Oct. 2016 Volume 8, Issue 1 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Wolf Talk Welcome to Another Year of Wolves Hockey On behalf of the Waterloo Wolves Operating Committee and Coaching staff, I extend a warm welcome to the 2016-2017 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey team, parents, sponsors, and fans. The Wolves have a packed schedule over the next few months. They will be participating in several tournaments this season including Ottawa, Kitchener, Waterloo and Burlington. We also are planning some exciting, new special events. More details coming soon! 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 Good Luck to Our Wolves Alumni The Waterloo Wolves wish all of the alumni the best of luck in the 2016-2017 season. In particular, congratulations to our 2015-2016 graduates on their new teams: Dougie Newhouse - Soo Greyhounds Jeremey Goodwin - Mississauga Steelheads Drayton Duckett - Waterloo Siskins Matthieu LaRochelle - Ayr Centennials Sam Cherry - Waterloo Siskins Trent Lamarche - Kitchener Major Midget AAA Max Wright - Cambridge Winterhawks Zack Cameron - Elmira Sugar Kings Jordan White - Kitchener Dutchmen Ben Derrough - Listowel Cyclones Mason Sinkeldam - Elmira Sugar Kings Jaxon Camp - Guelph Hurricanes Ashton Stockie - Kitchener Dutchmen Noah Benjamin Stratford Warriors Brent West - Stratford Warriors Ethan Hebel - Paris Mounties INDEX Sponsors 2 Roster 3 Scholarships 3 Schedule 4 PAGE 5 Meet Wolves 6-7 Alumni 8 Contact Us 8
Page 2 Sponsors for 2016-2017 as of October 11, 2016 GOLD Arkay Print and Design Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd. The Daily Grill Piller's Fine Foods SILVER Ball Construction Inc. Hartman Chiropody Professional Corporation McPhail s Cycle & Sports Pennzoil Viscofan GENERAL Septimatech Group Inc. Stemmler Meats & Cheese Able-One Systems Inc. BRONZE Canadian Linen and Uniform Service Company D.C. Foods Dieter s Metal Fabricating Ltd. Document Imaging Partners Graham Mathew & Partners LLP Kerry (Canada) Inc. Langen Studios Inc. McEachnie Group Private Wealth Management Redman Distributing Inc. Reiser (Canada) Ltd. Winpak Sponsorship Info: contact Willy Huber at 519-743-1412 ext 260 or Christine at Christinebailey@pillers.com Congratulations Stevie! Congratulations to Waterloo Wolves alum, Steve Lorentz, on being named a road game Assistant Captain with the Peterborough Petes. In 2012, Steve was drafted by the Petes in the 12th round; 226th overall. Since then, he has grown 7", gained 60 lb. and after scoring 23 goals in just 58 games, has proved any sceptics wrong. 2016-17 is Steve s final junior hockey season. Good luck Steve, we ll be watching and cheering.
Page 3 2016-2017 Waterloo Wolves Roster & Staff Players Coaching Staff 1 Ross Jones 2 Addison Macey 10 Matthew Chard 13 Evan Kula 16 Matt Schouppe 18 Drew Gerth 19 Derek Jensen 22 Jace Soroko 27 Justin Zuber 33 Nathan Young 55 Jack Graffi 57 Liam Hartman 68 Darcy Winkler 77 Zach Otto 88 Brandon Romany 91 Parker Casey 94 Cameron Hyjek Head Coach Eric Calder Goalie Coach Mitch Datz Trainer Greg Henning Trainer Tim Van Hinte Associate Coach Stu Schneider Assistant Coach Tye Calder Skate Technician Kim Rennie Ottawa Senators Showcase Tournament The Wolves schedule at the upcoming Ottawa Senators Showcase Tournament is as follows: Fri Oct. 14 10:55am Waterloo Wolves at Quinte Red Devils (Bell Sensplex Scotiabank) Fri Oct. 14 3:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Kemptville 73 s (Richcraft Sensplex Canadian Tire) Sensplex Mattamy Homes) Sat Oct. 15 11:15am Timmins Majors at Waterloo Wolves (Bell Sat Oct. 15 3:45pm Gloucester Rangers at Waterloo Wolves (Bell Sensplex Scotiabank) Sat Oct. 15 Quarter Finals at 8:00pm and 9:25pm Sun Oct. 16 Semi Finals at 10:30am Sun Oct. 16 Finals at 3:15pm (Bell Sensplex Mattamy Homes)
Page 4 2016-2017 Game & Tournament Schedules Sat Sep 24 6:30pm Lambton Jr Sting at Waterloo Wolves Fri Sep 30 6:00pm Waterloo Wolves at London Jr Knights (Gretzky Center #1) Sat Oct 01 10:30am Windsor Jr Spitfires at Waterloo Wolves (Gretzky Center #3) Sat Oct 01 5:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Lambton Jr Sting (Gretzky Center #1) Sun Oct 02 12:00pm Huron-Perth Lakers at Waterloo Wolves (Gretzky Center #1) Wed Oct 05 8:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Brantford 99ers (Gretzky Center #3) Mon Oct 10 7:30pm London Jr Knights at Waterloo Wolves Mon Oct 17 7:30pm Kitchener Jr Rangers at Waterloo Wolves Fri Oct 21 8:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Huron-Perth Lakers (Rotary Complex RBC) Sun Oct 23 4:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Lambton Jr Sting (RBC Centre Rink 1) Mon Oct 24 7:30pm Brantford 99ers at Waterloo Wolves Sat Oct 29 4:30pm Windsor Jr Spitfires at Waterloo Wolves Sun Oct 30 12:30pm Windsor Jr Spitfires at Waterloo Wolves Mon Oct 31 7:30pm Kitchener Jr Rangers at Waterloo Wolves Sun Nov 06 4:15pm Waterloo Wolves at Huron-Perth Lakers (Rotary Complex Molson) Mon Nov 07 7:30pm Cambridge Hawks at Waterloo Wolves Mon Nov 14 7:30pm Kitchener Jr Rangers at Waterloo Wolves Fri Nov 18 7:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Lambton Jr Sting (RBC Centre Rink 1) Sun Nov 20 7:30pm Waterloo Wolves at London Jr Knights (Western Fair City Chrysler) Fri Nov 25 8:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Windsor Jr Spitfires (Central Park North) Sun Nov 27 1:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Windsor Jr Spitfires (Central Park North) Mon Nov 28 7:30pm Huron-Perth Lakers at Waterloo Wolves Mon Dec 05 7:30pm Cambridge Hawks at Waterloo Wolves Wed Dec 14 8:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Brantford 99ers (Gretzky Center #3) Sun Dec 18 1:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Kitchener Jr Rangers (Activa PJD) Mon Dec 19 7:30pm London Jr Knights at Waterloo Wolves Fri Dec 23 8:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Cambridge Hawks (Galt Arena) Sat Jan 07 2:45pm Lambton Jr Sting at Waterloo Wolves Sun Jan 08 7:30pm Waterloo Wolves at London Jr Knights (Western Fair City Chrysler) Mon Jan 09 7:30pm Brantford 99ers at Waterloo Wolves Thurs Jan 12 8:00pm Waterloo Wolves at Kitchener Jr Rangers (Activa PJD) Mon Jan 16 7:30pm Huron-Perth Lakers at Waterloo Wolves Mon Jan 23 7:30pm Cambridge Hawks at Waterloo Wolves Wed Jan 25 7:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Brantford 99ers (Gretzky Center #3) Fri Jan 27 8:30pm Waterloo Wolves at Cambridge Hawks (Galt Arena) Tournaments Oct 13-16 2016 Ottawa Senators Midget AAA Showcase Tournament, Sensplex, Ottawa Nov 11-13 2016 Kitchener Blueline Tournament, Activa Sportsplex, Kitchener Dec 8-11 2016 Waterloo Gold Puck Tournament, RIM Park, Waterloo Dec 27-30 2016 Cogeco Golden Horseshoe Hockey Tournament, Burlington GO WOLVES GO! GO WOLVES GO!
Page 5 Our Success Stories 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. hockey, college/university play, European league and NHL. Over the years it has been very exciting to see our players move on the compete in all levels of Junior As of the end of the 2015-16 seasons, 14 seasons in all, we have seen: 3 of our players make it to the NHL 17 players graduate to Junior A Over 70 players graduate to Junior B Over 30 players graduate to Junior C We have many alumni playing hockey at universities and colleges in Canada and the US, as well as players in Europe. We even have an alum officiating in the NHL and another in the AHL! 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 Once a Wolf, Always a Wolf. Willy Huber
Page 6 Getting to Know Your Wolves 22 Jace Soroko 18 Drew Gerth 16 Matt Schouppe Ottawa Senators. Edmonton Oilers. Toronto Maple Leafs. NHL player you most admire and why Jonathan Toews since he plays a 200 foot game and is a great leader, and also helps around the community. NHL player you most admire and why Johnny Gaudreau. I admire his compete level, speed and agility. NHL player you most admire and why Morgan Rielly because he is a good young talent. Are you superstitious? Yes. I always tie my left skate first. Are you superstitious? Somewhat. Are you superstitious? No. Shakira: Hips Don t Lie Nothing embarrassing. What is the best thing you can cook? Pasta. What is the worst movie you've ever seen? Can t remember. so far? Winning Naps Tournament in Boston. Who will win this years Stanley Cup: Dallas Stars What is the best book that you have read? Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Life. BBQ steak. seen? High School Musical. so far? Winning the Alliance Championships. Edmonton Oilers read? Brady Brady series by Mary Shaw Family. Taylor Swift. Pasta. seen? Not sure. so far? Participating in the OHF s twice. St. Louis Blues. read? Can t think of one. Physical.
Page 7 Getting to Know Your Wolves 88 Brandon Romany 2 Addison Macey New York Rangers. Toronto Maple Leafs. NHL player you most admire and why Henrik Lundqvist is a very passionate player and he always has the best helmet designs and is just a classy person on and off the ice. He is also one of them best goalies in the NHL. NHL player you most admire and why Shea Weber. Plays a key leadership role, plays a complete game, physically dominant and contributes on both sides of the puck. Are you superstitious? Not really but I do have a certain pre-game routine. I don t find it embarrassing but I guess classical music. I make a mean bowl of cereal! Are you superstitious? No. My Mom s fav Christmas album got on there somehow. That s embarrassing. Grilled cheese sandwiches. 19 Derek Jensen Pittsburgh Penguins. NHL player you most admire and why Evgeni Malkin because he s very good in every area of the ice and is magical with the puck Are you superstitious? No. Barbie Girl. Cookies. seen? Paranormal Activity. so far? Scoring the shootout winner to win the tournament in Peewee or scoring 5 goals in one game in Minor Atom or 1.3 PPG in Bantam. seen? Gravity. seen? The new Ghostbusters film was terrible. so far? Playing in an environment where I can grow and get better. so far? Getting drafted by the Barrie Colts. Pittsburgh Penguins. Toronto Maple Leafs (because I believe in miracles). read? Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins read? The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Exciting. read? The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay. Passion. Passion. St. Louis Blues.
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 2016 recipient was Paul Gaudet. Congratulations, Paul, and thank you for all you have done for the Wolves. Previous recipients are: 2003 Willy & Marnie Huber 2004 Randy & Karen Harbach 2005 Hardy & Renate Willms 2006 Clive Smith & Nicola Parker-Smith 2011 Bob Leckun 2007 Dave Schlitt 2012 Kim Rennie 2008 Greg Henning & Sandi Hall Henning 2013 Vicki and Darryl Eckert 2009 Gary & Karen Spark 2014 Jeff Brick 2010 Rob & Michele Way 2015 Diana Hunter Midget Operating Committee 2016-2017 Willy Huber, Chair and Corporate Sponsorship Marnie Huber, Director of Parent Fundraising Eric Calder, Head Coach Gary Spark, Director of Team Operations Vicki Eckert, Chair of Special Events Debi Purcell, Team Manager & Player Billeting Hans Roach, WMHA President Greg Best, WMHA Vice-President Sandi Henning, Director of Media & Advertising Contact Us! Eric Calder, Head Coach skillsplushockey@rogers.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: