Wolf Talk
Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey April 2013
Volume 4, Issue 7
Sponsors 2
Letter from Willy H. 3
Pics from the Season 4-5
Hero to Hero 6
Year in Review 7
Contact Us 8
Inside this issue: 2012-2013: the season in review Each season hockey teams set out with a solid base and plan to build them-
selves up, to get better as the season moves on. The 2012-13 year for the
Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA team began with those goals in mind. In
September, the new coaching staff introduced themselves to the Alliance
Midget AAA Hockey world.
The coaches knew that defence breeds championships. Waterloo had great goaltend-
ing from the start to build on. Ryan Purcell and Jackson McIntosh were solid from day
one and strengthened as the season progressed.
There were enough returning forwards from the 2011-12 season, that they could
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3rd Annual
Waterloo Wolves
Golf Tournament!
Sunday, July 7
Foxwood Golf Course
Baden
$75.00 per golfer including
a round of golf, delicious
dinner and prizes for all.
Open to players, coaches,
alumni, family members and
sponsors.
For more details contact Gary Spark at
519-570-3042 or [email protected]
Waterloo Wolves & Hero to Hero
The Waterloo Wolves‘ banner, showing support for the Canadian troops,
made it all the way to Air Det in the Arabian Sea. For more Hero to Hero
photos, see page 6 of this issue of ―Wolf Talk.‖
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Sponsors for 2012-2013
To Our Sponsors: Everything the Waterloo Wolves
Midget AAA Hockey Team has achieved in since its
inception would not have been possible without the
support of dedicated, enthusiastic sponsors…like
you. You help make it happen! Thank you!!
GOLD
Arkay Design and Printing
Ball Construction Inc.
Compass Group
Conestoga Meat Packers
Daily Grill Restaurant
Piller‘s Fine Foods
SILVER
Raffi Jewellers Inc. Viscofan Canada Inc. Weber Inc
GENERAL SPONSORS
DW Lorentz Construction Inc.
Angstrom Communications Inc.
Eileen Innocente - In Memory of Mario 'Pinky' Innocente
MacMillan Tire
Lance Roberts, Real Estate Broker,
Royal LePage Scharf Realty
Shawn McFalls Racing
Sherry & Jim Peeples
Eastbridge Dental Care
Rosendale Farms Ltd.
Pioneer Hi-Bred
Pro Fleet Care
Dolphin Identification Systems Inc.
Optimist Club of Conestogo/ Winterbourne
Septimatech Group Inc.
Optimist Club of Waterloo North
Hilton Marketing Ltd.
Montana's Waterloo on the Boardwalk
Langen Studios Inc.
BRONZE
McEachnie Group Private Wealth Management Kissner Group
J.C Waterworks Plumbing Redman Distributing
Dordan Mechanical Inc. Priority Circuits Ltd.
Fergus Family Chiropractic Reiser (Canada) Ltd.
G&G Skate Training Centre Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Rector
Document Imaging Partners Dundee Wealth
ES Hockey Training Inc. P & H Foods
Sealed Air (Canada) Co. T.D. Waterhouse
Graham Mathew & Partners LLP Winpak Ltd.
Kohan Kobayashi Canada Inc. Ayr Coach Lines
Sports Groups International D.C. Foods
Kerry Canada Inc. Pestell Shavings
Hela Spice Canada Inc. National Truck League
Canadian Linen and Uniform Service
Alliance Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.
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A Message from Willy Huber
They say ‗time flies when you are having a good time;‘ well, this season flew by because it was a great one!
Another season has ended and I think back on all the amazing memories that were created.
It feels like just yesterday when we started tryouts for the 2012-2013 season. By the time we knew it, the season was in full motion.
With regular season games, tournaments and events that happened this season, they wouldn‘t have been possible without the support of certain individuals.
On behalf of the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team, Coaching Staff, and Wolves Operating Committee, we would like to start off by thanking our generous and amazing sponsors. Your support made the 2012-2013 season a great success. The team was able to participate in several tournaments this season, one of them being a tournament in Drummondville, Quebec. Our sponsors have been key to the success of the Midget AAA Waterloo Wolves. Your involvement has made the Waterloo Wolves program a reality. Thank you!
I would like to thank our coaching staff and trainers (Jeff Brick – Head Coach, Paul Gaudet – Associate Coach, Dave Steele – Associate Coach, Norm Bonnell – Goalie Coach, Greg Henning – Head Trainer, Chad Drown – Associate Trainer, and Chris McFarlane – Strength and Conditioning Coach). All of you did an exceptional job coaching and guiding these great young men this season.
The Wolves are taking with them hockey skills that will be with them for years to come. Your dedicated long hours of practice and guid-ance did not go unnoticed. Thank you.
A big thank you to Kim Rennie, our amazing skate technician. Thank you for your continuous help.
Thank you to all members of the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Operating Committee, (Marnie Huber – Director of Parent Fundraising, Gary Spark – Director of Operations, Jeff Brick – Head Coach, Sandi Henning – Director of Media & Advertising, Vicki Eckert – Wol-famania Chair, Debi Purcell/Mark Lorentz – 2012-2013 Team Managers, Diana Thomas – Announcer) and parents who volunteered this season. Also, a big thank you to Doug MacIntosh. Doug took care of the Wolves' Twitter feed at every game and tournament, and was absolutely fantastic tweeting play-by-play of the game to keep our fans updated. Throughout my life, I've seen the difference that volun-teering efforts can make in people's lives and you all demonstrated this, this season. Thank you for all your help!
Throughout my life, I've seen the difference that volunteering efforts can make in people's lives and you all demonstrated this, this sea-son. Thank you for all your help!
Thank you to Waterloo Minor Hockey Association for their continued support in assisting the development of this great hockey club. Truly an honour to be part of such an amazing organization.
I would now like to congratulate the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey team on a job well done this season. You guys made it to the Alliance Finals against London and for that, you guys should be proud of yourselves! As I have said to the Wolves alumni in the past, Stanley Cups are won and lost. You all demonstrated what it means to be on a team and the passion you have for the game of hockey. Great job guys!
It has been an honour to have met all you boys this season. For all of you, this is a stepping stone in your hockey careers and I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavours. For those who will be coming back next season, I promise you another great season. Remember, once a Wolf, always a Wolf!
Again, thank you to everyone who contributed in making this season an amazing one. Stay in touch!
Your Friend in Hockey,
Willy Huber Jr Chair, Midget Operating Committee & Corporate Sponsorship
Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey
Congratulations to Vicki and Daryl Eckert ,
this year’s recipients of the Alpha Wolf Award!
The Alpha Wolf Award is presented annually to the person(s) that make the
greatest contribution to the Waterloo Wolves hockey program.
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It Was a Great Season!
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Waterloo Wolves and Hero to Hero
The Waterloo Wolves‘ donations to Hero
to Hero are much appreciated by the
men and women in the Canadian Forces.
We recently received photos of the
Wolves‘ jersey being shared and worn
proudly by Leading Seaman Hull Tech
Mike Wilson and Leading Seaman Hull
Tech Eric Caron when they visited the
Burge Khilifa in Dubai, UAE.
Sailors from HMCS Toronto wearing the jerseys that were do-
nated at your troop morale hockey game.
Kevin Willaert (far right) requested the care packages from
Hero To Hero and oversaw the distribution of the 300 shirts,
cookies, music cd's and of course the ever popular Piller's Pep-
stix to his crew mates.
Leading Seamam Hull Tech Mike Wilson, NewMarket ONT ;
Ordinary Seaman Hull Tech Dany Bremner, Cornwall ONT ;
Able Seaman Nav Comm Michael Cote, Kitchener ONT ;
Leading Seaman Hull Tech Eric Caron, Saint-Adelme QUE ;
Master Seaman Hull Tech Kevin Willaert, Fredericton NB
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mentor the new forwards as the year progressed. On defence we had a talented group of rookies. The coaches knew that in time our
defencemen would improve their game, and they did.
The Wolves finished the regular season in 4th place with a 21-7-2-2 record = 46 points.
In the first round of playoffs the Wolves opponent was the Hamilton Huskies. Both teams were well matched but the Wolves had the
season edge with a 3-0-1 record against Hamilton.
The series was close and controversial and went the full 5 games, but Waterloo came out on top!
The league semi final vs Kitchener was next. Waterloo was considered to be very much the underdog as Kitchener had finished the
season in 1st place with only 3 losses.
Kitchener looked like they would dispatch with the Wolves easily after dominant wins in games 1 & 2. But SURPRISE! The Wolves clawed their way back into the series with two dominant wins themselves in games 3 & 4. Game 5 ended up going to triple overtime before the Wolves would register an exhilarating upset and return to the Alliance Final for the 3rd consecutive year. In the final it was the Wolves meeting up with their arch nemesis the London Jr Knights. Waterloo was eager and determined to knock off London who had won the league title for the past three seasons. London was just as determined to keep their dynasty‘s record intact. Game 1, 2 & 3 of the final each went to overtime with London winning 2 of the 3 games. The injuries which had plagued the Wolves all season long were starting to catch up on them. London began to pull away after a win in game 4. The Wolves attempted to halt the Jr. Knights‘ momentum however they were only able to slow it down by winning game 5 to narrow the series gap to 3-2. In game 6, the London Jr. Knights won the Alliance Final. The Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA had a Cinderella playoff season by reaching deep within themselves and displaying the heart and determination of the Wolves. The coaching staff, the Midget Operating Committee, the sponsors, players‘ families, and the fans are proud of each and every player. — Greg Henning, Head Trainer
Year in Review continued…
Great Goaltending, Guys!
Willy Huber – Chair and Corp. Sponsorship
Marnie Huber – Director Parent Fundraising
Jeff Brick – Head Coach
Gary Spark – Director Team Operations
Sandi Henning – Director Media
Vicki Eckert—Wolfamania Chair
Debi Purcell—Team Manager 2012-13
Diana Thomas—Announcer
Ray Kosumovic—WMHA President
Rob Grein – WMHA Liasion
Jeff Brick, Head Coach [email protected]
Willy Huber, Chair & Corporate Sponsorships
519-743-1412 ext. 260 [email protected]
Gary Spark, Team Operations
519-570-3042 [email protected]
Sandi Henning, Media & Advertising
519-208-7466 [email protected]
Once a Wolf, Always a Wolf !
Contact Us!
#16 - Tim Nauta ―C‖
#10 - Ray McFalls ―A‖
#18 - Sean McEwan ―A‖
#66 - Jake Moggy ―A‖
#7 - Brenden Goran
#1 - Ryan Purcell
#39 - Austin Cox
#44 - Mackenzie Shantz
#19 - Kevin Orleman
#22 - Zack Hedley
#33 - Jackson McIntosh
#94 - Steve Lorentz
#88 - Thomas Pestell
#9 - Connor Kaminski
#13 - Shawn Mitchell
#68 - Matthieu Bourbeau
#57 - Nick Palmer
#77 - Jacob Rawlinson
#55 - Garrett Pollock
#91 - Tyler Woods
Head Coach
Jeff Brick
Associate Coaches
Norm Bonnell
Paul Gaudet
Dave Steele
Trainer
Greg Henning
Assistant Trainer
Chad Drown
Skate Technician
Kim Rennie
Strength & Conditioning
Chris McFarlane
Midget Operating Committee 2012-2013
2012-2013 Waterloo Wolves
2013-2014 Prospective Players
Stay tuned for June Meeting details. Date, time and place will
be posted at http://waterloowolvesaaa.wordpress.com/