5858thth Edition Québec International Edition Québec InternationalPee Wee Hockey TournamentPee Wee Hockey Tournament

Centre VidéotronCentre VidéotronQuébec City, CanadaQuébec City, Canada

Feb. 8 to Feb. 19, 2017Feb. 8 to Feb. 19, 2017Page leave blank on purpose

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Table of contents Page Billet Captain Message 4

GoaltendersGoaltenders 32 Grant Kloeber 5 70 Mason Rosado 5

DefencemenDefencemen 6 Jackson Werglarz 6 8 Andrew Throndson 6 14 Camden Glonek 7 15 Conner de Haro 7 64 Cole Latzy 8 85 Alex Raimundo 8

ForwardsForwards 5 Carson Schrock 9 7 Braxton Powers 9 9 Liam West 10 10 Michael Llanes 10 11 Aiden Peters 11 17 Colin Roberts 11 44 Owen Clifford 11 72 Landon Cole 11 87 Kaden Wolitski 12 97 Aiden Ryan 12

General Manager, Head Coach andGeneral Manager, Head Coach andBillet CaptainBillet Captain

Shane Willis 13 Brian Mehm 13 Mitch Hodgkiss 13 Alain Desfossés 13

Parent’s CommentsParent’s Comments Parent’s Comments 14

Team Statistics Game results 15 Individual statistics 16

Special Reports Local Hockey Saturday (from Canes & Coffee) 17-

20 Journal de Québec (Coach Peters interview) 21-

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Billet Captain MessageQuébec City, 07.01.2017

It is with great pleasure that we are releasing the 2017 Edition of the Souvenir Booklet.Thanks to all the players, Coaches and parents for your participation.Players and team statistics are included in this Edition.Also, an interview of Brian Mehm with “Canes & Coffee” and newspaper “Le Journal de Québec” interview with Coach Peters. (A special thanks to John Bertrand for the translation.). Thanks also to Coach Brian Mehm for the individual pictures of the players.

We all hope that you will enjoy the reading.

Best Regards

Alain Desfossés“Le Capitaine”

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Goaltenders

DOB : 2004.02.16DOB : 2004.02.16 DOB: 2004.01.12DOB: 2004.01.12Home team : Home team : Home team : Carolina JR Hurricanes AAAHome team : Carolina JR Hurricanes AAAFavourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Jonathan QuickJonathan Quick Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Jonathan Quick (LA

Kings) -Jonathan played at Avon Old Farms, Avon CT where Mason learned to play hockey.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : I want to see how hockey is in other parts I want to see how hockey is in other parts of the world and stay in another country.of the world and stay in another country.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : Learn about the culture and be a part of such an important tournament.

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Mason RosadoGrant Kloeber

Defencemen

DOB : 2004.02.04DOB : 2004.02.04 DOB: 2004.03.06DOB: 2004.03.06Home team : Carolina JR HurricanesHome team : Carolina JR Hurricanes Home team : Carolina JR Hurricanes AAAHome team : Carolina JR Hurricanes AAAFavourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Hanifin, Carolina Hurricanes, because he is defense and went to Boston College, where I have always wanted to go

Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Sidney Crosby. The reason why he is my favorite hockey player is because he is talented, smart, and a great leader on and off the ice. Sidney Crosby works hard when he’s playing, shows leadership off the ice and is always trying to make a difference. His type of play influences me by showing me that it is so important to put in 100% effort both off and on the ice in order to become a great hockey player.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : To play the best hockey I can and to learn a different language and culture

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : One of the main goals I have is to just enjoy the moment of being up there because it will never happen again. My 2 older brothers have played in this tournament before and they had a lot of fun. I am looking forward to playing hockey against kids from other countries, pond hockey and playing in the snow with my teammates. Also, I want to go to every game and play my very best so that I can help my team win.

Defencemen

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Jackson Werglaz Andrew Throndson

DOB : 2004.05.14DOB : 2004.05.14 DOB: 2005.10.17DOB: 2005.10.17Home team : Home team : Home team : Home team : Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Justin Faulk is my favorite player out of many in the NHL because he makes good decisions with the puck that helps his team win, works hard, and leads by example. I model my game after Justin as a Offense Defenseman

Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Noah Hannifin. #5 defense for the Hurricanes. He is a really young good d man and played at BC.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : My goals are to grow as a player, teammate and to compare myself to top competition in the world and what it takes to get to the top.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : Score and have a positive plus minus.

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Camden Glonek

Conner de Haro

DOB : 2005.04.28DOB : 2005.04.28 DOB: 2004.08.05DOB: 2004.08.05Home team : Carolina JR Hurricanes AAA Home team : Carolina JR Hurricanes AAA Home team : Home team : Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Kris Letang, Kris Letang, he is such a great skater and he plays without fear

Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Sidney Crosby because Sidney Crosby because he is a hard worker and shows lots of leadership.he is a hard worker and shows lots of leadership.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : Since I am only 11 years old, my goal is to improve as a defenseman while being challenged against a lot of very good players who are mostly older than me. I am looking forward to playing a lot of good teams. I want to enjoy and better understand a city and culture that is very different from North Carolina

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : My goals for the tournament is to set my My goals for the tournament is to set my teammates up as much as I can and show a good example forteammates up as much as I can and show a good example for my teammates. I would also like to have fun. LOTS OF my teammates. I would also like to have fun. LOTS OF FUN!!!!!!FUN!!!!!!

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Cole LatzyAlex Raimundo

DOB : 2004.01.03DOB : 2004.01.03 DOB: 2004.11.22DOB: 2004.11.22Home team : Home team : Home team : JR Hurricanes AAA MajorHome team : JR Hurricanes AAA MajorFavourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Patrick Kane because I Patrick Kane because I feel like I play like him because he is fast and he can handle feel like I play like him because he is fast and he can handle the puck well and he can make stuff happen on the ice. the puck well and he can make stuff happen on the ice.

Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Patrick Kane of the Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks. I like his style of play and I think he seesChicago Blackhawks. I like his style of play and I think he sees the ice very well. He is very smart with the puck and most of the ice very well. He is very smart with the puck and most of the time he makes the right plays. He seems to be a good the time he makes the right plays. He seems to be a good leader, teammate and all-around player.leader, teammate and all-around player.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : My goals in this tournament is to have as My goals in this tournament is to have as much fun as possible, win the tournament, make new friends,much fun as possible, win the tournament, make new friends, and get a lot of points on the ice.and get a lot of points on the ice.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : To excel as a youth hockey player. I want to get better in making heads up plays, playing at a faster and more competitive pace and competing at a higher level.

Forwards

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Carson Schrock Braxton Powers

Liam WestMichael Llanes

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DOB : 2004.11.09DOB : 2004.11.09 DOB: 2004.02.18DOB: 2004.02.18Home team : Carolina JR HurricanesHome team : Carolina JR Hurricanes Home team : Carolina JR Hurricanes AAHome team : Carolina JR Hurricanes AAFavourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Zach Parise from the Zach Parise from the Minnesota Wild; Because he never gives up, he can finish, Minnesota Wild; Because he never gives up, he can finish, and he is scrappy!and he is scrappy!

Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Patrice Bergeron, he's aPatrice Bergeron, he's a really good 2-way player, he's humble, he works hard.really good 2-way player, he's humble, he works hard.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : To enjoy every moment of this once in a lifetime opportunity and play hard, fast, and score! I am looking forward to showing the world that boys from "the South" can indeed play hockey!

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament: To play awesome hockey, have fun and make memories.

Forwards

DOB : 2004.09.10DOB : 2004.09.10 DOB: 2004.05.21DOB: 2004.05.21

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Ayden Peters Colin Roberts

Home team : Carolina Jr. Hurricanes AAAHome team : Carolina Jr. Hurricanes AAA Home team : Carolina JR HurricanesHome team : Carolina JR HurricanesFavourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Jeff Skinner. Because he is an elite scoring machine. He is very friendly and kind to the fans. He is always encouraging his teammates. He always has a smile on his face.

Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Kyle Palmieri of the New Jersey Devils. I like him because he devotes himself the game, is a great player and has a great shot. Plus he plays for my favorite team.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : To grow as a person and a player. To do my best and help my teammates do their best. And lastly, "Bring Home The Cup."

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : I want to prove that I am a good hockey player by testing myself against some of the best players from all over the world.

DOB : 2004.02.06DOB : 2004.02.06 DOB: 2004.07.28DOB: 2004.07.28Home team : Home team : Home team : Home team : Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : David pastrnak- He has an unbelievable scoring touch and he plays a great defensive game. He is one of the best scorers in the league while still being very young and he shows a bright future. He also is able to score goals when the Bruins need someone to score.

Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Erik ColeErik Cole

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : In Quebec I'm looking forward to enjoying the overall experience while playing the best young hockey players in the world. I am looking forward to hanging out and having fun my teammates as well as improving my game. I also want to grow as a person and become more responsible. I'm looking forward to seeing my Canadian family.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : Play as smart as I can every game and Play as smart as I can every game and help my team win.help my team win.

Forwards

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Owen Clifford Landon Cole

Kaden Wolitski Aiden Ryan

DOB : 2005.03.31DOB : 2005.03.31 DOB: 2004.06.25DOB: 2004.06.25Home team : Home team : Carolina Junior Hurricanes AAACarolina Junior Hurricanes AAA Home team : Carolina JR Hurricanes AAAHome team : Carolina JR Hurricanes AAAFavourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Sidney Crosby is my Sidney Crosby is my favorite player because he’s incredibly talented and his jerseyfavorite player because he’s incredibly talented and his jersey was the first I had ever received. I wore it until it was full of was the first I had ever received. I wore it until it was full of holes!holes! Number 87 became my favorite number and I started Number 87 became my favorite number and I started wearing it on my own jersey. I decorated my room full of wearing it on my own jersey. I decorated my room full of Crosby stuff and started following the Penguins. I admire Crosby stuff and started following the Penguins. I admire Sidney for his skill, leadership, and commitment to youth Sidney for his skill, leadership, and commitment to youth hockey. Last year I got to meet Sidney Crosby and it was hockey. Last year I got to meet Sidney Crosby and it was amazing!amazing!

Favourite player and why : Favourite player and why : Connor McDavid because even though he is very young he is a great captain for his team. I will always try to be like him because he is smart and fast and makes a great contribution to his team.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : I am excited to feel what it is like to travel like a professional hockey player: fly to another country, stay away from your family, play in a big arena against amazing teams, and experience a different culture. My goal is to develop more as a hockey player and get an incredible experience. I hope to prove myself on this year’s team and get the opportunity to return next year as a leader.

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : My goal is to make a great contribution to my team on and off the ice. I look forward to playing hard against other teams from around the world and improving my game. It will also be fun to learn about the French Canadian culture.

General Manager,Coaches, Billet Captain

General Manager / Head Coach

Shane Willis

Assistant Coach

Brian Mehm

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DOB : 1977.06.13DOB : 1977.06.13 DOB: DOB: Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : In being a part of this tournament every year, I hope the boys have a great experience, find a new level of competitiveness and desire in their game and continue to grow as young men through the great core values of this sport. They will get to experience this trip with 17 other teammates that will be friends for life because of it. This is the best PeeWee tournament in the world and win or lose they will always be a Jr. Hurricane!

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : My goal this year is to ensure that the players, parents and billeting families have a professional experience from start to finish. Having participated in this event as a player, I have a very good understanding of the impact this tournament can have on an individual both on and off the ice. I hope to bring a level of professionalism to everything we do as a team and as an organization to build a sense of family and show our players how to prepare and perform like professionals. We have had great success at this event through the years, but the greatest success of all is knowing you were a small part in someone enjoying the experience of a lifetime.

Assistant Coach

Mitch Hodgkiss

Billet Captain

Alain Desfossés

DOB :DOB : DOB: 1955.11.29DOB: 1955.11.29Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : Going in to my 10th year as a coach for the Jr Canes Quebec Team, my goal remains the same as each of the previous years. Do my best to make sure the players have the one of the greatest experiences of their lives and help them to create memories that will last a lifetime

Your goal (objective) by coming to the Tournament : This year the JR Hurricanes is celebrating his 16th participation in this event. My goal has never changed since 2002; I sincerely hope that you, players, coaches, parents and billets will have fond memories of this event for a long time.

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Assistant to Billet Captain

Stéphane Rhéaume

A special thanks to Stéphane for your help this year. The Coaching Staff and I have really appreciated your help.In the name of the Coaches, parents, players and all our billeting families, a very special thanks. It was your first experience as Assistant and you did a great job and have learned a lot in a so short of time.

Hoping to have you back next year.

Alain“Le Capitaine”

Billeting familiesBilleting families

There is another group who need to be name in the Souvenir Booklet. They are the most important one, and There is another group who need to be name in the Souvenir Booklet. They are the most important one, and without them, the experience would not be the same. To you, Billeting families, I would like to thanks all of you, without them, the experience would not be the same. To you, Billeting families, I would like to thanks all of you, you are the best billets and we (Coaches and I) hoping that you will be back to live another great experience in you are the best billets and we (Coaches and I) hoping that you will be back to live another great experience in 2018.2018.

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Parent’s CommentsParent’s CommentsFrom Tara WestFrom Tara West : : Chris and I are extremely proud and excited that Liam gets to have this amazing opportunity to represent his team and state in the World Championship of Peewee Hockey.  We know it will be an experience that he never forgets!!

From John Latzy : I was surprised and very excited when Cole made the team as an 11 yr. old.  I'm looking forward to seeing him compete against  the highest level of competition he has faced in his hockey career.  We are all looking forward to experiencing the fabulous culture of Quebec during wintertime.  I hope to create lasting memories and friends that we can cherish long after his days of youth hockey are over.

From Leigh and Shane Wolitski : Merci Beaucoup The City of Quebec, The Tournament, the billet families, our Quebec team organizers and coaches, and The Carolina Hurricanes for such an outstanding event and program. Our players are not only living every young Pee Wee player’s dream of playing in this world-renown tournament but they are also getting a tremendous life experience. Bravo!

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Game resultsGame resultsDateDate TeamTeam ScoreScore TeamTeam ScoreScoreFeb. 09

(Exhibition)AdirondacksJR Wings 3 JR Hurricanes 2

Feb. 10(Tournament) Brantford 99’ers 4 (OT) JR Hurricanes 3

Feb. 12(Tournament) JR Hurricanes 4 Ldinka 1

Feb. 13(Exhibition) New Jersey Devils 5 JR Hurricanes 2

Feb. 15(Exhibition) San Jose JR Sharks 2 JR Hurricanes 1

Feb. 16(Tournament) Dix Hills Chiefs 1 JR Hurricanes 4

Feb. 17(Tournament) JR Hurricanes 2 Antoine Girouard

Gaulois 1

Feb.18(Tournament)

Chicoutimi Saguenéens 4 JR Hurricanes 0

At each game Coaches pick the player of the game.At each game Coaches pick the player of the game.

Feb. 09 : Andrew ThrondsonFeb. 09 : Andrew ThrondsonFeb. 10 : 32 Grant KloeberFeb. 10 : 32 Grant KloeberFeb. 12 : 11 Ayden PetersFeb. 12 : 11 Ayden PetersFeb. 13 : 11 Ayden PetersFeb. 13 : 11 Ayden PetersFeb. 15 : 97 Aiden RyanFeb. 15 : 97 Aiden RyanFeb .16 : 7 Braxton PowersFeb .16 : 7 Braxton PowersFeb. 17 : 5 Carson SchrockFeb. 17 : 5 Carson SchrockFeb. 18 : 9 Liam WestFeb. 18 : 9 Liam West

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Individual StatisticsIndividual StatisticsNoNo NameName GG AsstAsst PtsPts PIMPIM17 Colin Roberts 3 7 10 0

11 Ayden Peters 5 4 9 0

44 Owen Clifford 3 5 8 2

7 Braxton Powers 2 2 4 4

97 Aiden Ryan 2 2 4 2

9 Liam West 1 3 4 0

5 Carson Schrock 2 1 3 11

14 Cam Glonek 1 1 2 4

64 Cole Latzy 0 2 2 0

6 Jackson Werglarz 0 1 1 0

8 Andrew Throndson 0 1 1 0

85 Alex Raimundo 0 1 1 0

10 Michael Llanes 0 0 0 0

15 Conner De Haro 0 0 0 0

72 Landon Cole 0 0 0 6

87 Kaden Wolitski 0 0 0 4

TOTALTOTAL 00 1919 3030 4949

Players statistics include Tournament and Exhibition gamesPlayers statistics include Tournament and Exhibition gamesGoaltenders StatisticsGoaltenders Statistics

NoNo NameName GPGP MinMin GAGA WW OTWOTW SOWSOW LL OTLOTL SOLSOL TT SS AvgAvg32 Cam Glonek 3 111,18 9 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2,995

70 Mason Rosado 1 37 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000

Goaltenders statistics are from the Pee Wee Tournament website. Goaltenders statistics are from the Pee Wee Tournament website. Statistics for Exhibition game are not available.Statistics for Exhibition game are not available.

GP = Game playedGP = Game playedMin = Minutes (Amount of minutes played)Min = Minutes (Amount of minutes played)GA = Goal againstGA = Goal againstW = WinW = WinOTW = Overtime winOTW = Overtime winSOW = Shootout winSOW = Shootout winL = LostL = LostOTL = Overtime lostOTL = Overtime lostSOL = Shootout lostSOL = Shootout lostT = TieT = TieS = ShutoutS = ShutoutAvg = Average. (Amount of goal allowed during a game for the Tournament)Avg = Average. (Amount of goal allowed during a game for the Tournament)

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Local Hockey Saturday:Junior Hurricanes storm Quebec International

Pee Wee Hockey Tournament

by Canes&Coffee | Feb 25, 2017 | Featured Post, On The Beat

With a great community theme kicked off with Friday’s You Can Play/Hockey is for Everyone night for the Carolina Hurricanes, Canes and Coffee is dedicating Saturday to our local hockey community with 3 features on local teams far below the NHL level.

First up is a recap of a great week of hockey for the Junior Hurricanes team that just completed play in the Quebec PeeWee hockey tourney last weekend.

The recap of the tourney is provided in ’email interview’ format thanks to the generosity of Brian Mehm from the Junior Hurricanes organization.

Brian Mehm started the Jr. Canes Quebec program in 2002 when he was the Youth & Amateur Hockey Coordinator for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has remained involved in the program as a volunteer since leaving the club in 2004. Brian serves as an assistant coach and handles pre-trip coordination and communication as well as social media. When not shuffling 11 and 12-year olds across the Canadian border, Brian works as a Sr. Business Development Manager for Cisco and coaches his son’s 8U House League hockey team.———————————————Canes and Coffee: What can you tell fans about the Quebec Pee Wee hockey tournament and the Junior Hurricanes participation in it? Brian Mehm: The Quebec International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament was founded in 1960. It is the largest hockey tournament in the world for 12 and under players. It is the equivalent to the Little League World Series in Williamsport.

The tournament takes place every February in conjunction with the Quebec Winter Carnival and annually hosts approximately 120 teams from around the world including traditional hockey countries like the United States, Canada, Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ukraine and Russia but also teams from Mexico, Turkey, Morocco, Japan and Australia.

Over 10,000,000 spectators have attended the event which is currently held at Centre Videotron. Prior to the opening of the new facility, the tournament was held in the Colisee Pepsi… former home of the Quebec Nordiques.

Over 1,100 players in the Quebec Pee Wee tournament have gone on to play in the NHL including Guy Lafleur, Ron Francis, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Auston Matthews.The Jr. Hurricanes first participated in the tournament in 2002. Tripp Tracy and (at the time) Assistant Coach Randy Ladouceur served as head and assistant coaches. 2017 marked our 16th consecutive year in the event. Our best finish was in 2011 when the Jr. Hurricanes won the International B World Championship. Canes and Coffee: What is the format of the tournament? Brian Mehm: The tournament is a modified single elimination format. There are 4 different brackets – International C, International B, AA, AA Elite (our bracket) and AAA. Each team plays within their bracket only for tournament games. Each team has their first game in Centre Videotron. Winners stay in the arena and play until they lose. Losers play in a local rink and play until they lose. The winner of the losers side comes back to the Centre Videotron for the Championship on the final Sunday.

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In addition to the tournament games, teams play in exhibition games at local rinks. This year, we played 5 tournament games and 3 exhibition games. We were 3-2 in tournament and 1-2 in exhibition.

Canes and Coffee: Describe the makeup of the Jr Hurricanes team. Brian Mehm: Every year, the Carolina Hurricanes host an open tryout in September for all A, AA and AAA level players 12U in the Carolina Amateur Hockey Association region (essentially North and South Carolina… primarily kids come from Wake County)

We generally have between 60 and 90 players tryout over a 3-day weekend with our coaching staff and independent evaluators. Ultimately we select the best 18 players. In the past, we would have 5 clear players who deserved to be on the roster and spend several hours filling out the remaining 10-13 spots. Through the years as the game has grown, the selection process has gotten much more challenging. This year we had 16 players that were clearly on the roster and had to have very difficult conversations about 5 or so players who all would have easily made the team in years past. Our strength this year was size on the backline, speed and experience up front and two outstanding goaltenders. Our team was lead by returning players Braxton Powers and Captain Owen Clifford. Both players had the opportunity to participate in 2016 and used that experience to bring their game and level of maturity to the next level. Owen provided a mature presence for us on and off the ice and showed how much he had grown and matured as a young man. Braxton struggled to find his game early but put the team on his back and had a breakout game against Ukraine (2G, 2A)

Goaltenders Mason Rosado (Charlotte, NC) and Grant Kloeber (Raleigh, NC) alternated games and were both solid. The best one two punch we have had in goal for sure.

Ayden Peters (Raleigh, NC) played the best hockey of his career in the opening games and really helped keep the team afloat while we struggled with illness and some injury. His leadership and attitude were tremendous.

Carson Schrock (Raleigh, NC) provided the highlight of the tournament as he returned to action against Antoine Girouard by soaring down the ice in the final 7 seconds of a tie game to score a top shelf goal with 0.4 seconds left in the game.

Jackson Weglarz (Wake Forest) and Andrew Throndson (Raleigh) were both huge on the blue line blocking shots and shutting down the other team. Andrew is the third in his family to play in the tournament following in the footsteps of brothers Eric and Christopher. Canes and Coffee: How did the tourney unfold for the Jr. Hurricanes?Brian Mehm: Our opening game against the Brantford 99ers (Wayne Gretzky’s home town) was a huge heart break. We had at least 5 players that had no business being in the line up due to illness. In spite of jumping out to an early 2-0 lead, Brantford fought back to tie the game with under 2 minutes remaining and ultimately scored 18 seconds in to 3 v 3 overtime. Grant Kloeber was stellar in goal but the team was playing on borrowed time and faded as the game went on.

The team regrouped, bounced back and stepped up and beat a very undisciplined Ukraine team. The 4-1 victory was cemented by stellar efforts by Ayden Peters 2G + 2A, and Colin Roberts and Owen Clifford both 2A.

Our next game was the Braxton Powers’ show. After falling being 0-1 in the first, Braxton put the team on his back with solid back checking and collecting 2G and 2A helping the club to a 4-1 victory.

The quarterfinal game against Antoine Girouard was an instant classic between two evenly matched teams with speed and goaltending. Mason Rosado was solid in net helping the Jr. Canes enter the 3rd period tied 0-0. AG scored 55 seconds in and played very stingy defense until Colin Roberts was finally able to get to the high traffic area in front of their net for a second

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chance goal with 2 minutes left. And the “IT” happened. Carson Schrock stepped on the ice with ~45 seconds left, grabbed the puck in front of our net with 7 seconds left and skated down the right wing, around the AG defenseman, pulled the puck to his

forehand and went near side top shelf with 0.4 showing on the game clock. The team and fans went crazy.

The teams battled hard in the semi-final against Chicoutimi but were completely out-sized and outworked. Our kids left it on the ice and held their heads high and stuck together until the end.

As for next year, the future is bright as we return 3 players – the speedy Kaden Wolitski at forward and very talented Cole Latzy and Conner De Haro on the blue line. Each will need to grow and continue to work hard, but all showed glimpses of excellence and will be ready to lead next year.

Canes and Coffee: What were the highlights of the tourney for the team and what does it mean to them? Brian Mehm: Every year we are very clear about two things. First and foremost, the results do not define the experience. We play to win and want to win, but win or lose, this is a life experience and the true impact and benefit of this last far beyond the score sheet and record books. Second, this is more than a “hockey tournament”. We insist that players stay with billeting families in order to get the full immersive

experience of French Canadian life. Players are treated as professionals and expected to conduct themselves with a level of responsibility most of them are not accustomed to at 11 and 12 years old. This year was no exception on either front. The players faced adversity from illness to home sickness to injury and more. They stuck together, played for each other and soaked in every moment of the trip both on and off the ice. No finer example of what we hope for by offering this experience and why the Hurricanes continue to invest in this amazing program. For another look inside Jr. Hurricanes and the Quebec Pee Wee Tourney, also check out this video on the 2014 Jr. Hurricanes team. Canes and Coffee would like to extend a huge thank you to Brian Mehm and the Jr. Hurricanes organization for sharing their wonderful story from the 2017 Quebec Pee Wee tourney and also doing their part to make us proud of our local Hurricanes hockey community!

© Canes & CoffeeUnless otherwise noted, photos are copyrighted to Jamie Kellner, all rights reserved, used with permission

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Un entraîneur en vacances à Québec A Coach on vacation in Quebec

Kevin Dubé

Lundi, 13 février 2017 21:50 MISE à JOUR Lundi, 13 février 2017 21:55

Bill Peters, des Hurricanes de la Caroline, profite de la semaine de congé dans la LNH pour venir encourager son fils.

Bill Peters, Head Coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, is taking advantage the newly created NHL bye week to come to cheer his son on.

Le fils de Bill Peters, Ayden, représente les petits Hurricanes de la Caroline au Tournoi pee-wee.

His son is playing for the Carolina JR Hurricanes in the Pee Wee Tournament.

Si certains joueurs et entraîneurs de la LNH profitent de leur semaine de congé pour s’envoler vers une destination soleil, le pilote des Hurricanes de la Caroline Bill Peters a choisi Québec pour se ressourcer, puisque son fils Ayden participe au Tournoi international de hockey pee-wee.

While a number of NHL players and coaches are taking advantage of their week off to fly towards sunny destinations, the Head Coach of the Carolina Hurricanes preferred to relax in Quebec City, because his son Ayden is playing in the International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament here.

Peters a quitté dimanche matin Dallas, où les Hurricanes ont disputé leur dernier match avant le congé, et il passera quelques jours dans la vieille capitale afin d’encourager son fils et les petits Hurricanes qui sont toujours en vie dans la classe AAA.

Peters left Dallas on Sunday morning, where the Hurricanes played their last game before the week off, and will spend a few days in the city cheering for his son and the JR Hurricanes who are still alive in the AA Elite Class.

«C’est une expérience incroyable pour les jeunes. J’en parlais avec des joueurs que je dirige actuellement et quand je leur ai dit que je m’en venais à Québec, ils avaient plusieurs souvenirs de cet événement», a-t-il mentionné lors d’un entretien avec Le Journal, lundi matin, aux Galeries de la Capitale où les jeunes Hurricanes disputaient un match hors-concours face aux petits Devils du New Jersey.

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During an interview with “Le Journal de Québec”, Monday morning, at the “Galeries de la Capitale” where the JR Hurricanes were playing an exhibition game against the New Jersey JR Devils, he said: "It’s an incredible experience for the kids. I spoke with the players I coach about it and when I told them I was going to Quebec City, many of them said they had great memories of the tournament".

D’ailleurs, le pilote albertain est à Québec en tant que père, pas en tant qu’entraîneur. Il regarde donc les matchs depuis les gradins avec les autres parents. «Je suis à 100 % dans mon rôle de père. Je dirige assez de matchs dans la LNH, j’essaie simplement de profiter de l’expérience.»

The Albertan coach stresses that he is in Quebec as a father, not as a coach. He sits in the stands with the other parents to watch the games. "I am 100% in my father role. I coach enough games in the NHL, I’m just trying to take advantage of the experience."

UNE SEMAINE CONTROVERSÉE A CONTROVERSIAL WEEK

D’ailleurs, cette semaine de congé dans la LNH ne fait pas l’unanimité. L’entraîneur des Maple Leafs Mike Babcock avait récemment mentionné son désaccord face à cette nouvelle pratique, mentionnant que c’était «à 100 % mauvais pour la sécurité des joueurs» en raison du calendrier condensé que cela créait.

As it stands, this bye week is not universally liked. Maple Leafs Head Coach Mike Babcock recently mentioned he disagreed with this new practice, saying he felt it was "100% wrong for player safety" because of the compressed schedule it creates.

«C’est inhabituel, a concédé Peters. C’est une première, donc on va devoir attendre de l’avoir vécu avant de commenter. Par contre, j’ai parlé avec plusieurs entraîneurs qui l’ont vécu et ils ont fait face à plusieurs défis lors du retour au jeu. Le plus important d’entre eux aura été d’affronter des équipes bien rodées alors que tu n’as pas touché à la glace pendant quatre ou cinq jours. Pour certaines équipes, cette semaine vient à point, alors que pour d’autres, ce n’est pas le cas.»

"It’s unusual, granted Peters. It’s a first; we’ll have to have lived it before commenting on it. On the other hand, I spoke with several coaches who have experienced it and they faced several challenges when they started playing again. The most important one being facing well oiled teams while you’ve been off the ice for four or five days. For certain teams, this week comes at just the right time, while for others, it doesn’t.”

RIEN SUR QUÉBEC NOTHING ON QUÉBEC

Bill Peters ne s’est d’ailleurs pas aventuré dans le dossier des rumeurs entourant les Hurricanes et leur possible déménagement vers la vieille capitale.

Bill Peters preferred to avoid the rumors surrounding the Hurricanes and their possible move to Quebec City.

Il s’est fait avare de commentaires, préférant profiter du temps avec sa famille. «Je suis certain que les gens m’en parleront un peu. Par contre, je veux profiter de ma présence ici. Nous avons passé du très bon temps à Québec et je n’ai que du positif à dire jusqu’à maintenant», a-t-il simplement mentionné.

He made few comments, preferring to take advantage of this time with his family. "I’m certain that people will speak to me about it a little. On the other hand, I want to take full advantage of my time here. We’ve had a very good time in Quebec City and I have nothing but good things to say so far “.

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