Flames Hockey: Welcome

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The Charlotte Flames are very fortunate to have Jason Dawe as a member of our coaching staff.  Stay tuned for more information regarding Charlotte based camps that will be announced shortly.  These camps will follow a format similar to that of the Estero camp.

1. Tony's Pizza
2. Five Guys Burgers & Fries
3. Dunkin Donuts
4. Hungry Howie's Pizza
5. Buca DiBeppo
6. Gold Medal Products
7. Don Pedro's Mexican Restaurant
8. Jason's Deli

Rounding out the Mite coaching staff is Bill Baker as an Assistant Coach who's proven track record and experience with kids at the Mite level is second to none.  Bill served as the Head Coach of our Mite Squad last season and will continue his involvement this season as an Assistant Coach for both of his son's teams.

Jason will be available to meet with the players and their families to chat about hockey and his NHL experiences between 12:30-2:00PM.  Bring your hockey jerseys, sticks, pucks, etc as Jason would be happy to autograph for our guests and membership base.

Mike Hartman will also offer a free 1 hour seminar from 3:30PM - 4:30PM for all of our Charlotte Flames players, parents, and fans.  Mike will focus his discussion around establishing plans, rituals and goals for the upcoming hockey season.  This is a critical first step to ensuring a successful hockey season for our Charlotte Flames players, coaches and families.  The kids will be asked to pull together their plan for the upcoming season that Mike will reference in subsuquent discussions with them as the season progresses.  As part of our Summer Bash, all hockey players will be invited to particpate in this seminar.  Mike will also have his Stanley Cup ring with him to share with the kids!

Prices of sample footware are 50-75% below retail and will range from $15-$40/pair.  A portion of the sales will be donated to the Charlotte Flames organization to help offset the cost of the hockey program.  Sizing and quantities are limited - please arrive early for the best selection.  Only cash payments will be accepted.

Registration - Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate.  We will also collect all USA Hockey paperwork during the registration process.  As a reminder, your child will have to update his or her USA Hockey registration and provide a copy of this form when submitting the other documents.

Commitment Payment - The first player installment of $175 is due on 8/15/08.  However, we would like to collect this on 7/26 if possible.

Jerseys & Warm-ups - We will determine your child's jersey and warm-up size and resolve any number conflicts at this time.

Organizational Information - We will use this time to discuss financial issues, CHL developments, tournament plans, practice expectations, training opportunities, team personnel and organizational structure, and any other issues which parents or coaches need to address.

If you are unable to attend the July 26 Bash, please contact your coach to arrange for jersey sizing and registration.  Also, if you are interested in helping the Flames during this event, please email us at charlotte_flames@yahoo.com

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Mike had a 16-year professional career playing with the Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers. Mike also played for and coached Team USA and has played in Europe.

Mike started off-season training schools focusing on speed, agility, quickness and balance primarily for hockey players. Over the years he has expanded to include other sports. Mike brings to his clients the expertise and discipline learned through his years as a professional athlete and has trained thousands of athletes over the years. He has also worked with the 2002 U.S. Women's Olympic Hockey Team.

Mike's primary focus at Better Life Training is that of a lifestyle coach - he helps clients focus on plans, rituals and goals.  Mike is also a NASM Trainer and Sports Conditioning Specialist and has been training athletes in all sports for more than 17 years.

The Charlotte Flames are pleased to announce that the CheckMates will join in on the fun during the "Sizzling Summer Bash on Ice"!  The party takes place at the Pineville Ice House on July 26th between 12:30PM and 4:30PM!

Come out and enjoy the festivities with your favorite cheerleaders and show your support for the Charlotte Checkers!!!  Members of the Charlotte Checkers organization will also be in attendance at the event... stay tuned for details!!!

This event will be open to the public and will feature 4 hours of free fun on the ice, free food, giveaways, and much more!  Please feel free to share this information with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. as we would love to have them join in on the fun!!!  Additional information and details will be announced in the coming days!!!

The Charlotte Flames will be hosting a mandatory pre-season association meeting at the Pineville Ice House on July 26th at 12:30PM.  The meeting will enable us to complete the 2008/2009 registration process and finalize important administrative tasks.  Jersey and warm-up sizing will take place at this session as well. 

The meeting has been scheduled to occur during our summer bash that will be co-hosted by the Charlotte Checkers (ECHL), and the Pineville Ice House. 

The party will feature free entertainment, live band, skating, food, games, give aways, and fun for the entire family!!!  Please stay tuned for additional information about this event that will be shared next week.  Charlotte Flames families are encouraged to spread the word about this event as it will be open to all family and friends of our Charlotte based hockey community.  Share this info with neighbors, co-workers, etc. as we would like to expose them to the coolest game in the south! You do not want to miss the biggest party of the summer!

Players – Firm player commitments have been communicated. With each team, we have open roster spots by design.  We have some prospective players that we would like to reevaluate after a couple months of summer hockey.  New players will also move to the area over the summer, and we hope to accommodate those with the skills and desire to play travel hockey with the Flames.  Please contact us if you know of players that would be good additions to our program. 

Coaches – We want to match the right head coach with the right players, so we have withheld some decisions until player rosters are set.  We expect to announce these roles by the end of July.  We also plan to have two assistant coaches with each team given the work, time and presence required on and off the ice.   We are still recruiting for some teams, so please contact us if you are interested in coaching.  A USA Hockey Levels 1-3 certification class will be held in Charlotte the weekend of August 22 through 24.  Please contact the Flames or USA Hockey for details. 

CHL Participation – We have committed to fielding teams at the “A” and “Rec Select” levels. The CHL has not yet finalized teams and schedules.  Our past experience has been to expect three to five travel weekends and to host one weekend.  We understand that the CHL is working to minimize travel and overnight stays for all teams.  We are excited and anxious to see which teams will participate, and will pass on the schedule as soon as it becomes available. 

Tournaments – We would like to attend at least one tournament where all seven Flames teams can participate.  The Charleston tournament, typically held in January, has sufficient scale to meet our needs, so we plan to commit to this tournament for all teams.  Additional tournament opportunities will be evaluated on a team by team basis.  We expect that each team will participate in at least two tournaments. 

Exhibition Games – We expect to supplement team schedules with exhibition games against other Charlotte area teams or regional games that can be played without overnight travel.  These will be scheduled once our CHL commitments have been defined. 

Team Development – In an effort to measure the development of our players/teams, we will seek out AA games and tournaments for our A teams as well as A level games for our Rec Select teams.  We will evaluate opportunities and make decisions on a team by team basis once the season is under way. 

Season Schedule – At this time, we cannot yet clearly define our season end and travel requirements.  Teams will begin to practice in September - some teams will also organize pre-season summer training sessions.

Per Player Cost – This is the estimated cost per player without factoring in sponsorships. We are in advanced discussions with the ECHL Charlotte Checkers for sponsorship commitments and are also working with the NHL Carolina Hurricanes to obtain their support. 

The Flames wish to thank the many coaches, parents and players who have been working through the summer to prepare for a great 2008-2009 season.  Stand by for more news.

• 96-97 MVP of Mississauga Tournament Mississauga, Ontario
• 96-97 MVP of Sudbury Tournament Sudbury, Ontario
• 97-98 Winner of goalie showdown in the Hershey Tournament Hershey, PA
• 98-99 MVP of the Sprucepine Tournament Sprucepine, NC
• 00 USA National Goalkeepers Camp Ranked 3^rd in the nation
• 01 USA National Goalkeepers Camp
• 02 Trained with the USA Olympic Team prior to the 2002 Olympics
• 03-04 National Runner Up at NCAA Frozen Four
• 04-05 National Champion at Robert Morris College
• 06-07 The Pineville Icehouse-Director of Youth Ice Hockey/Goalie Coach

Crystal will also be available for private lessons as well and can be contacted directly at c_randall80@yahoo.com

Ryan Petz is a Major Junior graduate, with eight years of pro experience. After playing four years in the Western Hockey League with the Medicine Hat Tigers and Moose Jaw Warriors (Canada), Ryan moved on and signed a contract with the Indianapolis Ice of the former International Hockey League, before making his way to the East Coast Hockey League. Ryan played with the Columbus Chill, and served as the team captain of the Johnstown Chiefs in 1996-1997 season, and served as an alternate captain with the former Pee Dee Pride from 1998 through 2001. During his last season while playing for the Columbia Inferno, he served as assistant captain as well.

Ryan was the director for Boyd Hockey Development in Somerset, Pennsylvania. During the four years he was employed by Boyd Hockey Development, he instructed and directed an assortment of schools and clinics. The highlight was a program designed to prepare high school players for junior level hockey, and eventually NCAA competition. Many former students have moved on to college programs, with a select few playing in the East Coast Hockey League. Ryan is currently the Hockey Director in Columbia SC & offers several hockey camps throughout the season via the Southern Hockey Academy that he founded.

Position: Left Wing
Born: May 29, 1973
Birthplace: North York, Ontario, Canada
Shoots: Left
Drafted by: Buffalo Sabres, 2nd Round, 35th Overall, 1991 NHL Entry Draft
Seasons with Buffalo: 1993-94 to 1997-98

Born and raised in the Toronto suburb of North York, Ontaio, Jason Dawe played his junior hockey for the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League. In his fourth and final year with Peterborough, Dawe became the first Petes player ever to score 50 goals in less than 50 games, notching his 50th in the 48th game of the season. He added 68 assists to finish the season with 126 points, second-highest on the team.  By the end of the 1992-93 season, Dawe had become the leading scorer in Peterborough Petes history, finishing his Peterborough career with 162 goals, 151 assists and 313 points in 231 games played.  He was a First Team OHL All-Star and a Second Team Canadian Hockey League All-Star for 1992-93.  In the 1993 OHL Playoffs, Dawe led all scorers with 18 goals and 51 points in 21 games played.  In the Memorial Cup Tournament, Dawe won the 1993 George Parsons Trophy as the Most Sportsmanlike player.  He was also chosen to represent Canada at the 1993 World Junior Hockey Championship where he was a member of the Gold Medal winning team .