Not long ago these 3 "kids" were asking for help with shooting, skating and they would be seen on the ice at any available time (and still to this day)...
Over the months and short amount of years everyone has seen these 3 young stars rise to each occassion... Who are they you may ask?
Wesley Krotz, Alex Obery and Luke Stringer!
Always seen together, whether its in the food court, on the ice and in the changeroom, laughing - talking - joking, but ALWAYS about hockey. It is this passion that has seen them go for junior novice skaters to regular features in the mens senior local league and each of them having represented their country overseas!
If u don't know who I am talking about then here is a basic idea/description of each:
Wesley Krotz:
Under 18 SA national team player, with great all round skills and a good eye for the game. Similar playing style to Gareth Millar and "almost" has 'hands' to match, a pleasure to have on a line and a team...
Alex Obery:
Under 18 SA national team player, a nimble and agile player, good skating and 1on1 skills...
Luke Stringer:
Under 18 SA national team player, good size for a young guy on defence at his age, heads up player and solid on D, plays well with any defenceman, adaptable and open to advice, eager to learn...
So if you are wondering what the future of SA hockey is going to hold, look no further than these boys!
Well done and keep up the good work...
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Gauteng Miners vs Gauteng Colts - 13 September
The first game of the 2011 Inter provincials was played at Festival Mall in Kempton park last night. Both teams have been preparing for 3 weeks and the quality of the game was testament to the build up that both teams have had. Most of the game took place in the Colts defensive zone with the Miners holding possession very well and generating scoring chances with regularity. The defensive zone coverage and basic positioning of the Colts was encouraging however the sheer experience, speed and strength of the Miners made it difficult for the younger team to contain them. 9 of the Colts team were members of the U18 SA Team which participated in the 2010 World Championships in Monterrey and 9 of the Miners team were members of the Senior Team which took part in World Championships this year. The final score in the game was 13-0 and the goals were evenly shared between the winning team. Burton Matthews was on fire scoring 4 goals and 3 assists, Dave Watson also had a pair as did Andre Marais and Zane du Plessis however the stand out player for the night was man of the match Grant van Eeckhoven who played extremely well. Grant's effort, distribution and defensive work earned him the accolade which he deserved. The Colts man of the match was Nicholas Graf with good performances by goalies Farrell Foy and Steven Ryan who both faced a barrage of shots. On the other end of the ice Ashley Bock had a shutout and although he did not have a huge amount of work to do he saved every shot with excellent rebound control. The young goalie from Benoni seems to be recapturing the form which saw him almost single handedly take South Africa to the 2009 Inline World Championships.
Certainly very encouraging signs for both teams ahead of the away leg of the inter-provincials to be held in Cape Town on the 25th and 26th of September 2011. Nicky Beukes and the Colts Team should be proud of their efforts and without doubt the Colts team have a very good chance of winning a medal this year. Both sets of players are eager, excited and prepared to go down and give a good account of themselves next week.
The first game of the 2011 Inter provincials was played at Festival Mall in Kempton park last night. Both teams have been preparing for 3 weeks and the quality of the game was testament to the build up that both teams have had. Most of the game took place in the Colts defensive zone with the Miners holding possession very well and generating scoring chances with regularity. The defensive zone coverage and basic positioning of the Colts was encouraging however the sheer experience, speed and strength of the Miners made it difficult for the younger team to contain them. 9 of the Colts team were members of the U18 SA Team which participated in the 2010 World Championships in Monterrey and 9 of the Miners team were members of the Senior Team which took part in World Championships this year. The final score in the game was 13-0 and the goals were evenly shared between the winning team. Burton Matthews was on fire scoring 4 goals and 3 assists, Dave Watson also had a pair as did Andre Marais and Zane du Plessis however the stand out player for the night was man of the match Grant van Eeckhoven who played extremely well. Grant's effort, distribution and defensive work earned him the accolade which he deserved. The Colts man of the match was Nicholas Graf with good performances by goalies Farrell Foy and Steven Ryan who both faced a barrage of shots. On the other end of the ice Ashley Bock had a shutout and although he did not have a huge amount of work to do he saved every shot with excellent rebound control. The young goalie from Benoni seems to be recapturing the form which saw him almost single handedly take South Africa to the 2009 Inline World Championships.
Certainly very encouraging signs for both teams ahead of the away leg of the inter-provincials to be held in Cape Town on the 25th and 26th of September 2011. Nicky Beukes and the Colts Team should be proud of their efforts and without doubt the Colts team have a very good chance of winning a medal this year. Both sets of players are eager, excited and prepared to go down and give a good account of themselves next week.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
The Frozen Four - SA Mens National Champs
Caps Town's Grand West will be hosting the 2011 Senior Mens National Champs been called "The Frozen Four" as 2 teams from both Western Province and Gauteng take to the ice for the Gold.
This majority of the tournament is taking place over 2 days, 25th - 26th September with the 2 cities teams playing against each other during the week of the tournament.
The local game will be taking place between Western Province(A) and Team Cape Town(B) on the Thursday evening, 22 Sept, starting at 6:30pm.
The rest of the tournament will take place as follows:
Sunday, 25th:
WP B vs GT A - 06:30
WP A vs GT B - 09:30
WP B vs GT B - 18:00
WP A vs GT A - 20:00
Monday, 26th:
Bronze medal game - 18:30
Gold medal game - 20:30
More updates to come...
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