South Lyon Unified Varsity Hockey: Alumni
South Lyon Varsity Hockey Alumni Game
The South Lyon Varsity Hockey Boosters are looking for former South Lyon hockey players and coaches for the annual Alumni game. Game for 2012 is December 29 @ 4:30 PM.
Game format is Alumni vs Alumni. To make the game possible, it is important that we have at least 30 skaters and 2 goalies to register for the event. This is a fun evening of hockey and the opportunity to catch up with former teammates, other South Lyon Hockey Alumni and a chance to meet current players and coaches.
$20 fee to skate -Payable at registration
Pizza and pop for players at the Top Shelf following the game.
If interested contact Julie Robertson at hotchip5@aol.com
**If you know of former teammates please share and encourage them to participate.*
* Be sure to check the website for updates .
WHERE ARE THEY NOW????
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2009 SL Graduate Jake Green A senior this year at Hope college. Jake was awarded ACHA Academic All-American Honorswas following the 2011-2012 season. Jake also continues as an Alternate Captain with the Varsity Team at Hope College fo the 2012-2013season. Congratulations #23!
More Alumni who continued on the ice......
Class of 2010
John Slavik Boston Jr. Blackhawks
Class of 2009
Nick Dirado WSHL Jr A. Tulsa Rampage
Mark Mroz Northern Michigan University Club
James Stratton Northern Michigan University Club
Class of 2008
Rob Kalinski Lake Superior State University Club
Brad Gicopolous Northern Michigan University Club
Nathaniel Johnson Eastern Michigan University Club
Class of 2007
Ryan Tubbs Ferris State University Club
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2010 Alumni Mike Hoy and Texas Tornadoes National Champs
Congratulations to Mike Hoy - a former South Lyon team Captain and Junior Blackhawk Captain!!.
Mike along with his Tornado teammates captured their 4th Gold Cup National Championship and 5th Robertson Cup as NAHL League Champions.'The transition from the IJ to the NAHL wasn't so hard because of all I learned in Boston"
Mike Hoy former Blackhawk Captain along with his Tornado teammates captured the Gold Cup and Robertson Cup Championships in Frisco,Texas Tuesday May 8th. Hoy, who was an IJHL All Star with Boston in 2010-2011 season played a huge part in the Championship game. With 4:07 left he stickhandled from his point position and fed a perfect one time pass to Jordon Lovick who blasted a slapshot tally to tie the game at 3.
Texas was involved in 4 overtime games in the tourney. They actually almost played their Division partners in the final. Amarillo, which is owned by the same principal group as Texas lost to St Louis in the semifinal game.
The IJHL which has saw many of their former players transition to the NAHL over the years look to get all of their teams with working relationships with the league.
The championship game saw St Louis hold a 3-2 lead until Lovicks score tied the game. Texas oushot the Bandits 38-22 and St Louis did have a shot on goal the last 15 minutes of the contest.
The Boston Junior Blackhawks have been the Tornado afiliate for 14 years since the teams inception in 1998. Many Blackhawk players have been instrumental in the teams success as well being callups when injuries left the team short over the years.Robbie Lalonde from Buffalo was developed in Boston and was the NAHL's # 1 Draft Pick, who later was directed to Merrimack and played many pro seasons as well as time in the AHL.
Hoy, who was directed to Boston by ex NHL player Bill McCreary who was Hoys high school coach at South Lyon in Michigan. Texas who has also coached Mark Messiers son Lyon as well as Craig Ludwigs two sons Trevor and Tyler has been a hotbed of hockey talent and has 16 players attain NHL contracts. Among them Al Montoya, Ben Bishop, and Stephane Da Costa.
Coach Tony Curtale lauded Hoy. 'Mike played great and really took care of business out there" Curtale whose team finished third in the Soutwest division really motivated his team with three late comebacks. A great time out late in game two of the round robin challenged his team , they would respond with the game tying goal late to help them advance.
Hoy, is an excellent student and still has a year or eligibility left as a 1992 birthyear. He is undecided about his plans for next season but has caught the eye of many college coaches. He has been a high plus player the entire season. He makes great breakout passes and his turnovers are among the teams lowest.Hoy, typically a defensive defenseman does have great offensive skills as his pass on the game tying goal showed.
Mike Hoy commented " The Boston Junior Blackhawks organization really helped me progress into a stronger player. Getting the chance to learn from Kevin Kotyluk (IJHL Coach of the Year) was great. During practice we would work on developing our skills and becoming better hockey players,as well as systems and reading different situations. The transition from the IJ to the NAHL wasn't so hard because of all I learned in Boston. Behind the scenes, you have done an incredible job at promoting your players and getting them chances to move on and further our hockey careers. Thank You for everything you have done for me, I really appreciate it all"
Curtale with over 600 junior wins and regarded as one of the best junior coaches in the business was focused throughout the entire 6 day tourney. He added with a hoarse throat " I told them you can lose a few battles along the way, just don't lose the war " The Tornadoes did just that as they would not be denied in the end.
From: International Junior Hockey League website
CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS AND GOOD LUCK! WE WISH YOU THE BEST!
2012 Senior Class 2011 Senior Class
2010 Senior Class 2009 Senior Class
CAPTAINS
2011-2012
Carnevale, Tittle, Vincek, Burton, Zitnik
2010-2011 2009-2010
Kasper, Vincek, Burton, Tittle Eckler, Skvarce, Diroff, Hoy
2008-2009 2007-2008
Goss, Eckler, Hoy, Dirado Johnson, Korpi, Kalinski
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