CARLYLE - As 2022 rolls into the Thanksgiving long weekend, Carlyle Minor Hockey is ready for the season and their annual general meeting was held this week.
The ice has already seen public skating and shinny being played.
The executive for 2022-23 remains unchanged. Chris Light is the president, Jason Dixon vice-president and Colleen Getten is the secretary. Jenna Brady is the treasurer and is the contact for fundraising and donations.
Scott Kirkness remains the media representative and is the administrator of their Facebook page. Jeanette Lachappelle is the equipment manager. Danielle Steele is the Town of Carlyle recreation director.
There was good attendance at the meeting and Dixon is really looking forward to a great year.
“We have 136 registered for minor hockey, which is up from last year. The pandemic issues should be behind us, and regular practices should begin within a week or two.”
All age groups will have good solid numbers to begin the year. There will be three U7 and two U9 teams. There will also be U11, U13, U15 and U18 squads, and a U18 girls’ team. Coaches are Clayton Geiger, Fritz Sauter and Brent McLean for U7, Colin Wilson for U9, Scott Nicholson (U11), Joey Eaton (U13), Dallas Lequyer (U15) and Kirk Himmelspach (U18).Brian Hagel once again coaches the U18 girls’ team.
Carlyle Minor Hockey requires another U9 coach and a referee-in-chief. Volunteers are more than welcome.
There are two hockey clinics scheduled. On Oct. 22, Increased Performance is coming to Carlyle. It will be a one-day goaltending school. On Oct. 23, Edge to Edge hockey featuring Bud Holloway of Moosomin comes to town which will be a body checking and skills clinic for those U13 and up. Both clinics are being entirely paid for by Carlyle Minor Hockey. Edge to Edge will also be providing weekly training during practices.
Ogie’s Perogies will again be Carlyle Minor hockey’s primary fundraiser this winter.
“Everything seems to be falling into place,” said Dixon. “The kids that have participated in fall lacrosse should be in great shape and we should be hitting the ice on all cylinders. I’m really looking forward to the hockey season.”
