Update November 19, 2008

We have a few things coming up over the next couple of weeks.  Below is a schedule for all the upcoming events:

* 11/21 - Practice 4:30

* 11/22 - EARLY PRACTICE 7:00 am!!

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Immediately following practice, we will participate in a Team Building/Service Project for the Kiwanis Foundation.  Last month we helped the Kiwanis Foundation raise money for underprivileged children and this month we are going to use some of the money they earned to help pack thanksgiving Food Boxes for underprivileged families in our community.  Once the boxes are filled, the families will come and pick up their boxes of food.

Where:  Alta Vista Elementary School

       8710 N. 31st Ave (31st and Dunlap)

       MAP

Date:  11/22/08

Time:  8:30 am

Both kids and parents will have an opportunity to participate.  If anyone needs a ride, please let me know and I will work with the other parents to ensure each player has an opportunity to participate. 

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* 11/24 Practice 4:30

* 11/28 and 11/29 - NO PRACTICE... ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND OFF!! (just make sure to tell the kids they will skate really hard the next week!)

* 12/6 or 12/7 - AIHA Tournament - Tucson Qualifier.  I don't have any details yet, but I will forward them to you as soon as they become available.  The schedule will hopefully be out the week prior to the games.

That's it for now. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns about any upcoming events or the team in general.  I hope you enjoy your week and I'll see you on Friday.

Excalibur 98 Takes 2nd Place in October HockeyFest!

Congratulations to Team Excalibur 98 who battled their way to a second place finish in the October HockeyFest Tournament October 18th.  The entire team skated hard and showed tremendous heart the whole day.  After a round robin loss to Mission AZ Stars in Game 1, the kids came out pumped up for Game 2 against Casey's Crushers.  They played with a vengeance (recalling their 2007 State Championship loss perhaps?) and beat the talented Casey's team with a score of 6-4.  Excalibur wasn't satisfied with just one win though, and swiftly put away Rollerplex 8-0 in Game 3.  Goalie Wyatt Entzminger recorded the shutout.  

At the end of round robin play, Excalibur 98 found themselves seeded in the Semifinal game against Casey's once again... who looked to avenge their loss in the day's earlier battle.  But it was Excalibur's day to shine, and the kids again squeezed out a win, finishing the game 4-2.  The stage was set in the Championship game with Excalbur 98 meeting the Mission AZ Stars for a re-match.  Though the kids jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead, fate wasn't on their side for this game.  Mission hung in to score 4 goals, the game-winner in the last 2 minutes, for the win.  Excalibur 98 takes home the second place medal in what hopefully proves to be a sign of great things to come this season.  Great work team!

Updates 10/20 and 10/27

Congratulations to Team Excalibur for placing 2nd this weekend in Octoberfest Hockey Tournament! It was great to see the boys come together and play as a team.  And boy did they look good!  I can only imagine what they will look like at the end of the season.

Only a few updates this week, so I'll get to them.

PRACTICE

Week of 10/20

* Friday 4:30-6:00 with dryland to follow

* Saturday 8:00-9:30 with scrimmage to follow

Week of 10/27 

* Monday 4:30-6:00

* Friday Halloween- NO PRACTICE

* Saturday 8:00-9:30 with scrimmage to follow

FUNDRAISER

* Kiwanis Walk- Our team turned in a respectable $1495 on Saturday at the walk.  Our team should receive approximately $1100 of the money collected.

* NASCAR- I have a few schedule changes and will send out another schedule at a later date.  If you have anyone that wants to participate, please forward me their names so I can update my spreadsheet.

TEAM FUND

* See email for details

The jerseys will be submitted soon and deducted from the fund along withthe cost of screen printing them.  We should have a more accurate total at the end of the month.  We will also add in funds from the Kiwanis walk and NASCAR as soon as they are available.

PRACTICE JERSEYS

* Jerseys will be shown at practice Friday and then will be sent to the printer.  Parents will decide whether to get logos only/numbers only/ or number and logo printed on the jersey.

Have a great week and see you on Friday!

Misty

(and Melissa)

Newsletter 10/06

Hello Team Excalibur... Welcome to our new blog!
Just a few reminders for the week:

• Please review the Player Code of Conduct with you player and have them sign it acknowledging they understand the rules. Please return by Saturday, October 11th.
• Trevor will have additional details on the NASCAR fundraiser tomorrow. Please think about if your family will be participating and the approximate time commitment.
• The Kiwanis walk is just two weeks away. Remember, 75% of all donations collected will come back to our team and the donation is a tax deduction/tax credit.
• Practice jersey's were ordered for the kids.
• The Pennie Family was kind enough to purchase green skate laces for all the kids. They should be in shortly.

Practice Schedule for the week of 10/6 - 10/12

• Friday - Practice 4:30 Dryland with be Chalk Talk this week
• Saturday - Practice 8:00 - 9:30
• Saturday - Scrimmage 9:30 - 10:45
  

That's it for now. Enjoy your week and I'll see you on Friday.