Wolf Talk. Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey. The schedule is as follows: Sunday, September 23 - Waterloo at Lambton

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Hamilton at Waterloo Friday, October 5 8:30pm Waterloo at Cambridge (Galt Arena Gardens) Sunday, October 7 2:30pm - Waterloo at Huron-Perth (Allman Memorial Arena) October 19 to 21 Waterloo Gold Puck

1 October 2012 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Volume 4, Issue 1 Wolf Talk Welcome to another great season of Wolves hockey! Monday, October 29-7:30pm Brantford at Waterloo The schedule is as follows: Sunday, September 23 - Waterloo at Lambton September 28 to 30 Toronto Titans Tournament Monday, October 1-7:30pm Hamilton at Waterloo Friday, October 5 8:30pm Waterloo at Cambridge (Galt Arena Gardens) Sunday, October 7 2:30pm - Waterloo at Huron-Perth (Allman Memorial Arena) October 19 to 21 Waterloo Gold Puck Tournament Monday, October 22 7:30pm Kitchener at Waterloo Saturday, October 27 4:45pm Lambton at Waterloo November 1 to 4 Big Nickel Tournament, Sudbury continued on page 4 Wolves Tackle 5 Tournaments This Season The Wolves have a busy season ahead with four tournaments in Ontario and one in Quebec: September 28 to 30: Toronto Titans Major Midget Tournament, Etobicoke, Ontario October 19 to 21: Waterloo Gold Puck Tournament, Waterloo, Ontario November 1 to 4: Big Nickel Hockey Tournament, Sudbury, Ontario November 8 to 11: Blueline Tournament, Kitchener, Ontario January 16 to 20: Tournoi Midget, Drummondville, Quebec You can follow the Wolves on Twitter at watwolvesaaa, on Facebook at or at Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team, or Inside this issue: Letter from the Chair 2 Roster 3 Schedules for 2012/ Sponsors 5 Wolfamania V 5 Meet Your Wolves 6/7 Contact Us 8

2 Page 2 Wolf Talk Volume 4, Issue 1 From Willy Huber, Chair, Midget Operating Committee Our 11th season is now in full motion. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the new and returning players, coaching staff, operating committee, parents, sponsors and the fans to another Waterloo Wolves hockey season. I look forward to working and getting to know you all during the season. After a well-attended mini-camp and try-outs, the Wolves coaching staff had some difficult decisions to make. The official roster for is listed on page 3. There are new faces behind the bench this season. I would like to welcome Head coach Jeff Brick, associate coaches, Dave Steele and Paul Gaudet, goalie coach -Norm Bonnell, Chad Drown -Associate Trainer, and Chris McFarlane - Strength and Conditioning Coach. I would also like to welcome back Head Trainer -Greg Henning and Skate Technician -Kim Rennie. The Wolves organization is not only active during the hockey season, but during the off season as well. This past summer, we held our second annual alumni golf tournament, and boy, was it ever a great time. We had some alumni players come out and join us for a fun day of golf, meal, and prizes. Thank you to those who volunteered and helped out during the event. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed. The Waterloo Wolves have some great days ahead of them. Wolfamania 5 will be taking place Friday, November 16, Wolfamania is a gala fundraiser to support our young hockey players as they prepare to travel to Sudbury and Quebec this season. The evening includes a complete hot buffet dinner, live band, dancing, casino and silent auction at St. George s Hall, King Street, Waterloo. (More info on page 5) I wish the new Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team and Organization nothing but the ultimate best this season! Go Wolves Go! Sincerely, Your Friend in Hockey, Willy Huber Jr Donations Needed for Wolfamania V Auctions We are looking for a variety of donated items and services for the Wolfamania silent and live auctions. Please contact Wolfamania V Chair Vicki Eckert today at veckert@hotmail.ca

3 Page 3 Wolf Talk Volume 4, Issue Waterloo Wolves Players Tim Nauta C Ray McFalls A Sean McEwan A Jake Moggy A Brenden Goran Ryan Purcell Austin Cox Mackenzie Shantz Kevin Orleman Zack Hedley Ethan Sparkes Steve Lorentz Thomas Pestell Connor Kaminski Shawn Mitchell Matthieu Bourbeau Nick Palmer Jacob Rawlinson Jordan Innocente Jackson McIntosh Coaching Staff Head Coach Jeff Brick Associate Coaches Norm Bonnell Paul Gaudet Dave Steele Trainer Greg Henning Assistant Trainer Chad Drown Skate Technician Kim Rennie Strength & Conditioning Chris McFarlane Waterloo Wolves 55+ Fan Club - 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. Please check the regular league schedule for details. The 55+ Fan Club is supported by The City of Waterloo, The Waterloo Wolves, and The Waterloo Minor Hockey Association. 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

4 Wolf Talk Volume 4, Issue 1 Page Regular Season Schedule (as of 10/10/12) November 8 to 11 Kitchener Blueline Tournament Monday, November 12 7:30pm London at Waterloo Sunday, November 18-12:00noon Waterloo at Windsor (Central Park A Rink) Wednesday, November 21 8:30pm Waterloo at Brantford (Gretzky Center #1) Friday, November 23 8:30pm Waterloo at Cambridge (Galt Arena Gardens) Sunday, November 25 7:30pm Waterloo at London (Medway Arena) Monday, November 26 7:30pm Huron-Perth at Waterloo Thursday, November 29 8:00pm Waterloo at Kitchener (Activa PJD) Saturday, December 1 2:30pm Waterloo at Lambton (RBC Centre Rink 1) Saturday, December 8 3:30pm Waterloo at Kitchener (Activa PJD) Monday, December 10 7:30pm Cambridge at Waterloo December 15 to 16 Alliance Showcase in London Saturday, December 15 8:30am Waterloo at Brantford (Western Fair Harvey s) Saturday, December 15 4:00pm Huron-Perth at Waterloo (Western Fair City Chrysler) Sunday, December 16 9:00am London at Waterloo (Western Fair City Chrysler) Monday, December 17 7:30pm Kitchener at Waterloo Friday, December 21 8:30pm - Waterloo at Hamilton (Chedoke Blue) Friday, December 28-7:00pm Waterloo at Windsor (Central Park A Rink) Saturday, January 5 2:00pm Windsor at Waterloo Monday, January 7 7:30pm Brantford at Waterloo Friday, January 11 8:30 pm Waterloo at Huron Perth (Stratford Rotary Complex Molson Rink) Monday, January 14 7:30pm Hamilton at Waterloo January 16 to 20 Drummondville, Quebec Tournament Wednesday, January 23 7:30 pm Waterloo at London (Medway Arena) Saturday, January 26 2:00pm Windsor at Waterloo Monday, January 28 7:30pm Cambridge at Waterloo Friday, February 1 8:30pm Waterloo at Hamilton (Chedoke Blue) Saturday, February 2 2:00pm Lambton at Waterloo

5 Wolf Talk Volume 4, Issue 1 Page 5 Join us for Wolfamania V Friday, November 16 St. George s Hall, King Street, Waterloo 6:00pm to 12 midnight Ticket price TBA Sponsors...Thank You! Sponsors as of October 18, 2012 GOLD Piller s Fine Foods, Ball Construction Ltd., Conestoga Meat Packers, The Daily Grill SILVER Weber, Inc. BRONZE D.C. Foods Inc., Canadian Linen and Uniform Service, Document Imaging Partners, Dordan Mechanical, Graham Mathew, Hela Spice Canada Inc., Kerry (Canada) Inc., P & H Foods, Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Rector, Reiser (Canada) Ltd., Sports Groups International Ltd., TD Waterhouse, Winpak. Pestell Shavings, National Truck League, G&G Skate Training, Fergus Family Chiropractic, Kissner Group, J.C. Waterworks Plumbing, ES Hockey Training Inc., Dundee Wealth GENERAL SPONSORS Septimatech Group Inc., Dolphin Identification Systems Ltd., DW Lorentz Construction Inc., Eileen Innocente In Memory of Mario 'Pinky' Innocente, Eastbridge Dental Care, Macmillan Tire, Shawn McFalls Racing, Royal Lepage, Alliance Roofing, Angstrom Communications Inc., Sherry & Jim Peeples. Rosendale Farms Ltd., Pioneer Hi-bred, Beautiful location, fantastic meal, live music, silent auction and casino. You won t want to miss it! Tickets for Wolfamania V will be available through any player s parents and at all home games. If you have questions or would like to donate an item to our silent and/or live auction, please contact Wolfamania Chair, Vicki Eckert (veckert@hotmail.ca ) or Diana Hunter (dianahunter@pillers.com ) Everything the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team has achieved in since its inception would not have been possible without the support of dedicated, enthusiastic sponsors like you. You help make it happen! Thank you! If you would like to sponsor the Waterloo Wolves, please contact Diana Hunter at dianahunter@pillers.com

Wolf Talk Volume 4, Issue 1 Page 6 Getting to Know Your Wolves #10 Ray McFalls Minnesota Wild Brad Marchand and Mike Catenacci - smaller guys, but they play with a lot of heart and passion. 3.

6 Wolf Talk Volume 4, Issue 1 Page 6 Getting to Know Your Wolves #10 Ray McFalls Minnesota Wild Brad Marchand and Mike Catenacci - smaller guys, but they play with a lot of heart and passion. 3. Are you superstitious? Nope Maroon 5 s Moves Like Jagger (Sorry Mom) I can whip up a mean Panini Kung-pow- Enter the Fist Playing in OHL Cup and Invite to Ranger Rookie Camp this year? Likely not read? "How to Raise a Bulldog." hockey. Amazing #4 Jordan Innocente Boston Bruins Wendell Clark. He's an old-time hockey player; tough, gritty, can skate, shoot, hit etc. 3. Are you superstitious? Yes. Black Eyed Peas I make a great BBQ steak. Hairspray. My first AAA goal. this year? Yes read? I m a Hot Rod magazine kind of guy. hockey. Exhilarating. #44 Mackenzie Shantz Toronto Maple Leafs Mike Richards he can do it all PP, PK, Block shots, score goals, leader 3. Are you superstitious? No Adam Lambert Chocolate chip pancakes All of the Harry Potter movies I have so many good memories it s hard to pick just one. this year? No and they need to get rid of Bettman read? Tough Guy by Bob Probert hockey. Rewarding.

7 Wolf Talk Volume 4, Issue 1 Page 7 Getting to Know Your Wolves #18 Sean McEwan Ottawa Senators Patrick Kane. He has great hockey sense and isn't a very big guy. 3. Are you superstitious? Yes. Taylor Swift Bacon and eggs. Mall Cop. Going to Europe with the Wolves last season. this year? I hope so, but I doubt it. read? I m not a big reader. hockey. Unbelievable. #68 Matthieu Bourbeau Montreal Canadiens Maurice (Rocket) Richard. I admire his talent and passion for hockey. 3. Are you superstitious? No, not at all. Psy - Gangnam Style Fettuccini Alfredo Twilight Getting 4 major junior (WHL) rookie camp invites during bantam draft year. this year? Yes, I hope so. A shortened season is better than no season at all! read? The Road by Cormac McCarthy hockey. Habs. #57 Nick Palmer Toronto Maple Leafs Scott Hartnell. I love his grit. He plays the game hard but shows he has fun doing it, too. 3. Are you superstitious? Yes. I get chirped because I love Shania Twain. I m pretty sure everyone loves her they just won t admit it. I can t keep my eyes and ears off her. I make a mean grilled cheese with bacon. Epic Movie. Just hanging out with the boys. this year? No way. read? I m not a big reader. hockey. Fun

Wolves Partner with Big Brother Big Sisters The Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA hockey team is proud and excited to announce that they are continuing to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo

8 Wolves Partner with Big Brother Big Sisters The Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA hockey team is proud and excited to announce that they are continuing to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region for the season. This venture mirrors our venture with the Waterloo 55+ fan Club, where members obtain a discount at specific retailers in Waterloo as well as by attending our games each registered member attending a game is eligible for a draw prize specific to the fan club group. This year, each Little Brother or Sister in attendance at Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA hockey team game will receive a ballot for a draw at the end of the season for a Little Brother specific and a Little Sister specific draw prize. There will be other opportunities available that have yet to be determined. The more times a Little Brother or Sister attends a game the more ballots for the final draw. Contact Us! Jeff Brick, Head Coach jbrick@stahlecon.com Willy Huber, Chair & Corporate Sponsorships ext. 260 willyhuberjr@pillers.com Gary Spark, Team Operations gspark@prioritycircuits.com Sandi Henning, Media & Advertising tymflys@yahoo.com Midget Operating Committee Willy Huber Chair and Corp. Sponsorship Marnie Huber Director Parent Fundraising Jeff Brick Head Coach Gary Spark Director Team Operations Sandi Henning Director Media Vicki Eckert Wolfamania Chair Debi Purcell Team Manager Diana Thomas Announcer Ray Kosumovic WMHA President Rob Grein WMHA Liasion Once a Wolf, Always a Wolf!

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November 2012 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Volume 4, Issue 2 Wolf Talk Your 2012-2013 Midget AAA Waterloo Wolves Wolfamania V: November 16 Inside this issue: Tickets are on sale now!! Sponsors 2 Friday,