Monday, December 31, 2007

Happy New Year Storm Fans

Burlington Golden Horseshoe Tournament Results
Congratulations to London for winning the Golden Horseshoe Tounament by a score of 6-1 over the Chicago Young American in the finals. -results

Thursday Dec 27th at 11:45AM vs. Burlington (Loss 2-1) -no photos
Thursday Dec 27th at 6:30PM vs. Oshawa (Tie 1-1) -photos
Friday Dec 28th at 9:30AM vs. Niagara Falls (Win 3-1) -photos
Friday Dec 28th at 6:30PM vs. Markham Waxers (Loss 2-0) -photos
Saturday Dec 29th at 10:30AM vs. North Central (Win 4-1) -photos




A few words from coach Joe

Hey folks just wanted to drop a quick line to you all to discuss the
progress of our team. We have continued to improve in all aspects of
our game. The kids seem to be starting to buy into our systems and
executing them at a higher level than before. It's a tough hill to
climb sometimes, especially for teams that are not used to winning (difficulty learning how to win, playing with a lead etc.). We, the coaching staff, are sensing that the team is beginning to overcome this as they continue to learn to compete at a higher level. They are starting to believe that they are a good team and are playing with a great deal of confidence and urgency. We are both happy and proud of the strides this team has taken since August and hope that everyone will continue to drive, and work hard towards playing at this level and striving to get to the next level.

This is a "process" and a long season. As long as
we keep our focus on the main things, development, learning,
competing and having fun doing it, we should continue to see this upward climb.

As we enter the new year and then the home stretch to the
playdowns, we must get "geared up" while continuing to focus on our goals, both individual and team, and continue to climb those hills to get to the level we will need to be at for success in the Playdowns.

We as a coaching staff are really enjoying coaching this group
of kids and hope that you are all very satisfied with the team's
performance and development so far.

While we remain very proud of them, we will continue to push them along to higher levels and continued successes.

All the best, (coach Joe)


Upcoming Action

Monday Jan 7th vs. Oakville, 7:35 River Oaks B -map

Go Storm Go!!!Ken

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas Storm Fans



The team finished the pre-Christmas portion of the season with wins against St. Catherines and Grey Bruce sandwiching a tough lose to the strong Welland Tigers.

Yesterday, the squad suited up against the parents. Unlike past matches against the parents, this was a close, competitive game until the very end. The grown ups were decisively weaker in team speed, defensive play and transition. In spite of this, we rallied and edged the "kids" (by my count).

In the previous years, the grown ups used size, speed and team play to their advantage and "toyed" with the team. These days have clearly come to an end. I suspect the team will have their way with the dads in the future.

I will try to catch up with the photos over the next week or so.

Merry Christmas to all, Ken



Grey Bruce -photos
Markham Waxers (exhibion game) -photos
Welland photos -photos
Hamilton photos -photos
Halton photos -photos


Upcoming Action

Burlington Golden Horseshoe Tournament -schedule

Thursday Dec 27th at 11:45AM against Burlington (Loss 2-1)
Thursday Dec 27th at 6:30PM against Oshawa (Tie 1-1)
Friday Dec 28th at 9:30AM vs. Niagara Falls (Win 3-1)
Friday Dec 28th at 6:30PM vs. Markham Waxers (Loss 2-0)
Saturday Dec 29th at 10:30AM vs. North Central (Win 4-1) -photos

Playoffs TBA

Go Storm Go!!!Ken

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Exhibition Game Goes to Shoot Out

Both teams shoot..., twice !!!
Fun time had by all. Rematch..., Burlington Tournament
Photos -photos


Welland photos -photos
Hamilton photos -photos
Halton photos -photos

Burlington and St Catherines photos to be uploaded shortly....

Upcoming Action



Next game action Monday Dec 17th at 7:30PM against St. Catherines at WERC1



Go Storm Go!!!Ken

Friday, December 14, 2007

Guelph 2 - St. Catherines 2 !!!

Rematch on Monday

Welland photos -photos
Hamilton photos -photos
Halton photos -photos

Burlington and St Catherines photos to be uploaded shortly....

Upcoming Action

Next game action Monday Dec 17th at 7:30PM against St. Catherines at WERC1


Go Storm Go!!!

Ken

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Welland 2 - Guelph 0 !!!

Battled hard but lost a tough one Saturday

Welland photos -photos
Hamilton photos -photos
Halton photos -photos

Burlington photos to be uploaded shortly....

Upcoming Action

Next game action Friday Dec 14th at 7:30PM against St. Catherines at Sportsplex 1 -map

Also an exhibition game has been set up Saturday December 15th @11:15 vs Markham Waxers Peewee "AAA" (1995) -map



Go Storm Go!!!

Ken