Markham Waxers Early Bird Tournament
16 May 2012
The Markham Waxers are pleased to invite you to our 16th annual Early Bird Hockey Tournament being held September 14-16, 2012 at Canlan Ice Sports Scarborough. This OMHA sanctioned tournament is hosted by the Markham Waxers Midget A Team.
Tournament Information
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Five divisions: Novice, Minor Atom, Atom, Minor Peewee, Minor Bantam
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Two levels: A and AE
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Each team is guaranteed three games
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All games are 10-10-15 minute periods
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Games begin 8:00 am on Friday and continue on Saturday and Sunday mornings
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Some teams will play two games on Friday
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Semi-finals and Championship games will be played on Sunday
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Body checking only in Minor Peewee and Minor Bantam divisions
Entry Fee
$875.00 per team
NO GATE FEES
Make cheques payable to Markham Waxers
Entry fees must accompany your application
How to Apply
Forward completed application and cheque to
Markham Waxers Early Bird Tournament
6140 16th Avenue
Markham, ON L3P 3K8
Confirmation will be emailed to the team when both application and cheque are received. Attach a copy of your team roster. A copy of your approved roster will be required at the tournament when you register your team. Applications will not be accepted after September 1, 2012.
Our Early Bird Tournament has sold out in each of the past 15 years. Don’t be disappointed—Register Today!
If you have any questions, please contact Deb Larsen at 905.471.8820 or admin@waxers.com. We look forward to seeing you at the tournament.
Jersey Sizing
25 Apr 2012
When: May 18-19, 2012
Where: Markham District Veterans Association Hall
7 Washington Street
Markham
Friday, May 18, 2012
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Station A |
Station B |
Station C |
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5-6pm |
Novice AAA |
M.Peewee AAA |
Super 7's |
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6-7pm |
M.Atom AAA |
M.Bantam AAA |
Peewee AAA |
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7-8pm |
Atom AAA |
Bantam AAA |
M.Midget AAA |
Saturday, May 19, 2012
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9-10am |
Novice AA |
Peewee A |
M.Bantam A |
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10-11am |
Novice A |
Peewee AE |
M.Bantam AA |
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11-12pm |
Novice AE |
M.Peewee AE |
M.Peewee A |
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12-1pm |
M.Atom AE |
Atom AA |
Bantam AA |
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1-2pm |
Lunch |
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2-3pm |
M.Atom A |
M.Peewee AA |
M.Midget AE |
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3-4pm |
M.Atom AA |
Peewee AA |
Midget AE |
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4-5pm |
Atom A |
M.Midget AA |
Midget A |
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5-6pm |
Atom AE |
Bantam A |
Midget AA |
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6-7pm |
M.Bantam AE |
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Midget AAA |
Permission to Skate Forms
11 Apr 2012
Our online PTS form request is now available here. You will receive an email confirmation when we have received the request. When approved, you will receive an email reply containing your Permission to Skate.
We only issue PTS forms for AAA / AA / A / AE players who were registered in Markham Minor Hockey Association during the 2011-2012 hockey season.
If you want to try out for a Waxers AAA / AA / A team, you have to get a PTS form from the association with which you played during the 2011-2012 hockey season.
Be sure to check your spam folder. Please mark donotreply@waxers.com as a safe sender to ensure delivery to your Inbox.
Atom AAA Team: OMHA Champions and OHF Silver Medalists!
10 Apr 2012
The Markham Waxers Atom AAA team won the OMHA Championships. Then they went undefeated during round robin play at the OHF Championship Tournament and captured the Silver Medal. We are so proud of our coaching staff and the players. What a great season—Go Waxers Go!
Waxers Drafted in OHL
09 Apr 2012
We are pleased to announce that two Waxers players were drafted in the OHL Priority Selection on April 7th.
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Kegan Blasby was selected by the Kitchener Rangers with the 16th pick in the 6th round
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Matt Adams was selected by the Sudbury Wolves with the 13th pick in the 13th round
Congratulations to both and good luck moving forward!
Minor Hockey Roots of Ontario-Born Players in NHL, AHL, NCAA and CHL
25 Mar 2012
Minor Hockey Roots of Ontario-Born Players in NHL, AHL, NCAA and CHL
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Richmond Hill: - The Ontario Minor Hockey Association [OMHA] is proud to announce that there are more Ontario-born players competing in the NHL, AHL, NCAA and CHL this season who played in the OMHA than any other minor hockey organization.
Research was conducted by evaluating current rosters of teams in the NHL, AHL, NCAA and CHL and cross-referencing their birthplace with their minor hockey playing career. Some players shared their minor hockey careers between the OMHA and either ALLIANCE Hockey, Greater Toronto Hockey League and/or Ottawa District Hockey Association. Those players are noted in the research.
KEY RESULTS
NHL Players Summary - 203 total players
Ontario Minor Hockey Association [OMHA] 65 players [32%]
ALLIANCE Hockey [MHAO] 46 players [23%]
Greater Toronto Hockey League [GTHL] 45 players [22%]
Ottawa District Hockey Association [ODHA] 26 players [13%]
Hockey Northwestern Ontario [HNO] 11 players [5%]
Northern Ontario Hockey Association [NOHA] 10 players [5%]
95/203 [47%] - NHL Players played in at least one season in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association
NHL Prospects Summary - 182 total players
Ontario Minor Hockey Association [OMHA] 74 players [41%]
Greater Toronto Hockey League [GTHL] 48 players [26%]
ALLIANCE Hockey [MHAO] 36 players [20%]
Ottawa District Hockey Association [ODHA] 15 players [8%]
Hockey Northwestern Ontario [HNO] 5 players [3%]
Northern Ontario Hockey Association [NOHA] 4 players [2%]
89/182 [48%] - NHL Prospect Players played in at least one season in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association
For more information please contact: Matt Rhodes, Ontario Minor Hockey Association P: [905] 780-2155 E-mail:matt.rhodes@omha.net
About the Ontario Minor Hockey Association
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association, founded in 1935, is the largest minor hockey association in the world and oversees a participant base of 300,000 consisting of players, coaches, trainers, officials, hockey volunteers and parents across the province. The OMHA has 246 active member minor hockey associations and annually coordinates 45 leagues and approximately 600 development clinics throughout Ontario. For more information, visit www.omha.net.
2012-2013 Coaches
24 Feb 2012
The coaches for the 2012-2013 season has been posted here.
Our Waxer Hall of Champions
23 Feb 2012
To document our history and our Waxers' team accomplishments over the many seasons, the Association is contacting current and previous Head Coaches and Managers to complete a list of our Markham Waxer Hall of Champions. The information will be used to update and develop a comprehensive list for the website, plus put together a photo album for each season with a photo and article on each team.
The Association is looking for our teams' Champion and Finalist information. If you were part of a previous or current team that has been a Champion or Finalist in your Division or a Tournament, please look at the section on our website under Hall of Champions to see if your team is listed. If you team is not listed, please send the following information and a photo to Jenn Bigioni at djbigioni@sympatico.ca. If any information is missing, please send it along too.
Information needed:
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Team name
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Hockey season year
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Date of Championship game
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Name of Tournament
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Location
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Roster, including all players, Coaching Staff and Manager
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Short article about the series or tournament.
The Neil Bullock Scholarship Award
20 Feb 2012
Submit your application for this Award and receive $500.00 towards your post-secondary education. All Markham Waxer Midget Players, who have not won the award prior are eligible to apply.
How to apply?:
1. In 250 words or more, write an essay on the following:
“Why I play Minor Hockey and what life lessons
I have learned in my hockey playing years?”
2. Submit a copy of your first report card from the 2011-12 school year.
All entries must be submitted to the Markham Waxer Office at Mount Joy Arena by March 9, 2012. Include a copy of your essay and report card in a sealed envelope and ensure the outside of the envelope includes your name and Waxer team name. Include your name, phone number and e-mail address with your essay.
The Award winner will be announced at the
Markham Waxers Players’ Banquet on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
3rd Annual Markham Waxers Players’ Banquet
01 Feb 2012
All Markham Waxer Players, Coaches, Trainers & Staff are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Markham Waxers Players’ Banquet.
The evening will showcase the commitment and dedication of all Markham Waxer teams throughout the 2011-2012 season.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Crystal Fountain Ballroom
Markham, Ontario
6:30-9:00 pm
All Players and Team Staff are guests of the Markham Waxers Hockey Club.
The evening will include:
Three-course meal including soft drinks, coffee and tea
Award presentations
Video & Photo Slideshows
And much, much more.
Cash bar is available throughout the evening.
See you all there
