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Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA December 2009 Volume 1, Issue 1 Wolf Talk Waterloo Wolves are the Kitchener Blueline AAA Champions!

After finishing the round robin with 3 wins and 1 tie, the Wolves advanced to their semifinal game against longtime rival, the London Jr. Knights.

At 4:30pm, the championship game took place with the Waterloo Wolves facing the Barrie Colts.

1 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA December 2009 Volume 1, Issue 1 Wolf Talk Waterloo Wolves are the Kitchener Blueline AAA Champions! From November 26 to 29, the Wolves took part in the Kitchener Blueline Tournament. After finishing the round robin with 3 wins and 1 tie, the Wolves advanced to their semifinal game against longtime rival, the London Jr. Knights. In an exciting game that went into overtime, the Wolves never stopped coming and, with just 2 minutes to go, scored the winning goal. At 4:30pm, the championship game took place with the Waterloo Wolves facing the Barrie Colts. It was a well-matched pairing, but it was the Wolves Inside this issue: Sponsors who came out on top, winning the Kitchener Blueline Championship with a final score of 2 1. Wolves forward, Evan Canzi, was named tournament MVP. November 26 Waterloo 4 Cambridge 3 November 27 Waterloo 2 York-Simcoe 2 November 28 Waterloo 8 Ottawa Valley 1 November 28 Waterloo 3 Sault Ste Marie 2 November 29 - Semi-Finals November 29 - Final/Championship Game Waterloo 3 London 2 Waterloo Wolves 2 Barrie Colts 1 Wolves Win the Ottawa Senator s Midget AAA Showcase! 2 Coaching Staff 3 Getting to Know Your Waterloo Wolves 4 Wolf-a-mania II 5 Schedule (December) Club 6 Contact Us 6 On October 15, 2009, the Waterloo Wolves travelled to the Nation s Capitol for the Ottawa Senator s Midget AAA Showcase. This was the Wolves first time participating in this major tournament. From their first game on Friday, October 16 to the Championship game on Sunday, October 18, the Wolves were unstoppable. They took on all comers and played some superb hockey, with 6 wins and 1 tie. The sponsors, Midget Operating Committee, Waterloo Minor Hockey, family members and fans congratulate the Waterloo Wolves AAA on their success in Ottawa. Evan Canzi (pictured right) hoists the Ottawa Showcase trophy. Congratulations, Wolves!

2 Page 2 Wolf Talk Volume 1, Issue 1 Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Thank You! Everything the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team has achieved since its inception would not have been possible without the support of dedicated, enthusiastic sponsors. You help make it happen! Piller s Ayr Coach Lines Raffi Jewellers Ball Construction Inc. Daily Grill Restaurant Eyelight Creative Marketing Services Compass Group (RIM Park) Sports Group International Cober Printing Limited Jay Fencing Ltd. Bronze Sponsors Ariss Bros. Propane Axiom Millwrighting & Fabrication Inc. Bast Home Comfort Bizerba Blackmont Capital Brodrecht Enterprises Ltd. Canadian Linen Conestoga Meat Packers CP Industries Crosby Volkswagen Audi DC Foods Document Imaging Partners Dolphin Identification Dordan Mechanical Erb Financial Services Inc. Erb Transport Herman Laue Spice Co. Inc. J.H. Ryder Machinery Kerry (Canada) Inc. Kingspan Insulated Panels Graham Mathew McCordick Glove & Safety Optimist Club of Waterloo North Ottawa Heritage Dental Overland RNC P & H Foods Winpak Goliger s Travel Plus Viscofan Tosca Tile Ltd. Research in Motion (RIM) Rocky s Harley Davidson Redirack Precision Wall Systems Priority Circuits Limited Rebel Creek Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Rector Redman Distributing Inc. Reiser (Canada) Ltd. Rudolph Industries Scotiabank Sealed Air (Canada) Co. Septimatech Group Inc. Clarke Starke & DieGel LLP Chartered Accountants TD Commercial Banking TD Waterhouse T.J. Frey Trucking Twin-City Interloc Van-Del Custom Millwork Eco-Shift Power RCR Design Air Inc.

3 Page 3 Wolf Talk Volume 1, Issue 1 Meet the Coaching Staff Head Coach: Bob Lekun - 10 Years AAA Coaching Experience - National Coaches Certification - Played 3 Yrs Major Jr A (Sudbury Wolves) - Played 4 Years Semi Professional Hockey (Michigan, Texas) Asst. Coach: Doug Snyder - intermediate level coach years coaching experience, primarily as head coach at AAA level in Waterloo Asst. Coach: Mike Payne - NCCP Developmental 1 Coaching Certification - Alliance NCCP Coach /Prevention Services Facilitator - WMHA-12 years experience AAA /6 Assistant Coach Waterloo Siskins (GOJHL) Goalie Coach: Rob Way - 15 years coaching experience at all levels with WMHA and WGMHA - Hockey Canada Intermediate Coach Certification - Head Instructor for WMHA and WGMHA Joint Goalie School Asst. Coach: Travis Witt - 1st year coaching Coach Stream Certified - 11 years played at the AAA level in Waterloo; Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA alumni - 3 years played at the Jr. B level in Waterloo & Kitchener - 4th year of Honours Business Administration Program at WLU Asst. Coach: Duncan Snyder - Longtime AAA hockey player in Waterloo and instructor at Skills Plus Hockey School - Previously an assistant coach in both Waterloo and Kitchener; Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA alumni - Played Jr. B hockey for three years; one year for the Listowel Cyclones, and two years for the Waterloo Siskins - Currently enrolled in Political Science at WLU; planning to attend law school in Trainer: Ally Samms - Fourth year kinesiology student at WLU; lifeguard for City of Kitchener for 7 years - Red Cross First Aid and CPR C - Qualified for Automated External Defibrillation usage Strength & Conditioning: Andrew Hopf - Masters of Science (Exercise Physiology Candidate- U of W - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) - NSCA Executive Council (Ice Hockey SIG); NCCP Level 1 Certified For complete biographies of the Wolves coaching staff, visit waterloowolvesaaa.wordpress.com/ the-wolves/coaches/

4 Wolf Talk Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 4 Getting to Know Your Waterloo Wolves 22 Ethan Fisher Toronto Maple Leafs (I m sad to say) 2. Which NHL Player do you most admire (present or past)? Jarome Iginla or Ilya Kovalchuck Techno, rap, old rock and roll band/ musician on your ipod? Lady GaGa 6. What is the worst movie you have seen? The Notebook Either winning the Ottawa Tourney or going to Europe Fun English? No Hell ya!! 1 Eric Peicheff Pittsburgh Penguins Patrick Roy, because he never gives up Rise Against s Savior Elton John 6. What is the worst movie you have seen? The Signal Being announced at the Siskins home opener this year Thrilling English? No Definitely 16 Taylor Wood Toronto Maple Leafs Alexander Ovechkin, he can do it all IYAZ, LMFAO and Chris Daughtry S club 7 6. What is the worst movie you have seen? Open Water hockey career to date? Going to the OMHA Finals in bantam Outstanding English? No YES they will! Season s Greetings from your Waterloo Wolves!

Wolf Talk Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 5 Getting to Know Your Waterloo Wolves Wolf-a-mania II: a night to remember 18 Adam Campagnolo Boston Bruins Cam Neely, because he did whatever it took to win, hit,

5 Wolf Talk Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 5 Getting to Know Your Waterloo Wolves Wolf-a-mania II: a night to remember 18 Adam Campagnolo Boston Bruins Cam Neely, because he did whatever it took to win, hit, fight, score I Like to Rock by April Wine Too many to name 6. What is the worst movie you have seen? The Guardian Winning the 2009 Ottawa Tournament or scoring 5 goals in one game Sensational English? No Obviously. We are the best and always will be. 57 Mike Cameron Philadelphia Flyers Michael Richards, because of his constant effort and heart as a player, and how good he is defensively Keg in the Closet by Kenny Chesney Mariah Carey all the way! 6. What is the worst movie you have seen? The newest Rocky Balboa movie...terrible! Scoring my first Jr. B goal in the first Jr. B game I played in Filthy (but in a good way) English? Grade 9 French, if that counts Is that a serious question? Of course they will! On Friday, November 13, Wolves players, staff, supporters, sponsors, fans and friends gathered at St. George s Hall for Wolf-a-mania II. Wolfamania is a special, annual fundraiser for the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team. Over 450 people attended, enjoying a delicious dinner, dancing to live music, playing games of chance in the casino and bidding on a wonderful array of items in the silent auction. Approximately $30,000 was raised that evening. We would like to thank everyone for taking part. We also offer very special thanks to organizers Michele Way, Vicki Eckert, Marnie Huber, Sandi Henning and Diana Villatoro. Mark your calendars now: Wolf-a-mania III will be held on Friday, November 12, 2010!

Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Bob Lekun, Head Coach Phone: 519-658-3302 Email: blekun@gmail.com Willy Huber, Chair Phone: 519-743-1412 ext. 260 Email: willyhuberjr@pillers.

Midget Operating Committee 2009 2010 Willy Huber Chair and Corporate Sponsorship Marnie Huber Director Parent Fundraising Bob Lekun Head Coach Gary Spark Director Team Operations Hardy Willms

6 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Bob Lekun, Head Coach Phone: Willy Huber, Chair Phone: ext Sandi Henning, Media & Advertising Phone: Once a Wolf, Always a Wolf! Midget Operating Committee Willy Huber Chair and Corporate Sponsorship Marnie Huber Director Parent Fundraising Bob Lekun Head Coach Gary Spark Director Team Operations Hardy Willms Director of Finance Sandi Henning Director Media & Advertising Clive Smith WMHA Past President Michele Way Director Special Events Chuck Williams WMHA Liaison Alan Reinhardt WMHA President Scott Hetherington Team Manager, Upcoming Games & Tournaments Monday, December 7 7:30pm RIM Pillers vs Huron Perth Fri., Dec. 11 Sun. Dec. 13: Waterloo Gold Puck Tournament Tuesday, December 15 8:30pm at Civic Centre vs Brantford 99 ers Friday, December 18 8:00pm at Highburry (London) vs Lambton Saturday, December 19 10:30pm at Porky s (London) vs Windsor Saturday, December 19 6:00pm at Highburry (London) vs London Monday, December 21 7:30pm RIM Pillers vs Cambridge Wednesday, December 23 8:00pm at Activa vs Kitchener Saturday, January 2 5:15pm RIM Pillers vs Windsor Sunday, January 3 7:30pm at Medway vs London Wed., Jan. 6 Sun. Jan. 10: Kelowna, BC International Tournament Monday, January 18 7:30pm RIM Pillers - vs Huron Perth Saturday, January 23 2:00pm RIM Pillers - vs London Sunday, January 24 12:00pm RIM Pillers vs Chatham Monday, January 25 7:30pm RIM Pillers vs Kitchener Wednesday, January 27 8:30pm at Chedoke vs Hamilton Saturday, January 30 12:00pm at SSEC vs Lambton Sunday, January 31 7:30pm at Galt Arena vs Cambridge Visit the official website of the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team! waterloowolvesaaa.wordpress.com/ To join our ing list, please contact Diana Villatoro at DianaVillatoro@pillers.com 55+ Club Your free membership comes with a lot of perks! - free admission to all Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA hockey games played at RIM Park (where the parking is always free) - take part in 50/50 draws and chuck-a-puck contests - win draw prizes - have your name entered into weekly members-only draws - support local, young athletes You can join the 55+ Fan Club at any home game throughout the season. Visit ss.com/about/55-fan-club/ to learn about the club, its benefits and the many wonderful draws taking place at each home game just for the 55+ Club Members.

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