Thursday, September 28, 2006

A few updates

Just an update on what’s been going on.

1.) Dryland times will be determined shortly. The paperwork has been completed and it’s a matter of scheduling times. I’m waiting to hear back from scheduler. Things could start tomorrow, but most likely next week.
2.) I tried for another scrimmage with the Junior B team, but unfortunately it’s not possible. We’ll see them again at the fairgrounds.
3.) The boards at the Ice Garden are being moved out next Monday, Oct. 2nd. We will be helping through the afternoon.
4.) I need to get the last of the money in for the RIP VIG tournament. People I’m waiting on:
Chuck PT
Josh Strissel
Eric Schon
Nick Parsons
Nick Thompson
Garrett Myers
Contact me if your names on the list to arrange a time I can pick up the money.

As soon as I know more about any of these things, I’ll let you know.

-Coach

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Preseason Questions

So everyone has been asking what happens with no ice to skate on? Believe it or not we have a plan. We’ll be playing at the fairgrounds this season just like everyone else. We’ll be working off our ice time helping set up the rink and other manual labor duties just like we always have. Practicing one a week around 11 pm, but we’ve improved our time slot to early in the week, no more Sunday night after traveling.

If your one of the few who’s seen our schedule, it’s almost all away games (sorry parents). Due to an unsettled rink schedule we’re playing most of our games on the road, but don’t worry, next year we’ll be back at home for half of our games just like normal.

The fairgrounds won’t be open till the 1st of October at the soonest, so what do we do for a month with no ice and our first games fast approaching? Well like I said, a plan. We’ll be doing dry land training and systems work twice a week. It’s not ideal, but it’s what we have to do be ready for the season. Justin Braun, the strength and conditioning coach for MSU athletics, has been kind enough to help me design a dry land program to help the boys, no dodge ball for the month, sorry fellas.

Friday, September 01, 2006

Tryout Schedule

Tryouts to be held next week at the Valley Ice Garden. A preskate will be Monday, Sept. 4th at 8pm ($10). All are invited to come shake the rust off. Tryouts are Tuesday at 10pm and Wednesday 9pm ($15 per night). Show up at least 45 min to registar on tryout days.