Their first game as Huskies, Canlan Ice Arena January 2012.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
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hockey, hockey & more hockey
It is now middle of July and with the heat extreme's the Chicago area has been experiencing, I can't wait to go to the ice arena to be cool. The boys start their 3 on 3 program tonight and are excited! Next week they both will be doing their first week long hockey camp followed by Coulson will have his first goalie camp the next week. Both are extremely excited and can't wait. They can't seem to get enough ice time. I think this year, I may have to build an ice arena in our backyard providing it won't be a swamp. I'm actually praying for a cold winter, better be careful for what I wish for. ???
The boys are now skating at Canlan Ice Arena in Romeoville, IL which is about 25 mins from the house. They are there at least four times a week. Coulson has been playing on two teams, one as a goalie and one as a skater. Logan is on one team but is asked to play for other teams and even playing a level up. They have both improved their skills so much in a years time. Its funny to remember when they first started that Coulson could barely stand up and Logan wasn't quite sure if this was his thing to now they can't get enough ice time.
They both tried a new sport this summer, Lacrosse. Logan has wanted to play for over a year now and this past spring I signed them up. New Wave Lacrosse was collaborating with many local park districts to grow the program. Lacrosse is the fasted growing sport in the Midwest now. What I've learned its a great cross over for hockey players. The boys loved it! Coulson even scored his first goal of the last spring tournament! He was so excited he was high stepping off the field. It was awesome! Logan really liked it too and is disappointed they can't play it during the fall/winter session because its during the same times as hockey. They chose hockey.
Coulson has all his own goalie equipment and is a completely different kid when he's dressed in it. He is more confident. Over the weekend he took the first puck to the mask. It didn't phase him.
We've had some very good coaches from day one. Coach Jon Woodring has been great and the boys do miss him! Coach Bosse is becoming a great influence on these boys as well. It will be an exciting upcoming year, that's for sure!
The 2012-12 hockey season is going be somewhat of a loss for the Bain family as last season we had season tickets to the ECHL Chicago affiliate, The Chicago Express. After thier season was over, the team folded. Its a shame because it was affordable family fun and some really good hockey. Attendance was the biggest obstacle but it was growing a lot toward the end of the season. I wonder what the requirements were for attendance by the ECHL to maintain the affiliation? None the less, sad not to know that weekend nights will be like this upcoming season.
Hopefully, I'll post some pictures soon. Have a great day!
The boys are now skating at Canlan Ice Arena in Romeoville, IL which is about 25 mins from the house. They are there at least four times a week. Coulson has been playing on two teams, one as a goalie and one as a skater. Logan is on one team but is asked to play for other teams and even playing a level up. They have both improved their skills so much in a years time. Its funny to remember when they first started that Coulson could barely stand up and Logan wasn't quite sure if this was his thing to now they can't get enough ice time.
They both tried a new sport this summer, Lacrosse. Logan has wanted to play for over a year now and this past spring I signed them up. New Wave Lacrosse was collaborating with many local park districts to grow the program. Lacrosse is the fasted growing sport in the Midwest now. What I've learned its a great cross over for hockey players. The boys loved it! Coulson even scored his first goal of the last spring tournament! He was so excited he was high stepping off the field. It was awesome! Logan really liked it too and is disappointed they can't play it during the fall/winter session because its during the same times as hockey. They chose hockey.
Coulson has all his own goalie equipment and is a completely different kid when he's dressed in it. He is more confident. Over the weekend he took the first puck to the mask. It didn't phase him.
We've had some very good coaches from day one. Coach Jon Woodring has been great and the boys do miss him! Coach Bosse is becoming a great influence on these boys as well. It will be an exciting upcoming year, that's for sure!
The 2012-12 hockey season is going be somewhat of a loss for the Bain family as last season we had season tickets to the ECHL Chicago affiliate, The Chicago Express. After thier season was over, the team folded. Its a shame because it was affordable family fun and some really good hockey. Attendance was the biggest obstacle but it was growing a lot toward the end of the season. I wonder what the requirements were for attendance by the ECHL to maintain the affiliation? None the less, sad not to know that weekend nights will be like this upcoming season.
Hopefully, I'll post some pictures soon. Have a great day!
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