New Cross Ice “Open” Stick n’ Puck Sessions at KVIC
Kent Valley Ice Centre will be offering Cross Ice “Open” Stick n’ Puck sessions on Mondays (4:15-5:45pm), Wednesdays (4:15-5:30pm), and Fridays (4:15-5:45pm). The sessions are reasonably priced at $6.39 plus tax for a total of $7.00, and goalies skate free. Kent Valley’s Les Grauer indicated that players would be free to determine which end of the ice would be a best fit for them given their skill level. Grauer said he expected a number of midget and junior aged players, home for the summer, would come out for the sessions, while younger players would prefer the action at the alternative end of the ice.
Midget Graduates Moving on to Life after Kent Valley
Several midget players aged out at the end of the 2011/2012 season. They are: Zachary Bloss (04/05–11/12), Tanner Coughlin (04/05–11/12), Carl Peebles III (07/08–11/12), Aaron Pinkoske (07/08–11/12), Jared Prado (08/09–11/12), Joshua Severeid (04/05–11/12), and Kyle Miller-Smith (05/06–11/12).
Aaron Pinkoske indicated a desire to play D1 AA hockey at Montana State University or club hockey at Washington State University. Pinkoske played five seasons with Kent Valley beginning with the 07/08 hockey season. He said; “I will miss having fun with my teammates and playing in tournaments.” Pinkoske added that he enjoyed playing on Chuck Cadiente’s teams and winning NPSHL championships.
Unfortunately, we didn’t hear from the other six graduating players regarding their future plans for life after Kent Valley Hockey.
In addition to those aging out, two 94-birth-year players are moving on to college or junior hockey programs elsewhere. Noah Bloxton is planning to attend college next year but has not decided where yet; “Probably somewhere in Western Washington or Oregon,” he said. Kale Pokrzywinski is planning to attend San Diego State University (SDSU.) Kale indicated he would be playing on SDSU’s DII club team. “It was sure a fun ride at Kent Valley and I will always cherish the memories I had with my teammates,” he said. Kale will be studying Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at SDSU. Asked about his fondest memories at Kent Valley, Pokrzywinski said; “I have many fond memories of Kent, including playing on John Petruzzelli’s team, and winning state in Bantams. My fondest memory has to be the day we went to Nationals last year. Not only making the impossible happen by beating Spokane in the final of the state tournament, but routing Seattle Junior 7-0 in the semi-finals. The effort and fun I had with those teammates is priceless, and something you find in no other sport.”
Kent Valley Hockey Association wishes all its graduates the very best in their lives beyond Kent Valley. Please keep in touch.
Four Former Kent Valley Players Selected in 2012 WHL Bantam Draft
Calgary, Alberta, May 3, 2012 - Four former Kent Valley players were selected in this week’s 2012 WHL draft. Evan Sarthou, Tyler Brown, Keith Anderson and Bo Hanson were tapped by the Tri-City Americans, Moose Jaw Warriors, Victoria Royals and Red Deer Rebels respectively during the WHL’s 2012 Bantam Entry Draft. Kent Valley Hockey Association management and staff congratulate these players for being selected in the 2012 draft.
Evan Sarthou, 05/06 Squirt "B" Storm, 07/08 Squirt "A" Starz & 08/09 PeeWee Rainiers. Evan, a goaltender, was selected in the 3rd round, 65th overall by the Tri-City Americans. He played for the Los Angeles Selects Major Bantams during the 2011/2012 season.
Tyler Brown, 06/07 PeeWee Tier-II Storm. Tyler, a defenseman, was selected in the 5th round, 106th overall by the Moose Jaw Warriors. He played for the Pursuit of Excellence (POE) Bantam Team 1 - Tier 1 during the 2011/2012 season.
Keith Anderson, 07/08 Squirt "A" Starz & 08/09 PeeWee Rainiers. Keith, a right winger, was selected in the 6th round, 115th overall by the Victoria Royals. He played for the Arizona Bobcats Bantam ’97 AAA team during the 2011/2012 season.
Bo Hanson, 08/09 PeeWee Rainiers. Bo, a defenseman, was selected in the 7th round, 140th overall by the Red Deer Rebels. He played for the Arizona Bobcats Bantam ’97 AAA team during the 2011/2012 season.
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