2016-2017 Season
May 2016
Hello All!
I don’t know about anyone else but the Spring seems to be flying by! I hope that you are all enjoying every minute of it. It’s great to see our players’ smiles playing baseball, soccer, lacrosse and spending time with family. It’s all a part of a great life provided by great parents!
The season is approaching quickly and although we do not have practice or game schedules to provide just yet, we do have a lot of information to share and/or request from you that will help us to prepare for a smooth start to the season.
Please read below and help us out! We are looking forward to, and are excited to, see you all soon! Keep an eye out for email notifications in August that will provide start dates, events, practice times, etc.
EVENTS!
NORTH DEVILS HOCKEY 3rd ANNUAL ROLLER HOCKEY TOURNAMENT!
Saturday, June 25th, 8:30am
This is a very fun event where players and families get to reconnect between ice hockey seasons. It gives us a unique way to enjoy the start of summer, get a little taste of hockey, and have some fun! We have learned a lot from the last 2 tournaments and are making some improvements to make the event more fun, more competitive, and more time-condensed so that you can get back to your summer weekend plans without a hitch. Don't miss out on this really great event for the kids! Please pass this along to other families (even those not playing for the Devils) whose children might be interested in participating.
When: Saturday, June 25th, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: North Attleborough Middle School (front parking lot)
Who: Boys and girls, birth years 2004-2011. You do not need to be a North Devils player to participate in this tournament. All are welcome!
Registration: Cost is $25.00. Each player will receive a tournament T-shirt. Deadline is June 19th. Register online at
http://northattleboroughhockey.com
NAHS HOCKEY ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT!
North Attleboro High School Hockey's Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Sunday, August 21st at Chemawa Golf Course. This fun event features golf, raffles, prizes, and a prime rib dinner, and is a major fundraiser for the self-funded program. This year’s tournament will be held at the Chemawa Golf Course in North Attleboro on Sunday, August 21st, 7:00am registration, 8:00am shot gun start. The cost is just $125.00 per player and is guaranteed to be a good time! All are welcome – bring a foursome of neighborhood friends, work friends, family or teammates… The more the merrier! If you are unable to attend but would like to donate, the program is offering Tee Sponsorships for $150.00 per hole. Advertise your business! Gather some hockey friends and show your support! Questions? Call Jerry McAuliffe at 508-243-1833 or email
nahshockeyboosters@gmail.com. We hope to support the NAHS Hockey Team with a strong showing from the North Devils.
SUMMER HOCKEY – Middle School, 3x3 and Learn to Play
Summer hockey is just around the corner! We have opportunities still available for our Mites, 1
st year squirts and new incoming players to register for our Summer Learn To Play or Cross Ice taking place on Monday evenings at Rodman Arena starting on June 13
th.
In addition, our Summer Middle School League is filling quickly. We are rostering two teams and will be forced to close rosters once the spots are filled. There are only 12 spots left so PLEASE register today if you want your child to participate! Last year I had to turn late players away and I don’t want be in that position again. This is open to players ENTERING grades 6, 7 and 8.
Please see below for registration info and program detail.
Mite 3x3 Hockey - 6:00-7:00pm (Limit 44 skaters)
2007-2010
Mondays, June 13 – August 15, Rodman Arena - Walpole
Players age 6-9
Helmet with cage and full equipment is required.
9 week program (no session July 4
th)
Register online at
www.northdevilshockey.com
Cost per player - $150.00 includes jersey
Learn To Skate - 6:00-7:00pm (Limit 20 skaters)
2007-2011
Mondays, June 13 – August 15, Rodman Arena - Walpole
This is for children, ages 5-9, with some hockey experience but need to learn to gain steadiness and confidence. Lessons will focus primarily on skating, skills, stick handling and shooting. Helmet with cage and full equipment is required.
9 week program (no session July 4
th)
Register online at
www.northdevilshockey.com
Cost per player - $150.00 includes jersey
Summer Middle School League
Wednesdays, June 8 – August 24, Foxboro Sports Center, Foxboro
Players entering Grades 6, 7, 8 September 2016
10 games plus Championship
Register online at
www.northdevilshockey.com
Cost per Player - $150.00
FALL MIDDLE SCHOOL HOCKEY
Just a note to our Attleboro and Foxboro players. The Foxboro and Attleboro Middle School’s both roster Middle School teams into the Foxboro Sport Center Fall Middle School League. If you would like to play for your Middle School, please contact the below:
Foxboro – Players entering grades 6, 7 and 8 – Contact Keith Leach at 781-401-7172 or by email at
coachleach8@gmail.com
Attleboro – Players entering grades 6, 7 and 8 – Contact Bill McDonough at 508-838-4979 or email at
clovair@gmail.com
PAINT NIGHT LADIES??
The Hockey Boosters are holding a Paint Party Fundraiser at Bella Sarno on Thursday, June 16th. Tickets are $50 and include appetizers and all the supplies and instruction needed to produce your very own masterpiece. Please visit
https://sites.cimplebox.com/events/registration.aspx?s=4295&c=2454&eid=215998&r=0.8014162 for more information and to purchase tickets. Spread the word and bring a group of friends for a fun night out.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU
FOR YOUR CHILD TO START THE SEASON???
PAYMENTS– NEXT PAYMENT DUE JUNE 1st!
Please be reminded that you will have an upcoming payment due on June 1
st and final payments are due on July 1
st. Please make your payments promptly. If mailing your payment, please send to:
Devils Hockey, 50 Juniper Rd. B1, North Attleboro, MA 02760. All accounts must be paid in full to start the season.
USA HOCKEY CONFIRMATION
If you have not yet done so, PLEASE register your child at
www.usahockey.com and MAIL your printed confirmation to:
DEVILS HOCKEY, 50 Juniper Rd., B1 North Attleboro, MA 02760. This is VERY IMPORTANT and we must ask that you send this ASAP. Fall Rosters cannot be completed until ALL members submit!
UNIFORM UPDATE
For anyone who has placed a uniform order we anticipate distributing them in August. You will be contacted by our uniform coordinator, Jim regarding pick up. For any questions regarding uniforms please contact Jim Kelly at
james.l.kelly.jr@gmail.com
OTHER INFO!
NORTH DEVILS COACH’S AWARD
At our recent End of Year Banquet, Shawn Horgan was awarded the “Coach’s Award. Vice President, Paul Brooks commended Shawn’s commitment to the players and his love of the game. Shawn continues to keep our players motivated and offer his talents to our players. He loves each of these players and sees them as individuals, each having their own skill and talent, which he hopes to help them expand on. It’s not always about being the “best” – it’s about the commitment and hard work that you put into it, which he recognizes. He volunteers many hours to contribute to this programs success. Being one of the founding members of this program, he has made this program a huge part of his life and commitment. He is dedicated to it’s success and to the success of each of the players as they continue through the program and on to High School. We thank you Shawn and Congratulate you on being the recipient of the 2015-2016 North Devils Coach’s Award.
NORTH DEVILS NEW HOME!
Many are anxious to hear what happening with the new NEW ENGLAND SPORTS CENTER being built in Attleboro and will be the new home rink for the North Devils! Owners, Dave Boucher and Joe Fitzpatrick are working hard to get it up and running for the Fall of 2016. Be sure to follow the New England Sports Village on Twitter
@nesportsvillage Facebook
New England Sports Village and Instagram
@nesportsvillage See the latest pictures, get updates, and find out everything you want to know about the Village! We are looking forward to our new “home” and cannot wait for it’s completion!
SOUTH SHORE KINGS SEEKING FAMILIES INTERESTED IN BILLETING PLAYERS
The South Shore Kings organization is seeking 12 families interested in billeting an out-of-state player coming to play junior hockey for the upcoming 16-17 season. The compensation is $3150.00 ($450 a month). The players would live in your home from the end of August through early March depending on the season start and end. They ask that the player have their own room with a bed and bureau and breakfast and dinner is available. Some families house 2 players that share a room. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Heather Sicchio, the SSK Housing Coordinator at
sicchiofamily@comcast.net
THANK YOU FROM THE FORD FAMILY
Thank you to all of the North Devils families that generously donated to the Ford Family after their home fire last month. Thanks to your contribution we were able to assemble a great basket of gift cards and gifts to show our support for them during this difficult time. Below is an email received from the Ford Family…
We want to thank you and the entire North Devils family for the kind thoughts and generosity. It's mind blowing and words cannot describe how wonderful it was to read all of the thoughtful notes from folks we've never met. We live in such a great community and although we are in a very tough situation, we feel so lucky to have the support of our extended family, North Attleboro. As much as we wanted to write individual notes to all the families, I'm not sure it's possible. If you could be our voice in communicating with them and letting them know how grateful we are and that their words and generosity have touched us all, that would be fantastic. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
Warm thoughts,
Kim, Brian, Taylor, Conor and Tessie Ford
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
I would like to welcome NEW Board members, Jeff Augusta, Pete Butt, Jim Calvino, Gregg Colonna and Marty Feeney to our 2016-2017 Devils Hockey Board! We welcome them and are excited to have some new faces joining us to take on the challenge of another year! I’d also like to send a sincere thank you to outgoing members, Jim Meech and John Gugliotta. Their commitment to the board over the past several years is very much appreciated. Thank you for your dedication to the players and the program and we wish you both much luck in your continued endeavors.
THANK YOU’S
Each year as the season comes to an end, there are many individuals who need to be thanked. These people contribute throughout the year to help make our program a success. Take a minute if you get a chance to thank them for their tireless efforts to provide your child this hockey experience. Without the help of many, many individuals we would not be here today.
BOARD MEMBERS – This year we say good bye to two longtime members of our board who have been major contributors to the program. JIM MEECH and JOHN GUGLIOTTA. These guys have been a part of our monthly meetings making important decisions for our players and program. They will be sorely missed but we wish them only continued success and opportunity as they move on.
JIM KELLY – Jim is the “means behind the scenes”! He is responsible for the ordering, sizing and distribution of our uniforms. He tracks the jersey “numbers’ so we have no duplicates, he gathers orders and places the order so our players will all be prepared for game one of the season! All while everyone else has moved on to “Spring and Summer” mode! Thank you to Jim for his time and dedication to this very time consuming and detail oriented task.
HARRY KOJOIAN – Many of you may know Harry but hardly know the hours and hours he contributes to keep us financially on track. He is our program treasurer and is one person who truly knows and experiences the amount of work it takes for a programs existence to be stable. I thank Harry for being a true “backbone” to this organization. His dedication is truly appreciated.
COACHES and TEAM ADMINS – Our coaches cannot be recognized enough for their endless hours of planning practices, and attending practices and games. They juggle their own families, many times providing rides for others, missing family dinners, passing on plans with other friends, perhaps leaving work a little “early” or doing a little “hockey” while at work. In addition they are required to attend coaching clinics put on by USA Hockey and take online teaching modules. Many are board members also. This takes dedication and loyalty to your children. Only sincere passion and love for the game can motivate this character. We are fortunate to have such wonderful role models for the children in this organization. I cannot thank them enough.
Our team admins, are our endlessly committed “cheerleaders” and “moms” for all. It takes a lot to reach out to parents numerous times when it feels like you’re being a pain in the neck! It’s difficult to ask for money many times over, it’s hard to gather responses in order to properly plan practices and events. But they all do it with perseverance and class! Again, knowing that this is what it takes for this all to work. They see beyond so we can be successful. Thank you to all of you for your amazing contribution to the Devils Hockey Family.
Our Board Members, Coaches and Team Admins make many sacrifices each and every day. They will place others first. They will place other children ahead of their own at times. They will forego many personal commitments to remain committed to their responsibilities to the team. They may at times be overwhelmed. They will get tired and feel like giving up sometimes. But they won’t. It’s the life of a volunteer. They will stick with it because the rewards are many. The smiles on the faces of the players being number one. The friendships developed and the commitment to each other is something that only those who give can feel.
I thank them for their support of me. They do not realize that they keep me motivated. They attend multiple meetings, they returns calls when I call them at all hours, they listen to my concerns, they work with me through issues that arise. I can call each of them at any time (and I do!) to help me “talk out” an issue. I truly do not know what I would do without them and I am grateful for the friendships that I have formed with these members.
I am so very grateful that we have the very best VOLUNTEERS in the NORTH DEVILS HOCKEY program… Thank you to each and every one of you for all that you do. I cannot thank you enough…
That’s about it for now! Again, please know that we will be sending out details for the upcoming season over the course of the summer. Please take the time to read them so you can be prepared!
You are all the BEST!!! Enjoy your last few weeks of summer and SEE YOU AT THE RINKS SOON!!!!!
Sincerely,
Patti McTernan, President, On behalf of the North Devils Hockey Board, 508-507-1952
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