Volume 6 Issue 33 | May
2018
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SPRING SEASON WRAPPING UP
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GOOD LUCK SABRE TEAMS IN SWSL PLAYOFFS!!
The SWSL Round Robin weekend will be hosted from Friday, June 1st through Sunday, June 3rd! Game schedules will be posted on Sunday, May 27th.
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With Spring season winding down, you are probably looking for ways for your skater(s) to improve skills over the summer months. As in years past, the Sabres will offer skates for 8U (Mite), 10U (Squirt), 12U (Peewee), 14U (Bantam), Girls, and Goalies. They will run on Sundays (8U on Tuesdays) in July & August. We have our schedule for Sabre Summer Skates now available.
Click here for schedule. Each level will be run by top Sabre coaches for that age group. Cost and more details will be available on the Sabre website as it becomes available.
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As you are shopping for new equipment this
summer, please remember to purchase
navy helmet, navy gloves, and navy pants.
GREAT NEWS!
Sabre Team Gloves* Deadline has been extended to May 30th!
*Gloves are not required equipment.
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COACHES CORNER -- BY MIKE MCGINNIS
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Coaches Corner: Sports in Film
It's fair to say that if you are a fan of hockey at any level, then you have seen the movie "Miracle." It's the greatest underdog story grounded in reality that will motivate any person to achieve the impossible. There are many great movies out there centered on sports. Many of these films capture the adversity, glory, and character building elements found in competition. Many well know films include, McFarland, Friday Night Lights, and Remember the Titans. All are great stories that show the true hardships and adversities in sports and life and how to overcome them. I have always believed that one of the biggest elements you learn in playing sports is how to handle adversity and build perseverance in handling any aspect in life. Below are a list of perhaps less well known films that are great to watch as well. These are not the top rated or most popular but all are based on true stories of real people, teams, and programs at all levels. Not every story ends with an Olympic gold medal, but every story does show the power of sports. Each title has a link to its respective web page for further details. Some films are more appropriate for a mature audience as these are not all Disney family films. Meaning, a certain film might be more appropriate for a bantam and too mature for a Mite. Films marked (Mature) many have mature content like curse words, heavier topics like drugs, or more mature elements. But all do share a
good story centered on sports and life.
Based on one of the most successful rugby programs in America, this story follows a player from juvenile detention center as he ultimately plays against his father in the National Championships. This movie as a great one for coaches and team spirit.
A college basket star, Cory Weissman, suufers a devastating stroke and then perseveres to find new meaning in life both on and off the court. This is a great story highlight the big picture in life and success through perseverance.
Based on a true story of a high school athlete who wants to break the 4 minute mile in present day and his relationship with an older established coach. This is a great movie that focuses on the mental side of sports.
This is a short YouTube documentary of Shad who is a 36 year old plumber from Montana that is chasing his dream to become a professional basketball player. This is a great documentary that show true grit and real life struggles on top of the adversities found on the court.
This is a documentary that follows legendary high school basketball coach Bob Hurley Sr. through a season with St. Anthony basketball team, which is one of the most successful programs in the United States. His goals go far beyond the court and this documentary shows how hard success really is and how it translates to life.
Based on a true story of a high school athlete that goes blind but still wants to pursue playing football. This a great story that shows one can overcome any odds and the power of a great support group.
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TEAM NAMING CONVENTION CHANGES
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NEW AGE CLASSIFICATION NAMES:
USA Hockey has done away with referring to levels with a nickname.
USA Hockey adopted recent rule changes at the 2016 annual congress. All age-specific names are changing to their respective age categories: 8U, 10U, 12U, etc. to align with the new policy. Please refer to the table below for the new age group names.
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PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS |
WILL BE REFFERED TO AS
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BIRTH YEARS |
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MITE
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6U (6 or Under)
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2012, 2013
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MITE
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8U (8 or Under)
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2010, 2011
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SQUIRT
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10U (10 and Under)
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2008, 2009
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PEEWEE
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12U (12 and Under)
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2006, 2007
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BANTAM
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14U (14 and Under)
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2004, 2005
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MIDGET
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15U (15 and Under)
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2003
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MIDGET
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16U (16 and Under)
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2001, 2002
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MIDGET
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18U (18 and Under)
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2000, 2001
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A familiar name to many Sabre families, Sabre Hockey Alum, Kevin Clare was part of a historic season at Salve Regina University. The Seahawks made it to the Division III Men's Ice Hockey National Championship Game where they were narrowly defeated by St. Norbert College 3-2 in double overtime. It was Salve Regina University's first appearance in a title game in any sport. In true Sabre fashion, Kevin was also recognized individually for his commitment to his community as he was honored among those named in Seahawks in Service. Congratulations, Kevin.
If you know of other Sabre Alums accomplishments, please send them along as we would like to share the news with our community.
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TIPS FROM OUR GOALIE DIRECTOR, ANTHONY PETRAK
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Tip #10 Staying In Shape During the Off Season
Hello Goalies!
Summer is right around the corner and many of you are now enrolled in summer sports! It is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and stay in shape while having fun in a competitive environment. I would like to talk about the off season and somethings to focus on while you are away from the rink. As an athlete during the off season, it is very important to focus on your conditioning and strength. Hockey is a very demanding physical sport which takes time to build that strength over the course of the season. After being off the ice for two weeks your body has already begun to lose its stamina and flexibility. If you wait until the week before tryouts to get ready, then it's already too late. Your body needs time to build back up to peak performance because nothing happens overnight. As goalies the first thing to go is your timing and reactions. What I refer to as timing is the puck's distance from the goalie and when the goalie should react into the puck making a save that's timed right. This can be fixed easily with a couple of sessions and repetitive shots that are focused on a certain point. You can work on this during the off season by throwing a racket ball off the wall and catching it with you glove or hitting it into a bucket with your blocker helping work on rebound control as well. Leg strength is the next one that starts to go. Staying on a bike and riding around the block a couple times in high gear will help keep your legs in shape. Flexibility, which personally to me is the most important for a goalie, will also dwindle fast. If you're sitting in front of the TV and a break comes on, you should sit on the ground and go through your stretches until your show returns. Staying flexible helps prevent injuries and gets you in position to make those flashy saves. Go ahead and take some time away from the rink. I talked about the importance of giving yourself a break physically and mentally. Take that time and relax! We all need it in order to reboot and come back hungry and ready to eat! I'm not saying hit the gym immediately after the season is finished but just be cautious of how much time you are taking to rest. When you're ready to get back, do not just jump into it. You have to ease into it. Start twice a week with your conditioning and after a month, up it to three times a week for the next month. By the time tryouts arrive you will feel ready to go and better then ever! I encourage every goalie or player to take some time to sit down and write out three things you wish to do better next year and work at it during the summer. I wish everyone a great start to their summer and remember, you get out of it what you put into it!
Coach Petrak
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CATHOLIC SPORTS CAMP
Catholic Sports Camp will hold their hockey camp at Darien Sportsplex on July 16-19.
To see their flyer
click here. To see a video about the camp
click here.
CHRIS CHELIOS / C2 HOCKEY OFFERS A COMPLETE RANGE OF TRAINING
Elite Summer Training Program - ETP June 5 - August 3
D2D - DEFENSEMEN CLINIC - June 19 & 20
SLICK HANDS STICKHANDLING CLINIC - June 26 & 27
SHOOT TO SCORE CLINIC - June 26 & 27
LITTLE WARRIOR BATTLE CAMP - July 23rd - 26th
S3 BATTLE CAMP - July 23rd - 26th
MIDGET & H.S. BOOT CAMP - August 20 - 30th
PRE-SEASON MIDGET CONDITIONING CAMP - August 12, 13 & 14
PRIVATE & SMALL GROUP TRAINING
DROP IN SKATES
COACH PAUL DUKOVAC HAS MANY OPTIONS FOR SUMMER TRAINING
Choose from 3 v 3 on Sunday mornings, On-ice Private Groups, Off-Ice Private Groups, and Off-Ice Training on Tues/Thurs mornings. Call Coach Dukovac at 630.561.7025 or email him at
pauldukovachockey@gmail.com.
COACH ANDREW'S POWER SKATE
6/26/18-8/9/18, 12 Sessions, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:50-9:50 @ All Seasons
Main focus will be: Strength & Conditioning, Power Skating
Ages 12-16, 30 spots available, $190 or drop-in $20. Call Coach Andrew at 847.562.6336 or email him at
malawskia@yahoo.com.
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ALL SEASONS PROGRAM INFORMATION
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ALL SEASONS DEVELOPMENTAL HOCKEY PROGRAMS
Check out All Seasons' Ice Rinks Developmental Hockey Classes, Leagues, One on One and Small Group lessons. All Seasons' experienced instructors will provide a family friendly atmosphere where sportsmanship and fun are essential in the growth of your child! Please contact us anytime. For more info, please click here.
C2 HOCKEY
Registration is now open for the following for C2HOCKEY,
C2 Hockey Summer Camps and Clinics,
C2 Small Group Drop in Skates,
C2 ETP SUMMER TRAINING. For more information,
click here
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENTAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Not q
uite ready for a demanding schedule? One practice on Saturday, one game on Sunday, the rest of the week
is yours to keep! Play out of one rink with set times! A true in-house with experienced instructors. Click here for more information.
SUMMER POND HOCKEY
Summer 3 on 3 and Summer 4 on 4 Registration is now open. Sign up as an individual or as a team.
Go to All Seasons website to register:
www.allseasonsicerinks.com
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ROCKET ICE PROGRAM INFORMATION
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SABRE APPAREL & MERCHANDISE
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SABRE BLING IS HERE!
New and exciting styles available for women and girls. Naperville Spirit Wear custom makes all orders.
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YARD SIGNS & MEDAL HANGER
Show your Sabre Spirit proudly! Order a Wayne Harvey Sabre Hockey Yard Sign or Medal Hanger today! Wayne Harvey donates $5 per purchase back to Sabre Hockey.
BUY NOW
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SABRES OFFICIAL ONLINE SHOP
Check out the Sabres online apparel store, hosted by B & R. To shop online click SHOP NOW, or go to the Sabre website, then Sabre Store tab.
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GET YOUR SABRE FATHEAD
Surprise your favorite skater with a Sabre Hockey Fathead to decorate their room! Contact
Suzuka Hetterich
to purchase.
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