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Hudson Hockey News HUDSON YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION January 08
The Puck Stops Here!
Babineau Named Crusaders' Head Coach The Hudson Crusaders have named Don Babineau as their new head coach.
Division III and Division I colleges and Tier II Junior A teams.
Babineau has eight years of coaching experience in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League, including head coaching stints with the Northwest Wisconsin Knights, whom he led to a league championship, and the St. Paul Lakers.
Babineau previously coached Crusaders assistant coaches Marc Hanson and Ted Urschel during their MJHL playing careers.
“We’re excited to have an individual with Don’s expertise and enthusiasm lead our team,” said Crusaders president Harry Urschel. Babineau has participated in five national tournaments three as a player and two as a coach. A Champlin, Minn., native, Babineau has also promoted over 50 players to NCAA
velopment. “The Crusaders would like to thank former coach Chris Lepper for his service in putting together an outstanding group of young athletes and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Urschel.
“The Crusaders would like to thank the Minnesota Owls for releasing Don from his assistant coaching duties to join our team,” said Harry Urschel. With Babineau aboard, the Crusaders have their reorganization in place for accelerated player improvement. Dean and Pete Talafous will continue to work with the players on off-ice skill development at TotalHockeyUSA while consultant Scott Meyer was recently named to teach individual on-ice player de-
Do you love hockey?
Arena.
Friday, January 18th - 7:05 PM
Can’t afford to take the family to a Wild game?
Crusader players are studentathletes ages 16-20 with aspirations of advancing to collegiate hockey. These players come from all over the United States, and stay with Hudson families during their hockey season.
Saturday, January 19th - 7:05
That’s right! The Hudson Crusaders are partners with the Hudson Hockey Association and play their home games in Gornick
Come cheer on the Crusaders…
JAN 5 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game JAN 6 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game JAN 9 - 7:00 - 8:00 PM Arena Mngmt Board Meeting JAN 18 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game - Family Night JAN 19 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game - Family Night JAN 20 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game JAN 23 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM HHA Board Meeting Hudson Golf Club JAN 24 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game
Inside This Issue
Hudson Crusaders Family Event
Do you know that Hudson is home to the #3 ranked Minnesota Junior Hockey League team?
Calendar of Events
Kids wearing their hockey jerseys get in free, and adults get in for reduced admission ($3.00).
THREE PLAYERS PROMOTED TO NAHL
2
CRUSADERS’ HOCKEY
2
TAKE CARE OF YOUR RINK
3
USEFUL INFORMATION
4
COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS
4
Hudson Hockey News Three players promoted to NAHL Three Minnesota Junior Hockey League players celebrated promotions over the holidays, with Hudson Crusaders goaltender Randy Johnson and St. Paul Lakers goaltender Zak Reneau and forward A.J. Knapp all advancing to the North American Hockey League’s North Iowa Outlaws.
young man and a great asset to our program and we wish him nothing but success in North Iowa,” said Crusaders president Harry Urschel.
Reneau, the MJHL Goaltender of the Month for November, posted a 6-7 mark this year with a 4.59 goals-against average and a .874 save percentage. After With the Crusaders, making 10 saves in Johnson held a 7-3 record this season to 40 minutes of action in his NAHL debut on compliment a 3.76 Saturday, he picked goals-against average and a .899 save up his first win the next night, stopping percentage. 31 shots in a 5-3 vic“Randy is a fine
tory over the Springfield Jr. Blues. “This is a great accomplishment for these guys and we’re looking forward to following their progress,” said Lakers coach Stu Ronsberg. The Outlaws sit in first place in the NAHL’s Central Division with an 19-7-1 record.
The Hudson Crusaders CRUSADE A goal undertaken with great enthusiasm.
Crusader Hockey is a venue for young high school graduates to continue to develop their hockey skills through education, practice, fun and sporting events. As a partner of the Hudson Hockey Association and a member of the Minnesota Junior Hockey League, Crusader Hockey has a commitment to ensuring that our players enjoy an
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environment of learning and positive feedback.
to their craft, leadership, moral living, and charitable giving of self to the community.
We are also committed to helping promote the advancement of players and coaches to the college level. Our commitment to our players encourages each individual participant to meet their potential through dedication
Crusader Website: www.lechampiondehockey.com MNJHL Website: www.mnjhl.com
Hudson Hockey News Take Care of Your Rink! The Hudson Hockey Association is very fortunate to own and operate our own ice rinks. This benefits the members by assuring we get prime time practice and game slots hours. More importantly, it is the financial benefit that the members receive. We are not subject to a City Park and Rec department charging the Association for use of the facility. Organizations like Woodbury have to lease ice from the city of Woodbury or other communities at a cost between $150-$175 per hour. With the current team sizes and the average HHA skater scheduled for 55 hours of ice time, our ice rental in a city owned arena would exceed $700 per skater. We are very fortunate to own and operate the Hudson Civic Center . With this ownership comes the responsibility to take care of the Arena. A month ago there was a rock thrown through one of the glass doors in the Raider rink. The damage was not from an attempted break-in but simply kids in our association throwing rocks at each other. The cost to repair the door was $937.00. In order to maintain safety and minimize our operational expenses, we ask that each HHA member take pride in the ownership of our Civic Center . Treat the rink like it is your own home. •
Volunteer for Arena Support to keep the facility looking clean and well maintained.
•
Pick up after yourself. There are trash bins throughout the building...please use them.
•
Remind our youth skaters that the use of sticks, pucks and balls is limited to the ice surface only.
•
The rink is not a place for running, wheely shoes, or horseplay.
•
No one under the age of 16 should be in the mechanical or zamboni rooms.
•
No kids are allowed in the concession stand.
Please do your part to keep our rinks safe and well maintained for our youth skaters. It is your home away from home. Thank you, The HHA Arena Management Board
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The Puck Stops Here! HUDSON YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Hudson Youth Hockey Assoc. 1820 Hanley Road Hudson, WI 54016-9368
Have an Idea or an Article?
Phone: 715-386-3535 Fax: 715-634-0822
Please email your ideas or articles to: [email protected]
We’re on the web! http://www.hudsonhockey.com
Useful Information Rink Locators
Skate Sharpening & Equipment
Hockey Associations/Leagues
www.arenamaps.com
Treadmill Sports 325 Garfield St Somerset, WI 54025 (715) 247-5401
www.waha-hockey.com
www.rinkfinder.com Education & Training www.usahockey.com
www.showcasehockey.com
Cunningham’s Sports 9965 Hudson Rd Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 738-2444 Dick’s Sporting Goods Tamarack Village 8292 Tamarack Village Woodbury, MN 55125
Board Members Russ Lewis President Phone: 377-7870
Jeff Hommes Chair - Arena Managment Board Phone: 381-9673
Jim Dardine Age Level Rep - Bantam Level Phone: 386-8164
Dan Takkunen Treasurer Phone: 381-5349
Angie Steiner Scheduler Phone: 531-1189
Devin Willi Age Level Rep - Girls Phone: 386-1537
Del Rochen VP Hockey Operations Phone: 386-7074
Crystal Howard Age Level Rep - Levels 1 and 2 Phone: 381-0095
Rob Kein VP Support Hockey Operations Phone: 531-0459
Adam Danielson Level 3 Rep Phone: 381-3094
Rick Hansen Chair of Coaches & Player Development Phone: 381-0320
Chris Bahl VP Admin Support Phone: 549-0086
Stacy Dove Age Level Rep - Squirt LevelPhone: 549-5849
Sandy Calvert Secretary Phone: 377-0864
Bob Quade Age Level Rep - PeeWee Level Phone: 549-5386
Copyright © 2007 Hudson Youth Hockey Association . All Rights Reserved
The Puck Stops Here!
Babineau Named Crusaders' Head Coach The Hudson Crusaders have named Don Babineau as their new head coach.
Division III and Division I colleges and Tier II Junior A teams.
Babineau has eight years of coaching experience in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League, including head coaching stints with the Northwest Wisconsin Knights, whom he led to a league championship, and the St. Paul Lakers.
Babineau previously coached Crusaders assistant coaches Marc Hanson and Ted Urschel during their MJHL playing careers.
“We’re excited to have an individual with Don’s expertise and enthusiasm lead our team,” said Crusaders president Harry Urschel. Babineau has participated in five national tournaments three as a player and two as a coach. A Champlin, Minn., native, Babineau has also promoted over 50 players to NCAA
velopment. “The Crusaders would like to thank former coach Chris Lepper for his service in putting together an outstanding group of young athletes and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Urschel.
“The Crusaders would like to thank the Minnesota Owls for releasing Don from his assistant coaching duties to join our team,” said Harry Urschel. With Babineau aboard, the Crusaders have their reorganization in place for accelerated player improvement. Dean and Pete Talafous will continue to work with the players on off-ice skill development at TotalHockeyUSA while consultant Scott Meyer was recently named to teach individual on-ice player de-
Do you love hockey?
Arena.
Friday, January 18th - 7:05 PM
Can’t afford to take the family to a Wild game?
Crusader players are studentathletes ages 16-20 with aspirations of advancing to collegiate hockey. These players come from all over the United States, and stay with Hudson families during their hockey season.
Saturday, January 19th - 7:05
That’s right! The Hudson Crusaders are partners with the Hudson Hockey Association and play their home games in Gornick
Come cheer on the Crusaders…
JAN 5 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game JAN 6 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game JAN 9 - 7:00 - 8:00 PM Arena Mngmt Board Meeting JAN 18 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game - Family Night JAN 19 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game - Family Night JAN 20 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game JAN 23 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM HHA Board Meeting Hudson Golf Club JAN 24 - 7:05 PM Crusaders Game
Inside This Issue
Hudson Crusaders Family Event
Do you know that Hudson is home to the #3 ranked Minnesota Junior Hockey League team?
Calendar of Events
Kids wearing their hockey jerseys get in free, and adults get in for reduced admission ($3.00).
THREE PLAYERS PROMOTED TO NAHL
2
CRUSADERS’ HOCKEY
2
TAKE CARE OF YOUR RINK
3
USEFUL INFORMATION
4
COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS
4
Hudson Hockey News Three players promoted to NAHL Three Minnesota Junior Hockey League players celebrated promotions over the holidays, with Hudson Crusaders goaltender Randy Johnson and St. Paul Lakers goaltender Zak Reneau and forward A.J. Knapp all advancing to the North American Hockey League’s North Iowa Outlaws.
young man and a great asset to our program and we wish him nothing but success in North Iowa,” said Crusaders president Harry Urschel.
Reneau, the MJHL Goaltender of the Month for November, posted a 6-7 mark this year with a 4.59 goals-against average and a .874 save percentage. After With the Crusaders, making 10 saves in Johnson held a 7-3 record this season to 40 minutes of action in his NAHL debut on compliment a 3.76 Saturday, he picked goals-against average and a .899 save up his first win the next night, stopping percentage. 31 shots in a 5-3 vic“Randy is a fine
tory over the Springfield Jr. Blues. “This is a great accomplishment for these guys and we’re looking forward to following their progress,” said Lakers coach Stu Ronsberg. The Outlaws sit in first place in the NAHL’s Central Division with an 19-7-1 record.
The Hudson Crusaders CRUSADE A goal undertaken with great enthusiasm.
Crusader Hockey is a venue for young high school graduates to continue to develop their hockey skills through education, practice, fun and sporting events. As a partner of the Hudson Hockey Association and a member of the Minnesota Junior Hockey League, Crusader Hockey has a commitment to ensuring that our players enjoy an
Page 2
environment of learning and positive feedback.
to their craft, leadership, moral living, and charitable giving of self to the community.
We are also committed to helping promote the advancement of players and coaches to the college level. Our commitment to our players encourages each individual participant to meet their potential through dedication
Crusader Website: www.lechampiondehockey.com MNJHL Website: www.mnjhl.com
Hudson Hockey News Take Care of Your Rink! The Hudson Hockey Association is very fortunate to own and operate our own ice rinks. This benefits the members by assuring we get prime time practice and game slots hours. More importantly, it is the financial benefit that the members receive. We are not subject to a City Park and Rec department charging the Association for use of the facility. Organizations like Woodbury have to lease ice from the city of Woodbury or other communities at a cost between $150-$175 per hour. With the current team sizes and the average HHA skater scheduled for 55 hours of ice time, our ice rental in a city owned arena would exceed $700 per skater. We are very fortunate to own and operate the Hudson Civic Center . With this ownership comes the responsibility to take care of the Arena. A month ago there was a rock thrown through one of the glass doors in the Raider rink. The damage was not from an attempted break-in but simply kids in our association throwing rocks at each other. The cost to repair the door was $937.00. In order to maintain safety and minimize our operational expenses, we ask that each HHA member take pride in the ownership of our Civic Center . Treat the rink like it is your own home. •
Volunteer for Arena Support to keep the facility looking clean and well maintained.
•
Pick up after yourself. There are trash bins throughout the building...please use them.
•
Remind our youth skaters that the use of sticks, pucks and balls is limited to the ice surface only.
•
The rink is not a place for running, wheely shoes, or horseplay.
•
No one under the age of 16 should be in the mechanical or zamboni rooms.
•
No kids are allowed in the concession stand.
Please do your part to keep our rinks safe and well maintained for our youth skaters. It is your home away from home. Thank you, The HHA Arena Management Board
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The Puck Stops Here! HUDSON YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Hudson Youth Hockey Assoc. 1820 Hanley Road Hudson, WI 54016-9368
Have an Idea or an Article?
Phone: 715-386-3535 Fax: 715-634-0822
Please email your ideas or articles to: [email protected]
We’re on the web! http://www.hudsonhockey.com
Useful Information Rink Locators
Skate Sharpening & Equipment
Hockey Associations/Leagues
www.arenamaps.com
Treadmill Sports 325 Garfield St Somerset, WI 54025 (715) 247-5401
www.waha-hockey.com
www.rinkfinder.com Education & Training www.usahockey.com
www.showcasehockey.com
Cunningham’s Sports 9965 Hudson Rd Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 738-2444 Dick’s Sporting Goods Tamarack Village 8292 Tamarack Village Woodbury, MN 55125
Board Members Russ Lewis President Phone: 377-7870
Jeff Hommes Chair - Arena Managment Board Phone: 381-9673
Jim Dardine Age Level Rep - Bantam Level Phone: 386-8164
Dan Takkunen Treasurer Phone: 381-5349
Angie Steiner Scheduler Phone: 531-1189
Devin Willi Age Level Rep - Girls Phone: 386-1537
Del Rochen VP Hockey Operations Phone: 386-7074
Crystal Howard Age Level Rep - Levels 1 and 2 Phone: 381-0095
Rob Kein VP Support Hockey Operations Phone: 531-0459
Adam Danielson Level 3 Rep Phone: 381-3094
Rick Hansen Chair of Coaches & Player Development Phone: 381-0320
Chris Bahl VP Admin Support Phone: 549-0086
Stacy Dove Age Level Rep - Squirt LevelPhone: 549-5849
Sandy Calvert Secretary Phone: 377-0864
Bob Quade Age Level Rep - PeeWee Level Phone: 549-5386
Copyright © 2007 Hudson Youth Hockey Association . All Rights Reserved
