Just a few years ago, the 12U Greenville storm won their first ever 2hot4Ice regional championship at SGAA in Snellvile, Georgia.
Those kids raised that championship trophy and did a victory lap aournd the rink in the same way you see pros hoist the Stanley Cup in the NHL! To these kids, it was the pinnacle of their young careers and was the start of something amazing.
Those memories are ingrained in their minds and it’s those types of moments that youth sports are all about!
They are not kids anymore and as seasons changed, so did the names: Some of the names worn proudly on their jerseys were the Carolina Kodiak’s, Grizzlies and now they are known as Team Carolina! In fact, we might have to add “…of the south” since there is another Team Carolina from the North of Carolina. We will talk about them soon…
For now, it is this core of kids who have been trained by some of the best teachers in the game! It is very obvious that these teams have been well coached and developed by their performance on the rink and at tournaments everywhere. This group has shared the rink with some of the BIGGEST NAMES in the game of Roller Hockey. Anyone heard of Dave Fromm (former Team USA “Gold Medal” Head Coach)? Or how about Itan Chavira!? This kid IS the Ovechkin of Roller Hockey today!
Today, the teams have been left in EXCELLENT HANDS in Gibson and Szabo. These two guys have not only taken over but have helped the players grow in even more levels.
When your watching hockey at Dreamsports on June 24-28, 2009 at the 2009 National Games, look for the Team Carolina 16Gold, 16Silver and 18U to make a loud statement heard and felt by everyone in Raleigh!
Not only will Team Carolina be on everyones radar at Nationals in about 28 days from today, but also watch for Valken Hockey! Check their site out now on www.valkenhockey.com.
At the VALKEN site, you will see what the next big thing in Roller Hockey looks like! Trust us, every player in the game will know who Valken is in a very, very short time. Their equipment, apparel and the entire brand is “KILLER!” You have to check these guys out!
Get the Lawn chairs and Hibachi ready because the ultimate Roller Hockey festival is coming to Raleigh, North Carolina on June 24-29, 2009.
The 2Hot4Ice National Games….
See you there…
