Labor Day in Valencia

We headed off to Valencia for the Labor Day tournament with two practices under our belt and 12 eager boys. The first four games weren't quite what we expected but faced a better team in the championship. The final outcome wasn't what we had hoped for, but everyone had a great time!!

We stayed at LaQuinta again and are so thankful they welcome hockey teams. We were able to have our pizza party in their breakfast area and enjoyed refreshments by the pool every night. The boys were able to enjoy the swimming pool on this trip - the weather was so warm!!

It was a great way to start our season!!!

Sleepover and pool party!

I just love this group of boys!!! They had a great time swimming, playing street hockey, badminton and Xbox, listening to "that music" and laughing. They were like a bunch of girls when it came time to be quiet and go to sleep. I think it was about 4:00 before the last ones finally fell asleep. Rick and I only made it until 2:30. I apologize to all the parents for letting them stay up so late. They just wouldn't be quiet!! You could tell they were happy to be back together again. Great group of boys we have.

Bantam year-end party

Sadly, our wonderful season has come to an end. This was the best travel hockey season our family has ever been involved with. This was the greatest group of boys and parents. We were so very lucky. Preston continues to recover from his broken leg and hopes to return to the ice in the late summer. Mike O'Maley is looking forward to his trip to Seattle for the Select Camp at the end of April. A few boys are headed off to Colorado Springs for the AFA Camp and a couple are going to the Colorado College camp. We will miss everyone but are looking forward to next season. We had a BBQ at our house and I was so happy most of the boys were able to come.


Thank you all for an incredible hockey year - we are so appreciative Michael was able to play with this group of '93's as well. See you at the rink!!!

Pikes Peak Tournament

Our team traveled to Colorado Springs on Wednesday, February 13th and arrived throughout the day. Pikes Peak was beautiful every morning with the sun coming up. The boys started off a bit shaky after arriving late Wednesday night and playing on the "big" ice Thursday morning. By Friday they were ready to go. We played teams from Colorado, Texas, Illinois and California. We made it to the championship bracket and won that game with a penalty shot, in overtime, from Niko. We faced the Illinois Sabres in the championship game on Monday morning. The game was tied at the end of regulation and we lost in overtime. It was a great weekend and the boys played so well. A good time was had by all.

Making the "Video"

Our boys are now stars in their own video posted on You Tube!

David made a video of some awesome saves, great goals and big hits for the Colorado Springs tournament video contest. We've got some Arnold, some Beach Boys and some sushi!

Great job David!!!