This weekend is a big weekend for the hockey team! They're back in Memphis, playing and having a great time doing it. The weekend shaped up to be a not so good weekend for winning, but that's okay.
Here's the breakdown:
For format, each team had 3 one-hour games (one on Saturday, and two on Sunday morning). They warmed up for 2-3 minutes and then took a minute between periods.
Saturday December 15, 2012: lost 6-0 - JJ played well. The team just couldn't make it happen, though. Still, it was a good game and we always love watching JJ play hockey. Kevin, Kristen and the kids came out to watch him, which was great!
Sunday December 16, 2012: They played two games. Lost 5-0 in the first game. Score unknown for the second game.
More games! They were able to play a 6-7 minute 'game' during the first intermission of the Riverkings game on Saturday night. (The Riverkings played Pensacola.) They divided up into two teams and played for about 7 minutes, changing it up every 45 seconds or so, depending on how many players they ended up having.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Practices
November 20th...last day of school today for JJ because of the Thanksgiving holiday. What could be better than a last day of school except going to hockey practice that night? They've had several practices going on at the ice house in Olive Branch this past week. Lots of hard work and practice to do before their very busy December schedule. They have more practices, travel games, and scrimmages during the Riverkings games here. JJ says "bring it on!" He's ready!
Sunday, November 25, 2012
TPH Clinic
This weekend, on Friday and Saturday, JJ is at the TPH Clinic.
Some of the things they did are:
...skating drills
...shooting drills
...off-ice workouts
The clinics that JJ attends are always good and he learns a lot and has fun!
Some of the things they did are:
...skating drills
...shooting drills
...off-ice workouts
The clinics that JJ attends are always good and he learns a lot and has fun!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Knoxville games
November games in Knoxville TN
On Saturday, Nov 17th, they played two games.
Game 1 vs Knoxville, loss 09
Game 2 vs Atlanta was a loss 1-5. According to Jeremy's text, "JJ is checking like crazy"!
And, on Sunday, Nov 18th, a milestone event occurred...
JJ got thrown out of a game!
Yes, you read that right. He had been getting penalties all weekend. And, in this last game, a player from the other team was going after JJ's teammate. Well, JJ being who he is, he decided to get even and went after the player on the other team and slashed him. Got caught. Ref threw him out of the game. And, in the end, the game was a loss, with a score of 5-1.
On Saturday, Nov 17th, they played two games.
Game 1 vs Knoxville, loss 09
Game 2 vs Atlanta was a loss 1-5. According to Jeremy's text, "JJ is checking like crazy"!
And, on Sunday, Nov 18th, a milestone event occurred...
JJ got thrown out of a game!
Yes, you read that right. He had been getting penalties all weekend. And, in this last game, a player from the other team was going after JJ's teammate. Well, JJ being who he is, he decided to get even and went after the player on the other team and slashed him. Got caught. Ref threw him out of the game. And, in the end, the game was a loss, with a score of 5-1.
Monday, October 22, 2012
October games
October 20
vs Kennesaw, loss 2-5. JJ made one of the goals
vs Nashville, loss 1-5. JJ said that he had the assist but they didn't give it to him. It happens.
October 21
vs Atlanta, win 6-4. This is their first win for this season. JJ went after another player twice his size a few times. He certainly doesn't back down!
vs Duluth, win 2-1. JJ had one assist
vs Kennesaw, loss 2-5. JJ made one of the goals
vs Nashville, loss 1-5. JJ said that he had the assist but they didn't give it to him. It happens.
October 21
vs Atlanta, win 6-4. This is their first win for this season. JJ went after another player twice his size a few times. He certainly doesn't back down!
vs Duluth, win 2-1. JJ had one assist
Monday, October 15, 2012
Decatur games
October 13, 2012...
vs Atlanta, loss 3-8 with one goal by JJ
vs Knoxville, loss 0-10
October 14, 2012...
vs Atlanta, loss 0-10 but JJ played a good game
vs Duluth, loss 3-6 - JJ had one goal and one assist
Not a great start to the season, but that's okay. They scored some and JJ is playing well.
vs Atlanta, loss 3-8 with one goal by JJ
vs Knoxville, loss 0-10
October 14, 2012...
vs Atlanta, loss 0-10 but JJ played a good game
vs Duluth, loss 3-6 - JJ had one goal and one assist
Not a great start to the season, but that's okay. They scored some and JJ is playing well.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
2012-2013 season is here!
The 2012-2013 season is here!
In Decatur AL, they had a pickup game today. They lost 5-1, but JJ was credited with the assist on the goal. He got around the best defenseman in the league! The other team was 2nd year (pee wee and older).
In Decatur AL, they had a pickup game today. They lost 5-1, but JJ was credited with the assist on the goal. He got around the best defenseman in the league! The other team was 2nd year (pee wee and older).
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Nashville again and again...
Another hockey weekend in Nashville, TN! JJ is on spring break this week, so they were able to leave during the day for his first game Friday afternoon.
Friday, March 16th: Loss 1-4. Apparently, the game wasn't called even close to fair. JJ's team kept getting penalties for things that they didn't even do. The other team didn't get penalties that they should have gotten! This is just my opinion, but why do refs do that? It doesn't matter if their son or daughter, or nephew, or neighbor's uncle's son is on the team. Refs are called to be fair, nonjudgmental, and not biased against any team or favorable to any team.
Good news, though. Once again, JJ made both goals in the shootout! JJ, that's awesome!
Saturday, March 17th: Loss 2-6. JJ made a goal. Yay!
He also got in a fight with with two guys from the other team. Yep, two at once! They hit our goalie with their stick way after the whistle was blown. The result? Those kids got nailed by JJ, who took them on even though he was much smaller than they were. While Jeremy (and JJ's grandaddy!) are trying to teach JJ fairness in hockey, when to check and when not to, when to stand up for himself, don't start anything but defend yourself, things like that...still, we can't help but be proud that JJ stood up for his teammate like he did.
Saturday, March 17th: WIN 5-2 against Agame. JJ made a goal and had an assist!
Sunday, March 18th: WIN 4-1 against Agame. JJ made another goal!
Friday, March 16th: Loss 1-4. Apparently, the game wasn't called even close to fair. JJ's team kept getting penalties for things that they didn't even do. The other team didn't get penalties that they should have gotten! This is just my opinion, but why do refs do that? It doesn't matter if their son or daughter, or nephew, or neighbor's uncle's son is on the team. Refs are called to be fair, nonjudgmental, and not biased against any team or favorable to any team.
Good news, though. Once again, JJ made both goals in the shootout! JJ, that's awesome!
Saturday, March 17th: Loss 2-6. JJ made a goal. Yay!
He also got in a fight with with two guys from the other team. Yep, two at once! They hit our goalie with their stick way after the whistle was blown. The result? Those kids got nailed by JJ, who took them on even though he was much smaller than they were. While Jeremy (and JJ's grandaddy!) are trying to teach JJ fairness in hockey, when to check and when not to, when to stand up for himself, don't start anything but defend yourself, things like that...still, we can't help but be proud that JJ stood up for his teammate like he did.
Saturday, March 17th: WIN 5-2 against Agame. JJ made a goal and had an assist!
Sunday, March 18th: WIN 4-1 against Agame. JJ made another goal!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Invite to Nashville games
JJ was invited to play on another team this weekend in Nashville. He did great! And, he's probably having fun there as well because they stayed at the Opryland Hotel. You know...that huge gigantic hotel where you can get lost just going from the check-in desk to your room! Jeremy's text said: "We're here and had at least a mile walk from the parking lot to our room".
They played one game on Friday, so JJ got a day out of school. They had games on Saturday and Sunday, as well as some skills competition. In the showdown, JJ was the only one to make both goals in a shootout competition. Way to go, JJ!!
Friday game: WIN, 5-4. JJ had one goal.
Saturday game: WIN, 6-2. JJ had two goals. This was against the Mid South Ice House!
Sunday games:
game 1: Lost 6-8. (Can't win them all) JJ did great, though. He had 3 goals and 3 assists.
game 2: They played the same team that they lost against earlier today. This is the championship game for this tournament. At the end of the game, some of the kids got JJ against the boards, and he hit the boards fairly hard. He came home in pain as he was hurting pretty bad. Coaches?? Refs?? Parents of those kids who did this?? Just got to shake my head sometimes, but it's over with and JJ will be fine. I'm still proud of the way he played. Get 'em next time, JJ!!!
They played one game on Friday, so JJ got a day out of school. They had games on Saturday and Sunday, as well as some skills competition. In the showdown, JJ was the only one to make both goals in a shootout competition. Way to go, JJ!!
Friday game: WIN, 5-4. JJ had one goal.
Saturday game: WIN, 6-2. JJ had two goals. This was against the Mid South Ice House!
Sunday games:
game 1: Lost 6-8. (Can't win them all) JJ did great, though. He had 3 goals and 3 assists.
game 2: They played the same team that they lost against earlier today. This is the championship game for this tournament. At the end of the game, some of the kids got JJ against the boards, and he hit the boards fairly hard. He came home in pain as he was hurting pretty bad. Coaches?? Refs?? Parents of those kids who did this?? Just got to shake my head sometimes, but it's over with and JJ will be fine. I'm still proud of the way he played. Get 'em next time, JJ!!!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Playoffs!
Playoffs in Huntsville AL this weekend, and they
WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!
Stats:
Saturday Feb 25:
Game 1 vs Kennesaw: Win, 5-0. JJ made 2 goals.
Game 2 vs A-Game: Win, 5-2. JJ had 1 goal and 1 assist.
Sunday Feb 26:
Game 1 vs Huntsville: Win 4-0. JJ had a really good check on another player twice his size!
Pictures of the celebration...
WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!
JJ with the championship trophy!
Stats:
Saturday Feb 25:
Game 1 vs Kennesaw: Win, 5-0. JJ made 2 goals.
Game 2 vs A-Game: Win, 5-2. JJ had 1 goal and 1 assist.
Getting ready to play!
acting silly!
Face-off!
There goes the knee...a typical "JJ move"when a goal is made.
The playoff rink
'ok, what's the score now?'
Sunday Feb 26:
Game 1 vs Huntsville: Win 4-0. JJ had a really good check on another player twice his size!
"outta my way!"
The score is tied 2-2
They had to play overtime.
Championship game started at 11:05am. JJ made a goal and they all played well, but they had to play hard because the other team was good! They ended up winning 3-2 in overtime. Awesomeness!!
"Awesome! We won the championship!!!!!!"
Daddy and son
"I'm proud of you, big man!"
JJ, you had a great season of playing hockey! We're very proud of you. One day, when you're in the NHL and you're famous, go back and read this blog and remember how it all started.Pictures of the celebration...
The final score in overtime!
Memphis Kings Squirt A Travel Team...
CHAMPIONS!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Nashville TN tournament
It's tournament time!
Game 1 on Saturday morning: win against A-Game 4-2. JJ had a goal and 2 assists. He was the #1 star in this game! Whoo-hoo!
He also got in a fight! A player on the other team hit JJ's teammate and checked JJ in the back. What did JJ do? Well, he turned right around and started hitting the other player in the face! JJ got the penalty. It seems that he started throwing words to the ref. Well, that's a surefire way to a penalty or get thrown out of the game. Yay JJ for not backing down with the other player, but watch out with those refs!
Game 1 on Sunday: lost to St Peter 1-7. Jeremy's text said "it's snowing like crazy". (Updated note: There was an outbreak of some kind of illness throughout the tournament, and most of JJ's team became sick, including coaches and parents! The kids probably weren't feeling well, so that made a difference in how they played.)
Game 2 on Sunday: Win against the Jr Preds 7-3. JJ had 2 goals and 1 assist.
Two wins and two losses this weekend, but overall, JJ played well. Next weekend is playoff weekend in Huntsville!
Friday, February 17, 2012
A busy few weeks coming up
For the next several weeks, JJ will be Mr. Traveling Man. This weekend, it's off to Nashville TN, and then they're going to Alabama, and maybe even St. Louis MO. Get ready for some hockey!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Off to Huntsville!
JJ traveled to Huntsville this weekend for games. As usual, he played well. His team won all 4 of their games. Here's the breakdown...
Game 1 against Huntsville: win 5-0. JJ had 2 assists
Game 2 against Kennesaw: win 5-2. JJ had another 2 assists
Game 3 against Point Mallard: win 10-0. JJ scored 2 goals
Game 4 against A-Game: win 7-2. JJ scored 1 goal and had 2 assists!
Another great weekend of playing hockey!
Game 1 against Huntsville: win 5-0. JJ had 2 assists
Game 2 against Kennesaw: win 5-2. JJ had another 2 assists
Game 3 against Point Mallard: win 10-0. JJ scored 2 goals
Game 4 against A-Game: win 7-2. JJ scored 1 goal and had 2 assists!
Another great weekend of playing hockey!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
LIttle Rock AR practice/scrimmage
This morning was a practice/scrimmage in Little Rock AR. It went okay, with JJ scoring 4 goals.
When I asked JJ earlier this week where they were going today, he said Little Rock.
"Remember, Mammaw, that's the rink that's always so cold and you had to go outside to warm up!"
Yes, I remember...it was FREEZING in there!
JJ said that once he gets out on the ice, though, he warms up. No wonder, with that awesome playing he does!
When I asked JJ earlier this week where they were going today, he said Little Rock.
"Remember, Mammaw, that's the rink that's always so cold and you had to go outside to warm up!"
Yes, I remember...it was FREEZING in there!
JJ said that once he gets out on the ice, though, he warms up. No wonder, with that awesome playing he does!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Jan 7-8, 2012 games
Nashville TN games
Jan 7-8, 2012
Point Mallard: win 11-1, JJ had 5 assists
Kennesaw: win 4-0. JJ had 1 goal. JJ's team outshot them 34-3
A-game Nashville: win 3-0, JJ was the #3 star (third most productive) for this game!
Huntsville: win 5-0. JJ had 1 goal and 1 assist, was the #1 star (most productive) for this game!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Practice Jan 5 2012
I asked JJ how his practice was last night, and he said it was ok. When they left the house, they forgot his socks and jersey, so he wore his backup socks and borrowed a jersey.
One good thing: the other coach was out of town so Jeremy took the team through their drills and scrimmage. JJ said that his daddy told him that was a fun practice for him! It was for JJ, too!
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