Sault Ste Marie Women’s Hockey League 2015-2016 www.womenshockeyleague.ca

WHL Year End Party Saturday, April 16, 2016 Grand Gardens North Doors Open @ 6:00pm Dinner @ 7:00pm Awards and Entertainment Begin @ 7:10pm

A Brief History of the WHL… YEAR ONE (2001-2002)  The Women’s Hockey League started in January, 2002.  52 players registered that year (48 skaters and 4 goalies). Cost to play was $50.  With no ice available in SSM, the league played in Echo Bay on the natural ice surface (R.I.P.)  There were 2 games per week every Monday night until the ice melted in March.  Teams played 9 games that year plus two playoff games.  There were 2 volunteer referees (Sharon & Lorie) and no timekeepers. The refs would hop the boards to work the clock and write down the goals, assists and penalties.  The league budget that year was $2500 (goalies had to pay). The Year End Party cost $849. YEAR FIFTEEN (2015-2016)  A record number of players and teams again this year.  377 players registered (350 skaters + 26 goalies). Cost to play = $325. Goalies are free.  The league moved from Echo Bay to the city of SSM at the start of the 2005-06 season.  There are now about 19 games per week (9 at city rinks, 7 at Rankin and 3 at Desbarats).  Teams play 24-28 league games over the course of an 8-month season.  In addition, they also play in the Early Bird Tournament plus League Playoffs in April.  There are 9 female referees, 4 male referees and 6 timekeepers, all of whom now get paid.  League budget this year = $130,409. The Year End Party will cost around $10,500.

** 2016 Brainstorming Sessions ** (Where decisions are made for next year!)

Great Lakes Honda (Upstairs Boardroom) MONDAY, APRIL 18th BEER LEAGUE – 7pm FUN LEAGUE – 8pm TUESDAY, APRIL 19th BIG LEAGUE – 7pm MIDDLE LEAGUE – 8pm (Captains will send Max 2 representatives per team)

Thank You to our Team Sponsors & Team Captains! For Sponsorship Opportunities, contact Francine Floreani [email protected]

BIG LEAGUE Sponsor Years Team Captains Jamie Taylor 11 Cheri Taylor & Patti Storozuk ONTARIO CONCRETE Cindy & Wanda 9 Deralise Mills & Morgan Tersigni PALMER PAVING Athletics Department 6 Domenic Sacco SAULT COLLEGE COUGARS Jamie Taylor 3 Erica Aceti & Julia Colizza APEX CONCRETE PUMPING Claudia Levesque 3 Sara Caughill & Sarah Fewchuk ROADHOUSE – Big League Vic Fremlin 2 Krista Zanatta & Steph Emmi LOCK CITY DAIRIES Looking for a Sponsor n/a Robin Koskela & Michelle Koskela ORANGE CHARGERS

MIDDLE LEAGUE Sponsor Aldo Borrelli ALGOMA FINANCIAL Shannon Shewfelt FISHER WAVY Lori Trahan MISTY’S FIFTIES Claudia Levesque ROADHOUSE Francine Floreani GREAT LAKES HONDA Looking for a Sponsor FLYING V’s Looking for a Sponsor YELLOW TAIL

Years

Team Captains

14

Vanessa O’Dell & Lindsay Palumbo

9

Natalie Barry & Joanna Pine

9

Barb Bringleson & Daniela Parrotti

7

Ellen MacDougall & Jenny Healey

6

Teri Bonnell & Francine Floreani

n/a Shelley Lutes & Danielle Duclos n/a Shannon Tallon & Sharon Templeton

BEER LEAGUE - *NEW LEAGUE THIS YEAR* Sponsor Sandy Mitchell LAFARGE Joe Marinich BDO DUNWOODY Jack Ostroski USW DISTRICT 6 BEAVERS Pam Jaehrling EXIT REALTY Toni Pyykonen TOTAL HEARING Dan & Andrea Sicoli SICOLI YIN YANGS

Years

Team Captains

15

Maddy Kasubeck & Donelda Chartrand

11

Sylvie Berardelli & Rose Berardelli

3

Lisa Dale & Adele Nanne

2

Pam Jaehrling & Amy Jolicoeur

2

Toni Pyykonen & Lori Ballstadt

1st Linda Findlay & Andrea Sicoli

FUN LEAGUE Sponsor Years Team Captains Ted Brooks Family 9 Sarah White & Katie Cundari EAZY EXPRESS Brad Phaneuf & Paul DeBeer 8 Cori Dyke & Cathy Belanger ALGOMA BICYCLE CO. Jennifer Ruscio 4 Carrie Latondress & Dawn Jennings LASER ADVANTAGE Amelia Ritchie 1st Amelia Ritchie & Rayann Sewell WINMAR Looking for a Sponsor n/a Billie-Jean Duke & Heidi Morgan JALAPENO HOTTIES Looking for a Sponsor n/a Ashley Bradley & Julie Laforce NO REGRETZKIES Looking for a Sponsor n/a Lynne Holmberg & Jaime Moss RED ROCKETS

Rob Hankinson Award Named in honour of Rob Hankinson (“Super Hank”) who refereed in the Women’s Hockey League for 8 seasons (2005-2013). Rob was best known for his easy-going nature, his dependability and his willingness to referee more games in a week than most refs did in a month (Super Hank). His quirky little giggle, his smile and his favourite saying “It’s all good,” is etched in our memories. He never complained or got upset; just went about his job quietly and always with a smile. Rob died of brain cancer on October 29, 2013 at the age of 54. He is sadly missed by the WHL Referees and Timekeepers and all those who knew him.

Selected by the WHL Referees & Timekeepers, this award is presented to the WHL referee, timekeeper, player or volunteer who best exhibits Rob’s good nature, dedication and loyal commitment to the Women’s Hockey League.

“IT’S ALL GOOD!” The recipient of the “Super Hank” Award will be announced at the Year End Party

**************************************************** Kit Kat Captain’s Award Anita Kovac

#7 White Oak Paint

Named in honour of Anita Kovac (Kit Kat), a player and captain in the WHL from 2002-2007. In 2005 Kit Kat convinced her employer at White Oak Paint, Dan Travaglini, to sponsor a team. She cocaptained that team for 3 seasons. Anita died February 2, 2009 at 37 years of age from a brain aneurysm. Her #7 “Kit Kat” jersey is still worn by fellow WHLers, honouring her memory and her contributions to the league.

Nominated by the players and presented to the Captain who best displays leadership, sportsmanship, how to have fun and whose overall contribution leads to the betterment of the Women’s Hockey League. PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS 2015 – Sarah Caughill 2014 – Pam Jaehrling/Amy Jolicoeur 2013 – Lisa Dale/Adele Nanne 2012 – Nancy Dewling/Brenda Huibers AND Val MacGillivray/Nancy Bringleson (a tie) 2011 – Theresa Glover 2010 – Patti Lutz/Lisa O’Connor 2009 – Teri Bonnell/Adele Nanne

The recipient(s) of the Kit Kat Captain’s Award will be announced at the Year End Party

Volunteers, Refs, Timekeepers & Other Stuff… WHL Executive Sharon Buehner – Co-Founder Lorie Springall – Co-Founder Debbie Johnston – Registrar Lisa Dale - Secretary Teri Bonnell – Website, Stats Sara Caughill – Big League Stats Heidi Morgan – Equipment Mgr Francine Floreani – Sponsors Maddy Kasubeck – Photographer Lori Ballstadt – Party Planner Cathy Nichols – Party Planner

WHL Timekeepers Jennifer Findlay Jessica Grimard Ed Pascall Lisa Pauloff Margie Skulech Lori Swan Meaghan Vautour

WHL Referees Meredith Agliani Dana Boyle Teri Bonnell Sharon Buehner Stella Concil Jim Elliott Patti Lutz Ellen MacDougall Mark Pavoni Kevin Shaw Ken Smith Lorie Springall Sharon Templeton

Oldest Player Award (Can only win once)

2016 – 2015 – Bonnie Zagrodney 2014 – Elaine Angelic 2013 – Toni Pyykonen 2012 – Debbie Bain 2011 – Eva MacKenna 2010 – Suzanne Dunn 2009 – Debbie Agliani

2008 – Jean Feagan 2007 – Wanda Grife 2006 – Margie Skulech 2005 – Joey Montgomery 2004 – Lorilee Matheson 2003 – Betty Buck 2002 – Not Awarded

**Betty Buck turned 71 years young on February 19, 2015**

WHL 15-YEAR CLUB Teri Bonnell – Middle League Nancy Dewling – Beer League Theresa Glover – Middle League Penny Jones – Beer League Patti Lutz – Middle League

Toni Pyykonen – Beer League Lisa Rowlinson – Middle League Donna Smith – Beer League Sheree Wright – Middle League Lafarge – Team Sponsor

PERFECT ATTENDANCE! 2015-2016 SEASON Fun League Paula Shackleton – No Regretzkies Beer League Shawna Nichols – BDO Goal Diggers Middle League Wanda Grife – Misty's (3rd year in a row!) Tracie Bruce – Fisher Wavy Jennifer Miron – Fisher Wavy Denise Goldade – Fisher Wavy Shannon MacLeod – Algoma Financial Amber Ranger – Algoma Financial Suzanne Dunn – Great Lakes Honda Christine Pelletier – Yellow Tail Big League Krista Zanatta – Lock City Dairies (3rd year in a row!) Monica Woods – Palmer Paving Stacey Tkachyk – Palmer Paving Melanie Genier – Sault College Krista McClelland – Ontario Concrete

WHL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS ARCH! Since 2006, WHL players, referees and timekeepers have donated money to our local Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH). Individual donations, including the WHL cake auction, have amounted to $19,606. In addition, since 2010, the Women’s Division of an annual Charity Hockey Classic Tournament has raised another $99,660. After this year’s party the WHL community will have raised over $120,000 for ARCH! ARCH has invited the WHL Executive to receive a recognition award on behalf of the WHL community at their annual Heroes for Hospice Dinner on Thursday, April 14th.

FUN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Introduced in 2010-2011 BETTY SPRINGALL TROPHY Regular Season Champions

JEAN BUEHNER TROPHY Playoff Champions

2016 – No Regretzkies 2015 – Rack Pack 2014 – USW D6 Beavers 2013 – White Oak Paint 2012 – Country Way 2011 – Eazy Express

2016 – 2015 – Rack Pack 2014 – Crawford’s Canines 2013 – Fisher Wavy 2012 – BDO Dunwoody 2011 – BDO Dunwoody

BEER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Introduced in 2015-2016 BETTY BUCK CUP Regular Season Champions 2016 – USW D6 Beavers

PLAYOFF TROPHY Playoff Champions 2016 –

MIDDLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Since The Beginning – 2002 BUD PARSON’S CUP Regular Season Champions 2016 – Great Lakes Honda 2015 – Roadhouse 2014 – Algoma Insurance 2013 – Great Lakes Honda 2012 – Roadhouse 2011 – Lafarge 2010 – Ontario Concrete 2009 – North to Adventure 2008 – BDO Dunwoody 2007 – BDO Dunwoody 2006 – Sports Gold 2005 – Source for Sports 2004 – Country Way 2003 – Source for Sports 2002 – Lafarge

KEITH McWATTERS CUP Playoff Champions 2016 – 2015 – Great Lakes Honda 2014 – Misty’s Fifties 2013 – Great Lakes Honda 2012 – Ruscio Developments 2011 – Bar 1’s Fitness 2010 – Brookfield Power 2009 – North to Adventure 2008 – North to Adventure 2007 – Skip’s Kweok 2006 – Source for Sports 2005 – Algoma Insurance 2004 – Source for Sports 2003 – Investors Group 2002 – Play It Again Sports

BIG LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Introduced in 2007-2008 League Champions 2016 – Sault College 2015 – Roadhouse 2014 – Apex Pumpers 2013 – Sault College 2012 – Verdi Hall 2011 – Verdi Hall 2010 – Verdi Hall 2009 – Misty’s Fifties 2008 – Verdi Hall

Playoff Champions 2016 – 2015 – Apex Pumpers 2014 – Sault College 2013 – Sault College 2012 – Sault College 2011 – Verdi Hall 2010 – Verdi Hall 2009 – Misty’s Fifties 2008 – Fewchuk-Palmer

*Thank you, Debbie Johnston, for your years of service as the WHL Registrar! It has been a pleasure working with you. You will be missed.

The WHL Players Say Thanks to……. Grand Gardens North – Venue & Meal, Refreshments Dennis Murphy – D.J. & Sound Man Red Velvet Foto – Photo Booth Dana Boyle – Party M.C. Shelley Lutes – Entertainment Nancy Neave – Slide Show Maddy Kasubeck – Photographer & Videographer Lori Ballstadt – Head Party Planner Cathy Nichols – Party Planner Alex Mantha – ARCH Volunteers

Year End Party Program Content & Design Provided by: Lorie Springall