Michigan Hockey March 21, 2011

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2003 Birmingham Rangers 2011 Little Caesars Adams Playoff FinalistChris Jelinek , (248) 303-8813, [email protected]: March 21st 6:30 7:50 PM@ CranbrookMarch 27th 12:00 1:30 PM@ Birmingham

2002 Birmingham RangersBryan Smolinski, (248) 721-0601, [email protected]:March 22nd 6:30 - 7:30 PM @ CranbrookMarch 25th 5:00 - 6:30 PM @ CranbrookMarch 28th 6:30 8:00 PM@ Cranbrook

2001 Birmingham RangersJeff Wardlow, (248) 821-8001, [email protected] Siver, (248) 302-3304Tryouts:March 15th 6:30 8:00 PM @ Cranbrook March 20th 12:00 1:30 PM @ Birmingham

2000 Birmingham Rangers2011 Little Ceasars Norris Division (Yzerman) FinalistTodd Antenucci , (248) 321-7222, [email protected]:March 11th 8:00 - 9:30 PM @ CranbrookMarch 16th 5:30 - 7:00 PM @ Oak Park

2000 Birmingham TravelChris Kantgias, (586) 596-8722, [email protected] Galligan, (248) 761-4884, [email protected] Coaches : Fred Perlini, Vicki Perlini, Tim Galligan, Jerry ReinhartTryouts:March 18th 7:00 8:30 PM @ BirminghamMarch 19th 4:30 6:00 PM @BirminghamMarch 24th 6:30 8:00 PM @ Cranbrook

1999 Birmingham Rangers 2011 Little Caesars Smythe Division FinalsPaul Dunbar, [email protected]: Anatoliy Buliga & Petr TichyTryouts:March 26th 12:00- 1:30 PM @ BirminghamMarch 27th 6:00 -7:30 PM @Birmingham

1998 Birmingham RangersJohn Duncan, (248) 514-5229, [email protected]:March 14th 8:00 9:30 PM @ CranbrookMarch 16th 6:30 8:00 PM @ BirminghamMarch 19th 7:00 8:30 PM @ CranbrookMarch 30th 6:30 8:00 PM @ Birmingham

1998 Birmingham LibertyPaul Apap, (248) 464-4207, [email protected]:March 23rd 6:30 8:30 PM @ CranbrookMarch 26th 4:00 5:30 PM @ CranbrookMarch 30th 8:00 9:30 PM @ Cranbrook1997 Birmingham Rangers:Jerry Reinhart (248) 705-5050, [email protected] Coaches: Bill Christie, (H.C. Bro. Rice JV), Jerry Reinhart, Jack Leavy, Dan Tewilliager

Tryouts: March 12, 4:30 - 6:00 PM @ BirminghamMarch 13, 4:00 - 5:30 PM @ CranbrookMarch 16, 8:00 - 9:30 PM @ BirminghamMarch 27, 4:00 - 5:30 PM @ Cranbrook

1996 Birmingham RangersBruce Hulsher (248) 318-4842, [email protected] Gentile, [email protected]:TBD

1995-96 Midget A Birmingham Rangers Spring/Fall (Ranked)Steve Bester, (248) 842-9580, [email protected]:March 17th 8:00 9:30 PM @Cranbrook March 22nd 7:30 9:00 PM @ Cranbrook March 29th 7:30 9 :00 PM @ Cranbrook April 2nd 9:00 10:30 AM @ Cranbrook

1994-93 Midget AA_Birmingham Rangers Spring/Fall (Ranked)Bruce Gilgallon , (248) 303-0051, [email protected]:March 22nd 9:00 10:30 PM @ CranbrookMarch 27th 2:30 - 4:00 PM @ CranbrookMarch 29th 9:00 10:30 PM @ Cranbrook

Birmingham Rangers U10 and U12 Girls Spring Hockey Coach: Terry Brooks, (248) 765-0242, [email protected] Manager: Robert McMurray, (248) 701-5271, [email protected] Tryouts:March 25th , 8:30 10:00 PM @ Birmingham (U12/U10 - Fee $15.00)March 27th 12:30 2:00 PM @ Hazel Park (U12/U10 - Fee $15.00)

2011 Spring Travel TryoutsFor General BHA Travel Hockey Information contact

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e2 Hockey Training, 248-346-4506 (www.e2hockey.com)Anatoliy Buliga and Petr Tiche

Goalie Coach: Matt Gadladge, [email protected]

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20th Anniversary SeasonMH celebrates 20 years

with a look back at 2002

USA Hockey National

TournamentGirls and

Women head to Metro-Detroit

Red Wings Insider

Todd Bertuzzi gets

comfortable in Detroit

AMATEUR HOCKEY REPORTCadillac Jr. Vikings take home Squirt B District 7 title 6Trenton 97s beat Belle Tire Dearborn for Bantam A District 2 title 6Macomb Mite Colts win Wyandotte Riverfront Tournament 8Mite A Canton Victory Honda squad training for Mini Martian Marathon 8

SPEAKING OF HOCKEY What is going on with the Red Wings? 10

STATE OF THE GAME By Lyle Phair The Line Forms Here 12

GET BETTER Shooting on the Fly 14

YOU SHOULD KNOW U of D Jesuits Tim Moore 16

FROM THE CREASE By Steve McKichan Camp Advice 18

REEBOK TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 20

HOMETOWN HERO Grosse Pointe Woods Andy Miele 22

MH BEAT Girls and Womens USA Hockey Nationals coming to Metro-Detroit 23

SPRING TRYOUTS 24

MAHA STATE TOURNAMENT REPORTSGirls 12U Tier 2: Victory Honda beats Mt. Clemens 32Girls 14U Tier 2: Mt. Clemens shuts out Michigan Icebreakers 32Girls 16U Tier 2: Keweenaw tops Michigan Icebreakers 34Girls 14U Tier 2: Marquette rolls past G-Force 34Squirt AA: Midland Northstars take title 35Bantam A: Farmington Hills Flames keep winning 36Midget A: Summit Plastics win in 2OT 37Midget AA: Troy Sting hold off USA Eagles 38Women Sr. B: OLeary Hawks win fi fth straight title 38

MYHOCKEYRANKINGS.COM 39

MH FEATURE Public-Private debate continues 41

JUNIOR HOCKEYNAHL Report: Port Huron ready to fi nish strong 46OHL: Whalers and Spirit Notebook 48

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Table of Contents

March 21, 2011, Volume 21 : Issue 19

PAGES 40-44PAGES 40-44 High School State Finals

Novi, Wyandotte, Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Grosse Point South win titles

Well wrap up our MAHA state tournament coverage, have a report from the USA Hockey Womens National Tournament and features on Miss and Mr. Hockey, and

well also take a look back at the year 2003 in celebration of our 20th season of Michigan Hockey.

Look for it on arena stands, at michiganhockeyonline.com and in your e-mail on April 8, 2011.

Contact Lucia Zuzga at (248) 479-1134 or [email protected] or Philip Colvin at (248) 479-1136 or

[email protected] for more information.

COMING IN OUR NEXT ISSUEMORE STATE TOURNAMENTSMORE STATE TOURNAMENTSMORE STATE TOURNAMENTSMORE STATE TOURNAMENTS

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Stepping it up

FROM THE EDITOR

Pick a night, any night, during the regular season and most hockey fans in Michigan have their pick of an entertaining youth, junior, college or pro game to watch in person or on TV.

And when March rolls around the playoff s start, the stakes go up, the games mean more, the pace gets quicker and the players seem to perform at a higher level with a lot on the line.

Whether its LCAHL playoff tilts, the MAHA state tournament or the Girls and Boys High School tournaments, Ive seen several tremendous matchups and players that have turned it up a notch to help their team win a big game which is exactly what you want to see at this time of the year.

Congrats to all the winners of the MAHA state tournaments championship game reports start on page 32 with the rest coming in our next issue and look for your invitation to the 19th annual Michigan Hockey Banquet of Champions in the mail and save the date of April 13, 2011.

Also congratulations to the Grosse Pointe South girls state champions (page 40) and the trio of fi rst-time winners that captured MHSAA state titles - Novi (Division 1), Wyandotte (Division 2) and Grand Rapids Catholic Central (Division 3) and are featured starting on page 42.

This time of year also means spring tryouts (which start on page 24), leagues and tournaments. Good luck at your tryout and have fun during the spring season.

I am also looking forward to the Womens and Girls USA Hockey National Championships at the Onyx Rochester Arena and Suburban Ice Macomb over the fi rst ten days of April (see page 23 for details).

Finally, thank you to everyone that took the time to submit nominations for our MH Awards, we appreciate it and will feature the winners in our April 25 Banquet of Champions issue.

Enjoy the spring,


From the Editor

Cover: The Wyandotte Roosevelt Bears celebrate their fi rst-ever MHSAA Division 2 hockey state title by Andrew Knapik/Michigan Hockey.

Photos at left: (from top, L to R) Novis Joey Ferriss, Michael Pesendorfer and Zach Mohr celebrate their fi rst-ever MHSAA Division 1 hockey state title by Andrew Knapik/Michigan Hockey; Honeybaked 14U girls by Philip Colvin/Michigan Hockey and Todd Bertuzzi by Tom Turrill/Michigan Hockey.

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The Cadillac Jr. Vikings won the Squirt B District 7 title with an exciting, 3-2, overtime win over Tawas in the fi nal.

In the well-played fi nal game, each started the extra period with a player in the penalty box, but when the Vikings went on the powerplay they were able to score the game winner just 57 seconds into the overtime.

The Jr. Vikings opened the tournament with a 6-1 win over Cheboygan, lost to Tawas, 5-4, beat Traverse City, 3-0, and knocked off Petoskey, 5-2, in the semifi nals.

We started the season with six great second year players who challenged our seven fi rst year players to help them reach their potential, said head coach Jeff Izzard. With a lot of hard

work, a willingness to do what was asked of them and dedication to their team, this group of kids has really come together. They are not only teammates on the ice, but friends off the ice.

The Viking coaching staff , which also includes assistant coaches David Cook and Scott Phillips, had three expectations of their players: have fun, work hard and improve every day.

Every player met and excelled these expectations and it showed every time they went on the ice, said Izzard.

The Cadillac Jr. Vikings are: Zakk Izzard, Hayden Watkins, David Carpenter, Justin Smith, Jacob Cook, Marissa Dolorfi no, Jacob Kaspriak, David Besaw, Brendan Phillips, Melodee Eastman, Allan Scheurer, Connor Swaff er and Mallory Dolorfi no.

The Trenton 97s won the rematch against Bell Tire Dearborn, 4-1, to take the 2011 Bantam A District 2 title at the Ice Box in Brownstown.

After losing to Belle Tire Dearborn, 1-0, in their opening game, Trenton reeled off wins against Allen Park (9-2), Victory Honda Peak (6-2) and Belle Tire Taylor (8-1) to earn another shot at Belle Tire Dearborn, the defending state champions and national tournament runner up.

The Trenton 97s are: Quinn Preston, Jake Knaggs, Jeremy Sawyer, Austin Bliznik, Phillip Pugliese, Cain Maison, Zack Galecki, Joe Nevalo, Dalton Sutherland, Zach Kohn, Conor Cunningham, Carl Olds, Brandon Burke, Eric Blevins, Christian Louria, Sean Stephens and Jake Seeley.

Head coach is Carl Olds and assistant coaches are Tom Begeman, Brad Ryznar, Jason Durbin and Marty Sawyer.

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The Macomb Colts closed out February by going undefeated and winning the Wyandotte Riverfront Tournament.

The Colts opened the tournament with a 5-0 shutout of the Saginaw Wild before beating the Trenton Wolves, 5-1. Macombs third game against the host Wyandtotte Warriors was a back and forth game that ended in a scoreless tie that earned them a spot in the fi nal against Saginaw.

In the fi nal, the Colts came out fi red up and took home

the championship trophy with a 7-2 win over the Coyotes.The Colts are: Andrew Slayton, Kyler Jackson, Bruce Coburn,

Thomas Sleiman, Jack Mastronardi, Andre Melis, Andrew Jeff ers, Jacob Shallow, Brandon Brown, Zachary Harding, Max Miller and Jake Aho.

Head coach is Al Mastronardi and assistant coaches are Andre Melis, Bruce Coburn and Jeral Aho.

The Mite A Canton Victory Honda team has been training all winter to participate in the Mini Martian Marathon on April 2 to benefi t the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation.

The players are using the indoor track at the Wayne Community Center and have run 25 miles during training. At the event the players will run the last 1.2 miles of the marathon together.

Canton Victory Honda Mite team is: Bobby Valeri, Hadley Hudak, Asthon Queen, Nicholas Galda, Nicholas Chartrand, Jason Domas, Gavin Klaassen, Giovanni Morano, Erika Goleniak, Caden Pachota and Jackson Mayer.

Canton Victory Honda coaches are: Paul Goleniak, Marc Chartrand, Amerigo Valeri and Bobby Valeri.

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They rely on some guys too much.They rely on some guys too much.Brett Collar, 18

Too many injuries this season.Too many injuries this season.Erik Langer, 17

Too much pressure on Too much pressure on Jimmy Howard.Jimmy Howard.Logan Smith, 18

They need more production They need more production from the 3rd and 4th lines.from the 3rd and 4th lines.

John Sutton, 22

The defense!The defense!Ron Sampson Too many shots on goal.Too many shots on goal.

Andrew Gerber, 16

They come out slow and soft.They come out slow and soft.Anthony Wyrembelski, 17

Not enough toughness.Not enough toughness.Dan Moran, 23

They just have to adjust They just have to adjust to the guys coming back.to the guys coming back.Auston Paul, 18

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Stateof the

Gameby Lyle Phair

One of the biggest challenges for youth hockey coaches is the formation of lines.

Its also a frequent source of heartburn for parents and one of the most common issues that can lead to a confrontation with the coaches of the team.

Who plays what position? Who plays with who? Whose line plays more? Which players play in certain situations?

If it sounds a little like an Abbott and Costello skit, that probably fi ts. It can be all of that at times.

Obviously, there are a lot of diff erent variations of line set-ups and a number of diff erent reasons that lines get formed in certain ways. The number of players on a team is an issue, as are the positions that the players are capable of playing. The skill level of the individual players is also a factor. And unfortunately the off spring of the coaches can at times be an area of concern.

Some coaches bring it on themselves. There are actually some coaches who believe that because they are volunteering to coach a team that it somehow gives their child privileges that other players on the team dont have. Talk about a recipe for disaster. In some instances it is purely a case of having the parent goggles on in terms of assessing the ability of their child. It can be very easy to over-rate your own child and play them in positions and situations that they shouldnt be playing in.

Of course, there are some coaches who are just the opposite and go out of their way to make sure that it doesnt appear that their child gets anything more than the other players. In some cases, the coachs child actually gets the short end of the stick.

WHERE THEY FITThe great thing about the game is that if you pay attention to it, over the

course of time it is pretty easy to see where players fi t and dont fi t. But in saying that I also know there are many parents who will never be able to properly assess the abilities of their child or the other players on the team.

So how exactly do lines get formed? What is the magical formula that coaches employ in coming up with the right combinations?

We have all seen the Rookie Coach in Mite House Hockey format at work in some form or another, sometimes at diff erent levels and other age groups. Thats the one where one coachs child plays center, the other coachs child plays center and there are three set of wings (sometimes even four believe it or not) that rotate through with those centers. But that is obviously not a typical set-up. And it is never very long-term because there is nothing about it that makes any sense.

In most cases, teams will have three lines and at least fi ve defensemen, typically six. It is virtually impossible to play the game with any pace or tempo with only two lines. The players tire much too quickly.

There are players that can go out every second shift, but without adequate rest, they cant play to the level that they are capable of. When coaches insist

on playing players when they are tired, they essentially are creating players that become slow and lazy. They cant make decisions or execute plays at high speed. They move slowly and develop lazy playing habits.

But sometimes that cant be helped. Sometimes teams only have ten skaters and have to go with two lines. While it is not an ideal situation, sometimes you have to work with what you have. Once you get to eleven or twelve skaters, it is pretty easy to utilize four defensemen and seven or eight forwards.

It is much easier for defensemen to go out every second shift as typically the demands of the position can be a little less than that of what the forwards are doing. When playing defense, you play your position and the play essentially comes to you. When playing forward you are the group that pushes the pace of the play. Smart defensemen can easily and effi ciently play at least half of the game. That is a lot tougher to do eff ectively as a forward.

GETTING TO KNOW THEMCoaches really need to get to know their players to form eff ective lines

and have to really good understanding of what players are capable (and just as importantly not yet capable) of doing. Chemistry among linemates doesnt typically just happen out of dumb luck, although sometimes it does. Coaches make conscious decisions to put together a line consisting of a playmaking center capable of getting the puck to a winger with a good shot and a knack for getting open along with another winger who might be strong along the boards and in the corners.

Sometimes coaches will put together three hard workers who might not be that off ensively gifted, yet can forecheck like the dickens and be disruptive in the off ensive zone.

Some coaches like to operate in more of a pair format where they take two players who always seem to work well together and change up the third player from time to time to stir things up or to try something diff erent.

Throughout the course of the season good coaches with try pretty much everybody with everybody to see what works and what doesnt work. It is never healthy to play with the same linemates for the whole season.

While it is true that some players seem to play much better with certain players than they do with others, over time players tend to get a little stale playing together and the excitement of a new line can create some energy that might otherwise be lacking.

One other consideration for coaches is what to do with those players that seem to have the knack of making the players that they play with better. Some players can do that, but most cant. When a player might be struggling a little and have a low confi dence level, it can be a real boost to put them with a creative player who can get them the puck and involved in the game again.

OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEEDOne of the biggest challenges for youth coaches is the variance in skill

level between teammates. While you want to give your team and each individual player the opportunity to succeed, you have to be careful in how the lines are put together.

It can be very diffi cult for a weaker player to play on the same line with two of the top players on the team, no matter how team-oriented those players might be. Sometimes it is better to put the three forwards lowest on the depth chart together on a line as they will feel more comfortable together. When you feel good, you tend to play well.

Forming defensive pairings also takes a little thought but with only two players it is a little less complex than with three forwards. Most times coaches will put a good puck-mover or off ensive oriented defenseman with a solid stay-at-home defender for balance.

Playing defense is all about positioning, reading and reacting and some players just tend to really click together to work in unison.

Good coaches will ultimately take their cues from their players as to how their lines are formed. Every player deserves an opportunity to play with every other player on the team and in all situations. You never know what someone is capable of until given a chance.

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SUBURBAN ICE - FARMINGTON HILLS

6:30-8:20 PM, SUNDAY, MARCH 27

ONYX - ROCHESTERICE ARENA

7:45-9:35 PM, MONDAY, MARCH 28

SUBURBAN ICE - MACOMB6:15-8:05 PM, TUESDAY, MARCH 29

SUBURBAN ICE - MACOMB5:00-6:50 PM, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

LAKELAND ARENA5:50-7:40 PM, THURSDAY, MARCH 31

ONYX - ROCHESTERICE ARENA

10:00-11:50 AM, MONDAY, APRIL 4

ST. CLAIR SHORESCIVIC ARENA

6:00-7:50 PM, MONDAY, APRIL 4

NOVI ICE ARENA5:30-7:20 PM, TUESDAY, APRIL 5

ICE BOX SPORTS CENTER6:40-8:30 PM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

BIRMINGHAM ICE ARENA5:30-7:20 PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 7

NOVI ICE ARENA6:00-7:50 PM, MONDAY, APRIL 11

SUBURBAN ICE - FARMINGTON HILLS

5:30-7:20 PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 14

SUBURBAN ICE - FARMINGTON HILLS 6:00-7:50 PM, SUNDAY, APRIL 17

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Get Better

A quick release is one of the biggest advantages a shooter has on a goaltender. Shoot the puck before the goalie thinks you are going to, and before he has a chance to set up, and the chances of scoring greatly increase.

Any hesitation, or any tip-off that you are going to shoot, and the advantage is lost, as the goaltender will be prepared to make the save. Surprise him and your chances of scoring, either on the initial shot, or on the rebound, increase greatly.

Show shot - Often, goaltenders are tipped off that a player is not going to shoot, but instead is looking to pass or carry it in deeper to deke, simply because the puck carrier is carrying the puck in a position where he couldnt shoot, even if he wanted to. When skating toward the net, the puck should be carried on the forehand, in a position where it could be shot, passed, or even carried in deeper to deke.

Shoot in stride - If a puck carrier has to get set to shoot, he loses his advantage on the goaltender. Shooting the puck while in stride gives the goaltender no indication that a shot is coming. However, it is a diffi cult skill to master as it involves coordinating leg movement (striding) with arm movement (shooting) and it takes some work. Many players worry that they cannot shoot the puck hard enough while in stride because they cant use their legs to get more power on the shot. But two factors work to their advantage. One is that they already have some speed because they are moving, as opposed to stopping or standing still, so that speed is transferred to the shot. Secondly, the shot doesnt have to be as hard, and probably wont be because you cant use your legs, but it doesnt need to be, because it surprises the goaltender.

Stationary practice Stand stationary and shooting the puck using just your upper body (arms). Do not move your feet at all. Feet should be shoulder width apart, knees bent, and toes of the skates facing the target. Players will want to turn sideways in order to utilize their legs, but dont do it. To get any velocity on the shot, the puck should be on the forehand, beside the players skates, not out in front of their body. To get any leverage on the shot, your top hand needs to be out

in front, away from your body, arm extended. As you sweep or push through with your bottom hand, you should be pulling toward them with the top hand, utilizing your wrists to snap the puck.

Moving shooting Once you get the feel for shooting without using your legs at all, the next step is to set a puck in a position where you can glide into it and shoot it. Take 3-4 strides, then glide for 5-6 feet, shooting the puck while on the move, utilizing the arms and upper body only. Once you get the hang of that, then carry the puck for the 3-4 strides, glide for 5-6 feet, position the puck to shoot it, then release it.

Shooting while striding Once you get the feel for shooting while moving, the next step is shooting while striding. Use the same progression, but dont coast or glide while shooting. Take 3-4 strides and shoot while in stride. This is the most diffi cult part as it requires coordinating upper body movement (arms) with lower body movement (legs) and will take plenty of practice.

Source: suburbanhockey.com Coaches Club

SOURCE: SUBURBANHOCKEY.COM COACHES CLUB

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Getting your shot off quickly without getting your feet set can surprise a goalie and improve your chances of scoring.

Two-Lane Shooting

PURPOSE: Puck control, protection and shooting

SET UP: Simultaneously on the whistle, a player from the inside line carries the puck around the inside cones and a player from the outside line carries a puck around the outside cones. Both players take a shot and switch lines.

PHOTO BY TOM TURRILL/MICHIGAN HOCKEY

Seventeen-year old U of D Jesuit junior

defenseman Tim Moore was born in Royal Oak and started playing hockey in

Grosse Pointe when he was four-years old. He played for Belle Tire, St. Clair Shores and

the Grosse Pointe Spartans growing up, was an Honorable Mention All-MIHL defenseman last year and has 11 goals and 24 points in his fi rst15 games with the Cubs this season.

YOUR FIRST CAR:A black Jeep Wrangler. I used to take off the soft top and

drive around with my brothers Matthew and Evan.

YOUR NICKNAME:Slice

BEST MEAL YOUVE EVER EATEN: Merlos Crab Salad.

FAVORITE BREAKFAST FOOD:Chocolate Chip pancakes with Chocolate milk.

BEST VACATION:A family ski trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming where we

skied and went dog sledding.

THREE PEOPLE YOU WOULD HAVE DINNER WITH:

Fred Bear, Steve Yzerman and Rodney Atkins.

MUST SEE TV: Jersey Shore, American Idol, Sports Center

and the Hunting Channel.

MOST MEMORABLE CHILDHOOD MEMORY:

Shooting my fi rst deer.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITHONE MILLION DOLLARS:

Donate to the U of D Jesuit Hockey Team, invest some and buy a Dodge Ram Truck.

PRE-GAME ROUTINE & SUPERSTITIONS:

Listen to three songs: 4ever, Put On and Ready to Roll. Get warm-up clothes on, tape my stick, do ladder drills,

stretch, ride the bike and fi nally get dressed. Pads go on right, then left.



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From the Crease

STEVE MSTEVE McKICHANKICHANFrom the creaseFrom the crease

This is the time when many families turn their thoughts toward selecting a summer goalie school to help with their childs development. Surprisingly, many of the top programs have already had some locations fi lled to capacity!

Below is some fundamental advice on selecting a camp where you will get the best experience for your money. Its what I would look for, knowing what I know, if I was going to send my own son to another camp.

It would be a clear confl ict of interest if I basically pumped the tires of Future Pro Goalie School. Right off the bat I want you to understand that there are many great programs available beside my camps and that Im secure enough to admit that Im not the only goalie expert in the world. In fact, Im sure there are more intelligent coaches that even I could learn from.

I have also provided a simple scoring system so you can compare the camps with the highest scores.

1. Credentials A camp should provide the credentials of the head instructor and the actual amount of time he would be on the ice instructing every day. I would ask for this in writing.

If the program will provide written credentials and the on-ice coaching time of the head instructor give that camp, add 1 point ____

2. Quality Credentials of the head instructor Bachelor Degree in Education or related fi eld: teaching will be professionally

delivered, add 1 point ____ NHL game experience: it doesnt make a great teacher but provides a valuable

resource and respect, add 1 point _____ Actual NHL Goaltending Coach experience: NHL coaches have to display

remarkable ability to earn one of 30 positions, add 1 point ____ Coaching Experience: for every fi ve years at any level add, 1 point ____ Other playing experience: if they played Major Junior, Division 1 or top tier

European hockey, add 1 point ____3. Ice time value Take the total hours of ice time per week and divide into

the price for the camp to determine cost per hour of on ice instruction. If a camp is top three in value, add 1 point ____

4. Staff :Student ratio The more staff the better. Ratios range from 1:1 to 1:6 or higher. If the camp has a ratio of 1:2 or better, add 1 point ____

5. Word of mouth Although not scientifi c, ask around. For every positive testimonial from another goalie parent, add 1 point _____

6. Years in business If a camp has been around for many years it isnt an accident. For every fi ve years of being in business, add 1 point _____

Visit as many goalie school websites and refi ne your search to a handful. Use the above system to breakdown each program. Once you have further refi ned your search, call them up. How quickly do they return calls? Does the owner speak with you or do you speak only to support staff ?

I have heard many great things (and bad experiences) about many goalie schools. If you use due diligence, you will fi nd a camp that is right for you.

Camp Advice



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North American Holiday HockeyLas Vegas, NVMarch 23-28, 2011Adult and Youth [email protected] Canadian Hockey EnterprisesMarch 25-27, 2011Chicago Cup Chicago, IllinoisADULT TOURNAMENTIncludes Blackhawks vs Anaheim ticketsOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 divisionsCanadian Hockey Enterprises

1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Hockey Time ProductionsRock n Roll Cup Tournament SeriesCleveland, OHMarch 25-27, 2011Mite-Midget House, B, A, AA High School Varsity and JV216-325-0567www.itshockeytime.com Hockey Time ProductionsThree Rivers Cup Tournament SeriesPittsburgh, PAMarch 25-27, 2011Mite-Midget House, B, A, AA High School Varsity and JV216-325-0567www.itshockeytime.com Pepsi Hockey InvitationalHoliday & Leisure RinksBuffalo, NYMarch 25-27, 2011Mini-Mite-Bantam House716-685-3660www.holidayrinks.com Canlan Classic TournamentsFort Wayne End of Season BlastFort Wayne, INMarch 26 -28, 2011Youth Boys1-888-422-6526 [email protected] North American Holiday HockeyFort Lauderdale, FLMarch 30- April 4, 2011Adult and Youth [email protected] Pepsi Hockey InvitationalHoliday & Leisure RinksBuffalo, NYApril 1-3, 2011Mite-Bantam Select716-685-3660www.holidayrinks.com Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 1-3, 2011Atlantic City, NJADULT TOURNAMENTOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40 divisionsCanadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 7 - 10, 2011Gamblers Cup Las Vegas, NevadaADULT TOURNAMENTOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 divisions (also Womens divisions)

Canadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 7/8-10, 2011Phoenix CupPhoenix, ArizonaADULT TOURNAMENTOptional Coyotes vs Sharks gameOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, divisionsCanadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Hockey Time ProductionsRock n Roll Cup Tournament SeriesCleveland, OHApril 8-10, 2011Mite-Midget House, B, A, AA High School Varsity and JV216-325-0567www.itshockeytime.com North American Holiday HockeyAtlantic City, NJApril 8-10, 2011Adult and Youth [email protected] Pepsi Hockey InvitationalHoliday & Leisure RinksBuffalo, NYApril 8-10, 2011Mite-Bantam Travel A&B716-685-3660www.holidayrinks.com Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 10-17 or 13-17, 2011Florida CupFt. Lauderdale, FloridaADULT TOURNAMENTOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40 divisionsCanadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Chicago WolvesWindy City Challenge SeriesSpring Fever ChallengeWest Dundee, ILApril 28-May 1, 2011Mite-Midget B, A & AA847-844-8700 Ext. [email protected] North American Holiday HockeyHartford, CTMarch 18-20, 2011Adult and Youth [email protected] Hockey EnterprisesApril 14 - 17, 2011

Gamblers Cup Las Vegas, NevadaADULT TOURNAMENTOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 divisions Canadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Advanced TournamentsApril 29-May 1, 2011Chicago, ILCHICAGO CUP Tournament Series: Chicago Spring ClassicMite through Midget; B, A, and AA, High School Varsity and JVContact Advanced Tournaments847-277-7343advancedtournaments.com Hockey Time ProductionsRock n Roll Cup Tournament SeriesCleveland, OHMay 13-15, 2011Mite-Midget House, B, A, AA High School Varsity and JV216-325-0567www.itshockeytime.com Chicago WolvesWindy City Challenge SeriesMay Madness ChallengeWest Dundee, ILMay 19-22, 2011Mite-Midget B, A & AA847-844-8700 Ext. [email protected] Canlan Classic TournamentsIndiana May SizzlerFort Wayne, INMarch 26 -28, 2011Youth Boys1-888-422-6526 [email protected]://www.canlanclassictournaments.com Advanced TournamentsMay 20-22, 2011Chicago, ILCHICAGO CUP Tournament Series: Seven Bridges Spring ClassicMite through Midget; B, A, and AA, High School Varsity and JVContact Advanced Tournaments847-277-7343www.advancedtournaments.com OneHockey International 8thSummer ChallengeJune 30-July 3, 2011Philadelphia, [email protected] International 8thSummer ChallengeJune 30-July 3, 2011

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Canadian Hockey EnterprisesMarch 31/April 1-3, 2011Banff Cup Banff, AlbertaADULT TOURNAMENTOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 divisionsCanadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 1-3, 2011Vancouver CupVancouver, BCADULT TOURNAMENTIncludes Canucks vs Oilers ticketsOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 divisionsCanadian Hockey Enterprises.1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 1-3, 2011Capital CupOttawa, ONADULT TOURNAMENTIncludes Senators vs Leafs ticketsOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, divisionsCanadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 7/8 - 10, 2011Banff Cup Banff, AlbertaADULT TOURNAMENTSOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 divisionsCanadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected]

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Niagara Falls, OntarioADULT TOURNAMENTOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40 divisionsCanadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 8 10, 2011Montreal Adult & Old-timer TournamentMontreal, QuebecADULT TOURNAMENTOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40 divisions Canadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 8-10, 2011Okanagan Cup Kelowna, British ColumbiaADULT TOURNAMENTOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 divisionsCanadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 14/15-17, 2011Banff CupBanff, AlbertaADULT TOURNAMENTOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 divisions (also Womens divisions)Canadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] Canadian Hockey EnterprisesApril 15-17, 2011Niagara Cup Niagara Falls, OntarioADULT TOURNAMENTOver 19, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 divisions (also Womens divisions)Canadian Hockey Enterprises1-800-461-2161 www.chehockey.com email: [email protected] North American Holiday HockeyMontreal, QCApril 29-May 1, 2011Adult and Youth [email protected] OneHockey International1st Spring ChallengeEdmonton, ABMay 6-8, 20111995-2003s (no 2001s)[email protected]

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February (4-8-12)CCHA Player of the Month for January (5-11-16)Three-time CCHA Off ensive Player of the WeekINCH National Player of the Week Oct. 25 (2-7-9)Led both the CCHA

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Girls and Womens Nationals coming to Metro-Detroit Girls and Womens Nationals coming to Metro-Detroit Girls and Womens Nationals coming to Metro-Detroit BY JOSH CURMI

For 10 days at the start of April, metro-Detroit will be the center of the female hockey universe.

Eighty-eight teams, and over 1,300 players will take part in the 2011 USA Hockey Tier I Girls and Womens National Tournament at the Onyx Rochester Ice Arena and Suburban Ice Macomb, hosted by the Honeybaked Hockey Club.

Seven womens teams from Michigan, Top Gun and Detroit Revolution (Sr. C), OLeary Hawks and Team Ices (Sr. B), Honeybaked (Sr. A) and T-Strong and Frozen Assets (Over 30), will compete in the Womens Nationals.

The Girls Tier 1 National Tournament includes eight Michigan-based squads, including Honeybaked and Compuware in the 12U Division, Honeybaked and Little Caesars (14U), Little Caesars and Honeybaked (16U) and Little Caesars and Honeybaked at the 19 and Under level.

The Womens event is set for April 1-3, while the Girls Tier 1 national tournament will be held April 6-10. Games will be at both facilities for each event.

The Honeybaked Hockey Club is extremely excited to be the host of this premier event for USA Hockey, said Honeybaked Hockey director Joe Jones. The very best Womens and Girls teams from all over the United States here will be here, and we are absolutely delighted to host this event at two of the states fi nest facilities.

In addition, the 2011 USA Hockey National Championships will provide a great stage to display the growth of womens hockey in the state.

Female hockey participation in Michigan continues to increase, and this tournament will showcase the tremendous hockey culture of the metro-Detroit area, said Jones.

The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association is also pleased to host the national event. This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the Detroit area to the out of state

players and parents and provide exposure of the female game throughout the state, added Patty Madden, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Associations Vice President of Girls/Womens Hockey.

Detroit Sports will assist with visitor information for players, parents, coaches and fans during the two national tournaments.

We are excited that metro Detroit has been selected to host these USA Hockey

national championships. They will have a tremendous impact on our local hotels, restaurants, and attractions, said Dave Beachnau, the Executive Director of Detroit Sports.

Organizers expect the combination of top-notch arenas and terrifi c competition will make for a tremendous hockey experience.

Both of the facilities are state-of-the-art and will provide the proper venue for such a prestigious event, said Julie Pardoski, Suburban Ice - Macomb general manager. We are very confi dent that the joint eff ort between the Honeybaked Hockey Club, the arenas, and the cities of Rochester and Macomb will set a new standard for future USA Hockey National Tournaments and will leave all participants with a very positive impression of our community.

The USA Hockey Womens National Tournament, which will include approximately 40 teams competing in four diff erent divisions, is a highlight of the season.

Our team always looks forward to Nationals, its a great experience, said Vicki Crimmins, whose team the OLeary Hawks will play in the Sr. B Division. Weve won the Silver medal three out of four years, and were excited to represent Michigan and hopefully have some success along the way.

Its an opportunity to compete against great teams and to have some laughs with your team.

Michigan teams and girls squads from across the country circled the national tournament dates on the calendar at the start of the season.

The players on our team are thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in an event of this magnitude, said Lyle Phair, Honeybaked 12U coach. We have been looking forward to it all season long.

The Womens and Girls National Tournaments will cap a big two-week exhibition of the countrys best female teams.

We look forward to providing a memorable and extremely worthwhile experience to everyone involved with the 2011 Nationals, not only for the players, coaches, and families, but for area merchants and the metro Detroit business community as well, said Jones.

Check out usahockey.com for 2011 national tournament pages for more information.

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Detroit Red Wings win their third Stanley Cup in six years, beating the Carolina Hurricanes in fi ve games. The Hurricanes won game one in overtime, however the Wings owned the next four. Igor Larionovs backhand in the third overtime of game three gave the Wings the series lead they would never relinquish. Nick Lidstrom would earn the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff s Most Valuable Player.

Legendary Michigan State University head coach Ron Mason retires. Mason left coaching to become Michigan States athletic director (held position until 2008). He led the Spartans to 23 NCAA tournament appearances along with the 1986 national title. In his 36 years of coaching (Lake Superior, Bowling Green, Michigan State), Mason recorded the most wins in college hockey history with a line of 924-380-83.

The Detroit Red Wings announce their affi liation with the Grand Rapids Griffi ns of the American Hockey League. Hockeytown West, was the offi cial name used at the press conference, which featured Red Wings GM Ken Holland and about 100 media personnel.

Scotty Bowman and Dominik Hasek retire from the Detroit Red Wings. Bowman announced his retirement immediately following the game 5 clincher. He would end his career with 1,244 wins and nine Stanley Cups (both NHL records). Hasek waited a week to make his announcement; however the six-time Vezina winner would come back to the Wings in the 2003-04 season.

January 8thDave Thomas, American fast food entrepreneur (Wendys) passes away

February 22ndChuck Jones, american animator passes away

February 1stKidnapped Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl is murdered in Karachi, Pakistan

March 1stU.S. invasion of Afghanistan: In eastern Afghanistan, Operation Anaconda begins

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and Japan

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April 25thLisa Lopes, member of the R&B girl group TLC, better known by

her stage name Left Eye, dies in a car accident in La Ceiba, Honduras

January 1stEuro notes and coins are issued in France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Finland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Austria, Ireland and the Netherlands

May 12thFormer U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba, becoming the fi rst U.S. President, to visit the island since Castros 1959 revolution

June 3rdThe Party in the Palace takes place at Buckingham Palace, London for Queen Elizabeth IIs Golden Jubilee celebrations

March 27thBritish actor, comedian and pianist Dudley Moore dies as a result of pneumonia

February 8th-24thThe 2002 Winter Olympics are held in Salt Lake City, Utah

February 15thAfter uncovering scandal in voting, Canadas silver medals upgraded to gold in Olympics fi gure skating pairs competition

April 9thThe funeral of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother takes place in Westminster Abbey, London

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Hockeytown West is the name offi cials of the American Hockey Leagues Grand Rapids Griffi ns and the Detroit Red Wings aff ectionately came up with after announcing on Jan. 24, 2002 that the two franchises had reached a fi ve-year affi liation agreement that begins next season and runs through 2006-07.

We feel that this is going to be the premier relationship in all of hockey, with the Red Wings setting the standard at the NHL level and the Griffi ns serving as a foremost franchise in the AHL, said Scott Gorsline, COO of DP Fox Sports and the Griffi ns (at right).

The long-rumored relationship was announced in Grand Rapids at a press conference that featured Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, assistant GM Jim Nill, Griffi ns general manager Bob McNamara and Griffi ns vice-president for sales and marketing, Bob Sack. Griffi ns offi cials are hoping that the relationship expected to include Red & White intrasquad games at the 10,834-seat Van Andel Arena will help boost attendance numbers for the 6-year-old franchise .

When Van Andel hosted a Wings Red & White game September 2000, the Griffi ns had more than 20,000 ticket requests.

It was special to see a lot of people wearing Red Wing jerseys at that game, Holland said. It was obvious of the incredible support we have on this side of the state.

The Red Wings will supply a minimum of 13 players to the Griffi ns each season. Detroit prospects currently play for the AHLs Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, who are affi liated with the NHLs Anaheim franchise.

Were excited to be announcing the affi liation with the Red Wings, said McNamara, whose team is in the third-year of an affi liation with the Ottawa Senators. We had a couple of contacts over the summer with Jim and Ken. They want to supply us with a team that can compete to the top of the AHL.

This marks the fi rst time the Wings will have a full AHL affi liate since the

1998-99 campaign when they were related to the Adirondack franchise in Glenn Falls, N.Y.

Its an exciting day for the Detroit Red Wings, Holland said. Grand Rapids is a tremendous hockey city. Weve followed the success of the Griffi ns ever since they got pro hockey in the IHL. When the opportunity presented itself to move our minor league players here, we were very interested.

When the IHL folded last year, the Griffi ns joined the AHL, which made a possible marriage with the Grand Rapids team more attractive to Detroit.

If youre going to be competitive in the NHL, you need depth, Holland said. This agreement allows us to sign veteran minor-league players to play with the Griffi ns. We feel well put a competitive team on the ice for the fans of Grand Rapids and have a positive environment for our young players as they develop into future Red Wings.

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August 12thUS Airways declares bankruptcy, caused by the air travel slowdown following the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attack

November 13thDemocratic Party chose California Rep. Nancy Pelosi as minority leader, making her the fi rst woman to lead a major American party

December 26thA 55-year-old contractor

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Christmas Day Powerball jackpot, which is the biggest

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July 15thJohn Walker Lindh, the so-called American Taliban, pled guilty to two charges, and prosecutors dropped the rest

July 28thCyclist Lance Armstrong wins his fourth consecutive Tour de France

December 9thUnited Airlines, the second largest airline in the world, fi les for bankruptcy

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MAHA State Tournaments

BY JOHN RAFFELJust about any way you look at it, this has been quite a

season for the Mount Clemens Wolves Girls 14 and Under team.Coach Cassandra Jaeckles squad improved its record to a

fabulous 48-5-2 by winning its division at the MAHA Girls Tier 2 state tournament on March 6 at Grand Rapids Patterson Ice Center.

Mount Clemens was 4-0 for the weekend after blanking the Michigan Icebreakers in the championship game, 4-0.

Our game plan was to work hard on our back checking and keep them outside the dots, Jaeckle said. That was our plan the entire weekend.

Mount Clemens scored their fi rst goal in the opening period at 12:39 when Samantha Fortune converted a pass from Jenay Decaussin. Leigh Farquhar, the tournaments MVP, then scored her teams second goal at 7:38 of the second period, assisted by Alexis Bianchiini and Maria Bohr.

Since the beginning of the year, we had a good team and we wanted to bring it here, Farquhar said. Were probably at the peak of the season. Were passing well and our defense is strong. Were really happy with to win.

Frankie Wojtylo scored Mount Clemens third goal at 4:46 of the third period, assisted by Olivia Ziemba and Bohr. Taylor Girard closed out the scoring with a shorthanded goal at 2:27 when the Wolves had two skaters in the penalty box.

Jaeckle said her team has had success in scoring shorthanded goals this season.

Anytime youre shorthanded you have to play very sound and get them to make a bad choice or mistake and this time we capitalized on it, Jaeckle said. It was a lot of hard work by Taylor Girard at that point.

Katelyn Tomlian was the winning goalie for Mount Clemens.We had a very good weekend, Jaeckle said. Our eff ort

and energy was excellent.Jaeckle acknowledged that it was a team goal to achieve a

state title way back when the season started.Any time you put a team together, you want to prepare for

states, she said. Luckily this year, we get to go to a national tournament.

The Wolves will play in the USA Hockey National Tournament in Anaheim, CA at the end of the month. The players are excited about the trip, but say they want more than to just enjoy Disney World and the other attractions of the area.

Wed love to represent Michigan and bring home a national championship, Jaeckle said. That would be icing on the cake for our season.

We cant wait, Farquhar said. We want to be the best team in the nation.

The Icebreakers wrapped up a good season with two wins in Grand Rapids over the weekend.

Mount Clemens has a really strong team and they have a lot of depth, Michigan Icebreakers coach Tom Byrne said. I have to give our girls credit. They skated hard and kept playing and never quit.

And give Mount Clemens credit. They have been the top team all year, and have been able to maintain it. We tried our best and we wish them luck in the national tournament. We played them four or fi ve times and we beat them once. They have a very good team. They have good skaters and girls that can shoot well. And their goaltender played very well today.

Byrne said his Icebreakers squad came a long way this season to make it to the state fi nal.

When we started with our spring team, we didnt win a game, Byrne said. Our girls have developed. Im very happy with what theyve accomplished.

GIRLS 14U TIER 2 NOTEBOOKIn other 14U tournament games over the weekend, Grosse

Pointe blanked the USA Wild Flowers, 3-0, with Lindsay Gallagher notching two assists for the winners Victoria Perez scored the only goal in Livonias 1-0 shutout over Birmingham Grosse Pointe defeated Birmingham, 2-1, with Syd Hernalsteen and Jennifer Kusch scoring goals for the winners Madison Byrne and Marisha Hackett did the scoring in the Michigan Icebreakers 2-0 win over Rochester. Gabby Wer got the shutout Frankie Wojtylo had one goal and one assist in Mount Clemens 5-0 win over Rochester Birmingham defeated the USA Wildfl owers 3-2 with Frankie White-Levin scoring a goal and notching one assist Jennifer Kusch scored the only goal in Grosse Pointes 1-0 win over Livonia In the semifi nals the Michigan Icebreakers got goals from Madeline Stichhaller, Jacquelin White, Kylie Armstrong, Jenna Taylor and Isabella Shrader, along with two assists from Shannon Shuit to beat Grosse Pointe 5-2 Leigh Farquhar scored three goals in the Wolves 11-1 win over the Livonia Knights in the other semifi nal.

BY JOHN RAFFELBehind Megan Roes two goals, Victory Honda defeated the

Mount Clemens Wolves, 4-1, to take the 2011 MAHA 12 and Under Girls Tier 2 state tournament title on March 6 at Patterson Ice Arena in Grand Rapids.

Roe scored her fi rst goal with 44 seconds left in the opening period, assisted by Julianna Morano. Victory Hondas Brooke Spiegel converted a pass from Morgan McNeely at 4:19 of the second period to give her team a 2-0 lead.

In the third period, Roe scored her second goal, assisted by Kelly Gilson, at 13:43. Mount Clemens got on the board at 7:52 by Cristina Llano, unassisted.

The win capped a 5-0 run at the state tournament for Victory Honda (19-1), and sends them to Anaheim, CA later this month for the USA Hockey National Tournament.

I thought the girls played great, Victory Honda coach Mike Kaput said. They didnt give the other team an inch. They were forechecking hard and they were always on the puck.

They saw what was staring them in the face and it was a matter of playing game-to-game. They wanted it more than anybody else, I think.

Kaputs squad includes two captains who are the only two girls moving up to the 14-and-under division next season and have been with him for four years.

We have a group of 99s who are fi rst year 12U players and have been with me for three seasons, he said, noting that this will be the fi rst time any of his girls have been to the nationals. Right now, its all about the experience. Its a once-in-a-lifetime experience for nationals. Were just going to have fun.

Forward Kelly Gilson is among the four-year players for Victory Honda. She acknowledged that winning the MAHA state title was a key goal for the team coming into the season.

Passing and playing as a team, were the keys to the victory, Gilson said.

The team has played together since August, and have made a lot of progress, Gilson said. Weve improved over the year.

The Wolves fi nished 3-1 on the weekend, including a come-from-behind 4-3 shootout win over the Michigan Icebreakers in the opening game of the round-robin part of the tournament.

We played our hearts out, said Graham, who returns about half of his team next season. We played really well today.

Victory Honda is a very good team. They shoot the puck very well. And they got some very good goals.

We played very well this whole weekend. Its hard to pick out one area. We played well for the whole thing.

Grahams squad fi nished 28-12 and he smiled while talking about the season.

Its been a big success for us, he said. We were over-achievers. We did not think wed get this far. It was a lot of hard work. We did an off ice program. We worked hard at it. And they gave it their all every time they came to the rink.

GIRLS 12U TIER 2 NOTEBOOKIn other games during the weekend, Nicole Gibson scored

fi ve goals in leading Ann Arbor past the GRAHA Griffi ns 5-3. Jaiden Forest had all three goals for Grand Rapids Little Caesars got two goals and two assists from Natalia Asimakis in a 5-4 win over the Livonia Knights, who had two goals and one assist from Kathryn Kucharski Brianna Weglarz had an unassisted goal for Mount Clemens in a 4-3 shootout win over the Michigan Icebreakers Megan Roe had three goals and two assists in Victory Hondas 12-1 win over St. Clair Shores Hannah Bates had a hat trick and one assist in a 7-0 Victory Honda blanking of Little Caesars In the Michigan Icebreakers 8-0 blanking of the GRAHA Griffi ns, Skylar Byrne and Ashley Awdish had two goals apiece and Julia Marotta added three assists Katelyn Hayward scored four goals in Livonias 4-2 win over St. Clair Shores Mount Clemens defeated the Ann Arbor Cougars 3-0 with Briana Weglarz scoring two goals and Madison Graham adding two assists Lauren Kramer no

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Michigan Hockey March 21, 2011