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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS
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18U GRADUATING SENIORS
Goalies left to right: Ryan Park (Murray State University), Jake Grabarek * (Marian University)
Back row left to right: Coach Kokosa, Coach Chelios,
Sam Jablonsky * (
Marquette), Matt Mugg,
Ben Grabarek * (Aurora University),
Jack Pomillo,
Michael Viola * (undecided -U
niversity of Iowa or Bradley),
Dean Dudzik * (undecided -
Iowa, Ohio U, or Miami),
Matt Wadhwa * (
University of Wisconsin),
James Williams * (undecided - Miami or Western Michigan),
Will McCusker * (
Florida Gulf Coast University),
Dan Matamoros (
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee),
Levi Bollnow * (
Aurora University),
Drew Moskaluk, Coach Smith,
Ryan Michael
* indicates they plan to play hockey in college.
The Sabres would like to congratulate our Seniors graduating in the class of 2019. Good luck in your future endeavors. Once a Sabre, always a Sabre. We are proud of you. #sabrecrazy |
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On January 27, 12U NIHL 1 hosted the successful event, "GET THE RED OUT" for one of their teammates, Nathan Pleva, and Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease.
Over 200 t-shirts and 100 raffle tickets were sold at the event and over $4000 was raised for the Pleva family and Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease.
12U NIHL A1 played against Evanston Wildkits on that day. The Wildkits kindly made special bracelets in honor of Nathan, and raised over $200. Thank you to the Wildkits and everyone that helped make this event successful.
Nathan's surgery was successful and his recovery is going very well. Nathan is planning to go back to school next week and gradually getting back to his normal routine. We hope to welcome Nathan back on ice very soon.
#skate4N8
#sabrecrazy
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The Sabre Girls program would like to invite your daughter to an upcoming hockey practice that will be run by our female coaches and experienced Sabre skaters. The purpose of this practice is to bring awareness to the program, meet other girls currently playing, and answer any questions you have.
This event is free of charge and there will be refreshments following the session. Again it is a chance to learn about the program, get some extra ice time, and see if the program is of interest to your daughter. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jason Walbert at 312-909-2675.
When: March 10th, 2019 at 5:50pm
Where: Rocket Ice Arena
Please RSVP by adding information into the google document - Sabre Girls Event Invite. This event is open to all 6U, 8U, and 10U girls who like to learn more about our program, so feel free to invite others as well.
We look forward to seeing you at the rink.
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Sabre Board Nominations
The Sabre organization is currently taking nominations for Board positions.
To submit a nomination please email
nomination@sabrehockey.com
. Please include your contact information, reasons for your nomination and relevant background information. Nominees will be interviewed by the Nomination Committee at a later date, and the Board will vote on these positions at the April Board meeting. Please submit nominations by March 1, 2018.
The following positions are open for nominations. Please go the the Sabres Bylaws for a full description of each position they are found on our website by clicking here: Sabre Bylaws:
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18U TAKES 2ND PLACE IN CSDHL PLAYOFFS
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Tip #17 The Importance of Keeping Things Simple
Hello Goalies!
It is now the end of the season and we are ready for playoffs! For those that did not make playoffs, I wish you the best of luck with your final games. Hold on to the positives and make sure to focus on yourself and what you need to do better in order to make the final push for next season. During this time of the year many goalies including players can fall into bad habits and end up going through the motions due to a long season, especially if you had a lot of highs and lows. Do not over think, keep it simple. The best hockey players keep things simple.
For goalies it's all about angle and depth, get into the shooting lane first then attack the shot by challenging the shooter and holding the top of your crease. You cover 80% of the net just by getting into the shooting lane. If you watch the best goaltenders in the game today it is all about positioning. I highly recommend looking up Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angles Kings net minders, Hart and Campbell. Their positioning is what keeps their team in a position to win. When a goal gets scored against you, you need to ask yourself two questions. Was I square to the puck? Was I challenging the shooter? Many times goalies think its their glove hand that didn't react but instead its because they were too deep in their net and didn't hold their crease. Goalies job is to make the first save and not to over think it. Attack the shooting lane and get your angle then adjust your depth to take away the shot. Eyes move first, always be square and lead with your stick. I wish everyone the best of luck on their final stretch
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Once again this year, we will be having a Cover Contest for our annual Award Ceremony Yearbook.
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NEW GIRLS DIRECTOR - MIKE CAMPBELL
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WELCOME OUR NEW GIRLS DIRECTOR
Please join the Sabre Board in congratulating Mike Campbell on being named the Girls Director, starting with the Spring 2019 season. Mike has been a great asset to the girls program over the last few years, both as an assistant coach prior to 2017 and last few years as a head coach. This season he has been the head coach of both our 12U and 14U girls teams, and leads the skill sessions for all our girls teams.
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SABRE FATHEADS NOW AVAILABLE
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SABRE HOCKEY LACROSSE DAY
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Did you know Lacrosse is the Official sport of Canada? Hockey players all over the world are recognizing the great crossover sport of Lacrosse. Lacrosse is fast-paced, physical and helps develop hand-eye coordination. A perfect option for off-season hockey players!
This winter, our friends at New Wave Lacrosse are offering a "Lacrosse Day", exclusively for Sabres Hockey players! An awesome way to get introduced to the sport! Lacrosse sticks will be provided. All athletes should bring their hockey helmet, shoulder pads, elbow guards and gloves.
Date:
Sunday, February 17th,
Time/Division:
1st - 5th Grade: 2:30 - 3:30pm,
6th - 8th Grade: 3:30 - 4:30pm,
Location
: Naperville Yard Indoor Sports Complex,
Cost:
FREE for Sabres athletes.
*Roster spots will be limited for this 1-day event. Get signed up (for free!) today.*
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COACHES CORNER -- BY MIKE MCGINNIS
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Coaches' Corner - Seventeen Books That All Athletes Should Read
Knowledge is power, even on the ice. For any athlete to develop, one must develop every aspect of their being including one's physical stature, competitive edge, and mental toughness. One of the best ways to develop mentally is to read. The great thing about books is that they give an in-depth perspective on a diversity of parallel aspects that are found in all of sports. As fans, we are always in awe when watching professionals compete and many of these book allow you as a fan or athlete to step into their shoes and see the world through their eyes.
Seventeen Books That All Athletes Should Read is an online article, published by Spongecoach website, that reviews a diverse collection of well vetted books centered on sports. I can confirm that the books that I have read from this list are great and I can image the rest are equally as awesome. The list does cover a great range in topics, perspectives, and sports. I encourage any athlete, coach or parent to check out one or more of these books this post season. It is always great to learn and expand our intellect and knowledge. The books reviewed are as follows:
The Life You Imagine by Derek Jeter (Baseball)
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink (Navy Seal)
The Brave Athlete by Dr. Simon Marshall (Mental Toughness)
Hockey Tough by Saul L. Miller (Hockey)
The Phenomenon: Pressure, The Yips, and the Pitch That Changed My Life by Rick Ankiel (Baseball)
Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations Both On and Off the Court by John Wooden (Basketball)
How Bad Do You Want It? By Matt Fitzgerald (Mental Toughness)
The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive by Jim Afremow (Athletic Training)
Relentless by Tim Grover (Athletic Training)
Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack (Mind Power)
Peak Performance: Elevate your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness (Inspirational Stories)
10 Minute Toughness by Jason Selk (Mental Training)
The TB12 Method: How to Achieve A Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance by Tom Brady (Football)
The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle (Become the Best)
The Flea: The Amazing Story of Leo Messi by Michael Part (Soccer)
The Hard Hat: 21 Ways to be a Great Teammate by John Gordon (Leadership)
Eleven Seconds: A Story of Tragedy, Courage, and Triumph by Travis Roy (Hockey)
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ROCKET ICE PROGRAM INFORMATION
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ALL SEASONS PROGRAM INFORMATION
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C2 Hockey -
For upcoming Camps and Clinics
click here
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Go to Chelios Hockey and like us on FaceBook.
Summer 3 on 3 and 4 on 4 registration will open in February. Sign up early for the early bird discount.
For 3 on 3,
click here
. For 4 on 4,
click here.
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The Chicago Blackhawks are excited to announce another year of the Little Blackhawks Learn to Play program at All Seasons Ice Rinks.
Click here
to learn more.
All Seasons Developmental Hockey Programs and Leagues.
Click here for more info.
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MEGA MITES SPRING HOCKEY LEAGUE - for Jr. Sabre 6U.
Click here
for more information.
Try Hockey For Free at All Seasons Ice Rinks - Saturday, February 23rd at 11:10am,
Click here to register.
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CUSTOM SABRE SIGNS BY MOTTSEES
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Custom Sabre Signs - Offered by Mottsee's Mementos.
S
abres Hockey Club Logo - As shown to the left. $45/ea. Customized with Player Name and Number.
A donation of $5 from each shield sale will go towards the Sabre Hockey Club. Each logo is 13" diameter on MDF. Each logo will display players last name and number. Each logo is hand painted in team colors using acrylic and enamel paint. Each logo is sealed in semi gloss. Logos are for interior display only.
Sabres Hockey Club Shield - Not pictured. $80/ea. Each Shield is approximately 23" x 23" on MDF. Each Shield is hand painted in team colors using acrylic and enamel paint. Each Shield is sealed in semi gloss. Shields are for interior display only. Shields are non-customizable.
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SABRES OFFICIAL ONLINE SHOP
Check out the Sabres online apparel store,
hosted by B & R.
or go to the Sabre website,
then Sabre Store tab.
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