Ice Times Magazine January 2010

“Keep your kids out of hot water, put them on ice” JANUARY 2010 PRICELE$$

INSIDE For The Good of the Game / Life Lessons on Ice / Blade Babe / Cornerstones of a Complete Athlete / The Messenger / MHOA / Behind the Bench

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Houston Wild Squirt A team Wins Fall Round-up Gold Division.

The Dallas Stars will be celebrating Hockey Weekend Across America during both the January 29th and January 31st games. Hockey families from all leagues and levels are encouraged to participate by wearing your team’s jersey to each game. Tickets to both games are available to all hockey families, teams and participants at HALF PRICE in select areas (both upper and lower level seats).

For more information, please call John Higgins at 214.387.5541 or email at

[email protected].

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Megan Servaes with the Alliance all Girls Team.

#50 Preston Roberts Assistance Captain for Rockwall Ice Hockey Varsity High School Team.

Daniel Mignault is all smiles for the New Year.

So which one do you think will win the puck?

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Houston Wild Midget Minor AA 93 team wins Fall Round up Midget Major AA Platinum Division. Lucas Mendes skating with the puck.

Blake Webster challenges the net.

Frank Steinway plays for the Titans, mite level.

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Keith Andresen, Senior Director,

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For the Good of the GameBy Keith Andresen

Avoid the Post-Holiday Blues

Hockey in Texas can be a year round adventure. Many teams begin with

tryouts in May and don’t get off the ice until the playoffs are over the following March or April. While many coaches, players and families enjoy this level of commitment it is important that everyone recognize the potential for burnout. January is a challenging time of the year when it comes to mental and physical fatigue. The excitement of the holidays is over and players are back in school. Maybe your team participated in a tournament or two, which while fun, can add to the challenge of refocusing. However now it is time to get back on the ice to begin your teams stretch drive to the end of the season. Whether your team is sailing along at the top of the standings or has settled somewhere in the middle there are things coaches, players and parents can do to make sure that your team has a positive finish to the end of the season. For the PLAYERS, it’s a matter of getting back to the basics. Come to the rink with a positive attitude. There is nothing more important or contagious than a smile. Show your coaches and teammates that you are ready to go to work and prove it once you get on the ice. Finish every drill at top speed and lead by example. It’s easy, especially on teams with a losing record, to develop bad work habits. In many cases all it takes is one or two key players to drag everyone else down. By the same token one or two players can elevate those around them. Players also need to remember the little things. Skate through plays, finish checks, go hard to the net and keep your stick on the ice are all things we hear coaches preach every day. Remember these and your level of play will rise as

will the play of those around you. Details are important and critical to your success as an individual as well as a team. PARENTS can also help assure a positive end to the season by remembering a few simple guidelines. Do not base the success of your son or daughter’s season on wins, losses, goals or assists. Very few teams win championships each season, and if every team’s success were based on winning there would be a lot of disappointment. Instead of focusing on winning and losing, you should focus on the “Ingredients of Success.” Work ethic and positive attitude are things parents can influence. When parents lead by example and remain positive in their support of their child and team, the results can be amazing. I understand it can be very frustrating to watch your child struggle through a losing season, but remain positive and let them know that it’s not only winning that counts, but attitude, hard work and fun. This is youth hockey and it’s a game where most kids just want to play and have fun. Help make sure that it is always fun for the kids and you. Therein lies the definition and reward of a great season. For the COACHES, the ability to anticipate the post holiday let down is important. Start by making sure you communicate openly with your players and team. Take the time to have individual meetings with each player. Let them know what they do well and what they need to work on. Explain to each player his/her role on the team and clearly explain your expectations for the remainder of the season. As a coach it is also important to listen. When discussing goals get input from the players. After all it is their team. Even 9-10 year old players have ideas and thoughts on what they want out of the season. It doesn’t matter what age

you are everyone needs to feel involved and important. Nothing will make a young hockey player feel more involved than allowing them to have input on the direction of the team. The coach must also make sure discipline is maintained. The quickest way for a coach to lose credibility with players and parents is to not enforce discipline. Be fair and consistent but make sure nothing is overlooked. Players must be held accountable for their actions both on and off the ice when around the rink or at team functions. By allowing discipline to slide a good coach can become less effective and will lose the respect of both players and parents. The coach must also make sure the team has fun. Make sure that there is an element of fun in everything you do. Design practices so that drills are not only teaching tools but enjoyable. Keep everyone moving and keep a smile on your face. I can guarantee that a team with a positive attitude is a direct result of a coach with a positive attitude. Finally I think January is a great time for a team-building event. Whether it’s laser tag, a movie or an off ice workout followed by some pizza it’s important to strengthen the bonds outside of the rink. Team success not only depends on team skill but also just as important is team chemistry. The dynamic of building relationships between parents, p l a y e r s a n d coaches can be an exciting part of a team’s personality. These relationships will help you enjoy a positive finish to the season regardless of your teams record. ■

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Monthly ColumnsFor The Good of the Game . . . . . . . 5Life Lessons on Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Blade Babe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Cornerstones of a Complete Athlete . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Metroplex Hockey Offi cials Assn. . . 15The Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Hockey From the Neck Up. . . . . . . 18Behind the Bench. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Holton Schwartz, skating hard.

Jacob Yaseen (DPSC Stars Select Plano - McBey - Squirt A) taking a

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www.JPS-hockey.comGeorge Gwozdecky – Head Hockey Coach, University of Denver WCHA“AttheUniversityofDenverweareproudthat33%ofourhockeyteam is comprised of players from the state of Colorado andtherefore I am supportive of any opportunity that gives younghockeyplayers fromourstatea chance todevelopand receivetheexposure to theJuniorAhockeycoachesaswellascollegehockeyprograms.

Brad Buetow has played and coached at the highest level ofNCAADivision Icollegecompetitionandknowswhat it takes toplayatthislevel.SomeofBrad’sformerplayerswhoarecurrentlyplayingattheUniversityofDenverincludeChrisNutiniandLukeSalazar.”

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Kevin Hartzell – GM/Head Coach Sioux Falls Stampede USHL“BradBuetow,DirectorofJPS,wasmycollegecoachwhenIplayedattheUniversityofMinnesotaandIfeelthatwithBrad’scontactJPSisoneofthetopexposurecampsforjuniors,prep,midget,andcollegescouts.Wewillenjoycomingoutandfeelitisveryworthwhile.CoachBuetow,JPSDirector,hascoachedinDivisionICollegefor20years,scoutedandcoachedintheprosforseveralyearsandwithhisnetworkhehashelpedmycareerimmediately.”

Dean Blais – Head Coach University of Nebraska-Omaha CCHA“We are looking forward to scouting players out of the JPSshowcase.Thecompetitionisexcellentandtherewillbeseveralscouts/coachesfromallthejuniorA/Bandcollegelevels.”

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Luke Salazar and Chris Nutini – Division I Players“BradBuetow,whowasourmidgetcoach,alongwithparticipatinginJPS,wasveryinstrumental ingettingusseenandhavingtheUniversityofDenver(DivisionI)giveusaspotontheirteam.”

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Life Lessons On Ice by Kim Tinkham, Editor

Hockey Wellness – by Lita Regala

The holidays are usually celebrated with wonderful meals and desserts. Even gift-giving includes sweets and spirits. Most of all, it is when families

and friends usually spend time together.

After Hanukah and Christmas celebrations, the most popular New Year’s resolution is “to lose weight.” Many of us put on a few extra pounds at this time, so we need to get back on track if we already had a healthy regimen in place before the holidays and if not, start one!

The festivities may end after January 1st, but a health resolution can be a family affair for the New Year. Family workouts are becoming a new craze as people are realizing the importance of fitness for not only themselves, but also for their children. In his “Healthy Family Makover Series,” Dr. Oz says “It’s not about being perfect, but about setting a good example and creating a healthy routine for your children.”

Workout 101 has been offering family fitness and nutritional programs. Parents and their children can learn how to become and stay healthier through exercise and diet together.

What better way to start 2010 than with the wellbeing of you and your family!

Call Coach Dan at 214-405-6017, e-mail: [email protected] or visit us on Facebook.

For nutritional information contactLita Regala, Herbalife Independent Distributor 888-238-2591

or e-mail: [email protected] Cloud (#16) battles for the face off.

As most of you know, I c e T i m e s

Magazine is now in its fourth season of ‘supporting the growth and success of amateur ice hockey in Texas and Oklahoma’. When we first started this magazine so many of our friends told us that they loved the magazine but just didn’t see how it could keep going without major funding. Well, we haven’t had major funding and we are still here. That tapping sound you hear is me knocking on wood. For four seasons now we have published pictures and information that we felt were of interest and benefit to the readers of the magazine. We have tried our best to make it as fair as possible. There have been times when it may have seemed that some associations was represented more noticeably in the magazine than others. That was only because we received so many more pictures

My Shameless Plug To The Associationsfrom parents of those associations. I guess some associations have more parents taking pictures than others. We are thankful for every picture we do receive, and we hope that by publishing those pictures it has made a difference in the lives of young hockey players and very proud parents in the area. Well, here is my shameless plug. We are asking hockey associations to support the magazine my purchasing monthly ad space in the magazine. Wait, before you start to say that your association can’t afford it, let me give you my ‘you can’t afford not to’ pitch. Here goes. Each month Ice Times Magazine is placed in every hockey rink in the DFW area and is made available to hockey rinks throughout Texas and Oklahoma (all they have to do is ask) and also made available online to anyone who has internet access. If your association is trying to reach the hockey families in the Texas or Oklahoma area there is no better way to do that than Ice Times Magazine. You could take out an ad in USA Hockey Magazine but that would be overkill, not to mention the price alone would be prohibitive. How do you get the information about your association out to those hockey players and parents who may be looking for camps, tournaments and associations? Wouldn’t it be great if you had monthly

information about your association that Ice Times readers could see in every issue? There IS something to be said for consistency. If you agree with me that Ice Times would be the most effective way to reach the hockey community then your next question may very well be, “yes, but how do we afford it?” I have an answer for you. If I were an association I would charge each player a nominal fee of $25 more each season to cover advertising expenses. This could allow the larger associations to have a budget for advertising year round and the smaller associations to at least advertise when absolutely necessary. This helps the players by making the association better known so that it can grow and thus attract better coaches, host better camps and tournaments and attract the interest of more players and therefore grow even bigger. By having more players interested in playing for an association it helps to defray costs for ice, jerseys, coaches, etc. In the long run the cost of advertising is more than enough made up through the growth of the association. For those of you who are thinking, yes, but we have enough players – are there really any of you out there that are thinking that? – I have to remind you that hockey parents are always looking for a better association for

their player and just because you have that talented young player now doesn’t mean that he or she won’t be wooed away next season by a bigger, stronger, more attractive association. Perhaps one that is advertising regularly in Ice Times? Yes, I know. I am playing to your fear of losing out to another association. Hey, I have been involved in hockey in this area for well over a decade and have seen entire associations come and go. Maverick teams have shot up and then shot back down again. Hockey, like everything in life, goes up and down. Why not be in control of your future by advertising your association’s highlights, coaches, teams, tournaments, camps and tryouts? If you have ice all year long you can advertise all year long. If nothing else, would you consider advertising in Ice Times Magazine because it is YOUR magazine about YOUR player and YOUR association? If you want to learn more about how to do just that and want to get a great deal on year-round ad space please contact me. I do want to say THANK YOU to our current advertisers who help make this magazine a reality each and every month. You are needed and appreciated. Enjoy the issue! [email protected] 817-291-8465

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Blade Babe By Scarlett Chambers

If you want to contact Scarlett please email her at bladebabe@

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When talking with Bart Shoulders, no matter the question, the topic

always comes back to one thing, that is how much he loves his job. Originally from Texarkana, Texas, Bart had been in building operations

with KERA for 15 years until the recent recession forced them to lay off part of their staff. Luckily he had heard about a position with the Dr Pepper Star Center. He knew nothing about hockey but promised that he knew all aspects of taking good care of a building. When he was hired he received a crash course in driving the zamboni and after working for two

weeks with Dave Copeland and William Murphy in Farmers Branch they turned him lose. Once on staff with Dr Pepper Star Center In Euless, he learned by trial and error, books, from others around him and via the internet. “You can go online and chat with these guys or call guys in places like Colorado and they will talk to you for hours.” Above all Bart had one main theory

that his crew must buy into in order to be successful, and that is to have a clean building, good customer service skills and most importantly a great sheet of ice. “If we have those things then they will want to come back to our rink. When players in tournaments that come from up north tell you that you have good ice, you know you are doing a good job.” Bart also took his crew to McKinney to get their new sheets up and running and then to Austin to put in the ice for the new AHL team, the Texas Stars. He shared that the Christmas shows and figure skating competitions are also a rush for him as people come to his rink, but the most satisfying part of his job? “At night, after the last cut of the day, I will walk upstairs and look down on the clean sheet of ice. It looks like glass and it’s ready for the next day. I love this job.” ■

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All Texas hockey fans are encouraged to visit USA Hockey’s website at

usahockey.com/adm to learn about the American Development Model and

Long Term Athlete Development.

All Texas hockey fans should review the weekend event schedule below and come out

to support their favorite local hockey team or player at an upcoming event. The action

will be non-stop, so come on down! Visit the TAHA website for more information.

2010 Planned Events

Jan 30 TAHA Winter Meeting (Dallas)

Jan 29-31 Hockey Weekend Across America

Feb 18-21 States: Tier I (Dallas)Feb 26-28 States: Tier II (Dallas)Mar 5-7 Districts: Tier Girls (Dallas)Mar 12-14 Districts: Tier 1 Youth (AZ)Mar 19-21 TAC Boys/Girls (Dallas)Mar 26-28 Texas Cup HS States (Dallas)Mar 26-28 Nationals: Girls/Womens (WI)

Apr 7-11 Nationals: All Youth (varies)

Apr 14-18 High School Nationals (IL)Apr 14-18 HS Showcase (Pittsburgh)May 6-9 RMD Player Dev. Camp (SLC)

USA Hockey has set January 29-31, 2010 as

“Hockey Weekend Across America”

to celebrate our great game and all who play it. This will also provide some awesome opportunities to those who

haven’t played before. More info is available at

www.usahockey.com by clicking on the icon in

the lower right. Please join TAHA and all USA Hockey members by wearing your

jersey to school Friday, bring a friend to the rink Saturday and honor your

hockey heroes on Sunday.

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The Cornerstones of a Complete AthleteBy Kellie Schriver

Kellie Schriver L.C.D.C., AACBoard Certified

Professional Christian Counselor: Contact Kellie at

www.texcansportsconsulting.com or 972-816-4004

Welcome to 2010! We call Time out, but remember it’s just as important to call a Time In! As I sit here in my cold home away from home, (The Hockey Rink) I can reflect over the past years and all of the precious memories, life lessons, and learning opportunities provided for me and my sons, and it warms my heart. The beginning of every New Year provides us with the opportunity to reflect over the past year and prepare for the New Year to come in. It’s a chance to pause and call a Time out and take an emotional and spiritual inventory of our lives. Developing and maintaining a healthy mind, body and spirit requires us to pause and evaluate our beliefs, goals, disappointments, accomplishments, and losses as we go. It ’s kind of like the annual year end team party, reflecting over the past season, the wins, losses and results of all the hard work. It is so important to joyfully celebrate our achievements and to feel happy, encouraged, hopeful, connected and loved. But at the same time, it is just as important to carefully identify

2010! Time out – Time In

and acknowledge any forms of loss that we have experienced. We need to feel these difficult and sometimes devastating feelings of pain and loss, i.e. experiencing the grieving process, to progress forward and not get sick, in our Mind, Body, and Spirits. Without this, we can’t or will not let the loss go. It’s when we avoid these feelings that we can become sick, often reaching for something outside of ourselves to ease or numb our pain. And thus begins the cycle of the ups and downs of unresolved emotions. There are many different types and levels of loss. For example: the loss of a childhood, the death of a child, divorce, illness, loss of a job, a move, even emotional change. Loss is painful on all levels, and can be devastating. Not so different than the loss of a practice game, the loss of a league game, the loss of a tournament, or the loss of an International Championship. To progress through our pain, we must allow ourselves to grieve, and be allowed to grieve in our own way with the appropriate amount of time needed. Like a Time Out!

However, we do not want to stand between the pain and joy, or the past and present. Rather, we want to reflect over the past, look to the future, live in the moment, feel our feelings both joy and sorrow, and avoid a spiritual standstill. Its time to clear our mind, clean out the old wounds, let go of the past, and make room for the new! Take an inventory of ourselves, forgive and let go! Live One Day at a Time, and call a Time In! “Dwell not on the past – only on the present. Let go of all the fear of the future, of poverty, of suffering, of loss. Let go of all thoughts of unkindness’ and bitterness, all your dislikes, your resentments, and your sense of failure, your disappointment in self or others. Let go of the gloom… let us leave all the old hurt in the past and this year focus on today.” By A.J. Russell (God Calling) We can choose to anticipate good, look for the positive, and practice forgiveness everyday. But live life to its fullest in the present moment; embrace whatever life brings with all its joys and sorrows.

Helen Keller said: “Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing”. I send my heartfelt wish for you and yours to have peace, joy, contentment, and hope for the New Year, with a healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit! ■

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The Dallas Stars are excited to welcome the Oklahoma and Minot State hockey teams for the 3rd college game this season at American Airlines Center. Oklahoma will be playing one of their league games at AAC for the 2nd consecutive year, while Minot State will be making their first appearance in the Dallas arena. Oklahoma enters the new year with a record of 13-6-3 for 29 points for 6th in their conference, with Minot State just one point behind them at 14-3-0. Come see these Division 1 ACHA teams in a conference battle on Saturday, January 16th immediately following the Dallas Stars game vs. the Detroit Red Wings. One ticket gets you into BOTH games! Call 214.387.5541 or email [email protected] for more info on ticket prices and availability. Tickets will sell out – order your seats TODAY!

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First Strides Hockey Program – This program will develop the 5 basic skills of hockey: skating, puck control, passing, shooting and checking. This program is for beginner youth players that are learning to play hockey. The First semester of the First Strides Hockey Program will start up the week of January 18, 2009.

Jr. Americans Mini Mite Program – This program is for players 4-6 years old (2003-2005 birth years). The Mini Mites will have 10 practices and 10 informal cross ice games. The Jr. American Program will start up in February 2010.

Jr. Americans Youth Hockey – This program places players on teams at the Mite (2001 & 2002 birth years), Squirt (1999 & 2000 birth years) and PeeWee (1997 & 1998 birth years) levels. The Jr. Americans will play a 10 game and 10 practice season. They will play their games against teams from the Recreational Hockey League. The Jr. American Program will start up in February 2010.

Speed School Power Skating and Hockey Skills Program – Speed School is geared for players that are striving to raise their skill level on the ice. This program will feature high intensity Explosive Power Skating and hockey skill development. It provides the instruction and expertise needed to optimize skating techniques and to develop maximum e� ciency, power, acceleration and speed. Speed School will apply and implement a positive and productive learning environment for players to gain the maximum bene� t. Speed School will start up in January 2010.

ALLEN ADULT HOCKEY PROGRAMAmerican Made Adult Learn to Play Program – This program will teach players the 5 basic skills of hockey: Skating, puck control, passing, shooting and checking. Players will also learn individual tactics (i.e. Puck protection) and some team tactics (i.e. 2 on 1).

Allen Adult Hockey League AAHL – The AAHL will o� er the following levels of play: Instructional, D League and C League. The AAHL at the Instructional League level will be 2 practices, 10 regular season games and 1 playo� game. The AAHL at the C and D League levels will be 1 exhibition game, 10 regular season games and 1 playo� game.Hockey Weekend Across America 1st Annual Adult Hockey Tournament – January 29 – 31. Levels of play – C, D and Instructional. 4 Game guarantee – 2 games on Saturday and 2 games on Sunday. Each player will receive free tickets to the Friday night Allen Americans game. Cost $650.00 per team.

Allen Community Ice Rinkwww.allenicerink.com

(972)912-1097The Allen Community Ice Rink is home to the Allen Academy of Skating. AAS is a skating program for all ages (tots through adults) that teaches the fun-damentals of skating. Both the � gure skating and hockey programs are taught by certi� ed coaches who create a positive and healthy environment for our Allen skating community. The following are all available at the Allen Community Ice Rink:

Birthday parties • Private ice rentalBroomball • Public skating • FreestylesStick times • Pick up hockey

Hockey Programs

Check out our website at www.allenicerink.com for more information or contact Je� Ramsay, Hockey Director, je� @allenicerink.com or call (972)912-1097.The Allen Community Ice Rink is located on the south side of the Allen Events Center building at 200 East Stacy Road #1350, Allen, TX 75002.

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Dear Ice Times, I am writing hoping this story will find its home with you. I am a resident services coordinator for McKinney Housing Authority. I was contacted by our local hockey club over the holidays looking for a give back project. The team was the varsity team they joined me from day one of my efforts to feed 96 families through individual thanksgiving baskets. This was done through promotions at their local games, thru their team work with one another, the parents and the club. The guys were outstanding and delivered door to door in their shirts and jackets. My families were thrilled to say the least. But the most amazing gift of all was the day of the event after all the baskets were delivered and they looked to me and said, we want to do more. We have to do more, what are you doing for Christmas? I think I cried on the spot, not only did they do more but they got every team in their club to step up and help them adopt a whole community. I have 4 communities of low income families and their basic needs are my agencies struggle to provide with no budget.

The McKinney Ice Hockey Club has hit the ground running full force, and their true passion for the community and to open the eyes of their own children through this effort has been unbelievable. I am writing you this story because people need to know when groups step out of their norm for those in need. In our town the Westside is often separated from the Eastside by this invisible border, the west is newer and prettier the east is older and holds the largest low income area in our city. To have a club such as this step across the border and open their hearts and give their time to our agency and the families we serve is not a common thing. So please if you can give them any credit at all that would make my Christmas wish for them, they have already done so much for me and the families I work for.

— Contessa Corkern, Resident Services Coordinator, McKinney Housing Authority

Graham Makel,Topher Malone and James Meyer with the winning trophy.

McKinney Bantam team members & families provide Christmas meals & gifts to adopted families of the

McKinney Housing Authority.

The McKinney Ice Hockey Club teams brought much-needed holiday cheer to many of the less fortunate fami-lies in East McKinney this weekend. The photo shows several members of McKinney’s varsity team, siblings of team members, and one of the many families they were able to help this Christmas with gifts and other donated items. All of the items were purchased new and wrapped for the children so Christmas would be the wonderful time of year it is meant to be.

Marek Wazny (Dallas Stars Elite 00 - Reid - Squirt AA).

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DSS U14A team had Bobby Hull Jr and recent HHOF inductee Brett Hull give a shooting clinic at Practice.

Connor Hall, Plano Wildcat varsity gold wraps around the net to receive a pass and sets up for a goal under the watchful eye of the varsity gold Highland Park goalie.

Texas #87 Rafael Praysner leans into a shot.

Gareth Ambler (McKinney Mite Prep - Torma) at Fall Round-Up Tournament.

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PeeWee AA Fall Round Up champions.

Vili Lappalainen celebrating after winning the PeeWee AA Fall Round Up championship.

Judson McGrath (DPSC Stars Seletct-Plano Squirt-McBey) hydrating between shifts.

Shea O'Brien (DJHA Mite-Prep Black - Weiden-bach).

Puck! Reid Robertson (DPSC Stars Select Plano - McBey - Squirt A).

Kimball Johnson (Ice Jets Squirt - Pye - Squirt AA).

Alliance Bulldogs Mites - Champions of the Dallas Stars Selects Fall Round Up Tournament Mite Platinum Division

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Metroplex Hockey Officials Association

Ken ReinhardPresident, MHOA

Local Area Supervisor of Officials, North Texas

USA Hockey

Through out the course of my involvement with officiating, I have heard the refrain that the

referees “lost control of the game”. Let’s think about that for a second. How do referees control the game? We call penalties. What happens if the players do not change their behavior? We continue to call penalties. What happens if the referees do not call penalties (for what ever reason; i.e. didn’t see the infraction, did not believe a foul was committed, having a bad night, etc)? If the referee does not call a penalty is the action “legal?” Of course not. It is no more legal that if you are speeding but do not get caught. My point here is referees do not control hockey games. We call penalties and it is hoped that through the action of calling those penalties that the behavior of the players is adjusted so that they do not commit those same infractions again. But if they do, we are left with calling more penalties. We do not have the option of calling a penalty for “intent to rough” or intent to high stick”. We can’t amend rules to fit our individual morals; we can’t invent new rules that might seem appropriate at the time nor can we prevent anything from happening. The foul has to happen first before we can assess a penalty. Even if the official does not

call a penalty, we all agree the foul is not acceptable. So, who controls hockey games? Players control hockey games because it is they who create the action. Coaches control players by teaching and providing or denying ice time and parents influence players by praising proper and disapproving improper play. Whether or not a referee calls a penalty, the others have more to do with control than a referee. Youth hockey relies on coaches to teach safe and proper play. If a player does not change his behavior, a coach doesn’t have to place that player on the ice. That is control. If a player fears an officials assessment of a penalty more that he fears his coach’s disapproval and the “bench” or his parents disapproval, then there is not a thing more we as referees can do. In the end, we all have a role in the game. But control of the game is not one that rests solely on the back of referees. If players play the game with respect for their opponent, for the game and its rules; if coaches teach safe, proper play and use their authority as teachers; if parents re-enforce these attributes, then I am confident we all won’t have to worry about “control of the game.” ■

Walker Dyess (#86) keeps his eye on the puck.

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Coming May 21-23, 2010, Texas and Oklahoma hockey players have

the opportunity to show off their talent at the 6th Annual Junior Placement Showcase. JPS hockey showcase will be at Apex Arena in Denver and will start at 3:00pm on Friday, May 21st and will end at 1pm on Sunday, May 23rd. Attending and participating in JPS hockey showcase will be coaches and GM’s from Midget AAA, Prep School, Junior A, an College (Division I-III) programs from the United States and Canada. Last year there were over 60 programs involved at the showcase. These coaches/GM’s will coach behind the bench and provide informational sessions to players and their parents regarding their respective programs during the weekend. Director, Brad Buetow, stated that he believed there was a need for this hockey showcase so that the Texas /

Oklahoma athletes could be noticed and further advance their hockey careers. Brad has had over 20 years experience as a head coach at the University of Minnesota, United States International University, and Colorado College, was named “Coach of the Year” 5 times (both in the collegiate and professional levels), played professional hockey, and has been director/coach for 9 years in Colorado Midget AAA programs where he has placed over 75 players in Junior A and over 40 players in Division I-III college programs. “I know Texas and Oklahoma has great potential to move players on to other programs so they can accomplish their lifelong goals of getting a quality education and continuing to play hockey. That is the sole purpose of JPS!” In addition, many players f rom previous JPS camps have received offers from various programs throughout the US and Canada. According to Brad,

attending JPS is like attending over 60 individual camps, thus saving money and yet maximizing player’s exposure. Information regarding JPS can be found online at JPS-Hockey.com or you can email Brad Buetow at [email protected]. See ad on page 7.

Do You Want To Play Prep School, Midget AAA, Junior or College Hockey?

Brad Buetow

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Mike Schwarz, Team Manager of a Midget Minor AA team, is really enjoying the year.

The Messenger: Tales of a Team ManagerBy Mike Schwarz

I came to this monthly column in a hockey magazine never having played

hockey. In fact, I’d never strapped on a pair of ice skates. The closest I’d come to anything even remotely associated with the sport (and I do mean remotely) was wearing roller skates (4-wheeled) in eighth grade at some rollerdrome on Long Island. However, full disclosure requires me to point out that I did don some skates a few years ago during a pre-Christmas team skate with my son. I didn’t actually skate. I simply demonstrated the strength in my fingers as I inched my way around the rink, grabbing onto the boards for dear life. My performance earned points for effort, zero for style or technical difficulty. (I argued that latter score having found the task dang near impossible.) After circumnavigating the rink twice, I retired declaring success, because I could still walk and hadn’t hurt myself. I offer this first paragraph, this preamble, as a way to establish my credentials for this month’s topic: for argument’s sake, where is the sweet spot in youth hockey, in terms of Team Managing or Coaching? In this discussion, I am intentionally not going to be considering any of the Tier 1, Quad-A+ teams. Those folks are in another arena, on the cash, err, fast track to the NHL. From the Mini-Mite AAA, all the way up to the Midget Majors, I have no experience with their

internal workings. All I can hope for is that the NHL gets onto the expansion track quickly, because all of today’s Tier 1 rosters will have to do their NHL skating somewhere. I’ll backwards engineer the sweet spot, beginning at the other end of that spectrum. If you had a youth hockey scratch off in front of you, and you rubbed off the part where recreational and competitive hockey intersected, you’d find underneath: Midget Major A. Yes, it’s the point at which many competing interests come to a focus. Unlike previous years, hockey is no longer interest #1. For most, this is their last year of organized sports, and the discipline they have employed working up the wrungs of travel hockey, gets a bit diluted. Players have already come to the conclusion that they won’t be playing in the NHL. These kids are mostly high school seniors, so there’s the social scene that pulls them, and for some of them, that translates into High School Varsity hockey. These kids mostly drive at this age, so there is infrequent parental contact at practices. (For most coaches, that’s a plus!) What this equates to is a mismatch of expectations. Coaches, some parents and some of the players all think the same previous rules of hockey engagement apply. So when not everyone is on time to practices, or in fact some practices are missed (oh my say it ain’t so) well, then the hockey world wobbles and goes a bit

off axis. The Midget Major AAs, who are still holding on to some sort of organized hockey in their future, don’t back slide so readily. Afterall, for them, like all years before, it ’s their hockey-future that affects their hockey-present behavior. For most Midget Major A kids, that sword of Damocles has been lifted. Now please, do not for a moment think I am casting aspersions in the direction of Midget Major A hockey players. Nothing could be further from the truth. Unlike all the other levels of youth hockey, these kids have more distractions to deal with, yet they still show up and play. That, in itself, says a great deal about the majority of them. They still have that deep down need to compete, even if not all around them are still feeling the same sort of “pure-hockey” focus. Maybe the Midget Major A passion has to be even stronger to compete unlike at the other levels where the focus isn’t as diluted? I didn’t have this appreciation for Midget Major A teams when my son played at that level last year. No, it’s only been this year, as Team Manager of a Midget Minor AA team that I’ve come to this theory, which brings me to why I think that is where sweet spot resides. Midget Minor AA kids have the skills and desire to compete and they still have that “next year” eligibility motivation, driving their this-year discipline and performance. While some

of these kids play high school Varsity hockey, it’s their travel team that takes priority for this year. So too, some have their driver’s licenses, so some of the parental visibility and intermediary behavior starts to dissolve, so that it’s the Coach and the players, doing their hockey thing. Beyond a doubt (at least in my view) it’s the hockey sweet spot. Now the reason I am sharing these thoughts is certainly not to be judgmental, but to provide some food for thought. The whole intent of youth hockey is for competitive enjoyment, regardless of the level and age. At the beginning of each season, players, parents, coaches and team managers should all be on the same page of music. Expectations should be complementary, not contradictory. It’s worth the discussion.

To be continued…

Mason Vandesteeg (#7) challenges the goal. Sarah Dahms skates the puck to the net.

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Ice Hockey From the Neck Upby Paul O’Donnell

Have you ever noticed how great hockey players always seem to

be around the puck? Whether it ’s anticipating an opponent’s errant pass, or positioning themselves perfectly while receiving a pass, the best players always manage to position themselves to be an integral part of every play while they’re on the ice. This is because the top players realize that while their superior physical hockey skills will always be an important factor during every contest, it will not put them in a position for an outlet pass or set up them up for the one-timer scoring attempt. For the top players in the NHL, the ability to move without the puck can often become more important than the ability to move with the puck. Their deep understanding of not only how best to support the play and utilize “time and space,” but particularly their savant-like cognitive skills of “timing and spacing” is what separates them from the crowd. Not to be confused with the concept of time and space, timing and spacing is the ability of a player to b, exactly in the right place on the ice at precisely the right moment in time to support or defend against an offense of attack. For any player with aspirations of moving beyond the high school and midget levels it would be wise to bring yourself up to speed on this very important, but barely spoken of, concept.

Anticipating the Play Never assume that just because your teammate has control of the puck, that they’re necessarily in control of the puck. If your teammate is having trouble controlling the puck and has limited passing options or lacks the time and space to make a play, it would not be a good time for you to move to an area of the ice surface that reduces your defensive posture if there’s a turnover. If your teammate is in a high-level of puck control and he’s moving to an

The Art of Timing and Spacing

area of the ice where you could be a viable passing option, then anticipate a position on the ice where he would most likely need to pass the puck.While you’re following the play, try to anticipate all the possible scenarios in your head and attempt to whittle those down to a few probable outcomes. Over time you’ll become more proficient at guessing the outcome of any particular battle and the direction it’s headed. This will help you to know when and where the best pass receiving opportunities will be.

Giving Yourself Some Elbow Room While you’re selecting your spot on the ice, try to give yourself some elbow room to make your job easier. If you can help it, never choose a spot that will limit your ability to move after you’ve caught the pass. Choose a position that will give you enough time and space not only receive the pass and gain control of the puck, but also to allow you to accelerate and generate some offense.

Timing Your Approach After you have anticipated the play and chosen a location on the ice that will give you some breathing room to work, you’re going to want to get there. But don’t be too anxious to want to get there too quickly. This is what the “timing” in “timing and spacing” is all about. A major key to understanding when and where to enter the passing lane is to anticipate exactly where and when the puck carrier will have an opportunity to dish off the puck. It won’t matter if you’re in the perfect position to accept the pass if the puck carrier is not ready or able to give it up. Your best opportunity of receiving a pass is to be in the best passing position when the puck carrier needs you. Puck carriers want a passing option that presents a good target, one that they can easily see to improve their chances of moving the puck to a stronger

offensive position.

Momentum If at all possible, you always want to maintain some kind of momentum through the pass reception. Even if you’re crawling as you accept the pass you’ll be in a better position to accelerate, than if you were standing still. You’re much better off stopping before you start your approach than moving into position too fast and find yourself running out of time and space.

Establishing Eye Contact One of the most important parts in any pass play is the ability of both players to establish eye contact with each other well before the pass is made. As I said before, it won’t matter how great your positioning is, if the puck carrier doesn’t know that you’re open. Don’t wrongly assume that just because you see your teammate carrying the puck, that he is able to notice you as a viable passing option. Always make sure that he is actually looking at you before making your move toward the passing lane.

Creating a Passing Lane While your team’s offense attack unfolds, you’re going to want to move into a passing lane which will give you the best possible chance of receiving a pass to continue the attack. If at all possible you will want to move to an area where you can receive a direct tape to tape pass. Unlike area or bounce passes, a direct pass is usually the easiest and quickest pass to control. Whether you’re moving to a passing area that you can drive a truck through or one that requires the passer to thread the needle, you must have a direct line of sight, with no obstructions to block the pass. Another important thing to remember is that it’s not as important where your eyes are viewing the puck at the time of the pass, but rather where

your stick blade will be located on the ice at the time of the pass. Let’s use as an example a forward moving diagonally out of his own zone anticipating an outlet pass between two defenders who are relatively close together. The pass receiver must be able to time his approach so that his blade (and not his body) will be in the sweet spot of the passing lane in time to receive the pass. In a tight passing situation such as this, by the time the pass receiver’s body enters the sweet spot, it’s already too late. You should always be acutely aware of where your hockey blade position is while you make your approach. While speed may be the name of the game in hockey, sometimes you have to slow down to get ahead! There are many situations in hockey that require you to take a controlled approach to your offense. Whether it’s an offensive attack at your opponent’s blueline, attempting to get out of your own zone, or transitioning in the neutral zone, your team’s ability to time their entry into their passing lanes will be an important factor in your team’s success. Finally, let me make my position on the importance of skating without the puck very clear: It’s not the responsibility of the puck carrier to get you open for a pass! It’s your responsibility to move to an area of open ice and establish yourself as a viable passing option. ■

Paul O'Donnell has been coaching in the Chicago area for the past 25 years. He grew up in the Boston area and played college hockey for Salem State College in Massachusetts. He currently writes for several hockey magazines and hopes some day to be syndicated.

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Scott Coffin & Nick Hill fight off goal attempt by Josh Weese of the DPSC Stars Select. Anthony Brigante watching the play.

Texas Aces #19 Bronson Adams making a diving poke check against the Ice Jets.

Texas Aces #66 Thomas Rose in action.

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BEHIND THE BENCH By Mark Dyslin

Mark Dyslin has been coaching youth sports for over 15 years and coaching youth hockey since 1999. He is currently one of the coaches for St. Mark’s Junior Varsity Hockey Team.

In 2002, USA Hockey studied puck possession at the Olympics and

Youth Tier 1 National Championships. The results were pretty interesting. The maximum average time any player had a puck on her/his stick in a single game was a minute and twelve seconds. Maximum! That was from top professionals down to the 12-and-Under level. The average number of puck touches: 40.1 per game. The Captain Obvious in me says, “dang, that ain't much time!” So the question begs to be asked: how does one practice one minute and twelve seconds of puck handling time. End-to-end drills emphasizing flow and movement? Having the kids stand in line to skate around a half a circle and then shoot on net (it's a short distance)? Having the kids pass to each other half a dozen times as they skate

Do Small Area Games Work?

up the boards (the gap between them is pretty tight)? The Captain Sarcasm in me says, “Yeah, just keep emphasizing long stride, open-ice exercises. You see that all the time during a game.” “This should not be rocket science,” says the Captain Smarty-Pants in me. Small area games are the best way to develop read and react skills, playing in traffic, quick feet and hands, and perhaps most importantly, reacting under pressure. If kids try to think during a game, they're hosed. Hockey is a “muscle memory” activity. A majority of every game, at all levels, is played in tight spaces at a frenetic pace. Players need well honed instincts built over time. Captain Obvious says, “Those instincts are built in practices.” But how we use small area drills are critical to the player's development.

Go to a professional or upper level amateur practice and watch how small area games are used to simulate specific situations. Emphasis is on one or two specific skills. Not surprising, players enjoy the “drills” because of the competition. Learning is thus masked as something fun, thus is absorbed...thusly. Honestly, would you rather be in a full ice weave drill or a 2-on-1 corner game? Another benefit: you can split the team up and keep more kids moving with small area games. Now your practices look like something hockey players should be doing and less like a grocery store at the dinner rush. Some resources: USA Hockey, flexxcoach.com, youTube, Team-Michigan.net (I know, but the drills are pretty good), and www.gslhockey.com/coach/SmallGames.pdf. If you start

devoting more than 50% of your practices to small area games, you will start to see improvements in your team's overall game. Captain Pompacity says, “Bank on it!” ■

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Andrei Ghioca (#93) battles for the puck. Everett Janway, skating in the Fall Round-Up for the Ice Jets '99.

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Chaos in front of the net as Plano Wildcat varsity gold players Matt Fulcoly, Billy Rinker, and Cameron Weinert attempt to put the puck in the net.

Ryan Hildebrand is 4 years old and plays for the Wichita Falls Wildcats Mini-Mights. This is his first year playing hockey.Sisters of Lucas Mendes, cheering their brother.

Sebastian Hale (DJHA Mite-Prep Black - Weidenbach) at Fall Round-Up

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