Valley Hockey: Communications

Squirt Travel Wins Clifton Park Tournament



Congratulations to the Valley Squirt Travel team for winning the Clifton Park tournament this weekend!

Valley went undefeated throughout the tournament:

  • vs Bear Mtn (5-0)
  • vs Millbrook (7-1)
  • vs Schenectady (6-2)
  • Championship game vs Skaneateles (2-1)


Also congratulations to Will Duncanson who had a hat trick against Millbrook!

 Valley Squirt Travel
Valley Squirt Travel showing off their trophies



Saturday, December 31
Valley Hockey eBlast - December 2011
Compiled by Ronna Louise, VYHA Board Member

TEAM NEWS

  • [Midget 18U] - The first half of the season went well, the team continues to work hard and grow as a team. Most are into their High School seasons now and doing well. Looking forward to the second half with Sectionals and States. Happy Holidays to all!
  • [Midget 16U] - The first half of the season went well, the team continues to work hard and grow as a team. Most are into their High School seasons now.
  • [Bantams] - Team placed 3rd in a recent Thanksgiving tournament in Camillus, with an upcoming Tournament in Albany this January.
  • [Pee Wee] - Challenging year...much learning...moving forward!
  • [Squirt, Travel] - Spirited, upbeat team -- about even in games, progressing well with record of 1-1-1 in a recent Thanksgiving Tournament.
  • [Squirt, Red] - The team is 2-4 to date, working on conditioning, improving abilities and applying practice drills in game situations.
  • [Squirt, Blue] - Team has a 0-6 record to date and is getting more competitive!
  • [Mite A] - Congrats to Rodney Kirkby as the new head coach! Team will be formed shortly.
  • [Mite and IP] - "Turkey Tourney" held this past Thanksgiving weekend was a huge success. Along with games, there were skills competitions, fastest lap races, and a shootout. As of January 1st. 2012, the players will form (2) White and (2) Blue teams. IP team has been going so well many players have moved into Mites. We are looking for new skaters to join the IP program from First Strides.
  • [First Strides] - Going very well...about 3-4 new players from this program joined the IP Team. Thanks to the Corcoran High School players helping out this year. And, thanks to all Valley coaches / players who continue to help as well!
 
COACHING UPDATE
Only (2) area coaching clinics left this season! Most of the modules have been completed (with a December 31st. 2011 deadline). Valley will look into extra ice time for the 2003 birth year players -- to have a full sheet of ice for practice, preparing them for full ice at the Squirt level next season.

VALLEY EVENTS
Upcoming skills clinics for Squirt, Pee Wee, and Bantams...run by SU Coaches Paul Flanagan & Graham Thomas!!
Held at Meachem ($10 / session OR $30 for all 4)
For more info, see Rob Rioux (vyha.president@gmail.com)
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    • JAN 10th 7:30-8:30
    • FEB 13th 6:45-7:45
KITCHEN NEWS
Marty O'Toole, manager
  • Thank you to Billy Walsh for the new Snack Bar sign!
  • Look for new simple kitchen instructions (setup / take down / preparing food items).
  • Question of the day: Working the kitchen...should you order pizza?
    Answer: If you're working the kitchen over lunchtime (and especially if there is a game after your team), then YES! Order 2-3 depending on "traffic" and what time it is. Pizzas are ready in 20 min. Kids are hungry when coming off the ice!
    Hint: If ordering pizza before 2:00, call Arctic Island (Broadway Cafe) -- number is posted on door frame inside kitchen. Delivery MIGHT be available, else it's right by the rink (5 min there and back)!
  • ** Immediate kitchen concerns / questions, call Marty on the cell number. All other questions/suggestions/needed inventory, send an email. **

    • CORCORAN GAMES
    Season games have started...multiple home games in the month of January. Remember: When Corcoran has home games (at Meachem), Valley as a huge opportunity to make money by running the kitchen. So, if asked, PLEASE help out!

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Bored over Break?? Select Syracuse rinks have FREE skating on Weds all winter...Meachem 12:00-3:15, Sunnycrest 12:00-5:30, 7:15-10:00 (see The City of Syracuse Dept of Parks and Rec for more info about "ice skating").
    • Syracuse/CNY coupon books to purchase at the Valley Snack Bar. Great holiday gift AND almost half of the sales go directly to Valley!
    • Next Valley Board meeting TUE 1/3, 7:00 at Cecil Center (across from Meachem rink)

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