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MARCH 2013

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Southwest Alumni Update

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Texas Aces #9 Brendan Finn Cam Donaldson takes the open shot for Stars Elite 98

Brandon Estes - Dallas Penguins, Midget Minor AA

Logan Paris - McKinney Lightning Bantamgiving a thumbs up during the SWSHS Fall Battle Classic

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Raymond Smith (Oilers MMin AA - Blaznek) with a save

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DSTHL Championship Weekend ScheduleAll Championship Weekend Series’ will be a Best of 3 with the #1 & #2 Ranked Teams from the Semifinals playing for the League Championship. All the U18 & U16 Championship Games will be at the DPSC McKinney & the U14, U12 & U10 Games will be at the DPSC Valley Ranch. ■

U18AA3/9, GM 1: 1:15 PM3/9, GM 2: 8:45 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 11:00 AM

U18 Gold3/9, GM 1: 11:30 AM3/9, GM 2: 7:00 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 10:45 AM

U16AA3/9, GM 1: 9:45 AM3/9, GM 2: 5:15 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 9:15 AM

U16 Gold3/9, GM 1: 8:00 AM3/9, GM 2: 3:30 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 9:00 AM

U14AA3/9, GM 1: 12:45 PM3/9, GM 2: 9:45 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 3:15 PM

U14 Gold3/9, GM 1: 9:45 AM3/9, GM 2: 5:45 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 11:15 AM

U14 Green3/9, GM 1: 11:00 AM3/9, GM 2: 8:00 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 1:30 PM

U12AA3/9, GM 1: 11:15 AM3/9, GM 2: 7:30 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 1:45 PM

U12 Gold3/9, GM 1: 1:00 PM3/9, GM 2: 9:15 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 3:30 PM

U12 Black3/9, GM 1: 8:15 AM3/9, GM 2: 6:15 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 2:15 PM

U12 Green3/9, GM 1: 6:45 AM3/9, GM 2: 2:45 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 9:15 AM

U10AA3/9, GM 1: 9:30 AM3/9, GM 2: 5:45 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 12:00 PM

U10 Gold3/9, GM 1: 8:00 AM3/9, GM 2: 4:00 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 10:30 AM

U10 Green3/9, GM 1: 6:30 AM3/9, GM 2: 2:30 PM

3/10, GM 3*: 9:00 AM

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Focus and intensity are two factors that an athlete can’t live without. The ability to

stay in control of one’s ability, despite outside stimulus coming against you is extremely valuable. While you are maintaining this controlled positive thought pattern you must also bring your best to the table in everything you do. To tackle the task with unrelenting passion and fervor and leaving nothing in the tank. It’s one of the greatest of accomplishments, to give all that you are towards a goal without regret. These attributes are very important in the gym and for the game of hockey. If an athlete cannot focus on his workouts he will most likely not complete them or take breaks which would affect the quality of the workout. In even a worst case a lifter could get hurt by not performing a lift correctly or not being aware of the world around him. If an athlete

does not work hard and bring intensity he can only receive results equal to the level output. It is not good enough to be good, it is not even good enough to show up, and you actually have to perform every task with excellence in order to achieve a most excellent result. On the Ice lack of focus leads to mistakes. A lack of intensity leads to lost battles, missed opportunities and ultimately losses. Desire is the root of success because in order to have something you have to want it. If you don’t want something you won’t take on steps to achieve it. Sometimes just wanting it more can make you do things you may have not thought achievable. Peter Twist has a stellar quote in his facilities …. “Today I will give everything I have, what I keep inside I will lose forever.”■

Focus and Intensity By Luke Beltrand

Luke Beltrand is a Former Collegiate Hockey player and Current Manager of Crull Fitness Valley Ranch. Luke is Certified as a Certified Fitness Specialist through the Cooper’s Institute and Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting. Luke is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for over 40 local Hockey Teams..

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Mite Gold Frisco Islanders player, Jackson Foddrill Weston King of the Dallas Stars Elite

Allyson Simpson (Alliance 12U AAA - Hennes)

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Texas Jr Stars Bantam - Austin Bell and Carter Galloall dressed before a game.

Kaleb Croft - Dallas Penguins Midget Minor AA

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Vartanian- House League Willowbrook vs Space City HoundsHigh Sticking!! Dallas Penguins U16 Midget Minor

Alexander McBey (DJHA BT Green - McBey) bending the stick!Brenden Coon of The Alliance Bulldogs Squirt team taking some time from the team’s tournament in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to play some outdoor hockey.

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Southwest Alumni Updateby Tanner Wilson

The end of the NCAA & Junior Hockey Regular Season is on the horizon. It’s time for another update for Southwest Players

playing Junior, NCAA & Professional Hockey. All Stats are through February 20th.Southwest Regional News briefs. Matt Donovan was voted a starter for the AHL All Star Game that took place on January 27th & 28th up in Providence, Rhode Island where he was able to fire off 2 SOG during the game. He also participated in the Hardest Shot Competition during the AHL Skills Challenge where his best slap shot was 98.1 MPH. Seth Jones won Gold at the ‘13 World Junior Hockey Championships in Sochi, Russia where he scored his 1st and only goal of the Tournament in their Opener against Germany. He also added 6 assist in the event as he is making the case to be the favorite to be the #1 Overall Pick in this summer’s draft. Jones’ Portland Winterhawks team also has clinched the U.S. Division Title out in the WHL and is in strong shape to be the #1 Seed in the WHL Western Conference Playoffs when the WHL Post Season begins in Late March where they have a 13 point lead with just 11 games left to play in the regular season that wraps up on March 17th. Most recently, he was also in the CHL Top Prospects Game in Halifax, Nova Scotia where he made a strong impression among NHL Scouts and is becoming the favorite to be the top pick in this year’s NHL Draft. In addition to Seth Jones, Stefan Noesen also made the Prelim Roster but due to a 10 Game Suspension he concurred in the OHL prior to the start of the USA WJHC Prelim Camp that the IIHF Upheld. He was unable to compete in the Tournament. Chris Brown has been on a tare with the scoring summary where he has scored 5 points (4G 1A) in the last 4 games. Among them included scoring twice in a 7-3 victory over the St. John’s Ice Caps. In addition, he’s beginning to get a lot more time on the PP in recent weeks where he is up to an impressive 5 PP Goals this season which is tied with Michael Stone for the Portland Pirates Team Lead. Christian Frey was traded from the Tri-City Storm to the Dubuque Fighting Saints on January 28th. This was part that he was having a difficult time getting much playing time after being able to trade to the Eastern Conference Leaders. Since the trade, he’s been 2-1-0 with a 3.17 GAA. Jason Cotton was able to get named to the USHL Top Prospects Game and was able to score the game winning goal early in the 2nd period to help Team West hold on to a 2-1 victory. Amarillo Bulls Teammates Garrett Peterson & Clint Carlisle who were also teammates with the Dallas Stars Elites U18 Team will continue being teammates and will become Military Officers for the Army Academy starting next year. Peterson’s commitment was made official on December 7th while Clint Carlisle committed back in Late January after having to sit out nearly 3 months with an ankle injury where since his return on 1/18. He’s earned 5 points (2G 3A) & has a +2 rating and has been connecting on a lot of strong passes and not afraid to shoot the puck as well where he had multiple shots on goal

in every game since his return. Topeka Roadrunners Forward Kyle Sharkey Announced a NCAA D3 Commitment to the University of Wisconsin Steven’s Point. He’s looking to end his NAHL Career with a high as he looks to help his Roadrunners team have a shot at the NAHL Robertson Cup Tournament in Mid-May. He’s been among the team’s leading scorers for the Roadrunners this year as he is 2nd in scoring with 55 points. Brady Ferguson (Amarillo/U18 Selects), Justin Greenberg (Texas/Team Texas) & Kyle Sharkey (Topeka/Team Mid-West) all got voted into to play in the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament that took place from 2/18-20 in Troy, Michigan. In addition, Amarillo Bulls Head Coach Rocky Russo & Texas Tornado Head Coach Tony Curtale were the coaching staff for Team Texas at the Event. The NAHL announced that the Robertson Cup Tournament will be back in Frisco, Texas from May 10-13 back on February 13th.. However, for the first time in nearly a decade, the Host Team will not get an automatic bid for this year’s event. It will be only the 4 Division Champions that will be competing for the Robertson Cup this season.

Full List of NCAA Commitments

Prep SchoolThomas Aldworth (Cushing Academy [MASS.]/Providence College Hockey East)

United States Hockey LeagueJason Cotton (Tri-City Storm/Northeastern Univ. Hockey East)

North American Hockey LeagueClint Carlisle (Amarillo Bulls/Army Academy Atlantic Hockey)Garrett Peterson (Amarillo Bulls/Army Academy Atlantic Hockey)Duggie Lagrone (Fairbanks Ice Dogs/Colorado College WCHA)Kyle Sharkey (Topeka Roadrunners/Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point NCAA D3)Robert Nichols (Wenatchee Wild/Univ. of Connecticut Atlantic Hockey)

American Hockey League (AHL)D Matt Donovan: Edmond, Oklahoma (Bridgeport Sound Tigers/NYI Signe)2012-2013 Season Stats: 48 GP 8-19-27 +7 57 PIM 83 SOGF Chris Brown: Flower Mound, Texas (Portland Pirates/PHX Signe) 2012-2013 Season Stats: 48 GP 16-11-27 -6 70 PIM 128 SOGF Austin Smith: Coppell, Texas (Texas Stars/DAL Signe)2012-2013 Season Stats: 16 GP 2-1-3 +1 6 PIM 27 SOG

East Coast Hockey LeagueF Austin Smith (Idaho Steelheads/DAL Signe)2012-2013 Season Stats: 23 GP 19-11-30 +17 13 PIM 94 SOG

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Western Hockey LeagueD Colten Martin: Arlington, Texas (Kelowna Rockets)2012-2013 Season Stats: 60 GP 2-16-18 +31 47 PIMD Matt Staples: Coppell, Texas (Medicine Hat Tigers)2012-2013 Season Stats: 26 GP 0-1-1 -6 12 PIMD Seth Jones: Plano, Texas (Portland Winterhawks)2012-2013 Season Stats: 50 GP 9-36-45 +35 33 PIM‘13 WJHC Championship: 7 GP 1-6-7 +8 4 PIM 17 SOGF Colin Jacobs: Coppell, Texas (Prince George Cougars/BUF Prospect)2012-2013 Season Stats: 54 GP 22-21-43 -22 87 PIM

Ontario Hockey LeagueF Stefan Noesen: Plano, Texas (Plymouth Whalers/OTT Signe)2012-2013 Season Stats: 40 GP 21-17-38 +1 37 PIM

Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA)Blake Coleman: Plano, Texas (Miami OH. Univ./NJ Prospect)2012-2013 Season Stats: 32 GP 7-6-13 +5 45 PIM 106 SOGColton Hargrove: Rockwall, Texas (Western Michigan Univ./BOS Prospect)2012-2013 Season Stats: 26 GP 6-1-7 +4 25 PIM 44 SOGErik Higby: New Braunfels, Texas (Northern Michigan Univ.)2012-2013 Season Stats: 29 GR 6-10-16 +1 40 PIM 55 SOGRyan Daugherty: Sanchse, Texas (Northern Michigan Univ.)2012-2013 Season Stats: 32 GP 9-5-14 +2 48 PIM 57 SOGCJ Ludwig: Little Elm, Texas (Northern Michigan Univ.)2012-2013 Season Stats: 30 GP 4-9-13 +5 47 PIM 49 SOG

ECAC HockeyArmand De Swardt: Plano, Texas (Cornell Univ.)2012-2013 Season Stats: 18 GP 1-2-3 -2 47 PIM

Hockey EastJacob Fallon: Southlake, Texas (Univ. of Vermont)2012-2013 Season Stats: 28 GP 8-10-18 -1 14 PIM 52 SOG

Western Collegiate Hockey Association Ian Young: Sugar Land, Texas (Colorado College)2012-2013 Season Stats: 30 GP 1-6-7 +8 2 PIM 32 SOGChase Grant: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Minnesota State)2012-2013 Season Stats: 32 GP 6-9-15 E 40 PIM 68 SOGTaylor Herndon: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Minnesota State Univ.)2012-2013 Season Stats: 4 GP 0-2-2 +2 0 PIM 6 SOGJohnnie Searfoss: Colleyville, Texas (Nebraska-Omaha)2012-2013 Season Stats: 28 GP 10-9-19 +6 10 PIM 66 SOG

United States Hockey LeagueTanner Karty: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Des Moines Buccaneers)2012-2013 Season Stats: 39 GP 11-12-23 +9 115 PIM 85 SOGChristian Frey: Arlington, Texas (Dubuque Fighting Saints)Jason Cotton: Parker, Texas (Tri-City Storm)2012-2013 Season Stats: 36 GP 0-3-3 -17 8 PIM 40 SOG

Ryan McMurphy: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Tri-City Storm)2012-2013 Season Stats: 41 GP 1-5-6 -3 10 PIM 45 SOG

British Columbia Hockey LeagueBlake Box: Plano, Texas (Salmon Arm Silverbacks)2012-2013 Season Stats: 40 GP 2-6-8 60 PIMAlberta Junior Hockey LeagueF Alex Cromwell: McKinney, Texas (Ft. McMurray Oil Barons)2012-2013 Season Stats: 54 GP 6-7-13

Central Canadian Hockey LeagueD JJ Hart: Kanata Stallions (Frisco, Texas)2012-2013 Season Stats: 47 GP 4-17-21 50 PIMF Brendan Mcguire: Pembroke Lumber Kings (Flower Mound, Texas)2012-2013 Season Stats: 54 GP 20-21-41 49 PIMF Liam Biard: Pembroke Lumber Kings (Flower Mound, Texas)2012-2013 Season Stats: 51 GP 11-15-26 38 PIM

North American Hockey LeagueF Garrett Peterson: Coppell, Texas (Amarillo Bulls)2012-2013 Season Stats: 38 GP 3-11-14 +19 54 PIM 57 SOGF Tyler Gernhofer: Grapevine, Texas (Amarillo Bulls)2012-2013 Season Stats: 37 GP 7-11-18 +13 22 PIM 69 SOGF Brady Ferguson: Lewisville, Texas (Amarillo Bulls)2012-2013 Season Stats: 40 GP 8-13-21 +16 54 PIM 99 SOGF Clint Carlisle: Trophy Club, Texas (Amarillo Bulls)2012-2013 Season Stats: 20 GP 9-5-14 +9 6 PIM 62 SOGF Duggie Lagrone: Dallas, Texas (Fairbanks Ice Dogs)2012-2013 Season Stats: 39 GP 3-13-16 +5 43 PIM 65 SOGD Tyler Minx: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Jamestown Ironmen)2012-2013 Season Stats: 37 GP 4-14-18 -15 185 PIM 93 SOGD Sam Johnson: Dallas, Texas (Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings)2012-2013 Season Stats: 40 GP 1-8-9 +14 68 PIM 50 SOGF TJ Stuntz: Round Rock, Texas (Michigan Warriors)2012-2013 Season Stats: 18 GP 3-1-4 E 13 PIM 32 SOGF Dylan Campbell: Prosper, Texas (Odessa Jackalopes)2012-2013 Season Stats: 25 GP 1-5-6 -13 50 PIM 18 SOGF Justin Greenberg: Plano, Texas (Texas Tornado)2012-2013 Season Stats: 49 GP 20-28-48 +10 4 PIM 126 SOGG Hunter Leisner: Garland, Texas (Texas Tornado)2012-2013 Season Stats: 42 GP 28-14-0 1 SO 2.52 GAA .914 SV%F Kyle Sharkey: Moore, Oklahoma (Topeka Roadrunners)2012-2013 Season Stats: 46 GP 26-29-55 +19 43 PIM 123 SOGF Trace Redmond: Dallas, Texas (Wenatchee Wild)2012-2013 Season Stats: 40 GP 7-10-17 +15 79 PIM 63 SOGF Robert Nichols: Dallas, Texas (Wenatchee Wild)2012-2013 Season Stats: 38 GP 29-6-3 6 SO 1.94 GAA .917 SV%F Matt Robinson: Plano, Texas (Wichita Falls Wildcats)2012-2013 Season Stats: 21 GP 5-4-9 E 14 PIM 44 SOG ■

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Tanner Woody challenges the Marcus goalie - Mansfield Varsity Picture of Hailey Schatzmann taken by Eric Knappenberger.

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Vili Lappalainen - Dallas Penguins Midget Minor AA

Texas Aces #10 Kyle Mills

Enjoying House League Hockey in Houston,Texas in a game @ the Toyota Center between the top two teams in the Houston Metro House Hockey League. Willowbrook Vipers(green) vs Willowbrook Stealth(black). Shown here is Vipers’ forward NicholasVartanian about to break away between two Stealth players.

Ice Jets U16 Midget Major AA wins SWSHL Championship

Ice Jets U16 Midget Minor AA - Dalton Caesar

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Cosmo’s Tip of the MonthGroin StrainsBy Cosmo Clarke

Groin injuries are pretty common in ice hockey because the diagonal stride used in skating puts the groin (adductor) muscles under strain. This injury usually occurs

with sudden changes in direction. It is acute in nature but can develop into a chronic issue.

RICE(Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)Early stretching should be avoided, but usually 3-4 days after the injury should be taken off prior to trying any stretching or strengthening. This does not mean you cannot try gentle range of motion exercises (but within your pain free range only). Example of this would be riding a stationary bike.

Prevention:

1) Proper Dynamic Warm Up consisting of light jog, high knees, lateral shuffles, back-pedaling, forward walking lunges w/half twist, reverse walking lunges.

2) Light Static Stretches going to the point of tension and not pain. Hold stretch for a count of 10-15 seconds while breathing regularly to ensure body is relaxing.

3) Strengthening should be performed every other day as strengthening exercises cause muscles to tighten. Some strengthening exercises to consider are ball/pillow squeezes whether lying down or standing, slide board from side to side push, simultaneous leg adduction on slide board bring feet together lateral lunges with 5 second hold, forward lunge with 5 second hold, reverse lunge with 5 second hold, cable or elastic band hip adduction and abduction.

Players have to take some responsibility in this by preparing off-season and in-season maintenance by strengthening these muscles using some of the exercises listed above. ■

Cosmo Clarke has five years pro hockey experience/CHL, CoHL & SHL. He is a Hockey Skills/Strength & Conditioning Coach, Dallas Oilers Youth Hockey (Major Midget Tier II 2011-12 National Champions); Assistant Hockey Coach, Jesuit Prep College; and Director of Athletic Development at Sportsplex. Cosmo is part of the professional coaching staff leading the new Jr Oilers Developmental Program for Mites at the Ice Training Center in Richardson. To learn more, call 972-680-7825.

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To the delight of the fans, Austin Capitals Noah Maddex score! Chris Neukranz, 18U AA DJHA, makes a last minute save.

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Austin Perdue blocking a shot. Pee Wee with Texas Brahmas. Photo by friend Chris Caldwell.

Chris calls this his “perfectly timed photo”

Hayden Stricker of the Dallas Stars Elite.

Stanley Estell wards off a BAHHA attacker

Texans, Brenden Cain, Payton Baldillez and James Haddock -Tilton RamsTexas hockey players at Tilton, a New Hampshire School

Alex Thompson says “Ouch!!” - Dallas Penguins U16 AA

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