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NV Stars vs MWEHL
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Nevada Stars To Host Western Division MWEHL
Update: All four teams coming in this weekend to face the Stars 18AAA are ranked in the top fifteen in the country with three of them ranked in the top ten!
August 30th Las Vegas NV - It was announced today that the Nevada Stars will host a western division weekend of the MWEHL Midget Major's at the Las Vegas Ice Center. Team spokesman Kirk Brooks said that the finshing touches were worked out and the weekend of October 24th, 25th and 26th are set into the schedule. Kirk Brooks said " The weekend wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of PF Chang's head coach and Director Jimmy Johnson. Jimmy worked hard to make this weekend a reality and the entire Stars staff thanks him." The weekend will include the Dallas Stars, Colorado Rampage, LA Jr Kings and PF Changs. Russell Stovers the fifth team in the western division has decided to bow out of the weekend.
Schedule Announced
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TIME |
HOME |
AWAY |
RINK |
| Fri Oct 24 |
8:00am |
LA Jr Kings |
PF Chang's |
LVIC North |
| Fri Oct 24 |
10:15am |
Dallas Stars |
Nevada Stars |
LVIC North |
| Fri Oct 24 |
4:00pm |
L.A, Jr Kings |
Colorado Rampage |
LVIC North |
| Fri Oct 24 |
6:15pm |
Nevada Stars |
PF Chang's |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
8:00am |
Colorado Rampage |
Dallas Stars |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
10:15am |
Nevada Stars |
L.A, Jr Kings |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
4:00pm |
P.F. Chang's |
Dallas Stars |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
6:15pm |
Colorado Rampage |
Nevada Stars |
LVIC North |
| Sun Oct 26 |
10:15am |
P.F. Chang's |
Colorado Rampage |
LVIC North |
| Sun Oct 26 |
12:30pm |
Dallas Stars |
L.A, Jr Kings |
LVIC North |
Nevada Stars To Host Western Division MWEHL
Update: All four teams coming in this weekend to face the Stars 18AAA are ranked in the top fifteen in the country with three of them ranked in the top ten!
August 30th Las Vegas NV - It was announced today that the Nevada Stars will host a western division weekend of the MWEHL Midget Major's at the Las Vegas Ice Center. Team spokesman Kirk Brooks said that the finshing touches were worked out and the weekend of October 24th, 25th and 26th are set into the schedule. Kirk Brooks said " The weekend wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of PF Chang's head coach and Director Jimmy Johnson. Jimmy worked hard to make this weekend a reality and the entire Stars staff thanks him." The weekend will include the Dallas Stars, Colorado Rampage, LA Jr Kings and PF Changs. Russell Stovers the fifth team in the western division has decided to bow out of the weekend.
Schedule Announced
| DATE |
TIME |
HOME |
AWAY |
RINK |
| Fri Oct 24 |
8:00am |
LA Jr Kings |
PF Chang's |
LVIC North |
| Fri Oct 24 |
10:15am |
Dallas Stars |
Nevada Stars |
LVIC North |
| Fri Oct 24 |
4:00pm |
L.A, Jr Kings |
Colorado Rampage |
LVIC North |
| Fri Oct 24 |
6:15pm |
Nevada Stars |
PF Chang's |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
8:00am |
Colorado Rampage |
Dallas Stars |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
10:15am |
Nevada Stars |
L.A, Jr Kings |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
4:00pm |
P.F. Chang's |
Dallas Stars |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
6:15pm |
Colorado Rampage |
Nevada Stars |
LVIC North |
| Sun Oct 26 |
10:15am |
P.F. Chang's |
Colorado Rampage |
LVIC North |
| Sun Oct 26 |
12:30pm |
Dallas Stars |
L.A, Jr Kings |
LVIC North |
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Stars 16AAA
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AAA NEVADA STARS 16AAA WIN 8-2, NOW 3-0-0
FACE L.A. SELECTS TODAY!
Peoria, Az. -- Micah Sanford's AAA Nevada Stars 16u are off to a 3-0-0 start after defeating the AAA Mission Arizona Red 16u by 8-2 on Saturday afternoon. Next up is a game against Top 10 West-rated AAA L.A. Selects on Sunday at 12:30 pm. "We're playing good, hard, smart hockey," said Sanford. "We're getting better every game we play."
Goalie Brittany Brooks got the win in the net as Lucas Lindholm (2 goals), Chase Jackson (2 goals), Benny Barker (2 goals), Nick Dartois (1 goal) and Mike Trimboli (1 goal) did the scoring. In their first three games, the Stars have outscored teams 14-4.
AAA NEVADA STARS 16AAA WIN 8-2, NOW 3-0-0
FACE L.A. SELECTS TODAY!
Peoria, Az. -- Micah Sanford's AAA Nevada Stars 16u are off to a 3-0-0 start after defeating the AAA Mission Arizona Red 16u by 8-2 on Saturday afternoon. Next up is a game against Top 10 West-rated AAA L.A. Selects on Sunday at 12:30 pm. "We're playing good, hard, smart hockey," said Sanford. "We're getting better every game we play."
Goalie Brittany Brooks got the win in the net as Lucas Lindholm (2 goals), Chase Jackson (2 goals), Benny Barker (2 goals), Nick Dartois (1 goal) and Mike Trimboli (1 goal) did the scoring. In their first three games, the Stars have outscored teams 14-4.
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Stars In Canada
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STARS FIND IT TOUGH GOING IN CANADA
January 1st, 2009 Las Vegas, NV - The Nevada Stars sent both their 18AAA and 16AAA team to Canada this last week to compete in the Richmond International Tournament. The 18AAA's got off to a good start with two opening wins against Surry and San Jose 16AAA teams. They then suffered a loss at the hands of the Alaska All-stars and tied the San Jose Sharks 18AAA team in the round robin rounds. The 18AAA's faced the Wave 18AAA team in the quarter finals and all but forgot to show up in a 7-1 defeat. Coaches agreed that this was by far their worst effort of the season. The 18's finished up with a 2-2-1 record. The 16AAA played five games against mostly older AAA teams and could only manage a tie. It should be also noted that the 16's are missing their captain Benny Barker and a couple of other key players. Next tournament for the Stars is a trip by both teams to the Dallas Cup at the end of the month. Both teams plan on picking up some games during the month. The 18's are tentatively scheduled to play UNLV in a two game series over MLK weekend.
STARS FIND IT TOUGH GOING IN CANADA
January 1st, 2009 Las Vegas, NV - The Nevada Stars sent both their 18AAA and 16AAA team to Canada this last week to compete in the Richmond International Tournament. The 18AAA's got off to a good start with two opening wins against Surry and San Jose 16AAA teams. They then suffered a loss at the hands of the Alaska All-stars and tied the San Jose Sharks 18AAA team in the round robin rounds. The 18AAA's faced the Wave 18AAA team in the quarter finals and all but forgot to show up in a 7-1 defeat. Coaches agreed that this was by far their worst effort of the season. The 18's finished up with a 2-2-1 record. The 16AAA played five games against mostly older AAA teams and could only manage a tie. It should be also noted that the 16's are missing their captain Benny Barker and a couple of other key players. Next tournament for the Stars is a trip by both teams to the Dallas Cup at the end of the month. Both teams plan on picking up some games during the month. The 18's are tentatively scheduled to play UNLV in a two game series over MLK weekend.
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Las Vegas investor makes offer for Event Center
By TODD GOTTULA, Hub Staff Writer
03/15/2009
Updated 03/19/2009 02:06:03 AM CDT
Copyright 2009 by the Kearney Hub
KEARNEY - A new buyer has emerged in discussions involving the sale of Kearney’s FirsTier Event Center and Tri-City Storm Hockey team. Las Vegas businessman Kirk Brooks signed a letter of intent late last week to purchase the Event Center and hockey team from owner Joel Wiens, Brooks told the Hub today.
As a result, the city of Kearney has withdrawn its purchase offer and will no longer be involved in negotiations to buy the 5,000-seat arena.
“The city has always been interested in having private ownership of the Event Center,” said City Manager Mike Morgan. “Now that a private owner has stepped forward, the city feels it is appropriate to withdraw its offer and allow new negotiations to take place.”
Brooks lives in Las Vegas, where he owns and operates the Las Vegas Ice Center, a 500-seat hockey facility that caters to youth hockey, public skating and other events. He also owns the Nevada Stars AAA hockey teams that feature 18- and 16-year-old players.
Brooks’ career includes 10 years of work as a race and sports book director for hotels and casinos in Nevada.
“I don’t want to speak too soon and say too much too fast,” Brooks said, “but we are moving at warp speed.
“We are moving as fast as possible, and hopefully a deal will be done within the next 30 days,” he said.
The United States Hockey League still must approve the Storm’s sale to Brooks.
“The deal is not finalized. But I feel confident with where things are at today,” Brooks said. “Kearney is a great community that deserves to have a great hockey team. I want to be the guy who rebuilds the organization and brings it back to the way fans remember it early on.”
Brooks said he is aware of the hockey team’s past success.
“I know what kind of support this team has had and what you used to draw there,” he said. “I think we can bring some of that excitement back.
“The USHL is the top class of major junior hockey in the United States, and I’m one of those guys who always goes after the best,” said Brooks. “I like to control my own destiny, and if you don’t own the facility and the team that plays there, you can get into situations where you cannot bring the team any further.”
The city of Kearney has been in negotiations with Wiens for months and intended to purchase the FirsTier Event Center using funds from a new restaurant tax it planned to implement. The city was prepared to pay between $2 million and $3 million in a deal that would have included the Event Center but not the team.
Morgan said the restaurant tax would not be implemented since the city is no longer involved in the Event Center negotiations.
Wiens - a Cheyenne, Wyo., banker - acquired the arena in 2004 for $3 million at a public auction in foreclosure proceedings. The facility was built in 2000 for $10.5 million and today has an assessed value of $3.5 million.
A record 315,273 people attended hockey games and other events at the Event Center in 2008, breaking the record of 305,798 set in 2006.
Las Vegas investor makes offer for Event Center
By TODD GOTTULA, Hub Staff Writer
03/15/2009
Updated 03/19/2009 02:06:03 AM CDT
Copyright 2009 by the Kearney Hub
KEARNEY - A new buyer has emerged in discussions involving the sale of Kearney’s FirsTier Event Center and Tri-City Storm Hockey team. Las Vegas businessman Kirk Brooks signed a letter of intent late last week to purchase the Event Center and hockey team from owner Joel Wiens, Brooks told the Hub today.
As a result, the city of Kearney has withdrawn its purchase offer and will no longer be involved in negotiations to buy the 5,000-seat arena.
“The city has always been interested in having private ownership of the Event Center,” said City Manager Mike Morgan. “Now that a private owner has stepped forward, the city feels it is appropriate to withdraw its offer and allow new negotiations to take place.”
Brooks lives in Las Vegas, where he owns and operates the Las Vegas Ice Center, a 500-seat hockey facility that caters to youth hockey, public skating and other events. He also owns the Nevada Stars AAA hockey teams that feature 18- and 16-year-old players.
Brooks’ career includes 10 years of work as a race and sports book director for hotels and casinos in Nevada.
“I don’t want to speak too soon and say too much too fast,” Brooks said, “but we are moving at warp speed.
“We are moving as fast as possible, and hopefully a deal will be done within the next 30 days,” he said.
The United States Hockey League still must approve the Storm’s sale to Brooks.
“The deal is not finalized. But I feel confident with where things are at today,” Brooks said. “Kearney is a great community that deserves to have a great hockey team. I want to be the guy who rebuilds the organization and brings it back to the way fans remember it early on.”
Brooks said he is aware of the hockey team’s past success.
“I know what kind of support this team has had and what you used to draw there,” he said. “I think we can bring some of that excitement back.
“The USHL is the top class of major junior hockey in the United States, and I’m one of those guys who always goes after the best,” said Brooks. “I like to control my own destiny, and if you don’t own the facility and the team that plays there, you can get into situations where you cannot bring the team any further.”
The city of Kearney has been in negotiations with Wiens for months and intended to purchase the FirsTier Event Center using funds from a new restaurant tax it planned to implement. The city was prepared to pay between $2 million and $3 million in a deal that would have included the Event Center but not the team.
Morgan said the restaurant tax would not be implemented since the city is no longer involved in the Event Center negotiations.
Wiens - a Cheyenne, Wyo., banker - acquired the arena in 2004 for $3 million at a public auction in foreclosure proceedings. The facility was built in 2000 for $10.5 million and today has an assessed value of $3.5 million.
A record 315,273 people attended hockey games and other events at the Event Center in 2008, breaking the record of 305,798 set in 2006.
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Midget 18AAA
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Stars win 4-0 behind Mark Smith's Shutout
October 26, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - The NV Stars 18AAA team won a decisive victory over the Colorado Rampage tonight 4-0 at the Las Vegas Ice Center. Mark Smith the Stars goaltender was nothing less than spectacular in the shutout effort. The first period was a stalemate chess game and ended in a 0-0 tie. Both teams skated hard and were very physical. At the 10 minute mark Nick Sheafer found Matt Hedderly and Kenny Brooks streaking up the ice on a 2-1 and moved the puck up the ice to them. Hedderly passed the puck to Brooks who buried the puck in the back of the net. Three minutes later Dmetri Culkar scored on a power play from both defensemen Kris Carter and Adam Zucker. The score remained the same until 8:00 left in the third when Zach Alverez scored from the slot assist going to Mathew Stock. Adam Zucker added an empty net goal unassisted with a minute left. The Stars finished the weekend with a very respectful 2-2 record. Top point getters for the weekend were Nick Scheafer and Kenny Brooks with six points apiece.
October 25,2008 - Las Vegas,NV - The Nevada Stars 18AAA have played three games this weekend against teams in the MWEHL and have won one and dropped two. They started out on a winning note beating the top ranked Dallas Stars 5-4 in a very physical battle. The NV Stars scored on four power play goals with Culkar, Carter, Hedderly and Porter putting the puck in the back of the net. Nevada scored the winning goal in the third period when Brooks found Scheafer in front and he slammed it home with 4:22 left. Mark Smith was MVP and stood on his head keeping the puck out of the net. The Stars then dropped the second game to the PF Changs team 3-0 when they couldn't muster much offense. Today the LA Kings showed off thier potent offense scoring five goals on the stars and thier netminder Matt Vorce. The Stars came out flying in the third period but could not over come the deficit losing 6-3. Hedderly, Scheafer and Zucker scored for the Stars with Brooks pickin up two assist. Next up for the Stars is a very strong and physical team in the Colorado Rampage at 6:15pm at the Las Vegas Ice Center.
Stars win 4-0 behind Mark Smith's Shutout
October 26, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - The NV Stars 18AAA team won a decisive victory over the Colorado Rampage tonight 4-0 at the Las Vegas Ice Center. Mark Smith the Stars goaltender was nothing less than spectacular in the shutout effort. The first period was a stalemate chess game and ended in a 0-0 tie. Both teams skated hard and were very physical. At the 10 minute mark Nick Sheafer found Matt Hedderly and Kenny Brooks streaking up the ice on a 2-1 and moved the puck up the ice to them. Hedderly passed the puck to Brooks who buried the puck in the back of the net. Three minutes later Dmetri Culkar scored on a power play from both defensemen Kris Carter and Adam Zucker. The score remained the same until 8:00 left in the third when Zach Alverez scored from the slot assist going to Mathew Stock. Adam Zucker added an empty net goal unassisted with a minute left. The Stars finished the weekend with a very respectful 2-2 record. Top point getters for the weekend were Nick Scheafer and Kenny Brooks with six points apiece.
October 25,2008 - Las Vegas,NV - The Nevada Stars 18AAA have played three games this weekend against teams in the MWEHL and have won one and dropped two. They started out on a winning note beating the top ranked Dallas Stars 5-4 in a very physical battle. The NV Stars scored on four power play goals with Culkar, Carter, Hedderly and Porter putting the puck in the back of the net. Nevada scored the winning goal in the third period when Brooks found Scheafer in front and he slammed it home with 4:22 left. Mark Smith was MVP and stood on his head keeping the puck out of the net. The Stars then dropped the second game to the PF Changs team 3-0 when they couldn't muster much offense. Today the LA Kings showed off thier potent offense scoring five goals on the stars and thier netminder Matt Vorce. The Stars came out flying in the third period but could not over come the deficit losing 6-3. Hedderly, Scheafer and Zucker scored for the Stars with Brooks pickin up two assist. Next up for the Stars is a very strong and physical team in the Colorado Rampage at 6:15pm at the Las Vegas Ice Center.
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STARS START 4-0
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4-0 NV STARS 16AAA STUN LA SELECTS
Peoria, Az September 26,2008 - The Nevada Stars came to town on Friday unknown and unsure where they stood in AAA hockey. After four wins with the last one against LA Selects 4-3 they have served notice that they should not be taken lightly. In the win over the Selects the Stars jumped out to a 4-0 lead with Ben Barker and Chase Jackson getting two goals apiece. The Selects fought back scoring the next three goals but ran out of time at the end. Jason Campbell played a terrific game in net stopping 33 of the 36 shots. Coach Micah Sanford was very complimentary of his troops and gave them Monday off. Next up this coming weekend at home is Mission 16AAA's and California Heat.
Coach Sanford was impressed the the overall effort of the team. "Our team showed lots of heart in their first weekend and I am looking forward to the rest of the season", said Sanford. The team still has lots to work on, and with dedication and persistence this team will only get better. The team is excited with the success of the first weekend and as they continue to get to know each other the NV Stars will only improve. Asst Captain Benny Barker said on the weekend, "As the weekend games progressed our team started to bond and play together."
4-0 NV STARS 16AAA STUN LA SELECTS
Peoria, Az September 26,2008 - The Nevada Stars came to town on Friday unknown and unsure where they stood in AAA hockey. After four wins with the last one against LA Selects 4-3 they have served notice that they should not be taken lightly. In the win over the Selects the Stars jumped out to a 4-0 lead with Ben Barker and Chase Jackson getting two goals apiece. The Selects fought back scoring the next three goals but ran out of time at the end. Jason Campbell played a terrific game in net stopping 33 of the 36 shots. Coach Micah Sanford was very complimentary of his troops and gave them Monday off. Next up this coming weekend at home is Mission 16AAA's and California Heat.
Coach Sanford was impressed the the overall effort of the team. "Our team showed lots of heart in their first weekend and I am looking forward to the rest of the season", said Sanford. The team still has lots to work on, and with dedication and persistence this team will only get better. The team is excited with the success of the first weekend and as they continue to get to know each other the NV Stars will only improve. Asst Captain Benny Barker said on the weekend, "As the weekend games progressed our team started to bond and play together."
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Stars 18AAA
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STARS 18AAA COME TOGETHER IN 5-1 WIN
Salt Lake City, Utah October 11,2008 - Afer four consecutive losses the Stars 18AAA team put it all together to defeat a very physical Okanagan Academy team from Canada. Okanagan struck first 1-0 but the stars never relinquisted another goal. At halftime the Stars led 3-1. The game seemed to be in a stalemate until halfway through the 2nd half when Kenny Brooks railed one of the opponets at center ice that would have made any hilight film. The hit jarred the puck lose and the stars went the other way. Seconds later Brooks roofed the puck over the goalie and the Stars led 4-1. The Stars scored again and that's how the game finished. Scoring details to come......
STARS DROP CLOSE ONE TO CHADDERS 6-5
Salt Lake City, Utah October 11,2008 - The NV Stars couldn't shake the funk they have been in and dropped a back and forth battle to Chadders 6-5. Chadders started out with a 2-0 lead when Matt Hedderly scored to bring them to within one goal. Chadders added another but goals by Bryan and Hedderly tied it up. he Stars took the lead on a Chris Carter score from the blue line on the powerplay. Chadders scored the next goal to tie it up and both teams traded goals late in the second half with a Dmetri Culkar goal. With two minutes left Chadders scored the winning goal. The Stars pulled Matt Vorce but couldn't tie it up in the wanning moments. The Stars face Okanogan Academy tonight and once again in the morning. The coaches all agree there is much work to be done!
STARS FORGET TO SHOW UP FOR FIRST GAME LOSE 5-2
Salt Lake City, Utah October10,2008 - The NV Stars 18AAA team came up with their most uninspired effort in years in dropping the first of four games in Utah 5-2 to the Dallas Penguins. The first half ended in a 0-0 tie. The Penguins scored five unanswered goals in the first twelve minutes of the second half as the Stars played like it was a meaningless afternoon pick up game. Coach Pokie Reddick covered all the positive points of the game in less than two seconds. Kenny Brooks and Matt Hedderly scored for the Stars.
STARS 18AAA COME TOGETHER IN 5-1 WIN
Salt Lake City, Utah October 11,2008 - Afer four consecutive losses the Stars 18AAA team put it all together to defeat a very physical Okanagan Academy team from Canada. Okanagan struck first 1-0 but the stars never relinquisted another goal. At halftime the Stars led 3-1. The game seemed to be in a stalemate until halfway through the 2nd half when Kenny Brooks railed one of the opponets at center ice that would have made any hilight film. The hit jarred the puck lose and the stars went the other way. Seconds later Brooks roofed the puck over the goalie and the Stars led 4-1. The Stars scored again and that's how the game finished. Scoring details to come......
STARS DROP CLOSE ONE TO CHADDERS 6-5
Salt Lake City, Utah October 11,2008 - The NV Stars couldn't shake the funk they have been in and dropped a back and forth battle to Chadders 6-5. Chadders started out with a 2-0 lead when Matt Hedderly scored to bring them to within one goal. Chadders added another but goals by Bryan and Hedderly tied it up. he Stars took the lead on a Chris Carter score from the blue line on the powerplay. Chadders scored the next goal to tie it up and both teams traded goals late in the second half with a Dmetri Culkar goal. With two minutes left Chadders scored the winning goal. The Stars pulled Matt Vorce but couldn't tie it up in the wanning moments. The Stars face Okanogan Academy tonight and once again in the morning. The coaches all agree there is much work to be done!
STARS FORGET TO SHOW UP FOR FIRST GAME LOSE 5-2
Salt Lake City, Utah October10,2008 - The NV Stars 18AAA team came up with their most uninspired effort in years in dropping the first of four games in Utah 5-2 to the Dallas Penguins. The first half ended in a 0-0 tie. The Penguins scored five unanswered goals in the first twelve minutes of the second half as the Stars played like it was a meaningless afternoon pick up game. Coach Pokie Reddick covered all the positive points of the game in less than two seconds. Kenny Brooks and Matt Hedderly scored for the Stars.
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Midget 16AAA Nike Bauer Invite
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Midget 16AAA Back To Work After Nike Bauer Invite
November 2, 2008 Chicago, IL - Nv Stars 16AAA is heading home Sunday and back to work on Tuesday. The Stars lost thier final game to the #3 ranked St Louis Jr Blues 7-2 Saturday night at the Nike Bauer Invite. The Stars ended up 0-3-1 but were in every game till the second period of the Blues game. They lost two games by one goal that could have easily gone the other way. The tie was the same as the Stars just couldn't find the net to pull out the wins. Simply put by head coach Micah Sandford " You play the way you practice." Sandford was not at all pleased with the practice week going into the tournament. Lesson well learned and onto November 21-23 when the Stars host OCHC, Chadders and Dallas Penguins 93's.
November 1, 2008 Chicago, IL - The Stars have been within one goal in both thier losses this weekend. They fell victim to the Florida Panthers 3-2 in the first game of the day. Nick Kukielka and Cody Milligan scored for the Stars. Next up tonight is the St.Louis Jr Blues.
November 1, 2008 Chicago, IL - The Nevada Stars 16AAA have played two games in the Nike Bauer Invite and are looking for thier first win this morning against a good Florida Panther team. The Stars started out losing a close one to the Ottawa Jr Senators 4-3 in a back and forth battle. Last night the Stars tied the Central Penn Panthers with :29 seconds left in the game. Cory Ward scored both goals, one was shorthanded. A much better effort in the second game by all players led to the tie. Tonight the Stars face a top ranked St. Louis Jr Blues team that has won both thier games 8-0 and 8-1. Stay tuned more to come.
*NEW* On the 18AAA & 16AAA pages player highlights can be veiwed.
Midget 16AAA Back To Work After Nike Bauer Invite
November 2, 2008 Chicago, IL - Nv Stars 16AAA is heading home Sunday and back to work on Tuesday. The Stars lost thier final game to the #3 ranked St Louis Jr Blues 7-2 Saturday night at the Nike Bauer Invite. The Stars ended up 0-3-1 but were in every game till the second period of the Blues game. They lost two games by one goal that could have easily gone the other way. The tie was the same as the Stars just couldn't find the net to pull out the wins. Simply put by head coach Micah Sandford " You play the way you practice." Sandford was not at all pleased with the practice week going into the tournament. Lesson well learned and onto November 21-23 when the Stars host OCHC, Chadders and Dallas Penguins 93's.
November 1, 2008 Chicago, IL - The Stars have been within one goal in both thier losses this weekend. They fell victim to the Florida Panthers 3-2 in the first game of the day. Nick Kukielka and Cody Milligan scored for the Stars. Next up tonight is the St.Louis Jr Blues.
November 1, 2008 Chicago, IL - The Nevada Stars 16AAA have played two games in the Nike Bauer Invite and are looking for thier first win this morning against a good Florida Panther team. The Stars started out losing a close one to the Ottawa Jr Senators 4-3 in a back and forth battle. Last night the Stars tied the Central Penn Panthers with :29 seconds left in the game. Cory Ward scored both goals, one was shorthanded. A much better effort in the second game by all players led to the tie. Tonight the Stars face a top ranked St. Louis Jr Blues team that has won both thier games 8-0 and 8-1. Stay tuned more to come.
*NEW* On the 18AAA & 16AAA pages player highlights can be veiwed.
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Stars
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Nevada Stars To Host Western Division MWEHL
August 30th Las Vegas NV - It was announced today that the Nevada Stars will host a western division weekend of the MWEHL Midget Major's at the Las Vegas Ice Center. Team spokesman Kirk Brooks said that the finshing touches were worked out and the weekend of October 24th, 25th and 26th are set into the schedule. Kirk Brooks said " The weekend wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of PF Chang's head coach and Director Jimmy Johnson. Jimmy worked hard to make this weekend a reality and the entire Stars staff thanks him." The weekend will include the Dallas Stars, Colorado Rampage, LA Jr Kings and PF Changs. Russell Stovers the fifth team in the western division has decided to bow out of the weekend.
Schedule Announced
| DATE |
TIME |
HOME |
AWAY |
RINK |
| Fri Oct 24 |
8:00am |
LA Jr Kings |
PF Chang's |
LVIC North |
| Fri Oct 24 |
10:15am |
Dallas Stars |
Nevada Stars |
LVIC North |
| Fri Oct 24 |
4:00pm |
L.A, Jr Kings |
Colorado Rampage |
LVIC North |
| Fri Oct 24 |
6:15pm |
Nevada Stars |
PF Chang's |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
8:00am |
Colorado Rampage |
Dallas Stars |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
10:15am |
Nevada Stars |
L.A, Jr Kings |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
4:00pm |
P.F. Chang's |
Dallas Stars |
LVIC North |
| Sat Oct 25 |
6:15pm |
Colorado Rampage |
Nevada Stars |
LVIC North |
| Sun Oct 26 |
10:15am |
P.F. Chang's |
Colorado Rampage |
LVIC North |
| Sun Oct 26 |
12:30pm |
Dallas Stars |
L.A, Jr Kings |
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Nevada Stars To Host Western Division MWEHL
August 30th Las Vegas NV - It was announced today that the Nevada Stars will host a western division weekend of the MWEHL Midget Major's at the Las Vegas Ice Center. Team spokesman Kirk Brooks said that the finshing touches were worked out and the weekend of October 24th, 25th and 26th are set into the schedule. Kirk Brooks said " The weekend wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of PF Chang's head coach and Director Jimmy Johnson. Jimmy worked hard to make this weekend a reality and the entire Stars staff thanks him." The weekend will include the Dallas Stars, Colorado Rampage, LA Jr Kings and PF Changs. Russell Stovers the fifth team in the western division has decided to bow out of the weekend.
Schedule Announced
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| Fri Oct 24 |
8:00am |
LA Jr Kings |
PF Chang's |
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| Fri Oct 24 |
10:15am |
Dallas Stars |
Nevada Stars |
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| Fri Oct 24 |
4:00pm |
L.A, Jr Kings |
Colorado Rampage |
LVIC North |
| Fri Oct 24 |
6:15pm |
Nevada Stars |
PF Chang's |
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| Sat Oct 25 |
8:00am |
Colorado Rampage |
Dallas Stars |
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10:15am |
Nevada Stars |
L.A, Jr Kings |
LVIC North |
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4:00pm |
P.F. Chang's |
Dallas Stars |
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6:15pm |
Colorado Rampage |
Nevada Stars |
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10:15am |
P.F. Chang's |
Colorado Rampage |
LVIC North |
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12:30pm |
Dallas Stars |
L.A, Jr Kings |
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Steven Bolton
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Bolton rolls dice on puck career
Las Vegas product uses connections to hook up with Oceanside squad
Brad Bird, Oceanside Star
Published: Thursday, October 02, 2008
Better known for Celine Dion than Marcel Dionne, Las Vegas isn't exactly a hockey hotbed. But Steven Bolton isn't letting that stop him. The 18-year-old net minder was raised in Vegas and played his minor hockey there. Now he's up with the Oceanside Generals of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and is happy to be here.
In hockey, as in life, it's all about connections, and his goalie coach in Vegas was Pokey Reddick, who played 132 games in the NHL, mostly with the Winnipeg Jets. Reddick also played junior with Dave Johnston, the Generals' head coach. Reddick phoned Johnston one day and said he had a prospect who needed Canadian ice time, and Johnston was in the market for such a player.
Now he's got three solid goalies in Bolton, Justin Borsa and local product Stephen Wolff. "He's doing all right," Johnston said of Bolton on Saturday during first period action against the Campbell River Storm. "He's a good-sized kid. Very committed." It's early, but after two starts Bolton was leading the VIJHL with a goals against average of 1.88 and a save percentage of 91.55. (Number two in the league was Borsa, with stats of 2.83 and 87.50.) Bolton admits he gets kidded a lot, coming from the desert, and neither of his parents played hockey (mom's a teacher, dad's a maintenance man), so what's the story?
He started playing road hockey as a boy, and to be different from his brother put on the pads one day and stood between the pipes. He loved it. "Mom said: 'If you want to go pro in hockey you've got to play ice hockey.'" So he did, against midget teams from Chicago and California, working his way up. He's here with his eye on the B.C. Hockey League, hoping to get called up this year or next. He wants to win a scholarship at an American NCAA school. How does the play in Canada compared to the United States? Faster-paced, he said. "And there's a lot of traffic in front of the net." Nerves don't seem to be a problem. He consented to an interview 25 minutes before game time Saturday, calm and well-spoken. "I think we've got the best defense in the league. We have a great team," he said, though that wasn't on view Saturday night, when they lost 4-1 to Campbell River. The Generals stand 5-4 on the season with two weekend losses. Assistant coach Jason Dubyna likes what he's seen of the young goalie, however. "He's been awesome," he said Saturday. "Right now he's leading the league in goalie stats. And he's a great personality with his teammates."
Goalie coach Darryl Humphrey of the visiting Storm coached midget and knows about minor hockey in Vegas. "There's actually pretty good hockey down there," he said. "There's a lot of good coaches who have moved down there to start coaching." Coming to Canada to play makes a lot of sense not only because the hockey is better, but so is the visibility, Humphrey said. He added there are a lot more scouts in Canada -- "just more exposure." So, is the NHL in Bolton's sights? He says it is. "I just want to take it one step at a time." The Generals are in Campbell River Friday night for a rematch against the Storm. You can hear the game on The Beach 88.5 FM, with play-by-play man Ian Holmes. Saturday at Oceanside Place the Generals host the Victoria Cougars. The puck drops at 7:35 p.m.
© Oceanside Star 2008
Bolton rolls dice on puck career
Las Vegas product uses connections to hook up with Oceanside squad
Brad Bird, Oceanside Star
Published: Thursday, October 02, 2008
Better known for Celine Dion than Marcel Dionne, Las Vegas isn't exactly a hockey hotbed. But Steven Bolton isn't letting that stop him. The 18-year-old net minder was raised in Vegas and played his minor hockey there. Now he's up with the Oceanside Generals of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and is happy to be here.
In hockey, as in life, it's all about connections, and his goalie coach in Vegas was Pokey Reddick, who played 132 games in the NHL, mostly with the Winnipeg Jets. Reddick also played junior with Dave Johnston, the Generals' head coach. Reddick phoned Johnston one day and said he had a prospect who needed Canadian ice time, and Johnston was in the market for such a player.
Now he's got three solid goalies in Bolton, Justin Borsa and local product Stephen Wolff. "He's doing all right," Johnston said of Bolton on Saturday during first period action against the Campbell River Storm. "He's a good-sized kid. Very committed." It's early, but after two starts Bolton was leading the VIJHL with a goals against average of 1.88 and a save percentage of 91.55. (Number two in the league was Borsa, with stats of 2.83 and 87.50.) Bolton admits he gets kidded a lot, coming from the desert, and neither of his parents played hockey (mom's a teacher, dad's a maintenance man), so what's the story?
He started playing road hockey as a boy, and to be different from his brother put on the pads one day and stood between the pipes. He loved it. "Mom said: 'If you want to go pro in hockey you've got to play ice hockey.'" So he did, against midget teams from Chicago and California, working his way up. He's here with his eye on the B.C. Hockey League, hoping to get called up this year or next. He wants to win a scholarship at an American NCAA school. How does the play in Canada compared to the United States? Faster-paced, he said. "And there's a lot of traffic in front of the net." Nerves don't seem to be a problem. He consented to an interview 25 minutes before game time Saturday, calm and well-spoken. "I think we've got the best defense in the league. We have a great team," he said, though that wasn't on view Saturday night, when they lost 4-1 to Campbell River. The Generals stand 5-4 on the season with two weekend losses. Assistant coach Jason Dubyna likes what he's seen of the young goalie, however. "He's been awesome," he said Saturday. "Right now he's leading the league in goalie stats. And he's a great personality with his teammates."
Goalie coach Darryl Humphrey of the visiting Storm coached midget and knows about minor hockey in Vegas. "There's actually pretty good hockey down there," he said. "There's a lot of good coaches who have moved down there to start coaching." Coming to Canada to play makes a lot of sense not only because the hockey is better, but so is the visibility, Humphrey said. He added there are a lot more scouts in Canada -- "just more exposure." So, is the NHL in Bolton's sights? He says it is. "I just want to take it one step at a time." The Generals are in Campbell River Friday night for a rematch against the Storm. You can hear the game on The Beach 88.5 FM, with play-by-play man Ian Holmes. Saturday at Oceanside Place the Generals host the Victoria Cougars. The puck drops at 7:35 p.m.
© Oceanside Star 2008
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Stars Lose Close One
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Stars Lose Close One
September 20,2008 Blaine, MN - The Nevada Stars reached the quarter finals of the NAHL Showcase only to lose a close one to Team Illinios 6-5. The Stars came out on fire and had a 5-2 lead at the break before they ran into penalty trouble at the nine minute mark of the second half. At the nine minute mark Christian Bryan was assessed a five minute major penalty for boarding . To add insult to injury the Stars received two more penalties during the five minutes to give Team Illinios almost four minutes of five on three. The results were devastating as Team Illinios scored four goals during these penalties to take a 6-5 lead. The bright point of the game was that Team Illinios didn't score a single five on five goal. Other than the penalties the coaching staff was pleased with the Stars performance considering they lost Kenny Brooks early in the game and Sonny Zuloaga didn't make the trip. Scoring for the Stars were Nick Scheafer, Vincent Ciaglo, Matt Hedderly, Sean Muller and Kris Carter. Nick Scheafer was the star player of the weekend scoring six goals!
Stars Lose Close One
September 20,2008 Blaine, MN - The Nevada Stars reached the quarter finals of the NAHL Showcase only to lose a close one to Team Illinios 6-5. The Stars came out on fire and had a 5-2 lead at the break before they ran into penalty trouble at the nine minute mark of the second half. At the nine minute mark Christian Bryan was assessed a five minute major penalty for boarding . To add insult to injury the Stars received two more penalties during the five minutes to give Team Illinios almost four minutes of five on three. The results were devastating as Team Illinios scored four goals during these penalties to take a 6-5 lead. The bright point of the game was that Team Illinios didn't score a single five on five goal. Other than the penalties the coaching staff was pleased with the Stars performance considering they lost Kenny Brooks early in the game and Sonny Zuloaga didn't make the trip. Scoring for the Stars were Nick Scheafer, Vincent Ciaglo, Matt Hedderly, Sean Muller and Kris Carter. Nick Scheafer was the star player of the weekend scoring six goals!
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Minnisota Trip
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18AAA Head For NAHL Showcase In Minnesota
September 14, 2008 Las Vegas, NV - The NV Stars 18AAA team will be headed for the NAHL Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon. This will be their first tournament of the year and after three weeks of practice and spliting two games against UNLV they are ready to test the waters. Good luck boys!
Below is the schedule for the NAHL tournament's first three games.
Thursday, Sept. 18 St. Louis U18 VS NVSTARS U18 2:30p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19 Green Bay U18 VS NVSTARS U18 9:30a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20 NVSTARS U18 VS Jr. North Stars U18 11:45a.m.
Playoffs
18AAA Head For NAHL Showcase In Minnesota
September 14, 2008 Las Vegas, NV - The NV Stars 18AAA team will be headed for the NAHL Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon. This will be their first tournament of the year and after three weeks of practice and spliting two games against UNLV they are ready to test the waters. Good luck boys!
Below is the schedule for the NAHL tournament's first three games.
Thursday, Sept. 18 St. Louis U18 VS NVSTARS U18 2:30p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19 Green Bay U18 VS NVSTARS U18 9:30a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20 NVSTARS U18 VS Jr. North Stars U18 11:45a.m.
Playoffs
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UNLV 9 Stars 4
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UNLV Returns Favor Beat Stars 9-4
Saturday September 13, 2008 Las Vegas, NV - Josh Jasek showed the NV Stars what a division one player looks like in an indescribable effort Saturday at Sobe Ice Areana. Jasek finished with three goals and three assist to lead UNLV to a 9-4 victory. The Stars used Saturday night much like the Rebels did Friday to look at a few different players at different positions. Sonny Zuloaga arguably one of the Stars best defenseman was a little banged up and did not play. Stars coach Pokey Reddick looking forward to a big weekend in Minnesota next week didn’t want to take any chances on his health. “This was a great tune-up for the Stars and we look forward to more series with the Rebels throughout the year”. Scoring for the Stars were Nick Scheafer, Matt Hedderly, Derek Sutliffe, and Kenny Brooks. Picking up assist were Sutliffe, Brooks and Muller.
UNLV Returns Favor Beat Stars 9-4
Saturday September 13, 2008 Las Vegas, NV - Josh Jasek showed the NV Stars what a division one player looks like in an indescribable effort Saturday at Sobe Ice Areana. Jasek finished with three goals and three assist to lead UNLV to a 9-4 victory. The Stars used Saturday night much like the Rebels did Friday to look at a few different players at different positions. Sonny Zuloaga arguably one of the Stars best defenseman was a little banged up and did not play. Stars coach Pokey Reddick looking forward to a big weekend in Minnesota next week didn’t want to take any chances on his health. “This was a great tune-up for the Stars and we look forward to more series with the Rebels throughout the year”. Scoring for the Stars were Nick Scheafer, Matt Hedderly, Derek Sutliffe, and Kenny Brooks. Picking up assist were Sutliffe, Brooks and Muller.
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Stars vs UNLV
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Stars Victorious Over UNLV 7 -3
September 12,2008 Las Vegas, NV - The Nevada Stars Midget 18 AAA team defeated the UNLV Rebels in front of a capacity crowd at Las Vegas Ice Center 7 -3. The Rebels were using the game as a gauge to decide who to keep and did not dress some of their best defensemen as they still have cuts to make. The Rebels started off strong and caught the Stars by surprise and had them running around in their defensive zone in the first period. Matt Hedderly started off the scoring finishing on a beautiful setup from Aaron Combs and Kenny Brooks. Josh Jasek scored on a tremendous slap shot from the right side to tie the score. The first period ended 2 -1 in favor of the Rebels.
The tide started to turn in the second period when the Stars started to settle down and scored the only two goals of the period. Sean Muller scored with assist going to Brooks and Zucker. Shortly thereafter Kenny Brooks scored a shorthanded goal with a tremendous setup by Muller. The third period was all Stars as they scored on goals from Aaron Combs, Kenny Brooks, Adam Zucker and Nick Scheafer. Picking up assist in the third period for the Stars were Dmetri Culker and Hedderly with two and Sheafer and Bryan each with one. The Rebels Josh Jasek scored in the third period with a nifty shorthanded breakaway around Stars goaltender Mark Smith. The Rebels outshot the Stars 30 -25. Rematch tonight at the Sobe Ice Arena at 6pm.
Stars Victorious Over UNLV 7 -3
September 12,2008 Las Vegas, NV - The Nevada Stars Midget 18 AAA team defeated the UNLV Rebels in front of a capacity crowd at Las Vegas Ice Center 7 -3. The Rebels were using the game as a gauge to decide who to keep and did not dress some of their best defensemen as they still have cuts to make. The Rebels started off strong and caught the Stars by surprise and had them running around in their defensive zone in the first period. Matt Hedderly started off the scoring finishing on a beautiful setup from Aaron Combs and Kenny Brooks. Josh Jasek scored on a tremendous slap shot from the right side to tie the score. The first period ended 2 -1 in favor of the Rebels.
The tide started to turn in the second period when the Stars started to settle down and scored the only two goals of the period. Sean Muller scored with assist going to Brooks and Zucker. Shortly thereafter Kenny Brooks scored a shorthanded goal with a tremendous setup by Muller. The third period was all Stars as they scored on goals from Aaron Combs, Kenny Brooks, Adam Zucker and Nick Scheafer. Picking up assist in the third period for the Stars were Dmetri Culker and Hedderly with two and Sheafer and Bryan each with one. The Rebels Josh Jasek scored in the third period with a nifty shorthanded breakaway around Stars goaltender Mark Smith. The Rebels outshot the Stars 30 -25. Rematch tonight at the Sobe Ice Arena at 6pm.
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New Recruits
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Dmetri Culkar
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Las Vegas, NV July 26,2008 - Dmetri Culkar is headed to the Silver state to search for gold with the Nevada Stars 18AAA team. Demetri a left handed defenseman who stands 6'1" and weighs 190 played for Honeybaked 91's two years ago. Last year he starred for the National Sports Academy accumulating 20 points in 50 games. The year before he played for the Lansing Capitol Centre Pride coached by John Bowkas who is now the head coach for the Wichita Wildcats in the NAHL. |
| Las Vegas, NV July 26,2008 - Ryan Wagner is from Buffalo, NY and played for St. Francis Prep and Buffalo Saints 16AAA last year. While with the Saints Ryan accumulated 10 goals and 16 assist in 30 games on defense. Ryan is also a left handed defenseman and stands 5'10" and weighs 180. With the uncertainty of the return of many of the stars defenseman from last year because of major junior tryouts, the addition of these two impact players is a welcome addition to the Stars. |
Ryan Wagner
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Dmetri Culkar
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Las Vegas, NV July 26,2008 - Dmetri Culkar is headed to the Silver state to search for gold with the Nevada Stars 18AAA team. Demetri a left handed defenseman who stands 6'1" and weighs 190 played for Honeybaked 91's two years ago. Last year he starred for the National Sports Academy accumulating 20 points in 50 games. The year before he played for the Lansing Capitol Centre Pride coached by John Bowkas who is now the head coach for the Wichita Wildcats in the NAHL. |
| Las Vegas, NV July 26,2008 - Ryan Wagner is from Buffalo, NY and played for St. Francis Prep and Buffalo Saints 16AAA last year. While with the Saints Ryan accumulated 10 goals and 16 assist in 30 games on defense. Ryan is also a left handed defenseman and stands 5'10" and weighs 180. With the uncertainty of the return of many of the stars defenseman from last year because of major junior tryouts, the addition of these two impact players is a welcome addition to the Stars. |
Ryan Wagner
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