Oct. 2013 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Volume 5, Issue 1 Wolf Talk Welcome to Another Season of Wolves Hockey! Another Wolves season is in full motion. On behalf of the Waterloo Wolves Operating Committee and Coaching staff, I extend a warm welcome to the 2013-2014 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey team, parents, sponsors, and fans. It s going to be a busy few months for the Wolves. The Wolves will be participating in several tournaments this season with one of them being the International Elite Midget Tournament in Kelowna, B.C. We also have an awesome event coming up, Wolfamania VI, a gala fundraiser on November 9th. More details about this event are located on the back cover of this edition of Wolf Talk. 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 Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA Hockey Team, remember to stay focused and have fun. We are proud to have you on our team! Remember, Once a Wolf Always a Wolf! Sincerely, your friend in hockey, Willy Huber Jr. 2013-14 Tournament Schedule Willy with Wolves alumni Ben and Luke Moser. September 27 to 29, 2013 Toronto Titans Major Midget Tournament September 27 12:30pm Clarington Toros 2 Waterloo Wolves 5 September 27 7:30pm Mississauga Reps 0 Waterloo Wolves 1 September 28 3:00pm Waterloo Wolves 2 Toronto Red Wings 3 September 28 9:00pm Waterloo Wolves 3 Vaughan Kings 1 October 17 to 20, 2013 9th Annual Ottawa Senators Midget AAA Showcase Tournament December 13 to 15, 2013 43rd Annual Waterloo Gold Puck Tournament January 7 to January 13, 2014 International Elite Midget Invitational, Kelowna, B.C. Inside this issue: Sponsors 2 Roster & Schedule 3 Home Opener 4 Alumni News 5 Meet Your Wolves 6/7 Wolfamania 8
P a ge 2 Wolf Talk V olume 5, I s s u e 1 Sponsors for 2013-2014 GOLD Piller s Fine Foods SILVER Arkay Design and Print Ball Construction Inc. Conestoga Meat Packers Weber Inc. McPhails Cycle and Sports GENERAL SPONSORS Optimist Club of Conestogo/Winterbourne Septimatech Group Inc. Waterloo Garage Doors Inc Bogart's Hair BRONZE AHS Security DC Foods Document Imaging Partners Graham Mathew & Partners LLP Kerry (Canada) Inc. Klenzoid Canada Inc. Reiser (Canada) Ltd. Winpak Dordan Mechanical Inc. Robwynn Holsteins Coyote Jack s Restaurant Priority Circuits Limited Sports Groups International Ltd. Sealed Air (Canada) Co. 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! Be a part of the team...sponsor the Wolves 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. They help make it all happen! Would you like to sponsor the Wolves in the 2013-14 season? There are three sponsorship packages to choose from, with benefits ranging from team bus identification, to brochure and website recognition. For more information, please contact Willy Huber 519-743-1412 ext 260 or email DianaHunter@pillers.com today.
P a ge 3 Wolf Talk V olume 5, I s s u e 1 2013-14 Waterloo Wolves 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, Kevon 68 Bourbeau, Matthieu A 33 Culina, Mario 77 Wiffen, Jake 44 Liggett, Tristan 88 Caruso, Matt 55 Hoelscher, Klayton 91 Mantz, Gary 57 Ariss, Lukas 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 Wolves Schedule Sunday, October 27 2:30pm Waterloo at Huron-Perth Sunday, November 3 3:00pm Waterloo at Lambton Monday, November 4 7:30pm Hamilton at Waterloo Monday, November 11 7:30pm Kitchener at Waterloo Friday, November 15 8:30pm Waterloo at Windsor Saturday, November 23 4:30pm Windsor at Waterloo Monday, November 25 7:30pm Huron-Perth at Waterloo Sunday, December 1 12:00noon Waterloo at Hamilton Monday, December 2 7:30pm Brantford at Waterloo Saturday, December 7 2:30pm Waterloo at Lambton Sunday, December 8 2:30pm Waterloo at Huron-Perth December 13 to 15, 2013 43rd Annual Waterloo Gold Puck Tournament Friday, December 20 7:30pm Waterloo at Kitchener Saturday, December 21 5:00pm Lambton at Waterloo Monday, December 23 7:30pm Cambridge at Waterloo Saturday, January 4 3:00pm Windsor at Waterloo Sunday, January 5 7:30pm Waterloo at London Monday, January 6 7:30pm Hamilton at Waterloo January 7 to January 13, 2014 Kelowna International Elite Midget Invitational, B.C. Saturday, January 18 5:00pm Waterloo at Kitchener Monday, January 20 7:30pm Cambridge at Waterloo Wednesday, January 22 8:30pm Waterloo at Brantford Friday, January 24 8:30pm Waterloo at Hamilton Monday, January 27 7:30pm Brantford at Waterloo Saturday, February 1 1:30pm Kitchener at Waterloo Sunday, February 2 7:30pm Waterloo at London Follow Your Wolves! For player bios, game results and more information on the Wolves, visit the official website at http://waterloowolvesaaa.wordpress.com/ 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 )
Wolf Talk Volume 5, Issue 1 Season Home Opener (London 1 at Waterloo 2) Monday, September 23, 2013 Page 4
Wolf Talk Volume 5, Issue 1 Alumni in Action Congratulations and good luck to our 2012-2013 Wolves alumni with their new teams! Zack Hedley - Ayr Centennials Steve Lorentz - Peterborough Petes Sean McEwan - Wellesley Applejacks Ray McFalls - Listowel Cyclones Jackson McIntosh - St. Thomas Stars Jake Moggy - Cambridge Winterhawks Garrett Pollock - New Hamburg Firebirds Ryan Purcell - New Hamburg Firebirds Tim Nauta - Listowel Cyclones Mackenzie Shantz - Wellesley Applejacks 2010-11 alumni Jordan and Jonathan Witt (with their Uncle and Wolves fan, Mark Dickson) play for the Simcoe Storm Ryan Purcell shares duties in New Hamburg with another ex-wolf, Eric Peicheff. 2011-12 alum, Ryan Doucette (19), plays for the St. Catharine Falcons. 2011-12 alum Jimmy Soper (13) plays for the Kitchener Rangers. 2012-13 alum Steve Lorentz (16) plays for the Peterborough Petes. Alumni, please send your news and photos to Sandi Henning at tymflys@yahoo.com. Once a Wolf, always a Wolf. Page 5
Wolf Talk V olume 5, I s s u e 1 P a ge 6 Getting to Know Your 2013-14 Waterloo Wolves #68-Matthieu Bourbeau Montreal Canadiens Maurice Rocket Richard. I admire his talent and the passion he had for hockey. No, not at all. Psy can cook? Fettucine Alfredo 6. What is the worst movie you have ever seen? Twilight 7. What is the best moment in your hockey career so far? Getting 4 major junior (WHL) rookie camp invites during my bantam draft year. Yes, I hope so! read? The Road. by Cormac McCarthy 10. Pick one word to describe hockey. Habs #91-Gary Mantz Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane. I just like the way he plays. Yes. None can cook? Grilled cheese. 6. What is the worst movie you have ever seen? Shawn of the Dead 7. What is the best moment in your hockey career so far? OHL Cup. No. read? City of Ember. by Jeanne DuPrau 10. Pick one word to describe hockey. Life #33-Mario Culina Toronto Maple Leafs Jonathan Quick. He s a butterfly goalie, and he is fast. I like playing his style. Yes. Justin Bieber can cook? Grilled cheese. 6. What is the worst movie you have ever seen? Twilight 7. What is the best moment in your hockey career so far? OHF Silver Medal in major bantam. Yes. read? The Five People You Meet in Heaven. by Mitch Albom 10. Pick one word to describe hockey. Life.
Wolf Talk V olume 5, I s s u e 1 P a ge 7 Getting to Know Your 2013-14 Waterloo Wolves #88-Matt Caruso Washington Capitals Patrick Kane. I love his vision and his work ethic. Yes, very superstitious. Justin Bieber can cook? Chicken Parmesan 6. What is the worst movie you have ever seen? 28 Days Later. 7. What is the best moment in your hockey career so far? OHF Silver Medalist in major bantam. Yes, they will. Anyone who has Crosby will! read? The Five People You Meet in Heaven. by Mitch Albom 10. Pick one word to describe hockey. Life. #44-Tristan Liggett Calgary Flames Jarome Iginla, because of his determination. Yes. Katy Perry can cook? Pancakes 6. What is the worst movie you have ever seen? Hangover Part II 7. What is the best moment in your hockey career so far? Making it to the OHL Cup. Yes. read? Catching Fire. by Suzanne Collins 10. Pick one word to describe hockey. Determined. #2-Tayler Trachsel Ottawa Senators Erik Karlsson, because of his ability to read and react in situations. He has a strong offensive part of his game and is a physical presence on the ice. Yes. I warm-up and dress the same before each game. I really have no clue. can cook? Cinnamon buns. 6. What is the worst movie you have ever seen? Son of the Mask. 7. What is the best moment in your hockey career so far? Going to the 2012-2013 OHL Cup. Yes, because we play two-on-one and that helps win games. read? On Family, Hockey and Healing. by Walter Gretzky 10. Pick one word to describe hockey. Exhilarating.
Wolf-a-mania Saturday, November 9 Join us for Wolf-a-mania! Saturday, November 9 St. George s Hall, King Street, Waterloo 6:00pm to 12 midnight Ticket price: $60 Beautiful location, fantastic meal, live music, silent auction and casino. You won t want to miss it! Tickets for Wolfamania V will be available in late September through any player s parents and at all home games. If you have questions, or would like to donate auction items, big or small, please contact Wolfamania Chair, Vicki Eckert (veckert@hotmail.ca ). Once a Wolf, Always a Wolf! Midget Operating Committee 2013-2014 Willy Huber Chair and Corp. Sponsorship Vicki Eckert Wolfamania Chair Marnie Huber Director Parent Fundraising Debi Purcell Billeting Rep. Jeff Brick Head Coach Deb Kaminski Team Manager 2013-14 Gary Spark Director Team Operations Rob Grein WMHA President Sandi Henning Director Media Greg Best WMHA Liasion Contact Us! Jeff Brick, Head Coach jbrick@stahlecon.com Willy Huber, Chair & Corporate Sponsorships 519-743-1412 ext. 260 willyhuberjr@pillers.com Gary Spark, Team Operations 519-570-3042 gspark@prioritycircuits.com Sandi Henning, Media & Advertising 519-208-7466 tymflys@yahoo.com 55+ Fan Club Join our 55+ Club at any home game. It s fun and it s free! - free admission to all Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA hockey games played at RIM Park (where the parking is always free) - weekly draw prizes, for members only - take part in chuck-a-puck contests - support young athletes You can join the Club at any home game throughout the season. The 55+ Fan Club is supported by the City of Waterloo, the Waterloo Wolves, and the WMHA. The Wolves schedule may be found on page 3 of this edition of Wolf Talk or at http://waterloowolvesaaa.wordpress.com