eee “new format for Page 28 Cassiar Courier November 1989 Minor Hockey GENERAL MEETING The first C.M.H.A. meeting was held Thursday, ber 5th. Unfortunately, dance by parents was low. Thanks goes to those who did attend. These meetings are for parents to have a say in what happens with Cassiar Minor Hockey. You can't be heard if you don't attend. So, please, make the effort to attend the next General Meeting. Notices will be up around town advertising and will be listed on the rolling ads on Channel 8. Allan Johnston _ General Octo- atten- PRACTICES Minor Hockey practices began - Tuesday, October 10th. Minor hoc- key did not receive the schedule of practice times confirmed until October 9th. Please accept our apologies for this inconvenience. Some things just can't be helped! Coaches for each division are as follows: Mike Landucci, Head NOVICE Coach for all divisions Bob Wilson ATOM Eldon Hardy Rick Callaway PEE WEE Jody Miller Richard Knowles David Liddle, Assistant BANTAM/MIDGET John Sethen (Cancelled) David Madore David Liddle has also assisted_ coaching in other divisions. This is very much appreciated. BOTTLE DRIVE We now have a Bottle Drive Co-Ordinator, Steve Cross. Ken Manderson will be assisting Steve so if you have any beer bottles you'd like to get rid of before the drive, contact Steve or Ken. Funds raised from these drives will be used to help send our teams to tournaments. As you are aware we must travel several hundred miles each time, at con- siderable expense. All hockey parents with vehicles are asked to help with this fund raiser. BINGO The first Cassiar Minor Hoc- key Bingo was held October 14th. We have combined with Blue Valley Figure Skating on this fund rais- er, as both clubs have low enrol- ment this year. The bingo has a this year and it has stimulated interest once again in the game. Many thanks to Marg Whalen and Nancy Gleason for their time and effort spent on organizing this bingo. Thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard at making this a success. TEAM SPONSORS The Novice Division of Minor Hockey are very pleased to an- nounce they are being sponsored by Garry Periard, owner of the Sportsman Luncheonette and Joey Pal of Joey's Stereo and Sound. The Novices anxiously await the arrival of their new shirts and ‘ber 7th. socks bearing these businesses' logos. They will be worn proud- ly. Our thanks to Garry and Joey for their support of Cassiar Min- or Hockey. TOURNAMENTS The Atoms have been to attend Kitimat's December 2nd and 3rd. As Cassiar is an isolated community, it takes a great deal of time and effort to put travel and accommo- dation together. We do hope all members will make the effort to see these tournaments become a reality for our children. Our players practice faithfully so let's make games (which is where it's really at!) them. invited tournament POWER SKATING Our teams will again be taking power skating from Jody Miller, Figure Skating Pro. As was seen from last year, this gives our players greater skill in all areas of hockey play. Power skating will be once a week from now until December 31st, at which time it will be renegotiat- ed. FUN DAY On Saturday, October 2Z2ist two in-town Minor Hockey games were held at the Cassiar Arena. The Novice division picked up three players from the Atoms, likewise, the Atoms picked up four Novices to make their teams complete. It was very exciting watching these youngsters put their skills into action. The results and goals scored were as £ollows: Novice A - 5 Goals scored by: Jeffery Johnston (2) Dillon Vanier (2) Dustin Vallaincourt (1) Novice B - 2 Goals scored by: Kristian Evans (1) Travis Knudslien (1) Atom A - 8 Goals scored by: Jeffery Johnston (8) Atom B - 7 Goals scored by: Robby Howard (2) Kirby Payne (4) Chris Landucci (1) Thanks to all the volunteers who helped to put these games to- gether. Special thanks to Mike Landucci for all his help at both games. BANTAM/MIDGET EXHIBITION GAME A “before the season” Ban- tam/Midget game was held on Octo- Cassiar's Bantam/Mid- gets picked up a few over-age players to compete against Watson Lake, who did the same. The teams consisted of the following players: CASSIAR Vince Maki Danny Waiters Jason Hardy Troy Creyke Shannon Joseph Leslie Creyke Garrad Huber Dave Liddle Robbie Randell Marty Marion” possible for Coach - John Sethen Assistant - Dave Madore WATSON LAKE Shawn Einerson Marl Brodhagen Kevin Adams Cori Jamieson Jeremy Tucker Lorn Desrosiers. Brian Lund John Hearty Shawn Thompson Coach - Ernie Jamieson Unfortunately, Cassiar was defeated by Watson Lake. Never- theless, the players performed well with good Sportsmanship. Goalie, Vince Maki, had to cons- tantly keep alert as Watson Lake players were never far away. The game finished with Watson Lake winning 9 to 2. Congratulations to all goal scorers: CASSIAR David Liddle; assist Danny Walters Robbie Randell; assist Shannon Joseph WATSON LAKE John Hearty; assist Jeremy Tucker, Cory Jamieson Jeremy Tucker; assist Shawn Thompson Jeremy Tucker; assist Lorn Desrosiers Lorn Desrosiers; assist Jeremy Tucker Cory Jamieson; assist Brian Lund Mark Brodhagen,; assist Lorn Desrosiers Mark Brodhagen; assist Lorn Desrosiers Mark Brodhagen Mark Brodhagen; assist Kevin Adams BANTAM/MIDGET CANCELLATION It is with much regret the Executive of Cassiar Minor Hockey Association has had to eliminate the Bantam/Midget division of Minor Hockey in Cassiar. This has resulted due toa lack of participation by Midget players. As Senior Hockey is allowing boys of age 14 and up to join, Midget players have consequently failed to join Minor Hockey; and those who have, fail to show up for practice. Minor Hockey can- not support that attitude. It is very unfortunate, as plans’ for this division to attend out-of- town tournaments representing Cassiar were being confirmed. Consequently, the Bantam division will now be practicing with the PeeWees and we will concentrate our energy on making their season of Minor Hockey fulfilling. PLEASE SUPPORT MINOR HOCKEY