Michigan Mustangs win the 2011 U.S. PowerHockey Championships
The Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL) recently sent their travel team, the Michigan Mustangs to the 2011 U.S. PowerHockey Championships. The tournament took place August 5-7 at Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania.
PowerHockey is the sport of floor hockey, in which the athletes compete in electric powered wheelchairs and have a wide range of disabilities. Michigan has had a travel PowerHockey team since 2000 and the Mustangs have competed in six previous tournaments; Toronto (2), North Carolina, Minnesota (2) and Calgary. In 2009 the Mustangs won Gold at the North Carolina Invitational, the following year in Toronto, the Mustangs won Silver at the 2010 North American PowerHockey Cup.
Led by Head Coach Steve Nelson, the Mustangs competed in this three day tournament against PowerHockey teams from Minnesota, North Carolina and Philadelphia.
The Mustangs' tournament began with a 9-5 win over the rival Minnesota Selects. The Round-Robin finished with the Mustangs defeating the Philadelphia Powerplay 8-4 (Kevin Konfara scoring 5-seconds into the 1st period) and the Carolina Fury 5-1. In the final day of the tournament the Mustangs defeated the Carolina Fury 5-0 with Frank Rogers getting the shutout and Zeljko Sreckovic scoring a hat-trick to put the Mustangs into the finals versus the Minnesota Selects.
For the third straight year Michigan met Minnesota in the finals of a PowerHockey Cup. Trailing in the game late into the 2nd period, the trio of Kevin Konfara, Anthony Nelson & Marty Witberg all tallied multiple goals and had a dominant 3rd period to lead the Mustangs to an 8-4 victory to become the first Official United States PowerHockey Champions.
Since 2009, the Michigan Mustangs have a record of 17-2-0
The Mustangs are a team of All-Stars from the WCHL. The WCHL was established in 1996 and is a four team, 40 player league of males and females ranging in age from 10 – 60+. It is a non-profit organization that offers a competitive league for people with various disabilities, who couldn’t normally play the sport of hockey.
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2011 Michigan Mustangs - U.S. PowerHockey Champions
29 - Chris Lemieux (C) - Windsor, ON
25 - Marty Witberg (A) - Sterling Heights, MI
7 - Jason Drapinski (A) - Pinckney, MI
3 - Frank Rogers - Detroit, MI
19 - Anthony Nelson - Westland, MI
20 - Zeljko Sreckovic - Emmett, MI
23 - Kevin Konfara - Dearborn Heights, MI
43 - Drew Canada - Clarkston, MI
77 - Josh Cueter - Troy, MI
89 - Dean Olivas - Livonia, MI
COACHES
5 - Steve Nelson - Westland, MI
81 - Rich Drapinski - Pinckney, MI
87 - Matt Winowski - DeWitt, MI
Posted on Wednesday August 17, 2011
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Posted on Monday May 09, 2011
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After starting the regular season 0-3 and finishing the season 4-7-1 in last place, the Seals have completed their unbelievable run to the title. After being down 4-2 at one point in the 3rd period of Game Two they finished their miracle run by outscoring the Hornets 6-2 in the final period to win the game 8-5 and the series 2-0.
Sophomore Sensation Tristan Parent is named President's Trophy Playoff MVP after scoring his second straight game-winning-goal and finishing the series (4GP - 13G, 8A, 21PTS)
The Seals become the first 4th Place Seed in WCHL history to win the Wheelers Cup Championship.
This is the Seals Franchise's 4th Wheeler's Cup, which is most out of any other WCHL team.
2010-11 WHEELERS CUP CHAMPIONS
#88 - Jason Drapinski - C
#24 - Anthony Nelson - A - 21 Playoff Goals
#66 - Chris Lemieux - A
# 2 - Katie Frayer - Rookie
# 9 - Tryceton Pittman
#40 - Tristan Parent
#48 - Nick Schrade
#99 - Jamie Porter - G - 4-0 - 6.00 Playoff GAA
Sophomore Sensation Tristan Parent is named President's Trophy Playoff MVP after scoring his second straight game-winning-goal and finishing the series (4GP - 13G, 8A, 21PTS)
The Seals become the first 4th Place Seed in WCHL history to win the Wheelers Cup Championship.
This is the Seals Franchise's 4th Wheeler's Cup, which is most out of any other WCHL team.
2010-11 WHEELERS CUP CHAMPIONS
#88 - Jason Drapinski - C
#24 - Anthony Nelson - A - 21 Playoff Goals
#66 - Chris Lemieux - A
# 2 - Katie Frayer - Rookie
# 9 - Tryceton Pittman
#40 - Tristan Parent
#48 - Nick Schrade
#99 - Jamie Porter - G - 4-0 - 6.00 Playoff GAA
Posted on Monday May 02, 2011
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Game one of the Wheelers Cup Finals may go down as one of the more memorable games in WCHL history as it was a great played game by all players.
The game was very close from the beginning. WCHL Sophomore Tristan Parent of the Seals opened 1st Period scoring, but the Hornets' Captain Kevin Konfara quickly responded to tie the game at one. In his first game back from his hospital recovery, Jason Drapinski assisted Anthony Nelson who gave the Seals the 2-1 lead. Hornets' Erinne Williams and Seals' Tryceton Pittman joined Drapinski as players who were returning from recent recoveries, both also played as if they didn't miss any time. Konfara and Nelson would continue to swap goals with Nelson closing out the period for the Seals with back-to-back unassisted goals to give them the 5-3 lead.
The second period saw Konfara and Nelson both score 2 goals each to put the score at 7-5 going into the third period.
The third period featured two more goals, one each for Nelson and Konfara with Hornet's Zeljko Sreckovic scoring two goals mid-period (one was an own-goal by Seals' Chris Lemieux, credited to Sreckovic to tie the game at 7-7).
The "Magic Man" Anthony Nelson then scored to put the Seals back up by one. With under 4:00 minutes remaining Kevin Konfara tied the game at 8-8.
With 2:45 remaining in the third, Seals' Tristan Parent received a pass from Anthony Nelson and top-cornered a right side wrap-around to put the Seals up for good at 9-8.
Goaltending and defense for both teams was top notch.
GAME STARS
1st Star - A.NELSON - SEA
2nd Star - K.KONFARA - HOR
3rd Star - T.PARENT - SEA
WHEELERS CUP FINALS:
Game One Stats - http://bit.ly/mlWwxY
2010-11 Playoff Leaders - http://bit.ly/e7Txja
Career Playoff Leaders - http://bit.ly/lYKGk
The game was very close from the beginning. WCHL Sophomore Tristan Parent of the Seals opened 1st Period scoring, but the Hornets' Captain Kevin Konfara quickly responded to tie the game at one. In his first game back from his hospital recovery, Jason Drapinski assisted Anthony Nelson who gave the Seals the 2-1 lead. Hornets' Erinne Williams and Seals' Tryceton Pittman joined Drapinski as players who were returning from recent recoveries, both also played as if they didn't miss any time. Konfara and Nelson would continue to swap goals with Nelson closing out the period for the Seals with back-to-back unassisted goals to give them the 5-3 lead.
The second period saw Konfara and Nelson both score 2 goals each to put the score at 7-5 going into the third period.
The third period featured two more goals, one each for Nelson and Konfara with Hornet's Zeljko Sreckovic scoring two goals mid-period (one was an own-goal by Seals' Chris Lemieux, credited to Sreckovic to tie the game at 7-7).
The "Magic Man" Anthony Nelson then scored to put the Seals back up by one. With under 4:00 minutes remaining Kevin Konfara tied the game at 8-8.
With 2:45 remaining in the third, Seals' Tristan Parent received a pass from Anthony Nelson and top-cornered a right side wrap-around to put the Seals up for good at 9-8.
Goaltending and defense for both teams was top notch.
GAME STARS
1st Star - A.NELSON - SEA
2nd Star - K.KONFARA - HOR
3rd Star - T.PARENT - SEA
WHEELERS CUP FINALS:
Game One Stats - http://bit.ly/mlWwxY
2010-11 Playoff Leaders - http://bit.ly/e7Txja
Career Playoff Leaders - http://bit.ly/lYKGk
Posted on Monday August 16, 2010
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The WCHL travel team, the Michigan Mustangs won Silver at the 2010 North American PowerHockey Cup this past weekend in Toronto, Ontario.
The Mustangs had a record of 5-1 during the tournament, with their only loss coming in the finals to the Minnesota Saints, 6-4. In previous PowerHockey Cups the Mustangs have never placed higher than 6th place.
During the closing ceremonies the Mustangs came away with three awards (as voted upon by the opposition & referees):
- Best Goalie (Dean Olivas)
- Best Offensive Forward (Kevin Konfara)
- Best Coaching Staff (Steve Nelson, Rich Drapinski & Matt Winowski)
We couldn't be more proud of how far we've come over the past few years.
We are proud to represent Michigan and would like to thank you to all of our players, friends and family who supported us both In Toronto and back home in HockeyTown.
2010 North American PowerHockey Cup Silver Medalists
29 Chris Lemieux (C)
7 Jason Drapinski (A)
25 Marty Witberg (A)
19 Anthony Nelson
20 Zeljko Sreckovic
23 Kevin Konfara
43 Drew Canada
77 Josh Cueter
89 Dean Olivas
COACHES
5 Steve Nelson
81 Rich Drapinski
87 Matt Winowski
The Mustangs had a record of 5-1 during the tournament, with their only loss coming in the finals to the Minnesota Saints, 6-4. In previous PowerHockey Cups the Mustangs have never placed higher than 6th place.
During the closing ceremonies the Mustangs came away with three awards (as voted upon by the opposition & referees):
- Best Goalie (Dean Olivas)
- Best Offensive Forward (Kevin Konfara)
- Best Coaching Staff (Steve Nelson, Rich Drapinski & Matt Winowski)
We couldn't be more proud of how far we've come over the past few years.
We are proud to represent Michigan and would like to thank you to all of our players, friends and family who supported us both In Toronto and back home in HockeyTown.
2010 North American PowerHockey Cup Silver Medalists
29 Chris Lemieux (C)
7 Jason Drapinski (A)
25 Marty Witberg (A)
19 Anthony Nelson
20 Zeljko Sreckovic
23 Kevin Konfara
43 Drew Canada
77 Josh Cueter
89 Dean Olivas
COACHES
5 Steve Nelson
81 Rich Drapinski
87 Matt Winowski
Posted on Monday June 14, 2010
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The Paul Yankle Scholarship was founded in 2010 to honor the memory of WCHL Alumni, #6 Paul Yankle.
Paul took pride in his education, good sportsmanship and ability to encourage others to be their best, always with a positive attitude.
Paul always tried to lead by example in everything he did and he was an inspiration to his former classmates and teammates.
This scholarship, worth $150, will be awarded annually to one WCHL player enrolling in (this upcoming September), or currently enrolled in, a post-secondary education school. Online classes do count.
To apply, download this Microsoft Word Document, Save it - fill it out & when finished, please re-save it and email the finished document to Chris at chris@thewchl.com
The submission deadline is Sunday August 1st
** If you cannot open the document please email me for details.
Paul took pride in his education, good sportsmanship and ability to encourage others to be their best, always with a positive attitude.
Paul always tried to lead by example in everything he did and he was an inspiration to his former classmates and teammates.
This scholarship, worth $150, will be awarded annually to one WCHL player enrolling in (this upcoming September), or currently enrolled in, a post-secondary education school. Online classes do count.
To apply, download this Microsoft Word Document, Save it - fill it out & when finished, please re-save it and email the finished document to Chris at chris@thewchl.com
The submission deadline is Sunday August 1st
** If you cannot open the document please email me for details.
Posted on Sunday May 23, 2010
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The Hornets defeat the Seals 9-5 in Game Two of the Wheeler's Cup Finals.
Hornets Win the Best-of-Three Series 2-0 to be crowned 2009-10 Champions.
Kevin Konfara is awarded the President's Trophy Playoff MVP.
2009-10 Wheeler's Cup Champion Hornets:
#66 Chris Lemieux - C
#20 Zeljko Sreckovic - A (1st Cup in 12 Seasons)
#45 Kevin Konfara - A
#90 Kenny Haran (1st Cup in 12 Seasons)
#23 Alex Maes
#43 Drew Canada
#48 Nick Schrade
#83 Olivia Werstein
#47 Alec Raymond - G
#86 Joe Mundt
Hornets Win the Best-of-Three Series 2-0 to be crowned 2009-10 Champions.
Kevin Konfara is awarded the President's Trophy Playoff MVP.
2009-10 Wheeler's Cup Champion Hornets:
#66 Chris Lemieux - C
#20 Zeljko Sreckovic - A (1st Cup in 12 Seasons)
#45 Kevin Konfara - A
#90 Kenny Haran (1st Cup in 12 Seasons)
#23 Alex Maes
#43 Drew Canada
#48 Nick Schrade
#83 Olivia Werstein
#47 Alec Raymond - G
#86 Joe Mundt
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2009
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The Michigan Mustangs have won the 2009 Carolina PowerHockey Invitational after they defeated the Minnesota Selects 4-3 during the final at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the NHL’s Hurricanes.
The 2009 Mustangs became the first PowerHockey team to ever bring home a championship to the state of Michigan.
From July 17-19 the Mustangs competed in the 2009 Carolina PowerHockey Invitational which was a 3-day, round-robin and playoffs versus teams from Carolina, Philadelphia & Minnesota in the sport of PowerHockey.
After storming back from a two-goal deficit, the Mustangs defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Selects 4-3 in the championship game Sunday at the RBC Center.
This is the Mustangs’ FIRST Tournament Championship since they started competing nationally in 2000.
The Mustangs had previously never finished higher than 6th place in any previous tournaments.
Every player on the team recorded at least one goal during the tournament. Kevin Konfara & rookie Josh Cueter led the team in goals, each netting 11.
The Mustangs finished the tournament with a 5-1 Record, with their only loss coming in the round-robin versus Minnesota.
PowerHockey is the sport of floor hockey, in which the athletes compete in electric wheelchairs and have a wide range of disabilities. Originally started in Canada in the early 1980’s PowerHockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. PowerHockey has been in Michigan since 1996 and the Michigan Mustangs have competed in four previous tournaments in Toronto, Minnesota (2) and Calgary since they began traveling in 2000.
The Mustangs are a team of All-Stars from the WCHL. The WCHL was established in 1996 and is a four team, 40 player league of males and females ranging in age from 10 – 60+. It is a non-profit organization that offers a competitive league for people with various disabilities, who couldn’t normally play the sport of hockey.
For more information visit www.michiganmustangs.net
MEDIA EXPOSURE & INTERVIEWS
After this historic win and proud moment for the Mustangs and the State of Michigan we would appreciate any media exposure possible for our team and the sport of PowerHockey. To request an interview or to attain pictures or video for exposure
please contact Chris Lemieux at:
chris@thewchl.com or 519.250.7274
The 2009 Mustangs became the first PowerHockey team to ever bring home a championship to the state of Michigan.
From July 17-19 the Mustangs competed in the 2009 Carolina PowerHockey Invitational which was a 3-day, round-robin and playoffs versus teams from Carolina, Philadelphia & Minnesota in the sport of PowerHockey.
After storming back from a two-goal deficit, the Mustangs defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Selects 4-3 in the championship game Sunday at the RBC Center.
This is the Mustangs’ FIRST Tournament Championship since they started competing nationally in 2000.
The Mustangs had previously never finished higher than 6th place in any previous tournaments.
Every player on the team recorded at least one goal during the tournament. Kevin Konfara & rookie Josh Cueter led the team in goals, each netting 11.
The Mustangs finished the tournament with a 5-1 Record, with their only loss coming in the round-robin versus Minnesota.
PowerHockey is the sport of floor hockey, in which the athletes compete in electric wheelchairs and have a wide range of disabilities. Originally started in Canada in the early 1980’s PowerHockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. PowerHockey has been in Michigan since 1996 and the Michigan Mustangs have competed in four previous tournaments in Toronto, Minnesota (2) and Calgary since they began traveling in 2000.
The Mustangs are a team of All-Stars from the WCHL. The WCHL was established in 1996 and is a four team, 40 player league of males and females ranging in age from 10 – 60+. It is a non-profit organization that offers a competitive league for people with various disabilities, who couldn’t normally play the sport of hockey.
For more information visit www.michiganmustangs.net
MEDIA EXPOSURE & INTERVIEWS
After this historic win and proud moment for the Mustangs and the State of Michigan we would appreciate any media exposure possible for our team and the sport of PowerHockey. To request an interview or to attain pictures or video for exposure
please contact Chris Lemieux at:
chris@thewchl.com or 519.250.7274
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2009
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The Seals topped off an impressive 15-1-1 season by defeating the Hornets 7-3 in Game 3 of the Wheelers Cup Final.
Anthony Nelson won the President's Trophy for Playoff MVP.
This is the Seals' first championship in nine years since they won back-to-back titles in 98-99 / 99-00.
This is the Seals' third championship overall and first in the goalie era of WCHL.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2008-09 WHEELERS CUP CHAMPION SEALS
#25 - Jason Drapinski (C)
#89 - Dean Olivas (A)
#24 - Anthony Nelson (A)
#34 - Frank Rogers
#10 - Angel Irvin
#12 - Jon Davis
#41 - Mike Frank
#91 - Paul D'Angelo
#21 - Monica Chupko
#17 - Sarah Palk
Anthony Nelson won the President's Trophy for Playoff MVP.
This is the Seals' first championship in nine years since they won back-to-back titles in 98-99 / 99-00.
This is the Seals' third championship overall and first in the goalie era of WCHL.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2008-09 WHEELERS CUP CHAMPION SEALS
#25 - Jason Drapinski (C)
#89 - Dean Olivas (A)
#24 - Anthony Nelson (A)
#34 - Frank Rogers
#10 - Angel Irvin
#12 - Jon Davis
#41 - Mike Frank
#91 - Paul D'Angelo
#21 - Monica Chupko
#17 - Sarah Palk
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2009
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What if the WCHL earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our league? Well, now we can!
GoodSearch.comis a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
GoodShop.comis a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause.
Just go towww.goodsearch.comand be sure to enter the WCHL as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
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http://www.goodsearch.com/?charityid=904287
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Press Releases & Articles
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Read more about GoodSearch & GoodShop as seen on ABC News & CNN
http://www.goodsearch.com/press.aspx
GoodSearch.comis a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
GoodShop.comis a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause.
Just go towww.goodsearch.comand be sure to enter the WCHL as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
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Our Direct Link:
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http://www.goodsearch.com/?charityid=904287
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Press Releases & Articles
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Read more about GoodSearch & GoodShop as seen on ABC News & CNN
http://www.goodsearch.com/press.aspx
Posted on Saturday April 04, 2009
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Game Results
This week in hockey; the Seals and Hornets both took one game leads in their Best of 3 Series' versus the Cobras and Wolf Pack respectively.
Picnic
If you still haven't signed up for the picnic please contact Barb Ulewicz - babsy4969@yahoo.com
50/50 Winner
"Stats Chick" Beth Leboswky won $85.00 on this week's 50/50
Special Thanks
To Messer Orthopedics for coming by with their display and for sponsoring and purchasing new WCHL All-Star Jerseys
April Birthdays
3rd - Mary Stack - 35
14th - Derek Spry - 21
22nd - Marty Witberg - 31
23rd - Jason Drapinski - 20
24th - Kevin Konfara - 17
This week in hockey; the Seals and Hornets both took one game leads in their Best of 3 Series' versus the Cobras and Wolf Pack respectively.
Picnic
If you still haven't signed up for the picnic please contact Barb Ulewicz - babsy4969@yahoo.com
50/50 Winner
"Stats Chick" Beth Leboswky won $85.00 on this week's 50/50
Special Thanks
To Messer Orthopedics for coming by with their display and for sponsoring and purchasing new WCHL All-Star Jerseys
April Birthdays
3rd - Mary Stack - 35
14th - Derek Spry - 21
22nd - Marty Witberg - 31
23rd - Jason Drapinski - 20
24th - Kevin Konfara - 17
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2009
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The WCHL Annual Picnic will take place on
Saturday, August 8th at Kennedy Park in Eastpointe.
We have the pavillion reserved from 12pm until 10pm in the evening.
Lunch will be served around 1pm and throughout the afternoon.
This is a BBQ + Pot Luck meal.
GAMES - FOOD - FRIENDS & HOCKEY!
Any new families who may be interested in playing next season are also welcomed.
If you would like to email Barb to sign-up, she can be reached at:
babsy4969@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 8th at Kennedy Park in Eastpointe.
We have the pavillion reserved from 12pm until 10pm in the evening.
Lunch will be served around 1pm and throughout the afternoon.
This is a BBQ + Pot Luck meal.
GAMES - FOOD - FRIENDS & HOCKEY!
Any new families who may be interested in playing next season are also welcomed.
If you would like to email Barb to sign-up, she can be reached at:
babsy4969@yahoo.com
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