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Meet the players! ELK VALLEY MINOR HOCKEY President’s Message 2016
FERNIE MINOR HOCKEY President’s Message 2016
have been involved with Minor hockey now for three years. First starting to help coach my sons team, being on the ice helping was a great experience. Having fun travelling and spending time with the families and great friends I made in my first year made it an easy choice to stay involved and continue to coach. The next year I decided to join the executive as VP and continue to be involved which led to the position as president. Elk Valley Minor Hockey is an amazing association which has some excellent volunteers with years of experience who have helped greatly. A big thank you to all our volunteers. We couldn’t have had the success we have had in the past without you. We are very proud of the achievements of all our players and we are happy to be part of minor hockey week. I am frequently at our local arenas watching teams practice and play games and the best part about being there is seeing the smiles on the faces of the kids. Watching as one player scores there first goal or makes a great pass and how happy they are with their achievements makes what we do as volunteers worth while. This season is well underway with few games and tournaments left to play and playoffs just around the corner, so if you’re interested in catching a game check out our website for schedules and bring the kids down to enjoy a friendly game. Hope to see you there. Thank you to all who have helped to make this year great for all the kids! Jason Dobson, President Elk Valley Minor Hockey
inor Hockey week is here, time to celebrate and have fun! We are proud to say that Fernie Minor Hockey Association is thriving. For the first time in over a decade we have a Pee Wee team who will be competing for the chance to attend Provincial playoffs in March. We have 116 players from ages 4 to 12 participating in hockey! We are strong in numbers and we are strong in spirit! I would like to take the opportunity to credit our Coaches for providing our kids with excellent training and skill development. Our players have the opportunity to learn and grow with emphasis on having fun, making friends and developing their communication, leadership and team work skills! As always I appreciate the opportunity to thank the community sponsors, the coaches, managers, parents and our executive board members. Without all of your hard work, dedication and support we wouldn’t be the strong association we are today. Come on out to the arena to watch the kids play! Our PeeWee team is hosting a tournament the weekend of January 22nd and they would love to have friends, family and hockey fans in the stands to cheer them on. We are always looking to improve and welcome feedback from the community and our stakeholders. New players are always welcome. If anyone is interested in becoming an official, coach, manager or volunteer, please contact us for information at www.fernieminorhockey.net. Yours in hockey, Tracey Kelly President, Fernie Minor Hockey Association
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ELKFORD PRE NOVICE WILD 2015/16
FRONT: Sawyer Shaw, Cooper Bauer, Noah Shaw, Rebecca Streeter, Bryar Anderson, Shannon Beeching, Taivas Wildeman, Sawyer Clarkson MIDDLE: Zachary Auger, Cody Wilm, Kayden Brunet, Linkoln Philpotts, Beau Rector-Hunink, Mitch Anderson, Logan Langille, Aiden Smyth BACK: Danny Anderson (A.Coach), Travis Bauer (A.Coach), Dustin Auger (A.Coach), Lee Wilm (Coach) ABSENT: Ryan Philpotts (A.Coach), Sarah Wildeman (A.Coach), Jason Shaw (Trainer)
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ELKFORD NOVICE WILD – 2015/16
FRONT: Lindi Clarkson, Brock Bernhart, Ryker Bauer, Colby Dobson, Cole Tennant, Wyatt Wilm, Ally Koch, Ty Gauthier MIDDLE: Gavin Gainz, Erik Haugo, Brooke Ingham, Blaine Trischuk, Kayden Boyd, Aaron Halladay-Dmytriw BACK: Darcy Bernhart (A.Coach), Adam Gauthier (A.Coach), Adele Borys (A.Coach), Lee Wilm (Coach) ABSENT: Jayden Logodi, Ewen Koch (A.Coach), Cheri Bernhart (Trainer), Crystal Tennant (Manager)
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ELK VALLEY ATOM WILD 2015/16
FRONT: Brayden Holberton, Neven Etele, Finlay Tobin, Steven MacCormack, Brayden Baher, Mason Benoit, Denzel Brown MIDDLE: Austin Roberts, Taylor Smuin, Brock Smith, Carter Paulsen, Carson Tennant, Logan Head, Kiedis Ostoforoff BACK: Troy Tobin (A.Coach), Jason Smith (Coach), Mike Etele (A.Coach) ABSENT: Renee MacCormack (Manager)
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ELK VALLEY PEEWEE WILD 2015/16
FRONT: Sage Charest, Garet MacDonald, Brennan Koch, Nicholas Bachmier, Levi Norgate BACK: Blaine Beranek (A.Coach), Jamie Sammartino (A.Coach), Jenna Clark, Bobby Beranek, Evan Payne-Smuin, Gavin Sammartino, Shane Bachmier (Coach), Vance Lacey (A.Coach) ABSENT: Ewen Koch (A.Coach)
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Meet the Players - Minor Hockey Week ~ January 18 to 25, 2016
ELK VALLEY BANTAM WILD 2015/16
FRONT: Logan Mitchell, Jared Hutchinson, Benjamin Durban, Alexander Streeter, Gabriel Dobson, Dawson Hutchinson, Anton Loewen, Brady Clowe, Nicholas Mitchell BACK: Doug Mitchell (Coach), Bowen Arola, Justin Scarpelli, Simon SmithBurness, Logan Legault, Kyle Klein, Austin Norgate, Riley Clark, Gavin Bouvier, Justis Ruta ABSENT: Pat Burness (A.Coach), Jason Dobson (Trainer), Keith Streeter (Trainer), Lori Mitchell (Manager)
ELK VALLEY MIDGET WILD 2015/16 FRONT: Corey Caldwell, Chase Rayman, Hayden Syrja, Andre Pelletier, Donovan Smithies, David Gold, Cruz Canlas BACK: Blaine Beranek (A.Coach), Jake Beranek, Kjell Furland, Colton Hutchinson, Evan Pumphrey, Dalton Bouvier, Levi Strom, Neil Smithies (Coach) ABSENT: Jacen Richards
SPARWOOD PRE NOVICE WILD 2015/16
FRONT: Chase Lainey, Levi Schindel, Jaxen Zielinski, Ryan Zielinski, Wyatt Bilski, Kane Corkle, Liam Cytko, Ryan Streker MIDDLE: Dane Rybachuk, Jelani Clarke, Cooper Morrow, Josie Podrasky, Avery Corkle, Aidan Kennedy, Jack Simard, Nate Gowan BACK: Jessica Simard (A.Coach), Don Lainey (A.Coach), Brent Rybachuk (Coach), Matthew Simard (A.Coach), Jeff Cytko (A.Coach) ABSENT: Christina Bilski (Manager)
ELK VALLEY FEMALE MIDGET WILD 2015/16
FRONT: Audrey Roberts, Tianna Lindley, Francessca Caravetta, Kiara Lindley, Koda Laible, Taylor Marchi, Pyper Zielinski BACK: Barry Marchi (Coach), Kennedy Allen (A.Coach), Taylor Bachmier, Kyra Doehle, Rayne French, Emily Zielinski, Gracie Beranek, Mackenzie Spence, Duane Allen (A.Coach) ABSENT: Morgan Klein (A.Coach), Dana Vanderpost (A.Coach), Ryan Doehle (A.Coach), Shane Laible (A.Coach), Laurel Doehle (Manager)
SPARWOOD NOVICE WILD 2015/16
FRONT: Adam Latka, Ian MacCormack, Ethan Doey, Bryce Duncan, Eric Kabel, Morgan Baher, Jake Hartery, Owen Hartery, Jaxson Etele, Jesse Tennant, Mike Etele (A.Coach) MIDDLE: Soren Nicol, Owen Rybachuk, Hailey Podrasky, Brooke Hartery, Lucas Ayrheart, Emalie Smith, Kacie Corkle, Dominique Tracey, Brody Kerkhoven, Jaelyn Kerkhoven BACK: Tiffany Rybachuk (Manager), Brent Rybachuk (A.Coach), Travis Corkle (A.Coach) ABSENT: Scott Nicol (Coach), Scott Latka (A.Coach)
FERNIE JR GHOSTRIDERS PEEWEEE REP
FRONT: Brandon MacNaughton, Bo Hutchinson, Elliot Burt, Zachary Perreault, James Cocciolo, Tavin Quast, Dom Durban, Tyler Palmer BACK: Cole Hutchinson, Connor Will, Arthur Vigneault, Hayden Grabas, Alexander Johnson, Liam Samycia COACHES: Coach Mark Palmer, Asst Coach Claude Perreault, Asst Coach Harrison Rose, Asst Coach Bill Johnson
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FERNIE JR GHOSTRIDERS PRE-NOVICE
FRONT: Dryden Hanson, Patrick Whittington, Kaitlynn Dueck, Zavier Willems, Nolan
Zmurchyk, Korbin Friesen, Nyah Shopland, Taylor Ashmore, Keanan Lynch, Jude Hughes
BACK: Keaton Johnson, Ayden Zimmerman, Wyatt Thurmeier, Peri DeMarchi, Jorja Dion, Cruz Armstrong, Delah Goodon, Zakk Temrick, Coach Mike DeMarchi, Manager Colin Lynch
FERNIE JR GHOSTRIDERS ATOM B
FRONT: Bryce Ellerby, Gavin Whittington, Ethan Kallies, Seth Loiselle, Carter Adamschek, Dylan Howard, Ollie Hafke, Ethan Sutherland. MIDDLE: Riley Miller, Josh Klassen, Remy Stamler-Lessard, Georgia StamlerLessard, Blake Goldade, Finn Hofer, Mathew Dies, Jaden Grivell. BACK: Assistant Coach Richard Whittington, Assistant Coach Derek Adamschek, Head Coach John Hofer ABSENT: Assistant Coach Mel Dies
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FERNIE JR GHOSTRIDERS PEEWEEE HOUSE
FRONT: Lane Ogden, Cassidy Boehm, Landon Kubos, Caden Adamschek, Jacob Brown BACK: Ben Arling, Anna Loewen, Isaac Pumphrey, Cole Loiselle, AJ Bernemann, Coach Derek Adamschek ABSENT: Logan Pomerantz, Chase Anderson, Mac Goldman, Trey Hobbs, Coach Matt Boehm, Coach Dan Kubos
FERNIE JR GHOSTRIDERS RENEGADES
FRONT: Ulysse Vineault, Rhys Williams, Blake Bannatyne, Sam Arling MIDDLE: Cedar Djonlich, Grady Green, Nicola Jones, Adele Stahl, Nolan Mertz, Liam Rousselle BACK: Junah Djonlich, Harley Magliocco, Austin Marasco, Kaden Sikkes, Dane DeMarchi, Braxton Hetz, Jonni Hughes
Helmets off to all the players, coaches and parents!
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FERNIE JR GHOSTRIDERS ATOM A
FRONT: Nolan Magliocco, Riley Helgren, Raphael Vigneault, Carter Adamschek, Josh Kallies, Kelly Bannatyne, Ty Marasco MIDDLE: Callum Stewart, Owen Mertz, Mattias Larsen, Austin Dixon, Ethan Doehle, Owen Johnson BACK: Coach Ryan Doehle, Coach Ian Larsen, Coach Bill Johnson, Coach Harrison Rose, Coach Kevin Marasco
FERNIE JR GHOSTRIDERS HIGH VOLTAGE
FRONT: Cruz Hess, Felix Craig-Dumba, Maggie Sutherland, Kamrynn Dueck, Logan Zimmerman, Cohen Hide, Russel Rutherford MIDDLE: Tyson Gale, Ben Novecosky & Griffin Paterson BACK: Andrew Whittington, James Davidson, Jaxson Miller, Jackson Hobbs, Ben Shopland, Sawyer Samycia
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