Tonight and last night were a lot of fun. Great competition while so many of the players had so much fun. The bantam and midget aged players are learning for the junior players. The junior players have been fantastic mentors to all of the younger players who are developing quite nicely.
It is great to see this brand of ice hockey right here at the Fort Myers Skatium. In so many places venues and forums players coaches and parents focus on the wins goals assists points etc . Here sure the kids want to score and win. Why not it is the American way to be ultra competitive. However, you folks are pioneers in first wring an environment where player development is just as important as the goal assist or win. No this is not Rec hockey. Far from it. In fact this is as good as any Tier I or AAA program in Florida. The skill level presented here by the Eels Junior players is second to none. The key here is we integrate these players with high school age players i.e., Banatam and Midget guys and wow. So much fun to watch
I have to complement the junior guys as they not only come out to the games but many attend the practices as well
As a reminder we are off next week. We want everyone to have a holiday with your families and not focus on ice hockey. Thanksgiving is meant for families and should be enjoyed by families. All too often as mites squirts peewees bantams and midgets we were obligated to attend some “Thanksgiving Hockey Tournament” sure they were fun but now for this year let’s relax and enjoy your family and love ones.
See you all in two weeks
Coach Frank