06-08-09

This is an initial update for Student/Athletes and Parents regarding the 2009-10 Season for the University Of Arkansas Hockey Club. The website will be updated throughout the Summer as we prepare for the upcoming season. Special thanks to Michael Bugbee: Director of Hockey/Assistant Coach and Scott McDowell: Scheduler/Tournament Director.

1) Introduction:
Rick Desjardins-Head Coach: 48 yrs old.
• Played 15 years in Ontario, Canada.
• Level 4 USA Coaching Certification.
• 15 years Coaching various level thru Midget AAA. (Ontario, Michigan, Ohio, Texas)
• Past Director of various Hockey/Goaltending Schools.
• Canadian National Mile Champion.
• Received Full Athletic Track Scholarship.
• Married with 2 Children (16/19)
** 2 Assistant Coaches TBA

2) Pre-Camp/ Tryouts: To be held at the Jones Center in Springdale. AR.
Pre-Camp: August 17-19. 2 hours ice each day focusing on conditioning and skills.
Tryouts: August 20-22. 3 Scrimmage games with Refs. Will post 23 Player Varsity Roster 8/23.
* Pre Camp “is not” mandatory to tryout for team.
** Jersey Fittings Sunday 8/23.
*** Pre Register for both sessions with email to Michael Bugbee.

3) Practice/Dryland:
Dryland: All selected players will be put in groups for Strength/Conditioning training 2 days per week for the entire season. All selected players must turn in Class schedule to Team.

Practices: Every Tuesday and Thursday 8:15pm-10pm@ Jones Center. In addition to practices, players will be required to play in the Weds. Night Non-Checking Mens league in Springdale.

4) Game Schedule: Final Schedule TBA.

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION

Sept. 4/5 UT-Arlington Fayetteville, AR
Sept. 11/12 U of Kansas Kansas City, KS
Sept. 18/19 BYE WEEK
Sept. 25/26 Missouri State U Fayetteville, AR
Oct. 2/3 BYE WEEK
Oct. 8-10 Silver Sticks 3gms Dallas, TX *
Oct. 16/17 U of Mississippi Fayetteville, AR
Oct. 23/24 Robert Morris U Springfield, IL
Oct. 30/31 U of Alabama Fayetteville, AR
Nov. 6/7 U of Georgia Fayetteville, AR
Nov. 13/14 BYE WEEK
Nov. 20/21 LSU Baton Rouge, LA
Nov. 27/28 TBA 2 games Dallas, TX*
Dec. 4/5 BYE WEEK
Dec. 11/12 So. Illinois U Edwardsville, IL
Dec. 18/19 BYE WEEK
Dec. 26-29 Tourney 4gms Dallas, TX*
Jan.1/2 BYE WEEK
Jan. 8/9 Mississippi St. U Tupelo, MS
Jan. 15/16 Missouri State U Springfield, MO
Jan. 22/23 Tulane U Fayetteville, AR
Jan. 29/30 SMU Dallas, TX
Feb. 5/6 U of Texas Austin, TX
Feb. 12/13 BYE WEEK
Feb. 19/20 ACHA Regionals Qualifier: TBA
Feb. 26-28 S.E.C Champ TBA

Mar. 10-13 ACHA Div.3 National Championship. FT Meyers, FL.
Hosted by Florida Gulf Coast University

*Teams being considered for above games: UTSA, UNT, A&M, Tennessee, LSU-Lafayette, Florida, Nebraska.

5) Academic/Behavioral Standards: These are being work on by the Academic Advisor/Discipline board. All Players will be held accountable to the same level or higher as those Student Athletes competing at the NCAA level. Issues such as Grades/Alcohol/Drugs/Behavior and Commitment, will be covered by the Coaching Staff at tryouts. Total Accountability with a NO Tolerance policy will be in place.

Costs:
Although final costs are being worked on, we anticipate the costs at approx. $1,500 per player. This will include Jerseys, Helmets and Gloves. We will be working on Sponsors to help reduce the cost for each player. Please contact Micheal Bugbee if you or your Company is interest in becoming an official Sponsor of the Hockey Club. Coaches are NOT paid..

Team Goals/Objectives:

Arkansas is currently a Div. 3 Club team. It will be our Goal to become a Div. 2 team by 2010-11 and a Div. 1 Club team by 2011-12. It will be imperative for us to impress the Ranking Polls each week with strong performances in order to qualify for Regionals and Nationals. Winning the S.E.C this year will be mandatory. Come to Tryouts in shape and ready to get the season started, as we are anticipating up to 50 players competing for spots.

2008 Div. 3 Nationals
Champs: Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan.
Runner Up: Florida Gulf Coast University

OFF SEASON PREPARATION WILL BE KEY. GOOD LUCK.

COACH DESJARDINS: HEAD COACH
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HOCKEY CLUB

 

 

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