Weekend of Nov 1

Saturday: We play Troy at the beautiful Berkshire School. We also have team and individual photos. Please arrive at the rink by or before 10:00 am.

Sunday: Practice at 11:30 am at Berkshire School.

Other matters of interest? We need to decide on Mass Playdowns.

This Week in Rattler Hockey

Coach Dan Driscoll will be running a clinic for all players on Monday night at 7 pm. This should be a great opportunity for our team to work with an outstanding coach.

We also have practice on Wednesday and Thursday night at 7:15 pm.

Next weekend, on Saturday, we play Troy (and also have team photos).

As for Sunday’s game against Clifton Park, it was a great effort, and it is good to get out of the starting gate with a positive result. Given that we have not really been together for months, there is very little about which I can complain. We played hard and played smart. Everyone worked together and displayed a high degree of confidence. We had a few breakdowns in the defensive end which led to some scrambling and allowed a few too many open players in front of our net, but that will improve with practice.

Congrats to Jacob on the season's first hat trick. And hats off to Spencer for a great job in the net.

Parents Meeting!

Please plan on staying a few minutes after saturday's practice for a brief parents meeting.

Thanks

Week of October 20: Off-Ice and On-Ice

There will be 3 off-ice training sessions at Berkshire School Gymnasium (at top of hill behind the old rink) on Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday. The sessions run from 6:30 pm until 8:00pm and are open to all players. Please wear non-marking sneakers, and sweats or gym shorts. These sessions will be run by John Humes. [Coaches: John is looking for assistance if you are available.]

As for this weekend, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:30 am, we have practice at Berkshire School
Then, on Sunday, Oct. 26, 10:15 am, we play Clifton Park at Berkshire School.

Be forewarned: the season starts fast with a game on Sunday and then a game the following weekend end. All team members should be prepared to play and play hard.

The Season Is Upon Us . . . .

I have tried to let everyone know that the season is going to start with a fury. Here's what's coming in the next 3 weeks.

• Saturday, Oct. 18, 5 pm, Practice at Amelia Park
• Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:30 am, Practice at Berkshire School
• Sunday, Oct. 26, 10:15 am, Ratters v Clifton Park at Berkshire School
• Wed & Thurs, Oct. 29 & 30, Practice at Berkshire School
• Saturday, Nov. 1, 11:15 am, Rattlers v Troy at Berkshire School
• Sunday, Nov. 2, practice at time to be determined.

Let's be ready to play.

The Weekend of October 11

We have ice on Saturday at 5 pm at Amelia Park.

Please note that ice will be available at Berkshire School (assuming there are no surprises) beginning on the weekend of October 25th. What that means is that we will have 2 more sessions at Amelia Park (Oct 11 & 19), and then will be back in the friendly confines of the Berkshire School.

One last item:
Our first game is October 26 vs Clifton Park. Let's make sure we are ready to play.

I look forward to seeing many of you on Saturaday at Amelia Park.