NEW JERSEY DARE DEVILS
NEWSLETTER
Vol 9: 2014 Season
Saturday, November 22
Regular Practice
Juniors: 4:00—4:50
Seniors: 4:55—5:45
DATES TO REMEMBER
November 22-23
Sat-Sun
Buffalo Tournament
Regular Sat Practice for those not traveling
November 29
Sat
Away Game— West Chester, NY 5:30 pm
NO Regular Practice
December 6
Sat
Next Level 12:00
Regular Practice
Grandmother’s Cupboard Workshop Party
December 13
Sat
Regular Joint Practice
HOLIDAY PARTY
December 14
Sun
Away Game—CT Storm 3:00 pm
January 4
Sun
Away Game—Brick 8:55 am
January 17-18
Sat-Sun
Albany Tournament
Regular Sat Practice for those not traveling
April 11-12
Sat-Sun
Rochester Tournament
Andy’s Slap Shot...
We opened our season against the Brick Star on Saturday. The Red and the White teams
performed well skating for 40 minutes each and pounding the net with 14 plus goals. I was
impressed with the turnout of players and the improvement our players showed over last
season. I probably can give many shout outs today but I’ll limit it to 2. Sam Ciemiecki
scored the first goal of her career on Saturday. It was a picture perfect goal as Sam saw an
opening and hit a screaming slap shot through the goalie’s legs. Way to go Sam! Additionally, Andrew Basista came out of retirement for the 3 rd time to record a hat trick. It was a
typical display of hard hitting and goal pounding as Basista scored often while throwing his
body around in a fearless display. Welcome back Andrew!
We have 14 players, 2 coaches, I photographer and a google of parents shuffling off to
Buffalo this weekend for our first tournament of the season. Early weather reports are predicting 2 feet of snow. Good luck to all the travelers as I will be staying nice and warm in
NJ. All kidding aside, I’ll miss hanging out with the team this weekend. Do us proud and
bring back some wins. The team will be sponsoring a dinner on Saturday night. Frank, take
a lot of pictures so I don’t miss anything!
We have received a significant amount of donations for Grandma’s cupboard to date. We
still have items left to be purchased. I’ll be getting out an updated inventory this week.
Our goal is to assemble 25 blessing bags. I’ll be at the rink on Saturday for practice so feel
free to drop off your donations with me. We’re also accepting coats and other clothing
items. Please make sure the clothing is in good shape and clean. If you can’t donate an
item we’re also accepting monetary donations that we will use to purchase new underwear
and socks. We’re scheduled to assemble the blessing bags on Saturday December 6th after
practice. If you’re available we’d love to have you and your player participate. We’ll be
serving pizza and dessert.
Practice for November 29th is cancelled. We’re playing 2 games in Westchester that day.
If you haven’t signed up yet please do so on Saturday or respond to me through e mail.
The games usually start around 5:30. We should be back on the road around 9:00. If you
haven’t participated in a road game, this is a great opportunity.
Attention Junior Coaches, please remember to sign in at each practice. This is the only way
we can verify your volunteer hours. If you don’t see a sign in sheet, please ask one of the
parents at the welcome table.
Have a great week!
Andy
Your Grandmother’s Cupboard
Blessing Bag—Kickoff for Kindness
We are again collecting the following items to be donated:
● Coat Drive
● “Blessing Bags”
Gallon Size Ziploc Bags for Adults should include:
Travel size: Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Shampoo,
Shave Gel, Lotion, Medicated Powder, Body Wash
Comb, Tissues, Knit hat, Hand warmers, Gum,
Toothbrush, Deodorant, Bar Soap, Razors, Band Aids
Chapstick Q-tips, Socks, Gloves, Granola bars, Slim Jims
(TIP: Save hotel samples as we travel this season)
● Underwear—Adult and Child Sizes
● Monetary Donations Always Welcome
PLEASE BRING ALL ITEMS TO THE RINK EACH SATURDAY AND GIVE TO
DIANA CICCHINO. AFTER ITEMS ARE COLLECTED THE PLAYERS WILL
HAVE A BAG STUFFING PARTY AFTER A PRACTICE TO
PREPARE OUR DONATION
DONATIONS ARE DROPPED OFF AT ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH IN
WAYNE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO LOCAL RECIPIENTS
For more information please see Diana Cicchino
[email protected]
Let’s help our neighbors keep warm this winter!
Buffalo—November 22-23
Hotel:
Hampton Inn and Suites
220 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-880-3506
All Buffalo Players must be registered with USA Hockey to
participate in the tournament.
Saturday
Luncheon
hosted by Buffalo Thunder between AM and PM games
Players No Charge, Family and Friends $8 per person
Get you reservation to Angie Donnelly
Dinner
NJ Dare Devils dinner @ 8:00 PM
at
Bada Bing Bar & Grill
(around corner from hotel)
42 Chippewa Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
www.badabingbuffalo.com
New York Raptors
Thanksgiving
Tournament
Saturday, November 29th
5:30 pm—9:00 pm
Hammocks Ice Rink
140 Hammocks Road
Larchmont, NY 10538
Rink Phone: 914-834-1069
Dinner will be served throughout the evening
Albany—January 17 and 18
Albany Marriott
189 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 518-458-8444
Call for your room reservations
Team Lunch and Get-Together planned
Lost and Found
Lost
Jonas Switzer lost one hockey glove.
His name is on it.
If found, please return to Andy or the Switzers.
Executive Board
Manager
Asst. Manager
Head Coach
Administration
Andrew Piccirillo
Pamela Saunders
Stephen Ritter
John Murphy
Team Management
Manager
Special Events/ Newsletter
Travel Coordinator
Uniform Coordinator
Andrew Piccirillo
Pamela Saunders
Angie Donnelly
Kelly Milazzo
Coaching Staff
Head Coach
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Bench Coach
Stephen Ritter
Mike Aiello
Christian Chapis
Corrine Eckert
Peyton Kapigian
Corey Kientz
Joon Koh
Myles Mitchell
Troy Oswald
Jon Schwartz
Gary Steele
Jillian Sullivan
Mario Racamato