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Nationals Schedule Posted!

2011-03-22T12:27:00.000-07:00

Find the Team Alaska Nationals Tournament Schedule here: Tier II National Championship

I'm getting pretty pumped. Skated last night. Leaving on Tuesday!

Jr. Spartans U18

2011-03-22T12:21:00.000-07:00

It was a fun, all too short, season!

CHAMPIONS!!!

2011-03-14T10:11:00.000-07:00

2011 U16 Tier II Girls Alaska State Champions!

CHAMPIONS!!!

2011-03-14T10:03:00.000-07:00

This weekend, I travelled to Anchorage Alaska for a 3-game series against the Alaska Icebreakers. This was a very important series. The winner (best 2 out of 3 games) earns the title of Tier II U16 Girls Alaska State Champions and Tier II U16 Girls USA Hockey Pacific District Champions.

We won game 1 by a score of 2-1. I passed to my teammate Marissa K. breaking up the middle. She shot, collected her own rebound, and scored. It was sweet! She's amazing.

Game 2 went to overtime tied 0-0. in the final minute of the 1st 10 minute overtime, I got the puck and some room. I ripped a high, hard slapshot from the point. The goalie gave up a big rebound and Marissa dove for the tap in. It was awesome, and like I said...Marissa is amazing!

We lost the 3rd game in the last 30 seconds on a good goal, 2-1. It didn't matter though...
Team Alaska U16 Tier II Girls are:

Alaska State Champions

and

USA Hockey Pacific District

Champions

Weekend Medford Mail Tribune

2011-02-28T09:00:00.000-08:00

South downs Crater in overtime
February 27, 2011

Bobby Ruddel scored the game winner in overtime to lift South Medford past Crater 6-5 in the Southern League prep hockey playoffs Saturday at The RRRink.
Ruddel tallied on a power play with just 31 seconds remaining in the extra period.

Ruddel accounted for the game's first goal on an assist from Ryan Lund at 12:37 of the opening period.

Daniel Gomez had a pair of goals for Crater, which suffered its first loss in the double-elimination playoffs.

Andrew Phillips had two goals for South Medford and Preston Carney picked up one goal and an assist. Brandon Punsuk also scored for the Panthers.

Crater received goals from Dustin Gomez, Jerin Dinkins and Thomas Gamble. Bryce Crawford had two assists for the Comets.

South goalkeeper Brandon Andrews had 12 saves, while Alec Looman and Derek Baker combined for 35 saves in net for the Comets.

The playoffs continue today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The RRRink.

South Medford 3 1 1 1 — 6
Crater 2 2 1 0 — 5

Eliminated!

2011-02-27T19:40:00.000-08:00

Out of the high school playoffs! We lost to Eugene today 6-2. We did not play well as a team. I had the assist to our opening goal, but we didn't really get much going after that. It was only 3-2 at the end of the 2nd, but it was all downhill from there. Now, time to focus on preparing for District select camp and Nationals!

High School Playoffs

2011-02-27T09:58:00.000-08:00

We started our double elimination high school hockey tournament last night against South Medford. At the end of regulation we were tied 5-5. We lost in the sudden death overtime when one of South's Spartan players scored on us. It's all good, because I had a sweet power play goal last night! I also had a nice assist out of the corner to Daniel G. but I was not officially credited with the assist.

So it goes. Game today at 1:00 pm to avoid elimination.

District Select Camp...

2011-02-22T14:15:00.001-08:00

...third time's a charm? I made it to the Pacific District select Camp again. This is my third trip, and my dad says it'd be really nice if I could go the extra mile and make it to the National Select camp this year.

I guess I'll get to work on that...

Lost the Championship Game

2011-02-20T15:22:00.000-08:00

Team Alaska U16's came up short losing the Championship game 2-1 to the Alaska Icebreakers. Gotta figure out how to beat them...will see them again in a few weeks as a precursor to Nationals!

Team AK U16's win against U19's!

2011-02-19T20:54:00.001-08:00

The U16's won tonite against the U19's by a score of 2-1. Jerin had another goal. They finished round robin play 1-1-1. Not sure where that gets them in championship play tomorrow. Updates when we have them.

Tie...

2011-02-19T13:25:00.000-08:00

Team Alaska U16's have tied the University of Alaska - Fairbanks Women's Hockey Team 1-1 on a goal from:

JERIN DINKINS!!!!!!!!!!!

Updates from Alaska...

2011-02-19T12:40:00.000-08:00

Game 1 of the Arctic Freeze Winter Tournament:
Alaska Icebreakers 2 Team Alaska 1
Jerin had 0 points and a 2 minute minor penalty for checking.
She also had a "huge" breakaway and didn't finish it.

She has 2 games today. Check back later for more updates.

btw, it was 8 degrees when she got to Fairbanks yesterday and -18 for the low last night. I think the tournament is properly named.

0'fer weekend, oh well, next weekend is Alaska!

2011-02-13T17:25:00.000-08:00

I played 4 games this weekend. Two games with the Crater Comets against the Churchill Lancers in high school league play. We lost the 1st game, hands down. The 2nd game went to a shootout. I was one of the shooters for the shootout, and despite a pretty sweet move (according to my dad) inside then out, I didn't get the backhand up and the Churchill goalie made a sharp, sliding save. We ended up losing, but not on the back of my miss alone. I got an assist in the 2nd game.

I also played 2 games with the So. Oregon Jr. Spartans U18 boys team. We played the Portland Jr. Hawks U18 AA team. We lost bad Saturday night, but came back very strong Sunday morning, losing by just 1 goal! I got lots of playing time, and I think that playing with the Spartans improves my speed and game skills. I had lots of shots, especially in Sunday's game. It was a good weekend despite the Saturday night blowout...

Next weekend I am travelling to Fairbanks, AK with my Team Alaska U16 girls! Can't wait! We'll be playing a little round robin tourney against the UAF Women's team, the Alaska Icebreakers, and Team Alaska's U19 girls. Gonna be amazing... Can't wait to see you girls!

PNAHA Washington State Select Camp

2011-02-08T14:06:00.000-08:00

I spent all weekend at the Pacific Northwest Amatuer Hockey Association's Washington State Select Camp in Wenatchee, WA. (Ya, I did!) I'm not eligible to be selected from WA to go on to the District Select Camp, but here in Oregon I have to go to the state camp with boys (Oregon state Select Camp was 2 weeks ago). In Washington, there are enough girls, or enough girls come together anyway, to hold our own camp. It's fun, and as the season turns towards the final stretch, I get inspired to work even harder to become the best female hockey player in the Pacific NW and beyond. I've also skated with a bunch of the girls who attend the WA Camp over the years and so it's good to see them all again. Finally, it gives me a 1st look at some of my competition at Districts. Oh yeah, I plan to be there....

Sophomore year: 1 semester down, 1 to go

2011-01-30T13:12:00.000-08:00

Advanced Humanities II                   94 A
Advanced World Cultures II              90 A
Advanced Leadership                       94 A
German I                                         95 A
Honors Biology                                 94 A
Algebra II                                         95 A
Athletic Conditioning                         99 A

Jr. Spartans dominate Portland Area Selects!

2011-01-30T12:56:00.000-08:00

So the Oregon High School Hockey League (Portland area) Selects came down this weekend for two games against my U18 team the Jr. Spartans. We won Saturday night 8-2 and then again today by a score of 10-1. Neither game was ever in question, but they were a hard hitting team. I took a few heavy shots, but it's all good.

Are the Jr. Spartans the best team in Oregon? I don't know, but we two games against the Portland Jr. Hawks in two weeks and that may decide it! They're coming down to Medford for a weekend pair.

Next weekend I'm travelling to Wenatchee, WA to skate in the WA State Girls Select Camp. I can't get a pass to District Selects there, but I'm pretty confident of moving on from Oregon anyway. It's a good opportunity to see old friends, skate against girl competition and see Teka again! Woot!

I'll keep you posted....

Crater beats South!

2011-01-27T10:02:00.000-08:00

I played against SM Panthers last night and we won 7-4! I scored a short-handed goal off a sweet pass from Daniel Gomez. It was the game tying goal in the 2nd period... Crater dominated the 3rd period and we went on to win. I heard that I was on the evening news for the goal, but they did not post the video online. We're looking for a way to get it. For now, here is the write-up in the Medford Mail Tribune:

CRATER 7, SOUTH MEDFORD 4 — Daniel Gomez scored twice and had an assist and Bryce Crawford tacked on a pair of goals to lead Crater to the Southern League win at the RRRink.

Dustin Gomez added one goal and one assist for the Comets, who also got goals from Jerin Dinkins and Dakota Massey. Earning assists were Thomas Gamble and John Ryan Keyser, with Derek Baker making 17 saves.

South Medford opened a 3-2 lead after one period thanks to goals from Ryan Lund, Andrew Phillips and Bobby Ruddle. Ruddle scored again in the second period to send the match into the third at 4-all.

Preston Carney registered a pair of assists and Phillips had one assist, while Panthers goalie Jon Lines made 32 saves.

South Medford 3 1 0 — 4
Crater 2 2 3 — 7

Oregon State Select Camp

2011-01-23T12:38:00.000-08:00

This is a thread from my dad's facebook account last night about the 1st day of select camp:

Jerin just cut her leg on her skate at the Oregon State select camp. She's on her way to the hospital to get some glue, a stitch, or whatever. Dad's advice: Wear it like a badge sista! Done for the night, hopefully she'll continue the camp tomorrow.

Jim Williams: Praying for a swift recovery.

Ray Dinkins: Moges says" Tell her that her brother hopes she is okay." Juice says, "That's so cool! Tell her to take pictures if it's a big gash!"

Ray Dinkins: Thanks for the kid words, I'll pass them along. I could hear her in the background in the ER..."Tell dad I was doing freakin' awesome..."

Dawn Cramer: love your attitude about it! Hope it doesn't hurt too much and yes she should wear it proudly!!!

Ray Dinkins: glue w/ strips, no stitches, and released for skating tomorrow! Woot! thanks dawn...it's hockey, ya know? better a cut than a concussion. Injuries are part of it, we just never know when. Jerin says she'll be kicking butt again tomorrow!
Melissa Haeffner: the best tattoos are scars.

Candace Scott: what time tomorrow? cailey has practice

Wendy Childress: Glad she ok. She will skate like never before now! Tell her it will make a nice tatto!

Crater beats Klamath!

2011-01-20T14:29:00.000-08:00

My high school team, the Crater Comets, beat Klamath Falls last night 4-3. It was a good game, and while I didn't have any points (close in the 3rd!) I did have some good hits and worked hard all night!

South Medford also beat North and they got the video footage for the night. The Crater win is mentioned at the end of the news clip:

11 PM Sportscast, Wednesday January 19 KDRV2

MLK Dream Cup Champions!!!

2011-01-17T21:00:00.000-08:00

This weekend of hockey was awesome! Picking up where I left off, we went on to win against the Santa Rosa Flyers on Saturday morning...4-3. You can see highlights of me in this game here:

Jr. Spartans vs Santa Rosa Flyers: #16 Jerin Dinkins Highlights

Today we won the championship game, a rematch with the Tri Cities Jr. Americans. We won 5-2. I didn't get a lot of playing time today, but that's okay. It was a good game and I made the best of the time I did play.

Jr. Spartans: MLK Dream Cup 2011 Midget A Champions

Outdoor Hockey!

2011-01-15T17:24:00.000-08:00

Got this in an e-mail from the St. Benedict's coach this week...so cool!

MLK Dream Cup Tournament: Game 2

2011-01-15T15:30:00.000-08:00

I played the early morning game today with the So. Oregon Junior Spartans Midget team. We played the Tri Cities Jr. Americans. It was a close game, and even though we were never trailing in this game, we could never pull away. We were up 4-2 but Tri Cities scored with 0.8 seconds left. It was a fun game. I played on the penalty kill, as well as a number of additional shifts. I didn't get in on any of the scoring, but I had a pretty good rub out along the boards. I didn't think it was that big of a deal, but all my friends and family said it was a nice hit.

Tomorrow morning, we play the Santa Rosa Flyers. I am confident...

Spartan vs Spartan

2011-01-14T22:17:00.000-08:00

First game of the MLK Dream Cup here in Southern Oregon. My team, the Jr. Spartan Midget A team, faced the Jr. Sparans Midget B team. It was an exhibition game of sorts to kick off the tournament and to get each team ready for the visiting competition from out of state. My team won pretty handly and I got an assist in the game. More than that, it was just fun playing with all my friends on both teams. Tomorrow, it's on. Jr. Spartans vs Tri City Junior Americans...8 am. I'll bring the update.

Crater loss...

2011-01-13T16:08:00.000-08:00

I played with Crater last night and we lost to North Medford 7-5. It was a good game, pretty close the whole time. I had lots of playing time, and a couple of nice shots and centering passes, but no points. As noted in the article from the Mail Tribune, Crater had goals from 5 different players. North Medford got 5 of their 7 goals from 2 players who double roster with the Southern Oregon Spartans, our local Tier III Junior A team. I don't feel too bad about losing to Junior A players, and I like the fact that lots of our kids get in on the scoring!

Here's the write up from the paper and video from last night's news broadcast. (I am in the very bottom right hand corner of the screen at the beginning of the video preparing for the face off. You can just see me as the video starts.)

From the Medford Mail Tribune:

NORTH MEDFORD 7, CRATER 5 — Keegan Healy picked up a hat trick and Trevor Perry added a pair of goals to lead North Medford to the Southern League win at The RRRink.
Alex Huff and Zach Lillman also scored for the Black Tornado, with Dylan Wu gaining two assists and Sam Taylor picking up another.
Crater got balanced scoring with five different scorers in Bryce Crawford, Daniel Gomez, Dustin Gomez, Thomas Gambel and John Ryan Keyser. That same group had one assist, with Thomas McGee also notching an assist.

North goalie Eric Skogseth earned the win with 25 saves.
North Medford 4 1 2 — 7
Crater 2 1 2 — 5

11pm Sportscast: Wednesday, January 12th

KDRV Newswatch 12

Medford, OR

HOCKEY HOCKEY, HOCKEY

2011-01-11T15:26:00.000-08:00

Double practice last night...Jr. Spartan and Crater High. Game with Crater Wednesday and then big tournament weekend this weekend with the Jr. Spartans. I love hockey season. Yep!

I know it's the 4th Annual Tournament, but this was the only graphic I could find online.
Alaska dreaming...AK, ya know!

Jr. Spartans in Portland...

2011-01-09T09:38:00.000-08:00

I travelled to Portland this weekend to play with the Jr. Spartans Midget Team against the Portland Midget Selects. We lost our game Saturday night 2-1 in a good, hard fought struggle. Sunday morning, we came out rocking. We beat the same Portland team 11-6 and it wasn't even really that close. We were never in any danger of losing, and alot of players were involved in the scoring.

I got hammered pretty good in the 2nd period. I got pushed from a distance into the boards head first. It hurt in the moment, a little back pain to go with, but I'll be alright.

I was credited with an assist in Sunday's game. I picked up the puck just inside my defensive zone, carried across the center ice and dished ahead to Preston. He carried into the offensive zone and took a good hard shot from the point. The goalie fought it but lost. Preston's parents call him "Bear" as well, so it was Bear to Bear for the goal. I'm glad I'm not in Medford, otherwise it would've been The Mayor to the Bear for the goal...HA!

Jr. Spartans Midgets play at home next weekend in our MLK Tournament. Lots of hockey all weekend. Should be fun!

We lost in an ugly game...

2011-01-07T23:46:00.000-08:00

Klamath Falls came to Medford tonite. We lost 7-2. The game got ugly with 6:30 left in the 3rd. A fight broke out. In total, 8 players got game misconducts, 4 on each team. Additionally, my assistant coach and the head coach of Klamath got game misconducts. I played the entire last 6:30 of the game.

I was on the ice and skated away as the fight broke out. Fighting has no place in high school hockey. If anyone my age fights, it's because they can't get it done with hockey skill. Initially, the refs gave me the fourth game misconduct on my team for not skating away...total crap! They didn't know where all the skaters were on the ice while they pulled everyone apart. They went to the coaches and asked them who they wanted to take the 4th penalty, but my coaches delayed with an answer. So, the refs caught me up.

Fortunately, my team knows I didn't do it and so another kid on the ice at the time took the penalty and the refs had the scoresheet corrected. For a while I was about to get booted for a game! I was bent! I don't want to miss a game!

Tomorrow night....Jr. Spartans vs Portland Selects! Woot!

I made the evening news!!!

2011-01-06T21:36:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I made the news last night here in So. Oregon with my HS team the Crater Comets! The newscaster calls me 'the mayor', I'm guessing after the old NYC mayor David Dinkins. Uh, I don't like that nickname one bit! HA! So my goal was ugly, but it was a goal and I made it and then I made the news....ENOY!

Crater gets a rockin' good win!

2011-01-06T13:47:00.000-08:00

Last night I got to play with my high school team, the Crater Comets. We played against the South Medford Panthers. We somehow pulled away really strong and ended up winning 10-3. I had a goal on the night. The SM kids are cool, so I like playing them. Great job Crater...my dad was surprised! Ha!

I've got Crater vs. Klamath Falls on Friday night and then a Sat/Sun two game series with the Jr. Spartans vs Portland Selects in Portland. Can't wait!!!

Here's the write up from last night's game in the Medford paper:

CRATER 10, SOUTH MEDFORD 3 — Bryce Crawford scored four goals and added one assist to lead Crater to the Southern League victory at The RRRink.
Daniel Gomez added two goals and three assists and Dustin Gomez had two goals and two assists for the Comets, who opened a 6-1 lead through two periods.
Jerin Dinkins and John Ryan Keyser also scored for Crater, with Thomas McGee, Keyser and Logan Christy also picking up assists.
Preston Carney scored twice and Curran Shaw once for South Medford (1-2), with Andrew Phillips, Brandon Punsuk and Denzel Mobley registering assists.
Crater 3 3 4 — 10
South Medford 1 0 2 — 3

Team Alaska U16's win in Connecticut!!!

2010-12-30T10:43:00.000-08:00

I'm so proud of my team. Last night, they beat the Brewster Lady Bulldogs who were 3-0 in the Polar Bear Tournament. I'm sure it was a great game! I so wish I was with my team right now, you don't even know. Next is the regional tournament and I am going to be there to help my team seed 1st from the region to go to Nationals!!! Go Team AK!

I got my gear back from United yesterday, and they have refunded all of my ticket except the flight to San Francisco. We are going to petition them for that part too because it was their fault and a complete waste!!!

Team Alaska in Connecticut...

2010-12-28T10:25:00.000-08:00

Well, my team is 0-2 at the Polar Bear Tournament in Connecticut.They lost to the New Jersey Quarry Cats and the Rhode Island Express by a score of 2-1 in both games. I am so proud of what they are doing there and the showing they are making for themselves. I am also completely devestated that I am not there and the possibilty that I could be just one factor in helping my team overcome the one goal differences. Go Team Alaska...you can do it!

Also, the additional punch in the face, United still has my hockey gear so I can't even practice with my midget team here in Oregon. It's so frustrating!

I keep saying, things couldn't get any worse...and then they do. Hoping for a better day today!

Connecticut: Epic Fail!

2010-12-26T09:18:00.000-08:00

Mechanical troubles delayed Jerin's departure from Medford last night. She flew late to San Francisco, missing her connect to Washington, DC. She spent the night in the SF airport, but they couldn't get a flight to the east coast today due to the storm. She has boarded a plane home, with tears, hockey gear and all.

Leaving for Connecticut!

2010-12-25T18:54:00.000-08:00

I'm on my way to Connecticut to play in the Polar Bear Female Hockey Tournament with over 190 other girls teams across a number of age levels and tiers. I can't wait to see the rest of my team. Tonite, it's Medford to San Francisco to Washinton-Dulles to Hartford. Planning to enter the Christmas coma and sleep as much as possible. Check back for scores and highlights. My dad will post stuff as it happens when he can. Also...just say no to SNOWMAGEDDON!

Go Team AK!

TGPH: Weekend Update

2010-12-18T14:42:00.000-08:00

I had two game in Eugene this weekend. We lost them both. We sucked. I had one assist, and played almost all of both games because of penalties and injuries. I hurt, we suck. That is all.

On a brighter note, I leave for Connecticut and the Polar Bear Tournament with the Team Alaska U16 Girls in less than a week! Woot! Here is our game schedule for round robin play:

12/27/2010     vs Quarry Cats, New Jersey
12/28/2010     vs Rhode Island Express
12/28/2010     vs Minutemen Lady Flames Red, MA
12/29/2010     vs Brewster Lady Bulldogs, NY
12/30/2010     vs TBA Finals

Can't wait to see my girls and play with my awesome team! Go Team AK!

My high school hockey photo...

2010-12-17T16:39:00.000-08:00

I added the logo at the bottom of the photo since you can't see anything on my jersey...ha!

My team: the Crater High School Comets!

Team Alaska U16 on facebook!

2010-12-16T15:55:00.000-08:00

So my team in Alaska has developed a facebook page for us! Woot!

It has lots of really great hockey info for me, and cool pictures and updates for you!

Check it out and be sure to scope our team pictures...too much fun...

Team AK U16 on facebook

Oh skating, how I love thee...

2010-12-14T08:12:00.000-08:00

Been playing lots of hockey over the last week...and I love it!

Monday, December 6: Crater team practice
Wednesday, December 8: high school A practice
Thursday, December 9: Crater team practice
Friday, December 10: high school game
Sunday, December 12: Midget A practice
Monday, December 13: Crater team practice

Hockey season is the best time of year....ever!

Medford Mail Tribune, December 12, 2010

2010-12-13T08:49:00.000-08:00

CRATER 9, NORTH MEDFORD 7 — Bryce Crawford had three goals and two assists and Dustin Gomez also had a hat trick to lead Crater in Southern Oregon League play at The RRRink Friday.

Daniel Gomez added four assists and one goal for the Comets (1-1), with John Keyser notching a goal and an assist and Jerin Dinkins scoring a goal.

North Medford's Trevor Perry netted two goals to go with three assists, and Jared McClure added two goals and two assists.

Zach Lillman also had two goals and an assist for the Black Tornado (1-2) and Michael Fthenakis added one goal and one assist.

Crater 2 4 3 — 9
North Medford 1 3 3 — 7

This write-up appears at the end of this article in the online edition of the Medford Mail Tribune.

...added another team today!

2010-12-12T23:18:00.000-08:00

Finished the tryout for the Jr. Spartans Midget A U18 team today. I made the team. I don't expect a ton of playing time, but I get a chance to travel and play some high level hockey when ever I am given the opportunity. This is just a nice add on to pick up more playing time this season. I'm pretty stoked about making the team, because it's like our all area high school all-star team.

I'll be playing a lot of weekends during the month of January and I'll get to spend some time up in Portland. Haven't been there much this season... This will also allow me to pick up a tournament over MLK weekend. I'll be up in Alaska over President's Day Weekend, so I'll miss the Jr. Spartan play tourney that weekend.

I'll post a picture in my jersey whenever we get them. Should be cool...

GO JR. SPARTANS!

Crater gets a win!

2010-12-11T09:25:00.000-08:00

My high school team, the Crater Comets, grabbed our first win for the high school season last night against the North Medford Black Tornadoes. It was a fun game with lots of scoring...

My teammate, Dustin G. got a hat trick. This was only his 2nd high school game. He's a freshman. His brother, Daniel who is a junior, assisted on every one of his goals I think. He ended the night with 1 goal and 4 assists!

I had a gaol on the night that ended up being the GAME WINNER! WOOT!

I also had a pretty physical night, getting hit and even delivering a few hits! Pretty fun...

Today is dedicated to homework, so I'll be in the books all day. Tomorrow is the 2nd half of the Jr. Spartan Midget U18 tryout, so I'll be resting and ready to go for that too!

Great job Crater! Good game North....

Team AK Player Profile

2010-12-09T16:18:00.000-08:00

Check out my Team AK player profile:

Team AK: Jerin Dinkins

The Blog Is Back!

2010-12-09T16:08:00.001-08:00

Well, it's a new hockey season and I want to share it with all my friends and family! I didn't keep up the blog last year and I missed sharing it all... The 2010-11 season is well underway and I need to bring you up to speed.

As usual, I am having to get games with multiple teams this year to make a solid season. The biggest news is that I have been accepted as part of the U16 Team Alaska! These girls are so awesome and we get to travel around to some big tournaments. I am trying to go to Alaska like once a month during the season....and so far so good!

My teams this year:
U16 Team Alaska Girls
U19 Team Alaska Girls (for select games and tournaments)
Crater Comets High School Hockey Team (co-ed high school team)

...and this weekend, I am finishing up the 2nd half of a tryout for the Jr. Spartans Midget A U18 Team. I hope to make this team because it's like our all star high school team and I'm the only girl that finished the 1st half of the tryout!

So those are my teams, and you can check out my records and stats to the right. I'll keep you updated! Come back often because I will be working to add some new elements and some new visuals to my blog.

Made it to Districts!!

2009-02-17T20:09:00.000-08:00

~I just got a letter confirming my spot at districts!!!SWEET!:) I can't wait! I have to stay with all the girls...and I don't have to stay with my family:) AAAWW...DARN:)

~here is some pics from this weekend...

This is my award!!!!

2009-02-16T12:36:00.000-08:00

By the way a scud is a heat seeking

missle a.k.a. my shot!:)

Storm Won!!!-again!!!

2009-02-01T20:13:00.001-08:00

Storm won both our games this weekend!!!! I had a lot of fun. Well of course the girls are always fun to play with! I got my angles on ice sweatshirt! I'll to get some pics of it up but for now- here are some pics of the storm team! ---

Camp

2009-01-25T16:33:00.000-08:00

I went to the select/state camp this weekend. It was a lot of fun!!! Five of the girls who play with me were there and several guys. The first day was really hard because the game was fast and I didn't know anything about the other players. You get used to it though! I hope I make it to districts!!!!! :)

When you're bored on a thursday night...without practice and thinking of gold...

2009-01-15T21:04:00.000-08:00

This is me thinking of gold and waiting for my coach and some of the Portland Storm players (Candace,Megan, Cailey and Allison) to come to my house. They're spending the night here and then we all load up to go to San Jose for the Girl's MLK Tournament this weekend. After cleaning and doing my homework tonight (i got a little bored!-or a lot!). I felt a little crazy. I know I'm quite the fashion queen! (sorry but I have to go to my jazzersize class now).

Tomorrow...

2009-01-10T11:53:00.000-08:00

So tomorrow we are playing Lester and if you haven't heard about him; he is the coach of the only undefeated team in the JR. Hawks house league. We play him tomorrow and think we can beat them. We've played that team twice and lost by one goal each time:( So lets go get em' !!!!!!! GO GIRLZ!!!!!!

THURSDAY!!!!!

2009-01-07T17:55:00.000-08:00

HOCKEY STARTS BACK UP IN MEDFORD ON THURSDAY!!!!!! I get so bored without skating...thank goodness!

Congratulations Sisters!

2008-12-31T17:28:00.001-08:00

YOU ROCK!

NW Selects Rock!!!

2008-12-30T16:43:00.000-08:00

I just found out that the U12's won the PeeWee Tier 2 Championship in Langley!
Yeah!!!!
Great job Selects!!!
Love You!!!

Langley Games: 3, 4 & 5

2008-12-30T16:35:00.000-08:00

All losers. What more do you want to know? I got a goal in the last game. We were right there in every game, never blown out...but never the winner. I still had a really good time and we played really well. We were just 10 skaters and a goalie from the States who came together for the tournament playing against teams of 15+ skaters and a goalie who play together all season at the AAA level. We did good.

On a personal note, after much coaching (thanks Ross!) I have expanded my offensive abilities with some success. I got one tracked there for awhile and my coaches are helping me get better at taking higher percentage shots and creating ways to drive the middle instead of the left side every time. Stay tuned.

Langley: Game 2

2008-12-27T23:46:00.000-08:00

Well, we played a genuine, bonifide Tier 1 team today when we played Prince George. We were tied 3-3 with 1:17 left in the game and we gave up the game winner. It ended up 5-3. I think we played great and for our small team to come up here and play them even for the most part is way good.

I had an amazing backhanded goal this afternoon. It was from a tight spot close to the goal and I roofed it. My teamates Miranda and Emily E. are having a great tourney. Tomorrow we play one game and then we're going to swim. The hotel we're in has an 80' water slide!

Go Selects

Angels on Ice Update

2008-12-27T12:20:00.000-08:00

Game 1: we lost 2-1 to the South Island Breakers. We got beat on a cherry pick, which I hate, but it worked with only 5 seconds left in the game.

I'm disappointed because we are missing a few key players on our team who could have helped us win. I am afraid we may be outmatched this weekend because of it.

Game 2: 2:30 PM

We made it to Canada!!!

2008-12-26T19:51:00.001-08:00

It's snowing like crazy! There's like feet of snow here!!! They're plowing our parking lot right now. Word is, it's all going to change to rain tonight. I hope so, we got briefly lost today out in the boonies and almost got stuck. The snow was whack deep!!! Games start tomorrow and it's going to rock!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

2008-12-25T20:44:00.000-08:00

This is so awesome...for christmas I got tickets to go see the usa olympic team vs. the canadian olympic team! and i also got the hockey 2K9 video game for my wii!!! (its sweet!!! pic below!) Oh yea I got a Sidney Crosby poster too. I leave tomorrow in the mornin for Langley...packin it up right now.

Find the Difference

2008-12-23T12:40:00.001-08:00

A little holiday game from me to you. Can you find at least 10 differences between these two photos? Have fun and let me know.

Storm Warning!

2008-12-19T09:33:00.000-08:00

Here's a great photo of me with the NW Storm last weekend! Enjoy!

Pratice tonight?

2008-12-18T13:25:00.000-08:00

So this stinks...I might not be able to go to practice tonight!!!! I'm totally gonna go bizurk! Just because of a little frozen snow!!!! My parents said that i will live but...

We didnt have school today (snow day) so we've just been chillin' because there is no snow!!!

here is a funny pic...I was trying to take a picture with preston but he didnt want to be in it so he moved away and one of the coaches, Tiffany, came skating in and crashed into me and thats when my dad took the pic...pretty hilarious.

This girl is playing Bantam boys!

2008-12-16T13:53:00.000-08:00

If the weather will allow for travel this weekend, the Eugene Bantam Boys team is coming down to Medford to play the Jr. Summits Bantam team and I'm hoping to play with them. I'm still working out some details with my dad, but everyone seems to think it would be a good idea, so I've got my fingers crossed. It'll be awesome to play with some of my friends in Medford that I don't really get to play with that often.

I'll let you know!

-bear

NW Storm...

2008-12-11T11:32:00.000-08:00

...and for once, I'm not talking about my hockey team. We have a storm rolling in tomorrow that threatens to keep me from going to Portland for a double-header with my Storm team this weekend because it might snow a lot on the mountain passess.

My dad is watching the weather and if it looks like we won't be able to leave Saturday morning, we might leave Friday night and beat the storm coming in. I really want to play in the double-header and it's picture weekend too!

I'll let you know.

The weatherman says:
SNOW IS LIKELY TO ACCUMULATE 2 TO 4 INCHES IN THE LOWER HILLS ANDMOUNTAIN PASSES FRIDAY NIGHT...WITH 2 INCHES OR LESS LIKELY ON THEVALLEY FLOORS ABOVE 1000 FEET ELEVATION BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

Storm Jersey

2008-12-02T17:35:00.000-08:00

Here's me in my amazing storm jersey!!! again. In this pic I'm at the rrrink where I play with my boyz. and the second one is me skating so fast (backwards) that the camera could barely take a pic...yeah, I went there. (b.t.w. thats preston in the front on the left)

Went Ice Skating!!!!!

2008-11-30T19:44:00.000-08:00

I went to the rink this weekend and skated with some of my buds (ryan and his friend-calvin and bryce). We mostly just hung around and chilled. It was a lot of fun...today on the other hand I ran 2.4 miles without stopping (that's good for me) and now my legs are dying. I also shot more than 100 pucks today and did some stick handling with a golf ball on concrete! Getting the fast hands!

25 days till Christmas!!!!

The Storm Jerseys!!!!!!

2008-11-26T17:57:00.000-08:00

Storm Won!!!

2008-11-23T20:30:00.000-08:00

Just got home from Portland...I'm hecka tired! My grandmas in town and we've just been hangin (i've been doing Homework) :( . Storm won today against the boys, the score was 5-3 and I scored four of the goals!!! I said hey to some peeps from camp that were at the game and went to eat then went shopping...and now I'm home...

here's another picture for fun....... it's me from my trip to Chicago!!! which I hope we do again for my Birthday!!!! :)

40 GOALS!!!!

2008-11-22T19:02:00.000-08:00

I reached the 40 goal mark today. I got to 40 in 19 regular season games. In comparison, I scored exactly 40 goals in all of last season. I still have some 30 games to go this season, so I really feel like the sky is the limit.

The Oregon State Hockey Association Select Camp has been announced for January. That is step one to the National Select Camp. I can't wait!

First up though, Langley, BC Canada for Angels on Ice in December with the NW Selects. It's gonna rock. I'll be playing every week with the Storm and the Jr. Summits between now and then so I can be set when it's time.

40!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...

2008-11-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

PATRICK KANE!
Number 88 for the Chicago Blackhawks, last year's NHL Rookie of the Year and one of my favorite players turns 20 today! Congratualtions PK! You're the best! (You know I'm wearing my Patrick Kane Hawks shirt today to celebrate.)

This weekend...

2008-11-16T12:26:00.000-08:00

This weekend I stayed home from Portland and took the weekend off from the Storm...it sucks!!! I did have a Jr. Summits house game though...we lost. I scored two goals. I've just been playin my wii and chillin with a friend over. I'm gonna get my hair cut...but thats about as exciting as it gets right now.heres a pic of me and the gurlz (just 4 fun)

There are no trophies in Burnaby...

2008-11-13T08:06:00.000-08:00

When you win the Rememberance Day Tournament in Burnaby, BC they don't give you a trophy. They give the team a banner as seen in the team photo posted before, and each player on the team gets a stylish Champions sweatshirt like the one I'm sporting here!
click on image to enlarge
Now that's what I'm talking about!

My Stats from Burnaby, Canada...

2008-11-12T13:36:00.000-08:00

Here's my official personal stat sheet from the Burnaby Tournament. Point Streak keeps all the stats and official scoresheets online. It's pretty cool to look them up and see what we accomplished in Canada.

click image to enlarge
Thanks for following along on this amazing adventure!!

From the Selects website:

2008-11-11T10:31:00.000-08:00

NWS U14s Win It All

The U14s win it all!!! Tied after regulation (4-4) the teams headed into a 3 player shoot out. Making all 3 shots and giving up 1, the NWS win the tournament in style!!! The U19s just coming off the ice from a win of their own, celebrated with the U14s for an on-ice picture and lots of hugs. The U12s, had headed home by then, but the Canadian cell towers will jammed with calls looking for updates ... the celebration was shared with all. Congratulations to all of our players and coaches for all their efforts and integrity on and off the ice.

Go Selects!!

(click photo to enlarge)

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

2008-11-11T10:23:00.000-08:00

We won the Championship Game in a shootout after coming from behind 4-2 in the third to tie 4-4. We really are Champions!!!

I got the game winner in the shootout...the Avalanche played so well!!! I was named by my coaches as the MVP of the tournament!!!

I'll write more later when I can think better!

On a roll....

2008-11-11T10:19:00.000-08:00

We clobbered the North Shore Winter Hawks 8-0... once again, most of the game was keep away. I scored 3 goals, but it wasn't that great of a game. Another big mis-match...

Now it's on to the Championship Game against the North Shore Avalanche. They beat us 1-0 in the round robin part of the tournament. We're going to get them back!

Back with a vengence...

2008-11-09T23:07:00.000-08:00

We bounced back pretty well tonight. We beat Surrey 8-0. We didn't even bother to score in the 3rd period. We played keep away. Had to be embarassing for Surrey. I had 2 goals and an assist. The other team was truly out matched.

We play in the morning against a team that was beaten by the team we played tonight. Best of luck to them. We could slaughter them too. We'll see.

Championship game tomorrow. One game at a time.

2-1.

the bear from Canada

1-1 in Canada...

2008-11-09T10:40:00.000-08:00

We lost game 2 by a score of 1-0. A key player on our team was ejected from the game in the first shift of the first period for checking from behind. It was a sketchy call. The other team scored in the 5 minute major penalty. And that was it. We'll likely face them again in the championship game and without the emotion of the ejection, and with our whole team on the bench, I'd bet on a different outcome.

Go Selects!

Off to a good start in Canada..

2008-11-08T14:13:00.000-08:00

We beat Tri-Cities 4-0 this morning. We play the North Shore Avalanche this afternoon. They won their morning game 3-0. So, it's the battle of the early leaders already. I was credited with an assist in the first game. Follow my stats on PointStreak...see the link in the post below.

I'll keep you in the know....we're 1-0!

You have reached...

2008-11-07T08:16:00.000-08:00

thegirlplayshockey, I am currently away from my computer because, I'M PLAYING HOCKEY IN CANADA!!!
I'll be at the The 5th Annual Burnaby Minor Female Remembrance Day Tournament November 8th - 10th. I'll be back on Tuesday. I'll be working to update my website while on the ground in Canada, so check back often this weekend.

If your a real techie/stats monger like me, you can follow realtime stats of the games at this PointStreak page...it's too cool. I'll be listed under Bantam Tier 2, the NW Selects.

So wish me luck. Here we go!!!!

Storm and NW Selects...

2008-11-04T10:33:00.000-08:00

I LOVE PLAYING WITH THESE GIRLS TEAMS!

This past weekend, the Storm, my all girls Portland Jr Hawks team had our first 2 games. We have so much fun! We lost the first game 5-3, but tied the second game 5-5!!! I had a hat trick in each game, and an assist in the second game. When we come full strength after injuries, we are going to ROCK!

I'm on my way to Burnaby, Vancouver BC this weekend for a tournament with the NW Selects. I think we are going to do awesome! After finishing 2nd two years in a row, I am hoping to come home winners this year. I'm getting excited because all of us stay in a hotel and hang out between games...it's fun. Also, about 1,000 girls play in this tournament and that's pretty awesome. I'm sure my dad will update the website during the weekend, so stay tuned!

Shouts to the Northeast!!

2008-10-27T20:52:00.000-07:00

Lots of folks stopping by from the Northeast States and SE Canada. Welcome! Leave me a note and say hello...us girl hockey players gotta network ya know!

Thanks for visiting.

Weekend Update...

2008-10-27T20:46:00.000-07:00

Couldn't help using that title now that SNL is all super popular again. Anyway, I played in Medford Satuday morning and got 6 goals and 2 assists. Yeah, goalie problems are definitely an issue in the Summits house league, but hey....I still had more points than anyone else in the game. Does that count for something?

Next weekend, in addition to the Summits House game, I will have my first 2 Portland Storm games. They will be against Portland Jr. Hawks Boys teams. I REALLY want to beat the boys!!!

2 weeks to the NW Selects Burnaby Tourney....aaawww, yeah!

later

NW Girls Hockey Rocks!

2008-10-20T10:14:00.000-07:00

My Portland team, the Portland Storm, may go to a tournament this February in Salmon, Idaho. We'd play on these beautiful outdoor rinks with mountains in the distance, pictured here:

Anyway, that got me looking for girls hockey in Idaho, and I found this great statewide website that details and promotes girls hockey statewide. I wanted to share it, becasue I think it would be cool if girls in every state had a resource, a listing or promotion like this...enjoy!

Idaho Girls and Womens Ice Hockey

P.S. I got the game winner in overtime this weekend in Medford! Good Stuff! I also had a great practice weekend with The Storm in Portland!

Drive for 25!
-bear

Results from this weekend...

2008-10-13T15:36:00.000-07:00

Well, the first major weekend of hockey has passed, and I'd say my teams were pretty successful. My teams played several games with the San Diego Saints and a team from Seattle. Overall, the stats were like this:

Overall: 3-0-2 with 7 goals and 1 assist

Game 1 : NW Selects vs SD Saints tie 1-1 (1 goal)
Game 2 : NW Selects vs SD Saints tie 2-2 (1 goal)
Game 3 : Portland Storm vs Seattle win 3-1 (2 goals, 1 assist)
Game 4 : Portland Storm vs Seattle win 3-2 (3 goals, first hat trick of the season!)
Game 5 : NW Selects vs SD Saints win 6-1 (1 goal)

It was a great weekend and I had lots of fun hanging out with my teams!
-bear

THIS IS SO ME !!

2008-10-07T19:14:00.000-07:00

Pretty hot...eh
(By the way thats Alexander Ovechkin)

Wow...we're in full swing....

2008-10-06T09:09:00.000-07:00

Lost again this weekend here in Medford. We still have mad goalie issues. I care about winning and losing, but I just can't take it too serious when the scores are so bad. My team scored 6 goals...4 of them were mine. I got my bell rung by Ryan towards the end of the game. I was a little starry-eyed there for a while, but I like hitting. What I don't like is when boys hit each other and everyone celebrates and thinks it's awesome and laughs, but when I get hit it demonstrates why girls shouldn't play hockey?!?!? I can take and dish with the best of them all, as evidenced by this weekend. The boys need to get over themselves, stop trying to play crash-up derby and actually play a little hockey. I'd like to win...for once!

Went to Portland for a power skating clinic this weekend with the Selects. It was a lot of fun. It was directed by a figure skating coach, so we had a pretty good time razzing her and giving her a hard time. I did my best backwards, butt pump figure skating impersonation...it was way good!

I have the opportunity to play in 6 games this weekend, but I probably will only play 4 or 5. The three most important games that I will definitely play in are the NW Selects U14s vs San Diego. This is our first test this season and I am stoked. We are going to play 3 times over next weekend up in Portland. I'll keep you informed.

Drive for 25!

XOXO
-Bear

So starts the 08-09 season...

2008-09-29T09:39:00.000-07:00

Well, I started the Jr. Summits House league this weekend...with a loss. It's really hard to have any emotion about winning or losing in this league because there's so many issues affect the play here. Because of the numbers, we play over a broad scope of ages, so sometimes there are some crappy match-ups with big kids facing off against little kids. also, we have some newer goalies who are working hard, but still learning. when the scores for both teams are in the double digits, you just kinda say, "yeah, whatever..." Individually, I did have 3 goals and 1 assist of my own. That's a good start I suppose.

I also had a practice weekend for the Selects up in Vancouver. It was really good, and I think our team is going to be so strong this year! We start games in a couple of weeks. I'll keep you informed.

Finally, I've started my annual fundraising drive...The Drive for 25! I need 25 people to sponsor me at $25 or more to help me pay for all of this. I thank you all so much for your support and I am working very hard to make you proud!!!

Pictures coming soon! Later!

Random thoughts...

2008-09-23T17:51:00.000-07:00

So, I MADE THE NW SELECTS U14 TEAM! I'm pretty excited because this team ROCKS! The try-outs were awesome and fun up in Seattle...I got to see all my hockey besties and my dad and I always have a good time when we travel together. I think this team is going to be amazing this year, and the whole Selects organization is going to be sweet!! I have a practice weekend for the girls team this weekend up in Portland and that's always fun because I get to hang out with Coach Candace and Cailey from the U12 team. Candace is still MY coach in so many ways! So now I gotta just get my practice on!

So today is the first preseason Blackhawk hockey game. So the season is finally here!!!:) My first official house boys team game is this weekend. I am the oldest one on my team but I am not the only girl on my team! I'm glad:). I'm thinking we may not win every game, but I'll get lots of playing time and that's why I skate in Medford anyway...just to get more ice time.

Well, my thoughts are all over the place....gotta check the score on the Hawks game. Later.

Let the tryouts begin...

2008-09-11T12:25:00.000-07:00

Really, I only have one tryout for now, but it's tomorrow! I'm trying out for the NW Selects U14 Girls Team. I'm confident that I will make the team because I have been in the Selects program for 2 years now. Still, the competition is good this year and I'm a year young in my age group. So tomorrow we're off to Renton, Washington for a two day tryout at the Ice Castle Arena. Wish me luck!!! Go Selects!!

Tomorrow, I'm going to beat the crap out of Chris Chelios...

2008-09-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

Starting tomorrow I can take the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup, I can race a zamboni and I can beat the crap out of Chris Chelios...and don't think I won't do it either...I'M COMING FOR YOU TRAITOR! I may not be able to pick it up tomorrow, but sometime this week...it's NHL 2k9 for the Wii! Click here for the game trailer!

San Jose MLK 2009

2008-09-04T21:30:00.001-07:00

I just found out that I am going to the 2009 San Jose MLK Tournament in January with a blended U12-U14 team! This is going to be awesome. The tournament brings the best teams from all over the country including Alaska and as far as the Northeast. The defending National Champs will be there too! BTW, the MLK tourney in San Jose always has the best sweatshirts too...
The team I'll be travelling with is part of the NW Selects/Portland Jr. Hawk Program and so we have some pretty good talent on that team. We'll see how it goes...but I'm pretty stoked!

You Own This Nursery

2008-09-02T17:22:00.000-07:00

So I found this commercial that I totally love! and of course it is a hockey commercial. To see it just click HERE!!! So I have to go to school tomorow :(
I'm not very excited about going back to school!

2008-08-24T11:57:00.000-07:00

So this is me in my Patrick Kane tee/jersey thing and my pajama pants, on my computer...yeah its pretty sweet! So the reason I'm bring this up is I want everyone to know that I liked him first...okay? If you haven't noticed this dude is amazing he is a 19 year old rookie in the NHL and he already made it in the olympics!!! (its my future...JK). He is all over the place advertisments! So yeah I love him!!! Oh yeah, and the pic on the bottom right is where I got the shirt! (its in Chicago)

Camps (they go on and on)...

2008-08-03T13:18:00.000-07:00

So I've finally got a break from camp to write again...(phew)...I still have two more weekend camps and a tryout! At first I really just wanted to stay home (so basically, I was home sick) for awhile but, now that I'm home I'm like camp sick I guess you would call it. :( It is nice to be home though, like tonight I'm having a sleep over and today I got to see a bunch of my friends! So I'm pumped about the next camps! They won't be as fun as last weeks NEEHS though because I went with a friend of mine and I got to stay at her house and everything... IT WAS A BLAST!! I'm thinking about moving to West Linn...where they live!

Northern Edge....again....

2008-07-29T15:54:00.000-07:00

This week I'm up in Vancouver, WA at Mt. View Ice Arena for the Northern Edge Goal Scoring Camp. I did the Northern Edge Skill Development Camp on my home ice in Medford 2 weeks ago. See the post below. These camps are some of the best I have been to and I am learning alot and getting in great shape for the season! It's cool, because it's being run by the same group of instructors. Also, I am getting to stay with my mom at my Portland Coach's house.

Weekend before last, I was up in Kent, WA to do a NW Selects skating camp just for the weekend. It was run by Teka Parks, the NW Selects U19 coach. It was really good....very, very technical and I learned a lot! I can't wait for the NW Selects try outs in September!

This weekend, I have to try out for the boys Bantam Travel team in Medford. I'm confident that I will do okay. Also, the Drive for 25 will start soon, and I am thinking of some new incentives for support of my play....think about it!

I found out today, that I tuck my jersey in on the same side Wayne Gretzky did back when he played....hmmm....coincidence or just a sign of future greatness?

Shouts to my Mawmaw and Pops....glad you finally made it home.

Late.

hockeygirl_10

Northern Edge Camp Update

2008-07-15T20:50:00.000-07:00

Today was the second day of my fist summer camp, the Northern Edge Elite Hockey School's Skill Development Camp. I've been working hard and...I'm beat. I hurt all over too. There are about 50 skaters ranging in age from 5 to about 17. For Southern Oregon, I think we all look pretty good too.

At the end of the camp on Monday, they awarded the '212 Award' for the skater who had worked the hardest, shown the greatest effort and who came to camp to really learn. I won the award on Monday. So, today I got to wear the 212 Winner jersey during camp and lead a few of the on ice activities. These are some pics my dad took.

Roller Hockey in Miami

2008-07-08T19:31:00.001-07:00

So right now I'm in Miami, and I'm having a blast! I went and played hockey with my aunts friend's son and his friend (Jaxon and Ty joined us too as you can see) it was pretty dificult for me with roller blades and everything...but it was fun, I got to practice shooting and work on foot movement. The two boys that play roller hockey are really good one of them (matt) has a youtube video you can view here. Hope everyone is havin a great summer...love ya:)

This Week Miami...

2008-07-05T12:14:00.001-07:00

next week Northern Edge Elite Hockey School. Almost time to get down to business...but for now vacation.

Happy 4th!

NEW CAMP JUST ADDED!!!

2008-05-23T13:47:00.000-07:00

Wow...I just got to add another camp to my summer. I'm pumped! I am adding a specialized camp to my schedule. It's the Northern Edge Elite Hockey School's Goal Scoring Camp in Vancouver, WA. I'll get to stay with my Portland coach during the week while attending the camp, and that's awesome!

From the Northern Edge website:

GOAL SCORING
Intensive Goal Scoring Techniques: Creative Scoring, Shooting in Stride, Second Effort Goals, Deflections/Tips/Screens, Breakaways, One-Timers, Dekeing, Forehand/Backhand Shooting, Net Battle, Funneling Pucks, Shooting from uncomfortable situations.

Highly Specific Game Situation Goal Scoring Drills: Odd Man Situations.

Appropriate for any Player looking to improve on shooting techniques regardless of their position.

That's what I'm tallking about!

Spring League...

2008-05-05T14:51:00.000-07:00

Hey this is Jerin! I just got back from a field trip from school... I wanted to tell you a little about spring league. So after the season I started the spring league. A lot of different people come that usually don't play at my rink during the normal season... so, during this time I meet a lot of new people and meet new competition. I feel like I'm really learning and improving a lot. I love you!!!!

The Summer Hockey Plan

2008-04-17T08:26:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the delay in posts, after returning from Chicago and a recent trip to Bend and an upcoming trip to Eugene (all during school time) I've had a lot to do. I have been able to finally solidify hockey plans for this summer and I AM PUMPED!

Spring league continues for another 4 or 5 weeks - so I'm way into that right now, but here is my rough summer schedule:

Northern Edge Elite Hockey School: July 14-18, Medford, OR

Northwest Selects Mini-Camps:
July 19-20, Everett, WA
August 9-10, Tri Cities, WA
August 23-24, Portland, OR

That's all for now, but you never know...we'll see. Later.

Here comes memories of Chicago!

2008-04-06T12:59:00.000-07:00

So here are some pictures we took before the Blackhawk game that I went to with my dad!! The trip was a present from my parents for my 13th birthday. The Blackhawks beat Detroit like a drum. They won 6-2!! It was awesome!! I will be talking a lot about the trip in the next few blog posts, as well as add more photos... its kind of like a series...
We took the train into the city from Oak Park where we stayed and got off near the United Center. There was a park there that had a great view of the Chicago skyline. Of course, I was sporting the Hawks jersey and we stopped to get a pic with Sears Tower. PEACE!

Other pictures I included in this post we shot all around and inside the UC. They include the scoreboard, the ad board, the indian head on the outside wall and a rad statue of Blackhawk greats! I took some 200 pictures, so I am hoping to share a few with you here and there. Enjoy!