Federal Hockey League Weekly
2010-04-29
Welcome to the Federal Hockey League newsletter! Your source for all things regarding the Federal Hockey League. Check out the newest commissioner’s statement as well as updates from all the teams in the league.Vol 1. 4/29/2010
Issue 10
From the Commissioner’s Desk:
As teams are beginning to hire coaches and hockey operations personnel, we have moved towards signing our first players to tryout offers. Each team will have announcements over the next few weeks regarding players coming into their camps.
Here’s to hockey in November!
‐Don Kirnan
www.thefederalhockeyleague.com
Thousand Islands Privateers
Phone: 315-382-5656
The 1000 Islands Privateers Professional Hockey Team is pleased to introduce Mike Elberty to the position of General Manager and Head Coach.
Mr. Elberty has deep roots in the North Country and was raised in Canton, New York. His father, Professor William T. Elberty, was a Professor of Geology and Geography for over 40 years at St. Lawrence University. A graduate of St. Lawrence University in 1979, Mr. Elberty’s coaching career began at Canton High School and then brought him to Kents Hill Prep School in Maine.
In the mid 1990s, Mr. Elberty pursued a career as a licensed New York State workers’ compensation attorney. He practiced law in Rochester, New York until 2008 at which time he returned to Canton, New York.
In 2008, Coach Elberty returned to St. Lawrence University as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. This past season, Coach Elberty served as an assistant coach under longtime Head Coach Joe Marsh and specialized in the area of strength and conditioning for the men’s hockey team.
Currently, Coach Elberty resides in Canton, New York with his daughter, Chloe, 17 and son, Jack, 15. Coach shares ideals and philosophies with both the Privateers ownership and the Federal Hockey League, such as player development and placement at the next levels. Through his work with St. Lawrence University, Coach Elberty has the connections and expertise to attract top level players to the Privateers organization.
www.1000islandsprivateers.com
Danbury Whalers
Phone: 973-713-7547
It’s never too early to plan a group outing with the Danbury Whalers. While the schedule has not been released organizations are locking in suites, fundraising, programs, and customer/employee appreciation nights. The plan for the Whalers will be to continue to offer full and half season tickets through the June 25th & 26th Free Agent Tryout Camp.
At that weekend event, the season ticket seat selection will begin. The order of selection is based on the priority list of when an individual committed. Following the camp and seat selection, group outings will be offered the next options. Upon completion individual game tickets and mini-packs will become available.
Opening Night for the 2010 season has yet to be determined but early indications are late October for the first home game.
For ticket information, contact the Danbury Whalers at 973-713-7547.
Rome Frenzy
Phone: 315-558-1117
Frenzy Announce Open Try Out Dates
The Rome Frenzy and the 1000 Islands Privateers announced that they will be holding joint open try outs July 10-11. For $150 individuals can tryout for two Federal Hockey League teams. Try out will be held in Whitesboro, NY. Interested candidates should complete form and send check to: The Rome Frenzy, 1368 Patten Mills Road, Fort Ann, New York 12827.
Name
Address:
City:
State:
Citizenship:
Phone Number:
Email:
Previous Team:
Feel free to include hockey resume or additional bio info.
Download sign-up form here.
Please send $150 check or money order made out to the Rome Frenzy Professional Hockey Team to:
1368 Patten Mills Road
Fort Ann, NY 12827
To pay with Master Card, Visa or American Express, please call (315) 558-1117
www.theromefrenzy.com
Akwesasne Warriors
The Akwesasne Warriors are holding their first open tryout tomorrow for spots in their 2010 Training Camp up for grabs.
Head Coach Joe Phillips and General Manager Patrick Post will hold the 2010 Akwesasne Warriors Professional Hockey Open Camp at the Ray Friel Arena in Orleans, Ontario on April 30th – May 2nd 2010. This Tryout Camp will be open to the public for all sessions.
"This camp is a chance for our fans to see some exciting hockey before spring ends," said Owner Basem Awwad. "It will be a very exciting weekend because players are competing hard for a chance to be invited to our Training Camp. You never know if you're going to find a diamond in the rough; maybe some talented kid that has been passed up."
A minimum of 4 players will be invited to the Akwesasne Warriros Training Camp in October. Only the most qualified players will be accepted. www.akwesasnewarriors.com
Broome County Barons
www.bcbarons.com
315-254-9928
Barons Announce Director of Hockey Ops
The BC Barons are pleased to announce the hiring of Matthew DeFranco as Director of Hockey Operations. Matt played three years of his Junior career in Binghamton with the Tornadoes and Senators. Matt will be graduating from the University of Central Florida with his degree in Event Management and Sports Management.
Matt started his playing career at the age of 4 and ended his playing days after playing two seasons for the Mckendree University Bearcats.
Matt has many friends in the Binghamton area that he is looking forward to seeing again.
When asked why he sought out the job he replied, “I always wanted to stay involved with hockey as either a player or a member of a Professional Team and this seemed like the perfect fit”.
Matt will be assisting Tom Reynolds, Director of Player Development with player movement. Matt said that the biggest hurdle will be competing with the other Pro Teams in the area, but intends on putting a major emphasis on a family atmosphere with reasonable prices and a quality product on the ice. Matt will be moving from Palm Bay, FL to Binghamton around June 1st and looks forward to meeting his old friends and making new ones in the community.
Matt can be reached at mdefranco@bcbarons.com or on his cell phone
267-980-8235.
See you at the rink!
New York Aviators
A’s Ink Netminder
Rob Miller, Head Coach and President of the FHL’s New York Aviators, is announcing the signing of goaltender Eddie Neville.
A local to the New York City area, Neville hails from Flushing, Queens. He spent time in the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League (OPJHL) with the Syracuse Junior Crunch before spending three seasons in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The 5’-10”, 170 pound goalie continued on to the United States Hockey League (USHL) from 2004-2006. Neville played NCAA hockey with Bowling Green State University for the 2006-07 season. The twenty-five year old then moved on to the Brooklyn Aces of the now defunct Eastern Professional Hockey League (EPHL) where he posted a 0.916 save percentage and a record of 16-5.
Coach Miller commented, “Eddie is an extremely athletic goaltender with a strong desire to win. With a position as important as the goaltender is to a team, we believe that we are off to a good start by signing him.”
The New York A’s will take to the ice this fall at Aviator Sports and Events Center in Brooklyn, New York.
A’s Notes: Season Tickets, Flex Plans, and VIP packages are on sale now! Reserve yours today by calling the A’s at 718-758-7580! Plans are available starting at only $55! Visit us online at www.newyorkaviators.com!
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