Revolution Athletics is hosting the first ever
California Hockey Seminar at our facility in Orange,
California. This event will provide coaches,
players, parents and teams with hands on information
on strength and conditioning for hockey as well as
methods of developing the skating stride and playing
abilities. Presenters include David Pollitt,
former professional and local skating guru Steve
Phillips and UCLA Assistant Strength Coach Todd
Bostrom.
Professional hockey player Justin Todd is coming to
California to train with Coach Pollitt in
preparation for tryouts with the New York Islanders
in July. Justin played last season with the
New Mexico Scorpions of the Central Hockey League
and several games in the ECHL with the Elmira
Jackals.
Pro-Player Camp Announced...June 15-21st
Revolution Athletics announces the creation of the
first pro-player hockey training camp in southern
California. This camp will feature 4 active
professional hockey players who are coming to
Revolution Athletics for 7 days in June (the 15th to
the 21st). During this time 8 local players
will get the chance to workout, player and learn
with these pros as they prepare for summer training
and the fall training camps.
As this
is a high end camp with only 8 spots to local
athletes we suggest you register early. You
can register by calling David Pollitt at
714-822-8624 or by emailing him at
revolutionathletics@yahoo.com.
Professional hockey player and Revolution Athletics
client Justin Todd arrives in Rancho Rio, NM to
begin play with the New Mexico Scorpions of the
Central Hockey League.
Scorpions head coach Randy Murphy has signed forward
Justin Todd to the roster. Todd arrives in town on
Friday and is expected to be in uniform when the
Scorps host
Corpus Christi.
Todd, 23, has spent most of his rookie season with
the Indiana Ice Miners of the Mid-Atlantic Hockey
League. He also had a stint in the ECHL with the
Elmira Jackals.
“Justin is a high energy guy who comes highly
recommended,” said Murphy. “He has shown solid play
in his rookie season and we think he deserves a
chance at this level of pro hockey.”
Prior to turning pro, Todd played for two seasons at
Lebanon
Valley College.
The
Edmonton,
Alberta native played in 48 games scoring 41 points
(23G, 18A) along with collecting 195 penalty
minutes.
Revolution Athletics client Justin Todd was called
up to the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL from his
previous team the Indiana Ice Miners of the MAHL.
In his first season as a professional hockey player
with Indiana Justin scored 22 goals
and added 38 assists in 23 games. Congrats
Justin!
Lake Erie Monsters defenseman Stephen Margeson is
having quite a time in his second American Hockey
League call-up. Over this past weekend, the Banff,
Alberta native scored goals in consecutive games for
the Lake Erie Monsters (the AHL affiliate of the
Colorado Avalanche), his first AHL goals and points.
In the past 6 games Margeson has 3 goals and 2
assists, and is a plus 2.
Margeson was called-up by the Monsters from the
SteelHounds on October 27th after playing just two
games with Youngstown. He has received steady
playing time and has the Lake Erie and Colorado
brass taking notice especially on the heels of his
two goal weekend.
The
Youngstown Steelhounds in conjunction with the Lake
Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League have
announced today that defensemen Stephen Margeson has
been called up to the AHL franchise. Margeson, 25,
is the first Steelhound to move up this season.
“Well this is what the
minors are all about” said SteelHounds Head Coach
and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Kaminski.
“With our location and Cleveland (Lake Erie) being
as close as it is, in addition to the strength of
our affiliations, this is why guys come here to
play.” In regards to Margeson, Kaminski went on to
say, “Margy has looked great these past two games.
We didn’t expect the call this early but it’s great
for him and great for our organization as a whole.”
In two games this
season with Youngstown, Margeson has one assist,
eight penalty minutes and a +2. He will join Lake
Erie in Iowa tonight as the Monsters take on the
Iowa Stars. The Monsters are in their inaugural
season and are the top affiliate of the Colorado
Avalanche.
Former
hockey goaltender for the Banff Hockey Academy, Army
Pfc. Raymond Spencer Jr., 23 of Carmichael,
California was killed in Iraq. Spencer who joined
the Army to "serve his country" was a firefighter in
Placer Hills, California before joining the Army.
Spencer was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division in Fort Bliss, Texas. According to the US
Army Raymond was killed in Baghdad when insurgents
attacked his unit with homemade bombs and small
arms. In honour of Pfc. Spencer, California
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said that flags in
the Capitol of California will be flown at
half-staff.
Raymond
played two years in Banff, Alberta, Canada with the
BHA Icemen as the starting goaltender. Always the
kind of guy with a smile on his face and a positive
attitude in his heart, Ray worked hard to develop as
a hockey player and as a person. In his spare time
he would regularly volunteer to help coach the
women's hockey and youth hockey programs within the
community. After he finished his playing career he
continued to coach youth hockey in Sacramento,
California as he worked as a firefighter.
He
sacrificed his life to defend what he believed in,
helping to bring peace to this part of the world.
Raymond will be missed by all the staff and athletes
he played with in Banff. Our sincere thoughts go
out to the family and friends of Raymond Spencer Jr.
Air Force
Falcons rookie goaltender Andrew Volkening stopped
33 shots and was named the games 3rd star in the
Falcons first NCAA Frozen Four Tournament Game (the
West Regionals). Volkening played "magnificent"
according to coach Frank Serratore, and the Falcons
were in the game until late into the third period
when the Gophers pushed in a rebound to make the
final score 4-3. In post game interviews Andy
mentioned that the lost will be on his mind all
summer as he prepares for next season and perhaps a
trip back to the national championship.
Congratulations Andy on all of your hard work and
we'll get it done next year!
Sheffield
Steelers defencemen (one of Coach Pollitt's clients)
Mark Thomas has been named as a 1st alternate for
the Great Britain Ice Hockey team that will compete
in the IIHF World Hockey Championships in Slovenia
starting April 15th, 2007. Mark narrowly missed the
cut for the active roster of 22 (the limit allowed
in international play), but will fly with the team
to Slovenia for the tournament. Congratulations
Mark on all of your hard work and let's hope you get
some playing time in Slovenia!
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