Live Statistics and a live video feed will be available for all the games FREE at http://smsumustangs.com/sports/2009/11/6/WCBB_1106095912.aspx?id=193

Turnstone has multiple former Varsity players in this tourney. Should be exciting to follow.

For example: Jared Arambula just lead Alabama in their first round win over Edinboro 67-53. Arambula finished with 21 points 10 assists, 6 steals, 1 block and 7 rebounds. Daniel Henson finished with 4 points and 2 rebounds for Edinboro.

Former Turnstone Flyer, Jared Arambula, leading University of Alabama in the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament this weekend.

Andrew Tucker lead University of Missouri with 19 points, 2 assists, 1 steal & 2 rebounds in a 62-42 loss to Texas-Arlington.

Former Varsity Turnstone Flyers to play Collegiate Sports (High School Senior Year – Athlete – University – Sport)

2008 Daniel Henson – Edinboro University — Basketball

2008 Jared Arambula – University of Alabama – Basketball

2007 Noah Yablong – University of Arizona – Tennis

2006 Evan Moser – University of Missouri – Basketball

2006 Andrew Tucker – University of Missouri – Basketball

2005 Caleb Brown – Edinboro University – Basketball

2004 Kevin Kohn – Southwest Minnesota State University – Basketball

2004 Brian Nay – Oklahoma State University – Basketball

2003 Zack Sikora – University of Arizona – Tennis

2003 Nathan Silvers – Edinboro University – Basketball

2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympics Update

The USA Men’s Sled Hockey team will face Japan Saturday @ 3pm EST in the Gold Medal game. You can watch this game live along with numerous other Paralympic events at www.ParalympicSport.TV

Click here for my last update on the Paralympics

LIVE games & Ceremonies will be aired on www.ParalympicSport.TV

Highlights and News can be found at www.youtube.com/ParalympicSportTV

I’m not going to post all schedules’ but below is Team USA Sled Hockey.

USA Men’s Sled Hockey team schedule (times converted to EST)

March 13^th vs Korea (8pm … No Live coverage)

March 14^th vs Czech Republic (8pm … No Live coverage)

March 16^th vs Japan (8pm)

March 17^th 5^th – 8^th place (3pm & 10pm)

March 18^th Semifinals (3pm No Live Coverage & 10pm)

March 19^th 5^th Place (6:30pm)

March 19^th Bronze-Medal Game (10pm)

March 20^th Gold Medal Game (3pm)

For more Paralympic coverage check out:

http://www.vancouver2010.com/paralympic-games/

http://www.vancouver2010.com/paralympic-games/schedule—results/

http://usparalympics.org/

http://www.universalsports.com

Exclusive USA Men Sled Hockey Coverage

http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10_05&ID=271668

http://usahockey2.com/usah_blogs/sled_program/

To receive daily e-mail updates on Team USA go to..

http://usparalympics.org/pages/6647

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Speaking of the Paralympics …. Below is a great opportunity passed on by Jacob Patrick from RHI

Wheelchair Basketball Clinic

Presented by: The Hartford

Featuring 6 members of the US Wheelchair Basketball team!!!

WHAT: The Hartford in conjunction with US Paralympics and the RHI Sports Program presents a Final Four weekend wheelchair basketball clinic.  The clinic will feature 6 members of the US Wheelchair Basketball Team! From the Men’s team:  Paul Schulte, Jeff Glasbrenner, Steve Serio and Jeremy Lade; and from the women’s team:  Jen Ruddle and Carlee Hoffman.  Do not miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

WHO: Available to anyone with a physical disability.  Limit of 40 participants.

WHEN: Saturday, April 3^rd, 2010 from 9:00am to 10:30am.

COST: $5 per participant.  You must register by 12pm, Thursday, April 1^st

WHERE: Conseco Fieldhouse Main Floor (Where the Indiana Pacers Play)

125 S. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

RSVP: To register, please visit: http://2010hartfordbasketballclinic.eventbrite.com.

If you have any questions about this clinic please contact RHI Sports by e-mail at: rhisp@rhin.com or by phone at: (317)329-2281.  Hope to see you there!

Prep Turnstone Flyers Results:

Game 1: Turnstone 16 Grand Rapids 13

Game 2: Turnstone 21 Indy 18

Game 3: Turnstone 20 Grand Rapids 14

Game 4: Turnstone 26 Indy 20

Grand Rapids & Indy – Head to Head:

Game 1: Indy 8 Grand Rapids 16

Game 2: Indy 11 Grand Rapids 19

Prep Flyers Stats:

Molly Welfle 3 Steals, 15 Rebounds, 9 Assists & 2 Points

Eduardo Quintania 2 Rebounds

Daniel Klingler 10 Steals, 17 Rebounds, 10 Assists & 25 Points

Randall Kongar 5 Steals, 15 Rebounds, 1 Assist & 10 Points

Michael Porter 1 Steal, 2 Fouls & 2 Shots

Lazero Rodriguez 4 Steals, 19 Rebounds, 1 Assist & 22 Points

Alex Leckron 1 Block, 9 Steals, 27 Rebounds, 3Assist & 24 Points

Tyler Sarazine 2 Steals, 3 Rebounds & 1 Foul

Additional Pictures can be found at:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=151133&id=556508600&l=e1b2b5ff82

Wheelchair Basketball Midwest Conference Championships

Gym

Jenison High School
2140 Bauer Rd.
Jenison, MI  49428

Schedule

Sat. Feb. 20^th

8:15pm Gym Opens

8:50am National Anthem (Court 2 & 3)

10:15pm Prep Flyers vs Jr. NEDSRA Bulls (White Jersey)

11:00 – 2:00pm Lunch

12:00pm Varsity Flyers vs RHI Racers (White Jersey)

1:45pm Tennis Ball Throw Fundraiser (Court 3)

3:30pm Varsity Flyers vs Pistons (Blue Jersey)

3:45pm Prep Flyers vs MI Rollin’ Pistons (White Jersey)

5:00pm Varsity Flyers vs Warriors (Blue Jersey)

6:00pm Coaches Meeting

**All varsity games on Court 3

**All prep games on Court 1

Sun. Feb 21th – Varsity

8:30am Varsity Flyers vs Challengers (Blue Jersey)

9:00am Prep 5^th place

10:15am Prep 3^rd place

11:30am Prep 1^st place

****Scholar athlete, individual & team awards will be announced after the 12:30 game on court 1

Varsity Turnstone Flyers move up to 12th in the Nation

http://nwba.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1773:junior-10-division-top-35&catid=14:juniors&Itemid=36

Youth Turnstone Flyers Results

Flyers 10 Cincinnati/AB Girls Combo 2

Flyers 0 Columbus 4

Flyers 1 Grand Rapids 1

Youth Championship Game: Flyers 0 Columbus 2

Youth Turnstone Flyers Stats:

Randall Kongar 5 Goals & 3 Assists

Braxton Morton 3 goals, 3 Assists

Michael Porter 1 Assist

Nina Welfle 2 Goals, 5 Assists & 4 PIM

Matt Kwapis 1 Goal, 2 Assists

Tyler Sarrazine 1 Assist

Kayla Kwapis 2 PIM

Noel Klein 21 Saves — 3, 8, 5, 5 –

Team Shots: 36  — 17, 7, 4, 8 –

Adult Turnstone Flyers Results

Flyers 0 Michigan Sled Dogs ( Detroit ) 6

Flyers 0 Grand Rapids Sled Wings 3

Flyers 0 Cincinnati 3

Flyers 1 Pittsburgh 8

Adult Turnstone Flyers Stats

Shawn Tackett 1 Goal

Kevin Hughes 1 Assist

Matt Kwapis 1 Assist

Randy Outman 4 PIM

Noel Klein 52 saves  — 19, 14, 5, 14 –

Team Shots: 23 — 3, 6, 1, 13 –

Adult Championship: Pittsburgh 7 Sled Dogs 1

Media Coverage

News-Sentinel: Article by Blake Sebring 2/11/2010

http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100211/SPORTS/2110324

News-Sentinel: Blog – by Blake Sebring 2/14/10

http://fwnextweb1.fortwayne.com/ns/sports/tailingthekomets/?p=3548

Journal Gazette: Picture by Laura J. Gardner 2/15/10

http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100215/LOCAL/302159917

In the first round the Flyers didn’t have enough fire power against the under rated Wizards who defeated the Flyers 60-31.

The next match was versus the Warriors from Chicago. The Flyers had a tough time capitalizing on their opportunities as they lose 40-21 .

In the final game the Flyers faced the Challengers from Detroit. The Flyers came out strong as they lead 28-18 in the first half; however, the Challengers stormed back and edged the Flyers by 3  points – 48-45

The Flyers are heading to Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 20-21, 2010 for the Midwest Conference Championship.

Varsity Flyers Current Record: 8-13

The other games:

Warriors 27 Challengers 34 

Challengers 48 Wizards 60

 Warriors 39 Wizards 56

Additional Pictures from this Weekend Tournament at Turnstone

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=143516&id=556508600&l=88e6d24a79

Varsity Turnstone Flyers Scores from East Cost Regional
Flyers 48 Indy Racers 36
Flyers 48 Katies Komets 36
Flyers 21 Bennett Blazers 60
Flyers 24 Courage Timberwolves 64
Flyers 48 Long Island Lighting 37 — Third Place Game

East Cost Regional Final Standings
1st Courage Timberwolves (Minnesota)
2nd Bennett Blazers (Baltimore, MD)
3rd Turnstone Flyers (Fort Wayne, IN)
4th Long Island Lighting
5th Katies Komets (Philadelphia)
6th NJ Nets
**Indy Racers & Bennett Blazers “B” team didn’t play consolation game

Varsity Flyers Current Record: 8-10
Next Home Tournament: February 6, 2010 – Turnstone
Next Away Tournament: February 20-21, 2010 – Grand Rapids, MI
Nationals: April 8 – 10, 2010 – Denver, CO

Prep Flyers Continue to Improve

Over in Chicago, IL the Prep Turnstone Flyers win three straight games to face-off vs conference rivals Grand Rapids Jr. Pacers for the GLASA – Claddagh Invitational Championship. In a classic battle between the top two Prep teams in the Midwest Conference, the Pacers defeated the Flyers for the 4th time this season. 

Quick game recaps: 

Flyers 28 Milwaukee Heat 10
The Heat have improved since last time we played but the Flyer full team effort with all but two baskets made off of direct passes couldn’t be stopped.

Flyers 18 GLASA Wave 8
The Flyers struggled early with only two points in the first half. Good news is shots started to fall and the defense tighten up to hold the Wave scoreless in the 2^nd half to win by 10

Flyers 24 Michigan Pistons 6
The young Pistons battled but their shots just didn’t fall.

Flyers 14 Grand Rapids Jr. Pacers 19
In the 4^th quarter the Flyers had seven scoring chances but couldn’t capitalize on any of them as the Pacers secure the win with two late baskets. These two teams will likely meet again at the “Keep Up The Pace” Midwest Conference Championships Feb. 20-21 and the Flyers home “Prep for the Future” tourney on March 6 before Nationals in Denver, CO April 10-11, 2010.

Prep Flyers Stats:

Molly Welfle — 5 steals, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 8 points

Randall Kongar — 5 steals, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 10 points

Daniel Klingler — 10 steals, 14 rebounds, 15 assists, 26 points

Alex Leckron — 7 steals, 24 rebounds, 2 assists, 22 points

Tyler Sarrazine — 2 steals, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 fouls

Lazero Rodriguez — 4 steals, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 18 points

Prep Flyers Current Record: 6-5
Next Away Tournament: February 20-21, 2010 – Grand Rapids, MI
Next Home Tournament: March 6, 2010 – Turnstone
Nationals: April 10-11, 2010 – Denver, CO

Additional pictures from the GLASA – Claddagh Invitational

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=141801&id=556508600&l=d77b06aecc

Turnstone
3320 North Clinton Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
260-483-2100
Toll Free 866-483-1278

Prep Flyers Results

Game 1 — Flyers 17   LWSRA Falcons 12 —- This win didn’t come easy. Flyers started off flat and were down 10-8 to start the 4th quarter. Shots started to fall and Flyers went on a 9-2 run to close out the game. Lazero Rodriguez scored his first free throw.

Game 2 — Flyers 16   Milwaukee Heat 6 — In the second pool play game the Flyers held conference foe scoreless in the 1st half.

Game 3 — Flyers 24   GLASA Wave 20 — Both teams were on their A game in this Semifinal game. End of 1st Quarter Flyers were up 10-6. Teams traded baskets throughout. GLASA would close to gap to 4 points a few times but Randall basket down the middle late in the 4th quarter secured the victory. ** Team played strong for the final 3 minutes without Alex Leckron as he received medical attention with his bloody nose.

Game 4 — Flyers 8   Courage Center Rowdies 14 — The Rowdies executed their game plan more effectively then the Flyers as they held the Flyers to mainly low percentage outside shots to win the Championship. ***The Rowdies and Flyers are very familiar with the big stage. At last year nationals the Flyers defeated the Rowdies in pool play but later lost to them in the semifinals. Courage went on to win a National Championship, while the Flyers finished 3rd last season. These two tames will not see each other again until maybe a repeat match up at Nationals again.

Prep Flyers Stats:

Randall Kongar – 6 steals, 12 rebounds, 3 assist, 2 points

Alex Leckron – 4 steals 19 rebounds, 2 assists, 12 points, 1 block

Lazero Rodriguez – 6 steals 9 rebounds 17 points

Daniel Klingler – 13 steals, 8 rebounds, 5 assist, 26 points

Tyler Sarrazine – 1 rebound – earned the AMA (Ability, Motivation, Attitude) Award.

Molly Welfle – 10 steals, 6 rebounds, 2 assist, 8 points – Named 1st Team All-Tournament **Molly is the 3rd Welfle (Rosie & Nina) to receive this honor

Prep Flyers Season Record: 3-4
Prep Flyers Next Saturday Practice: December 19th from 2-4pm
Prep Flyers Next Tourney: January 30, 2010 — Chicago

Varsity Flyers Results

Pool Play

Flyers 41 RHI Racers 35

Flyers 19 Sterling Heights Challengers 27

Flyers 34 Courage Timberwolves 43

Quarterfinal

Flyers 27 Wizards 22

Semifinal

Flyers 25 Timberwolves 56

3rd place game

Flyers 38 RHI 52 ?

1st Team All-Tournament: Josh Swoverland
AMA Award: Jordan Thompson

Varsity Flyers Season Record: 5-8
Varsity Flyers Next Saturday Practice: December 19th from 9am till 2pm
Varsity Flyers Next Tourney: January 29-31, 2010 — Philadelphia, PA

Both teams practice every Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:00pm at Turnstone

Tournament Pictures

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=129783&id=556508600&l=fa6478c7cf

Prep Flyers (Wheelchair Basketball) Open Season In Tough Losses

Saturday (11/21/09) the Prep Turnstone Flyers wheelchair basketball team open their season at home vs the Grand Rapids Jr. Pacers. The Pacers outscored the Flyers 61-34 in winning all three games (20-13, 24-14, and 17-7).

The Prep Flyers moved up/aged out 4 players (all starters) from last season 3rd place national ranked team. Two of these players are now starters on the Varsity Flyers.

Additional pictures from this weekend games can be found at:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=125135&id=556508600&l=c676ff57da

Varsity Flyers next Tournament: December 4-6, 2009 Nashville, TN
Prep Flyers next Tournament: December 12 & 13, 2009 Rockford, IL

The Fort Wayne Bandits Open Season in New Division

The Bandits have been a premier wheelchair basketball team dating back to when they started in 1989. They’re coming off three straight Mid-American Wheelchair Basketball Conference (MAWBC) Championships along with finishing in the top 3 at D3 Nationals 5 times in the past 7 seasons.

This season the Bandits moved up from D3 to the ‘Champion Division’ which is the top Men’s wheelchair basketball division.

The Bandits 09′ first action was up in Rockford, IL on Sunday, November 22, 2009 where they loss in tight battles:

Turnstone Flyers Sled Hockey Team Showcase Skills in South Bend, Indiana

Group picture of Turnstone Flyers & Grand Rapids Sled Wings

The Turnstone Flyers Adult Sled Hockey played in South Bend, IN this past Sunday, November 22, 2009 where they played vs the undefeated St. Joseph’s High School AB hockey team and the Grand Rapids, MI sled hockey team. Both games were friendly scrimmages to honor Adam Milani, a 1984 St. Joe graduate who was paralyzed during a hockey game. Milani graduated from University of Notre Dame in 1988 and from Duke University Law School in 1991. He went on to become a renowned scholar on disability law, writing four books and numerous articles on the law of disability discrimination. Milani passed away in 2005, at the age of 39.

The St. Joseph’s hockey coach, Chris Kleva, spearheaded the event that raised enough funds to support both Grand Rapids and Turnstone sled hockey teams a new sled and a little extra for team expenses.

The Flyers along with a few Grand Rapids players defeated the St. Joe team 6-0. Grand Rapids then defeated Turnstone 2-0.

South Bend’s NBC affiliate (WNDU-TV 16) had local coverage on these games. Two video’s are posted on their site. I suggest watching the “Sled hockey game at St. Joe high school raises money for disabled players” piece: Check it out at  http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headlines/71096182.html
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Mid-AM also had a team of 17 – 24 year olds that played in the Intermediate B Division which lost to the London Blizzard in the quarterfinals. 

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Both Mid-AM teams were a combination of athletes from the Indiana, Ohio, and western Pennsylvania area.

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Jr. Mid-AM team after winning 2009 Cruisers Cup

Top finishers in each division … total of 20 teams involved

Jr Champion: Mid-American Eagles
Int-B Champion: Buffalo Sabres
Int-A Champion: Cruisers AB   

The inaugural Cruisers Cup results, rules, schedule and extra tidbits can be found at:

http://www.cruisers-sports.com/tournament/home.html  

Fort Wayne, IN native Kevin Hughes finished with 1 Goal (PP), 1 Assist, and 2 Shots in the 4 Mid-AM Penguins games.

Alexi Salamone collides with a Japan player on 9-24-09. Picture from Steve DeMeo which can also be found at http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=270442

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The Jr. USA team followed suit as they split games over Team Ontario. In game one they fell short 3-2 then bounced back in game two with a 2-1 victory.  

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Remaining 2009-10 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Schedule

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Most current USA Sled Hockey team news with photos, videos, stats, bios, and full game recaps at

http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&ID=194136

Fans can watch the archive video of Team USA from both the Japan and Canada games hosted in NY at

USAHockey.FASTHockey.com

Past USA Sled Hockey Team Postings:

September 15, 2009 — Sled Hockey Rivals USA & Canada Prepare for 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
May 16, 2009 — USA wins GOLD at IPC Sledge Hockey World Championship
May 14, 2009 — USA Men Sled Hockey team in Championship vs Norway
May 8, 2009 — Watch LIVE 09′ IPC Sledge Hockey World Championships 

Jeff Butler & James Ezell 10-18-09 Midwest Quad Rugby

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As starters for the Brawlers, Fort Wayne, IN residents, James Ezell and Jeff Butler lead the team to a dramatic double over time win over #2 seed Minnesota North Star 48-47. Along with being the USQRA Treasure, Ezell was also the tournament director. Jeff Butler is a Homestead High School 2009 graduate and just started his freshman year at Indiana University.

All game scores are posted at: http://www.quadrugby.com/node/937

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Speaking of James Ezell, he recently went bow hunting. Check out this article from Gina Branch at KPC News

http://www.kpcnews.net/outdoors/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=530:hunters-helping-hunters-sponsors-bow-hunt&catid=38:hunting&Itemid=27

James Ezell is also heading up an opportunity for other hunters. Open to individuals with any type of physical disability.

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Cost: $4/person for a round of 25 targets. They also have ammunition available for $6.50 for a box of 25 rounds.
Contact: James Ezell at  <jezell_1971@yahoo.com>
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2009

To watch James in action check out the final three videos at this site: http://www.beadaptive.com/video.htm

2009-2010 Team Picture of the Indy Brawlers

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Learn more about Quad Rugby at the following link

http://www.quadrugby.com

Men’s Open Singles Champion

Paul Moran over Curtis Bender 6-3; 6-1

Women’s Open Singles Champion

Jessica Sporte over Jocelyn Dettloff 1-6; 6-4; 1-0

Women’s A Singles Champion

Beth Redford over Dawn Crawford 6-2; 1-6; 1-0

Men’s B Singles Champion

Scott Cole over Jason Miller 6-7; 7-6 (8); 7-5; 1-0

Men’s C Singles Champion

Bryan Wilkinson over Matthew Clements 6-1; 2-6; 1-0

B Doubles Champion

Scores not published as of this posting

C Doubles Champion

Scores not published as of this posting

Most Improved

Alec Tranel

Sportsmanship

Kevin Hughes

Full recap with all the scores can be found at the following link

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=81279

Despite a strong bid, the IOC eliminated Chicago’s proposal for hosting the 2016 Olympics & Paralympics in the 1st round while Tokyo was knocked out in the second round.

Learn more at USA Today article below

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2009-10-02-rio-2016-olympics_N.htm

Below is a snapshot of Chicago’s campaign

Olympian Luol Deng and Paralympian Matt Scott demonstrate their passion and dedication for the game of basketball.

Take a virtual tour through the streets, buildings, and common areas of Chicago 2016’s proposed Olympic and Paralympic Village.

Watch as Olympians and Paralympians take you through Chicago 2016’s proposed venue experience.

Additional YouTube videos on the Chicago 2012

http://www.youtube.com/user/chi2016#play/all

Chicago’s 45-minute presentation and subsequent 15-minute question and answer session with the IOC.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/station/as-seen-on/Watch_Chicago_s_2016_Olympic_Presentation_Chicago.html

St. Louis, Missouri 2009 US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships — September 1-6, 2009 — Full Recap can be found at the following link:

http://www.missourivalley.usta.com/sitecore/content/MissouriValley/Global/News/Adults%20Seniors/2009/09/US_Open_USTA_Wheelchair_Championships.aspx

Zachary Beaulieu -- Current Student Athlete at University of Illinois -- at the 2009 US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships in St. Louis, MO. Photo from http://www.missourivalley.usta.com/sitecore/content/MissouriValley/Global/News/Adults%20Seniors/2009/09/Photos_USOpenWheelchair.aspx

Hilton Head, South Carolina 2009 PTRO/ROHO Championships — September 9-13, 2009 — Recap

Fort Wayne, IN resident James Ezell won the Quad A Doubles with partner Bruce Fairbanks (Dalton, GA) over Gregory D. Taylor & Doug Luther both from Charlotte, NC 6-3; 6-3. In Singles Quad A Ezell lost to the #1 seed Taylor 6-1; 6-1

Picture Above: James Ezell from the 2009 IPFW Open this past May. Photo Courtesy of Mark Berron

Sept. 11 update at the following link: http://www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/news/newsarticle.asp?articleid=20474

Final results at: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/draws/TournamentDraws.aspx?T=78872

US Open New York – USTA Billie Jean King – Final Grand Slam – September 10-13, 2009 – Wheelchair Tennis

Sept. 14 Update: http://www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/news/newsarticle.asp?articleid=20482

Sept. 9 update: http://www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/news/newsarticle.asp?articleid=20448

Muncie, IN wheelchair tennis program was featured (Sept. 10, 2009) on USTA.com. Check out the article at the following link:

http://www.usta.com/sitecore/content/USTA/Global/Play_Now/Wheelchair/Information/September_Program_Spotlight_Wheelchair.aspx

All information above can be found at:

http://www.itftennis.com

http://www.usta.com

http://www.usopen.org

At the Lakeshore Lions Arena (brand new practice facility of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs) team USA split the two-game exhibition series against rival Canada where USA lost game one (Sept. 11) 3-4 and won game two (Sept. 12) 2-1 in overtime.

Sept. 11 - 1st Exhibition in Toronto - USA vs Canada -USA Fights for the puck in the corner. Picture from http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269244

The most latest new on the USA National Sled Hockey team including in depth team roster/bios, game photos, game highlights, etc. from this past exhibition go to the following link

http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&ID=194136

2009 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Schedule

Article — The Road USA Has Before 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver

Sept. 12, 2009 - 2nd Exhibition in Toronto - USA vs Canada - A big collision in front of the U.S. bench. Picture by Alex Clark. http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269316

Six Months to Go to Vancouver: Sled Hockey Team Eyes Gold

Dave McMahon – Red Line Editorial – U.S. Paralympic Team September 12, 2009

http://usparalympics.org/news/article/15905

Article –USA Newcomer, Nikko Landeros

Sept. 12, 2009 - 2nd Exhibition in Toronto - USA vs Canada - Team USA Newcomer, #15 Nikko Landeros right, and #21 Alexi Salamone converge on a Canadian player. Picture by Alex Clark. http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269316

Landeros sees first action for Team USA
September 11, 2009
By Alex Clark
http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269186

2009-10 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team

Name Ht (cm) Wt (kg) Birthdate Hometown Club Team

GOALTENDERS (2)

27 Mike Blabac 5-10 (178) 160 (73) 1/18/74 Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey

34 Steve Cash 5-5 (165) 125 (57) 5/9/89 Overland, Mo. DASA Blues Sled Hockey

DEFENSEMEN (6)

19 Taylor Chace 6-1 (185) 195 (88) 5/9/86 Hampton Falls, N.H. Northeast Passage/UNH Wildcats

4 Jimmy Connelly 5-3 (160) 150 (68) 10/27/89 Galloway, N.J. Pennsylvania Center-Pedes

13 Mike Hallman 5-10 (178) 220 (100) 4/19/89 Hatboro, Pa. Pennsylvania Center-Pedes

11 Lonnie Hannah 5-11 (180) 160 (73) 2/17/64 Boerne, Texas San Antonio Sled Rampage

44 Chris Manns 6-1 (185) 255 (116) 6/30/80 Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey

12 Kip St. Germaine 5-8 (173) 170 (77) 4/3/65 East Falmouth, Mass. Northeast Passage/UNH Wildcats

FORWARDS (10)

5 Brad Emmerson 5-11 (180) 160 (73) 12/16/85 Amherst, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey

23 Joe Howard 5-9 (175) 140 (64) 5/22/66 Kingston, Mass. New York Rangers Sled Hockey

3 Tim Jones 5-7 (170) 148 (67) 12/16/87 Mt. Ephraim, N.J. Pennsylvania Center-Pedes

15 Nikko Landeros 5-9 (175) 190 (86) 4/28/89 Berthoud, Colo. Colorado Avalanche Sled Hockey

7 Taylor Lipsett 5-5 (165) 150 (68) 1/20/87 Mesquite, Texas Dallas Ice Hawks Sled Hockey

20 Adam Page 5-4 (162) 135 (61) 3/10/92 Lancaster, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey

21 Alexi Salamone 5-5 (165) 135 (61) 6/17/87 Grand Island, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey

8 Greg Shaw 3-0 (91) 80 (36) 2/28/90 Park City, Utah NAC Golden Eagles Sled Hockey

25 Bubba Torres 5-6 (168) 120 (54) 10/31/91 Riverside, N.J. Pennsylvania Center-Pedes

9 Andy Yohe 5-10 (178) 175 (79) 7/21/78 Bettendorf, Iowa RIC Blackhawks Sled Hockey

Sept. 12, 2009 - 2nd Exhibition in Toronto - USA vs Canada - Team USA group huddle before game. Picture by Alex Clark. http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269316

In Early January 2010 this group will be trimmed to 15 players who will represent team USA at the
2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Learn more about Team USA at http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=264460

Team Staff

General Manager: J.J. O’Connor, Mt. Prospect, Ill.

Team Leader & Director of Player Personnel: Dan Brennan, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Head Coach: Ray Maluta, Rochester, N.Y.

Assistant Coach: Bill Corbo, Jr., Merrimack, N.H.

Athletic Trainer: Brian Brewster, Houghton, Mich.

Equipment Manager: Bill Sandberg, Parker, Colo.

Communications: Alex Clark, Colorado Springs, Colo.

USA Hockey, Inc.

President: Ron DeGregorio, Salem, N.H.

Executive Director: Dave Ogrean, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Chairman of the Board: Walter L. Bush, Jr., Edina, Minn.

Vice President, International Council Chair: Tony Rossi, Chicago, Ill.

Assistant Executive Director/Hockey Ops: Jim Johannson, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Director, Communications: Dave Fischer, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Past USA Sled Hockey Team Postings:

May 16, 2009 — USA wins GOLD at IPC Sledge Hockey World Championship

May 14, 2009 — USA Men Sled Hockey team in Championship vs Norway

May 8, 2009 — Watch LIVE 09′ IPC Sledge Hockey World Championships

]]> http://activeadaptive.com/2009/09/15/sled-hockey-exhibition-toronto/feed/ 1 activeadaptive Sept. 11, 2009 USA vs Canada Team USA fights for the puck in the corner Sept. 12, 2009 USA vs Canada A big collision in front of the U.S. bench. Sept. 12, 2009 USA vs Canada Nikko Landeros, right, and Alexi Salamone converge on a Canadian player. Sept. 12, 2009 USA vs Canada Team USA huddles before the game. http://activeadaptive.com/2009/09/08/sled-hockey-clinic-pic/ http://activeadaptive.com/2009/09/08/sled-hockey-clinic-pic/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:55:24 +0000 activeadaptive http://activeadaptive.com/?p=926 ]]> This past Saturday (Sept. 5, 2009) Cleveland’s Mighty Barons hosted the second annual Sled Hockey Strength and Conditioning Clinic

From the Turnstone Flyers, #14 Jesse Emmerich & #19 Randy Outman .... Photo exclusively for ActiveAdaptive.com

The Sled Hockey Clinic was held at
Lakefront Rink (Formerly Barons Arena)
5310 Hauserman Rd. Parma, OH 44130

4 Players from the Turnstone Flyers attended this event. Above picture from left to right: Jesse Emmerich, Kevin Hughes, Matt Kwapis & Randy Outman .... Photo exclusively for ActiveAdaptive.com

This event included 30 plus players (both youth & adult) from the Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania area.

Additional pictures can be found at

19 Photos
http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=100154164653#/album.php?aid=101073&id=100154164653

31 Photos
http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=100154164653#/album.php?aid=105705&id=556508600

Next Sled Hockey Clinic

— October 9 – 10, 2009 – The Cincinnati Icebreakers along with USA Paralympians, Brad Emmerson and Adam Page will host a sled hockey clinic. Recently added to this clinic is Tina Behrens, a senior doctorate of physical therapy student from The Ohio State University, who designed an injury prevention program for sled hockey players. Her program based on a review of literature includes both on-ice and home exercises. Handouts will be available at the clinic. Final details TBD.

Little baseball

After the sled hockey clinic, some went to watch the Cleveland Indians vs the Minnesota Twins on Sunday at The Jake

Cleveland Indians vs Minnesota Twins 9/6/09 .... Photo exclusively for ActiveAdaptive.com

Indians manager, Eric Wedge is a Fort Wayne, IN native and Northrop High School Alum .... Photo exclusively for ActiveAdaptive.com

Indians won 3-1 over the Twins .... Photo exclusively for ActiveAdaptive.com

8/28/09 In the Semifinal match up USA #7 Nate Hinze goes for a loose ball over Mexico top player #15 Salvador Zavala as USA teammate #4 Eric Barber and #12 Jason Nelms look on. USA defeated Mexico 86-39. Photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith & Wheelchair Basketball Canada ... http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

Canada was up 41-34 at the half. Team USA made some adjustments and cut the lead at the end of the 3rd quarter to 54-52. USA went on a 27-15 run to close out the game and win 79-69.

Interesting Nugget: 63 of team USA points came from non starters.

Jason Nelms for Team USA was named MVP. Nelms finished with 18 points …. two big 3′s. The first three pointer came at the last second of the 3rd quarter. Then on the first position in the 4th quarter, Nelms hit his second three pointer off a set play that gave USA it’s first lead. Nelms post tournament interview direct link: http://www.sportscanada.tv/index.php/jason-nelms-post-game-interview

Watch Team USA Eric Barber post tournament interview at:

http://www.sportscanada.tv/index.php/eric-barber-post-game-interview

Watch post tournament interviews and ALL the games at http://www.sportscanada.tv/index.php/2009-wcb-americas-cup

8/28/09 USA #11 Steve Serio takes shot over Mexico #14 Eduardo Prieto. Photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith & Wheelchair Basketball Canada ... http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

The Americans Cup featured the top 8 teams in North & South America as USA, Canada and Mexico received bids for the World Championships – July 2010 in Birmingham, England. All games were played at the Richmond Olympic Oval .

Learn more about wheelchair basketball in the United States at

http://nwba.org/

Full games stats and recaps for all the games can be found at the following link:

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/tournament.aspx?id=1017

Pictures

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

www.bogetti.com

Recent post on USA Men’s wheelchair basketball team:

August 28, 2009 LIVE Wheelchair Basketball — America’s Cup Update: USA Men’s Team – Advance to Semifinals
August 27, 2009 America’s Cup Update: USA Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team Undefeated after 3 – Advance to Quarterfinal
August 24, 2009 LIVE Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Starts Today — 2009 America’s Cup

Recent posts on USA Under 23 Men’s wheelchair basketball team:

All games are broadcast LIVE on http://www.sportscanada.tv/ or watch archived games at wheelchairbasketball.ca.

8-26-09 USA # 5 Mikey Paye, #7 Nate Hinze, and #14 Paul Schulte defends Brazil player tightly as USA wins 64-54 @ Americas Cup.... photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith & Wheelchair Basketball Canada ... http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

The Americans Cup is featuring the top 8 teams in North & South America with the top three teams receiving bids for the World Championships – July 2010 in Birmingham, England. All games are played at the Richmond Olympic Oval .

USA Leaders & Upcoming Schedule (in Eastern Daylight Time)

Full schedule and games stats for all the games can be found at the following link (these times are in Pacific Daylight Time)

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/tournament.aspx?id=1017

Pictures

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

www.bogetti.com

Recent post on USA Men’s wheelchair basketball team:

August 27, 2009 America’s Cup Update: USA Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team Undefeated after 3 – Advance to Quarterfinal
August 24, 2009 LIVE Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Starts Today — 2009 America’s Cup

Recent posts on USA Under 23 Men’s wheelchair basketball team: