October 2015 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Volume 7, Issue 1 Wolf Talk Welcome to Waterloo Wolves Hockey On behalf of the Waterloo Wolves Operating Committee and Coaching staff, I extend a warm welcome to the 20152016 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey team, parents, sponsors, and fans. The Wolves have a packed schedule in the next few months. They will be participating in several tournaments this season with one of them being the 37th Annual 2016 Kelowna Elite International Midget Hockey Tournament. We also have a great event coming up, Wolfamania VIII, a gala fundraiser on Friday, November 20th. More details about this event are located on page 5. I would like thank in advance, the parents, sponsors and fans for your support this season. You all are the key to the success of the Midget AAA Waterloo Wolves. To the Wolves Hockey Team, stay positive, play hard, and have fun! We are proud to have you on our team! Remember...once a Wolf, always a Wolf! Your Friend in Hockey, Willy Huber Jr., Chair Midget Operating Committee & Corporate Sponsorship, Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team Toronto Titans Tournament The Wolves had a successful Titans Tournament. Inside this issue: Thursday Sept 24 Grey Bruce Highlanders 0 Waterloo Wolves 4 Sponsors 2 Friday Sept 25 Waterloo Wolves 3 Halton Hurricanes 3 Roster 3 Friday Sept 25 Toronto Jr Canadians 4 Waterloo Wolves 1 Schedule 4 Wolfamania VIII 5 Alumni News 8 Contact Us 8 Saturday Sept 26 Waterloo Wolves 3 Toronto Marlboros 0 Quarter Finals: Saturday, Sept 26 Waterloo Wolves 2 Markham Majors 1 Semi Finals: Sunday, September 27 Waterloo Wolves 0 Richmond Hill 1 The Wolves next tournament is the Kitchener Blueline from November 6 to 8, 2015.
Page 2 Sponsors for 2015-2016 GOLD Arkay Print and Design Ball Construction Inc. Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd. Hollis Wealth 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! SILVER McPhail s Cycle & Sports BRONZE To Our Sponsors For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please phone Willy Huber 519-743-1412 ext 260 or email Diana Hunter at DianaHunter@pillers.com Canadian Linen and Uniform Service Co D.C. Foods Document Imaging Partners Exceldor Foods Ltd. Graham Mathew & Partners LLP Kerry (Canada) Inc. Reiser (Canada) Ltd. Tri-Mach Group Inc. Winpak Game Photos If you ask Operating Committee member, Sandi Henning, to describe what hockey means to her, the words Photo op will certainly come up. Every year, every game, the players provide dramatic photo opportunities. Hundreds of game photos are posted each season on the Wolves Facebook page at Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team For those not on Facebook, the Wolves now have a Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136304385@n08/) page. A selection of game photos will be posted there throughout the season as well. Don t forget the Wolves are on Twitter @watwolvesaaa Visit our website at http://waterloowolvesaaa.wordpress.com/
Page 3 2015-2016 Waterloo Wolves Roster & Staff Players 1 Dougie Newhouse 2 Nathan Bolger 4 Zack Cameron 7 Cameron Lorentz (AP) 9 Ethan Hebel 10 Noah Benjamin 13 Drayton Duckett 16 Dawson Bolger 18 Matt Larochelle 19 Sam Cherry ("C") 22 Mat Gilmore 27 Trent Lamarche 33 Max Wright Join the 55+ Club Coaching Staff Head Coach Jeff Brick Goalie Coach Norm Bonnell Trainer Greg Henning Player Development Paul Gaudet Associate Coach Jeff McEachern Assistant Coach Nic McEachern Skate Technician Kim Rennie Join the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA 55+ Fan Club. Your free membership comes with a lot of perks! 39 Jakob Stankowitsh (AP) 44 Jordan White 66 Mason Sinkeldam 68 Jaxon Camp 77 Ashton Stockie 88 Brent West 91 Aiden Matekovic 94 Jeremey Goodwin free admission to all Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA hockey games played at RIM Park (where the parking is always free) take part in chuck-a-puck contests chance to win a weekly draw prizes support local, young athletes You can join the 55+ Fan Club at any home game throughout the season. Please check the regular league schedule on page 4 for details. The 55+ Fan Club is supported by The City of Waterloo, The Waterloo Wolves, and The Waterloo Minor Hockey Association.
Page 4 2015-2016 League Game & Tournament Schedule September 24 to 27 Toronto Titans Major Midget Prospects Tournament, Downsview Mon Sep 28 8:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Huron-Perth Lakers (Rotary Complex RBC) Fri Oct 2 to Sun Oct 4 Showcase Weekend Gretzky Centre, Brantford Fri Oct 02 4:00pm Huron-Perth Lakers at Waterloo Wolves (#1) Sat Oct 03 12:30pm Waterloo Wolves at London Jr Knights (#2) Sun Oct 04 10:00am Windsor Jr Spitfires at Waterloo Wolves (#1) Sun Oct 04 2:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Hamilton Huskies (#1) Sun Oct 11 7:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Cambridge Hawks (Galt Arena) Wed Oct 14 8:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Brantford 99ers (Gretzky Centre #3) Sun Oct 18 2:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Lambton Jr Sting (RBC Centre Rink 1) Mon Oct 19 7:30pm Kitchener Jr Rangers at Waterloo Wolves Thurs Oct 22 8:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Kitchener Jr Rangers (Activa PJD) Sat Oct 24 1:00pm Windsor Jr Spitfires at Waterloo Wolves Mon Oct 26 7:30pm Cambridge Hawks at Waterloo Wolves Sun Nov 01 4:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Huron-Perth Lakers (Rotary Complex Molson) Mon Nov 02 7:30pm Brantford 99ers at Waterloo Wolves November 6 to 8 Kitchener Blueline Hockey Tournament Mon Nov 16 7:30pm Brantford 99ers at Waterloo Wolves Sat Nov 21 2:45pm Kitchener Jr Rangers at Waterloo Wolves Sun Nov 22 3:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Lambton Jr Sting (RBC Centre Rink 1) Mon Nov 23 7:30pm Hamilton Huskies at Waterloo Wolves Fri Nov 27 8:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Windsor Jr Spitfires (Central Park North) Sun Nov 29 1:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Windsor Jr Spitfires (Central Park North) Mon Nov 30 7:30pm Cambridge Hawks at Waterloo Wolves Fri Dec 04 8:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Hamilton Huskies (Chedoke Blue) Mon Dec 07 7:30pm London Jr Knights at Waterloo Wolves Thurs Dec 10 8:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Kitchener Jr Rangers (Activa PJD) December 11 to 13 Waterloo Gold Puck Hockey Tournament Fri Dec 18 8:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Cambridge Hawks (Galt Arena) Mon Dec 21 7:30pm Lambton Jr Sting at Waterloo Wolves Sun Jan 03 7:30pm Waterloo Wolves at London Jr Knights (Western Fair City Chrysler) Mon Jan 04 7:30pm Hamilton Huskies at Waterloo Wolves January 6 to 10 Kelowna International Elite Midget Tournament, British Columbia Mon Jan 18 7:30pm London Jr Knights at Waterloo Wolves Sat Jan 23 1:00pm Lambton Jr Sting at Waterloo Wolves Mon Jan 25 7:30pm Huron-Perth Lakers at Waterloo Wolves Wed Jan 27 8:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Brantford 99ers (Gretzky Center #3) March/April Central Region Midget AAA Championships, Waterloo, Ontario
Page 5 Wolfamania VIII The Waterloo Midget AAA Wolves are holding a gala fundraiser to support their quest for the Alliance Championship. Date: Friday, November 20th, 2015 Time: 5pm-Midnight (cocktails from 5pm to 6pm) Location: Bingeman s, Kitchener (Marshall Hall) Tickets: $65 per person or $520 per table (Tables of 8 can be reserved.) Your tickets include: Silent & Live Auctions Dance to live music until Midnight Dinner Casino To order tickets or if you would like to donate a silent auction prize, contact Diana Hunter at dianahunter@pillers.com Hockey Helps the Homeless The Waterloo Wolves Major Midget AAA alumni are proud to have a team participating in the Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTHL) fundraiser on October 30 at RIM Park. HHTHL works with five local homeless support agencies who are driven by the belief that everyone should have a safe, affordable, secure place to live. Together, they work to provide comprehensive support to the homeless of all ages, genders, and backgrounds women and families, youth, and adults. In Waterloo Region, an estimated 3,492 individuals are living in emergency shelters and another 2,719 households are on a housing waitlist (2013 Homeless Hub survey). Thousands more need essential support services provided by these agencies in Kitchener-Waterloo. All funds raised at HHTHL in Waterloo will stay in KW. The Waterloo Wolves Alumni team has a goal of raising $10,000. Donations of all amounts may be made online today at http://www.hockeyhelpsthehomeless.com/ We thank you for your support and hope to see you on October 30th. Remember...Once a Wolf, Always a Wolf
Page 6 2015 Alpha Wolf Award The Alpha Wolf Award is presented annually to the person(s) that make the greatest contribution to the Waterloo Wolves Hockey Program. The Waterloo Wolves would like to congratulate Diana Hunter, recipient of the 2015 Alpha Wolf Award. We want to thank Diana for her endless enthusiasm as she manages a variety of tasks for the Waterloo Wolves. Diana, we couldn t do it without you! Previous Recipients: 2003 Willy and Marnie Huber 2009 Gary and Karen Spark 2004 Randy and Karen Harbach 2010 Rob and Michele Way 2005 Hardy and Renate Willms 2011 Bob Lekun 2006 Clive Smith and Nicola Parker-Smith 2012 Kim Rennie 2007 Dave Schlitt 2013 Vicki and Darryl Eckert 2008 Greg and Sandi Henning 2014 Jeff Brick 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 post-secondary education. These scholarships will recognize players efforts and their commitment to the next step in their academic future. for the Midget AAA Waterloo Wolves. We would like to thank Russ McEachnie and the Redman Family for their support of the Waterloo Wolves Scholarship program. Eligibility Recipients Trevor Martin Travis Witt Josh Rubenschuh Evan Canzi Jon Nagata Applicants must apply for, or attend an accredited university or college. Trevor Sauder Ryan Scanlan Tim Nauta (pictured left) Connor Kaminski Any player who played a full season, in the previous three seasons, Scholarship recipients must plan to attend school in the fall of the year the scholarship is awarded. To learn complete details and deadlines, contact Marnie Huber at 519-571-7257 or motherhuber@sympatico.ca
Page 7 The Wolves are Kelowna Bound The Waterloo Wolves are excited to announce their return to Kelowna, BC in January 2016 for the 37th annual Kelowna International Major Midget Tournament. This will be the Wolves sixth appearance in this tournament. The Kelowna Tournament runs from January 6 to 10. In 2014 the Wolves won the silver medal at this elite tournament and aim to go one better in 2016. That same year, three Wolves were named to the Tournament s All-Star Team, as well as Gary Mantz being named the Tournament MVP. The Wolves also had the honour in 2014 of being presented with the Blair Dietz-Bill Wylie Memorial Trophy. (see photo here and on the front of this edition of Wolf Talk ). This trophy is awarded to the team displaying the greatest work ethic; maintaining aggressive play within the guidelines of fair play and good sportsmanship. More information coming soon! Waterloo to Host the 2016 Central Region Midget AAA Championships Sponsors Everything the Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team has achieved since its inception would not have been possible without the support of our dedicated and enthusiastic sponsors. Please visit the Sponsors page on our website and support their businesses as they support our talented, local, young athletes. Would you like to sponsor the Wolves? There are three sponsorship packages to choose from, with a variety of benefits including website/social media, newsletter, and players guide recognition. For more information, please contact Willy Huber 519-743-1412 ext 260 or email DianaHunter@pillers.com The Waterloo Wolves are proud and excited to be the host of the 2016 Central Region Midget AAA Championships. The Central Region Midget AAA Championship is the OHF Regional Championship event with the winner moving on to compete at the Nationals (Telus Cup). A total of six teams participate in the Central Region Championships which include the top team in: Alliance GTHL NOHA OMHA ODMHA As well as Waterloo, as host. More information will be coming in the near future on the Waterloo Minor Hockey website at http://waterloominorhockey.com/
Alumni News Players who compete for the Midget AAA Waterloo Wolves have committed many years of dedication and hard work to develop their skills. We are truly proud of them. It is our hope that the traits learned while wearing the uniform of the Waterloo Wolves will follow these young men throughout their academic, athletic, and business pursuits. As Willy Huber always says, Once a Wolf, Always a Wolf. We encourage all Wolves alumni to keep us updated on their progress in hockey. Updates may be forwarded to Sandi Henning at tymflys@yahoo.com Congratulations to our 2014-2015 alumni on graduating to: Tristin Liggett: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the QMJHL (CHL) Liam Devine: Oshawa Generals Brett Schaefer: Waterloo Siskins Joel Penticost: Waterloo Siskins Kyle Soper: Elmira Sugar Kings Ryley Cribbin: Elmira Sugar Kings Dylan LeBold: Stratford Cullitons Joshua Borys: Tavistock Braves Riley Bester: Wellesley Applejacks Garrett Schultz: Wellesley Applejacks Mike Stefanelli: Mount Forest Patriots Midget Operating Committee 2015-2016 Willy Huber, Chair and Corporate Sponsorship Marnie Huber, Director of Parent Fundraising Jeff Brick, Head Coach Gary Spark, Director of Team Operations Paul Gaudet, Director of Player Development Sandi Henning, Director of Social Media & Advertising Vicki Eckert, Wolfamania Chair Rosalyn LaRochelle, Team Manager Hans Roach, WMHA President Greg Best, WMHA Vice-President Contact Us! Jeff Brick, Head Coach coachbrick@gmail.com Willy Huber, Chair & Corporate Sponsorships 519-743-1412 ext. 260 or willyhuberjr@pillers.com Gary Spark, Team Operations 519-576-2642 or gary@marble-electronics.com Sandi Henning, Media & Advertising 519-503-3434 or tymflys@yahoo.com Follow the Wolves online at waterloowolvesmidgetaaa.com or on social media at: