5-5 Tie...Parent Meeting & Tonights Practice

Well what can I say about the game with San Jose? We asked the kids to focus on 3 things: intensity, positional play and hustle. I felt they did a great job at all three and they played a terrific game from start to finish.

We recognized 4 players after the game...3 stars and "The Hardest Working Man...aka the Hardhat Award" Cole, Aaron and Cameron won the 3 stars and Tyler Starbeck won the the Hardhat for turning in a solid solid effort on both sides of the puck.

You should all be very proud of your players they played great.


Thank you to the parents who were able to make our parent meeting tonight. I will work with Michelle to try an organize more of these through out the season. I think it is helpful to get everyone together from time to time. Next time I suggest that we meet at The Sonoma Chicken Coop....I heard Blackhawks eat for free!!! So in case you missed the meeting here's the recap:

* Be on time to dryland before games.
* Wear your Blackhawks tee shirts and or warm ups to games.
* We're are going to LA over MLK, staying home for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
* We are going to use our funds left over from summer for clinics with Jamie Baker.
* Keep all comments about our kids, other kids, other coaches and officials positive. We always take the high road. You will hear plenty of comments from other teams, parents etc. Just keep it positive or ignore them.


Tonight's practice was probably the best practice we have had all season...I know I already said that but that was then and this is now. The boys worked hard, they listened and they are really starting to get fundamentals of the game down. We are running some pretty complex drills this season which is a departure from my normal plan...however...the boys have surprised me with their ability to learn and execute some of these very very complex drills. I am really excited because the more sophisticated drills they are able the master the more sophisticated hockey they are able to play. We have already begun to see this with their ability to break the puck out as a team.

Thanks again parents for all your help, dedication and commitment. I am looking forward to the rest of this season.

Cheers,
Coach