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Sunday, November 9
WELCOME TO REDWINGS HOCKEY!
Our Mission is to provide a quality hockey program to boys and girls in the communities surrounding Barrington, Illinois. Through all we do, we stress the values of teamwork, good sportsmanship, and self-discipline. We believe in involving parents and the community in our activites and we hope to foster a love for the game of hockey. Redwing teams participate in both the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) and the Northwest Hockey League (NWHL). We field teams at all levels - Mite through Midget with fixed practice slots that make your family calendar a little easier to plan. We also offer a Learn-to-Skate program for kids as young as 4 years old. The Redwings' home rink is the Barrington Ice Arena located at 28205 W. Commercial Avenue in Lake Barrington, Illinois with some additional ice for Midgets at the Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center located at 1685 West Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. CONTACT THE REDWINGS HOCKEY ORGANIZATION For more information, please contact our Chairman Bob Johnson at info@redwinghockey.com or Rob Hutson our Hockey Program Director at hockeydirector@redwinghockey.com . For other specific contacts please refer to our Contact List on the menu at the left side of this page. Below is a slideshow of our kids and coaches living Redwing moments. If you want to turn off the sound, just click the speaker in the lower left corner of the slideshow. Enjoy!     
Saturday, April 11
2009-2010 REDWINGS HOCKEY BOARD
· Chairman - Bob Johnson, 3rd year on Board, 5 Years in Club, 1 Squirt · Vice Chairman - Lisa Potgieter, 1st Year on Board, 5 Years in Club, 1 Peewee · Secretary - Roger Lucas, 1st Year on Board, 5 Years in Club, 1 Squirt, 1 Mite and one LTS · Treasurer - John Peters, 1st Year on Board. 3 Years in club, 1 Peewee, 1 Squirt · Registrar - JD Lapple, 1st Year on Board. 3 Years in club, 1 Squirt · Equipment Director - Denise Benages, 2nd year on Board. 3 Years in club, 1 Squirt · Marketing Director - Rob Hutson, 1st year on Board, 3 years in club, 2 Mites, 1 LTS · General Manager - Marcia Cooley, 1st year on Board. 5 years in Club, 1 Peewee, 1 Squirt · Fundraising Director - Greg Duckson, 1st Year on Board, 5 Years in Club, 1 Squirt, 1 Mite We are also looking for members to volunteer to join the following committees that we are forming pursuant to your club's bylaws. We hope this will help improve the transparency and effectiveness of your club, and frankly we could use the help. Below are the committees and the board members that are participating in each committee. Each committee must have a Chairman, so if in addition to serving on the committee, you would like to serve as the Chairman, please let the designated board member know via email.
· Finance - Oversee financial matters of organization. John Peters (jpeters780@comcast.net), JD Lapple (jlapple@ameritech.net). · Facilities - Oversee maintenance and improvements to home ice arena and develop plans for improvement. Greg Duckson (gregd@genav.com), Roger Lucas (rlucas0017@msn.com), John Salyer. · Support & Development - Raise funds to supplement fees and provide improvements, Rob Hutson (Robhutson@aol.com). · Tournament - Establish and administer Hockey Tournaments. Rob Hutson (Robhutson@aol.com), John Peters (jpeters780@comcast.net). · Election - Administer all organization elections. Roger Lucas, (rlucas0017@msn.com) · Rules & Ethics - Interpret and apply the Rules and Ethics of Organization. Lisa Potgieter (lpotgieter@alpholdings.com). There are a couple of areas that we need immediate help with, those are:
· Webmaster, we need someone with some tech skills that can help manage our website. · Uniforms and Spiritwear, We need a couple of volunteers to head up this project with Denise Benages (dbenages@hrmidwest.com). This is a time consuming and important task and can’t get done without support from our membership. We would also like to ask if someone sews and would be willing to help in the summer to mend uniforms and change numbers. Saturday, April 11
STEVE SARAUER - HARRIS BANK COACH OF THE MONTH
Coach Steve Sarauer was honored for being named the Harris Bank Coach of the Month. He is pictured with the various Players of the Month at the ceremony between periods of the April 8 Chicago Blackhawks game at the United Center. Only 6 area coaches received this award this year. Steve was selected by the committee for his work in bringing the Barrington Broncos JV team to the Illinois state finals and winning the 2007 and 2009 championships in 2 of his 3 years with the Broncos. He also was named for his great work with the Redwings PeeWee A team, guiding them to a very successful 2008-09 season and into the NIHL and Blackhawk Cup tournaments. Way to go Coach Steve! Enjoy the official writeup below...
HARRIS BANK COACH OF THE MONTH - MARCH 2009 Your Favorite Hockey Experience: My favorite hockey experience has to be coaching the Barrington Broncos high school teams. Not only did we have an amazing season this year winning the JV state championship, but we did the same in 2007 with a thrilling overtime victory. I was also able to Assistant Coach the Varsity team which made the Elite 8 this year in the State Tournament. These kids work hard nearly year-round for a chance to play Broncos hockey and when their hard work and determination is rewarded with a State Championship all the hours of hard work finally pay off. How/Why you got started with coaching hockey: I first started coaching when I turned 18 and was still trying to develop my own hockey career. I started coaching AAA hockey in Wisconsin under Gino Cavallini, former St. Louis Blues player, and was able to learn the game from a different point of view. This made me better, not only as a coach, but also as a player. I stepped into a full time coaching position after I sustained a career-ending knee injury at the Phoenix Coyotes rookie training camp in 2002. I then coached multiple AAA teams in Wisconsin for several years. Then, three years ago I was brought to Barrington where I am now the Assistant Hockey Director for the Barrington Redwings, Redwings Peewee A Head Coach, the Barrington Broncos JV Head Coach and the Varsity Assistant Coach. Favorite Blackhawks Experience: My favorite Blackhawks experience was being able to attend the Winter Classic this year. Even though the Blackhawks took a tough loss, the intensity of the crowd and the atmosphere of the game was something that I will never forget. Other Accomplishments: This season I have had the chance to Coach a one of the greatest group of Peewee A players at the Barrington Redwings. I have never had such a good group of both parents and players, which really helped gel the entire team. We were able to win multiple tournaments in Wisconsin and accomplish something we never thought was possible, a 4th place finish in the A division of State this past Season. GO REDWINGS!
Any other information you want to share: After my coaching experiences over the past 9 years and coaching hundreds of different kids, I never get tired of seeing the smiles on the young kids as they come into the rink. I am truly blessed to be able to coach hockey for a living. Coaching hockey has many ups and downs. Each particular player is different, but the life lessons that hockey teaches us is more than any other sport around. We learn teamwork, responsibility and commitment, and we always want to be at the rink! Hockey is the fastest, most fun and most rewarding game in the world! Friday, April 3
SPRING 09 MITE TEAM ROSTERS
Thanks to a high level of interest, the Redwings will field three Mite level teams for Spring 2009. The team rosters are as follows: Mite #1 (first practice Saturday 2:10pm) Dylan Hubbard, Quinn Hutson, Ryan Jackson, Jack Jones, Matthew Marquis, Dillon Matthewson, Christopher Parisi, Jack Pullen, Grant Smith, Mark Thornton, Hunter Welcing Mite #2 (first practice 8:00am Saturday) Carter Andreae, Will Barbera, Sean Behrens, Dylan Duckson, Zach Hitzler, Trevor Lovelace, Jack Maison, Reiden Mueller, Reilan Mueller, Max Ruttenberg, Matt Tilles Mite #3 (first practice Sunday 10:40am) Matt Berry, Lane Hutson, Tyler Jackson, Noah Lee, Charlotte Lucas, Aditya Mehta, Anthony Pitti, Jackson Rogers, Keaten Wood, Kameron Wood Friday, April 3
REVISED SPRING 2009 TEAM SCHEDULES - CHECK YOUR DATES
Spring Program April 1st to June 10 Fees: $400 Mites – Bantams Goalies' fee is $350 All teams will practice per schedule below Team managers will attempt to find exhibition games, but no set number of games have been scheduled at this time. AA Teams will play 2-3 Tournaments in the Chicago area. The A Teams will play 2 Tournaments in Chicago. All tournament fees are incremental to the Spring fee. Spring fee must be paid at the Tryout, or on the date of the first practice. Spring Ice Schedule - (Practices start this Saturday, April 4, 2009) Mite #1 Monday 5:00-6:00pm Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Skills Saturday 2:10-3:10pm Mite #2 Monday 5:00-6:00pm Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Skills Saturday 8:00-9:00am Mite #3 Monday 5:00-6:00pm Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Skills Sunday 10:40-11:40am Squirt #1 Monday 6:10-7:10pm Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Skills Saturday 9:10am-10:10am PeeWee #1 Monday 7:20-8:20pm Thursday 6:40-7:40pm Skills Sunday 9:00-10:00am Bantam #1 Monday 8:30-9:45pm Thursday 6:40-7:40pm Skills Thursday 7:50-8:50pm Midgets Sunday 11:50am-12:50pm Tuesday, March 24
2009 BOARD ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN - WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Thank you to our nine members who ran in our 2009 election of new Directors for the Redwings Hockey Organization. These folks all decided to offer their time to help lead our club in the coming years. As of Friday night, March 20th at 11:45pm the voting closed on this year's elections. The ballots that were cast were reviewed by a CPA, and he verified the election results and informed us of the names of the seven candidates who received the greatest number of votes. Please join us in welcoming these seven new Directors to the Redwings Hockey Organization board. They are listed here in alphabetical order.
Marcia Cooley
Greg Duckson
Rob Hutson
JD Lapple
Roger Lucas
John Peters
Lisa Potgieter
At the organization's next board meeting in April, these new Directors will take office - joining Bob Johnson and Denise Benages who are continuing their terms on the board. At this meeting the new board will take office and they will discuss and assign roles.
Please congratulate our newest Redwings Hockey Organization board members, and please give them your support and help as the new board leads our club forward. Thank you to all of the members who took time to consider the candidates and cast your ballots. This is an expression of active involvement in our club, and it is appreciated by all of us.
Go Redwings!
Saturday, March 28
REDWINGS WILL FIELD MIDGET SPRING TOURNAMENT TEAM
Hockey Program Director, Rob Hutson has announced that the Redwings will field a Spring Tournament Team at the Midget level. If you are interested in playing on this team, please learn more by contacting Rob Hutson at 847-305-6007 or contact him via e-mail at robhutson@aol.com Wednesday, March 18
GOLD MITES TEACH US A LESSON ABOUT DETERMINATION
You can't make this stuff up.... The Redwings Gold Mites did not have a single win all season except for their very first practice game in the early fall. That was the case until this past weekend's Chicago Shootout Tournament at the Center Ice of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. The Gold Mites' first game was against the St. Louis Rockets and the score finished 5-2 Rockets. Redwings goals were by Ceci Bresch and Colby Osterhues.Game 2 was against the Glen Ellyn Admirals and the score was 1-0 with Colby Osterhues scoring the only goal, and what a goal it was – top shelf on a wrist shot. Third game was against the Glen Ellyn Admirals – the winner of this game advanced to the championship game. Ceci Bresch scored 2 goals and Daniel Parisi scored 1 goal to lead us to a 3-1 victory! The championship game was another contest against the Rockets. It was a come from behind victory in overtime – 1 minute and 43 seconds into overtime. Colby Osterhues had a goal and also assisted on the winning goal by Ceci Bresch. The Redwings Gold Mites finished as champs! Awesome! All the kids played their hearts out, they really came together and played great as a team. It was a weekend that they will all remember for a very long time! Never quit trying. Never give up. Tuesday, March 24
BANTAM A's DID NOT NEED LUCK TO WIN IRISH SPRING FLING TOURNAMENT
Game 1 - Redwings v. Ice Dogs Selects. With the contest tied 2-2 after one period with Tommy Turner scoring both goals (assists by Charlie Hirsch and Danny Widmoyer), and no scoring in the second period, Charlie Hirsch got the winning power play goal. Final result, a 3-2 win for the Redwings.
Game 2 - Redwings v. Irish Selects. Winning from the opening face-off, 4-0 after one period, 5-0 after two periods, with no scoring in third. Goals by Charlie Hirsch (2), Jack McVickers, Brian Warner and Jack O'Sullivan. The game ended in a 5-0 shutout for netminder Marty Rytel.
Game 3 - Redwings v. Youngstown Phantoms. A tight game, tied 0-0 after one period, and still tied 0-0 after two. Alex Rasiarmos put the Bantam A's ahead with a goal, assisted by Carter Bailey, only to have Youngstown tie it up 1.5 minutes later, leaving the teams with a 1-1 tie.
Championship - Rematch between the Redwings and Youngstown Phantoms. Once again tied 0-0 after one period and also after two. Teddy Boldt kick-started the Bantam A's, putting the team up 1 with a beautiful backhand goal. Matt Sawatski scored 19 seconds later with what would be the game winner when his shot went off a defenders skate and into the net. Alex Rasiarmos then wove his way thru the Phantom defenders for a hard earned goal and Charlie Hirsch fired in a screamer topshelf to seal a 4-1 Championship victory.
A total of 10 of 14 Bantam A's were involved in scoring or assists. No hattricks, no playmakers, one shutout. A textbook team victory!
Wednesday, March 18
PEEWEE A's HEADS ARE SWIMMING WITH THEIR WATERPARK CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP
The Redwings PeeWee A's played in the Wisconsin Dells Waterpark Classic Tournament the weekend of March 13-15. The PeeWee A's won the tournament and here's how they pulled it off! They started by playing their first game in front of their opponents hometown crowd, against the Dells/Delton Blades and lost 2-8. The PeeWee A's then regrouped and won the next game against the Waterloo, Iowa Hawks by a score of 1-0 with the goal scored by Brandan Branthaver and a shut-out by Marcus Kunzmann. Next, the Redwings crossed over to the higher bracket for one game and lost a heartbreaker to the Reedsburg Polars by a score of 1-0. Within our pool (Dells, Waterloo and Redwings), the top two went to the championship game. In the championship game the PeeWee A's played the Dells/Delton Blades again and came from behind to tie the game at 3-3 in regulation. Goals were scored by Brandan Branthaver, Kelly O'Sullivan and Christopher Lolli. The teams then played a 4-minute sudden death overtime period that went scoreless and this took the teams to a shoot-out. In the shoot-out, Marcus Kunzmann stopped all the Dells/Delton Blades shooters, and James Hess and Christopher Lolli were able to score at the other end for the Redwings' win. What an exciting finish to a great season! Friday, February 27
REDWINGS WINNING IN THE CLASSROOMS!
The Redwings Board of Directors, HPD Rob Huston and AHPD Steve Sarauer would like to congratulate all the skaters who achieved academic excellence during this past season. The following skaters received straight A's or the equivalent. Each skater will be recognized with an academic achievement patch which will be distributed at our club's Awards Event on March 12. Additionally, the skaters will receive two complimentary Wolves tickets. Celia Bresch, Eryn Cooley, Kevin Cooley, James Hess, Trevor Hitzler, Dylan Hubbard, Kyle Johnson, Marcus Kunzmann, Max Kunzmann, Jason Lucas, Sammy Maasarani, Jack McVickers, Matt McVickers, John Migliore, Rylan Mueller, Zach Patton, Robert Renner, Kevin Vizcarra If your child achieved straight A’s and we have not yet received a copy of their report card, please fax them to Teresa Krueger at 847-487-5968 right away so that we can get their reports cards in by the cut off date.Congratulations to our winners on the ice and in the classroom! Tuesday, April 14
REDWINGS SPRING 2009 COACHING STAFF
We are pleased to announce the coaching staff for the Spring 2009. Final coaching assignments and final team counts will be subject to change, but this is a pretty solid look at what we expect will be our line-up for our 2009-10. COACHING STAFF Mites: John Aloisio, Greg Duckson, Rob Hutson, Peter Saviola Squirts: Bob Lee, Doug Lee, Greg Duckson, Devin Mueller PeeWees: Steve Sarauer, Ralph Kunzmann, Steve Cromie Bantams: Rob Hutson, Ron Sowizrol, Randy Sowizrol
The Redwings consider the Spring 2009 season to be the first step in the 2009-10 campaign.
Tuesday, February 24
REDWING MITE AA's TAKE WISCONSIN DELLS TOURNEY TITLE
Tuesday, February 24
REDWINGS PEEWEE AA's WIN IT ALL IN THE DELLS
The Redwings PeeWee AA team opened their Waterpark Classic Tournament in Wisconsin Dells with a 2-0 win against the Lakeville South team from Minnesota. Nathan Newmark led the team with a shutout and Dominic Iacullo and Jonathon Ostling each scored. In the second game of the tournament the Redwings picked up another win, this time over the Ice Dogs from Vernon Hills. The 5-1 win included goals scored by Max Kunzmann, Connor Mackey, Jonathon Ostling, Matt McVickers and Colin Starvel. On Saturday night, the PeeWee AA's played Wilmette and beat them 2-1 on goals by Colin Starvel and Nick Coy. Based on point totals, the Championship Game turned out to be a re-match against Wilmette for the tournament title. On Sunday, the Redwings beat Wilmette for the championship by a score of 4-3 with goals scored by Ian Mackey, Nick Coy, Jonathon Ostling and Connor Mackey. Coach Dave Mackey said that, "Great goaltending by Nathan Newmark, solid defense and aggressive offense at the other end made for a successful weekend for our Pee Wee AA team." Wednesday, February 25
"WHERE'S THE JERSEY?" 4TH SIGHTING- IN THE GREAT WHITE NORTH!
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Our most recent jersey sighting comes from Quebec City, Quebec at the 50th Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament 2009. While our Redwing teams are playing their Blackhawk Cup, NIHL and NWHL end-of-season games; 2,300 PeeWees from 16 countries converge on Quebec to play their games in front of approximately 200,000 spectators.
Future NHL stars like Brad Park, Guy Lafleur, Marcel Dionne, Gilbert Perrault, Mark Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Sylvain Côté, Eric Lindros, and Mark Messier all played in this tournament early in their careers. Some of them were there this week coaching their children's teams.
Every participating team plays at least one game in the 15,400 seat Colisee Pepsi, home to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Remparts (coached by Patrick Roy) who sell the place out, and this is the former home ice of the Quebec Nordiques of the NHL.
There is some great hockey being played by these PeeWee clubs. The people of Quebec love their hockey and they make sure the visiting players know it! What a thrill it is to be right in the middle of this worldwide hockey gathering.
Remember to wear some Redwing item on Friday's or wherever you travel. Send us a jpg and we'll choose a photo to put on the website. Where will the jersey turn up next? Thursday, August 14
LEARN-TO-SKATE AND SCOOTERS HOCKEY SCHEDULES FOR 2008-09
If you want your children to learn to ice skate, or want to get them started in organized youth hockey, then you want to get them enrolled in the Redwings' Learn to Skate or Scooters hockey programs. We have boys and girls starting as young as 4 years old. What better way to give your kids an outlet for their athletic energy than to learn about skating and ice hockey from experienced Redwing coaches that tailor the instruction to your child's skill level? Our program is structured around fixed days and times that make it easier for the family to plan their schedules. Please check the schedule and send an e-mail to registrar@redwinghockey.com. We’ll advise you about the level and session that best fit your family's needs. Registration takes place the first few days of each session. This is a great first step toward boys or girls youth hockey.
You can also contact Bob Johnson at registrar@redwinghockey.com or pickup info at the Barrington Ice Arena at Highway 14 and Pepper Road (next to Saturn of Lake Barrington) Wednesday, February 25
REDWINGS SQUIRT GOLD CAPTURE 2ND PLACE BANNER
The Barrington Redwings Squirt AA hockey team finished runner-up at the Northern Illinois Hockey League Tournament earlier this month. After splitting its first two round-robin games on January 31st and February 1st, the Squirt AA's faced a win-or-go-home test when they faced the Chicago Blues on February 2nd. The Redwings advanced to the Championship Game after a fine 3-1 victory.
In the Championship contest the Redwings trailed 2-0 to the Joliet Jaguars before cutting the deficit in half. Another Jaguars goal forced Barrington to pull its goaltender and Joliet tallied an empty-netter and captured the title with a 4-1 decision. The Squirt AA coaches and the players are all very proud of their accomplishment, and they all enjoyed the spectacle and the exciting atmosphere of playing in the title game. Tuesday, February 10
ROUGH WEEKEND FOR REDWINGS IN NIHL TOURNAMENT
February 7th, Lady Luck was distracted and not paying attention to the Redwings. Our teams played very hard, but did not come up with the wins they were looking for on Saturday. The PeeWee A's lost a heartbreaker 3-2 in OT to the Winnetka Warriors in PeeWee Bronze quarter-finals. Our Mite AA's lost to the Wildkits 2-1 in OT in the Mite Silver quarter-finals. And the Squirt AA's could not solve the Jaguar goalie, dropping the Squirt Gold Championship Game 4-1. So, the Redwings run in the NIHL Tournament for 2009 is over, but our teams were in it, they were competitive, and they took their opponents to the limit. That's what hockey is all about. Go Redwings! Wednesday, February 4
SQUIRT AA's WILL PLAY FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP FLAG; MITE AA's AND PEEWEE A's ARE LOOKING TO ADVANCE
NIHL Tournament Update Mite AA - Mite Silver Division Redwings Mite AA's kicked off their championship chase with a single-elimination game victory over the Ice Dogs by a 3-2 score. Having made it to the final eight, next on the agenda is the Round 2, Saturday, February 7th contest at 1:50pm at Center Ice of DuPage against the #4 seed Wildkits. This game is for chance to advance to the semi-finals. Mite A - Mite Bronze Division The Mite A's played their #3 seed opponents tough dropping a 3-0 game to the St. Jude Knights in their single-elimination tournament. The team has a lot to be proud of, first battling throughout the regular season to make the tournament field as the #14 seed, and then giving the Knights all they could handle in the tournament. Squirt AA - Squirt Gold Division The Redwing Squirt AA team has made it through their round-robin bracket, dropping a tight game to the Sabres, 1-2 and then beating Winnetka 4-0 and taking a must-win game from the Blues 3-1. The Squirt AA's advance to the Championship Game this Saturday at 3pm in Joliet. The team will prepare this week for their contest with the Jaguars, whom they played twice during the regular season, winning 4-2 and losing 5-3. PeeWee A Our PeeWee A's will start their single-elimination bracket with a game at 2pm on Saturday the 7th, against the #7 seed Winnetka Warriors at Johnnie's Ice House in Chicago. The Warriors beat the Huskies to advance to this Round 2 contest with the #2 seeded Redwings. The PeeWee's are ready to rock n' roll so Winnetka better watch out on Saturday. Bantam Elite In their round-robin bracket, the Bantam AA's went 1-1-1 but did not advance. The team lost to the #2 seed Wilmette 4-2 on Saturday, tied the #7 seed Chargers 1-1 on Sunday and knocked off the #3 seeded Vikings 4-3 on Monday. The tie against the Chargers left the Bantam's just one point short of a three way tie in which they could have advanced to the Consolation or possibly the Championship game this weekend. Terrific performances against the very best Bantam teams all season long. Hats off to the Bantam AA's for a stellar season where they went toe-to-toe with the elite teams from the beginning to the end of their NIHL season. Good luck to all our team's as play in the 2008-09 NIHL Tournament continues!
Monday, January 26
TOURNAMENT TIME FOR NIHL
The Redwings Hockey Organization will have 5 of its teams advancing to the NIHL Tournament. Depending on the level these teams play at, they may be headed for Round-Robin or Single-Elimination contests. The Redwing Squirt AA team is the #3 seed in the Squirt Gold tournament beginning this weekend at the International Ice Centre. They will play in Bracket B with the Blues, Winnetka and the Sabres in games this Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The top team from this bracket will play for the Squirt Gold Championship on February 7th, and the second place team in this bracket will move on to the Consolation game, also being played that same day. The Bantam Elite team will also play its round-robin games this weekend, but at Fox Valley. They are the #6 seed playing in Bracket B with Wilmette, the Vikings and the Chargers. The top team from this bracket will play for the Bantam Elite Championship on February 8th, and the second place team in this bracket will move on to the Consolation game, also being played that day Our Mite Silver, Mite Bronze, PeeWee Bronze are also going into action with single-elimination games they need to win to advance. The Mite AA team is the #5 seed in Mite Silver, playing the #12 seed, Ice Dogs to start its chase for the Mite Silver championship. This game will likely take place at our home rink, and as soon as we know the date and time we will post it here. There Round 2 game would be played on February 7th at Center Ice of DuPage. Our Mite A team is the #14 seed in Mite Bronze playing the #3 seed St. Jude's. If they get past this team they move on to their second round game on February 7th at Rocket Ice Arena. And, our PeeWee A team is the #2 seed in PeeWee Bronze. By virtue of their excellent record they receive a Round 1 bye, and will wait to see who their opponent will be for a Round 2 game on February 7th at Johnny's Ice House. Good luck to all our teams in their NIHL tournaments. Please give them your best wishes and your support. Go Redwings! Tuesday, January 27
BLACKHAWK CUP 2009 - REDWING TEAMS PLAYING EARLY ROUNDS AT HOME
Three Redwing teams are participating in the 2009 Blackhawk Cup, which is our state tournament here in Illinois. In this tournament, clubs have the option to enter teams or not, with the understanding that they may play teams that can come from the Central States Development Hockey League (CSDHL), NIHL Elite, NIHL Gold, NIHL Silver or NIHL Bronze. The Redwing Bantam AA team will start its tournament road as the #14 seed, and will play the #19 seed Ice Dogs for a chance to move further along in the Bantam AA division of the Blackhawk Cup. The PeeWee A team is the #3 seed in the PeeWee B division of the Blackhawk Cup. They will begin their quest for the championship with a game against the #14 seed Sabres. Our Squirt AA team is the #15 seed and will play in the Squirt AA division of the Blackhawk Cup. Their action starts with a game against their regular season rival #18 Glenview on Sunday, February 8th at 1:00pm at the Barrington Ice Arena. If they can win and move-on, the next teams they will play will be CSDHL teams. Give these players and coaches your encouragement, and if you can make time to see one of these games, please do so. We're sure that your cheers for your friends will be appreciated! Go Redwings! Wednesday, January 21
REDWING PEEWEE A'S ARE GREEN BAY TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
The Redwing PeeWee A team captured the 1st Place Championship Trophy in the George Wrobel Tournament in Green Bay, WI over the Martin Luther King weekend. The single elimination format tournament first had the team facing a club from Marquette, MI. The PeeWee A's beat Marquette 4-2 with James Hess collecting the hat-trick and Joe Bolger adding a goal. Then, the PeeWee A's beat a team from Marinette, WI by a score of 4-0 with Marcus Kunzmann earning the shut-out in goal, and Hess adding two goals along with scores from Brandon Branthaver and Amanda Perkins. In the semi-final game, the Redwings beat the Ozaukee Ice Dogs 5-0 with Will Hood scoring 2 goals, Joe Bolger, Kelly O'Sullivan and Chris Lolli all scoring too. In the championship game, the Redwings beat Marquette Central by a score of 5-1 with Chris Lolli scoring 2 goals, and a goal each from Brandon Branthaver, Kelly O'Sullivan and Will Hood. The trip to the Great White North was certainly worth it and the Redwings took full advantage of Green Bay's warm hospitality.
The Redwing PeeWee A roster includes: Henry Bagatti, Joe Bolger, Brandon Branthaver, Brendan Dillon, Sam Griffin, James Hess, Will Hood, Koty Krull, Marcus Kunzmann, Chris Lolli, Amanda Perkins, Christiaan Potgieter, Kelly O'Sullivan, Tommy Slott, Alex Timperman and Kevin Vizcarra
Coaches are: Steve Sarauer, Ralph Kunzmann and Bill Griffin
Wednesday, January 21
PEEWEE A's AND PARENTS GETTING THEIR DOSE OF VITAMIN "H"
The PeeWee A squad dialed down the intensity one evening and let their parents skate with them in a Family Skate session. This team has been on a tear in their NIHL PeeWeeBronze division and it was a pleasant change to tangle with their "older and slower" family members on the ice. And, if that wasn't enough fun, the team later partied together until it was time for the parents to go to bed!
Wednesday, November 19
ADULT HOCKEY CLASSES CONTINUING - JOIN US FOR SESSION 2
Coach Steve Sarauer is leading the new Adult Hockey Instruction/Scrimmage Program.
The sessions are split between instruction and scrimmaging (no-checking). If you do not make the first night, please get back to Coach Steve right away with questions you may have, or to add yourself to the list of those who have signed-up to participate. You can contact Coach Steve at 630-659-6467 or send him an email at stevies65@aol.com
The Adult Hockey Session 1 Classes went well with good turnouts, and a Session 2 running from February until almost the end of April has now been scheduled. These sessions will be coached by the same Redwing coaches who have worked with the adults so far, Coach Sarauer, Coach Hutson, Coach Cromie, Coach Goss and Assistant Coach Maday. They are making the adults more adept at using their edges, more comfortable stickhandling and they are even teaching game strategies in the offensive and defensive zones.
Feb. 9, Monday - 9:20-10:45pm
Feb. 19, Thursday - 8:50-10:05pm
Feb. 28, Saturday - 10:10-11:20pm
March 5, Thursday - 8:50-10:05pm
March 9, Monday - 9:20-10:05pm
March 15, Sunday - 9:00-10:20pm
April 2, Thursday - 8:50-10:05pm
April 6, Monday - 9:20-10:45pm
April 16, Thursday - 8:50-10:45pm
April 20, Monday - 9:20-10:45pm
Sign-up for all 10 sessions and pay $270.00 Or, drop-ins are welcome at any session for $30
By signing up in advance, you get ten sessions for the price of nine.
If you do not make the first night, please get back to Coach Steve right away with questions you may have, or to add yourself to the list of those who have signed-up to participate. You can contact Coach Steve at 630-659-6467 or send him an email at stevies65@aol.com
Saturday, January 3
REDWING GOALIE CLINIC SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2009
The Goalie Clinics for January and February 2009 are now scheduled. All Redwing goalies are expected to attend. Every other Monday at 5:40pm will be the regular day and time of the Goalie Clinics for Redwing netminders. All Redwing shooters are invited to attend. January 12, 5:40pm January 26, 5:40pm February 9, 5:40pm February 23, 5:40pm These will be high intensity sessions led by Wendell Young, of the '91 and '92 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, and our Redwing Goalie Director, with the help of our Assistant Redwing Goalie Director, Ralph Kunzmann. Make sure to plan to attend and watch those save percentages climb! Thursday, December 4
MITE AA's CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING BY WINNING CHICAGO SHOOTOUT
Monday, December 8
PEEWEE AA CELEBRATES 1ST PLACE WIN IN THE NORTHBROOK WISHBONE TOURNAMENT!
They faced teams from St. Louis and from Dallas Texas. The whole team contributed to every win! Goalie Nathan Newmark had a 6-0 shut out against the Dallas team. The Championship game went to overtime. Anthony Iacullo scored both goals, including the overtime winner. It was a great tournament for the PeeWee AA team. Thanks to Coach Mackey, Coach Migliore, Coach Murray for all of their hard work and encouragement. Good job Nathan, Colin, Johnny M., Nick, Emmet, Kyle, Matt, Conner, Max, Ian, Dominic, Anthony, and Kevin. Way to bring it home Redwings! Friday, December 5
BANTAM AA's TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT IN THANKSGIVING CLASSIC TOURNAMENT
Friday, December 5
BANTAM A FINISHES 2ND AT ICE DOGS THANKSGIVING SHOOTOUT
The Redwings Bantam A team is this year's runner-up in the 2008 Ice Dogs Thanksgiving Shootout!
After a rough start in the first game against the Wolfpack, the boys came back to win 4-2. Two of the goals were scored by Danny Widmoyer with assists from Alex Rasiarmos.
The second game vs. the Ice Dogs Selects went just as well, with the Redwing Bantam A's winning 4-0. Matt Sawatski contributed two of those goals and Marty Rytel had the shutout.
The team tied their third game 2-2 against the Glenview Stars, with Zach Patton putting the tying goal in shortly after the start of the third period. This advanced our Bantams to the championship game, where they met the Winter Club of Lake Forest.
In the Chamionship Game, Matt Sawatski scored the Redwings' only goal on the Winter Club in the third period, and the game ended 5-1. It was a great weekend of hockey for our Bantam A Redwings who are hustling all the time. Way to go boys!
Wednesday, December 24
VARSITY BRONCOS HOST REDWING ADMIRERS
Six of our current Redwings wanted to see how the Bronco's practices compare to their own. By winnning the bidding at the recent Redwing Fundraiser, they paid to share the pain the Varsity feels when Coach Rob and Coach Steve work them out. After finishing this practice, all six Redwings were still breathing and had a pulse too! Evan Dardanes, Andrew Lieske and Sammy Maasarani of the Redwing Squirt A's; Kiernan (Kiko) Racicot of the Squirt AA's and Cameron Wasem and Grant Smith of the Mite A's all enjoyed their Varsity practice, and remain interested in becoming a Varsity Bronco once they reach high school. Friday, December 5
REDWINGS GET A TASTE OF WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A JV BRONCO
One of the auction items at the Redwings Fundraiser this year, was an opportunity to practice with the Barrington High School Junior Varsity Broncos. Seven Redwing players (some from the PeeWee AA and Bantam A teams) got to run drills, break down film and measure themselves against the Metro Central leading JV's on Wednesday, November 26th. Will it help them make the JV team when they reach high school? Only time will tell. Go Redwings. Go Broncos.
Sunday, November 9
"GAME ON" 2008 FUNDRAISER BEATS LAST YEAR'S ATTENDANCE
The annual fundraiser was very well attended, it created significant revenue for the organization and helped refresh our Redwing spirit. Hat trick for Mary Duckson and her team of high-energy volunteers who pulled together to make this a fantastic bash we all could enjoy! The whole organization extends a big thank you to Mary's "crew" who are listed alphabetically: Denise and Jim Benages, Karen Johnson, Laura Jones, Beata Krupa, Mary Jo Kunzmann, Sherry Lapple, Tina Ligas, Pam Lucas, Melissa Marquis, Missy Parisi, Mary Beth Thornton and Heather Welcing Tuesday, November 4
REDWING SQUIRT AA's WIN 4 STATE TOURNAMENT CROWN
The Redwing Squirt AA's competed this November1-2 weekend at a tournament in Indianapolis, playing against teams from Grand Rapids Michigan, Columbus Ohio and Indianapolis Indiana. The team led by Head Coaches Craig Perkins and Steve Cromie gave their competitors fits with their forecheck and tenacious defense. Nearly every Redwing player tallied a goal during the tournament, and goalie Brendan Murray was outstanding in net through all four games. Scoring 17 goals and allowing only 6 over the weekend showed the effectiveness of the Squirt AA game strategy. The culmination of this effort was the Championship final against the Grand Rapids Griffins where the game remained tied at 0-0 after regulation. At the 2:50 mark of the overtime period, the Redwings' Lauren Rogers found the back of the net on a play set up by her linemates defensive pressure, and the Redwings jumped for joy, taking the Championship game 1-0.
Coach Perkins said afterward, "This was a great thrill for the kids and the coaches. It helps us all see what we can accomplish when we stick to our game plan, and when we play as a team. I think it shows us that our upcoming NIHL season can be very special if we keep playing this way."
Friday, September 5
REDWING 2008-09 COACHING LINEUP
The Redwing Hockey Organization is proud to announce its coaching lineup for the Fall-Winter 2008-09 season. And, we want to thank these coaches for the energy and time they are committing to lead our teams. Without their leadership our kids would not be making the progress they have demonstrated. We are blessed to have a coaching staff with these credentials, these accomplishments and this talent. Learn-to-Skate, Scooters - Maday, Sarauer Mite Silver - Aloisio, Hutson, Cromie Mite Gold - Aloisio, Allie, Smith Mite A - Saviola, Beller, Aloisio Mite AA - Duckson, Hutson, Mueller Squirt A - Bob Lee, Doug Lee Squirt AA - Perkins, Cromie, Murray, Renner PeeWee A - Sarauer, Cecala, Kunzmann PeeWee AA - Mackey, Murray, Migliore Development Team - Maday Bantam A - Randy Sowizrol, Turner Bantam AA - Hutson, Barsness, Lekai Midget - Ron Sowizrol, Young, Callahan Friday, September 5
REDWING 2008-09 MANAGERS BY TEAM
Got Game? Want Game? Here are the names and phone numbers for the Team Managers of each of the 2008-09 Redwing hockey teams. If you have any general questions, you may also contact Celeste Bailey our General Manager at 847-644-5631 or at celeste@nsprivate.com
Midgets - Chris Callahan 312-933-1171 cjcal31@yahoo.com
Bantam AA - Jennifer Lekai 847-921-1115(c) lekai@aol.com
Bantam A - Vicki Perille 847-902-2302(c) vbperille@prodigy.net
PW/Bantam Development Team - Edie Scurto 847-415-7671 (c) escurto@comcast.net
PeeWee AA - Diane Newmark 847-642-9026 (c) thenewmarks@comcast.net
PeeWee A - Mary Jo Kunzmann 847-337-9521 (c) ralphkunzmann@comcast.net
Squirt AA - Teresa Krueger 847-487-5956 (c) teresabu@comcast.net
Squirt A - Joannie Panzarella 847-650-1338 (c) jmpanzarella@comcast.net
Mite AA - Chris Parisi 847-382-1077(w) 630-774-1398 (c) parisipaving@sbcglobal.net
Mite A - Jim Benages 847-721-5677(c) jbenages@comcast.net
Mite Gold - Laura Mueller 847-767-5652(c) laurelmedicallegal@comcast.net
Mite Silver - Brian Lovelace 847-421-0413 (c) bml@gfi-usa.com
Tuesday, September 2
REDWINGS ON THE RADAR IN BARRINGTON
We try to keep our organization visible with people who might like an athletic outlet like youth hockey for their children. So, we are always doing different outreach programs like the one we have just concluded at the Barrington Library. Here is a photo of one on the five display cases we decorated with a hockey and Redwing theme during the month of August. These display cases were all on the stairs leading up to the Kids Section. This is an example of ways you can volunteer time and help the Redwing Hockey Organization grow stronger. If you have ideas you would like to share, send them to info@redwinghockey.com Thursday, August 14
REDWINGS LOOKED SMOOTH AS ICE AT THE BARRINGTON 4TH OF JULY PARADE
We had another great turnout for the Redwings float in the Barrington 4th of July Parade. Even our beloved Zamboni made a special appearance in the July 4th parade! The kids distributed candy, free public skate passes, and asked children to shoot on goal as we made our way down Main Street.
A great way to kick-off the 4th!
Thanks for helping show Barrington our Redwing spirit. Be sure to join us next year. Go Redwings!
WHY ARE THE TEAM SITES BLANK?
They are blank because we need volunteers from each team to input information as it becomes available - rosters, game and practice schedules, etc.. If you like tinkering on the internet, you will enjoy working with our eteamz web site. Decide which parent will handle your team's site on www.redwinghockey.com and contact the Redwings Webmaster for help getting started. Your interest will help improve communications within your team, with the RHO family and with board members.
How to become a member of this web site
To sign up for membership to this web site for full viewing access, please click on Headline for instructions.
4. A form will pop-up for you to fill out. Thursday, May 31
ROB HUTSON ANNOUNCED AS NEW REDWING HOCKEY PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Rob brings 10+ years experience with Advanced Arenas in positions such as: Hockey Director Advanced Power Hockey, Regional Director World Class Hockey Tournaments, Hockey Director and Recruiter of the Holland, MI and Fairview Heights, IL facilities. Playing Experience: Junior A - 2 years 1990-91 Bellingham Ice Hawks, BCJHL 1991-92 Bellingham Ice Hawks, BCJHL DI college, University of Illinois - Chicago - 4 years 1992-96 U. of Illinois- Chicago, NCAA Professional Hockey - 8 years 1995-96 Toledo Storm, ECHL 1996-97 Amarillo Rattlers, WPHL Saginaw Lumber Kings, CHL 1997-98 Amarillo Rattlers, WPHL 1998-99 Austin Ice Bats, WPHL 1999-03 Muskegon Fury, UHL Rob was an intergral part of running and developing the Holland, MI facility including oversight and directing youth AA program. As the Exectuive Director/Director of Hockey at the Fairview Heights, IL facility he directed and developed the youth AA program. Rob has been involved with the growth and oversight of youth hockey programs since his retirement from professional hockey as well as the management of key facilities within the Advanced Arena portfolio - The Edge in Holland, MI and US Ice Sports Complex in Fairview Heights, IL. Rob has been Hockey Director at both these facilities as well as a key figure within Advanced Power Hockey. Rob comes with a wealth of knowledge in growing hockey and most recently, began growing a AAA program in Fairview Heights, IL.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
AHAI has drafted policies that define what player, coach and spectator behaviors are not permitted in youth hockey, and what the consequences for these behaviors will be. Please give this policy a look so that our entire organization is informed. Handout: Zero Tolerance Policy Friday, September 16
NEW TO HOCKEY OR JUST WANT MORE INFO?
Check out the USA Hockey publication "Parents' Introduction to Youth Hockey" by clicking on this link. We especially encourage our parents to read through the Parents Make the Difference section.
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