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NEW MEETING DATE
New Waterford Minor Hockey
Annual General Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:00p
at NWDCC (upstairs)
New Waterford Minor Hockey Banquet
Friday, May 18th at New Waterford Firehall
5:30p - Tots, Novice & Atom Teams Attend
7:00p - PeeWee & Midget Teams Attend
New Waterford Pee Wee A Sharks
Win Bronze Medals
at Provincial Championships in Dartmouth
The New Waterford Peewee 'A' Sharks captured bronze at the 2012 Nova Scotia Peewee 'A' Provincials last weekend at the Bowles Arena in Dartmouth.
The Sharks posted a record of 2-2 during the three day provincial tournament.
The New Waterford club opened the tournament on Friday with a heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss to Acadia before defeating Dartmouth 7-6 on Saturday afternoon and suffering a 4-3 loss to South Shore (Bridgewater) later in the evening.
The Sharks claimed the bronze medal with a 3-0 shutout win over the Truro Bearcats on Sunday morning.
The coaching staff would like to congratulate all team members on their showing at the provincials and also for the great season!
Deadline Change for Community Press
There has been a deadline change for this week only for the New Waterford & Area Community Press section "Minor Hockey Score Board". The deadline is now Monday, April 2nd by 10pm.
The reason for the deadline change this week is due to the holiday Friday (Good Friday).... the Community Press will released on Thursday, April 5th which means the deadline to submit articles etc... is Tuesday by 3pm.
Please be advised that we are now taking just scores from Tournament/Provincial action only!. Any other games including exhibition will require full information such as goal scorers from both teams, date the game was played on, score and goaltenders for both teams.
Coaches, Managers and Parents are encouraged to send scores along to the Community Press' "Minor Hockey Score Board" by e-mailing minorhockeyscores@hotmail.ca.
**If any coaches or parents want articles, thank yous etc.... please e-mail the above e-mail address... thank yous will be posted in the final edition of the New Waterford & Area Community Press section "Minor Hockey Score Board" for the Friday, April 13th release. The deadline for the final edition of the "Minor Hockey Score Board" will be Tuesday, April 10th by 10pm **
Thank you and good luck the rest of the season,
Jeremy Fraser, Sports Writer - New Waterford & Area Community Press
The final edition of the New Waterford & Area Community Press section "Minor Hockey Score Board" will be released on Friday, April 13th 2012.
Please be advised that we are now taking just scores from Tournament/Provincial action only!.Any other games including exhibition will require full information such as goal scorers from both teams, date the game was played on, score and goaltenders for both teams.
The reason for this final date is due to the SEDMA Minor Hockey Tournament taking place in Halifax during the Easter weekend.
Coaches, Managers and Parents are encouraged to send scores along to the Community Press' "Minor Hockey Score Board" by e-mailing minorhockeyscores@hotmail.ca.
The deadline to submit scores is every Tuesday at 10pm unless other wise posted in the recent Community Press.
Thank you and good luck the rest of the season,
Jeremy Fraser, Sports writer - New Waterford & Area Community Press
Congratulations to John MacLeod of New Waterford on winning $2,629.50
in the Sunday, March 11th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.
The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!
Nova Scotia Minor Midget AAA Provincial Tournament (Inverness Arena)
Thursday, March 8th
12:00p - South Shore (0) vs Truro (1)
02:00p - Strait Richmond (2) vs Bedford (3)
04:00p - CB West (5) vs New Waterford Sharks (1)
06:00p - East Hants (4) vs South Shore (2)
Friday, March 9th
08:00a - Bedford (0) vs CB West (5)
10:00a - New Waterford Sharks (2) vs South Shore (4)
12:00p - Strait Richmond (3) vs East Hants (4)
02:00p - Truro (4) vs CB West (2)
04:00p - South Shore (0) vs Bedford (0)
06:00p - New Waterford Sharks (7) vs Strait Richmond (1)
08:00p - East Hants (1) vs Truro (2)
Saturday, March 10th
10:00a - Truro (8) vs Strait Richmond (0)
12:00p - Bedford (0) vs New Waterford Sharks (0)
04:00p - CB West (1) vs East Hants (3)
Sunday, March 11th
08:30a - (Semi Final #1) - Truro (6) vs Bedford (2)
10:30a - (Semi Final #2) - East Hants (3) vs CB West (1)
02:00p - (Championship Game) - Truro (1) vs East Hants (0)
Midget 'AAA' Sharks win Cape Breton Cup - Off to Provincials
The New Waterford Midget 'AAA' Sharks captured the 2012 Cape Breton Cup as they defeated the Strait Richmond Pirates 6-3 in front of a large crowd at the New Waterford & District Community Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The Sharks jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period thanks to goals by Kenzie Campbell at 12:20, Josh Head at 8:27 and Chris Young with 58 seconds remaining in the period. Strait Richmond would get crawl their way back into the game in the second period as Morgan Timmons scored at 13:50 and Mitchell Shannon found the back of the net less then a minute later to pull the Pirates to within one. New Waterford refused to go away as Brendan MacLean made the score 4-2 as netted his first goal of the tournament at 5:41 of the second period beating Pirates goaltender Bryce Knott on the blocker side. Again Strait Richmond battled back cutting the Sharks lead to one as Mitchell Warner scored his third goal of the tournament at 11:24 of the third period. The New Waterford club would then secure the win with goals coming off the sticks of Shane Desrosiers at 5:41 and Brandon Syms at 3:17 of the third period. Gabe Dowie was in goal for the Sharks in the win while Cameron Burke was replaced by Bryce Knott following the Sharks second goal, Burke did suffer the loss in goal for the Pirates.
Not only did the Sharks win the Cape Breton Cup on Sunday, earlier in the day New Waterford clinched their spot in the 2012 Nova Scotia Midget 'AAA' Provincial Championships with a 6-5 win over the Cape Breton County Islanders, joining the Sharks in the provincials are the Strait Richmond Pirates who defeated the Sydney Steelers 3-1 in their semi-final game on Sunday morning.
The Sharks would like to thank everyone who came out and supported them during the the regional playdowns last weekend at the New Waterford & District Community Centre.
Next 5 Days Schedule
Wednesday, March 7th
5:30p - Novice Practice
6:30p - PeeWee A Practice
7:30p - Midget B
Thursday, March 8th
4:30p - Atom Metro Team 1
5:20p - Atom B Practice
Friday, March 9th - Idle
Saturday, March 10th
8:50a - 10:50a - Free Skate & Pancake Breakfast (Note: There is a cost for the breakfast)
11:00a - Development Ice (PeeWee A)
1:00p - Tots
Sunday, March 11th
9:30a - Tots
10:30a - Novice Practice
Congratulations to Larry Forward of New Waterford on winning $3,146
in the Sunday, March 4th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.
The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!
Note: The last NWMHA Even Split draw for the season will take place on Sunday, March 18th.
Congratulations to Honey & Londa MacKinnon of New Waterford on winning $3,010
in the Sunday, February 26th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.
The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!
Congratulations to Dana MacIsaac of New Waterford on winning $2,747
in the Sunday, February 19th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.
The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!
Congratulations to Beryl MacKay of New Waterford on winning $3,111
in the Sunday, February 12th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.
The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!
Development Ice Schedule
Saturday, February 11th - PeeWee A @ 1:40p (Power Skating Session with Janet Harvey)
Saturday, February 18th - Atom Metro @ 10:30a (Power Skating Session with Janet Harvey)
Saturday, February 25th - Cancelled due to Midget AAA & PeeWee A Playdowns
Congratulations to Shelley Sherlock of New Waterford on winning $3,300
in the Sunday, February 5th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.
The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!
Congratulations to Donna Ropek of New Waterford on winning $3,285
in the Sunday, January 29th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.
The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!
10 Ways to be a GREAT Hockey Parent
Role of the Parent
The minor hockey parent will play a pivotal role in the hockey experience for both their sons and daughters. The minor hockey parent will wear many different hats throughout the course of their child's minor hockey career including cheerleader, fundraiser, transporting child to and from rink, and role model.
It is however important that as parents, you do not become focused on winning and losing and gold medals and rich contracts. The reality is that less than 1% of children who start out playing hockey will go onto make a living playing hockey. To this end, it is important that parents emphasize the child’s enjoyment when playing the game. Focus on what the child wants- having fun, meeting new friends, being active and all the social and life skills that your child will develop as a result of their involvement in the game. As parents, you make a lot of sacrifices in order for your child to play the hockey, however it is important that your child know their are no strings attached. You are there to support them and to help provide opportunities for them.
Ten ways to be a great minor hockey parent:
1) Get involved with your child's team in a positive manner.
2) Let your child know you enjoy having them involved in the game.
3) Don't lose perspective: emphasize the values learned from being involved in the game.
4) Be supportive.
5) Model respective behavior for your child.
6) Support your child in both victory and defeat.
7) Make safety, respect, and fair play priorities.
8) Provide emotional support to your child.
9) Encourage your child to participate, but do not pressure them into playing.
10) Communicate with your child's coach in a professional manner
Tidy Dressing Room Reminder
Coaches, Players and Parents: Please ensure that you tidy up the
dressing room before you leave after your game or practice,
whether it be at your own New Waterford & Disctict Community
Centre or another arena that you are visiting. Picking up used tape,
plastic bottles and and any other visible garbage before you leave
will result in a clean dressing room for the next group.
HOCKEY CANADA& #39;S NEW HEAD CONTACT RULE
The New Waterford & District Minor Hockey Association is excited to welcome players, parents, coaches, referees and fans to the 2011/2012 season.
We are just getting things in place to begin the season and a tentative ice schedule should be available soon. Please check back often for updates. Once ice times are scheduled, a coach will be calling to ensure that each player is informed about his/her scheduled ice times.
The 2011/2012 New Waterford Minor Hockey Executive Committee consists of the following: President, Donnie Burke, Vice President, Lori Reid, Treasurer, Sherri Cameron, Secretary, Kevin Crosby and Registrar, Pam Pearson.
Other positions that are still available for interested volunteers are Equipment Manager and Even Split Coordinator(s).
If you have not registered yet or if you know someone who may be interested in playing or volunteering for one of the above positions, please let us know by e-mailing us at nwsharks@hotmail.com
"Keep Your Stick On The Ice"