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  New Waterford Pee Wee A Sharks to Host CB Playdowns

The New Waterford Pee Wee A Sharks are set to battle it out in their first step for one of two berths into the Provincial Championship Tournament to be held in Dartmouth from March 29th - April 1st.

Pee Wee A Playdown Schedule (All games @ New Waterford Arena)

Note: The winner of both Cross-over games will each earn a berth to the next round of the road to Provincials. 

 Congratulations to Dana MacIsaac of New Waterford on winning $2,747

in the Sunday, February 19th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.

The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!

Midget 'AAA' Sharks to Host Regional Playdowns

The New Waterford Midget 'AAA' Sharks will be hosting the Cape Breton Midget 'AAA' Hockey League's regional playdowns from February 24th to 26th at the New Waterford & District Community Centre.

This is the second straight season that the Sharks will host the league's regional playdowns. The Sharks were not the only team that applied to host the regional playdowns, the third place Strait Richmond Pirates also made an attempt to host the weekend event.

The New Waterford club heads into the regional tournament as the top seeded team as they finished first overall following the first 20 games of the regular season with a record of 15-4-1 along with 101 goals for and 54 goals against, not counting the final four games of the regular season.

The Sharks are led by forward Brandon Syms who leads the team with 33 goals and 16 assists good for 49 points on the season, also leading the charge for New Waterford is Shane Desrosiers and David Gillis. Desrosiers in 21 games has 25 points (7 goals, 18 assists) while Gillis has recorded 16 goals and 7 assists for 23 points in 21 games.

On defense, the Sharks are led by veteran defensemen Chris Young, Ryan Colbert and Jeremy Fraser, the three have combined for 19 points on the season. Kyle Muise, Cody Brenna, Tyler Grant and Michael MacIntyre round out the defense core for New Waterford.

In goal, the Sharks have two experienced goaltenders in Gabe Dowie and MacKenzie Carrigan. Dowie started the season with the Cape Breton Tradesmen of the Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League before joining the Sharks in October. In 10 games with New Waterford the Sydney native has an impressive record of 10-0-0 along with a 2.10 goals-against average while MacKenzie Carrigan has posted a record of 5-5-1 along with a 3.24 goals-against average.

Here now is a breakdown of the Sharks players:

Third year Midget players: David Gillis (16 goals, 7 assists, 23 pts), Glen Connors (7 goals, 15 assists, 22pts), Andrew Briggs (9 goals, 11 assists, 20 pts), Liam White (9 goals, 9 assists, 18 pts), Kenzie Campbell (5 goals, 10 assists, 15 pts), Jeremy Fraser (2 goals, 9 assists, 11 pts), Tyler Grant (5 assists, 5 pts), David Ferguson (5 assists, 5 pts), Ryan Colbert (1 goal, 3 assists, 4 pts) and Chris Young (4 assists, 4 pts)

Second year Midget players: Brandon Syms (33 goals, 16 assists, 49 pts), Shane Desrosiers (7 goals, 18 assists, 25 pts), Josh Head (6 goals, 2 assists, 8 pts), Kyle Muise (2 goals, 5 assists, 7 pts) and Brendon MacLean (2 goals, 2 assists, 4 pts)

First year Midget players: Rhett Sheppard (6 goals, 14 assists, 20 pts), Cody Brenna (1 goal, 6 assists, 7 pts) and Michael MacIntyre (2 goals, 2 assists, 4 pts)

** Stats as of Tuesday, February 7th 2012 - Source: Cape Breton Midget 'AAA' Hockey League official website

Midget AAA Playdown Schedule

 The two semi final winners advance to the

Provincial Championship Tournament in Inverness.

CB CUP League Championship Game

Top two teams based on round robin play 

Congratulations to Beryl MacKay of New Waterford on winning $3,111

in the Sunday, February 12th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.

The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!

Development Ice Schedule

Saturday, February 11th - PeeWee A @ 1:40p (Power Skating Session with Janet Harvey)

Saturday, February 18th - Atom Metro @ 10:30a (Power Skating Session with Janet Harvey )

Saturday, February 25th - Cancelled due to Midget AAA & PeeWee A Playdowns

 Congratulations to Shelley Sherlock of New Waterford on winning $3,300

in the Sunday, February 5th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.

The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!

 Congratulations to Donna Ropek of New Waterford on winning $3,285

in the Sunday, January 29th New Waterford Minor Hockey Even Split Draw.

The NWMH Association would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for your support!

 10 Ways to be a GREAT Hockey Parent 

Role of the Parent

The minor hockey parent will play a pivotal role in the hockey experience for both their sons and daughters. The minor hockey parent will wear many different hats throughout the course of their child's minor hockey career including cheerleader, fundraiser, transporting child to and from rink, and role model.

It is however important that as parents, you do not become focused on winning and losing and gold medals and rich contracts. The reality is that less than 1% of children who start out playing hockey will go onto make a living playing hockey. To this end, it is important that parents emphasize the child’s enjoyment when    playing the game. Focus on what the child wants- having fun, meeting new friends, being active and all the social and life skills that your child will develop as a result of their involvement in the game. As parents, you make a lot of sacrifices in order for your child to play the hockey, however it is important that your child know their are no strings attached. You are there to support them and to help provide opportunities for them.

Ten ways to be a great minor hockey parent:

1) Get involved with your child's team in a positive manner.
2) Let your child know you enjoy having them involved in the game.
3) Don't lose perspective: emphasize the values learned from being involved in the game.
4) Be supportive.
5) Model respective behavior for your child.
6) Support your child in both victory and defeat.
7) Make safety, respect, and fair play priorities.
8) Provide emotional support to your child.
9) Encourage your child to participate, but do not pressure them into playing.
10) Communicate with your child's coach in a professional manner   

 Tidy Dressing Room Reminder

Coaches, Players and Parents: Please ensure that you tidy up the  

dressing room before you leave after your game or practice,

whether it be at your own New Waterford & Disctict Community

Centre or another arena that you are visiting. Picking up used tape,

plastic bottles and and any other visible garbage before you leave

will result in a clean dressing room for the next group.

 HOCKEY CANADA& #39;S NEW HEAD CONTACT RULE

The New Waterford & District Minor Hockey Association is excited to welcome players, parents, coaches, referees and fans to the 2011/2012 season.

We are just getting things in place to begin the season and a tentative ice schedule should be available soon. Please check back often for updates. Once ice times are scheduled, a coach will be calling to ensure that each player is informed about his/her scheduled ice times.

The 2011/2012 New Waterford Minor Hockey Executive Committee consists of the following: President, Donnie Burke, Vice President, Lori Reid, Treasurer, Sherri Cameron, Secretary, Kevin Crosby and Registrar, Pam Pearson.

Other positions that are still available for interested volunteers are Equipment Manager and Even Split Coordinator(s).

If you have not registered yet or if you know someone who may be interested in playing or volunteering for one of the above positions, please let us know by e-mailing us at nwsharks@hotmail.com

"Keep Your Stick On The Ice"