Dallas Ice Jets

Congratulations to the Ice Jets 18U AA-Ramsay team for going undefeated en route to winning the 2A Tier II USA Hockey National Championship in Rochester, New York, Sunday. We are proud of our Jets!

Game 1: Ice Jets 4, Great Falls 2.
Game 2: Ice Jets 4, Idaho Steelheads 3.
Game 3: Ice Jets 4, Phoenix Firebirds 1.
Quarterfinals: Ice Jets 5, CLCF RI 1.
Semifinals: Ice Jets 7, Spokane Jr. Chiefs 3.

Finals: Ice Jets 6, South Florida 5.

The Ice Jets congratulate alumnus Jacob Fallon for his invitation to join the top 100 players available for the 2010 Entry Draft in Toronto at the end of May for the annual NHL Scouting Combine.

This year's invitation list includes top prospects from all corners of the globe. The Combine, which will run May 24-29, is an opportunity for teams to meet and interview prospects, as well as see them tested in an off-ice setting.

Dr. Jack Blatherwick accepted an invitation from the Ice Jets to visit our hockey association and new Jets Academy April 3. Dr. Blatherwick is a world-renowned physiologist and played an instrumental role in helping lead the 1980 Team USA to a Gold Medal in Lake Placid. Dr. Blatherwick is currently employed by the Washington Capitals as their strength and conditioning coach. He is also a columnist for hockey magazines including “Lets Play Hockey."

Dr. Blatherwick observed and interacted with players at the April 3 Ice Jets Combine and Talent Identification Camp.

"We are just thrilled that Jack would take the time out of his schedule to evaluate our program and give Dallas players a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet him," said Hockey Director Karson Kaebel."

"All the young hockey players who have watched the movie "Miracle" will have a chance to be introduced to the mastermind behind the training Herb Brooks used for his team" added Ice Jets Hockey Director Paul Taylor. “And it will be awesome for kids to be with a coach who trains reigning MVP and Capitals star Alex Ovechkin.”

Dr. Blatherwick has a Ph.D. in physiology from the University of Minnesota. He has 40 years of experience from Olympic, NHL, and collegiate teams. He was the team physiologist for the Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars and currently works for the Washington Capitals. He was also a coach/physiologist on the U.S. Olympic hockey teams in 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1994.

Herb Brooks once proclaimed Dr. Jack Blatherwick as the best hockey training physiologist in the world. “Jack was way ahead of his time in hockey training" said Brooks.

Congratulations to Ice Jets Player of the Year Garret Peterson (shown at right) from the Midget Major U18 AAA team.

We'd also like to recognize the player-of-the-year the finalists who were recognized at the annual Ice Jets banquet: Mite AA: Noah Schembri; Mite AAA: Stephen Higgins; 2000 AA: Roope Raikaa; 1999 AAA: Josiah Liszewski; Squirt AA: James Kimball Johnson; U12 AA: Christopher Rodo; 1997 AAA: Jack Kelly; 1995 AAA: Dominic de la Guardia; U14 AA: Stephan Puente; U16 A: Dylan Bernard; U16 AA: David Dzumba; U16 AAA: Blake Box; and, U18 Prep: Matt Robinson.

More than 400 people attended the event February 27 at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch.

Congratulations to the entire Kaebel Family on the birth of:

Ezekiel Craig Kaebel.

Born January 23, 2010 weighing 6 lbs 11 oz and 19 inches long. He is the fourth child for Coach Karson and his lovely wife, Shannon. The proud parents say he is a very peaceful baby with little brown curls. What a cutie!

Ice Jets sweep Midget Major AAA Canada Cup

Congratulations to the Ice Jets Midget Major Tier I team for winning Canada Cup Midget Major AAA in Windsor, Ontario. The Jets swept the tournament, including a 5-4 win over the London Jr. Knights in the finals. Shown here is Ice Jets Midget Major AAA Captain Mason Miller accepting the trophy.

Congratulations to the Ice Jets-Higgins Mites team for winning the Oktoberfest Tournament in Oklahoma City. The team scored 35 goals in four games, led by Payton Carter and Dawson Bradford. The strong offensive performance was enhanced by the play in the corners and in front of the net by Cade McClain, Evan Paquette, Hunter Berry, and Connor “Bull” Carlisle.

The team gave up only one goal during the tournament, with shutouts registered by goalies Noah Singleton and Austin Compton. The defense controlled the games and pitched in on scoring, including Shane Weatherly, Ryan Robinson, Peter Adams, and Stephen “Higgy” Higgins.

Midget Major Platinum Division

Congratulations to the 18U-Ramsay team for winning the Midget Major Platinum division championship at the 6th Annual Texas Shootout!