$200 Donation to Hockey Program

A special thanks to Jared, Connor, Pat and Nzoni for helping this early morning (5:30 AM) with the the 1/2 Marathon set-up.  The efforts of these four players solidified a $200 donation to the Boys' Hockey Program.

Save the Date - Pat Kane's Senior Project

Golf Tournament Benefit

 

Patrick Kane’s 2015 Senior Project – Lake Placid High School

(Wounded Warrior Student Ambassador Event# 17648)

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Craig Wood Golf Course

Call for Tee Times at 523-9811

Shotgun Start at 10:00 AM

Registration Begins at 9:00 AM

Scramble Format - No Handicap Limitations

 Cost:               Members $35.00 (includes cart)

Non-Members $60.00 (includes cart)

Skins $20.00 per team

 Prizes: Closest to the pin (Men & Women), Longest Drive (Men & Women)

                        First, Second & Third Place Teams – Additional Prizes……

                        Hole in one wins a new car courtesy of Adirondack Chevrolet

 All proceeds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project

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Car Wash & Bottle Drive Recap

Thanks to all parents and fans of Blue Bombers' Hockey who came out and supported the team at our fundraiser.  Great job to the players for a well executed car wash.

We raised $675 on the day.  We still have a lot to raise for our Section I weekend trip but are well on our way.

3rd Annual Wiffle Ball Tourney

Eight teams braved the chilly air to compete in the 3rd Annual Adirondack Wiffleball Tournament at Coach Clark's House.  The competition was tighter than ever.  The Winks defeated last year's Champs, Wild Thanz 1-0 for the title.

                                                  (This year's 25 participants)

                                                  This Year's Champs!

Learning Video - Excellent Backcheck

Watch Dallas Stars' #72 (NYer Eric Cole) back check hard to the middle.  Identified who to take and threw a hit.  Got back to the middle and picked off pass.

Learning Video - Puck Protection

Check out how Dubinsky protects puck down low and shields defender before puck arrives and this creates a great offensive play from behind the net.

Car Wash / Bottle Drive Announced - August 17th

The Blue Bombers will have a car wash and bottle drive on Sunday, August 17th.  The Car Wash will take place at Clark's Funeral Home from 10:30AM-2:30PM.  

This will be another step to raising the needed funds for our trip to Section I.  The approximate cost of this trip is $5,000-$6,000.  

We will need a minimum of nine players from 10:30-12:30 and nine players from 12:30-2:30.  Coaches will be in touch to create list of players with times.  

Thanks for Today's Help at Lacrosse Concession

A special thanks to Bjorn, Evan and Ryan D for stepping up and helping today at the concession stand.  Parent-wise, Tricia Preston and Kevin Geesler stepped up as well.  Coach Martin and Coach Moran were also a big help.

Through today's effort we likely covered the cost of one of the two nights at our Danbury, Connecticut hotel.

I realize a lot of people were out of town but just be sure to thank the mentioned folks when you see them for getting our Section I trip off the ground.

Stanley Cup Winning Goal Breakdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-KnXdCL0Ew

Check out the footage of the Stanley Cup Winning Goal:

Notice -->

LA Kings:     1. Starts with great d-zone coverage
                      2. Kings enter zone wide
                      3. Kings Middle Lane Drive!!
                      4. Martinez stays wide in "scoring alley"
                      5. Shot is for a rebound - POP
                      6. Easy tap in goal off fundamentally sound hockey

NY Rangers:    1. Right D is outside dots - makes him pivot and lose vision
                         2. First back-checker gets back hard but goes to the outside King
                         3. 2 Rangers pick up bad angle shooter
                         4. Overall poor recognition of the 3 Rangers

Fundamentals are key to winning and even losing.  The Kings demonstrate here how to win.  Watch this clip with these notes in mind and get your head around school and hockey coming sooner than you think.  Enjoy your August!

Non-League Opponents for the Upcoming Season

For the 2014-2015 hockey season the Blue Bombers will be playing the following TEN non-league opponents:

Niskayuna-Schenectady @ Saranac Lake                                    

Burnt Hills-Scotia @ Saranac Lake                                                   

Horace Greeley (Away)                                                         

Somers-North Salem (Away)                                        

Mississquoi Valley (Home)                                            

Middlebury (Away)

Fulton (Home)                                                                       

Clinton (Home)                                                         

Acadia/Olympia (Home)                                                 

Shaker-Colonie or Middlebury (Home)                             

                                                                                               

3rd Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament

The Third Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament will be Sunday, August 17th.  

Last Year's Champs

(Nobody wants these guys repeating - get your team together!)

John Tavares' Workout Regiment

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=442943

(Click link above)

June Testing Date - Tuesday, June 24th

We will have our June testing on Tuesday, June 24th at 3:30 PM.  Please meet at the LPHS gym ready to go.  The test will include:

1. Push-Ups
2. Pull-Ups
3. Bench (70% of weight)
4. 1 Mile Run
5. 10 Yard X6 Shuttle Run
6. Box Jumps (30 Seconds)

This early test will show how serious we are as a team about making the summer a productive one in taking the next step next season.

Check out this circuit training with Stanley Cup and New Yorker Dustin Brown:

http://sportuz.com/blog/2013/08/27/dryland-off-ice-hockey-training-la-kings-dustin-brown-circuit/

All-Academic Hockey Players - Save the Date - JUNE 17

For the THIRTEEN players (and their parents) recognized at our end of the year banquet please save JUNE 17th as a date of importance.

The banner distinguishing our team as the #1 ranked academic team in the state is at school.  We have been put on the agenda for the school board meeting for recognition.  We will also have a brief gathering to recognize this group and parents are welcome.  More details to come as Mr. Walentuk and I work on the details.

I hope that all THIRTEEN players can join us that night for the school board recognition and a short gathering to recognize this accomplishment.