Showing posts with label Players. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Players. Show all posts
Friday, April 15, 2011
2010 - 2011 Player Awards
On Saturday, April 9th the Des Moines Buccaneers organization handed out their 2010 – 2011 player awards in an on-ice ceremony before the start of the game; specifically honoring individual players who impacted this year’s team.
The Bob McCorkle Award is presented in memory of former Buccaneer Bob McCorkle who died in a car accident in 1982. The award is presented to the player who demonstrates and outstanding level of sportsmanship and dedication the game of hockey. This year’s award was presented to goaltender Michael Shibrowski.
The Bob Punsalan Memorial Award is presented to the player who has dedicated many hours of his free time to help guide youth players in the Des Moines metro and in the Des Moines Youth Hockey Association. This year’s award was presented to goaltender Tyler Bruggeman.
The Vicki Allen Award is presented in memory of beloved Buccaneers supporter Vicki Allen. The award is presented to the Buccaneers player who generously donates his time to perform acts of community service in the Des Moines metro including the Buccaneers’ “Stick with Reading” program and various other events. This year’s award was presented to forward Mitch Cain.
The Curt Hammer Award is presented to the team’s leading scorer in remembrance of the outstanding contributions to hockey in Des Moines by Curt Hammer. Curt was a dedicated supporter of Des Moines hockey and was also a former President of the Des Moines Buccaneers. This year’s award was presented to forward Dan DeSalvo.
The Fan Favorite Award is presented to the Buccaneer player who fans have determined, through online voting and ballots, as their favorite Des Moines Buccaneer player of the season. This year’s voting was so close that this year’s award was presented to both forward Dajon Mingo and goaltender Michael Shibrowski.
The Rookie of the Year Award is presented to the first-year player who has made an important impact to the success of the Des Moines Buccaneers on, and off, the ice. This year’s award was presented to forward Dan DeSalvo.
The Most Valuable Player Award is presented to the Buccaneer player who demonstrates outstanding on-ice performance with tremendous all-around leadership. The ward is determined by the team and this year’s award was presented to goaltender Michael Shibrowski.
In addition to all of the awards presented on Saturday night, the Des Moines Buccaneers Booster Club presented their Des Moines Buccaneers Booster Club Scholarship to a deserving Buccaneer player to help them fund their college education. The money for the $3000 scholarship was collected by generous donations from Buccaneer fans including the nightly 50-50 split proceeds, the Tips for Scholarships annual event, fundraisers and other donations. This year’s scholarship recipient was forward Mitch Cain, who is committed to Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
2010 Entry Draft Notes
In yesterday's 2010 USHL Futures Draft a total of 90 players from the 1994 birth year were drafted by the USHL Member clubs.
The Des Moines Buccaneers had the sixth overall pick in the first round of the draft and with the pick chose Miles Koules, a forward from Shattuck St. Mary's. The Los Angeles, California native played in 33 games at Shattuck, Miles had 20 goals, 38 assists and 58 points.
With the 25th pick in the second round the Buccaneers chose Ray Pigozzi, an Evanston, Illinois native who played for Chicago Mission last season. The forward played in 20 games for Mission and had 11 goals and 19 assists for 30 points.
In the third round, the Bucs had 36th pick and chose Ian Spencer, a defenseman from Hawthorne New Jersey. Ian played for the New Jersey Avalanche last season.
With the 55th pick in the fourth round the Bucs chose forward Connor Wood from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He played for Honeybaked last season.In the fifth round, with the 66th pick Eric Sade, a defenseman from Washington D.C., was chosen by the Bucs. He played for Team Maryland last season.
The Bucs chose Liam McDermott with the 85th pick in the sixth round. The forward from Shaker Heights, Ohio played for the Cleveland Barons last season.
The USHL Futures Draft, limited by its structure to six players per Member Club this year, recognizes players born in 1994 that – at this point in their still-young hockey careers – have shown the potential to develop the special set of on-ice skills and dedication to play in the USHL.
"That potential is both a gift and a responsibility," said USHL Commissioner Skip Prince. "We hope all of these great young players continue on their development path to wear the colors of a USHL Member Club."
"But we also know that players at this age and skill develop along different timelines," continued Prince. "Some of the players not drafted in today's Futures Draft will develop into top prospects by next year – and we will be there to welcome them to the League as well. As today's draft proved, the talent base out there continues to improve."
The Des Moines Buccaneers had the sixth overall pick in the first round of the draft and with the pick chose Miles Koules, a forward from Shattuck St. Mary's. The Los Angeles, California native played in 33 games at Shattuck, Miles had 20 goals, 38 assists and 58 points.
With the 25th pick in the second round the Buccaneers chose Ray Pigozzi, an Evanston, Illinois native who played for Chicago Mission last season. The forward played in 20 games for Mission and had 11 goals and 19 assists for 30 points.
In the third round, the Bucs had 36th pick and chose Ian Spencer, a defenseman from Hawthorne New Jersey. Ian played for the New Jersey Avalanche last season.
With the 55th pick in the fourth round the Bucs chose forward Connor Wood from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He played for Honeybaked last season.In the fifth round, with the 66th pick Eric Sade, a defenseman from Washington D.C., was chosen by the Bucs. He played for Team Maryland last season.
The Bucs chose Liam McDermott with the 85th pick in the sixth round. The forward from Shaker Heights, Ohio played for the Cleveland Barons last season.
The USHL Futures Draft, limited by its structure to six players per Member Club this year, recognizes players born in 1994 that – at this point in their still-young hockey careers – have shown the potential to develop the special set of on-ice skills and dedication to play in the USHL.
"That potential is both a gift and a responsibility," said USHL Commissioner Skip Prince. "We hope all of these great young players continue on their development path to wear the colors of a USHL Member Club."
"But we also know that players at this age and skill develop along different timelines," continued Prince. "Some of the players not drafted in today's Futures Draft will develop into top prospects by next year – and we will be there to welcome them to the League as well. As today's draft proved, the talent base out there continues to improve."
Monday, July 20, 2009
Housing Families
Just spent a few minutes with our housing coordinator - as we've been receiving the players housing questionnaires. We're in need of some housing families.
No matter if they're playing in the USHL, the NAHL or countless other circuits across North America, junior hockey players pursue their dreams by moving away from home, changing schools and living with a local family, who initially at least, are strangers.
Housing families are a vital, and often overlooked aspect of the junior experience, and the success of a good match impacts the player, on and off the ice, long after his playing days are done. The quality of a young man’s situation at his new home often directly affects his performance on the ice.
The Buccaneers are always looking for families that are interested in playing an important part of the Buccaneer family. With the season just around the corner, it actually is a full time job right now. Buccaneer housing families become second families for many players. Players live with the families through the entire season, attend school, work at part-time jobs and of course become part of the family.
If you have other questions or comments, please contact us at info@bucshockey.com and we will forward your information to our Housing Coordinator.
No matter if they're playing in the USHL, the NAHL or countless other circuits across North America, junior hockey players pursue their dreams by moving away from home, changing schools and living with a local family, who initially at least, are strangers.
Housing families are a vital, and often overlooked aspect of the junior experience, and the success of a good match impacts the player, on and off the ice, long after his playing days are done. The quality of a young man’s situation at his new home often directly affects his performance on the ice.
The Buccaneers are always looking for families that are interested in playing an important part of the Buccaneer family. With the season just around the corner, it actually is a full time job right now. Buccaneer housing families become second families for many players. Players live with the families through the entire season, attend school, work at part-time jobs and of course become part of the family.
If you have other questions or comments, please contact us at info@bucshockey.com and we will forward your information to our Housing Coordinator.
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