ryan MacBain Liam Mannion Andrew Markson Cole Miklaucic Liam Scott Zachary Sherman Callum Wilson

Leitrim Hawks

# 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53

NAME Andrew Alderdice Owen Burgess Cole Churchill Ashton Tower Thomas Gautreau Joshua Seddon Aidan Walton Joey Imerti Matthew Rochon Joshua Saikali Jenna Churchill Justin Lafreniere Brett Mews Christos Tsimiklis Illyas Charania Charlie Sayer Isaac Faure

Niagara Falls Canucks

# 8 9 16 17 19 24 44 66 71 77 87 88 93 98 33 35

NAME Adam Caligiuri Anthony Piccirillo Kaden Vaillancourt Matthew Stranges Qquinton Douglas Turner Kassie Colton Chipman Josh Tropea Kyle Kim Kaden Franken Carter Clement Tristan Russel Anthony Stirpe Aidan Longley Cameron Kiemele Timothy Somerville

Head Coach: Jeremy Murdock Assistant Coach: Ray Christophersen Trainer: John Barrie, Assistant Trainer: Nick Palazzo Manager: Robert Van Namen

Head Coach: Ray Lejambe Assistant Coaches: Chris Fraser, Brendan MacKay, Trainer: Dan Roberts Manager: Todd Convey

Head Coach: Rob Heubeck Assistant Coaches: Daniel Cappon, Chris Ward Manager: Dave Sacha Trainer: Adam Smith

Head Coach: Brent Tower Assistant Coaches: Rob Mews, Jordy Burgess Manager: Rahim Charania Trainer: Kevin Rochon Assistant Trainer: Ronnie Seddon

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Head Coach Alex Klimsiak Assistant Coaches: David Drury, Marlon Gulluschi Trainer: Al Nault Manager: Kristy Wallace

Head Coach: William Mueller Assistant Coaches: Rich Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Jeremy Gill Assisstant Coach/Trainer: Jason Farrow Trainer: Sean McGinnis

Head Coach: Bill Wilson Assistant Coaches: Tony Miklaucic, Kevin Hall Trainer: Rob King Manager: Lyle Scott

Head Coach:Tim Vaillancourt Assistant Coaches: Julie Stevens, Doug Chipman Manager: Ralph CaligiuriI Trainer: Ralph CaligiuriI

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BOYS ATOM A North York Knights

NAME Nolan Ambrosino Gabriel Ancic Tanner Chow William Destounis Lucas Dibello Matthew Hall Jordan Hoivik Matthew Jung Ryan Knight Jacob Knock Brennan Leahey Grant Nadon Conor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan Daniel Pezzelli Evan Senior Tyson Tjoa Adam Wilson

Port Credit Storm

NAME Quincy Forde Alexander Laferriere Nathaniel Cristini Aidan Therrien-Tomas Nolan Steed Christopher Harnum Matthew Garica Jackson Bowman Owen Ralph Evan Yong Chase Tucci Rachel Ord James Patterson Daniel Beechener Thomas Van Kesteren Thomas Latter Dante Maggoitto

Richmond Hill Stars

NAME Zach Agnew Ethan Anderson Riley Bordone Brendan Campbell Owen Campbell Julian Francey Christopher Gomez Jakob Gudelman Luca Johnston Lucas Lamacchia Jacob McGrory Matthew Melnechenko Jack Merker Julian Passarelli Cristian Savonarota Alexander Winston Sebastian Wood

Stratford Warrior

# 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 30

NAME Nolan Traynor Carter Stock Nathan Graff Erik Smith Owen Duiker Jack Whitehead Brody Jeffrey Spencer Eidt Caleb Musselman Braydon Tinning Zachari Carman Colten Cowen Zachari Freeland Caelan Trupp Carter Musselman Michael Tigani Tallyn Soper

Whitby Wildcats

# 1 3 10 12 14 15 21 22 24 30 33 55 77 87 91 96 97

NAME Ethan Marcoux Brandon Van Winden Fynn Boyle Quiton Saunders Risto Geneski Jacob Giles Nick Bews Malcolm Odell Ryan McCarthy Tyler Roll Tanner Hubble Josh Dusome Alex Tsoukas Ben Smellie Zach Bozanis Cole Tucker Connor Ecklund

Woodstock Navy Vets

NAME Zachary Betts Eric Boerschke Ethan Bruce Ryan Datema Ryan Fowler Hayden Harmer Colin Hart Russell Lafond Kyle Micoli Avery Miller Owen Rushton Owen Silverthorne Owen Thorn Brody Vanboekel Trevor Zdzierak

Head Coach: Vanja Cecen Assistant Coaches: Brana Cecen, Matthew Nadon Trainer: Valois, Ambrosino Manager: David Ancic

Head Coach: Jeff Agnew Assistant Coach: Enzo Bordone Trainer: Michael Lamacchia Assistant Trainer:Jeff Melnechenko Manager:Enrique Gomez

Head Coach: Peter Tsoukas Asstistant Coach:Dave Ecklund Manager:Jordan Boyle Trainer: Marc Smellie Assistant Trainer:Kris McCarthy Trainer at Large: Mike Hubble

Head Coach: Dave Bowman Assistant Coaches: Duane Forde, Edward Healey, Evan Steed Trainer: Colin Yong

Head Coach: Kevin Smith Coaches/Trainers:Dave Graff, Terry Soper Coach/Manager: Brent Tinning

Head Coach: KenRushton Assistant Coaches:John Bruce, Ryan Harmer Trainer:Stephen Zdzierak Manager:Jason Hart

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BOYS ATOM AA Ancaster Avalanche

NAME Hunter Bryant Owen Collin Aidan Ritskes James Patterson Quinten Shannon John Greenhough Carson Legleiter Lucas Lisle Zachary McDonald Ethan Susi Mitchell Stillman Justin White Ethan Irvine Daniel Carobelli Matthew Clark Ryan Crechiolo Teddy Puccini

Centre Wellington Fusion

# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 30

NAME Dylan Quinn Nathan Henderson Ryan Hayne Tristan Dahl Aidan Mead Tyler May Owen Williams Kaija Donaldson Benton Martin Brady Couling Aiden Battaglia Aiden Skerritt Ethan Gore Blake Harrison Logan Hummel Kenny Skerritt Isaiah Bennett

Kent Teksavvy Cobras

NAME Jeffrey Carey Tadhg Copeland Aidan Fitzmorris Reid Goodburn Austin Kozlof Ethan Labadie Zackary Law Owen Lemieux William McCracken Zachary McKinlay Connor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donohue Adam Ross Connor Roth Quinn Shoemaker Ryan Trembly Caleb Tryon

Kitchener Rangers

# 1 4 6 7 9 10 14 15 16 22 23 31 44 66 77 88 91

NAME Connor Bulyaki Coltan Eckert Jack Frazer Quinten Wilson Jonas Hofer Preston Smith Derek Bush Joshua Cornfield Nicholas Verbit Lucas Martin Robert Fraser Cullan Graham Ethan Sauve Ryan Cook Jake Phelan Logan Kroeker Aidan Lazenby

Lasalle Sabres

# 4 6 7 9 10 11 14 19 22 31 33 55 66 68 77 88 91

NAME Brody Gattozzi Emery Bonner Ayden Campbell Matt Ward Aleksa Renaud Aidan Bost Ben Tilson Austin Brancaccio Jake Heron Will Brunet Liam Lavin Kira Juodikis Coulter, Adam Alex Stojcevski Ben Heron Carson Bellaire, Tie Jacobs

Leaside Flames

# 1 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 27 28 29

NAME Josh McDonald Ewan Ferguson Jack Jarret Ben Popper Connor Parent Hayden Simon Anton Jakobsen Jake Towle Chase Desantis Dylan Myers Jordan Raftis Keval Ghai Charlie Dinelle Sam King Evan Dennis Max Dizy

London Knights White

# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 30

NAME Spencer Jarvis Caleb Young Jacob Morrisey Nate Johnson Justin McClelland Liam Talbot Matthew Dixon Brendan Arnold Ryan Kowalczyk Logan Pace-Roth Joshua Wilcox Andrew Lawrence Daniel Kippen Will Strain Jacob Mangialardi Riley Wood Declan McEvoy

Ottawa Silver Sevens

# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 16 17 18 19 24 31

NAME Declan Perkins Lucas Atkinson Owen Bond Geoffrey Hollett Johnny Bonnar Matthew Roy Ryan Cotie Owen Serjak Samuel McElheran Will Mierau Peyton Hernandez Nico Dattilo Samuel Zeng Rhys Smetham Jack Bourque Alex Kneen Carter Green

Head Coach: Kevin Clark Assistant Coaches: Trevor Irvine, Dan Lisle Manager: Sandy Irvine Trainer: Darrin White

Head Coach: Rex Graham Assistant Coach: Derek Fitzmorris Trainer: Shawn Carey Manager: Matthew Goodburn

Head Coach: Brad Renaud Assistant Coaches: Chris Cirku, Eric Ward Trainer: Tina Juodikis Manager: Todd Brancaccio, Mile Stojcveski

Head Coach: Steve Kippen Asstisant Coaches: Rich McEvoy. Chad Johnson Trainer: Steve Arnold Manager: Michelle Pace

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Head Coach: Scott Heasman Assistant Coaches: Murray Skerritt, Jason May Trainer: Mark Skerritt Manager: Brad Quinn

Head Coach: Don Bush Assistant Coaches: Brendan Graham Trainer: Mark Sauve

Head Coach: Ron Dennis Assistant Coaches: John Myers, Gerald Ferguson Assistant Coach & Trainer: Darin Towle Manager: Paul Dinelle

Head Coach: George Hollett Assistant Coaches: Pete Serjak, Tim Bonnar Trainer: Ryan Bond Manager: James Hernandez

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BOYS ATOM AA Rideau St. Lawrence Kings

# 6 9 12 14 15 16 19 21 25 29 32 55 64 65 71 81 88

NAME Rhys Gibbons Clark Moore Noah Penney Nolan Brien Brett Johnston Karsen Gallinger Riley Greer Connor Craig Reid Johnston Dax Easter Gavin McCarthy Matthew Worden Will Colborne Matthew Murphy Will Howarth Owen Watson Kayne McCadden

Vaughan Rangers

# 4 7 9 13 17 19 20 24 30 44 47 66 87 88 91 00

NAME Jace Abikzia David Lacroce Dylan Tremblay Michael Dietrich Daniel Defilippis Jordan Digirolamo Justyn Dykas Milano Marchese David Fontaine Carlo Lionti Steven Carinci Andrew Lamanna Nicholas Realejo Adam Phillips Julian Papasodoro Noah Militello

Waterloo Wolves

# 2 3 4 5 9 10 13 14 27 31 33 44 55 66 68 77 88

NAME Jacob Butterworth Dominic Hemphill Kaden Washkurak Eoin MacKay Arthur Degutis Mike Rintche Mitch Perry Jasper Peterson Easton Schnarr Nathaniel Miloje Nathan Quinn Will Yagar Cameron Reed Conor Adams Dylan Baumann Ryan Adriaanse David Gruber

Whitby Wildcats

# 4 6 9 10 11 23 24 25 27 32 44 52 70 77 87 88 91

NAME Jamey Lees Nikita Fenev Connor Tourout Matt Barrese Michael White Joshua Rumolo Alex Scoular Ethan Middleton Lucas Remmer Nolan Cyr Jacob Martin Nolan Schott Ian Jones Evan DiGiorgio Matt Lindblad Braeden DaSilva Jacob Lomer

Woolwich Wildcats

NAME Kyler Austin Ethan Birmingham Alexander Hutton Owen Lee Cameron Leonard Kody Lewis Tyler Martin AJ Mitchell Gavin Roemer Evan Roth Colton Schmitt Cole Slade Nathan Snyder Brett Strohoff Andrew Weber

Head Coach: Stewart Watson Assistant Coaches: Paul Howarth, Brian McCarthy Trainer: Trevor Worden Manager: Lorne Greer

Head Coach: Joel Washkurak Assistant Coaches: Jeff Peterson, Bryan Hemphill Trainer: Trish Adams Manager: Jason Holte

Head Coach: Mathew Roemer Assistant Coaches: Steve Martin, Derek Austin Trainer: Mark Lee Manager: Michelle Mitchell

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Head Coach: Tony Militello Assistan Coaches: Joe Lionti, Nick Lacroce Trainer: Tim Dykas Manager: Kim LIionti

Head Coach: James Merritt Assitant Coach: Fred Merritt Trainer: Derrick Remmer Manager: Jeff Lomer

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BOYS ATOM AAA Chatham-Kent Cyclones

NAME Martin Boughener Ryan Burke Ian Campbell Ben Conlon Brody Fraleigh Kayne Gagner Ethan Gervais Deni Goure Brett Harrogate Liam Johnston Brayden Lariviere Anthony Lucarelli Alexander Park Breck Rainey Logan Smith Caleb Stoddart Jonathon Vanek

Grey Bruce Highlanders

# 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 16 17 19 22 27 29 33 74 77 96

NAME Matthew Grootendorst Carson Yost William Adams Travis Verbeek Calvin Stewart Austin Waite Patrick Brown Mason Watt Jaeden French Wyatt Steen Jack Dupont Ryan Colquhoun Glen Crandall Ryan Wheeler Spencer Maddock Aiden Ferrier Ray Hou

Guelph Gryphons

# 2 3 6 8 10 14 17 18 20 24 31 51 68 79 92 93

NAME Jack Weiler Andrew Van Dyke Ethan Broderick Michael Blaymires Connor Snedden Carter Phillips Ty Anselmini Zack Ranahan Owen Williams Cole Dal Bello Evan Gray Jacob Gillis Mark McIntosh Dallon Evans Cole McCrone Jack Heagle

Kitchener Rangers

NAME Dawson Rowe Brandon Abbott Braeden Bowman Luc Brzustowski Jack Clancy Jaegar Cull Matthew Domm Justin Ertel Owen Fischer Lucas Gaiger Davis Germann Braeden Kressler Soren Querengesser Carter Ryan Kai Schwindt Marko Sikic Matthew Sop

North Bay Trappers

# 1 4 5 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 31

NAME Gabe Lannin Will Rivet Tyler Mullan Joseph Pavone Keean Burman Ethan Martineau Owen Mancari Abram Snider Braden Villeneuve Bourke Cazabon Alec Baldwin Ryan Landry Hunter Periard Cameron Lemcke Caelan McAuliffe

North Central Predators

NAME Ayden Veitch Ethan Penny Samuel McVeigh Justin Gibb Ethan Lindsay Tryston Pavis Devin Shoreman Nicholas Dowling Brett Goodman Bradley Webb Matthew Riutta Cole Quevillon Jayden Murison Ashton Twyman Owen Hoy

Toronto Nationals

# 4 5 7 10 12 14 15 16 19 27 29 30 34 88 91 94

NAME Ryan Kidd Peter Copetti Christian Bergmann Connor Driscoll Thomas Stewart Wolfgang Govedaris Kyle Atkinson Jake Heaton Peter Nicholson Owen Forester Ben Lottman Forbes Andersen Ryan Del Monte Sean Clarke Brandon Smigelsky Maximus Marek Tortorella

Waterloo Wolves

NAME Jake Anderson Ryan Hanson Brayden Hislop Kyle Maloney Jacob McDonald Ryan McGeown Jaxson Murray Marshall Nicholls Owen Parsons Callahan Ressor Luke Ronson Misha Stastna Austin Stemmler Jacob Thompson Cooper Way Preston Young Spencer Young

Head Coach: Scott Teron Assistant Coaches: Ken Gagner, Ryan Paxton Trainer: Steve Vanek Manager: Paul Gervais

Head Coach: Clarke Snedden Assistant Coach: Brad Dal Bello Trainer: Rich Van Dyke Trainer: Steve Heagle

Head Coach: Mike Burman Assistant Coaches: Scott Rivet, Richard Cazabon Trainer: Sean Mullan Manager: Lynn Baldwin

Head Coach: Dan Del Monte Assistant Coaches: Sam Del Monte, Chris Govedaris, Les Clarke Trainer: Mike Nicholson Manager: Shellie Clarke

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Head Coach: Geoff Waite Assistant Coaches: Corey French, Sean Colquhoun Trainer: Tom Watt Manager: Kim Stewart

HEAD COACH: Mark Germann Assitant Coaches: Tom Germann, Tyler Ertel, Ryan Kressler TRAINER: Robin Kressler

Head Coach: Brad Shoreman Assistant Coaches: Jess Lindsay, Gilbert Quevillon Trainer: Jonathan Penny Manager: Chris Goodman

Head Coach: Shawn Way Assistant Coaches: Robert (Todd) Loveday, Jamie Hislop Trainer: Christopher (Robin) Cumming Assistant Trainers: Jordan Bonneville, Ryan Baird

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BOYS ATOM MD Burlington Bulldogs

# 4 5 8 10 11 12 13 15 18 20 22 26 27 29 33 50 71 91

NAME Alex James Tyler Kiernan Connor Grant Connor McFarland Brandon Czuba Colin Lukasik Max Heslop Hayden Serniuk Julian DelGuzzo Adam Beggs Jared Colley Drew Richardson Brian Coward Matty Secor Max Wilson Ryan Facchini Evan Collings Will MacFarlane

Cambridge Hawks

# 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 19 30

NAME Martina Incitti Zach Braga Ethan Reynolds Jeffery Favaro Connor Short Eric Matheson Alex Moon Janson Duench Luke Meadus Anthony Duarte Eric Wehrle Ben Farrell Caleb Hamilton Reid Merritt Ben George John Bulten Logan Gorman

Kitchener Rangers Blue

# 1 4 7 9 10 14 15 16 22 23 31 44 55 66 77 91 88

NAME Jonah Jewer Cameron Cline Reid Nahrgang Jackson Haughton Shaun Grubb Blake Dietrich Jack Thomson Jared Dewar Robert Fardy Keelan Sachs Breckin McIver Cole Main Aiden Featherstone Michael Zammit Ethan Simoes Bradyn Rose Antonio Pasqualino

Kitchener Rangers Red

# 1 6 7 9 10 14 15 16 22 23 31 44 55 66 88 91

NAME Chase Yuke Reilly McMahon Jack Masters Josh Kropf Katina Duscio Sam McFarlane Mark Ritchie Zander Wirschke Angelo Duscio Connor Scott Cameron Bailey Maxim Wentzlaff Luke Rochon Maddux Pepin Owen Masters Nathan Burns

London Black Bandits

NAME K. Collins A. Elhaje J. Balazs J. Braca T. Bryson J. Dicicco K. Dobkowski L. Ferreira E. James O. Lampman J. Laroche M. Nagel A. Renaud T. Sillett R. Stevenson M. Szabo B. Tam

Milton Winterhawks

NAME Iain Bett Oak Campbell Jacob Collier Jacob Philip Cortes Lucas De Lima Sebastien Desjardins Lucas Dobrila Jordan Flores Garrett Gleeson Will Kubas Tyler MacDonald Kaelan Mahoney Shaun Matheson Gavin Munro Jake Ryan Oliveros Emily Roy Alexander Scott

Oshawa Minor Generals

# 3 4 8 11 14 15 17 19 31 34 66 77 81 84 92 94

NAME Jaxon Crocker Alex McManus Owen Verspeeten Tyson Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Boyle Kyle Blair Matthew Booker Carter Reid Josh Hill Nathan Wilson Zach Hunter Joey Alexander Jake Juliao Chase Longhurst Owen Carr Quinn Petre-Farrugia Aiden Sauve

Waterloo Ice Wolves

# 2 3 4 5 7 9 19 22 27 31 33 44 55 66 68 77 88

NAME Jonnie Dinner Andrew Yang Liam Fabri Ben Lemon Joe Vander Veen Cian Martin Jackson McMurdo Jacob Rudolph Graham Anderson Andreas Oudejans-Hall Connor Rowell Logan Gingrich Evan Howe Brenden Labrie Roane Morrow Hunter Baird Connor Kemp

Head Coach: Tim Wilson Assistant Coaches: Keith McFarland, Kevin Serniuk Trainer: Jeff Coward Manager: Jeff Czuba

Head Coach: Jay Haughton Assistant Coaches: Ian Dietrich Ron Daum Goalie Coach: Brad Sachs Manager: Frank Fardy Trainer: Chris Rose

Head Coach: Dean Bryson

Head Coach: Mike Carr Assistant Coaches: John Nancekivell, Jay Hill Trainer: Dan McIntyre Manager: Greg Booker

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Head Coach: Jason Moon Assistant Coaches: Greg Wehrle, Quinn Blackmore, Steve Gorman Trainer: Jim Reynolds Manager: Brad George

Head Coach: Chris McFarlane Assistant Coaches: Jason Rochon Jae Pepin Assistant Coach/Trainer: Brad Masters

Head Coach: Phil Collier Assistant Coaches: Dino Dobrila, Shawn Munro Manager: Jean-Francois Desjardins Trainer: Bradley Gleeson

Co-Head Coaches: Ryan Scott, Brent Golem Assistant Coaches: Dave Gaiser, JP Browne, Ray Vander Veen Manager: SusanneMartin

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BOYS ATOM MD Waterloo Timber Wolves Head Coach: Gareth Brown Assistant Coaches: Kyle Mooney, Geoff Hahn Trainer: Dave Howatson

# 3 4 5 7 9 10 14 19 22 31 33 44 55 66 68 77 88

NAME Christopher Brown Matthew Hohendorn Dylan Brown Matthew Andree Ben Kerklaan Wesley Evans Aiden Shah Ethan Hahn Patrick Benest Liam Howatson Jack Langlois Ethan Heard Luke Chan Aidan Coffin Dylan Lamba-Rautapuro Carter Mooney Troy Verutis

HOCKEY CANADA

Refs n’ Rules – no more excuses on head contact By KMHA and photos by Hockey Canada misconduct. The ultimate penalty for severe violence, intentional injury, or intent to injure by head contact, is the match penalty. The head contact penalty does not include contact resulting from a fight. This is still called fighting, but for other infractions (to the head) that were formerly called grabbing the face mask, head butt, elbowing, high sticking, roughing, etc., the head contact rule will now apply. Referees are instructed to have no tolerance for these – so forget the excuses. Safety comes first. Players must take every precaution to avoid contact to the head area of opponents. We simply want to help prevent head injuries for all participants. Nobody likes spending time in the penalty box when you could be playing, but remember to think of the time a player might miss following a concussion or neck injury.

“But I barely touched him” “But it was a clean hit” “But it was accidental” Yes, probably all true, but the Hockey Canada initiative to reduce the risk of head injuries calls for strict application of Rule 6.5, Head Contact. Referees must re-certify annually. This and other rules designed to keep the game safe are emphasized and reinforced every year. Even purely accidental contact with an opponent to the head, neck, face or throat with the stick, body, or any equipment shall result in a penalty assessment under Rule 6.5.

This is where the official must employ good judgment. If the head contact is accidental, with no violence or injury, the penalty will likely be a minor (two minutes). If the official determines that the head contact is intentional, the penalty assessed escalates to a double minor (two plus two minutes) at least. If there is a degree of violence and or resulting injury from the head contact, the penalty shall be a major (five minutes) along with an automatic game

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GIRLS ATOM A Aurora Panthers

# 3 4 8 9 10 11 13 16 18 17 21 22 29 55 71 87

NAME Annie Ash Brooke Piper Sarah Muxlow Blake Helkie Paige Baker Sarah Patterson Jessica Stott Karina Noenchen Adrianna Karistinos Lexy Hunt-Larkin Kendra Keyes Sydney Staley Isabel Ianni Sarah Skolud Veronica Walters Paris Sceeles

Belleville Bear Cats

NAME Taylor Adams Lilia Brown Julia Davies Emma Dever Cassandra Elder Kieran Gerow Payton Hutcheson Jillian MacIver Emily Moore Keyara Nelson Taryn Rathwell Hailey Robinson Reagan Smith Ashley Taylor Zoe Uens Tess Whitney

Markham Stouffville

# 1 5 8 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 23 26 27 29 77 88

NAME Rachel Beach Teghan MacRae Meghan Arsenault Katrina McBain Caitlin Hollands Taya Leonard Karina Moffat Olivia Pridham Hannah Hembruff Martine Falzone Emma Arseneau Sarah Capodagli Emily Redshaw Alexia Stratos Hannah Morris Megan Thompson

North Halton Twisters

# 2 3 4 5 10 11 14 16 18 20 22 32 44 88 87 92 30

NAME Madison Lindsay Ashlyn Kroes Emma Gormley Sarah Hirst Addie Baldwin Nicole Campbell Alyssa Tegelaar Madison Tate Kelly Campbell Mackenzie Goodhall Lauren Carter Palmer Nicole Alyssa Biesenthal Ailish McDonald Tieneke Gedge Jessica Pollard Rachel Zmigrodzki

Toronto Leaside Wildcats

# 1 2 8 10 12 13 15 16 19 20 27 29 55 65 81 87 91

NAME Kaetlyn Walker Ahalya Julien-Medeiros Meghan Maier Taylor Davis Ellie Peabody Keely McSpurren Kate Selby Eli Callum Kate Weldon Annabel Poitras Catherine Whyte Bayley Martin Olivia Cesta Madison Flood Eden Barwell Abby Cook Alyssa Marshall

Head Coach:Rob Patterson Manager: Denise Hunt Assistant Coaches: Bruce Keyes, Carey Piper Head Trainer: Sue Ianni Assistant Trainer: Lori Noenchen

Hrad Coach: Brad Morris Assistant Coaches: Andrew Arseneau, Stephanie MacRae, Doug Arsenault Trainers: Sue Pridham, Terrill Redshaw, Pam Hollands,

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Windsor Wildcats

Head Coach: Jason Wharram Assistant Coaches: Jay Bellaire, Rick Fremlin Trainer/Manager: Lois Batten

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Head Coach: Todd Gerow Assistant Coaches: Mike Rathwell, Matt Robinson, Jim Elder Trainer: Natasha Uens Manager: Michelle Nelson

Head Coach: Jeff Campbell Assistant Coaches: Brad Carter, Don Kroes, Craig Hirst, Al McDonald, Eric Tegelaar Trainers: Christy Gedge, Lisa Campbell Staff: Karin McDonald Manager: Tony Zmigrodzki

Head Coach: Andrew Callum Assistant Coaches: Tim Peabody, Martin Poitras, Tobin Davis Trainers: Tricia Flood, Joel Weldon, Leona Lenius, Tom Selby

# NAME 3 Fremlin 4 MacPherson 6 Bellaire 7 Lenhart 8 Shaw 9 McMahon 10 Vlaminck 12 Johnson 14 Campbell 17 Kraynack 19 Batten 49 Sinasac 88 Wharram

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GIRLS ATOM B Blue Water Hawks

NAME McKenna Bondy Leah Boyd Abby Brunet de Rochebrune Alison Candy Katelyn Day Maira Downey Emma Elijah Avery Gerrits Emma James Jillian Milligan Vanessa Rombouts Katie Stanton Lindsey Staton Kelsey Vafiades Lily Woodiwiss

Kitchener Lady Rangers

# 1 4 6 7 9 14 15 16 22 31 44 55 66 77 88 91

NAME Bekah Cyr Sophia Storer Caleigh Spencer Olivia Forler Elly Peters Isabella Beaupre Mae Burnley Tanis Hall Avery Curran Tori Herteis Mary Hilker Sara Suljak Jessica McLaughlin Gracey Smith Anika Novotny Madison Towes

St. Marys Rock

# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17

NAME Emma Luyten Audrey Zurbrigg Emma Bentley Gracie Bertrand Lauren Gracey Hailey Walsh Olivia Brock Lydia Taylor Avery Aarts Emily Schrubsole Audrey Littlejohn Holly Mailloux Megan Morning Sarah McCurdy Meghan Keene Julia Cameron

Stratford Aces

# 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19

NAME Emma Ivey Avery Wildust Anika Akroyd-Snider Mia Kuepfer Jesse Dietrich Reese Reinecker Adriana Danen Hailey Goforth Amelie Saunders Addison Moir Lauren Taylor Sydnie Miller Lauren Gibb Mihret Eliasziw Olivia Chartrand Danielle Bast

West Huron Wave

# 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 11 13 14 17 27 30 55

NAME Paige Willie Vieanna Meinen Lindsay Miller Alyssa Greidanus Sara Cowman Sadie Vincent Paige Chebott Marley Fleet Alaina Campbell Kennedy McGregor Giselle Carter Darerien Rivers Emma Metzger Kiara Driscoll

Windsor Wildcats

Head Coach: Warren Woodiwiss Assistant Coaches: Jim Milligan, Sean Downey Trainer: Jennifer Eden Candy

Head Coach: Marc Cameron Associate Coaches: Jeremy Brock, Dennis Aarts Trainers: Scott Bentley, Deb Bentley

Head Coach: Jeff McGregor Assistant Coaches: Jason Fleet, Jason Carter Trainer: Ben Driscoll Manager: Sandy Vincent

Head Coach: Brian Burnley Assistant. Coaches: Marc Hilker, Ryan Hall Trainer: Mandy Herteis Manager: Lisa Mooney-Cyr

Head Coach: Scott Wildgust Assistant Coaches: Bevan Moir, Andrew Taylor Trainer: Aimee Ivey Manager: Hilary Reinecker

Kitchener Arenas The Activa Complex – 135 Lennox Lewis Way, Kitchener, ON N2C 2V1 Don McLaren Arena – 61 Green Street, Kitchener, ON N2G 4K9 Grand River Arena – 555 Heritage Dr. Kitchener, ON N2B 3K9 The Kitchener Memorial Auditiorium Complex – 400 East Ave. Kitchener, ON N2H 1Z6 The Sportsworld Crossing – Twin Pads – 35 Sportsworld Crossing, Kitcheneer, ON N2P 2J1 Oktoberfest Atom Hockey Tournament 2013

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TOURNAMENT RULES Kitchener Minor Hockey Association

Oktoberfest International Atom Tournament October 24–27, 2013 It is the prime objective of the Oktoberfest International Atom Tournament Committee, Sponsors, and Volunteers to provide an exciting, fun filled and competitive Atom Tournament for participants, teams and fans. Kitchener Minor Hockey Association firmly believes that all players, coaches and team officials have the right to participate and compete in a tournament free of harassment. Therefore the tournament operating committee will not tolerate any harassing or abuse behavior directed at any individual participating in this tournament. It is the responsibility of each Coach and Coaching Staff to ensure that all members of the team behave in a respectful sportsman like manner at all times. Parents and fans will also be held to a high standard and required to act in a sportsman like, respectful manner during the tournament. We thank all participants for taking part in the Oktoberfest International Atom Tournament in this our 40th year. May you all leave this tournament weekend with great memories filled with lots of new and lasting friendships. General rules and Information This Tournament is for Atom aged 2003 players born after December 31, 2002. The ice resurfacing will take place before the start of each game. The tournament will consist of the following Boys Divisions: AAA, AA, A, Minor Development, and (2) Girls Divisions of A and B. The Boys Divisions will consist A minimum of (8) eight teams and a maximum of (20) twenty teams. The Girls Divisions will consist of a minimum of (4) be divided into (2) two groups of (4) four teams and a maximum of (8) eight teams. TIE BREAKING FORMULA: In the event two or more teams are tied in points, for (1st) first place in a Division, or Wild card position at the conclusion of preliminary round play, the following tie breaking formula will be instituted: The HEAD TO HEAD RESULT of the two teams tied (two way ties only). The best, “Goals for/GOALS SCORED FOR + GOALS SCORED AGAINST” ratio in preliminary round games. The team with the LEAST AMOUNT OF GOALS AGAINST in preliminary round play. Team with the MOST GOALS SCORED in preliminary round play. Team who scored the FIRST GOAL, in the Head to Head game. Team with the LOWEST NUMBER of penalty minutes. FINALLY IF STILL TIED … A COIN TOSS BY THE TOURNAMENT CHAIRPERSON. SEMI-FINAL AND CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND REMATCHES: If, a scheduled semi-final game is between two teams who played against each other in preliminary round play, the Tournament Committee

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WILL change opponents in an effort to ensure teams do not meet twice before Championship games. The lower ranked team will be moved down one (1) position unless; it is the last team in the standings in which case the team will move up one (1) position. If the issue is not resolved with two (2) teams playing twice against each other in the semi-final round, the RULES Committee reserves the right to place the teams as they see fit to prevent this from occurring. Division winners and any Wild card teams, where applicable will advance to the Play-off round where one (1) team in each game will be eliminated. All teams are guaranteed four (4) games. All teams must be prepared to start their games up to (15) minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The maximum amount of games played in the tournament will be six (6) games. Two (2) points will be awarded for each WIN and one (1) point for each tie in the preliminary round. All Tournament games will be three (3) periods of hockey with all periods consisting of 12 minutes (12-12-12). There will be a two (2) minute Rest Period between the second and third period. There will be no overtime played in the preliminary round. Overtime will played, if necessary, in all Play-off round games. All Playoff round overtime games will be Sudden Victory. OVERTIME FORMAT: Semi-final and Championship games will consist of one (1) ten (10) minute period of four on four (4 on 4) Sudden Victory play. Teams may substitute players freely during the overtime period. IF THE GAME IS NOT DECIDED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE TEN (10) MINUTE OVERTIME PERIOD: A THREE (3) PLAYER NHL STYLE SHOOT- OUT, WILL TAKE PLACE. THE team that scores the MOST goals during the shoot-out will advance. IF THE TEAMS ARE STILL TIED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE FIRST SHOOT OUT ROUND: A SUDDEN VICTORY SHOOT-OUT, WILL TAKE PLACE.UNTIL ONE TEAM HAS SCORED ONE (1) MORE GOAL THAN THE OTHER TEAM. A PLAYER MAY NOT SHOOT A SECOND TIME UNTIL ALL PLAYERS ON EACH TEAM, EXCLUDING GOALIES, HAVE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOOT. A complete game schedule will be forwarded approximately two (2) weeks prior to the start of the first game of the tournament. The game schedule will also be posted on the website @ www.kitchenerminorhockey.com Tournament games will commence on Friday October 25, 2013. All teams will play two (2) games on Friday October 25; two (2) games

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TOURNAMENT RULES on Saturday October 26. Semi-final and Championship games will be played on Sunday October 27. Hockey Canada and Alliance Hockey Official Rules will be in effect for all tournament games. All coaches and team staff are encouraged to review Hockey Canada and Alliance Hockey Official Rules prior to the start of the Tournament. Each participating team must be an official affiliated, registered with Hockey Canada or USA Hockey. All teams must provide Tournament officials at the time of registration a Travel permit, and official Team Roster and their approved Affiliate player lists prior to playing your first game of the tournament. All team Coaches and Managers must sign the game sheets before each game. Each team must provide a contact person with a cell phone number that Tournament officials can contact if required during the tournament. The tournament office at each of our facilities will post Dressing Room assignments on the Board in the office. Team managers must obtain dressing room keys from the Tournament office leaving vehicle keys as a deposit. Dressing room keys must be returned to the tournament office within thirty minutes following the end of the game. Dressing rooms must be free of any refuse by placing it in the containers provided. Teams will be responsible for any damages or littering to Dressing Rooms and any other Arena facilities. Please report any damage to officials in the Tournament office. Teams are not allowed on the ice surface until the “Zamboni” doors are closed, a coach and an on ice official must also be is present before player enter the ice surface. There will be No Exceptions. Teams must have two sets of game Jerseys. The team listed as Home team will wear Dark colored jerseys. Teams listed as Away or Visitor will wear Light colored jerseys. In the event of a color conflict or dispute the Tournament official present reserves the right to make the final decision. As a Hockey Canada and Alliance Hockey sanctioned event, body checking is strictly prohibited in all ATOM Division play. All participants must wear BNQ approved throat/neck protectors. Mouth/tooth guards are strongly recommended and they must be worn properly at all times.

Any contact to the head, face, throat and neck is strictly prohibited. Stick infractions will be strictly enforced. Hockey Canada Rules will be the tournament standard. Referee decisions in matters of judgement are final. Shared RESPECT is paramount. Spectators are “NOT PERMITTED” to enter the CHANGE AREAS or DRESSING ROOMS at any time. It is the duty of Team Managers to respect and enforce this rule at all times. GAME OFFICIALS: All games will be officiated by registered HOCKEY CANADA, OHF and ALLIANCE HOCKEY officials. Referees shall judge all goals from the ice surface. All Tournament games including the semi’s and finals will be officiated by a two (2) man officiating crew. ARENAS: All teams will play at one or all arenas listed. The Activa Sport Complex Don McLaren Arena Grand River Arena Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex. Sports World Crossing Twin Pads. Please Note: There will be NO TIME OUTS PERMITTED in this Tournament. There will be NO OVERTIME played during Preliminary Round games. If the teams are tied after regulation time in preliminary round games, the game will end a tie. One point for the tie will be awarded to each team toward the Tournament standings. Game times will commence with a (3) Three minute warm-up, beginning when the “Zamboni” doors close and a coach is present. The timekeeper shall signal the end of the warm-up and commencement of the first period of play by sounding the buzzer. Teams who are not ready to participate in a warm-up period will forfeit their warm-up period. Players in uniform and a maximum of five (5) team officials will be permitted on the Players bench area during game play.

For a complete list of tournament rules please visit the tournament website @ www.kitchenerminorhockey.com

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Donna Weber’s Sponsored Kids

KSA President Bill Pegg (left) accepts thanks from Eric Skovsgaard (Director, Sponsored Kids Program, right) for KSA’s $2,500 donation to Donna Weber’s Sponsored Kids Program.

KSA has been a regular annual supporter of the program, which has been instrumental in ensuring that no child who wants to play hockey is turned away for lack of finances. With 137 players receiving assistance during the 2012/13 hockey season, the program now requires over $100, 000 to operate. Recognizing that other sports groups may need support to offer similar programs, this year KSA initiated the KSA Fee-assistance Program. The program provides funding support to local minor sports groups that publicly promote the fact that they subsidize registration fees for those who otherwise may not be able to afford to participate.

Presentation on integrity in sport, cheating, and performance-enhancing drugs

Bob Copeland, University of Waterloo Athletics Director, was the guest speaker at KSA’s September 17th dinner meeting. His topic, “Integrity and Valuesbased Sport,” included a recap of the steroid scandal with the U of W football team, some follow-up developments, and other abuse situations. His focus was on positive outcomes, including the founding of a local pilot program called “Succeed Clean.”

Bob Copeland shared his experiences and insights regarding a range of issues related to integrity in sport. He reviewed several positive outcomes of the football steroid issue, including a local pilot program called “Succeed Clean” that should be of interest to coaches and influencers of young athletes. Bob’s talk led to considerable discussion and numerous questions covering the entire spectrum of sports – both recreational and competitive – and all age levels. Whether it be enhanced performance, appearance, or speed of development/recovery, substance abuse is an ongoing problem and requires constant attention. While punishment and consequences for breaking the rules will always be necessary, educational and motivational programs such as “Succeed Clean” act to create awareness and focus on playing fair.

WHAT KSA DOES: KSA is in the business of raising money through 50/50 sales at Kitchener Rangers home games, bingo at the KW Gaming Centre, Spin 12 and other opportunities in order to provide financial support to community and minor sports organizations. KSA helps organizations and athletes from Kitchener, Waterloo, and Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich townships that demonstrate an innovative need or special project.

KSA donations made this year (as of June, 2013) = $167, 030

UPCOMING KSA DINNERS Anyone is welcome to attend KSA’s monthly dinners, held at the Edelweiss Sports Bar (dinners are typically the third Tuesday of each month). Please let us know you are coming so we can arrange appropriate seating and make proper meal arrangements. More info at www.kitchenersports.ca. Nov 19 (Volunteer Recognition Dinner Special Guest: Kitchener Mayor Carl Zehr) Jan 21 (Mike Farwell) Feb 18 (TBA) Mar 18 (Referee/officiating speaker) Apr 15 (ISC - Fastball) May 20 (Athlete of the Year) June 17 (Scholarship Awards) *Reminder that nomination forms and dinner confirmations must be submitted ASAP for the November 19th Volunteer Recognition Dinner (info online).

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Healthy recipes for growing athletes Pumpkin Walnut Bran Muffins Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup wheat bran ¼ cup wheat germ 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar 1 egg ¼ cup canola oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup pumpkin puree ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 12 cup muffin pan, lightly grease or line with paper cups. In a large bowl, combine flour, bran, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg, oil and vanilla until blended. Stir in pumpkin. Pour over flour mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in walnuts. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes or until tops are browned and a tester inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely. Note: You can cook your own pie pumpkin to make the puree or you can use canned pumpkin puree. Just be sure not to use pumpkin pie filling which is sweetened.

Orange Quinoa with Sweet Potato Serves: 4 to 6 Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr Ingredients: 2 yellow or orange sweet potatoes 2 cups fresh squeeze orange juice 1 cup quinoa 1 tsp sea salt ½ cup raw walnuts 2 handfuls of arugula 2 oranges 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt (to taste)

Step 1: Steaming the Sweet Potatoes To start, wash and scrub the potatoes. Set up a steamer. Fill with one inch of water and place over medium-high heat. Place the potatoes into the steamer insert and place over the simmering water. Cover and steam the potatoes for about 20 to 25 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Step 2: Cooking the Quinoa Rinse the quinoa if necessary (check the manufacturer’s instructions on the package). To rinse the quinoa, place the grain in a bowl and twice the amount of water. Swirl thoroughly and scoop out small stones or debris. Pour through a fine strainer. If the water is dirty, repeat the procedure. Drain well. To cook the quinoa, juice the oranges. Place the quinoa, orange juice and salt into a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil, stirring to break up any lumps of quinoa. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover and let cook for 20-30 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the grains are translucent. Once done, small steam holes should appear on the surface. Remove from the heat. Place a tea towel under the lid to absorb any steam and let rest for about 7-10 minutes. Note: Some brands of quinoa do not require rinsing and can be used directly. Cooking time for quinoa may vary. It may take only 15-20 minutes but with a different brand and type of liquid, it may take 30 minutes.

Step 3: Peeling the Steamed Sweet Potatoes Once the steamed potatoes are cooked through and are cool enough to handle, peel them. Dice the sweet potatoes and add them to the pot with the quinoa. Cover. Step 4: Preparing the Rest of the Ingredients Wash, clean and spin dry the arugula and tear into bite-size pieces. Next, peel and segment the oranges and squeeze the juice into a bowl. Roughly chop the walnuts and gather the oil and sea salt. Step 5: Finishing the Dish To finish the dish, gently fluff the quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Add the walnuts and arugula and gently toss to combine. Add the orange segments, orange juice, olive oil and sea salt. Toss again and season to taste with more salt or a squeeze of lemon juice, if necessary. Serve.

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KMHA drafted players update Photos courtesy of player families Last April’s OHL Priority Selection saw several KMHA players drafted – we caught up with some of those players to see what they are up to six months later:

Jake Cascagnette Nathan Bastian Bastian has gotten off to a great start in Junior B, playing for the Brantford 99ers. Having already put-up 10 points in his first eight games, Bastian is excited for what lies ahead in his hockey career.

Cascagnette was excited to be drafted by his home-town Kitchener Rangers and had a great time at the Rangers’ main camp. Playing this season with the Dutchmen, Cascagnette scored his first goal vs. Stratford, and is loving the intensity and pace of this new level of play.

Stephen Gibson Following a successful training camp with the Steelheads, Gibson is working hard this season at Hill Academy in Vaughn to improve his game. The school allows him to travel to tournaments across North America, and gives him the ability to be on the ice and in the gym on a daily basis.

Alex Black Alex Black is enjoying a successful start with the Cambridge Winterhawks this season – the team has won four of its first five games, with Black netting a goal and three assists.

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Hockey’s Masked Men displayed at NHL Alumni Gala By Michael Slotwinski and SportsXpress Team Michael Slotwinski is the Canadian artist behind the ‘Hockey’s Masked Men’ series – a selection of largescale oil paintings featuring some of hockey’s most prominent goalie masks. Slotwinski has recently been on tour with his collection (now featuring over twenty paintings spanning five decades of NHL net-minders), visiting art galleries and OHL hockey rinks across the province. Slotwinski was recently invited to attend the NHL Alumni Awards Gala Dinner in Toronto, and shares his experience meeting and speaking with some of the biggest names in hockey:

NHLA Men of the Year Each year the NHL Alumni Association recognizes stars from the past and present, and friends of our hockey family, for their outstanding contribution to hockey, both on and off the ice. This year’s award recipients included: Pat Quinn (who received the Man of the Year Award), Russ Conway (who was awarded the Keith McCreary 7th Man Award), and a special tribute to Jeff Bauman and Carlos Arredondo (both survivors and heroes of the Boston Marathon incident), who were recognized with the Ace Bailey Award of Courage.

Grand Ballroom of NHLA Gala Awards Dinner My ‘Hockey’s Masked Men’ display had the fortunate placement in the main foyer that led all of the hockey legends and guests to the Grand Ballroom for the night’s events. It was something else to have hockey players who actually played with many of the goalies I’ve Michael Slotwinski stands in front of a series of banners featuring the NHL’s ‘Man of the Year’ award recipients at the NHL painted looking at my paintAlumni Gala Awards Dinner. ings and talking to me about them. Some of the highlights of the ballroom were a row of tables were speaking with the brother of Greg featuring the jerseys of all teams past Harrison – the artist who created many and present. At the center of attenof the masks I’ve painted – saying ‘contion was a great stage setting with gratulations’ to Pat Quinn on receiving the banners of all players that have his Man of the Year Award and listening received the Man of the Year award to his admirable speech during the dinduring past ceremonies. It was interestner, speaking with Pat Stapleton about ing to see a room full of hockey jerseys artwork and his time as a milk-man in being signed by so many hockey stars my hometown of Sarnia during the offand names all at once. Why not take seasons earlier in his career, and talking advantage of such an occasion where to Mike Krushelnyski about his involveso many people have gathered together ment on Battle with the Blades. all at once, and to make something The Grand Ballroom was set up in good come of it – such as signing these spectacular fashion, with a jersey hung jerseys for donations, charity, and other over every seat and other gifts preofferings. sented to each guest. Along the middle And finally, I would like to say thank you to Wendy McCreary, the Director of NHLA and the evening’s events, for allowing me to come and display my artwork. I had a great time and the entire ceremony was beautifully set up. More information on the Hockey’s Masked Men series, as well as other artwork and commissions by Michael Slotwinski can be found at www.slotsartstudio.com or by emailing Michael@ slotsartstudio.com.

Mike Krushelnyski and guests in front of the ‘Hockey’s Masked Men display’

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Right: A selection of paintings from Michael Slotwinski’s ‘Hockey’s Masked Men’ series – prints of the masks are available, in addition to original commissioned artwork at www.slotsartstudio.com.

“All-Timer” – Martin Brodeur

“Brute” – Andy Moog

“Bullseye” – Ken Dryden

“Captain” – Roberto Luongo

“Stitches” – Gerry Cheevers

“Fuhry Before The Storm” – Grant Fuhr

“Guardian” – Bernie Parent

“Hawk-Eye” – Tony Esposito

“Soapy” – Doug Soetaert

“The Lost Years” – Mike Palmateer

“Vintage” – Jacques Plante

“Wings” – Jim Rutherford

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Eight decades of hockey history By SportsXpress Team, with special thanks to Pat Doherty for archival photos and documents. This season the Kitchener Minor Hockey Association celebrates 80 years of hockey programming. From its humble beginnings on modest outdoor

a form of recreational pick-up hockey which was typically played on frozen ponds, and eventually became part of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.

recreationally in Kitchener, and eventually decided to form the Rural Juvenile League. Unlike the perfectly-conditioned arenas of today, players in earlier times faced tough conditions and played by a very different set of rules. Minor hockey veteran and local legend, Pat Doherty (former coach, manager and president of KMHA), sheds some light on what it was like to play hockey back when the league was first getting off the ground:

“The net was simply two pieces of iron embedded in the ice with no netting behind, and a judge would stand behind the posts and wave a white flag to signal a goal (a precarious position, as more often than not the judge had to dodge flying pucks). “ rinks, KMHA now brings the game of hockey to thousands of kids every year, and continues to grow. The league began back in 1934 as

Key participants in the formation of the league included John H. Lauman, Ernie Goman, Father Jerome Arnold, and Beland Honderich. The four men played

Humble beginnings

One of the biggest factors athletes had to contend with was the weather – there were no covered rinks at the time, and the season was at the mercy of Mother Nature (typically beginning

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sportshistory two feet high, and falling into them could be dangerous. The rules of play were also a bit different: seven players were on the ice, including a centre, left and right winger, and a defensive pair (called ‘point’ and ‘cover point’), in addition to the goalie and the ‘rover’ – typically the best player on the team, who had no set position on the ice. The defensive players skated one behind the other, rather than side-by-side, and forward passing was not allowed by any player. The net was simply two pieces of iron embedded in the ice with no netting behind, and a judge would stand behind the posts and wave a white flag to signal a goal (a precarious position, as more often than not the judge had to dodge flying pucks). Despite humble rinks and equipment, hockey at this time was played for fun – a value that continues to be instilled eight decades later in the young athletes of Kitchener Minor Hockey.

This 1951 photo of Victoria Park in Kitchener shows the humble beginnings that KMHA has built upon in 80 years of hockey programming.

in December and ending sometime in March, temperatures could make the hockey season very unpredictable). Players had to arrive dressed (or risk

freezing!) and equipment was sparse. Most players didn’t have proper gloves, so hand injuries were common as a result of slashing. The boards were only

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Icing the best physique: the squat By John Thiel The sport of hockey is a complex game. Hockey requires the individual to possess numerous abilities that, often times, must be working simultaneously. Speed, power, agility, vision, stability, coordination, intelligence and balance are all important facets of the game of

hockey. In this segment of “Icing the best physique,” we will be focusing on a basic, but important movement – the squat. Today, hockey is all about speed and efficiency. A player’s ability to skate has become a very important physical quality that scouts and coaches look for. In order to get faster, you have to get stronger, and since hockey is a game where leg strength is of the utmost importance, we will begin with a staple in almost every professional hockey player’s conditioning program: The squat requires the athlete to use his/her entire body. The core is activated to maintain an upright posture, the legs and hips allow the downward and upward portion of the movement, and if a barbell or dumbbells are used, the upper body is used to hold the weights. A squat will help increase the athlete’s range of motion and develop the leg strength necessary to increase speed.

Steps to complete the exercise safely and effectively: 1. Begin with your feet shoulder width apart. Arms are held at your sides or out in front of your chest. 2. Slowly begin to bend your knees and push your hips and bum back like you are sitting in a chair. Lower yourself in a controlled fashion until your legs are parallel to the floor, or knees are bent 90 degrees or slightly lower. Make sure to inhale during this part of the exercise. 3. When you get to the bottom of the movement, push through your heels, keep your feet flat on the floor, then exhale and come back up to the starting athletic position. *It may be important to consult with a personal trainer if the athlete has limited exercise experience.

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