Wednesday, December 29, 2010

WIndsor Minor Hockey Association Grad Reaches 1000 Games in the NHL

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The Windsor Minor Hockey Association are pleased to announce the Ed Jovanovski has become the 1st WMHA Grad to play 1000 games in the NHL. Eddie played his 1000th game December 26th vs the Dallas Stars. WMHA is proud to call Eddie a WMHA Grad and wished him continued success


Keep Hockey Growing!
President
Windsor Minor Hockey &
Local 200 FHL Jr
Dean Lapierre


Friday, December 17, 2010

WMHA Grad Makes Debut with Plymouth Whalers

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Congrats to WMHA Grad Jared Dennis on making his Junior "A" debut with the Plymouth Whalers. The WMHA is proud of all their grads. Keep up the great work Jared!


Keep Hockey Growing!
President
Windsor Minor Hockey &
Local 200 FHL Jr
Dean Lapierre

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Windsor Mayor Announces International Children’s Games Team and Kicks off “Countdown to Kelowna”

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Mayor Eddie Francis proudly announces the 2011 Team Windsor Essex athletes who will represent our city and region in the 5th International Children’s Winter Games, January 26-31, 2011 in Kelowna, British Columbia:

Alpine Skiing: Alex Deans and Amanda Sippala, Coach: Caroline Sippala

Figure Skating: Madeline Potts and Molly Ghanam, Coaches: David Beatty and Jennifer Jackson

Boys Hockey: Sun County Panthers Bantam Minor, Coach: Mike Heikkinen.
Dalton Langlois, DJ Wales, Marshal Laing, Brett Markham, Matthew Zelko, Tyler Russell, Zach Guilbeault, Dylan Enns, Noah Bushnell, Austin Hall, Zachary Prentice, Brendan McGhee, Alex Friesen, Colin Lauzon, Brett Primmeau, Aleks Dobrich, Kyler Carter and Colin Tetreault.

Panther Zach Gilbeault was the first to answer the call for submissions in September to have his team represent the region at the upcoming games. Thanks to his determination, the Panthers applied, and the team’s coach and parents unanimously supported the bid.

The “Countdown to Kelowna” is on, with a number of events coming up in Windsor over the coming weeks.

On Sunday, January 2, “Battle of the Boys” will see Team Windsor Essex square off against the Windsor Spitfires at 11:00 a.m. at the WFCU Centre. Tickets are available for $5.00 at Blades Pro Shop in the WFCU Centre, at Devonshire Mall customer care stations, and Skate Pro in Tecumseh Arena.

On Friday, January 14, the Countdown to Kelowna Youth Dance will rock the Teutonia Club from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Students in grades 7, 8 and 9 are welcome to come and enjoy the celebration (student card required for high schoolers). Tickets are available at the Teutonia Club and from Team Windsor Essex athletes. Students can choose $5.00 general admission or $10.00 V.I.P. admission, including coat check and reserved seating.


Monday, December 6, 2010

Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Strikes Gold In Michigan

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The Students of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy received several awards this past Sunday, December 5 2010, for their hard work from the past year of tournament competition. The awards ceremony and following tournament were held at the Roseville Recreation Centre in Roseville Michigan. The competitors received points for competing in the tournaments, receiving 100 points for a win, 80 points for second or silver, 60 points for third or bronze and 40 points for fourth. Wins are counted as submissions or in accumulated points from various techniques utilized by the competitors. In order to be considered for the championship belts or plaques for second and third, the competitors must compete in a minimum of 2 of the 4 competitions. The points are tabulated for the year and champions receive a belt with their name on it, second place receives a large plaque and third a smaller plaque.

This year's winners are:
Name Weight Gi No Gi
Trevor Cofell Under 50 lbs Champion Champion
James Morales 50.1 to 60 lbs Champion
Alex Dufour 60 to 69.9 lbs Champion Champion
Kyrin Slogan 60 to 69.9 lbs Bronze
Nick Dufour 70 to 79.9 lbs Silver Bronze
Jade Dufour Under 129.9 lbs (teen female) Champion Champion
Zack Cofell 90 to 99.9 lbs Champion
Devan Primeau 100 to 114.9 lbs Champion
Darian Primeau Under 129.9 lbs (teen female) Silver Silver
Alex Cofell Under 129.9 lbs Silver Silver
Nick MGraw 130 to 139.9 lbs Champion Champion
Tracey Cofell Under 134.9 lbs (open female division) Champion

The culmination of a year's worth of competition showed through. Congratulations to all competitors for the hard work and dedication to the sport.

Following the awards ceremony, a tournament for the 2010/2011 season began. Again precious medals made there way back to Canada. A good crowd watched the event unfold with the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy 12 gold medals, 10 silver and 4 bronze medals.

The competitors receiving these medals were as follows:
Name Weight /Division Gi No Gi
Trevor Cofell 40 to 59.9 lbs (6-9) Silver Silver
James Morales 50 to 59.9 lbs (6-9) Gold Gold
Alex Dufour 60 to 69.9 lbs (9-12) Gold Silver
Kyrin Slogan 60 to 69.9 lbs (9-12) Silver Gold
Nick Dufour 80 to 89.9 lbs (9-12) Bronze Silver
Jade Dufour Under 129.9 lbs (teen female) Gold Silver (mixed teen female-male under 129)
Zack Cofell 90 to 114.9 lbs (13-14) Silver Gold (mixed teen female-male under 129.9)
Darian Primeau Under 129.9 lbs (teen female) Silver
Devan Primeau 90 to 129.9 (teen male 13-14) Gold Gold
Alex Cofell 90 to 129.9 (teen male 15-17) Silver Bronze
Alex Goudreau 130 to 149.9 (teen male) Gold Bronze
Nick MGraw 130 to 149.9 (teen male) Gold Gold
Tracey Cofell Open female up to 134.9 Gold
Ryan Odette 170-179.9 fourth
Trevor Childs Heavy weight (220 +) Bronze
Ron Dupuis Brown Belt Super bout Silver

It should be noted that the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy also received the Most Supportive School and Largest Youth Team Awards.

The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy will be hosting a seminar with Jean Jacques Machado and a tournament is scheduled to take place the following day at the Windsor Fitness and Health Expo. The dates for these events are February 19 and 20, 2011.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

WINDSOR MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CAN & COAT DRIVE

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- SUNDAY DECEMBER 12TH
- ADIE KNOX ARENA – 1551 WYANDOTTE ST W
- 3:30PM – 6PM

For every can or coat brought in you will get a chance to win some great prizes with the top prize being a signed 2009/2010 Windsor Spitfire jersey. All cans & coats will be donated to the Unemployed Help Centre. Let’s show them how WMHA helps those who need it

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