The Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL) of Michigan was created for the enjoyment of participating in hockey. The purpose of this league is to provide an appropriate means for persons in wheelchairs to have the opportunity to play hockey, and have the chance to engage in the competition and excitement of hockey. Our League includes players in electric and manual wheelchairs. http://THEWCHL.COM Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:11:59 +0000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:11:59 +0000 hourly 1 3600 SnapPages.com chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com
The event will consist of a three period "friendly" hockey game. Participants include former alumni who graduated with Anthony, friends and family members - all who love the sport of hockey and all who were inspired and [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/04/30/anthony-nelson-benefit-hockey-game Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:11:59 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/04/30/anthony-nelson-benefit-hockey-game
Please join us as we honor the life of Anthony Nelson - an amazing athlete, friend,nephew, grandson, brother and son.

The event will consist of a three period "friendly" hockey game. Participants include former alumni who graduated with Anthony, friends and family members - all who love the sport of hockey and all who were inspired and touched by his incredible life.

Entry fee into the event to watch will be $5 per person - we will also have 50/50's, "Chuck-A-Puck" and much more.

So please come out for a great afternoon - celebrating an incredible person, and the many, many lives he touched...

Please spread the word share this event!

FACEBOOK EVENT:
https://www.facebook.com/events/248558668616542/

The event will take place Saturday May 18 at 2pm at:

Redford Ice Arena
12400 Beech Daly Rd,
Redford, Michigan 48239-2400

]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/04/30/anthony-nelson-benefit-hockey-game#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com PLEASE NOTE: APRIL 20 HAS BEEN CANCELLED
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Wheeler's Cup Finals : GAME 1
APRIL 27 @ 1PM
Hornets (1*) vs. Cobras (2)
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Wheeler's Cup Finals : GAME 2
MAY 11 @ 1PM
Hornets (1) vs. Cobras (2)
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Wheeler's Cup Finals : GAME 3 (if necessary)
JUNE 8 @ 1PM
Hornets (1) vs. Cobras (2)
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* Regular [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/04/13/wchl-wheelers-cup-finals-schedule Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:30:20 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/04/13/wchl-wheelers-cup-finals-schedule
PLEASE NOTE: APRIL 20 HAS BEEN CANCELLED
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Wheeler's Cup Finals : GAME 1
APRIL 27 @ 1PM
Hornets (1*) vs. Cobras (2)
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Wheeler's Cup Finals : GAME 2
MAY 11 @ 1PM
Hornets (1) vs. Cobras (2)
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Wheeler's Cup Finals : GAME 3 (if necessary)
JUNE 8 @ 1PM
Hornets (1) vs. Cobras (2)
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* Regular Season Standing

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DIRECTIONS
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SALVATION ARMY OF WARREN
24140 Mound Road
Warren, MI 48091-5322

Located between 9 and 10 mile on the east side of Mound Road in Warren

GOOGLE MAP: http://www.tinyurl.com/wchlwarren


]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/04/13/wchl-wheelers-cup-finals-schedule#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com The WCHL is part of the KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM.

The Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL) been assigned NPO number 90873

As a reminder the members of your organization will need to re-enroll to continue earning in the Kroger Community Rewards Program for 2013.

When a person enrolls or re-enrolls in April [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/04/05/kroger-rewards-helps-support-the-wchl Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:36:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/04/05/kroger-rewards-helps-support-the-wchl

The WCHL is part of the KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM.

The Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL) been assigned NPO number 90873

As a reminder the members of your organization will need to re-enroll to continue earning in the Kroger Community Rewards Program for 2013.

When a person enrolls or re-enrolls in April their earnings (for the charity) will start MAY 1st 2013.  

Any member who enrolled before April 1, 2013 must re-enroll to continue earning.

All participants must sign up for the program in order to continue earning funds for your group during 2013-2014.

It’s easy for your members to enroll or re-enroll in Kroger Community Rewards. They can visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com, click on “Michigan” and click on “Enroll.”

All participants must have a valid online account at Kroger.com and must sign up online to participate.  

TO NEW USERS OF THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:

• We encourage you to register online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com
• Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up.
• If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
• Click on Sign In/Register
• Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.
• Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
• You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
• Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
• Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
• Update or confirm your information.
• Enter NPO number or name of organization, select organization from list and click on confirm.
• To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
• REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after you register your card(s).
• Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 877-576-7587 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
• Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count

]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/04/05/kroger-rewards-helps-support-the-wchl#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com Wheelchair Hockey League!

It's Simple...

Visit our special URL
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Shop 'till you drop!

Finally, follow these instructions [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/02/28/3elove-com-wchl-fundraiser Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:14:49 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/02/28/3elove-com-wchl-fundraiser
Shop at 3E Love from now until March 23 & help raise funds for the
Wheelchair Hockey League!

It's Simple...

Visit our special URL
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Shop 'till you drop!

Finally, follow these instructions on checkout...

MUST USE FUNDRAISER CODES AT CHECKOUT
In order to benefit this fundraiser, you must enter one of the following
fundraiser codes on the 2nd page of checkout.

WCHLDIRECT - Pay for shipping and have your order shipped directly to you


]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2013/02/28/3elove-com-wchl-fundraiser#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com Dean Olivas
[...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/12/12/wchl-documentary-video Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:27:09 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/12/12/wchl-documentary-video
Created by the WCHL's own Dean Olivas


]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/12/12/wchl-documentary-video#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com
WCHL Christmas Party

DATE: 3:00PM - Sunday December 9, 2012

PLACE: RJ's Grill On 36 - 7476 Michigan, 36 Hamburg, MI 48139

This will be a private party event the restaurant is shutting down for the WCHL Party.

Cost: $10.00 per person

INCLUDED: 
BBQ Ribs, Lasagna, [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/11/05/christmas-party-sunday-dec-9 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:59:58 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/11/05/christmas-party-sunday-dec-9

WCHL Christmas Party

DATE: 3:00PM - Sunday December 9, 2012

PLACE: RJ's Grill On 36 - 7476 Michigan, 36 Hamburg, MI 48139

This will be a private party event the restaurant is shutting down for the WCHL Party.

Cost: $10.00 per person

INCLUDED: 
BBQ Ribs, Lasagna, Salad, Breadsticks, Potatoes , Green Bean Almondine, Pop, Coffee, Cake

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Please RSVP By: November 17
Number of people attending:
Name of player: 
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Do you want a cash bar?  
What type of drinks would you like? 
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We will be having  a 50/50. We will have a raffle. 





]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/11/05/christmas-party-sunday-dec-9#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com COBRAS
#40 - Tristan Parent
#54 - Matt Schwarck
#55 - Mary Stack
#76 - Kevin Richter
#44 - Steve Dell
#48 - Nick Schrade
#72 - Tyler French
#69 - Alex Ernsberger
#65 - Byron Hill (ROOKIE)
#11 - Ernie Richardson (G)

HORNETS
#45 - Kevin Konfara
#20 - Zeljko Sreckovic
#13 - Erinne [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/10/01/2012-13-rosters Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:41:51 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/10/01/2012-13-rosters COBRAS
#40 - Tristan Parent
#54 - Matt Schwarck
#55 - Mary Stack
#76 - Kevin Richter
#44 - Steve Dell
#48 - Nick Schrade
#72 - Tyler French
#69 - Alex Ernsberger
#65 - Byron Hill (ROOKIE)
#11 - Ernie Richardson (G)

HORNETS
#45 - Kevin Konfara
#20 - Zeljko Sreckovic
#13 - Erinne Williams
#23 - Alex Maes
#18 - Zach Sheehan
#10 - Zac Davis (ROOKIE)
#86 - Joe Mundt
#15 - Kenneth Lloyd
#19 - Brian Ulewicz (G)
#99 - Jamie Porter (G)

SEALS
#24 - Anthony Nelson
#88 - Jason Drapinski
#66 - Chris Lemieux
# 1 - Clay Martin
# 2 - Katie Frayer
#90 - Kenny Haran
#39 - Anthony Theuer (ROOKIE)
#28 - Jordan Zmich (ROOKIE)
# 3 - Aaron Shepard
#47 - Alec Raymond (G)

WOLF PACK
#25 - Marty Witberg
#71 - Josh Cueter
#34 - Frank Rogers
#98 - Brendan Nienhaus
#92 - James Wayland
#43 - Drew Canada
#26 - Ezra Zabawa
#30 - Anthony Nowak
#00 - Tim Delore
#89 - Dean Olivas (G)


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For full award descriptions visit:
http://www.thewchl.com/awards.htm

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REFEREE'S CHOICE AWARDS
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Tom Martin [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/10/01/2011-12-banquet-results Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:37:28 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/10/01/2011-12-banquet-results
For full award descriptions visit:
http://www.thewchl.com/awards.htm

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REFEREE'S CHOICE AWARDS
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Tom Martin Sportsmanship Award
#76 - Kevin Richter - Cobras
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Jay May Gamesmanship Award
#90 - Kenny Haran - Seals
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Most Improved Player
#1 - Clay Martin - Seals
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Rookie of the Year
#69 - Alex Ernsberger - Cobras

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PLAYER'S CHOICE AWARDS
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Jeff May Unsung Hero Award
#23 - Alex Maes - Hornets
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Dave Rosen Defensive Player of the Year
#2 - Katie Frayer - Seals
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Goalie of the Year
#89 - Dean Olivas - Wolf Pack
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Offensive Player of the Year
#45 - Kevin Konfara - Hornets
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Best All Around
#45 - Kevin Konfara - Hornets
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Most Dynamic Duo
#45 - Kevin Konfara & #20 Zeljko Sreckovic - Hornets
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Most Valuable Player
#45 - Kevin Konfara - Hornets
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Todd Pasant Award
Jacob Huhta - Referee

 
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Scoring Titles
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Goals Title (78 G)* & Scoring Title (92 PTS)*
#24 - Anthony Nelson - Seals
* Single Season Records (12 Games)
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Assists Title (19 A)
#88 - Jason Drapinski - Seals
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Goals Against Average Title (5.02 G.A.A.)
#89 - Dean Olivas - Wolf Pack

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MICHIGAN MUSTANGS M.V.P
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Chris Lemieux 

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ALL-STAR M.V.P
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#76 - Kevin Richter - Cobras

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2011-12 Wheelers Cup Champions - Hornets
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#45 - Kevin Konfara (C)
#20 - Zeljko Sreckovic (A)
#43 - Drew Canada (A)
#13 - Erinne Williams
#23 - Alex Maes
#18 - Zach Sheehan
#86 - Joe Mundt
#47 - Alec Raymond (G)

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PLAYOFF M.V.P
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#20 - Zeljko Sreckovic - Hornets


]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2012/10/01/2011-12-banquet-results#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com By: Meaghan Kangas

A cold and rainy Saturday in November pushes people through the pair of double doors that lead into Warren’s Salvation Army’s corridor. Bulletin boards and pictures of recent charity events line the wide corridor walls. Coats and hockey equipment occupy a stretch of alcoves, while multipurpose [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/12/13/disability-drives-promise-for-athletics-in-the-community Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:58:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/12/13/disability-drives-promise-for-athletics-in-the-community By: Meaghan Kangas

A cold and rainy Saturday in November pushes people through the pair of double doors that lead into Warren’s Salvation Army’s corridor. Bulletin boards and pictures of recent charity events line the wide corridor walls. Coats and hockey equipment occupy a stretch of alcoves, while multipurpose classrooms checker the hallway. Positioned at the very end of the hall is an inviting cafeteria. Adjacent to the cafeteria, a pair of large open doors usher guests into the gym. As noon approaches, parents and children of all ages arrive and start settling themselves on the gym bleachers.

The few who volunteer get the supplies out of the utility closet and start to set up boundaries with large padded blocks. The two hockey nets are brought out of the closet, and the referee, who looks no older than 10, tapes the floor to indicate the goal crease. The teams have 10 minutes before the game starts and use the time to practice.

A table with merchandise and a file box with the teams’ mail fills a portion of the entrance space. A neatly bearded man wearing a baseball cap talks to some parents about upcoming games. He is in a wheelchair and appears to be the authoritative figure of the congregation.

Thirty-year-old Chris Lemieux has been playing Wheelchair Hockey for the past 14 years. A graduate of St. Clair College of Windsor, Lemieux is the chairman and coordinator of the league today.

The sport, although it embraces the rules and conduct of hockey, is played by people who are physically disabled and require the use of a wheelchair.

The group, although brought together by a common affection, consists of varying physical and social characteristics. The players‘ ages range from as young as 12 to as old as 30. Some players have full mobility of their upper torsos and arms, while most are confined by the walls of their chairs. Lemieux, who is affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy, generally plays defense or left wing.

“As I have gotten older, my body has gotten weaker, but my mind has gotten stronger so I have had to adapt my playing style. I no longer am the player who scores goals, but I have become more of a leader and a coach and now can make an impact on the game without scoring goals”, said Lemieux.

The Wheelchair Hockey League not only provides the community with a fresh perspective on sports, but allows participants new perspective on life. According to the Council for Disability Awareness, more than 35 million Americans are identified as being disabled; which accounts for about 12 percent of the total population. More than 50% of those disabled Americans are between the ages of 18 and 64 and will sacrifice their working years. The CDA’s 2011 Long Term Disability Claims Review states that over 25percent of disability claims in 2010 were due to Musculoskeletal/connective tissue disorders. Nevertheless the group of colorful athletes maintain a positive attitude towards their conditions.

According to the CDA, sports can be an effective way to enhance favorable health, well-being, social inclusion and community building for people with a physical disability.

“My disability has definitely given me a drive to prove that people with disabilities can be athletes, too”, said Kevin Konfara, a 19-year-old Larsinsyndrome patient who is attending his sophomore year at Madonna University. It is evident that for everyone involved, hockey has provided a world of positive change and acceptance that those who play, don’t always witness.
“Hockey has allowed me to become, both a better speaker and leader, on and off the court,” says 20-year-old Dean Olivas.

Both Olivas and Konfara have been playing in the league for the past 10 years and are in the prime of their athletic career. Aside from the basic WCHL season, Lemieux, Olivas and Konfara, along with a number of other players from the league have travelled throughout North America with the Michigan Mustangs hockey team to compete. The Mustangs have won the Power Hockey Championships and brought home the gold in 2009 and 2011 and silver in 2010.

“Without hockey, my life would be drastically different,” said Lemieux. “I would not have an outlet for physical activity during the winter. I would not have as many friends as I do, and I would not be driven to be better or do good for others. Hockey has allowed me to make a difference in other peoples’ lives, and I believe that is the greatest gift anyone can give”.


For more information about the Wheelchair Hockey League feel free to visit their web-site at: http://www.thewchl.com

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The Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL) been assigned NPO number 90873.

TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:

• We encourage you to register online at http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/09/02/kroger-community-rewards-program Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:26:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/09/02/kroger-community-rewards-program
  The WCHL is now part of the KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM.
  
  The Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL) been assigned NPO number 90873.
  
  TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:
  
  
  • We encourage you to register online at http://www.krogercommunityrewards.com
  • Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up.
  • If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
  • Click on Sign In/Register
  • Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.
  • Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
  • You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
  • Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
  • Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
  • Update or confirm your information.
  • Enter NPO number or name of organization, select organization from list and click on confirm.
  • To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
  • REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after you register your card(s).
  • Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 877-576-7587 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
  • Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count
  
  
  ]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/09/02/kroger-community-rewards-program#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com
  The WCHL is a competitive floor-hockey league for people in power and manual wheelchairs.
  
  Our league includes 12 regular season games along with two rounds of playoffs as well as an All-Star [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/08/19/volunteer-opportunity-referees-wanted Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:10:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/08/19/volunteer-opportunity-referees-wanted
  The WCHL is a competitive floor-hockey league for people in power and manual wheelchairs.
  
  Our league includes 12 regular season games along with two rounds of playoffs as well as an All-Star Game.
  
  Our season & playoffs run from October - May.
  
  Skills
  
  * Hockey Knowledge: The WCHL is played very similar to regular ice-hockey rules. Basic hockey knowledge is a requirement. Applicants will also be required to read our 13 Page Rule Book - http://thewchl.com/rulebook.htm
  
  * Fitness & Agility: Referees will be required to keep up with game action up-and-down the gym court for up to 3 hours. Referees will also have to be quick on their feet and have the agility to move out the way of oncoming wheelchairs (some chairs go 10mph+).
  
  * Unbiased & Fair: Referees must have the ability to be fair, unbiased and have the ability to call the game by the rules regardless of personal relationships or prior opinions.
  
  Requirements
  
  Our games are played on Saturday's from 1-4pm (two games each week)
  
  Our season & playoffs run from October - May
  
  Referees will be required to commit to a minimum of 50% of the games. (12 Season, 4-6 Playoffs)
  
  IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT:
  Dean Olivas - dean@thewchl.com
  
  ]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/08/19/volunteer-opportunity-referees-wanted#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com 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 [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/08/17/michigan-mustangs-win-the-2011-u-s-powerhockey-championships Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:01:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/08/17/michigan-mustangs-win-the-2011-u-s-powerhockey-championships
  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.
  
  To see all our tournament pictures "Like" us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/michmustangs
  
  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
  
  
  
  
  
  ]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/08/17/michigan-mustangs-win-the-2011-u-s-powerhockey-championships#comments 2 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/05/09/from-zeros-to-heroes-seals-make-history Mon, 09 May 2011 09:36:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/05/09/from-zeros-to-heroes-seals-make-history
  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/05/09/from-zeros-to-heroes-seals-make-history#comments 1 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com
  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. [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/05/02/wheelers-cup-finals-game-one-review Mon, 02 May 2011 15:59:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/05/02/wheelers-cup-finals-game-one-review
  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
  
  ]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2011/05/02/wheelers-cup-finals-game-one-review#comments 1 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com
  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 [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2010/08/16/mustangs-win-silver-at-the-2010-north-american-powerhockey-cup Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:04:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2010/08/16/mustangs-win-silver-at-the-2010-north-american-powerhockey-cup
  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
  
  ]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2010/08/16/mustangs-win-silver-at-the-2010-north-american-powerhockey-cup#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com
  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 [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2010/06/14/introducing-the-paul-yankle-scholarship Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:19:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2010/06/14/introducing-the-paul-yankle-scholarship
  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.
  
  
  
  
  ]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2010/06/14/introducing-the-paul-yankle-scholarship#comments 0 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com 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 [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2010/05/23/hornets-crowned-2009-10-wheelers-cup-champions Sun, 23 May 2010 17:32:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2010/05/23/hornets-crowned-2009-10-wheelers-cup-champions
  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
  
  ]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2010/05/23/hornets-crowned-2009-10-wheelers-cup-champions#comments 1 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com
  The 2009 Mustangs became the first PowerHockey team to ever bring home a championship to the state of [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2009/07/23/michigan-mustangs-win-first-us-powerhockey-championship-in-state-history Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:57:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2009/07/23/michigan-mustangs-win-first-us-powerhockey-championship-in-state-history
  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
  
  ]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2009/07/23/michigan-mustangs-win-first-us-powerhockey-championship-in-state-history#comments 2 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com
  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 [...]]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2009/06/13/back-in-black-seals-claim-the-cup Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:33:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2009/06/13/back-in-black-seals-claim-the-cup
  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
  
  ]]> http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2009/06/13/back-in-black-seals-claim-the-cup#comments 1 chris@thewchl.com chris@thewchl.com 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 - http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2009/04/04/this-week-in-hockey Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:09:00 +0000 http://THEWCHL.COM/blog/2009/04/04/this-week-in-hockey 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
  
  
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