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NEWS: BOOSTER CLUB NEWS (Updated 07-24-2007): JULY 2007 MEETING MINUTES (click here) ***Next meeting is Mon Aug 13th at 7pm at Vets/Armory ***Congrats to Booster/Total Construction-Krech Scholarship Winners Kailah Miller ($1000), Michaela Michaelson ($500), Megan Boehmer ($250), and Melissa Gerten ($250) ***Captains' Practice starts Sun July 29 7:45-8:45PM at Vets East. Players will need to bring this waiver: 2007-8 BOARD CALENDAR (click here) 2006-7
CAPTAINS' PRACTICE INFO.: The 2006-7 Fall Captains Practice info. is now
available. Participation is recommended, but entirely
optional - and any youth player that participates in
these does NOT have to play for the JV/V this coming
year. These are just an opportunity for all players to
get ready for the upcoming season, and also for youth
players to get acclimated to the next level, get an idea
as to what to expect, etc. Even if you won't be playing
with our JV/V this season (playing youth instead, etc.),
you're still invited to participate in this opportunity.
These are run by Todd Woodcroft (former/returning youth
Mon. Night Skills Clinic Coach, NHL Video Coach, Team
Canada Gold Medal Winning Coach) & Stephen Yurichuk
(Elite Hockey/Skating coach). See their bios at: http://www.neehs.com/team.html. Additional coaching comes from former
All-America University of Minnesota Gophers &
multi-time National Championship winners Jody Horak (G)
& Lyndsay Wall (D - youngest olympic team player ever
at 16 in 2002). The cost of the Captains' Practices is $100. THIS
MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE FIRST PRACTICE AND RETURNED
WITH THE WAIVER FORM (on Sun July 30th - $100
check payable to "Simley Girls' Hockey
Boosters"). If this is a problem, let a Booster
Club Board Member know so something can be arranged
(Board Members are: Doug Abrahamson, Monica Boehmer,
Connie Miller, Reid Robertson, Judy Salz). The value of
this opportunity is far greater that the $100 cost (a
camp of 12 hours/sessions with these instructors at this
player-to-coach ratio would likely run at least $500, if
not $1000+). Players will be able to dress in the Team Locker
Room & have the option of storing their gear in there
too if they aren't participating in other hockey events
this Fall. At this time there only is an on-ice portion to
the Captains' Practices, but Captain/Players may choose
to add an optional off-ice portion at some time in the
future. The Captains' Practice Schedule (on-ice only) is
as follows: (Note: no practice on Sept 3 due to the
holiday)
ALUMNAE
DAVENPORT & JUNG NAMED MIAC ACADEMIC ALL-CONF.: St. Ben's Sophomore Ashley Davenport (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) and St. Mary's Junior Nikki Jung (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) were among those honored as the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's top academic women's hockey players. Jung was also named to the Softball list. The complete list is available at: 2005-6 WINTER/SPRING ALL-MIAC ACADEMIC 2006-7
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED: The tenative 2006-7 JV/V schedule is now available at: http://www.simleygirlshockey.org/schedule.htm. This will be updated as needed, and up to 25 games each for JV & V will be scheduled. The first day of tryouts is Monday October 30th 2006, and Captains Practice starts Sunday July 30th 2006. GERTEN
NAMED 2006-7 PRELIMINARY VARSITY CAPTAIN: The coaches have decided to name one Varsity
Captain at this point in time for the 2006-7 season. This
decision was made in order to have a player
representative/liaison involved with Booster Club &
other team decisions, fundraising efforts, Captains'
Practice/off-season team & event coordination, etc. The remaining Captains/Assistant Captains will
be (s)elected near the start of the season as done in
past years. Players will have input on this, but the
coaches will make the final decision. Actions/leadership
during the off-season, and leading up to the regular
season, will be taken into consideration by coaches - and
should be by players as well when they vote next season. The coaches have looked at voting from last year
and decided to go with a top voted junior player as our
Captain at this time. Junior Goaltender Mel Gerten has
been (s)elected. Players should discuss their
concerns/desires about any team issues with Captain
Gerten. Coaches will also watch for which players are
assisting/helping Captain Gerten through the off-season
as they consider other Captains/Assistants and player
voting for next year. With an extremely young team next year (many
7th-8th-9th graders (25+ are eligible) & fewer
upperclassmen (11)) younger players may be considered for
Assistant and/or Captain roles as needed. This is
especially the case for the JV team which will likely be
essentially a U14 team with more practices/game time
& opportunities for top players to potentially skate
with the Varsity. All of the Captain decisions will depend on
player voting, actions/leadership, etc. of course between
now and the start of the season. Player conduct during the off-season (spring/summer/fall/etc.) will have a huge impact on who is (s)elected this coming winter/season. ALUMNA
KEGLEY ALL-AMERICAN (3rd Time) & NCHA POY (2nd Time): University of Wisconsin-Superior junior hockey forward Erin Kegley has been named first team NCAA Division III All-American. This is Kegley's third consecutive All-American honor. She also recently received her second consecutive Player of the Year Award from the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association. Kegley, from Inver Grove Heights, Minn., finished fifth in the nation in scoring with 23 goals and 22 assists. She is the leading all-time scorer for the Yellowjackets, and was named the team's Most Valuable Player for the third straight year as well as the first three-time All-NCHA First Team selection in conference history. Click here for more info. (USCHO All-American 06, AHCA/CCM All-American 06, NCHA POY 06, All-NCHA 06, Player of the Week Nominations (2/28/06, 11/7/05), USCHO Pre-Season All-American 06, AHCA/CCM All-American 05, NCHA POY 05, All-NCHA 05, Player of Week: 1/31/05, (nominated 1/17/05, 12/13/04, 12/6/04, 11/22/04, 11/15/04), USCHO Pre-Season All-American 05, AHCA/JOFA All-American 04, All-NCHA 04, Player of Week: 2/14/04, 11/3/03). ALUMNA
JUNG NAMED TO ALL-MIAC TEAM: Saint Mary's University's Junior Nikki Jung (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) was among those honored as one of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's elite women's hockey players. Jung, who helped lead the Cardinals to their sixth straight MIAC post-season appearance, was named to the All-MIAC Team as an honorable-mention pick. Jung boasted a 3.13 goals-against-average and a .913 save percentage in 15 MIAC starts in goal. Click here for more info. Jung has also been named to many Pre & Post-season awards during her three seasons at St. Mary's (All-MIAC 06, All-MIAC 05, Player of the Week: 1/31/05, USCHO Pre-Season All-American 05). ALUMNA
DAVENPORT FINISHES AMONG ST. BEN'S TOP SCORERS: Sophomore Ashley Davenport (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) was among the top three scorers this past season for the College of Saint Benedict's of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Davenport, who was sidelined the entire 2004-5 season due to a torn ACL, was tied for second in team scoring with 13 points for the 2005-6 season. Davenport was tied for 5th in goals scored with five, and added the 2nd most assists on the team with eight, while playing in all 23 games this season. 2005-6
SIMLEY SPARTANS GIRLS' HOCKEY YEAR-IN-REVIEW:
!!!Congratulations on a wonderful regular season just being completed!!! COACHES RECOGNITION:
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION & LETTER AWARD WINNERS: Managers: Goaltenders: Defense: Forwards: TOP INDIVIDUAL SEASON STATS AS OF 2006: A look at the year-by-year top individual stats. GOALTENDING:
TEAM RESULTS: A look at the year-by-year overall (final LPH rank), conference (St. Paul Suburban 1996-2001 & Classic Suburban 2001-Present), and section (3 1996-2001, 4A 2001-2006, & 2A 2006-Present)/state results. Team is 116-130-9 overall all-time at
end of the 10th year: OA:
7-19-1 51GF-90GA (LPH #18A)
SCHOLASTIC AWARD: Awarded to the player who best represents the student-athlete concept and excels both in academics and athletics. (SCHOLAR/STUDENT-ATHLETE AWARD) Melissa Gerten
ACADEMIC ALL-STATE: Players that have been recognized by the Minnesota Girls' Hockey Coaches Association (MGHCA) as top student-athletes in the State (Seniors with a 3.8 or higher unweighted GPA on the Section Playoff Roster). None Selected in 2005-6
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Awarded to the player who was most influential in exhibiting, and inspiring, exemplary conduct both on and off the ice. (LEADERSHIP AWARD) Jill Nerka
PRACTICE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of determination, perseverance, persistence, and an extraordinary work ethic. (MOST DEDICATED PLAYER) Jenny Gubash
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Awarded to the player who throughout the season has made the greatest progress in elevating her skill level and ability. Katie Gerten
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Awarded to the player selected as the most proficient in her first year of competition at the varsity level. Bree Battis & Kristen Coonrod
UTILITY PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Awarded to the player who has made the greatest contribution and impact through playing multiple positions & filling many roles on the team as needed. (UNSUNG HERO) Jenni Lundberg
CAPTAINS: Senior Defense & Assistant Captain Megan
Blum
HOBEY BAKER CHARACTER AWARD: Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the sportsmanship and character of Hobey Baker including Integrity, Coachability, Selflessness, Citizenship, and Volunteerism. (SPARTAN AWARD) Lizzy Schreiner
OUTSTANDING PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Awarded to the player considered to be predominantly responsible for the team's success. (“MVP“ - MOST VALUABLE PLAYER) Melissa Gerten
ALL-CONFERENCE & ALL-CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION: Players that have been recognized by the St. Paul Suburban (1996-2001)/Classic Suburban (2001-Present) Conference Coaches as top players in the Conference. Kelsey Abrahamson (HM)
ALL-STATE & ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTION: Players that have been recognized by the Pioneer Press (PP), Associated Press (AP), and/or State Coaches Association(MGHCA) as top players in the State. None Selected in 2005-6
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE DEVELOPMENT CAMP: Freshman/Shophomre players that have been selected by the Minnesota Girls' Hockey Coaches Association (MGHCA) for participation in an elite development camp for these classes. TBA
JUNIOR FESTIVAL: Junior players that have been selected by the Minnesota Girls' Hockey Coaches Association (MGHCA) for participation in an elite festival for their graduating class. TBA
MAROON & GOLD/SENIOR CLASSIC: Senior players that have been selected by the Minnesota Girls' Hockey Coaches Association (MGHCA) for participation in an elite festival for their graduating class. (This event was known as the "Maroon & Gold" Series originally and changed its name to "Senior Classic" in 2002-3) None Selected in 2005-6
CHICAGO SHOWCASE: Senior players that have been selected by the Minnesota Girls' Hockey Coaches Association (MGHCA) for participation on an elite team representing Minnesota at a national festival for their graduating class. None Selected in 2005-6
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (NDP): Players that have been selected for Phase 1, Phase 2, and/or Lake Placid Festivals by the MN & USA Hockey organizations along with the Minnesota Girls' Hockey Coaches Association (MGHCA). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
