VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1 | AUGUST 2021

2021-2022 FALL SEASON DATES

We are very excited for another season of Sabre Hockey!! Can you believe that Girls and Midget Tryouts are less than 2 weeks away!!! Blue & Gold Camp is also coming right up to help shake off the rust and prepare for another season. Be sure to register by August 15th to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

WELCOME BACK BASH

We are happy to hold our annual Welcome Back Bash again this year. We wlll have food trucks, DJ, raffles, dunk tank, and Sabre apparel for sale. Join us at Rocket Ice on August 29th from 12pm-3pm. We will need numerous volunteers to help. Please consider donating your time. CLICK HERE to sign up.

SIZING DAYS

Hello from Equipment. As we head into fall, we will kick off our 50th anniversary as a club. Yeah Sabres! We will have new game jerseys to celebrate the season. The jerseys are a new design but the same cut as our previous jersey. We ask that all players attend 1 of the 5 sizing dates for proper fitting. Your player will size for game jerseys, warm-ups and a player t-shirt. *Don't forget to bring your shoulder pads and for goalies your chest protector to sizing. Once your player has been sized, you will need to submit your online sizing form. The link to the online sizing form will be on the Sabre website beginning on the first day of sizing, August 15th through August 30th. Our sizing deadline is Monday, August 30th. Carefully review selections before submitting your sizing form. Sizing cannot be modified once it is submitted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Gina Taylor, our Equipment Manager at gtaylor@sabrehockey.com.

DIRECTOR'S NOTES

Thank you all to those of you that joined us for our Informational Zoom on Monday evening. As  I mentioned, I'm certainly no Tech Genius so I apologize for the hiccups, but our guest speakers all had some excellent information to share, and I certainly enjoyed the chance to address the club as a whole. For anyone who missed the viewing last night, you can CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO and enter passcode: 5#TJDs=$ I encourage everyone to watch the whole video if you'd like a finer look at the entire process of youth hockey. If you'd like to skip ahead to the certain details only related to your player, here is the accurate timestamp for each section. 2:05    - Welcome & a message from Sabre President, Blake Rosenberg 6:16    - Officiating & a message from Sabre Referee Liasson, Mike Wilt 9:36    - What is Sabre Culture? 43:10   - Mite Director, Phil Lewandowski & JSHL coordinator, Jordan Diamond 57:53   - Squirt, Peewee & Bantam Hockey. CSDHL & NIHL 1:23:44  - Off-Ice & Trainers w/ JR Niklos of Acceleration Sports Performance & Dr. Randy Cybulski of P.R.O. Sports & Spinal Rehab 1:44:18  - Midget hockey w/ Midget Director, Chris Chelios 1:55:55  - Girls Hockey w/ Girls Director, Mike Campbell 2:08:35  - Registration & Wrap-Up The following information was discussed, please take a few minutes to review the following: Goalie Director, Tony Petrak's Message: CLICK HERE FOR MESSAGE "How you can help your player through tryouts." - This is an article written a few years ago by the chief of Minnesota Hockey. It is an excellent source of help for a lot of parents on how to navigate the stressful times of youth sports tryouts: CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE Dr Randy's information (Bantam & Midget player's are expected to read this): CLICK HERE TO READ

NEW USA HOCKEY RULES

USA Hockey Rule Changes 2021 – 2025 Seasons Every four years USA Hockey review proposed rule changes and beginning September 21, 2021 the approved rule changes for the next four seasons will go into effect. There are many rule changes that have minimal impact to actual game play, but as we enter the upcoming season it is important to know some of the key rule changes that will impact game play: Offsides – There will be no “Tag-up” offsides at all age levels except for High School hockey. All levels will play with automatic offsides called. Icing – No icing of the puck will be allowed at all age levels during penalty kill situations. Slapshots – The slapshot restriction for 10U players is being eliminated. Players at the 10U level will be allowed to take slapshots. Faceoff Location – Faceoff location after a penalty has been assessed will be in the defensive zone of the offending team at all age levels. Progressive Suspensions – There will be an additional 3 games suspension to any coach that receives an Abuse of Official suspension Reduced 5/15 to 4/12 – A player will now receive a game misconduct upon receiving 4 penalties in a game reduced from 5. A coach’s team that receives 12 penalties in a game will receive a game misconduct reduced from 15. This is just a highlight of some of the rule changes that you will see this upcoming season. All rule changes can be reviewed on the USA Hockey website 2021-25 USA HOCKEY PLAYING RULES Looking forward to a great season of hockey… know the rules and respect the game!

RESERVED PARKING RAFFLE

Have you ever circled the rink looking for a spot? Of course you have. Here's your opportunity to buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win 'Prime Parking' with a Reserved Spot for the 2021 - 2022 season!! How much is your time worth? Winner will choose from Rocket Ice or All Seasons. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS!

REFEREES NEEDED

There is an overwhelming shortage of refs and we would love for our Sabre players to consider taking on this role. Anyone 12 years old and up can be a ref and it is a great way to earn some extra money. For more information from IHOA on how to sign up, CLICK HERE

SABRE FATHEADS AVAILABLE

 Sabre shield fatheads - Now available for $15! Email logo@sabrehockey.com to get yours today.

CALL FOR ACTION SHOTS

We need your Sabre action shots for our social media and website. Please submit your great shots to communication@sabrehockey.com and see your actions shots featured on our website or media.

ROCKET ICE ARENA

ALL SEASONS ICE ARENA

C2 Hockey Camps, Clinics, Privates & Small Group Training Available Join us for Midget Conditioning Camp and get ready for tryouts. Sabre tryouts start 8/15 Go to C2 Hockey - for private or small group lessons. Like us on Facebook. CJoin us at All Seasons for our Developmental  Hockey Programs and Leagues. For more info click here.