Novice "AE", 2011-2012 (Whitchurch Stouffville Minor Hockey Association)

Where does the time go?  It wasn't long ago that our '03's all hit the ice for tryouts, and parents diligently carted the kids back and forth to the arena, not fully realizing the path they were setting out to new hockey highs for the 2011-2012 season. Our Novices formed 2 outstanding teams, Scott Paisley leading 16 of our talented 2003's to represent Stouffville as our Novice AA crew, with assistance from Mike Espey, Mark Turney and Sean Musson, and Phil von Kaufmann assembling a first time crew of budding rep players to form the Novice AE squadron, assisted by Carlo Simone, David ...

The Novice AE team has more cause to celebrate as they officially close the books on the 2011-2012 season.  The team battled through some tight competition to take 4 wins and the Pickering Championship title as last minute entrants to the annual year-end Pickering Tournament on March 29-April 1st. It has been a long season, filled with learning and accomplishments.  The coaches are so proud of what the kids have achieved - exceeding all expectations and always hungry for more!

Game 2 of the Pickering Tournament had the Clippers rise 'n shine up for an 8:30am start.  Coach Phil worked the dressing room, extra-large java in hand declaring "Good thing we're morning people, right kids?" Whether it was the aroma of the coffee or the high energy of the arena, the Clippers were certainly up to the task.  Whereas the shooters stayed quiet in game one, rendering a 1-0 win against a formidable Pickering goalie, for game two, the Clippers stormed forward creating lots of offensive pressure and shots on the net.  Taking an early lead, Hayden put in goal #1 in his first ...

Fresh off wrapping up the York-Simcoe championship, the Novice AE Clippers nipped the pesky Pickering Panthers 1-0 in their first game of the Pickering Tournament. The game was a real tight, well fought battle in the fourth meeting of the two teams this season. The first period saw all the Clippers lines applying good pressure which generated several quality scoring chances. The Panthers weren't without their chances though, but the Clipper defense held strong and moved the puck out of their zone effectively. The first period ended with no scoring.

Congratulations to our Novice AE Clippers on their victorious series and Championship Win as the squad put away the Aurora Tigers on Saturday, March 24th in a three game sweep against the odds-maker favourites. The series started at Aurora's home ice with a quick three goal lead for the Clippers, which put the Tigers quickly on their heels.  With a number of chances awarded, the Tigers started a come-back push, scoring two, but the Clippers wound it up again, adding an insurance goal.  The final tally came in at 4-3 for the Clippers, putting up 2 points to the underdogs.