News, Novice 1, 2015-2016, MD (Oakridge Aeros Minor Hockey)

By Rich Palser: The Aeros Novice 1 team traveled to Michigan on Family Day weekend for the 2016 Motown Cup. We started the tourney off with a convincing 5-1 win over the Guelph Jr Gryphons Minor Atom team (a year older than our boys).  After the game it was off to the hotel for pool time and a pizza ...

By Rich Palser: Did you know that an ‘in between shifts‘ routine can give you an edge over other hockey players? http://builtforhockey.com/between-shifts/ Coach Rich

By Rich Palser: This is awesome stuff.  Worth the read: http://www.torontosun.com/2016/01/31/true-meaning-of-hockey

By Rich Palser: Great article on the mental approach to playing hockey.  Check it out. http://ultimatehockeysource.com/2014/03/03/power-play-mental-approach-playing-hockey/ Coach Rich

By Rich Palser: I have posted or emailed this article to parents many times over the years.  I came across it today so had to post it again this season. Even if you have read it before take 5 minutes and give it another read.  Probably the only article from Steve Simmons ever that I haven't disagreed with at least ...

By Rich Palser: While registering for our tournaments back in the summer the Oakridge Bob Stark Classic was THE one I wanted to win.   As a family, this was our 4th and final time participating in the Bob Stark Classic.  It has been and probably always will be my favourite minor hockey tournament.  We started ...

By Rich Palser: 3 weeks ago we had a tough 5-0 loss against West London.  1 complete pass and 3 shots on net during that game was probably a generous estimate.  During our post-game chat we challenged the boys to be a better "team" referencing legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's famous "The Team, ...

By Rich Palser: Sorry the event has changed again due to a scheduling mistake by the Bud Gardens.  Here’s the new schedule for Saturday: 11am-12:20pm:  Practice @ Medway Arena (light skate, more of a positioning practice) 4-5:00pm:  Oakridge Vs Sarnia @ Budweiser Gardens 5-6:00pm:  Oakridge Vs Bandits @ ...

By Rich Palser: Hi parents, I wanted to follow up on one of the major topics of the initial parent meeting.  What to eat and drink before and after games or practices.   I typically send this or something similar just before the season gets going as our schedule is about to get busier with games, practices, ...

By Rich Palser: Welcome to the 2015-16 Oakridge Aeros Novice MD1 competitive team! Our team consists of the top 13 skaters & 2 goaltenders from the Oakridge 2007 age group.  Cost – In addition to the regular hockey registration & the competitive surcharge which was paid at the time of registration, approx. ...