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Brandon Bowers (DSYHL Frisco Squirt Bruins)Hunter Dakin (Grapevine Wolves Squirt Minor) Reid Robertson (DSS-Plano PeeWee Minor)

Our first ever Texas Hockey Day was held Sat. Oct. 30 to promote grassroots growth by getting kids ages 4 - 9 to come to a lo-cal rink to “Try Hockey for Free!” The even

resulted in 374 kids at 15 different rinks to try hockey out with many signing up for

“learn-to-skate” classes.Go to www.ComePlayYouthHockey.com for more information about this very suc-cessful event with others planned in Feb.

2011. Thanks to all participating rinks, One-Goal, NHL, and Courtney Welch with USA Hockey who coordinated this great event.

Hockey Weekend Across America is scheduled for Feb. 18-20 this year. Hockey families across TX/OK should take advantage of this event by:• Fri - Wear jersey to school• Sat - Bring a friend to rink• Sun - Celebrate local heroAs part of this fun weekend, many rinks are hosting a “Try Hockey for Free” clinic on Sat. Feb. 19th. Simply call your local ice rink below for times:• Allen Community Ice Rink• Austin Chaparral Ice• El Paso Event Center• Ice Training Center• Ice at the Parks• OKC Blazer Center• Northwoods Ice Center• Space City Ice Station• SugarLand Ice & Sports Center• Willowbrook AerodromeAll participants are sure to enjoy play-ing our great game!

2011 Planned EventsJan 29 TAHA Winter Meeting (Dallas)Feb 11-13 States: Tier I & II (Dallas)Mar 3-6 Districts: Tier I Youth (Dallas)Mar 4-6 Districts: Tier Girls (UT)Mar 18-20 TAC Boys/Girls (Dallas)Mar 25-27 Texas Cup HS States (TBD)Mar 23-27 Nationals: High School (Chic.)Mar 30-Apr 3 Nationals: Tier II Girls (CA)Mar 30-Apr 3 Nationals: Tier I/II Youth (varies)Apr 1-3 Nationals: Woman A/B/C (varies)Apr 6-10 Nationals: Tier I Girls (MI)Apr 13-17 Americas HS Schowcase (PA)May 5-8 RMD Player Dev. Camp (SLC)

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The week before Christmas was a busy time for McKinney Ice Hockey

Club players and parents. In addition, to practicing and finishing school for 2010, the players were on a mission to put together care baskets for over 90 families living in McKinney Housing Authority residences. Last year, the Club worked with MHA to fulfill Christmas wish lists for families living in one of MHA’s four facilities. This year MHA asked the Club to adopt more of its families and to focus on giving basic-needs items rather than toys. Although baskets full of toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, detergent, lotion, and other supplies would not be on many of our Christmas wishes, it quickly became clear that the MHA residents appreciated the gift and were in need of these basic items.The baskets were delivered to MHA

families by each MIHC team the weekend before Christmas. The first to deliver were the Club’s Midget Major, Varsity and Junior Varsity teams. One of the recipients was so thankful for the Club’s efforts that she handwrote the Club a poem, which she concluded with the following words: “As believers we never know where our blessings will come… Nor person, place or thing from which they would come. So thank you LORD for sending the McKinney Ice Hockey Club… In the spirit of sharing their Joy and LOVE!” On Sunday, the Bantam, Pee Wee AA and B, and Squirt teams delivered their baskets to two MHA facilities. At the first facility, it became clear how little the individuals living in the MHA residences or nearby have when people pulled up to where one team was assembling the baskets and explained that they had been

away when their basket was delivered. On the drive to the second group of residences, one of the Squirt players said he felt really sorry for the person living in one of the units (referring to a specific unit number) because she had had a complete “leg” replacement and was alone. It was clear he was empathizing with her and it provided a great opportunity for a life-lesson about the world and how good it feels to give to others.At the final MHA facility, the Squirt team came across three kids playing football. It took about five seconds for most of the Squirts to join in the game while the others delivered the baskets. It was clear that no matter the different circumstances the Squirt players and the MHA kids might face, they were still the same in that they were just kids looking to have fun.

After delivery of the baskets, Contessa Corkern, one of MHA’s dedicated workers, thanked the Club. Ms. Corkern stated. “In case you guys didn’t know you are appreciated by all here at MHA. Many organizations come for a one time fix and we appreciate that, but to have an organization come back and say ‘we haven’t forgotten the families and we want to say hello’ is priceless! . . . MIHC is a bridge extending west to east, it is my prayer for this agency that others will follow your lead. We have children here with no ‘future story’ because the weight of poverty is too heavy for them to see past. Your teams’ extension of love and care this weekend was completely unexpected. Thank you for letting us leave our mark on your club and for coming back.”The Club is dedicated to continuing to work with MHA throughout 2011. ■

McKinney Ice Hockey Club Gives Back For The HolidaysBy Jay E. Ray

Pee Wee B team getting readyto make deliveries.

Members of the Midget Major/Varsity teams with one of the MHA residents.

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Sometimes change is easy and sometimes it can be more challenging

to accept and work through. For some folks the new USA Hockey American Developmental Model, or ADM, for the 8 and under age group has been a welcome relief. For others the change from a schedule of predominantly full ice games to more cross-ice has been more difficult. Whichever group you fall into, it’s important to understand that the research bears out the change. From the responses I have had so far, the new initiative has been well received. I recently had the honor of par t ic ipat ing in the inaugural International Youth Player Development Symposium. USA Hockey selected 80 youth hockey leaders from around the world to meet and discuss the ADM development process and the challenges we have faced implementing the programs in our respective regions. There were presentations from NHL players and executives such as Don Waddell from the Atlanta Thrashers, Brian Burke from the Toronto Maple Leafs, former player Igor Larionov as well as a number of experts in the fields of child skill, emotional and physical development. The common theme from all of the presenters is that the ADM is the

correct way to develop skills and a passion for the game. Presenters discussed philosophical, physiological and psychological reasons that the ADM is the best way to help kids develop young players. Multiple sports, more skill development, more fun and more, small area game ice is the best way to get kids to enjoy the game longer. Included as part of the 4-day event was an on-ice component where we were able to actually participate in an ADM style practice. I have been playing hockey since the age of 4 and I’m currently playing in an adult league and coaching a 10U team. I’m on the ice 4-5 times a week and can’t remember a winter without hockey. With all that said the on-ice session at the symposium provided me with more skating, repetitions and touches of the puck than any 60 minutes of hockey I have ever experienced. Being a “Mite for an Hour” and experiencing first hand what an ADM practice is like only reinforced that we are doing the right thing for these kids. There were 40 of us on the ice and there was plenty of space and time to get in a great practice. I n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e implementation of the ADM we also need to widen the base of the “Hockey Pyramid”. The base of the pyramid should

be wide with the learn-to-play programs at the base and the house league above those and then the travel programs above the house programs. In recent years the pyramid has become inverted because there has been no regulation of “select” hockey. It’s become checkbook hockey and anyone who can write a check can play on a select team. It’s unfortunate and many of us are guilty of it from both a competitive and business side just to be able to keep up with the other programs in town. We need the help of USA Hockey and TAHA to regulate who can, and who can’t have Tier II programs, (AA), as they have at Tier I, (AAA). Then we need to work with the NTXHL on a reasonable number of select teams for each association, possibly one A and one B team per club. That would leave the balance of players to play in tiered house and recreational leagues. By doing this we would address several issues immediately. First, this would create a system where spots on select/travel teams are earned, not bought. Second, this would create a deeper house league program that could be the base for hockey in North Texas. More kids in the house league would make it possible for all of the rinks to work together and create a


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single league instead of competing for the relatively small number of players currently playing house league. To be able to do this it’s going to take some understanding and compromise by many different groups. Rinks, clubs, coaches, USA Hockey, TAHA and the NTXHL will all have to be on the same page in order to make a vision like this work. By righting the Hockey Pyramid we will create opportunities for the best players to achieve their goals and also provide cost effective programs for the more recreational player to develop and thrive. This will also give the rinks an opportunity to build their learn-to-play and house programs which are critical to their long-term stability. ■

Mite”y” Winners left-to-right are Tristan Aun, Lucas Snetsinger, Ryan Whittaker, Hunter Watson, Kile Martinez and Conner Groves.

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On The Cover:Lance Szeremet (Grapevine Wolves Squirt) enjoying Pond Hockey in Chicago during MLK weekend.

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Monthly ColumnsFor The Good of The Game . . . . . . . . . 5Life Lessons on Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Hockey From The Neck Up . . . . . . . . . 15Metroplex Hockey Officials Assn.. . . . . 16Grow The Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Strong Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Behind the Bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Ben Buhse (DJHA PeeWee U12 - Sleavin) sends the puck.

Bryden Johnson (OKC Squirt B) controlling the puck.

Klein Duckworth (DSS-Euless Squirt Minor) Shooting from the blue line.

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Life has a way of making the foreseeable that which never happens……and the unforeseeable that which your life becomes.

Last December my foreseeable future did not include me writing this column for Ice Time’s February issue, but life and death has a way of happening on its own terms. As I write this today it is February 7th, Kim would have been 54 years old today. A few days before Kim passed away she called Garrett and I to her bedside and she told us, among other things, that she wanted me to promise that Ice Times would continue after she was gone. Kim was very proud of Ice Times so I intend to honor her by keeping this promise. Kim, was a respected member of the Dallas/Texas/Oklahoma hockey community for many years. If you or your child have been involved in DFW youth hockey in the last 15 years, your life has been touched by Kim, even though you may not be aware. Many of you have read articles for years from Ice Times Magazine, which has been located in hockey rinks across

Texas and Oklahoma. This free monthly magazine is a direct result of Kim’s passion for our great game and what it has meant for her family and hockey community. Kim has been the founder, editor, and publisher since its beginning. She was not only very talented and gifted, but had a passion for supporting positive parent involvement with her son Garrett and with youth hockey. As a by-product of this passion, Kim authored the hockey book titled Life Lessons on Ice, her story about youth hockey and “…special ‘life lessons’ that can be found during the hours of practice, games, tryouts and in the dressing rooms.” In one excerpt, Kim instructs youth hockey parents to tell their kids, “… as in real life, tell them that things will not always go the way they planned. Sometimes, you learn more from losing than from winning. A great thing to remember is that even when a sport isn’t used to build character, it will definitely

reveal it.” For those of you who knew Kim, you were probably inspired by her as she was an inspiration to many. Clearly, her involvement in the youth hockey community revealed her character, and we were inspired.” Ted Skinner, President TAHA This weekend is the Tier I 18u Texas State Championship between the Alliance Bulldogs and the Dallas Stares. The Alliance Bulldog 18u team will be wearing a special tribute jersey in honor of Kim and I know Kim would love to see as many young players and their families come out to watch the games as it will be a great Texas hockey atmosphere. If your player has aspirations of playing junior and college hockey the road will probably go through one of these teams so come out and cheer on your favorite team. Games are Friday Feb. 11th at 7:45 and Sat. Feb 12 at 7:00 at Dr. Pepper Star Center, Plano, and Sunday if needed at

Farmers Branch at 9:45 AM. I have found myself lately asking what would Kim do or what would Kim say. We have received hundreds of emails, cards, and donations. Perhaps even she would be at a loss for words. But I have never known Kim to be unprepared or speechless, she even had a caned speech prepared in case she found herself speechless. But, If she were here today to see what people have done to honor her, even she would struggle to find the words.Kim’s mission was to make a positive difference in people’s lives. I’m sure you will stand with me today as witness to the fact that she accomplished her mission. She once told me if you find yourself without words consider a heartfelt thank you.

On behalf of Kim, Garrett and myself, Thank You, Thank You. ■

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Scott Coffin, Texas Aces and Jack Skaggs, Alliancebattle for control of the puck.

Bryce Clark Oilers Squirt.

Neil Juanillo #9 of Farmers Branch Sharks SQ (DSYHL)He shot, he scored!

Blues Fickenscher minds the net for the OKC Oil Kings.

Tyr Thompson puts one in for the Oil Kings. Scotty Edwards #9 Pee Wee A Grapevine Wolves SchneiderFall Roundup Tournament.

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Get NoticedBy Brad Buetow

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

Coming May 20-22, 2011, Texas and Oklahoma hockey players have the opportunity to show off their talent at the

7th Annual Junior Placement Showcase. JPS hockey showcase will be at Apex Arena in Denver and will start at 3:00pm on Friday, May 20 and will end at 1:00pm on Sunday, May 22. Attending and participating in JPS hockey showcase will be coaches and GM’s from Midget AAA, Prep School, Junior A, and College (Division I-III) programs from the United States and Canada. Last year there were over 60 programs involved at the showcase. These coaches/GM’s will coach behind the bench and provide informational sessions to players and their parents regarding their respective programs during the weekend. Director, Brad Buetow, stated that he believed there was a need for this hockey showcase so that Texas/Oklahoma athletes could be noticed and further advance their hockey careers. Brad has had over 20 years experience as a head coach at the University of Minnesota, United States International University, and Colorado College, was name “Coach of the Year” 5 times (both

in the collegiate and professional levels), played professional hockey, and has been director/coach for 9 years in Colorado Midget AAA programs where he has placed over 75 players in Junior A and over 40 players in Division I-III college programs. “I know Texas and Oklahoma has great potential to move players on to other programs so they can accomplish their lifelong goals of getting a quality education and continuing to play hockey. That is the sole purpose of JPS!” In addition, many players from previous JPS camps have received offers from various programs throughout the US and Canada. According to Brad, attending JPS is like attending over 60 individual camps, thus saving money and yet maximizing player’s exposure. Information regarding JPS can be found online at JPS-Hockey.com or you can email Brad Buetow at [email protected]. ■

Brad Buetow is the Director of Junior Placement Showcase. He is also a coach and former professional hockey player.

JPS – Hockey Showcase91’ - 96’ Midget AAA, Prep, Jr A, College Div I-III

Denver, CO (APEX Arena) MAY 20-22, 201160 Coaches/GM’s in attendanceJPS is like attending 60 team selection camps4 Games & Information sessions (Midget AAA, Prep, Junior A, College)

www.JPS-hockey.comGeorge Gwozdecky – Head Hockey Coach, University of Denver WCHA‘At the University of Denver was are proud that 33% of our hockey team is comprised of players from the state of Colorado and therefore I am supportive of any opportunity that gives hockey players from our state a chance to develop and receive the exposure to the Junior A hockey coaches as well as college hockey programs.

Brad Buetow has played and coached at the highest level of NCAA Division I college competition and knows what it takes to play at this level. Some of Brad’s former players who are currently playing at the University of Denver include Chris Nutini and Luke Salazar,”

Kevin Hartzell – GM/Head Coach Sioux Falls Stampede USHL“Brad Buetow, Director of JPS, was my college coach when I played at the University of Minnesota and I feel that with Brad’s contact JPS is one of the top exposure camps for juniors, prep, midget, and college scouts. We will enjoy coming out and feel it is very worthwhile. Coach Buetow, JPS Director, has coached in Division I College for 20 years, scouted and coached in the pros for several years and with his network he has helped my career immediately.”

Dean Blais – Head Coach University of Nebraska-Omaha CCHA“We are looking forward to scouting players out of the JPS showcase. The competition is excellent and there will be several scouts/coaches from all the junior A/B and college levels.”

Jon Bonnett – Assistant Coach Colorado College WCHA“I believe Coach Buetow is one of the hardest working youth coaches/recruiters in the country. Brad is well connected and visible within the hockey community. Brad is motivated to develop and expose local and non-traditional hockey area players to Midget AAA, Juniors and NCAA Hockey. This camp is the first step.”

John Marks – Head Coach/GM Winkler Flyers Manitoba (MJAL)“Excellent showcase! JPS exposure showcase really puts kids on the radar for future hockey opportunities. I will be attending it along with other Canadian coaches from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.”

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The ALLIANCE BULLDOGS All-Star Series Program is an

All-Inclusive Spring Training Programthat encompasses everything we want our athletes to learn, be exposed to and enjoy through

April & May – helping lead each participant into a strong June try-out & rejuvenating off-season.

Spring Kick-Off Prospect Tournament ANDSeries Championship Prospect Tournament Details:Dates specific to age group - (check web site for more details)4 Total On Ice Sessions – 1 Practice Training session & 3 Game SessionsLimited Spots available – 5 Defense, 10 Forwards & 1-2 Goalies per team PracticeTrainingSessionsinclude:6-1 Player to Coach ration on iceFocus on Overall Skill Development & Game Concept Training GameSessionsinclude:5 vs. 5 Full Ice Games, 3 min warm-up, (3) 18 min. periodsShootouts if tied + scorekeepersBody Contact per USA Hockey’s NEW INITIATIVE 2 Alliance Coaches on each bench – for teaching & evaluation

Prospect “All-Star” Series Details:The “PROSPECT ALL-STAR SERIES”

SQ & PW age groups:3 On Ice Sessions per week AND

2 Off Ice Training Sessions per weekIncludes 2 Cross Ice 3 vs. 3 Game Sessions

& 1 Spectacular Skills SessionMaximum of 6 skaters & 1 Goalie per team

4-6 teams maximum6-1 Player to Coach ration on ice

Bantam age group:3 On Ice Sessions per week AND

2 Off Ice Training Sessions per weekIncludes 2 Full Ice 4 vs. 4 Game Sessions

& 1 Spectacular Skills SessionMaximum of 12 skaters & 1 Goalie per team

4-6 teams maximum6-1 Player to Coach ration on ice

Midget age group:2 On Ice Sessions per week AND

3 Off Ice Training Sessions per weekIncludes 1 Full Ice 4 vs. 4 Game Sessions& 1 Skills Training & Game Prep Session

Maximum of 12 skaters & 1 Goalie per team4-6 teams maximum

6-1 Player to Coach ration on ice

*Go to www.alliancebulldogs.org to register, AND for more details: • All-Star Series On & Off Ice Session descriptions, • Program dates, times and calendar of events, • Alliance Girls Spring Program Details, • Alliance Try-out times, and more.Once selected, participants will be placed on 1 of our Bulldogs Spring Teams, in appropriate age bracket.

2011 Prospect “All-Star” SeriesThis Program is designed for Tier I and Tier II players - existing “BULLDOGS” AND those interested in becoming a “BULLDOG”, who wish to continue to develop and reach the next level of play.

• Program starts with the Spring Kick-Off Prospect Tournament

• All-Star Series Continues for 5 weeks – including weekly Training & Games

• Ends with the Series Championship Prospect Tournament

• Leads directly into Each age Groups Try-out Weekend

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Lance Szeremet and Hunter Dakin Group Photo!

Grapevine Wolves Squirt - Taking time out from the Chicago Cup for some fun!

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Team 4 went undefeated taking the season with a 9-0 record! Way to go Team 4! Photographer: Kelly Isom

A save by Jake Sirkis (DSS-Euless Squirt Minor) - Pink tape showing support for Breast Cancer Month.

Lance Szeremet (DSYHL Frisco Squirt Flyers) “Score!”

Connor Spencer (DSS-Plano PeeWee Major)

Connor Loos (OKC PeeWee B)

Connor Knight (Grapevine Wolves Squirt Minor)

Ryan Hooks (Grapevine Wolves Squirt Minor) focusing on Face-Off!

Kimmy Hullum (Grapevine Wolves Squirt Minor) anticipating a move.

Alex Smith clears the puck for the Oil Kings PW AA.

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Dallas Texas Regional ChampionsNOW Advance to Sarnia, Ont. Canada

Brower and Redington adding a little spice.

Cotherman (“Inspector #1”) and Helsen (“Inspector #2) making sure

items are suitable.

Dallas Oilers Pee Wee 98’s at North Texas Food Bank.

Redington, Riley and De La Rosa packing food at the North Texas Food Bank.

When we arrived in the foyer of the North Texas Food Bank and sat through an introductory video, I wondered what we had gotten ourselves into with a group of restless 12 year old boys. After we got down to business in the warehouse, the boys displayed the same work ethic they show week in and week out at the rink. I think this group of boys (and girls – sisters) learned what it means to “Pay It Forward.”Great job Oilers!

“Pay It Forward.”

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Aggressive TrappingBy Paul O’Donnell

Paul O'Donnell currently writes for the Hockey Stop Magazine. He has been coaching in the Chicagoland Area for the past 25 years. Paul grew up in The Greater Boston Area and played college hockey for Salem State College in Massachusetts.

Anyone who is familiar with my hockey philosophy would never

consider it passive. The in-your-face, take no prisoners, Eastern style of play I was taught while growing up in Massachusetts has served me well over the years, both as a player and as a coach. One of the main pillars which this aggressive style of hockey stands on defensively is: Always force your opponent to make a good play and only give ground when it’s absolutely necessary – including the neutral zone!Many coaches prefer to take a much more passive defensive approach when the puck is traveling through the neutral zone. To me, the only thing neutral about the neutral zone is its name. The closer any opponent gets to our team’s real estate, the more tenacious I want my team to play. For example, if the opposition has time and space during the early stages of their breakout, players should begin to set the groundwork for an aggressive trap before the puck ever crosses the blueline. All three forwards must understand exactly what they’re trying to accomplish on this particular forecheck. Is the ultimate goal to force some kind of turnover before the other team has a chance to cross center ice or force the other team into a dump and chase scenario? These decisions are, quite often, determined by the skills of each of the

team’s players who happen to be on the ice at that particular time. If the mismatch favors the defenders, then this is an opportunity to be more aggressive. But, if the trapping team happens to be facing a more skilled group of players they may want to take a more passive approach and hope the puck can be recovered following a dump-in by the other team. In either case the process is the same.To be successful each forechecker must perform these four simple tasks:• Isolate the puckcarrier to one side of

the ice as soon as possible during the forecheck.

• Close off as many passing lanes as possible.

• Execute the forechecking system with discipline and speed.

• Take away as much time and space from as many of their forwards as possible before they have the opportunity to break the puck across their own blueline.

While the puck is still deep in enemy territory, the closest trapping forward (F1) begins setting the stage for what is to come by taking an inside-out approach. This process begins in the middle of the ice by forcing the puckcarrier towards one side of the rink or the other. During the early phases of a trapping situation the opponent’s stickhandling duties will usually be accomplished by a defenseman. As the defenseman is still

deep in his zone, F1 should be paying close attention to the shooting side of the puckcarrier. This is an important “tell” for the primary forechecker to always take note of as soon as possible. The reason for this is simple: Knowing which way the puckcarrier stickhandles will determine his level of puck possession and ultimately how vulnerable he will be to attack as he gathers speed. When referring to the puckcarrier’s level of puck possession, I am referring to their threat potential or their ability to continue moving the attack forward by passing or skating the puck up ice. For example, when a puckcarrier emerges from behind his own net with the puck on his backhand he will always want to move towards the middle of the ice, rather than being steered to his back hand along the sidewall. During the early stages of the trap it’s crucial that the first forechecker never, I repeat, “NEVER,” allow the puckcarrier to cut inside of him towards the middle of the ice surface. By doing so, that forechecker allows the opponent to move from a relatively vulnerable level of puck possession to the highest level possible of puck possession. Allowing an opponent to cut into the middle will usually allow a player multiple passing options, not only to the right and left, but also teammates who are crisscrossing towards the middle of the ice surface. While many would

think the first forechecker is the only one responsible for isolating the opposing puckcarrier, in reality, every other player on the ice at that time has their own parts to play. As F1 begins his approach to steer his opponent to the outside in a curling motion, the second and third players closest to the puck (F2 and F3) should have already figured out their own responsibilities during this particular play which are already predetermined by their proximity to the puck. Their first responsibilities are to take away any primary passing options for the puckcarrier as soon as possible.To read this article in its entirety visit www.neckuphockey.com. ■

Hunter and Connor Watson waiting for their shift.Lance Szeremet (DSYHL Frisco Squirt Flyers) making a sharp turn.

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Last month’s column focused on officials, players and coaches.

Whether twisted irony or pure coincidence, MHOA leadership spent a disproportionate amount of our time during the month of November and December interacting with various members of the hockey community dealing not with officials, players or coaches, but with spectator misbehavior. Guess what parents and spectators? The “rules” of our game extend to you as well. While you won’t be spending any time in the penalty box for violating them, consistent with USA Hockey’s Zero Tolerance Policy, you could be asked to leave the building in the event you fail to observe the most basic tenets of the USA Hockey Parent/Spectator Code of Conduct. In more extreme cases, you even expose your team to

supplemental discipline by TAHA, the local governing body. Let’s start by reminding ourselves that the small subset of the population that we’re talking about here, the ones that can ruin it for the rest of us, comprises somewhere around 5-10%. That means that statistically, for every twenty people sitting in the stands or standing around the rink waiting for your young athlete’s game to get started, one or two (occasionally none, sometimes more) are either completely unaware of--or have no intention of being bound by--the “rules” of watching the game. Like most of us, they’re emotional about our emotional game but somehow that “bad” call by the official, just ruined their entire day along with their child’s chance for that college hockey scholarship and 20-year career in the


Metroplex Hockey Officials AssociationBy Ralph Hunter

Ralph is the father of four boys, all of whom have played and three of whom have also officiated hockey in North Texas during the past 11 years. An airline pilot by trade and a past president of the Allied Pilots Association, Ralph has also served in various capacities with the Metroplex Hockey Officials Association over the past several years. He is currently the President of MHOA.

More Zero Tolerance. You too Parents!NHL (sarcasm intended). For reasons unclear to the more rational among us, they’re subsequently either unable or unwilling to rein in their emotions just enough to allow the rest of us to watch our kids have fun on the ice without having to cover the ears and eyes of their younger siblings sitting next to us. Let’s continue with a gentle reminder of what USA Hockey officials are instructed to do with regard to misbehaving parents. Straight from USA Hockey’s Zero Tolerance Policy… “…The game will be stopped by game officials when parents/spectators displaying inappropriate and disruptive behavior interfere with other spectators or the game. The game officials WILL (my emphasis) identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/spectators from the spectator’s viewing and game area. Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body. This inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include: (1) Use of obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time. (2) Taunting of players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, RIDICULING (my emphasis), threat of physical violence or physical violence. (3) Throwing of any object in the spectators viewing area, players bench, penalty box or on ice surface, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard. For purposes of helping it all sink in, let’s briefly paraphrase the rules that are officially a part of the USA Hockey Rulebook that apply to watching a hockey game. Everything your kindergarten teacher taught you applies! Are you ready? This is profound… Watch your mouth. Don’t throw stuff. Don’t hit anybody or threaten to hit anybody and, perhaps most difficult…don’t say anything bad about ANYBODY especially officials, coaches, players (including your own child) or even other spectators. In other words, watch your mouth. It’s only a game! On a slightly more serious note, one word in the policy deserves more thorough attention. “Ridiculing”

is a fairly all-encompassing word. We should all be able to agree that ridiculing players is way out of bounds but the Zero Tolerance Policy makes NO distinction between players and officials. Furthermore, you are no more permitted to ridicule an official than a player on the ice is. “Any player who challenges or disputes the ruling of any Official…during the game shall be assessed a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.” (Rule 601(a)). Any spectator who ridicules an official will be identified for the purpose of their removal from the spectators viewing and game area (USA Hockey Zero Tolerance Policy – Parents/Spectators, my paraphrase). Finally, I can assure you that of all the rules in the book, this is at the very bottom of the list of the ones that any official wants to be placed in a position to have to enforce…yes, even below mouth guards. Stated another way, one hundred percent of us would rather enforce the rules on the ice than in the stands. In fact, with due respect for those of you paying the bills, most officials (and lots of coaches) would be just as happy if you didn’t show up at all. Since that’s not a very viable option, please help us be part of a game about which we can ALL be proud…including your kindergarten teacher.

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Courtney Welch is the USA Hockey Program Services Manager for Texas. Courtney has worked as an administrator in hockey for 12 years.

GROW THE GAME By Courtney Welch

The fourth annual Hockey Weekend Across America, presented by Reebok, is a three-day celebration of the sport

of hockey at every level. Each day of the weekend has a theme. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate hockey in your community from those who may be lacing up skates for the first time to honoring those who volunteer their time to develop great programs and life-long players. Do you have something planned? Share what you are doing to celebrate Hockey Weekend Across America at www.hockeyweekendacrossamerica.com.

Here’s the Hockey Weekend Across America schedule:• Friday, Feb. 18 Wear Your Favorite Hockey Jersey, sponsored by ShopUSAHockey.com• Saturday, Feb. 19 Bring a Friend to the Rink, sponsored by the NHL Includes 200 locations hosting Try Hockey for Free clinics across the country• Sunday, Feb. 20 Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes, sponsored by Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports

In conjunction with Hockey Weekend Across America celebration, the NBC and NHL present Hockey Day in America on Sunday, Feb. 20 with a full-day of programming on NBC dedicated to hockey. Currently 10 rinks have signed up to host a Try Hockey for Free clinic in Texas, including Allen, Arlington, Austin, El Paso, Houston, Richardson, Rowlett, San Antonio and Sugar Land. To find a Try Hockey for Free clinic near you, visitwww.hockeyweekendacrossamerica.com. These clinics are designed to invite boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 9 to come to the rink, put on hockey gear, learn to skate and see what it feels like to score a goal. So make sure to round up your friends, family, classmates and neighbors and invite them to the rink to experience the game you love so much. In most locations, kids will be able to utilize hockey equipment through OneGoal at no charge to learn the basics of skating and stickhandling as well as participate in some fun games. ■

Celebrate Hockey Weekend Across America Feb. 18-20, 2011

Quick move by Brendan Szeremet (DSS-Plano PeeWee Minor)

Jared Wren of the Brazos Valley Bucks,comes in just shy of the net.

Maddie Koep (BAHHA Squirt B)focusing on the play.

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Ref Fernandez ready to drop the puck. Connor Coughlin (DSS-Plano PeeWee Major) clears the zone.

Nathan Danh (San Antonio Rampage PeeWee B) gets open for a pass.

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Kasie Strong is a hockey coach, hockey player and hockey enthusiast. A native of Groton, Massachusetts, Kasie currently resides in Trondheim, Norway where she is the Head Coach for the Astor Women’s Hockey Team.

Reframe ItBy Kasie Strong

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Turning This Season’s Challenges Into Opportunities

A few weeks ago, a fellow coach approached me with a problem. He coaches a team of U11 boys and is struggling

with his team’s negative attitude and low self-esteem. “They think they all stink,” he told me, “and they go into every game expecting to lose.” After talking about ways to build his team’s confidence, we decided the first step towards more confidence would be to put a stop to all the negative talk by teaching the boys a little bit about the power of reframing. Reframing simply means looking at your reality from a different vantage point and understanding your current situation is what you make of it. Reframing in sports can help an athlete move forward after a hard loss or help a team come to terms with a challenging season. Reframing starts with acknowledging your negative thoughts and/or unfavorable circumstances and then saying to yourself , “That’s one way to look at it, but it’s not the only way.” Let’s take the example of the U11 boys. They say, “We stink. The other teams are better than us and we’re going to lose every game”. If we reframe those negative thoughts and look at them with a fresh perspective, one could say, “We are

beginners who play more experienced teams. Playing better teams will force us to work harder and will ultimately help us improve quicker.” Reframing Team Activity- Next time your team faces a hard loss or teammates begin griping about something, don’t throw in the towel… REFRAME IT! Pull everyone together, talk about the negative circumstances plaguing your team and let everyone take a turn reframing the situation. Turn challenges into opportunities and weaknesses into strengths. Don’t forget to let everyone try out his or her new frame and make sure to document your new reality. You know all those people who say, “Look at the bright side” when something bad happens? Or those who say, “When a door closes a window opens” after a lost opportunity? Turns out those people were right on the money. We all control the way we think and react when times get tough and it’s those who don’t let hard times weigh them down that end up being happier and more successful in the end. Sometimes all you need is a new frame to make the big picture look completely different. ■

A great save by Noah Singleton (Grapevine Wolves Squirt Minor)

Tristan Hullum (Grapevine Wolves PeeWee Major) gets wide open

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Coaching high school teams, over a long period, will generate some predictable and some not-so-predictable

events. Some things you see coming, others blindside you like a 275 pound defensive end. I won’t lie: there were days that could be classified as “challenging”. Continuing down this path of truthfulness: there were also days that could be classified as top-drawer fun. But at the end of the day, I am reminded how lucky I am to be coaching these kids. As a group, we have shared a lot of ups and downs. So how could I NOT grow attached to these guys? It would be impossible. In fact, anything to the contrary would’ve placed me squarely in the “heartless illegitimate child” category of life. It’s amazing watching them transmogrify into men over a four year span. To experience the maturation process. To see their leadership skills evolve. To watch the “light bulb” of hockey knowledge flicker on. We have four seniors this year. This group has been challenging (read: pain in the butt), determined, and entertaining. Four months from now they’ll be college boys and out of my life; and just when they are getting interesting! This year, one of my own progeny migrates from the

nest...leaving our home devoid of chilluns. The last hockey player in my barn. Sigh. I’ll go to graduation and sit in the back so they can’t see me getting misty. If I’m lucky I’ll see a couple of them a year from now; but that will probably be the last time (except for my own son, I hope!). What I will always have are the memories (well, at least for as long as my three remaining brain cells continue cogitating).So here are my class of 2011 mental mementos:Connor: I have watched you, in amazement, artfully mix humor with hockey brilliance; you brighten a room and motivate others to higher levels of achievement.Gus: you give it all you have every game, shift, and every practice; your perseverance is a quality only a few come by naturally and it will serve you and others well.Jordan: you have always worn your love of the game and this team on your sleeve, and you have faced a ton of challenges but never gave up; you are an amazing young man.Tanner: I have always admired the way you play: no flash, no hype, just hard nosed hockey; you embody that rare quality of selfless dedication and I hope you never change.Thank you boys, I am proud of you all!


BEHIND THE BENCHBy Mark Dyslin

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

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Alliance Bulldogs & Texas AcesAnnounce Strategic Affiliation

The Alliance Youth Hockey Association and the Texas Aces Hockey Club are excited to announce a strategic affiliation in time for the upcoming 2011-12 try-out season. This move is designed specifically to help strengthen the Alliance Bulldogs Tier I Hockey Program AND better define a path to the highest level of youth hockey in the TAHA area for those in a Texas Aces uniform. Both parties will provide a developmental path to maximize training progress for boys and girls at all age groups and all skill levels from house/rec to Tier I. By affiliating our organizations we have combined the longstanding creditability of the Alliance Tier I organization and the developmental focus of BOTH Tier II organizations (AYHA & TAHC) to serve families and players in all areas of the Metroplex. As both organizations collaboratively build on the advancements of USA Hockey’s developmental benchmarks, youth hockey families can look forward to being part of a promising generation of the DFW hockey legacy.

The Bulldogs:Gain a larger pool of players to access in regards to training, development and recruitment with the opportunity to build the most successful Tier I Hockey program possible for years to come. Additionally, the AYHA has found a partner to work with alongside our Tier II program with the same philosophies and ideas to help grow hockey in Texas & the surrounding areas.

The Texas Aces: Gain a clearly defined path to the Tier I level of play, for those living in the Plano, McKinney, Allen and outlying area’s. Also, Aces players will be exposed to the training & development of the Alliance Tier I Coaching Staff.

From this affiliation,

In Particular, the immediate impacts of this affiliation will be seen in: • Combined Off Season Camps and Clinics • Common Off-ice Training and Conditioning Curriculum with Crull Fitness • Common Program Resources for all teams: Squirt to Midget Major 18U Tier I • Shared organizational resources including coaching and a Common Director of Coaching • Coordinated coaching philosophies and methodologies

coaching skills & vision of both organizations for the benefit of players of all ages and skill levels across the Metroplex…”

“The Alliance organization’s leadership and hockey excellence at all levels is unquestionable. We saw an opportunity for athletes and their families to benefit from common philosophies and to establish a development path for the benefit of all players. This affiliation creates a critical mass of players that can benefit from convenient, family friendly locations, and outstanding coaching,” said Bruce Walpole, Aces Board Member. “We’re going to see even more kids excel on and off the ice...”

“The AYHA has been looking to grow our umbrella in regards to adding a successful & competitive supporting Tier II organization – in addition to our own - that can help fuel the future of our Tier I program. The Texas Aces fit this mold perfectly. They’ve been operating in the area for many years and are committed to player development and progress, much like ourselves. The Aces current leadership is looking to parallel themselves to our existing Tier II program and take a step towards providing a clearly defined path of development and opportunity for their players and families. Both organizations Tier II programs will now lead directly to the Alliance Bulldogs Tier I Hockey Club,” said Chris Kostopoulos, Alliance Director of Coaching. “We’re going to leverage the

The Boards of both organizations are working hard to fine-tune details in preparation for the upcoming pre-tryout camp season, tryouts and the 2011-2012 season. Additional details and information will be updated at

www.TexasAcesHockey.com and www.alliance.pucksystems.com

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