Florida Ice Hockey

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hockey game to the next level.  Find Shooting Targets, Pucks and Balls to practice with on and off the ice.  Stick-handling aids to improve your hands and stick control.  If you need to get faster for this coming season then you have to check out the Speed and Agility Training products they have.  These are some of the best and will get you where you need to be.

HockeyShot.com also has a large area on their site for the coaches too.  If you need products to help you coaches, or just need some new Coaching Manuals then just check this site out.  The Videos and the online books and the training DVD’s are outstanding.  Don’t underestimate the power of learning, even if you have been playing for years.  Even the best in the world still need to learn and practice their skills.

You need to be ready for the upcoming season.  Start training now to make sure you have it down.

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Former Florida Eels defense man, RJ Boyd, was drafted to the NHL’s Florida Panthers in the 2010 NHL Draft.  RJ who is 19 years old and born in 1991 stands 6′ 2″ tall and weighs in at 175 lbs.  He has been playing hockey for the last few years at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Massachusetts.  Cushing  is a coeducational college preparatory boarding school for grades 9 through 12.  Before going off to Chushing Academy to complete high school, RJ attended Edison Prep School in Ft. Myers.

Starting out playing Squirt A and moving his way to PeeWee AA, Bantam A, Bantam AA, and Midget AAA hockey he then went on to play Juniors in the SEJHL and MJHL at the Pro Am Pre Drafts and Chowder Cups.  With hopes of being drafted into the NHL, RJ Boyd now has had a dream come true. Born and raised in Florida, and being selected by a Florida NHL team, he is the very first to accomplish this feat.  Everyone here with the Florida Eels organization is very proud of him and wish him the very best.

Florida Eels Youth Ice Hockey

OK everyone.  We need a little bit of reader participation on this one.  Which is your hockey stick of choice?  Some of the best ice hockey sticks can be found on any sheet of ice, all around the world, but which one do you want in your hands.  Is it the Warrior, the Reebok, Easton?  Let us know.  Let everyone know the hockey stick that you play with.  Not just the company name, we want to know the type of hockey stick that you use.  Give us the flex that you like and the blade type too. If you are wanting to put the puck in the net then what hockey stick will get it there for you?

Sound off!  Leave us a comment below and tell us who you play for too.

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If you are new to Ice Hockey or a parent of  a child that would like to start playing Ice Hockey than you just might want to read this article.  The Protective Hockey Gear that you wear on the ice is very important  for you safety.  Here we have put together a list of everything you will need to get to protect yourself out on the ice if you would like to start playing Ice Hockey.

• Elbow Pads
• Shin / Knee Pads
• Shoulder Pads
• Ice Hockey Gloves
• Hockey Pants / Girdle
• Hockey Helmet with a cage
• Neck Guard
• Mouth Guard
• Hockey Cup / Supporter

All of this gear is very important but it is more important that it fits correctly.  If you are not sure what sizes you or your child will need then it is a good idea to visit your local pro-shop, or get with the person in charge are your local ice rink.  Most of the time they can place some loner gear on your future hockey player and help size them up so you will know what to buy.  We hope this helps you out and if you have any questions please feel free to place a comment below (leave a response link) and we will try to help in any way that we can.

Florida Eels Youth Ice Hockey

The word came to us in an email today from the Florida Eels hockey director, Frank Scarpaci.  Scott Harrington will be coaching the Eels PeeWee ice hockey team in the 2010-2011 travel season.

Coach Frank says, “Scout will undoubtedly be able to build on those players moving up with his extensive experience, his skill and knowledge of the game. It is our goal to work on skill development and to prepare them for their journey one day to play college hockey.”

The PeeWee age can be the most challenging age in ice hockey for the coach as well as the players.  The players need to start learning proper body contact, checking and working on their slap-shots.  The coach will also need to stress the fact of playing as a team to the players and teach them to work together as one.  “Scott has been selected based on his experience and reputation” says Coach Frank.

Many of the PeeWee players played in the Squirt league this past season and had an outstanding year.  With a win in Huntsville Alabama, at the Regional Silversticks, these kids will have a great upcoming year as PeeWee’s under Coach Scott.

Congratulations Coach Scott your deserve it.

Are you a serious youth ice hockey player?  Is your travel season over for the season?  You need to keep your hockey skills in tune and stay on the ice this summer and here in Florida you can’t stay out in the sun all summer long, can you?  NO! 

Come on out the the Fort Myers Skatium and start playing some 4 on 4 ice hockey.  The league will start April 3rd at 3:30 pm at the Fort Myers Skatium ( 2250 Broadway Fort Myers, FL 33901 )  This will be an evaluation skate to start getting the teams setup.  This summer season will consist of 18 games on Saturdays, 3:00 pm and or 4:15 pm.  The games  will be played with no offsides, no icing, and every penalty will result in a penalty shot with the puck in play after the shot is taken.  Each team will have 8 players and a goaltender.  Every player will receive a jersey.  You are playing to be the best 4 on 4 ice hockey team in the Skatium for the summer.  Now Get Your Gear And Lets Play Some Hockey! 

Cost for the summer 4 on 4 season: 

Register before March 31st. – $275

After March 31st. – $300

Bring a new player and both play for the price of one $300

Open to 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, and 1993 birth years

If you have any questions please call Coach Scott Harrington 239-321-7509

The Florida Eels Travel Ice Hockey Teams Announce Tryout Dates for the 2010-2011 season.

The Florida Eels are very excited about the prospects of having 5 travel teams in the fall 2010. All of the teams will be playing in the FAHL. At tryouts, we will determine whether the teams will play AA or A. It is the policy of the Florida Eels organization that the level of the team should be decided when we evaluate the talent of the players at tryouts rather than arbitrarily designate AA or A.  The Eels teams will be having 3 practices per week for all of the player.  Also 2-3 hours of fitness and off-ice training as well.  In order to

give each player and team the most out of their season.

The league provides a 20 game schedule.  The Eels do not mandate that teams participate in extra tournaments but do strongly encourage that the teams partake in 1-3 Florida Tournaments. Since tournaments are optional these fees are not included.

Tryout includes off-ice strength and conditioning evaluations and on-ice competition. Cost for the tryout weekend will be $100.00 for the primary tryout and $20.00 for each additional tryout weekend.

Florida Eels Ice Hockey

Tryout dates and times are as follows:

May 13th Thursday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Squirts and Peewees

May 15th Saturday 3:;0pm – 4:30 pm Bantams

May 15th Saturday 4:30 – 6:00pm Midgets

May 16th Sunday 9:00 AM – 10:00 am Mites and Squirts

May 16th Sunday 10:00 am – 11:00 am Peewees

May 22nd Saturday 3:00pm – 4:30 pm Bantams

May 22nd Saturday 4:30 pm – 6:00pm Midgets

May 23rd Sunday 9:00 am – 10:00 am Mites

May 23rd Sunday 10:00 am – 11:30 am Squirts

May 23rd Sunday 11:30 am – 1:00pm Peewees

For more information, please contact Florida Eels GM and Coach, Frank Scarpaci at 941-400-9023 or at scarpacif@aol.com

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Off Ice Training Program

This is a Free download for everyone, so take advantage of it now.  You need to be strong on the ice and you can get that way by training off the ice first. You can also check out this link to see some different Off Ice Training Products that might just help you get your Ice Hockey Game going faster, stronger, and longer.

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The Florida Eels Bantam AA team competed in the Big Bear MLK Tournament this past weekend in Brandon FL.  The composition was very strong and all of the team seemed to be tough.  The Eels played their first game against the Brandon Bulls on Saturday in the morning.  The game ended with a score of 5-2 with the win going to the Bulls.  Trey Dougherty got both of the goals for the Eels with and assist on the second goal coming from Joey Colatarci.  It the second game of the tournament the Eels faced the Jr. Trashers where the Bantams came out hard and ready to play. They got the win, 4-3 from 4 different players.  Bill Carmelia, Jordan Court, Joey Colatarci, and Trey Dougherty.  The assists came from Marlin Schmidt, and Bill Carmelia.

The Sunday game brought the Jacksonville Barracudas and the Florida Eels together and the score ended in a 1-1 tie.  Sean Kopper got the only goal for the Eels and the assist went to Trey Dougherty.  This keep the team worried that they would have to settle for playing in the consolation game for 3rd or 4th place.  But later that Sunday night the Trashers and the Barracudas would have to play and the final score put the Trashers on top with the win giving the Eels just enough points to face the Brandon Bulls once again, but this time in the Championship game.  This was a great game that the Eels had.  The 1st period ended 0-0.  2nd period ended with the Bulls in a 1-0 lead.  In the 3rd period Bill Carmelia found the back of the net to make the score 1-1.  With just about half of the final period left the bulls took the lead again and very late in the game put one more in on us to take the championship 3-1.

The tournament officials recognized Brian Hotaling as the Tournament MVP in goal.  The team did have a good weekend and they did play hard.

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The Florida Eels Ice Hockey Team, Bantam AA, Is holding its big Raffle of the season.  With over 20 prizes that will be raffled off on Febuary 14th 2010.  The Bantam AA team will be around the Fort Myer Skatium allmost every day of the week untill Valentines day with raffle tickets for you if you wish to get some. 

The tickets are selling for $2.00 each or you can get 3 for $5.00. 

 If you are not at the rink and wish to get some tickets you can get ahold of me by email at BlaineSword@gmail.com and put Valentines Raffle in the subject line and let me know how to get ahold of you.  I have placed the list of items at the bottom of this post so you can see what we have to raffle off.  You don’t have to be present to win but I will need to get you your half of the ticket.

Grand Price – Round of golf for 4 guests ( applicable cart fees included) (a value of $600)
Sponsored by: Worthington Community Renaissance, Ft. Myers

Florida Elite Hockey Summer Camp with Coach Frank Scarpaci  –  2 x 1 week value each week of $ 375
Sponsored by F. Scarpaci

Patricia D./ Brenda R. Grider/ Judys Nails  – Hair, Pedicure, Massage – Gift Certificate $ 135

Sanibel Day Spa – Gift Certificate Pedicure/Manicure Value $ 105

Charles of the Village Saloon and Dayspa 2 Haircuts/ 1 Massage

Eco Tours Sanibel – Gift Certificate 2 P. $ 60

Ruth Messmer Florist – Gift Certificate $ 50

Joe s Crabjack – Gift Certificate $ 25 and T-Shirt

Zumba – Gift Certificate 4 x

Heart n Home Country Cape Coral – Candle

Pete s Philly Steak – Gift Certificate $ 10

Merrick Seafood – Gift Certificate $ 10

Every Detail – Gift Certificate Car Detail Cleaning (Wash,  Wax, Tires, Vacuum, Windows, and Armour-All) $85 .00 Value

Cheeseburger Paradise – Gift Certificate 2 x $ 25

Dinner Bell Café – Gift Certificate $ 10

Sports Authority – Gift Certificate $ 10

Starbucks – Gift Certificate $ 10

Target – Gift Certificate $ 10

City Tavern – Gift Certificate $ 20

Cape Crematory.com – 2 Tundra Wood Hockey Sticks/ 3 pair CCM Hockey Socks/ 1 Bobble Head Doll

City of Fort Myers – 10 Gift Certificates for a Free Public Skate Session

Sweetbay Supermarket – Gift Certificate $ 15

Blockbuster – Gift Certificate 2 x $ 10