Captain Kyle and his Ducs de Dijon wish you a happy new year

Joyeuses fêtes et bonne année 2013 à tous... Quel bonheur ce n’est pas la fin du monde ! Les mayas avaient prédis la fin du monde le 22 Décembre dernier et heureusement pour nous, nous sommes toujours là. Le Dijon hockey Club peut ainsi continuer sa marche en avant... Si les derniers résultats de l’équipe Seniors sont un peu en deçà des attentes, il convient de ne pas oublier la très belle année que le Dijon Hockey Club vient de vivre (résultats qui lui ont permis d'être désignée équipe de l'année en Côte d'Or) , et surtout les nombreux autres points positifs chargés de promesses pour l'avenir et ce dès 2013 ... Retour sur le début de saison et les perspectives futures. Côté Seniors - Malgré trois défaites consécutives en championnat, le Dijon Hockey club se classe à une honorable 7ème place au classement général. Au terme des matchs aller, le classement (7ème place pour les Dijonnais) n’a jamais été aussi serré. Deux petits points (une victoire) nous séparent de la quatrième place directement qualificative pour les 1/4 de Finale en Play-offs. Tout reste donc encore possible. Le rythme effréné du mois de Janvier (sept matchs, dont cinq à domicile) sera déterminant pour la course aux play-offs. Prochains rendez vous à Trimolet à ne pas manquer, Dijon reçoit Amiens le mercredi 2 Janvier et Angers le samedi 12 janvier à 20h00 (reste du calendrier ci joint). - Côté coupe, les Dijonnais ont été stoppés récemment en 1/4 de Finale de la coupe de France par l’actuel second du Championnat, Les diables Rouges de Briançon. Tombés sur plus fort qu’eux, Dijon n’a rien a regretter sur l’ensemble du match mais accuse la déception de ne pouvoir lutter pour conserver son titre. - après le record du nombre de buts en un match de Ligue Magnus porté à six la saison dernière par le dijonnais Anthony Guttig, un autre record est en passe d’être battu. Et l’un des hommes de l’année pourrait bien être Johan Skinnars, déjà auteur de onze assistances sur les buts marqués en situation de supériorité numérique. Le record est à quinze assistances en power-play en une saison, et il reste encore douze journées à jouer en saison régulière ! (source Hockey Archives) A noter par ailleurs que trois dijonnais (Crowder, Vas et Skinnars) figurent dans le top 10 des Top scorers de la ligue Magnus avec deux des trois meilleurs pointeurs (Vas, Cowder), un des deux meilleurs marqueurs (Tim Crowder) et le meilleur assistant (Johan Skinnars)

Barberio's scoring streak continues

Tiger Paw Guest Instructor Mark Barberio continues his scoring streak, however, his goal scoring streak ended with the December 29th loss to St John's Ice caps. Mark did register an assist on Cory Conacher's goal. Some discussion coming out of Tampa Bauy Lightning blogs are suggesting MArk might be called up to the big team when the lockout ends. That couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Hearing the same thing about Tiger Paw Guest instructor Alex Killorn as well. BAd news is, we are hearing that the Lightning may need to buyout captain and name sake of the arena we train at, Vincent Lecavalier to make room with the expected salary cap changes.

Tiger Paw Instructor on 2 game Goal Scoring Streak

Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School Instructor and defenseman of the year for the American Hockey League Mark Barberio has registered a two game goal scoring streak following the Christmas break. Mark opened the scoring on both boxing day (a 5-3 over Binghamton Senators) and last night versus the Norfolk Admirals (a 4-2 victory).

For those of you who missed it, I have attached a photo of Mark's Calder Cup Championship ring.

Some Championshiop Habits In December

If you want to be ready for tomorrow's challenges, you have to prepare today. You can't wait until you need a skill to start to develop that skill. This would be like asking a mugger to give you a second while you stretch - life doesn't work that way. Remind yourself daily of the things which motivate you to continue to work toward your goals. Keep your motivation high; without motivation, it is extremely easy to let your training fall by the wayside. You never know when you may need depend on your training to defend your life, and if you haven't prepared ahead of time, you will find it's too late. Bohdi Sanders ~

Lee wishes Everyone a Safe and Happy Holidays

"Before I head across the pond to the UK, I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and hope to see all our Tiger Paw students back at our hockey school this summer. Loved every minute of working with you guys, my peewee crew and I had a blast together and, of course, the opportunity to work with the midget espoir team is such a treat! offered Martin Lee Tiger Paw instructor and assistant coach of the Lac St Louis Tigers. Martin wants everyone to take advantage of the early bird promotion, register for the 6 weeks and save 25%. For more details on the Early Bird promotion, visit http://lsltigers.weebly.com/summer-camp.html The Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School can be followed on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/training123 Peewee page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiger-Paw-Peewee-Group/135244996594415 Bantam Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiger-Paw-Bantam-Group/213254112098936 Midget Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiger-Paw-Midget-Group/313334312042409

Nutkevitch Wishes Everyone a Save and Happy Holidays

From Dallas/Fort Worth, Sy Nutkevitch sends his happy holiday wishes and askes everyone to have a safe holiday season " Been in contact with the boys, building a new bag of drills for the summer, looking forward to work with the Tiger Paw kids again this year," said Sy from his cozy home in Fort Worth." Having had the opportunity to work with the kids in the summer and the midget espoir Tigers until the end of September, really enjoyed the time with them, to see them progress all summer and then, the way the midget espoir team played, really gives you a sense of appreciation for your work."

Sy is in his first full season with the Texas Brahamas of the Central Hockey League, having played 19 games last season after he finished school at Potsdam State.

Hardy wishes You A Safe and Happy Holiday Season

From Dijon, France where Kyle Hardy is the captain of the Dijon Ducs of the Magnus League, Kyle wants to wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday season and remind everyone that the year end promotion to register for the Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School runs out January 1, 2013...save 25% on a 6 week enrollment! " Looking forward to work with the Tiger Paw students again this summer, it will be my fifth and just love working with the kids and seeing them improve," offered Kyle. Of course, Kyle is a Deux Rives boy who went on to play prep school hockey at Hoosac , won the Division 2 championship there his senior year, graduated to Bowdoin College where he was captain and a two time ALL American before moving on the the Magnus League, where in his second year he was selected captain to lead the team. Follow the Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/training123 and, our age specific pages: Peewee http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiger-Paw-Peewee-Group/135244996594415 Bantam http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiger-Paw-Bantam-Group/213254112098936?ref=hl Midget http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiger-Paw-Midget-Group/313334312042409?ref=hl For more information on the summer hockey school and the promotion, please visit: http://lsltigers.weebly.com/summer-camp.html

Year end Early Bird Promotion Finishes January 1, 2013

The Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School has a promotion that expires on January 1, 2013 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL, 25% OFF IF YOU SUBCRIBE TO 6 WEEK PROGRAM BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2013 go to http://lsltigers.weebly.com/summer-camp.html to download the Tiger Paw registration form....

Tiger Paw Instructor Impressing the Folks in texas

Rookie Nutkevitch Fitting in Nicely with Brahmas Quietly, the Fort Worth Brahmas are having a typical season, for them, with a 10-8-3 record. They are once again in the mix sitting a few games above .500 and once again have a tremendous home-ice advantage. The Brahmas have long been a team that you just don’t want to play against because the seemingly outwork you and in the end, often beat you. So far this season, the Brahmas are 7-1-3 on home ice playing two games in the Fort Worth Convention Center and the balance of their games at the NYTEX Sports Centre. Rookie Sy Nutkevitch has taken on the Brahmas persona of being quietly affective. The first year player has been about as solid as any forward on the team but maybe isn’t always stuffing the stat sheet or earning a top star honor. In 21 games, the Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec native has scored five goals with 12 assists ranking him third among all rookies in points. Last year, the former SUNY-Potsdam star showed Brahmas coach Dan Wildfong what he could dressing in seven games at the end of the season and then in 12 post-season contests. Collectively, Nutkevitch scored three goals with eight assists. The 24-year-old has done a lot of damage recently collecting four goals and five assists over his last eight games but his plus/minus may jump out more as he is a responsible player at both ends of the ice. In 21 games, Nutkevitch has been a minus just three times and over his last eight games is a +9 and his +11 for the season leads the Brahmas team. Fort Worth will have a chance to make up some more ground on the leaders with nine of their next 13 games on home ice.

Barberio and Killorn Both earn two points in 5-1 Victory over Bulldogs

Guest Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School instructor Mark Barberio and former Lac St Louis Tiger Alex Killorn, both, chipped in two points as the Syracuse Crunch defeated Stefan Chaput and Louis Leblanc's HAmilton Bulldogs 5-1 last night at the War Memorial.

Here is the game summary report Syracuse, NY- Five Crunch players had multiple points tonight as the Crunch defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 5-1 at the War Memorial Arena. Ondrej Palat, Brett Connolly and Alex Killorn each recorded a goal and an assist to lift the Crunch to 14-5-1-1 on the season and 4-3-1-0 at home. The Crunch are first place in the Eastern Conference and in the East Division. Palat gave the Crunch a 1-0 lead just 26 seconds into the opening frame when he tipped a shot from Mark Barberio past Bulldogs netminder Cedrick Desjardin. Brett Connolly scored a five-on-three power-play goal 7:08 into the first period to double the Crunch lead. Connolly followed up a Killorn deflection and knocked the rebound past Desjardin. The Syracuse power play struck again to extend the Crunch lead to 3-0 with a goal from defenseman Matt Taormina. Taormina scored his third goal of the season with a low shot from the slot with 6:18 to play in the period. The Bulldogs' lone goal was scored by Aaron Palushaj with 17 seconds remaining in the first period. Crunch goaltender Riku Helenius finished the night with 19 saves on 20 shots. The Crunch outshot the Bulldogs 14-6 in a scoreless middle stanza. Alex Killorn made it 4-1 after taking a feed from Palat and shooting from the circle past Desjardins on the far side at the 6:28 mark of the third period. Palat and Barberio both picked up their second point of the night when credited with the assists. Pierre-Cedric Labrie rounded out the scoring with his fourth of the season 11:08 into the final frame for a final score of 5-1. The Crunch travel to Adirondack on Saturday and complete a three-in-three in Bridgeport on Sunday. Crunchables: Prior to tonight the Crunch power play had been held scoreless in their previous two contests…The last time the Crunch scored more than one power-play goal in a game was Nov. 25 vs. Worcester…Ten Crunch players recorded at least a point in tonight's contest…

Guest Instructor Barberio Wins Movember Contest with Crunch

Not only did Mark Barberio win the Most Outstanding defenseman award in the Ahl last season but this November the Syracuse Crunch fans selected his Moustache as the best on the Crunch Here is a link to an interview with MArk following his selection, gives you an idea of the quality of the man who instructs your kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-Vs2dMyPlMk#!

Stefan Chaput Donning a Bulldogs jersey

Stefan Chaput, a regular at our Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School Friday Scrimmage, is back in the AHL playing for the Montreal Canadiens farm team, Hamilton Bulldogs. He will be joining former Tiger callup Louis Leblanc when the Bulldogs face the Tampa Bay Lightning's farm team, Syracuse Crunch tonight at the War Memorial. Chaput, who was called up from the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL on November 26th, was the third leading scorer for the Nailers prior to the call up. Chaput has played 164 regular season games over parts of five seasons in the American Hockey League from 2008-2012 for the Providence Bruins, Syracuse Crunch, Charlotte Checkers and Albany River Rats registering 71 points (24 goals, 47 assists), 51 penalty minutes and a +11 rating. The native of Montreal, Quebec spent four seasons from 2004-2008 with the Lewiston MAINEiacs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League posting 168 points (71 goals, 97 assists), 145 penalty minutes and a +51 rating in 196 regular season games. The 6’0”, 192-pound centre was second in scoring for the MAINEiacs in 2007-2008 with 69 points (33 goals, 36 assists) while also ranking second in goals. Chaput was originally selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the fifth round, 153rd overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.