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“Keep your kids out of hot water, put them on ice” NOVEMBER 2009 PRICELE$$ INSIDE For The Good of the Game / Life Lessons on Ice / Blade Babe / Cornerstones of a Complete Athlete / The Messenger / MHOA / Behind the Bench

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“Keep your kids out of hot water, put them on ice” NOVEMBER 2009 PRICELE$$

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

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Start them early!Cooper Hunt, 5 yrs old now and part of the San Antonio House program, got his fi rst pair of hockey skates from

Santa at 3 yrs of age.

Nick Alexander, Dallas Penguins ‘98 PeeWee AA makes a move.

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

website at usahockey.com/adm to learn about the American

Development Model and Long Term Athlete Development.

2010 Planned EventsAug 12-15 Level 5 Coaching clinic (MN)Aug 22 Level 4 Officials clinic (Dallas)Sept 11-13 Level 4 Coaching clinic (Denver)Oct 9-10 RMD ACE Workshop (Dallas)Jan 23 TAHA Winter Meeting (Dallas)Jan 29-31 Hockey Weekend Across AmericaFeb 18-21 States: Tier I (Dallas)Feb 26-28 States: Tier II (Dallas)Mar 12-14 Districts: Tier Girls (Dallas)Mar 12-14 Districts: Tier 1 Youth (AZ)Mar 19-21 TAC Boys/Girls (Dallas)Mar 26-28 Texas Cup HS States (Dallas)Mar 26-28 Nationals: Girls/Womens (WI)Apr 7-11 Nationals: All Youth (Varies)Apr 14-18 High School Nationals (IL)Apr 14-18 HS Showcase (Pittsburgh)May 6-9 RMD Player Dev. Camp (SLC)

Meeting minutes and handouts of TAHA’s Annual Meeting held June 20th are posted on our website. 2009-10 TAHA Board members include:

• President - Ted Skinner

• Vice Pres. - Gary Fawks

• Treasurer - Mark Shepheard

• Secretary - Christine Burns

• Adult Sect. - Jeff Stone

• Disabled Sect. - James Dunham

• High School - Keith Andresen

• House Sect. - Cesar Cepeda

• Travel Sect. - Mark Servaes

• Women’s Sect. - Tracy Servaes

• ACE Director - Angie Vaught

• Coach-in-Chief - Jouni Lehtola

• Ref-in-Chief - Garry Pariseau

• Registrars - Debra Lewis (T

• Nancy Shost (DFW)

• Anne Hetrick (OK)

Texas Aces celebrate after a goal.

Mac Markovich, of the Junior Ice Jets Red making a goal on Jr. Brahmas Blackhawk.

Michael Moore –Defense –Pee Wee-DJHA.

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Evan Williams, #35 goalie for Dallas Penguins Squirt B, celebrating his teams’ 5-0 shutout win. McKinney Varsity defensemen, Milton Trevino and Matt Raimondi

in front of their goalie, Bryan McGee.

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Keith Andresen, Senior Director,

Hockey Programs

Dr Pepper StarCentersDallas Stars Hockey Club

For the Good of the GameBy Keith Andresen

Keith Andresen,

When it comes to participation in hockey, every parent wants what’s

best for their child. Depending on the child, parents and team this should mean a mixture of fun, skill development and a life’s lessons such as teamwork, disci-pline and work ethic. While parents may share similar expectations each is diff er-ent in the way they react to their child’s development in a team setting. With the season no underway at all levels it’s important to remember the impact you as a parent can have on your child’s en-joyment of the game and development, not only as a player but also as a person. Here are a few suggestions on what you can do to aid in that development.

In � e Stands Parents can take the fun out of hockey by continually yelling or scream-ing from the stands. Parents should enjoy the game and applaud the eff orts made by all participants. � e stands are not a place from which parents should try to personally coach their kids or critique the activity on the ice. Kids often mirror the actions of their parents; if they see mom or dad losing their cool or shouting from the stands, they may do the same from the ice.

Car and Home Some parents not only spoil the fun for their kids at the ice rink, but also in the car, believing this is the perfect place for instruction and critique. Parents should try to keep things in perspective. � ere’s more to life than hockey, and the car and home are not places to coach. Parents are responsible for supporting and respecting the coach’s decisions and abilities. It is unfair to put children in a position of having to decide who to listen to – their parents or the coach.

At Practice Parents should remember that if a child wants to improve, they have to practice – not just play games or scrim-mages. Even if their child is not the “star” of the team, practice stresses the importance of teamwork, establishing goals, discipline and learning to control your emotions. All are important lessons children can use both in and away from sports.

Hockey Parents Make the Diff erenceBe Prepared Hockey parents can help create a fun and benefi cial environment by mak-ing certain their children come ready to play with a positive attitude and all necessary equipment. Parents should stress that fair play and sportsmanship are more important than winning the game.

Support Your Child � ere are many benefi ts that are derived from playing youth hockey. Boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. � ey learn to work together, how to sacrifi ce for the good of the team, how to enjoy winning and how to handle defeat. In the process, they also learn important lessons about physical fi tness and personal health. � e degree to which your child benefi ts from his or her hockey experience is as much your responsibility as it is theirs. In order for your child to get the most out of a youth hockey program, it is important for you to show support and off er encourage-ment while maintaining a genuine inter-est in the rest of the team.

Always Be Positive Parents serve as role models for their children, who often look to adults for advice, direction, and approval. Never lose sight of the fact that you are their role model, and strive to be a positive example of accepted behavior. As a par-ent, one of the most important things you can do is show good sportsmanship at all times to coaches, referees, program administrators, opponents, and team-mates.

REMEMBER It is your children that are playing hockey… not you or your spouse. It is important to allow them to establish their own goals and play the game for themselves. Be careful not to impose your own standards as being more im-portant than the program objectives or team goals.

Let � e Coaches Coach Avoid placing an exaggerated emphasis on winning. Winning is al-ways the result of teamwork, positive attitudes, and proper emphasis on skill

development. A recent survey indicated that 72% of children would rather play for a “losing” team than ride the bench for a winner. � e most important aspect of your child’s youth hockey experience is for them to have fun while developing physical and emotional skills that will serve them in life. A healthy, risk-free environment that emphasizes the impor-tance of fair play, sportsmanship, disci-pline, teamwork, and most importantly, fun will be invaluable for your child as he or she continues to develop a positive self image.

Positive Reinforcement The best way to help children achieve goals and reduce their natural fear of failure is through positive re-inforcement. After all, no one likes to make mistakes…even parents. When your child makes a mistake…that’s a certainty…keep in mind that mistakes are integral part of the overall learning process. Strive to be supportive and point out the things they do well. � ey will soon develop the confi dence they need to succeed versus the fear of failure.

MAKE YOUR CHILD FEEL LIKE A WINNER…AND THEY WILL BE!

INTERVIEW EXERPTS – WAYNE GRETZKYOn the morning of his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame “I have said and been told that my single greatest contribution to the game was that I succeeded even when I was told I was too small, not quite fast enough, and lacked the physical strength to last in this league… Honestly, my greatest contribution is yet to come. If I can somehow emphasize to every player and parent that this is one of the greatest games on this earth if you truly love and respect the game your-self. If you don’t have fun playing a game, why do i? I cherish the fact that my fi rst coach repeated the same question to me all of my life…son; did you do your best and have fun today?

Players and parents need to cherish the moments they share together. Pull the good things from those experiences and, like I do on mornings like this, refl ect on those memo-ries. � at is what gives me the confi rmation that I have truly been blessed. I scored over 800 goals and every one of them was a direct result of the positive experiences I enjoyed with someone I played side by side with or was coached by…they all had a hand in this moment. I truly reached this level because I was able to stay positive and focused. I concen-trated on skill development my entire life and had people around me who taught me to ignore those who were only interested in tearing me down.” ■

On the CoverNovember 2009Now In Our Fourth Season!On The Cover:Josh Mehr staring intently at the puck just before the drop.Photo sent in by Elon Mehr.

Want to be our next cover shot? Visit our website at www.icetimesmagazine.comand click on “send pics.”

Cover Shot Contest! PARENTS: Send in your picture and if it makes our Cover Shot of the Month you will win a gift certifi cate to

YOU SHOOT. YOU SCORE… THE KEG!

Monthly ColumnsFor The Good of the Game . . . . . . . 5Life Lessons on Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Blade Babe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Cornerstones of a Complete Athlete . . . . . . . . . . . . 11The Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Metroplex Hockey Offi cials Assn. . . 19Behind the Bench. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

WIN A PRIZE!!Find Dorightsomewhere in the magazine. It’s not easy. Email us his location to [email protected] and be entered in for a drawing for a prize.

October’s Winner wasCADE McLAINCongratulations! Contact us for your prize.

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The Bantam Dallas Stars Selects Plano had a very successful weekend October 17-18 in Wichita, KS, fi nishing a perfect 4-0 to win the inaugural Jr. Kansas Cup Tournament. The boys beat the Kansas City Fighting Saints 6-3 and the Wichita Warriors 3-0 on Saturday then went on to beat the Kansas City Stars 11-0 on Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon, the Stars Selects won a very tight 2-1 game against the Fighting Saints in the championship game to win the Jr. Kansas Cup. Congratulations to the boys on a job well done!

Watching the puck - Jake RagsdaleRoss Roberts – Forward-Bantam – Dallas Stars Select.

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Life Lessons On Ice by Kim Tinkham, Editor

Short but sweet this month. This month is the month that we normally

focus in on the people and things that make us thankful. Here is my list.

I am thankful for:Parents who care, children who know what they have, coaches who volunteer,

team managers who ‘get it’, offi cials who don’t want to have an eff ect on the outcome of a game, rink managers

who know when ‘enough is enough’, our readers who pick up Ice Times

and take it home with them, digital cameras, writers who write because they love the game and want to give

back, cartoonists who have that special eye for humor, advertisers that are willing to put their money where their heart is, associations that truly understand that it’s about the player getting better and

not the trophies in the case and last but certainly not least, I am thankful for all of the people who make this ‘little hockey

magazine’ possible. � ank you to all my friends in hockey! ■

Western Region Silver Stick

On October 12th, 2009 this year’s Western Region’s Silver Stick winners were awarded their medal’s, banner’s and trophies after a weekend full of exciting

hockey with teams from as far away as Florida, Colorado, Arizona and Kansas making the weekend excursion to Dallas to participate. Sixty four teams competed from the Mite B level all the way through the Midget Major AA Division with the following teams winning their brackets:

Mite B – Houston HitmenMite A – Dallas Penguins Squirt B – Dallas Stars SelectsSquirt A – Dallas Stars SelectsSquirt AA – Dallas PenguinsPeeWee A – Austin RoadrunnersPeeWee AA – Oklahoma CityBantam B – Phoenix FirebirdsBantam A – Boulder BisonBantam AA – Dallas PenguinsMidget Minor A – Phoenix MustangsMidget Minor AA – Texas AcesMidget Major AA – Alliance Bulldogs

Champions and Finalists will be traveling on to the International Finals to represent the Western Region in January at the following locations:

Pelham, Ont. CanadaForest, Ont. CanadaSarnia, Ont. CanadaPort Huron, Michigan USANewmarket, Ont. Canada

� e Western Region’s staff and all of the Dallas Junior Hockey Organization wish our Champions the best as they compete in the fi nals of the most celebrated international junior hockey tournament in the world. ■

Houston Hitmen – Mite B

Silver Sticks Celebration – OKC PeeWee AA

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Face off – #13 Ryan McCorkle #24 Steven Sullins #68 Beau Becthold.

Austin Perdue is a member of the Dallas Stars Selects Euless Squirt team that won the

Squirt Western Regional Championship.

Hockey season is in full swing and so is the fl u! President Obama has even declared the swine fl u a national emergency. People have been in line for shots and many hockey players have already caught the bug. Staying healthy is the way to win the battle against the fl u. WebEx MD highly recommends exercise and hydration. Personal training, practice and games are a constant right now. Hockey players are staying hydrated with fi tness water. Some Dallas Scots 97/98 Pee-Wees are already making it a habit to bring their own water bottles fi lled with liquid nutrients. Drinking fi tness water helps sustain their energy, gives them rapid hydration, and replaces essential electrolytes lost through sweat. During this season, it is important for parents to stay fi t too. Healthy parents facilitate better wellbeing for their children. Workout101 is hosting a Hockey Parents Beginners Boot Camp in November. A certifi ed fi tness professional will assist parents in strengthening their core and increasing fl exibility and stamina with full body exercises.

Call Coach Dan at 214-405-6017. Join the Boot Camp for only $20 per session!For info on Scots fi tness water contact:Lita Regala, HerbalifeIndependent Distributor at 817-253-9991 or [email protected].

Hockey Wellness – by Lita Regala

Dallas Scots Pee-Wee97/98 – Landon Lloyd getting stronger at Workout101

Dallas Scots Pee-Wee 97/98 – Ryan James getting hydrated after his game.

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Blade Babe By Scarlett Chambers

If you want to contact Scarlett please email her at [email protected]

If you are a hockey fan in the Metroplex, you cannot help but notice the growth

of the game this year. North Texas hockey now reaches as far north as the Allen/McKinney area. Last year the Texas Brahmas of the CHL won the championship and took home the Ray Miron Presidents Cup, proving that the local minor leagues have a strong following. In fact, that support is being proven again this year with the expansion of a new CHL team with the Allen Americans. � e Allen Americans brand new facility is up and ready for business with new skaters already practicing in their new home rink. � e Americans will soon be hosting games with their home opener scheduled in

November. Not far from Allen, the Dr Pepper StarsCenters have also added a new rink in McKinney at Craig’s Ranch. Local goalie instructor, Francois Lemay, shares that the new facility fills a need for hockey in Collin County. “Yeah, there are a lot of hockey players in Collin County. � e ice fi lled up pretty quickly. It’s 15 minutes from my house. I love it.” Just a few exits down Hwy 121, the NAHL’s Texas Tornado are back on the ice this year. � e Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, practice facility of the Dallas Stars, home arena for the Tornado, and entertainment venue, has undergone a $40 million dollar renovation. � e 5000

seat arena has been called a mini AAC. Sharing a rink with the Dallas Stars has also created unique opportunities for the Jr. A team that put them on the ice during Dallas Stars practices, a very exciting break considering that the team is comprised of young skaters from all over the US including local players from North Texas. � eir NAPHL team for the Tornado 18U team also has several local players on their roster. � e North American Prospects Hockey League, is in its very fi rst season and is competing at the Tier 1 Midget AAA level. Also in it’s inaugural year, a couple hours south of DFW, the Dallas Stars affi liate, Texas Stars of the AHL have built their home in Austin at Cedar

Hockey Still Continues to Grow in Texas

Park Center. The farm team to the Dallas Stars will surely grow the sport by adding multitudes of new fans in Texas. � e beginning of the 2009/2010 season is fi nally underway and it’s gonna be a very big year for Texas hockey fans old and new. ■

Nick Mueller, Dallas Penguins ‘98 and Alex Frye, OKC eye the puck.

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The Cornerstones of a Complete AthleteBy Kellie Schriver

The Cornerstones of the “Complete Athlete” is composed of three

foundational dimensions; Mind, Body, and Spirit. Individually, each dimension must be able to perform at its highest level thus enabling the complete athlete to achieve his or her ultimate peak performance, in sports and in life. These three Cornerstones are fundamentally important in developing character. A strong sense of self is necessary to protect the Physical and Spiritual health of athletes. We know that values of fair play, integrity and unity of sport, along with respect, responsibility and vision are vital in your ability to make healthy choices. � e Mind; is considered to be the natural brain & neurological composition of the athlete. � e center of consciousness that generates thoughts, feelings, ideas, and perceptions, and stores knowledge and memories. A healthy mind enables the athlete to develop the ability to

perceive, and be motivated by, ethical principles along with cognitive learning. Our emotions shape cognition which infl uences actions. � e Body; is considered to be the natural physical structure of the athlete (muscles and organs) that provides the ability to endure the physical demands of sports. A healthy body enables the athlete to develop the necessary physical conditions and skills required to play the game at elite levels. � ese physical conditions include; cardiovascular, endurance, speed, agility, etc � e Spirit; is defi ned as the power within the athlete (“Inner Athlete”) that provides the athlete with the necessary desire, courage, and passion to develop & compete. Many coaches refer to this as “Heart”. Also, discipline can be associated with the player’s spirit, because it is known as the ability to regulate conduct by principle & judgment rather than

impulse, desire, high pressure, or social custom. A healthy spirit enables the athlete to develop the necessary passion and desire to compete at elite levels, as well passion & desire to invest the time & eff ort to develop the required skills. Also, a healthy spirit enables the player to make sound choices and decisions based on solid judgment. Honorable coaches comprehend that the success of the team is directly related to the character of its players. Character enables athletes to deal with adversity. � e attitude of one player can lift or destroy an entire team. Coaches often say they would rather have a good player with a great attitude than a great player with a bad attitude. Accomplished athletes learn patience and perseverance, how to stay positive when everything is caving in around them, self-control, tolerance, compassion, humility, and self-assertiveness. � is is why good coaches are constantly working

with their athletes on character issues. Over the next few months my articles will be addressing each of these Cornerstones of the “Complete Athlete,” the three foundational dimensions: Mind, Body, and Spirit. ■

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Specialist &Board Certifi ed

Christian Counselor

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Graham Makel, Alliance, and Nick Alexander, Dallas Penguins ‘98, race to the puck.

Aces Jessica Brooks – This Sport Isn’t Just For Guys!

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Stonebriar Storm Shootout Champs – Peewee Platinum Division. Comprised of “A,” “B” and “House” players. KALE KOLBE, BEN CORLEY, DYLAN DENNIS, KYLE SAMMONS, JATIN DAVIS, HUNTER BERSANI,

JASON WATTS, DYLAN STRAHAN, DONAVAN MEYER, JAREN PANICK, CONNER HUNT, HUNTER MILLER, COLEMAN HOUSTON, STEPHEN DEGRENIER, OFEK BRUHIS and coaches Jeff Carlson and Rich Sutherland.

Kyle Mills wards off a San Antonio defenseman.Brendan Szeremet (DPSC Stars Select Plano - Squirt McBey) taking the puck at Texas Shootout Tournament.

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Christophe Jobin, making the save.

On Sunday, October 18th the San Antonio Thunder Squirt B players, coaches, and family members went PINK in honor of those who have lost their battle with or who have survived breast cancer. Players laced up their skates with hot pink laces, taped their sticks with pink tape and wore pink bandanas. Amy Fritz, mother of Squirt B player Nick Fritz is a breast cancer survivor herself and was “tickled pink” that the players and their families were so enthusiastic about honoring this cause. The team received a lot of funny looks from the teams in Dallas, and despite the Thunder losing both games that day, the entire San Antonio Thunder Squirt B family showed Dallas their pride, spirit and togetherness.

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OKC – Silver Stick Pee Wee AA Champions.

Milton Trevino, McKinney Varsity’s Captain, stops a player coming into the zone during the

fi rst game in McKinney’s home rink.

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Jack Parker – Defense – Bantam-Dallas Stars Select.

Saying Goodbye to Duncanville. The last I league in Duncanville and its champions, UFlungpoo.

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Mike Schwarz, Team Manager, knows there are many times when silence is golden.

The Messenger: Tales of a Team ManagerBy Mike Schwarz

Forward Remington Schugart skates the puck down the ice while clashing sticks during overtime against the Houston Hurricanes.

Forward Remington Schugart skates the puck down the ice while clashing sticks

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. I write this column

after a recent regional tournament. These weekend marathons feature a showcase of numerous teams on the ice competing, over a very short period of time. These weekend marathons also feature a showcase of numerous parental fan groups in the stands, over that same short time span. For people watchers it’s an opportunity intense environment. For the purpose of this monthly column, it’s a gift. � ere are many schools of thought as to how parents should interact with their athlete children during sporting competition. It runs the gamut, from providing silent moral support just by being there, to full-on vocal cheerleading at the top of one’s lungs. Now those of you who are parents know full well where you fall along the spectrum. Fact is, I bet many self assessments place you closer to the quieter end than you actually merit?! � e question of the day: should parents be seen and not heard? � e parental fan base functions as a sixth man on the ice. � e issue is, are you lining up with your kid’s team or do your actions place you alongside the opponent? Sure, you carefully select your seat in the appropriate home/visitor section of the stands. After all, how

embarrassing is it to be on the wrong side? Yeah, well, what happens when the puck drops? What do parents do? Again, based on the tournament laboratory, parents say the darndest things. (Parents you’ll have to explain that one to the kids. Don’t go with Linkletter, try for the Bill Cosby edition.) Many in the older fan base feel compelled to vocalize advice to the coach, but mostly, they save their sage wisdom for the zebras on the ice. In some games (seasons?) there are parents who have never seen a referee make a proper call. It’s one thing to hold these opinions privately, it’s quite another to scream at the refs how they need to open their eyes. � is is exacerbated when the vocal tantrums are full of venom. Now, over the course of a game refs will make judgment calls, mostly right, some not so much. But it’s the same refs for both teams. All things being equal, things will be equal. But, refs are human. Yes, that’s true. And they do not want to hear parental advice on each and every call they make…or that they don’t make. In some rinks (Plano DPSC, NYTEX), where voices carry like in an opera house, it’s easy to get on a refs bad side. � ey may not listen to you, but they do hear you. (By the way, it would be one of those Guinness World record moments

if a ref ever changed his call due to the cajoling of a parent fan from the stands.) � e louder you are, the more you advise the refs on their calls, the stronger you become the sixth man on the ice – for your kid’s opponents. The ultimate in parental “dys-participation”, however, occurs when the vocalizations start getting directed sideways, without regard to the activities on the rink. I KNOW you’ve observed this. Starts with a penalty against your team, your parent cheerleader yells out something about how unfair the call was, something about it being an aff ront to humanity. And it’s followed up by an opposing parent screaming something about how it’s about time the guilty kid was caught. � en it ’s off to the races. Now, I am writing this column to provoke some thought and self examination in the parents of youth hockey players. As long as I am on the soapbox, I’d like to share one observation that I do no think can be argued: if you are a parent in the stands, and you’re facing left or right directing your verbal outburst to the opponent’s parents, you are wrong. Period, end of debate. � e competition is on the ice, between the kids. As a fan and a parent, you are there to be entertained and encouraging. Please set the example for your kids.

Which I guess leads to what should parents do while in the stands? While each of us must make that determination, I do have some suggestions for your consideration. Do cheer for your team, do not cheer against the opponent. Do acknowledge your team’s goals, and good checks. Be silent during penalties. In an ideal world, hockey being a team sport, you’d most likely (only?) need to yell encouragement with the team’s name, not an individual’s name. (Yeah I know, I’m bumping up against Nirvana in my notions.) And, above all, be sure and cheer when sportsmanship breaks out on the rink. ■

To be continued…

Size didn't stop Aces Forward Matthew “The Candyman” Candela from lowering his should on this check.

Size didn't stop Aces Forward Matthew “The Candyman”

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AND NOW A MESSAGE FROM THE BIG BOYS

� ursday, October 29, 2009

Dear Program Administrator/Coach:We’ve worked with our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Stuart, to provide you with pertinent information regarding the H1N1 virus, including recommendations to reduce the likelihood of spreading the infection.

Specifi cally, USA Hockey recommends:• Provide individual water bottles for players; do not share water bottles • Regularly wash hands • Clean workout gear for each practice/competition • Keep gloves on during the traditional handshake with opponents

You should be aware that symptoms of the virus include: fever (102 degrees Fahrenheit or greater), cough, muscle aches, runny nose, headache or sore threat, with the potential for more serious complications, including pneumonia.

� ose aff ected by the H1N1 virus typically have been children and young adults.

Transmission of the virus may occur from the day before the onset of symptoms and during the fi ve to seven days that the symptoms are present. Infected individuals should stay home until signs and symptoms have resolved, with no fever present for at least 24 hours. � e 24-hour no-fever timeline should be achieved naturally, without the aid of fever reducing medications.

Additional information regarding H1N1 is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by visiting www.cdc.gov/H1N1Flu/. Best wishes for a successful season.

USA Hockey

Dallas Penguins 98 PeeWee AA celebrate after a goal.

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Metroplex Hockey Officials Association

Ken ReinhardPresident, MHOA

Local Area Supervisor of Offi cials, North Texas

USA Hockey

Ken Reinhard

SUMMER SILVER LEAGUE CHAMPS –The Borrachos were formed three years ago by a group of hockey dads with the goal of one day skating with their sons. The current roster includes two Father/Son(s) combos and one Uncle/Nephew combo. Five players have at least one brother on the team. In ad-dition there are many “Jr. Borrachos” awaiting the time when they can take the ice with their Dad. While built of different kinships, we consider all one big happy family.

While at attending a little impromptu gathering of friends (translation

– our 16 year old daughter had another school inspired social engagement that draws beleaguered parents together), I was asked if the hockey season had started and how the Stars would do. Those two seemingly harmless questions made SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed), roll her eyes and walk away. Kathy knew that was akin to “Gentlemen, start your engines,” because I enjoy talking about our game that much. People in DFW are amazed at how many ice surfaces we have, how many games are played and how many people are involved: players (both youth and adult), coaches, officials, volunteers, administrators, etc., yet our game seems to be a secret. Why is that?

Ambassadors for the Game Why are so many people who are not directly connected with hockey surprised at the amount of hockey that is played here? � ey don’t think of football, baseball, basketball or even soccer in those terms. Why hockey? We have the last professional sports Championship won in the Metroplex (the Stars). We have more pro hockey teams and high level junior teams than all the other sports. We have had a National Champions team in juniors and youth hockey, and so on. Why is hockey still regarded outside of our little community as something a horse does in the fi eld? � at is the reason I like to talk about our game and all the elements within it. I am an ambassador for the great game of ice hockey. I can mark time in my life with the

game (I sometimes advise players that my shin guards are older than they are). I can remember listening to Marv Albert and Bill “� e Big Whistle’ Chadwick on WHN from NYC. � e games I’ve played (New Years Eve at Madison Square Garden) and the games I have offi ciated (the most important being a game at Lake Forest College that began a romance that exceeds hockey). It is up to all of us to promote the good in our game. The timeless idiosyncrasies that make you passionate about a game that promotes all the good things: teamwork, selfl essness, hard work, reward, etc. When was the last time you saw a hockey player score and celebrate all by himself? It doesn’t happen. � ere are no end zone dances, no standing and staring at a ball leaving the park to “show up” the pitcher, no hanging on the rim,

– just raised sticks and 5 guys players all celebrating in one big “pig pile”, and not in front of the opposing goalkeeper, I might add. So the next time you get a chance to promote our game, take it; seize the moment. ■

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BEHIND THE BENCH By Mark Dyslin

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

Mark Dyslin has been coaching

We are very proud of our Dallas Stars Selects Midget Minor A team from Euless, Texas! They took second place during the Silver Sticks tourna-ment and we are headed to Pelham, Ontario in January. Shown: Head Coach David Dahms, Asst Captain Sarah Dahms, Tanner Vendal, Cody Arnove, Jordan Cloud, Ryan Machos, Graham Horrocks, Captain Nick Brett, Remington Schugart, Mason Vandesteeg, Dylan Johnson, Brett Knudson, Walker Dyess, Blake Webster, Andrei Ghioca, Asst Coach Tim Vendal. Not Shown: Rolando Luna, Asst Coach Barry Machos, Asst Coach Kyle Schugart, and Team Manager Tracy Webster.

I recently received an unsolicited email from a group sponsored, in part, by

the local professional hockey team. � e email had lots of advice and stuff , but the subject line really caught my eye: “how do you deal with a negative coach?” So I clicked on the link and discovered it was a survey question. I searched the host site but could not fi nd an accompanying article. Guess that means there are no diffi cult coaches out there. Phew! I admit, I was worried for a bit there. But it did get me thinking: could there truly be socially unmanageable coaches among our ranks? Perhaps in other sports, but not hockey. Right? But just for grins, just for a few laughs, let’s say that, and I know this is improbable; let’s just IMAGINE that there might possibly could be a “diffi cult” coach in our midst. I know, right? Too funny to even contemplate! But again, serving the greater good and seeking a few yucks along the way, let’s pretend.

Let’s go to imagination island. � ere, on the left just beyond coco the coconut aviary we fi nd the den of Coachus Ego Biggus. Malcontents of the lowest order. We discover these fantasy coaches in possession of a delusional personality trait: they are coach, the living incarnation of Athena.* Thus one does not presume to challenge their immortalness, nor question her/his possession of a higher awareness. We further learn coaches of this phylum rarely interact with parents. When they do it is to impart crumbs of enlightenment. Coach doesn't want to encumber the parent's underdeveloped mind and risk irreversible damage. But remember: coach's word is hallowed law. Our mythical coaches find great revelry in arguing with officials and parents; but is is purely for sport as those lesser beings feebly attempt to match wits. Woe is you who off er ideas for the coach's drills, game plans, or bench management. You'll fall victim to

the icy stare clairvoantly imparting the message: “Fool... you meddle in spheres in which you are unable to comprehend! Bwa-ha-ha-ha!” Make it stop! I don’t want to be there anymore! � ose types of coaches only exist in other sports, right? Right?!

*History corner: Athena was known to the Greeks as the goddess of wisdom. I stumbled upon that via the Internet. Surely you didn’t think I really knew all that Greek god stuff. Silly you. After all, I am just a humble hockey coach. ■

I stumbled upon that via the Internet. Surely you didn’t think I really knew all that Greek god stuff. Silly you. After all, I am just a humble

Surely you didn’t think I really knew all that Greek god stuff. Silly you. After all, I am just

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SilverStick – Midget Minor AA Champions, Texas Aces Midget Minor AA team coached by Steve Steen.

McKinney Varsity player, Colt Whaley takes aim and shoots in the McKinney Varsity home opener in their new rink. Face off – #10 Ben Murphy

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Relax everybody it’s just a game. Jimmy Smith, McKinney Bantam.