Rinkside News & Notes!!!  

Yes, hockey season is over.  This is true.  But before you open the pool and fire up the BBQs...just two more things!

1) The Memorial Day Coin Drop will be on May 25th (4 to 8 pm) and 26th (9 am - 2 pm). 

We only need one two hour shift outta ya! 

2) The painting and cleaning party at the courts (previously set for May 12th) is scheduled for JUNE 9th.  Please email us if you can help for an hour!  This money is going directly into court maintenance and improvements!

Email Us! if you are willing to help!

Congratulations to our 2011-12 Division Champions

Cadets - Shore True Value

L to R: Coach Joe Loefflad, Nelson Denan, Karly Morgan, Jack Loefflad, Peyton Martin, Kyle Somers, Coach Mark Morgan, Colin Kaczmarski, Michael Pecora, MATT MORGAN, Justin Disciascio and Vanessa Francesco.

Beavers - Pecora Plumbing

L to R, Front: Kyle Juliano, Dominick Pecora, Julianna Capasso, Ralph Triboletti
Back: Mary Rose Minichino, Kevin Gisondi, Jonathan Gilbert, Coach Desrosiers, Bryson Desrosiers, Logan Petty
 

Penguins - Cook's Fencing

L to R, Front: Brendan McKeever, Pharen File, Xander Cordery, Francis McFadden, Cohen Cook
Back: Daniel Harvey, Coach Harvey, Deric Slobodjian, John Batty, Dale Slota, Marlie Heim, Samuel Raughley, Jake Cook and Coach Jake Cook

Click here to Check Out the All-Star Travel Team Section for Updates and Basic Information.  Click here for the Brigantine Hockey Website and Tournament Schedule

Hit this link - - -  SP Hockey Gear! - - - to Check Out Our Dope Duds!  Once on the site, look for 'Somers Point Street Hockey' page on left margin.

This is a test run for the site on limited items.  As the site is up and running, more and more items will be added.       

If you have questions about ordering or timing of deliveries, please email printer at admin@austinssportscenter.com

A SP Lightning Flashback!  

The game no one knew was even played - besides the two teams that played in it - and a few die hard, snow covered parents.  It was a regular Saturday morning in January and the League was gathering once more at the courts to play their Divisional games.  Right before the ball was dropped for the first Penguin and Beaver games, a very light rain/sleet started to fall.  So, games for the day were immediately cancelled. 

Admittedly, the coaches of the Beaver Blues and Red Wings also thought it best to cancel.  However, the young whiners, err, I mean players, in the red and blue jerseys won out and 'we decided' to see if we could squeeze it in.             

The kids were right!  By the third period, there was literally 2-3 inches of snow on the court.  Kids were slipping and sliding and taking a face-full of snow on each shot or pass by their opponents but they never stopped laughing.  While the game was slow and a tad sloppy, it turned out to be a tight one goal affair decided in the last minute...but more than that, the kids that got to play that game still talk about it today. 

It was a sight and game that we'll all remember !  The 2010 Somers Point Winter Classic!   

A special thanks to Lisa Cadematori for risking her camera for these pictures! : )

If you have pictures that you would like to add to our photo albums, shoot an email to Debbie McDonald at damo624@aol.com.  Hit this SP Hockey Pictures link to check out some of the action down at the courts.  This site is a great way to share pictures of the kids and to order prints or albums. 

Scheduled General Meetings of the Organization for the Months of March 2012:

Monday, March 19th [Board Elections]

7:00 PM @ the Hockey Snack Stand

Parents and Coaches are Invited to Attend!

A Major Thanks to All of Our 2011-12 Sponsors!

A Few Bucks, Shore True Value Hardware, Charlies Restaurant, Pecora Plumbing, American Legion Post 352, Twin Glass, Clerico Heating and Cooling, Cook's Fencing, Point Car Wash, Big Wally's, Meyers Builders, Doc's Place and Coca Cola

2011Roller Hockey IRON MAN Tournament

Thanks to all the players, coaches and parents for another successful IRON MAN tournament.  It lived up to its name as the teams slugged it out over three consecutive days.  Team Gray pulled it out in the end, beating a tough and talented Team Black who battled hard.  The absolute highlight of the tournament was a semi-finals thriller played between Gray and Black.  The Gray guys tied it with 1:23 seconds left in the third and won it with only 0:02 seconds left in overtime.  Gray worked hard all season but they didn't get a ton of breaks in the win/loss column, yet their perseverance paid off as they got hot at the right time and reeled off four straight wins on their way to the IRON MAN cup.  Check out the pictures!  Congratulations to all the teams on a great season!.  

Pictured (Left to Right):  Back Row - Steven Wadell, Jack Loefflad, Robbie Mcdonough, Davis Tuttle, Justin Tomlinson,  Front/Middle - Pat-Pat Taylor, Eddie Henry, Will Smith, Tony Clerico and Ryan Tomlinson

Coaches: Todd Tomlinson and Bill Smith

A SPECIAL THANK YOU  TO ALL THE PARENTS AND FAMILIES  that contributed to the success and fun of the Roller Tournament!  Whether  you donated  baked goods,    a salad,     shirts for the teams,    or  helped out with  set-up,     grilling,  refereeing, coaching or clean-up; everyone showed the Somers Point Hockey Family coming together and really collaborating on a great day for our kids.  Also, a huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the donation bucket to offset the cost of the tournament.  You helped to cover the costs! 

Also, a huge thank you to SOJO 104.9 for coming out to the tournament and rockin' it out! They added to the fun!  Thanks SOJO!

Don't Throw Out Your Old Hockey Gear! 

Before you toss out that old, stinky equipment, donate it to the League.  We might throw it out anyway, but let us decide what we can use to equip some of our younger players in the Chipmunk and Penguin divisions. 

If you have any helmets, shin guards, gloves or sticks, please let us know.  

Music on the Lightning's Website! 

You can control it by using the mini-player at the top of each page!  If it doesn't play, you may have your pop-up blocker on. 

For Information on the Adult Street Hockey League

Go to: http://www.spadulthockey.com/index.htm

Take a visit to The House of Champions.

The people of Somers Point Street Hockey. More Pictures Added!!

One of Our Parents Suggested this Article that Appeared in The Washington Post.  All Parents Should Give it A Look.

See it Here.

How come there are different color hockey balls?

Here are a couple of items that should be read by every parent and coach.  An article from the Toronto Sun and an email from one of the members of the NSHA.  Read them both.