AR NEWS ARCHIVE 2008

06.09.08 : CONGRATULATIONS BRENDAN!

Congratulations to Brendan Shaw - proud new Dad of Tristan Edward - 6 lbs 10 oz!

05.18.08 : ATHLETES RESOURCE 2008 PHOENIX INVITATIONAL PROSPECTS TOURNAMENT

TOURNAMENT MVP: Markus McCrea
BEST DEFENSE: Kyle Moffett
BEST GOALIE: Connor Covey

ALL-STAR TEAM

1st TEAM FORWARDS: Max Vallis, Markus McCrea, Garrett Taylor
1st TEAM DEFENSE: Aaron Ave, Kyle Moffett
1st TEAM GOALIE: Connor Covey

2nd TEAM FORWARDS: John Murray, Jordan Young, Mikey Krieg
2nd TEAM DEFENSE: Nate Wilson, Ben Oskroba
2nd TEAM GOALIE: Sebastian Ramirez

3rd TEAM FORWARDS: JT Barnett, Zac Larraza, Michael Colantone
3rd TEAM DEFENSE: Ed McGovern, Cameron McDonald
3rd TEAM GOALIE: Garrett Ruckle

05.18.08 : GAME 8: TEAM GREEN 3, TEAM BLUE 4 (so)

The perfect end to an excellent tournament. Both teams came out fighting and the game was a battle of wits and endurance, with excellent performances by everyone. Both teams worked well as a unit, and there was plenty of individual talent on display. Standout players included Max Vallis, Garrett Taylor, Tyler Vanscourt and Michael Cummings. There were excellent saves from all goalies, particularly Marty Schwandt and Ryan Garber. The result was determined in a nailbiting shootout finish. Both teams played like champions but there is only room for one winner and Team BLUE took the day.

Well done to everyone who played in this year's tournament!

What the coaches are saying:

TJ Guidarelli & Josh Brooks: "It was amazing to watch these players come together as a group! Their work ethic was excellent, they were committed, and it was a pleasure to see some of the up-and-coming talent at work. With such a talented team it's hard to single out any one person as the best. Our forwards were great, lead by Jordan Young and Zac Larraza and with Kyle Moffett and Tyler Vanscourt leading the defense, we had the WINNING team!"

Derek King & Robert Jay: "Our team played and acted like professionals and approached every game with the determination and singled-mindedness expected of champions. Players who deserve a special mention are Ben Oskroba, Garrett Taylor, John Murray and especially Max vallis, but everyone deserves praise. It was a pleasure to coach this team.

Offensive player of the game: JT Barnett (Team BLUE).

Defensive player of the game: Ben Oskroba (Team GREEN).