Sorry, I'm a bit behind with the photos. I'll try and catch up later this week.

From the Manager...
We have been given official notice that the PeeWee Division for the Powerplay tournament will be cancelled.

Booking information for the Holiday Inn Oshawa
Please book ASAP. The hotel is approx 5 min (on the 401) to the Whitby arena. Group code is GJR. The parents can either call the hotel directly at 905 576 5101 or 1800 HOLIDAY to make their reservations, and access the group rate by quoting the group code.
They have until Friday September 28th to make their reservations.

Team jersey washing directions:
-the crimson dye will bleed into the white areas, making the white pink, unless you following the following directions to set the dye!

FYI - the crimson jersey may bleed into the white fabric - scotchguard the crest if u want to keep it nice - then when u do wash the jersey - separate load - cold water and 1 cup of white vinegar to set the crimson dye - should be fine to wash with other items later on - the vinegar will prevent the colours from bleeding into each other

Upcoming Action -
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..........Home again Niagara, Sept 24th, West End Rec 1
..........Practice Wednesday Oct 3rd, 5:30-6:20, West End Rec 1
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.....Whitby Thanksgiving Tournament Schedule-schedule
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Ken (results to date -Guelph)

Season Opener

Tough Loss in Season Opener

Tough loss against a tough opponent (two shutout victories in two games!).

......Next game – Sunday Sept 23rd in Burlington:
............Arena:Appleby 1 4:30:00 PM to 5:50:00 PM (Game ID:5015)
............Directions & Map -map
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Next week-
..........Home against Hamilton, Sept 24th, West End Rec 1
..........Practice Wednesday Sept 26th, 4:30-5:50, West End Rec 2
..........Practice Saturday Sept 29th, 1:30-2:20, West End Rec 2
..........Visitor vs Brampton, 4:15-5:30, Sept 30th,
................Brampton Memmorial -map

.....Whitby Thanksgiving Tournament Schedule-schedule
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Ken

Count Down Almost Over
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Season begins tomorrow! The team has been working hard in practice and they seem to be coming together nicely. They face a tough opponent in the Halton Hurricanes.

Team members - Get a good night sleep.

Hope everybody brings their A game!

Go Storm Go!

Ken

Mouthguards

As player speed and strength increase, it becomes increasingly important that all protective equipment be of good quality and fit properly. A proper fitting, well maintained mouthguard will help to reduce the risk of injury to teeth and structures around the mouth as well as helping to reduce the risk/severity of concussions.

There are three basic types of mouth guards: stock (off the shelf) pieces, “boil and bite” mouthguards and dental, custom mouthguards. A good, easy to understand discussion of these is found at the Animated-Teeth.com site -site

While the relative merits of the different types of guards can be argued, it is generally thought that custom fitted guards offer the best level of protection. These mouthguards also tend to be worn correctly as opposed to becoming a “chewing device” (as is evident in some of the pictures).

The major knock against custom mouthguards is the cost. Dr. Jim Fox has generously offered to fit team members for mouth guards (and will deliver the mouthguard to the rink!). Parents can call Dr. Fox’s office at 519-837-0305 and speak to either Karen or Lynn. They will try to arrange a time that is convenient for a fitting.

This is a free service, kindly offered by Dr. Fox, that may well reduce the risk of serious injury. I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this.

London photos are now available for viewing -link

Congratulations to the Toronto Red Wings for Winning the Co-op Cup, beating Don Mills Flyers 3-2 in the final.

Bye for now.

Ken
Go Storm Go!

Count Down to Season Continues

Despite a 1 and 3 record in Mississauga, a number of "positives" against some very strong compition. Photo have been processed and uploaded. These links are listed below and under the Co-op Cup Heading on the right.

..........Toronto Nat's - -photos
..........Rochester - -photos
..........Oakville - -photos
..........Mississauga Senators --photos

Count down to the season opener continues. Next ice time is an exhibition game against London, Wednesday, September 12th @ London Ice Park 6:30 Directions - -directions
As per Joe's email, please to be there @5:30.

Go Storm Go !!!

Ken

Count Down to Season Opener vs Halton

Co-op Cup photos have just been added.

Blog style and colour have been changed to make for easier reading.

The team's preparation for meaningful game action continues. Thanks to manager Art, we now have:
..........September's schedule -schedule
..........Our season (games) schedule -schedule
..........Our Anticipated Tournaments -list
These files have been posted under "Latest Schedule Links" under a new heading on the right side of the page titled "Important Links".

The response to the new jerseys has been quite positive. The "big club", the junior A Storm, will debut their jerseys at the team's home opener on September 21st. I believe we will be the first Junior Storm club to wear the new jerseys in game action (should make for some interesting photos!). I would encourage folks to explore the Co-op cup links on the right side. It seems that a strong collection of teams will be competing this year.

September 17th is our season opener vs. Halton Hills. We have had very limited success against this team in the past. With our new approach and players, I believe this year will be a different story!

Go Storm Go !!!

Ken