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From the Coach …
Thank you for visiting the Brebeuf Jesuit Hockey website. As we begin our 19th season I would like to take a moment to introduce the players and tell you a little bit of what you can expect to see from our team this year.
The Braves are fortunate this year to be led by a very strong class of seniors - strong in all aspects of the game. They are physically, mentally and emotionally prepared to lead by example. They are diverse in personality and each brings a unique temperament which will help generate solid chemistry for the entire team. Collectively they embody the spirit of Brebeuf Jesuit Hockey – strength within and pride throughout. On defense Evan Werckenthein will be joined by Matt DeRyckere. Our forwards are Michael Bosserman, Alex Gianaris and Richard Key. Minding the net will be goaltender Susie Nasser.
In addition to the six seniors we also have six juniors – On defense will be Andru Creighton and Elliott Trosky. The remaining juniors are forwards Marc Goldsticker, Ben Grande, Mike Robbins and Grant Worden. Joining us for their second season are sophomores forwards Stuart Bosserman, Casey Trotter and Jason Ort. New to the varsity team this year are freshmen defensemen Oliver Henderson and Corben Sherlock, freshman forward Chip Challis and freshman goaltender Harrison Wagner.
Along with my assistant coaches Mike Hutchings, Fritz Steck and Mike Schallert (our goalie coach) I am very optimistic about this hockey team. We are sure to win our share games this year, however, we will be challenged appropriately as we have moved up to the middle division in the Hoosier High School Hockey Association. Playing in this division will give us a chance to test ourselves against the likes of Camel A and Hamilton South Eastern A varsity respectively – each has a history of fielding teams with tremendous depth and ability. Along with the other teams in our league, who are also experiencing varied degrees of maturing, there will be no games that we will consider to be won just by showing up. Our hallmark will be a team that puts forth a consistent effort and we will represent Brebeuf Jesuit with class and demonstrate all the tenets of good sportsmanship in every game we play regardless of the outcome.
Our schedule is competitive and in addition to our regular season league games we will be playing in 5 tournaments - three of which will be crossovers, which will qualify us for the ISHSHA State tournament in early March. Speaking of State I would like to congratulate the 2006-07 team for winning their 4th Henry G Schallert Team Academic Award. I fully expect us to be in the running again this year. This award is presented to the ISHSHA team with the highest overall GPA and like all aspects of Brebeuf Jesuit Hockey it focuses on the importance of teamwork.
I closing I would like to say that I am very excited about what lies ahead for the Braves in 2007-08. The growth and development potential for our team and each player both on and off the ice is very high. This team is committed to preparing for the challenges of tomorrow by focusing on the goal of today and that is to give their best effort every day.
From: Head Varsity Coach Don Perkins
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