WWW.CALGARYROYALSAA.COM PUBLISHED BY CALGARY ROYALS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF CURRENT TOPICS Congratulations to all of the players for making their respective teams and to the parents for surviving the tryouts; not to mention certain Board members who lived at the rink during the tryouts. The Calgary Royals Board of Directors held meetings on September 9th and October 13th. In addition to the usual business of the Board, I would like to report on some of the issues and topics involving your Association that will be of particular interest to all members of the Royals family. Website: We have made great strides with our website over the last couple of years, with an introduction of a new platform that went live on October 19th. I hope that our website (www. calgaryroyalsaa.com) is a “favorite” or “book marked” site on your list of websites. We have been successful in having the website updated within 24 hours of any new developments so that you will be able to access it for “real time” matters. Questionnaire: This year we created and distributed a questionnaire that went out to our membership in October. Additional question- naires will go out this year to the membership. The informa- tion gathered from the questionnaires helps the Association in implementing new ideas, initiatives and programs. They are also used as a communication tool between the Board and it’s members. Scholarships: The purpose of the Calgary Royals Scholarship Program is to provide Calgary Royals players who are of good character, have demonstrated hockey ability, and who qualify academi- cally with financial assistance to further their education at a recognized Post-Secondary Educational Institution. There are 9 scholarships available to eligible Calgary Royals play- ers. We have increased the Stu Peppard Memorial and Ed Melville Scholarships to $2000 per scholarship. Scholarships are applicable towards any full or part-time post secondary education at a University, college, or educational institute. More information about our Scholarship Program can be ob- tained by visiting our website under the Scholarships section. Fundraising: Currently, the Calgary Royals uses the Blueline Magazine, Bingo’s and Casinos as the main avenues of fundraising. Without these fundraisers, the Calgary Royal’s yearly budget would not be achievable without a significant increase in player fees. The fundraising that the Calgary Royal’s has in place al- lows us to offset some of these expenses and charge a lower registration fee per player. I would encourage all parents and players to recognize this and whole-heartedly participate in the Calgary Royal’s fundraising programs. Revenues gener- ated by the Blueline Magazine, Bingos and the Casinos are all pooled and then evenly distributed over all of the teams. This is where is becomes important that everyone be involved, as your effort directly affects registration fees for the upcoming year. This year the Calgary Royals requires all teams to commit to working (5-7) bingos per family. This is down from eight last season. This year we will be implementing the Calgary Royals Golf Tournament. We implemented this fundraiser last year, and the Association raised $10,000. This year’s Golf Tournament is estimated to raise approximately $110,000 and the Association will review reducing a significant amount of bingos for next year. Depending on the success of the Golf Tournament will allow the Board to further review its current main Bingo fundraiser. Macs: The Mac’s Tournament is an important fundraiser for the Calgary Royals; all teams other than Junior B are required to work a shift at the Mac’s Tournament. This year’s Mac’s Tournament will take place December 26, 2009 - January 1, 2010. As usual, I am sure that all Royals volunteers will fulfill their duties professionally and enjoy some great Midget AAA hockey at the same time. Midget AAA All-Star Weekend Classic: The four Calgary AA quadrants are hosting the 2010 Alberta Major Midget Hockey League (AMHL) All Star Weekend Classic on January 23rd-24th, 2010 at Centennial arenas. In order to successfully implement this event there is a Midget AAA All-Star Game Committee that will work with a volunteer parent group. Their mandate is to provide the highest level of enjoyment and maximize the positive experience of every- body associated with the event. Sutter Cup: The four Calgary AA quadrants are hosting the 2010 Sutter Cup March 12th-14th at Max Bell. In order to successfully implement this event there is a Minor Midget AAA Sutter Cup Committee that will work with a volunteer parent group. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Kris Katsaounis, President, CRAA DECEMBER 2009
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF CURRENT TOPICSCongratulations to all of the players for making their respective teams and to the
parents for surviving the tryouts; not to mention certain Board members who lived at the rink during the tryouts. The Calgary Royals Board of Directors held meetings on September 9th and October 13th. In addition to the usual business of the Board, I would like to report on some of the issues and topics involving your Association that will be of particular interest to all members of the Royals family.
Website:We have made great strides with our website over the last couple of years, with an introduction of a new platform that went live on October 19th. I hope that our website (www.calgaryroyalsaa.com) is a “favorite” or “book marked” site on your list of websites. We have been successful in having the website updated within 24 hours of any new developments so that you will be able to access it for “real time” matters.
Questionnaire:This year we created and distributed a questionnaire that went out to our membership in October. Additional question-naires will go out this year to the membership. The informa-tion gathered from the questionnaires helps the Association in implementing new ideas, initiatives and programs. They are also used as a communication tool between the Board and it’s members.
Scholarships:The purpose of the Calgary Royals Scholarship Program is to provide Calgary Royals players who are of good character, have demonstrated hockey ability, and who qualify academi-cally with financial assistance to further their education at a recognized Post-Secondary Educational Institution. There are 9 scholarships available to eligible Calgary Royals play-ers. We have increased the Stu Peppard Memorial and Ed Melville Scholarships to $2000 per scholarship. Scholarships are applicable towards any full or part-time post secondary education at a University, college, or educational institute. More information about our Scholarship Program can be ob-tained by visiting our website under the Scholarships section.
Fundraising:Currently, the Calgary Royals uses the Blueline Magazine, Bingo’s and Casinos as the main avenues of fundraising.
Without these fundraisers, the Calgary Royal’s yearly budget would not be achievable without a significant increase in player fees. The fundraising that the Calgary Royal’s has in place al-lows us to offset some of these expenses and charge a lower registration fee per player. I would encourage all parents and players to recognize this and whole-heartedly participate in the Calgary Royal’s fundraising programs. Revenues gener-ated by the Blueline Magazine, Bingos and the Casinos are all pooled and then evenly distributed over all of the teams. This is where is becomes important that everyone be involved, as your effort directly affects registration fees for the upcoming year.This year the Calgary Royals requires all teams to commit to working (5-7) bingos per family. This is down from eight last season. This year we will be implementing the Calgary Royals Golf Tournament. We implemented this fundraiser last year, and the Association raised $10,000. This year’s Golf Tournament is estimated to raise approximately $110,000 and the Association will review reducing a significant amount of bingos for next year. Depending on the success of the Golf Tournament will allow the Board to further review its current main Bingo fundraiser.
Macs:The Mac’s Tournament is an important fundraiser for the Calgary Royals; all teams other than Junior B are required to work a shift at the Mac’s Tournament. This year’s Mac’s Tournament will take place December 26, 2009 - January 1, 2010. As usual, I am sure that all Royals volunteers will fulfill their duties professionally and enjoy some great Midget AAA hockey at the same time.
Midget AAA All-Star Weekend Classic:The four Calgary AA quadrants are hosting the 2010 Alberta Major Midget Hockey League (AMHL) All Star Weekend Classic on January 23rd-24th, 2010 at Centennial arenas. In order to successfully implement this event there is a Midget AAA All-Star Game Committee that will work with a volunteer parent group. Their mandate is to provide the highest level of enjoyment and maximize the positive experience of every-body associated with the event.
Sutter Cup:The four Calgary AA quadrants are hosting the 2010 Sutter Cup March 12th-14th at Max Bell. In order to successfully implement this event there is a Minor Midget AAA Sutter Cup Committee that will work with a volunteer parent group.
Hockey Operations:The Hockey Operations Committee has reviewed this year’s tryout ice requirements and processes, which will be admin-istered into next year’s tryouts. All Calgary Royals teams have been successfully registered into Hockey Canada’s Registration system, except for the Junior B teams who don’t have to submit a completed roster until January 10th. The Hockey Operations Committee is continually monitoring player affiliation procedures so that no AA Council, Calgary Minor Hockey, Hockey Alberta, or Hockey Canada rules or regulations are breached. Affiliation issues involve bringing players up from other Royals teams, from Community teams, and also involve the ability of Royals players to be affiliated outside of the organization. It is our position that players be al-lowed to affiliate with teams that give the players the opportu-nity to play at the highest levels, illustrated by their individual abilities, without harming the operations of their own team. Our Vice-President of Hockey Operations, Adam Hoffman, and I regularly attend meetings of Calgary AA Council where league rules and proposals including affiliation rules are dis-cussed.
Royals Coach/Coordinators Office:The Royals Office has been transformed into the Coach/Coordinators office. The office has been currently painted, and technologically has been brought up to speed. The coaches will utilize the office’s computer for team drills, video analysis, and other areas relating to team/player development.
Banquet:This year’s banquet will be held on Thursday April 29th, 2010 at the Red and White Club. There will more information re-garding the banquet early in January.The Board wishes all teams and individuals continued prog-ress this season, because with hard work comes rewards. We encourage all involved to be positive and praise accomplish-ments. Positive influence is the emphasis of child develop-ment in all aspects of life, no matter how big or small the accomplishment maybe. Players, try to make the best of all your experiences and learn from them, as not all are positive. Remember that with wins come losses and all of these add to personal growth and life experience. “Be the best you can be” and you will never fail.
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HOCKEY TRIVIAHockey Trivia answers on Page 7
1). Whose nickname was “Boom Boom”?2). What family business did Pavel Bure return
to after his NHL career ended?3). What famous phrase did Foster Hewitt coin?4). Which goalie first wore a helmet cam during
an NHL game?5). What player born in 1987 wears the number
87?6). What hockey teams home games featured
the playing of bagpipes until 1999?7). When Maurice Richard scored his 325th
NHL goal who received the puck?8). In what year did the NHL rule that each
team must have 2 goalies?9). After Stu Grimson retired from the NHL
what was his career choice? 10). Mark Messier scored 20 goals against
which goalie?
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MEN
TOR’S CORNER Mark Maloney, Head Coach, National Sport Academy
Ray Fraser, Goalie Coach, National Sport Academy
TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR OWN GAMEWith most coaches having admitted to having very litt le knowledge of goaltending, goalies are left tofend for themselves. There area lot of l itt le habits that goalies can develop to help improve their overall game. Here are the top five basic things for a high performance goalie.
1. WATCH THE PUCK ALL THE WAY TO YOUR BODY – since the introduction of the butterfly block goalies have gotten away from reacting to the puck. If the goalie has time they should watch the puck all the way into the body instead of blocking. This will help with the initial save as well as controlling rebounds. Same as in baseball and golf where you keep your eye on the ball.
2. AWARENESS – take quick looks around to see where everyone is on the ice. This will allow you to anticipate the play as well as communicate to your teammates the open players. Advanced goalies should get in the habit of looking which way the opposition shoots so you know what angle you have to come off your post at.
3. BECOME A STUDENT OF THE GAME – While sitting on the bench during your games or while watching NHL games watch the goalies not the play. Learn from what they do well also mistakes they make. Look for additional resources on the internet or in books on topics such as mental toughness or off ice dril ls for goalies.
4. HOLD YOUR GROUND – Be aggressive taking away shooters confidencewhen there is no traffic behind you. A lot of goalies allow players to push them back in their net on attacks as well as screen shots. Force them to miss the net or beat you with a great shot.
5. DEVELOP GOOD PRACTICE HABITS – square up to rebounds when you have a chance, get use
to playing the puck, get in habit of communicating and use open ice for movement. When practicing movement make sure it is hard starts and stops while working on explosiveness. Make sure to focus on proper technique first then quickness. Movement should be done in a small area and mimic game situations.
DID YOU KNOW?Roberto Luongo - works on his movement first thing when he steps on the ice for practice and he is arguably the best goalie in the league.
Miikka Kiprusoff - stretches for 90 min a day to work on his flexibility which allows him to make the second and third saves sometimes. Stretching can be worked on while watching television if necessary.
Martin Brodeur - His goalie coach stil l has to remind him to watch puck all the way to the body
Ray Fraser is the Head Goalie Coach at the National Sport Academy and is a Royals alumni as well as Goalie Coach Mentor. The National Sport Academy High School Program operates out of Central Memorial High School. The National Sport Academy coaching staff works closely with the community and AA hockey associations during the hockey season delivering hundreds of specialty clinics in and around the Calgary area. Summer Strength and Conditioning Camps and on ice High Performance Hockey camps are available to players outside the National Sport Academy. More information on the National Sport Academy can be found at www.nationalsportacademy.com
Mark Maloney is the Head Coach at the National Sport Academy and is the Royals Coach Mentor. The National Sport Academy High School Program operates out of Central Memorial High School. The National Sport Academy coaching staff works closely with community and AA hockey associations during the hockey season delivering hundreds of Specialty Clinics in and around the Calgary area. Summer Strength and Conditioning Camps and on ice High Performance Hockey Camps are available to players outside the National Sport Academy. More information on the National Sport Academy can be found at www.nationalsportacademy.com.
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Brian Skrudland was born in Peace River, AB and raised in Saskatoon, SK,. He began his competitive career with the Saskatoon Midget Contacts in 1979-80 and then moved on to the WHL Saskatoon Blades, for 3 years before sign-ing with the Montreal Canadiens as a free agent in 1983. Brian played the next 2 seasons with the Nova Scotia Voyageurs and the Sherbrooke Canadiens of the AHL, being Captain of the Sherbrooke team that won the Calder Cup
Championship. Brian was awarded the playoff MVP that year as well.In 1985-86 he was brought up to the Montreal Canadiens and shared his rookie year with Patrick Roy and 5 other new faces. That year they faced the Calgary Flames and beat Calgary in 5 games to win Montreal’s 23rd Stanley Cup. Brian played 8 addi-tional seasons for the Canadiens before being traded to Calgary during the 1992-93 season. At the end of the season Brian was claimed in the expansion draft by the Florida Panthers. In their 3rd
year in the league with Brian as Captain, they went to the Stanley Cup finals to lose to the Colorado Avalanche. After 1 additional season in Florida, Skrudland signed with the New York Rangers but was traded near the end of the 1997-98 season to the Dallas Stars. The next year 1998-99 in a Stars uniform, Brian won his 2nd Stanley Cup over Dominek Hasek and the Buffal Sabres. Brian played 1 more year in Dallas before retiring at the end of the 1999-00 year with 15 years of NHL played and 2 Stanely Cup rings, one in Montreal and one in Dallas.Brian returned to Calgary in 2000-01 as an Assistant Coach of the Calg ary Flames but turned his career to the oil & gas business shortly thereafter.Brian worked 4 years with Argo Sales Ltd in Calgary, again as Captain of the Sales team.Brian has a beautiful wife Lana, and 3/4 children, Simon, Rudi, Carly & Ben (woof woof).The Calgary Royals Athletic Association are priviledged to have Brian as our Player Development Co-ordinator. His knowledge, experience and enthusiasm are assets that benefit the Royals Hockey Program. The Royals Board of Directors welcomes Brian and believes that his contributions are essential to coach and player development.
DIRECTORS PROFILE: BRIAN SKRUDLAND
ROYALS IN ACTION
CALGARY ROYALS MIDGET AAA GOLD SCAVENGER HUNT
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Hockey is a fast and physically demanding sport. It requires the ability to play in physical battles like rugby or football while at the same time executing skills as complex as those required in squash or tennis. These types of skills can only be developed to their maximum potential if an athlete works at it year-round.The hockey season can be divided into four phases:
Most hockey players recognize the benefits of off-season and pre-season training, but few understand the importance of in-season training. Before talking about how to incorporate in-season training into your hockey season, let’s start with developing a basic understanding of the energy systems used while playing hockey and the essential elements of a hockey training program.Energy SystemsHockey players rely on three energy systems during a game, two anaerobic systems and one aerobic system.1. Phosphate Creatine (“PC”) The PC system can be compared to a dragster. It provides
the high-energy necessary for strenuous efforts over a short period of time (10 seconds). As an example, hitting, accelerating, or shooting require use of the PC system. Training the PC system enables a hockey player to increase their power and velocity.
2. Lactic Acid (“LA”) The LA system can be compared to a stock car. It provides
moderate to high-energy expenditure over a moderate amount of time (90-120 seconds). Since the average hockey shift is less than 60 seconds, increasing the capacity of a hockey players LA system allows them to exert maximal effort for their whole shift on the ice.
3. Aerobic System The aerobic system can be compared to an 18-wheel
semi-truck. It provides low energy expenditure over a more significant amount of time. Increased aerobic capacity allows a hockey player to prolong the use of the PC and LA systems without building up lactic acid.
A properly managed in-season training program will help a hockey player develop each of these systems.Essential Elements of an In-Season Training ProgramIn order to develop each of the energy systems described above, an in-season training program should incorporate each
of the following elements:1. Strength 4. Agility2. Power 5. Speed3. Flexibility 6. Plyometrics
Strength allows a hockey player to accelerate quicker, give and receive body checks more readily, and increase puck control and shooting ability. Functional strength training focuses on the stability, mobility, and strength of the athlete by teaching them how to move athletically and efficiently in their environment. It increases the muscle mass surrounding their joints and bones, increasing their ability to meet the physical demands of hockey and reducing the risk of injury.Power allows a hockey player to accelerate and react to various situations quicker. Hockey games are won and lost over 3 to 5 meters. The ability to win battles/races will lead to the hockey player, and ultimately the teams’, success. Power training focuses on the development of explosive power.Flexibility is one of the most important, but most overlooked, elements of a training program. Increased flexibility prevents injury and improves a hockey player’s ability to execute skills during a game situation. As an example, players who lack flexibility in their hamstring do not reach full extension in their skating stride and therefore do not utilize maximum power or reach their speed potential. Agility can make the difference between an exceptional hockey player and a good hockey player. Having greater agility increases a player’s ability to execute skills with greater precision. An agile player is more able to handle one-on-one battles due to their ability to maneuver while skating with or without the puck.Speed allows a hockey player to move and change directions quickly in a game situation. The goal of this type of training is to improve a player’s acceleration, increase their maximum speed, and improve their ability to maintain speed when they become fatigued towards the end of a shift or game.Plyometrics have become an integral part of training programs for sports such as hockey. The goal is to turn the strength built-up during weight sessions into explosive power on the ice. The player will be able to start and stop more effectively, make aggressive exits out of turns, have a more powerful slap shot, and better execute body checks and dynamic skating patterns.Now that we understand the energy systems used in hockey and the essential elements of an in-season training program, let’s look at a sample in-season training program that is offered by Alook Training.
TRAINER’S TIPS DeeJay Alook, Alook Training
DeeJay Alook, BPE, is the president of Alook Training, a sport conditioning company located in the west of Calgary. A hockey coach since 1996, head coach of the NWCAA Midget Minor AAA Stampeders for the 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 seasons, and current co-coach of the NWCAA Midget AAA Flames, DeeJay has demonstrated great success in improving player performance both on and off the ice.
FINDING THE PERFECT BALANCE FOR TRAINING DURING THE HOCKEY SEASON
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Sample In-Season Training ProgramThe primary goal of an in-season training program is to maintain the strength and conditioning attained during the off- and pre-seasons. The biggest question most hockey players have is how to incorporate in-season training into their already busy hockey schedules. Most players already balance two games and two to three practices with the demands from school and their social life. What’s important to remember is that it really is about the quality of the sessions rather than the quantity or length.An in-season training program offered by Alook Training typically consists of 1 to 2 sessions per day. Sessions range from 20 to 60 minutes in length and have varying levels of intensity. The Strength and Conditioning Coach will work with the athlete to customize the training program around the player’s team schedule. Weeks where the player has more on-ice commitments will have fewer sessions. Some sessions are done with the Strength and Conditioning Coach present while the player does others on their own time.Below, a sample training program is described for a week where the player has two games. This sample shows the minimum number of each type of training sessions per week required for a successful in-season program. Weeks with fewer games would contain more of all, or some, of the types of sessions.
Day Morning Session Afternoon/Evening Session 1 Comfortable Run/Bike Weights 2 Rest Game 3 Comfortable Run/Bike Speed/Agility 4 Comfortable Run/Bike Weights 5 Rest Plyometrics 6 Rest Game 7 Rest PC/Lactate
Comfortable Run/BikeOne of the most important elements of the in-season program is the comfortable runs/bikes. Each session of this type lasts approximately 30 minutes. These sessions promote faster recovery and slower lactic acid build-up between shifts. They can be seen as recovery sessions to get lactic acid out of the muscles, helping to ensure better training results. Typically, the athlete does these sessions on his or her own time.
Weight SessionsWeight sessions are brief during the in-season (40 to 60 minutes). Heavy-lifting sessions are not required each week, but this does not mean the sessions will be easy. The hockey player needs to apply as much intensity and dynamic movement as possible during a weight session. A weight session may incorporate exercises like:
Speed/Agility SessionDuring the in-season, the speed/agility sessions are short (20 to 30 minutes) and simple. During the agility component the athlete will perform drills using agility ladders, cones, etc. During the speed component the athlete is put through a series of drills involving sprinting over 5, 10, and 20 meters.Plyometric SessionThink of your muscles as an elastic band when doing plyometrics. Sessions typically last 20 to 30 minutes. They consist of exercises, such as double and single leg hops for the lower body and plyo-pushups for the upper body, designed to train the muscles to reach maximum force in the shortest possible time. PC/Lactate SessionAn in-season PC/Lactate session is simple and specific. A typical session, lasting 10 to 30 minutes, consists of short bursts of all-out activity (bike or run) followed by recovery periods. It is designed to simulate the demands of an on-ice hockey shift.Flexibility TrainingAlthough flexibility training is not an independent session in the program above, it is a key component of the in-season training program. Dynamic stretching, such as leg swings, should be done prior to each session, while static stretching should be done following each session. Where the player’s schedule permits, they could also add a yoga session once a week to complement the rest of their training.Feel free to contact Alook Training if you would like more information on hockey-specific training programs or if you just want some advice on how to incorporate training into your hockey season.
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1). Bernie Geoffrion
2). Watchmaking
3). “Dipsy Doodler”
4). Kelly Hrudey
5). Sidney Crosby
6). Toronto Maple Leafs
7). Queen Elizabeth the Second
8). 1965
9). Lawyer
10). “King” Richard Brodeur, Vancouver Canucks
HOCKEY TRIVIA ANSWERSSeasons Greetings
and a
Happy, Healthy and
Wonderful Hockey Season to all
from the Board of Directors of the
Calgary Royals Athletic Association
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C.R.A.A. CALGARY ROYALS AWARDS - 2008/2009Team Most Valuable Player Best Defensive Player Hardest Working PlayerAA Bantam White Cam Amantea Justin Post Kevin LenzinAA Bantam Blue Mitch Collett Jeffrey Wildeman Bennett HuberAAA Bantam Gold Hunter Shinkaruk Wilson Sproule Trent GeigerAAA Minor Midget Blue Keenan Martens Joe Colborne Logan MaddinAAA Minor Midget Gold Connor Collette Austin Smith Jake MatkinAA Midget Blue Jacob Halderman Andy Avery Lloyd OnespotAA Midget Gold Scott Swiston Evan Jarock Riley RodewaldAAA Midget Jonathan Turk Brad Buckingham Mark StrachanJunior “B” Blue Olivier Favreau Clayton Haworth Dustin FunkeJunior “B” Gold Mike Pashulka Alex Squire Colin McKay
Mike Vernon Award Manager of the Year Royal Scholarship Winners 2008-2009Jacob Edwards- AAA Midget Keith Hurd- AAA Minor Midget Gold Stu Peppard - Olivier FavreauMost Sportsmanlike Team Coach of the Year Ed Melville - John McAllisterAA Bantam Blue Ryan Hilderman- AAA Midget Dale Dupont - Michael PashulkaEmile Dupont Memorial Bob Arkley Memorial Award Dale Dupont - Keven CannScott Swiston- AA Midget Gold Deleted- AA Council to supply Royals Team - Erik MarchukReg Turner Award Bill Shearer Memorial Award Terry Spink - Riley PatersonClayton Howarth- Junior B Blue Brandon Eshleman- AAA Midget Jeff Niehaus - Sean WalkerPresident’s Award Coordinator of the Year Kyle Blais - Tommy AdairJoni Bradley Alan Nantes- AAA Bantam David Ferrell - Sean Tyler
Southern Alberta Finalists League Champions & City Champions Sutter Cup Champions City Finalists AAA Bantam Junior “B” Blue AAA Minor Midget Blue AA Midget Gold
Dayne Anderson 4 Defence Tommy Adair 23 Forward Aaron Berze 4 Defence Keven Cann 11 ForwardElliott Davies 9 Defence Brendan Befus 16 Forward Joe Colborne 9 Forward Austen Christie 3 DefenceSteve Doane 20 Forward James Braakman 20 Forward Thomas “TJ” Cunningham 18 Forward James D’Andrea 31 GoalieMitchell Ferguson 23 Defence Olivier Favreau 1 Goalie Kelly Duke 20 Forward Bennett Edwardson 7 DefenceTrent Geiger 17 Forward Dustin Funke 15 Forward Lucas Eshleman 16 Forward Taylor English 1 GoalieAustin Hyra 18 Forward Joshua Golany 25 Forward Chris Hale 14 Forward Brendan Gillies 15 ForwardPatrick Lee 27 Forward Robert Harris 8 Forward Brandon Halls 6 Defence Reed Huber 4 DefenceHunter Mills 31 Forward Brett Hartos 3 Defence Kevin Jacyna 31 Goalie Evan Jarock 16 ForwardJoshua Morrissey 6 Defence Cory Hawkins 2 Defence Christoph Katsaounis 19 Forward Neil Jones 10 DefenceChristopher Newton 13 Defence Clayton Haworth 14 Forward Kyle Kuindersma 3 Defence Brett Kondo 14 ForwardDylan Ossman 26 Forward Barclay Hickey 17 Defence Luke Lee-Knight 35 Goalie Steven Kostaras 9 ForwardBolton Pouliot 2 Goalie Jeremy Hickey 12 Forward Logan Maddin 11 Forward Ryan MacPhee 2 DefenceJoel Rogers 19 Forward Robert Hutchison 18 Defence Keenan Martens 17 Defence Erik Marchuk 12 ForwardScott Salberg 22 Forward Scott Hurd 31 Goalie Everett Nemeth 15 Forward Mark McDonald 6 DefenceHunter Shinkaruk 16 Forward Cory Jones 9 Forward Mitchell Nishimura 8 Forward Braeden Pivnick 5 ForwardWilson Sproule 1 Goalie Ryan Lister 21 Forward Samuel Paxton 2 Defence Riley Rodewald 20 ForwardAspen Sterzer 21 Forward John McAllister 10 Forward Riley Pequin 5 Defence Scott Swiston 17 ForwardRhys Webster 5 Defence Connor Mooney 6 Defence Kyle Pollard 10 Forward Jordan Thompson 19 ForwardJared Wilson 8 Defence Evan Normand 19 Forward Reid Simmonds 12 Forward Sean Tyler 18 Defence Nathan Pariseau 4 Defence Coach Craig Perrett Noel Pariseau 5 Defence Coach Geoff Carter Coach Darrin ZingerAss’t Coach Craig Hawryschuk Nathan Pariseau 4 Defence Ass’t Coach Will Grisdale Ass’t Coach Josh SheltonAss’t Coach Chris Gaze NoelPariseau 5 Defence Ass’t Coach Blair Couchene Ass’t Coach Chris WhiteAss’t Coach Wes Hurl Ass’t Coach Brent Osmond Ass’t Coach Greg GarvieManager Murray Perrett Coach Mickey Kluner Trainer Tara Collin Trainer Bob Ross Ass’t Coach Dustin Giborski Manager Timothy Kozmyk Manager Tom Swiston Ass’t Coach Daryl Blais Manager Tom Rodewald Trainer Laura Darc Manager Lyle Normand
