On Ice - Presented by
Grand Beach & Sugar Beach Resorts, Traverse City, MI
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August 2016 - Also In This Issue:
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Thank You to Our
On Ice
Sponsors!
Please Welcome Our Newest On Ice Sponsors!
Click on the logos above to connect to sponsors' web sites.
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All Public Skating Programs Now at Centre Ice Arena!
For a complete list including
Open Skate, Twilight Skate, Sticks & Pucks, Drop In Hockey, Adult Skate and Parent & Tot, Click the Logo Below
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Centre Ice and Howe Arena are home to the following community organizations and teams. Click on logos for more information and upcoming events.
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Hockey Schools and Camps Keep Centre Ice Arena
Busy
During Summer Months
It's been a busy summer at Centre Ice Arena thanks in part to hockey schools and camps that take place during the months of July and August. Centre Ice is proud to host these events - thanks to all organizers, coaches, participants and parents! For a list of both past and upcoming camps and schools,
Click Here.
Aside from those hockey schools, two other recent camps at Centre Ice were graced with the presence of some pretty impressive V.I.P's. During the recent Grand Traverse Hockey Association Lady North Stars 3-day hockey boot camp, three big names - NHL All-Star Game MVP John Scott, former Detroit Red Wings player and Stanley Cup champion Dallas Drake and Lake Superior State Athletic Hall-of-Fame inductee and former NHL player Mike Matteucci - all took to the ice to offer instruction and coaching. Delaney Drake - soon-to-be Wisconsin Badger - joined her dad Dallas on the ice, along with Syracuse University Defenseman Dakota Derrer, to offer additional training and insight to the girls attending boot camp. Check out the photos of this incredible experience!
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| John Scott poses for a photo with a boot camp attendee |
The next group of players to benefit from the expertise of an NHL player were the TC North Stars during their main tryout camp. Steve Oleksy, former North Stars captain and 2016 Stanley Cup champion, returned to TC and helped out during camp. Here's a camp recap from North Stars' Director of Communications Matt Mackinder:
Prospective players and returning veterans converged on Centre Ice Arena from Aug. 5-6 for the Traverse City North Stars main tryout camp. The North Stars (formerly the Hounds) are entering their second season in the United States Premier Hockey League and finished second in the USPHL's Midwest Division last season. Head coach Jacek Wilk ran the camp and was assisted by former North Stars captain (2005-06) and 2016 Stanley Cup champion Steve Oleksy, who was in town to check out his old stomping grounds. Wilk and North Stars GM Scott Gardiner signed several players at the camp and the club looks to have another strong team for the 2016-17 season, which starts in mid-September. For more info, check out www.tcnorthstars.com, like the team on Facebook and follow on Twitter.
For Steve Oleksy's personal insight on his days playing for the TC North Stars and his advice for those who dream of playing in the NHL
Click Here to hear his interview from Centre Ice.
For Coach Jacek Wilk's thoughts on camp and the North Stars' upcoming season,
Click Here for an interview with the coach.
It's Time to Get Ready for the GTHA 2016-2017 Season!
Hockey season is just around the corner. The following are important details, dates and deadlines that will help you prepare:
GTHA Registration for the 2016-2017 Season is now open. Click Here for complete details. Registration closes September 8 for Squirt, PeeWee and Bantam.
GTHA House Draft Skates - September 10 and 11 at Centre Ice Arena
Referee Clinic:
Level 4 - Saturday, August 20;
Level 1, 2 & 3 - Sunday, August 21
GTHA Used Equipment Sale - Sunday, August 28, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Centre Ice Community Room. Click Here for information.
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Hey, Baby, It's HOT Outside!
That's what summer is all about, right? Warm - or hot - sunny, weather. It's a great time to enjoy all the lakes, beaches, rivers, hiking and biking trails that Northern Michigan has to offer. Sure, but sometimes, you just want to come inside and beat the heat and we have the perfect place for making that happen! It's always cool inside Centre Ice Arena! Come on in and enjoy our public skating programs, participate in or observe your favorite ice sport or get some exercise in cool, comfortable Centre Ice Fitness. You're welcome here!
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