Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey. Thank You for Another Great Year!

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1 March/April 2014 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Volume 5, Issue 6 Wolf Talk Thank You for Another Great Year! Your Friend in Hockey, As I sit back and reflect on the season, it would not have been possible without the assistance and support of many individuals. On behalf of the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team, Coaching Staff, and Wolves Operating Committee, I would like to start off by thanking our generous and wonderful sponsors. Sponsors, without your support there would be no Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA. Your support this season enabled the Wolves to travel to several tournaments, including Kelowna. This allowed the boys to enhance their hockey skills which they will take with them for years to come. Thank you for your support Sponsors! A big thank you to our coaching staff; Jeff Brick Head Coach, Paul Gaudet Associate Coach, Tim Robb Associate Coach, Norm Bonnell Goalie Coach, Matt Posa Head Trainer, and Chris McFarlane Strength and Conditioning Coach. Also, big thank you to Kim Rennie, our amazing skate technician. Thank you for your continuous help. Behind the scenes, our Wolves Operating Committee contributed a lot of their time in miscellaneous projects to help the team this season. Thank you to Marnie Huber Director of Parent Fundraising, Gary Spark Director of Operations, Jeff Brick Head Coach, Sandi Henning Director of Media & Advertising, Vicki Eckert Wolfamania Chair, Deb Kaminski Team Manager, and Debi Purcell Billeting Rep. Thank you to all the parents who always lend a helping hand at games and events. I greatly appreciate all your help. Thank you. Thank you to Waterloo Minor Hockey Association for their continued support in assisting the development of this great hockey club. Truly an honour to be part of such an amazing organization. Last, but not least, I would like to congratulate the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team on an awesome season. You all did an amazing job this season and should be very proud of yourselves. As I have said to the Wolves alumni in the past, Stanley Cups are won and lost. You all demonstrated what it means to be on a team and the passion you have for the game of hockey. Great job guys! It has been an honour to have spent time with all the boys this season. I wish you all nothing but the best in your future endeavours. For those who will be coming back next season, I promise you another awesome one. Remember, once a wolf, always a wolf! And fans thank you for your support at the games, Facebook and Twitter. We greatly appreciate it! Again, thank you to everyone for your support this season. Willy Huber Jr. Chair Midget Operating Committee & Corporate Sponsorship Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey The Year in Review 2013/14 was a very entertaining season for the Wolves. The Wolves finished the season in 4th place 21 wins 6 losses 1 OTL 4 SOL for 47 pts. Cambridge & Windsor finished with 49 pts and London had 48 pts. How close can you get?!! And another stat to be proud of is the team s GA (goals against). The Wolves allowed the fewest goals against this season: 82. That s what paying attention to defence and having great goaltending will do for a team. This past season saw the team enter tournaments in Toronto, Ottawa, and Kelowna B.C. as well as host the annual Gold Puck Tournament. The Wolves advanced to the Championship game in both the Gold Puck and Kelowna Tournaments. continued on page 3 Inside this issue: Sponsors 2 Meet Your Wolves 4/5 Scholarships 5 Alumni News 6 Playoff Results 7 Contact Us 8

2 P a ge 2 Wolf Talk V olume 5, I s s u e 6 Sponsors for GOLD Arkay Print and Design Ball Construction Inc. Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd. The Daily Grill McPhail's Cycle and Sports Piller's Fine Foods SILVER Viscofan Weber Inc. GENERAL SPONSORS Bob Hilton (Hilton Marketing Ltd) Farm Credit Canada Optimist Club of Conestogo/Winterbourne Septimatech Group Inc. Waterloo Garage Doors Inc Bogart's Hair Grand River Personnel Ltd GB Catering Yantzi's Feed & Seed Ltd. Wilfred Laurier University Optimist Club of Waterloo North BRONZE AHS Security Systems Inc. D.C. Foods Document Imaging Partners Dordan Mechanical Inc Graham Mathew & Partners LLP Hermann Laue Spice Company Inc. Kerry (Canada) Inc. Kissner Group Klenzoid Canada Inc. Redman Distributing Inc. Reiser (Canada) Ltd Sealed Air (Canada) Co. Sports Groups International Ltd. Winpak McEachnie Group Private Wealth Mgmt Priority Circuits Ltd Coyote Jack's Restaurant Canadian Linen and Uniform Service Co Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Robwynn Holsteins Fergus Family Chiropractic Isagenix Ethels Lounge Libro Credit Union National Truck League Langen Studios Inc. To Our Sponsors 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 like you. You help make it happen! For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Willy Huber ext 260 or Diana- Hunter@pillers.com. The 55+ Fan Club Thank you to all of our 55+ Fan Club members. Your enthusiastic support of the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team was much appreciated. Have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you again in the autumn!

3 P a ge 3 Wolf Talk V olume 5, I s s u e 6 The Year in Review continued Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA The playoffs saw the battle of Kitchener-Waterloo in Round One. Falling behind 4 pts to 2, the Wolf Pack regrouped and rallied to come back to win the series 6 pts to 4. In Round Two the Wolves opponent was a team they usually meet in the finals: the London Jr Knights. It s always a close series with the Jr Knights. In this series their armour began to rust but unfortunately for us they squeaked by, winning the series 7 points to 5. The 2013/14 season was a very successful one. Everyone learned a lot, made new friends, and strengthened existing friendships. As you go through your hockey career and life in general you learn, adapt and remember great and not so great events. Seasons spent with the Waterloo Wolves Major Midget AAA Hockey Club are always outstanding and will be always remembered. Enjoy the off season. Good luck in your future endeavours and we look forward to having as many players as possible back next season. Greg Henning Players 1 Degasperis, Bailey 2 Trachsel, Tayler 7 McPhail, Adam 9 Kaminski, Connor A 10 Cox, Austin 13 Mitchell, Sean C 16 Playfair, Ben 18 Hancock, Braedon 19 Orleman, Kevin A 66 Prevel, Francis 22 Hadad, Kevan 68 Bourbeau, Matthieu A 33 Culina, Mario 77 Wiffen, Jake 44 Liggett, Tristan 88 Caruso, Matt 55 Hoelscher, Klayton 91 Mantz, Gary 57 Ariss, Lucas 94 Flanagan, Evan Coaching Staff Head Coach Jeff Brick Associate Coaches Paul Gaudet Norm Bonnell Tim Robb Trainer Matt Posa Skate Technician Kim Rennie Strength & Conditioning Chris McFarlane Thanks for terrific season! Go Wolves GO!

4 Wolf Talk V olume 5, I s s u e 6 P a ge 4 Getting to Know Your Waterloo Wolves Willy Huber: Chairman & Sponsorship 1. Favourite NHL team. Still the Toronto Maple Leafs. and why? Johnny Bower. An outstanding individual who still promotes the game of hockey and does so much for the community. He is someone I look up to. that we may not know. I never played in a league; just pond hockey. to? Funk/dance music. can cook? I stay away from the kitchen! ever seen? Texas Chainsaw. So many Wolves moments and watching my son play hockey. 8. Who will win the Stanley Cup this year? Do I have to answer this? Go Leafs GO!! read? I can t crack a book without falling asleep. Passion! Sandi Henning: Media & Advertising 1. Favourite NHL team. I don t have one. My hockey is all about the Wolves and cheering on Wolves alumni, wherever they might play. and why? Henrik Zetterberg for the work he does with various charities. that we may not know. Since 2012, I box 3 times a week with Syd Vanderpool in Kitchener. to? A real mix...rock, hip hop, country, pop, big band, even some rap. can cook? Guinness Pot Roast ever seen? White Girls. Travelling to Europe with the Wolves 8. Who will win the Stanley Cup this year? For my friend Vicki Eckert I ll say...go Bruins Go! read? I am a voracious reader. I do love Peter Mayle s Toujours Provence. Two words: photo opportunity. Tim Robb: Associate Coach 1. Favourite NHL team. Toronto Maple Leafs. and why? Wayne Gretzky. He has done more for the sport of hockey than most people know about. that we may not know. I am a direct descendent of Richard Stockton, a signee of the American declaration of independence. to? I listen to everything from speed metal to country to pop. can cook? Steak and all the fixings on the BBQ! ever seen? Prometheus. Winning the Waterloo Memorial Tournament 2 years ago 8. Will Canada win Olympic gold in hockey again? Yes!! read? Playing With Fire by Theo Fleury. Life.

5 Wolf Talk V olume 5, I s s u e 6 P a ge 5 Getting to Know continued... Scholarships Vicki Eckert: Wolfamania Chair 1. Favourite NHL team. Boston Bruin (but Toronto is a close 2nd) and why? Sidney Crosby a very classy, hardworking, and respectful player. that we may not know. I love to travel and I love to draw. to? All sorts but mostly classic rock. can cook? Steak and mushrooms. ever seen? Black Christmas. It actually gave me nightmares. Watching my boys play. 8. Who will win the Stanley Cup this year? Toronto Maple Leafs (always pick the underdog) read? I don t really have one favourite. I enjoy all reads. Friendships. Debi Purcell: Billeting Rep. 1. Favourite NHL team. Toronto Maple Leafs, of course. and why? David Clarkson for his work with Clarky s Kids that we may not know. Hmmmmmm... to? Country! can cook? Chili ever seen? Ace Ventura, Pet Detective. Travelling to Europe watching the Wolves play. 8. Who will win the Stanley Cup this year? Toronto, of course!! read? The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Entertaining. Waterloo Wolves Scholarships The Midget AAA Waterloo Wolves program encourages players to be well-rounded individuals, who work hard academically, and give of their time both on and off the ice. The Midget AAA Waterloo Wolves Scholarship program was created in 2005 to recognize and assist those Midget AAA Waterloo Wolves alumni, who have achieved academic success, and who have shown leadership both on and off the ice, to obtain a postsecondary education. This scholarship will recognize these efforts and their commitment to the next step in their academic future post secondary school education. In 2013, the scholarship recipients were: Trevor Sauder (Russ McEachnie Wolves Scholarship) Ryan Scanlan (Redman Family Wolves Scholarship) Applications must be submitted to the Chair of the Midget AAA Waterloo Wolves Operating Committee, C/O WMHA, Suite 106, 2001 University Ave E., Waterloo, Ontario N2K 4K4 The deadline to apply for the Wolves scholarships is June 30, To learn more, visit waterloowolvesaaa.wordpress.com Other Scholarships OHF Bursary Deadline to apply: April 25, 2014 OUA Sports Visit the Waterloo Wolves website for the link to the OUA Sports official website and complete details.

6 Wolf Talk V olume 5, I s s u e 6 P a ge 6 Alumni News Wolves alum Adam Campagnolo finished out his junior career with the Elmira Sugarkings alum, Trevor Sauder, plays for the Stratford Cullitons and won the GOJHL trophy for Best Defensive Player for alum Brandon Yantzi wrapped up his junior career with the New Hamburg Firebirds Wolves alum Cass Frey is Captain of the Elmira Sugar Kings alongside his former Wolves teammate, Adam Campagnolo alum Matt Martin joined the Waterloo Siskins roster partway through the season Wolves alum Eric Peicheff finished out his junior career with the New Hamburg Firebirds.

7 Wolf Talk V olume 5, I s s u e 6 P a ge 7 Waterloo vs Kitchener in Round 1 of Playoffs Waterloo vs London in Round 2 of Playoffs Round 2 of the Playoffs saw Waterloo take on London Game 1: Wednesday, February 19 7:00pm Waterloo 2 London 2 Game 2: Saturday, February 22 6:00pm London 2 Waterloo 0 Game 3: Wednesday, February 26 7:00pm Waterloo 4 London 2 Game 4: Saturday, March 1 4:00pm London 3 Waterloo 5 Game 5: Sunday, March 2 7:30pm Waterloo 1 London 3 Game 6: Monday, March 3 7:30pm London 2 Waterloo 1 The Waterloo Wolves met their crosstown rivals, the Kitchener Jr. Rangers in the 1st Round of playoffs. Saturday, February 8 6:30pm Kitchener 2 Waterloo 2 Sunday, February 9 4:15pm Waterloo 3 Kitchener 3 Monday, February 10 7:30pm Kitchener 6 Waterloo 3 Thursday, February 13 8:00pm - Waterloo 1 Kitchener 0 Saturday, February 15 3:00pm Kitchener 1 Waterloo 7 Great regular season and excellent playoff run, boys. We re proud of you!!

8 Congratulations to the Waterloo Siskins! Willy Huber Chair and Corp. Sponsorship Marnie Huber Director Parent Fundraising Vicki Eckert Wolfamania Chair Debi Purcell Billeting Rep. Jeff Brick Head Coach Deb Kaminski Team Manager Gary Spark Director Team Operations Sandi Henning Director Media Rob Grein WMHA President Greg Best WMHA Liasion April 5, 2014 Congratulations to the Waterloo Siskins on winning the Cherrey Cup Championship. This is Waterloo s first Cherrey Cup win in 20 years. The Waterloo Wolves are especially proud of their alumni: Christian Mroczkowski ( C ), Danny Hanlon ( A ), Nick Hirst and Matt Martin. Goals in game 6 from Mroczkowski (2), Hanlon and Martin helped secure the 5-4 win. The Siskins advance to the GOJHL's Sutherland Cup semi-finals against the Golden Horseshoe Champions, the Caledonia Corvairs. The Corvairs are the topseeded team in the semi-final series. The schedule will be posted on the Siskins official website. Good luck on the road to the Sutherland Cup! Midget Operating Committee Contact Us! Jeff Brick, Head Coach coachbrick@gmail.com Willy Huber, Chair & Corporate Sponsorships ext. 260 willyhuberjr@pillers.com Gary Spark, Team Operations gspark@prioritycircuits.com Sandi Henning, Media & Advertising ext. 157 tymflys@yahoo.com Follow Your Wolves For player bios, game results and more information on the Wolves, visit the official website at Game photos are posted on the Wolves Facebook fan page at Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team. You can also follow all the action on Twitter ( watwolvesaaa )