Summer Golf Outing Are you looking forward to hitting the links this summer? If so, now is
your chance to join the Friends of the Stars for a golf outing to
benefit the Glenview Stars Hockey Association. The golf outing will be
held on Monday, August 25, at the Old Orchard Country Club. Cost is
$225 per golfer or $800 for a foursome. Cost includes: 18 holes of golf
with cart (scramble format), lunch, beer or wine on the course, dinner,
open bar, a raffle, silent auction and awards. If you cannot join us
golf, come for lunch at $25 per person or for dinner at $75 per person. SPACE IS LIMITED and filling up fast! If interested, complete the
attached form and send it in with a check. Sponsorships are also available...and any silent auction items that can
be donated will be greatly appreciated! Contact Bill Brush at omnigfx@mindspring.com, cell# 847-404-0100, or Liz
Brush at lbbrushwerks@yahoo.com, cell# 847-309-2316 with any questions. Download the Golf Outing Flyer Summer Skates Summer Skates will start July 10 and run for 5 weeks. Each session is 90 minutes long and consists of a combination of skills and scrimmages. Sessions will be run by the 2008-09 coaching staff. Since the Glenview Ice Center is closed for renovations, the Stars have obtained ice at Buffalo Grove for all Summer Skates. Watch your mailbox for a flyer. Information will also be posted at www.glenviewstars.org. Here is the schedule: Thursdays 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 Mites: 6-7:30 pm; Squirts: 7:40-9:10 pm; Peewees and Bantams: 8-9:30 pm (last session for this group only on 8/8 from 7-8:30 pm.) Fee: $150 for 5 sessions; $130 for 4 sessions; $110 for 3 sessions. Download the Summer Skate Signup Sheet Our Award Winning Coaches and Teams
Coach of the Year: Glenview Stars Coach Jim Philbin was the recipient of the Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Award for “Coach of the Year” at a luncheon in April honoring him and several other award winners. Jim Philbin is currently a coach for the Glenview Stars organization. Jim Philbin has been the Glenbrook South High School Varsity Head Coach and Hockey Director for 18 years. He has coached Team Illinois AAA teams as well as the Glenview Stars AA programs. His Glenview Stars Peewee AA Team took 2nd place in 2000.
Jim’s Glenbrook South High School teams won the 2006 State Champion’s Red Division, the 1995 State Champion’s White Division and were the 1999 Runner Up Red Division. Through his leadership, GBS teams also made it to the State Final Four in 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2007.
Jim Philbin has received many other Coaching Awards for his outstanding work in hockey. In 2000, he was honored as the Chicago Showcase Coach. In 2005, Jim was given the Coach of the Year award by AHAI. In 2006, Hockey Stop Magazine honored Jim with their Coach of the Year Award. Congratulations Jim and good luck in the upcoming season!
Commendation: On May 22, 2008, the Glenview Park District Board of Commissioners honored the Glenview Stars Girls Hockey team, coaches, managers and parents. The team was recognized for its 3rd place finish at the Blackhawk Cup State Tournament and for its 1st place finish in the 41st Annual Brampton Canadettes Women's Hockey Tournament, Novice A level. The Park District Board recognized and congratulated everyone on their commitment and dedication to young female athletes in our community and to women's hockey in general. Please join us in congratulating the players, coaches, and parents who made the Glenview Stars Girls Hockey team's first season a memorable one. Garage Sale Fundraiser June 21 and 22
The Glenview Stars Girls team is holding a garage sale fundraiser on June 21 and June 22 outside the Glenview Ice Center. Rain dates are June 28 and 29. All proceeds benefit the Stars Girls' U10 team. The proceeds will be used to defray the costs the girls and their families incur skating on two teams. Donations of any and all items will be accepted and tax receipts will be provided. Donations can be dropped off on the day of the sale or arrangements can be made to drop off items in advance. Contact Liz Brush, bbrushwerks@yahoo.com , with any questions. Chicago Blackhawks Youth Hockey Camps The Chicago Blackhawks Youth Hockey Camps are hosting five day dream camps in our area. As a special benefit to Stars' families, the Blackhawks Camps are offering discounts. See more below: IMMEDIATE GLENVIEW STARS TEAM BENEFITS Sign up by Friday, July 1st and receive $50 discount on the camp registration fee for select camp locations. The three camp locations include… 1. Rolling Meadows, Monday, July 14th – Friday, July 18th at West Meadows Ice Rink 2. Vernon Hills, Monday July 21st – Friday, July 25th at Glacier Ice Rink 3. Hoffman Estates, Monday, August 11th – Friday, August 15th at Hoffman Estates Ice Rink Glenview Stars Youth Hockey Members will pay just $485 (on the $535 camp). To receive this discount, simply enter "GLENVIEWSTARS2008" on the final shopping cart check out page where you are prompted to "redeem a promotional code." LIMITED NUMBER OF DISCOUNTED SPOTS We will limit the number of families that may receive this to 15 and if we reach that number, we will look and see if we can extend it further. To learn more about Chicago Blackhawks Youth Hockey Camps, you may visit www.blackhawkscamps.com
The website provides complete schedule and camp curriculum information. Additionally, you may call us at 312-226-0002 and register by phone. Steve Funteas Named Glenview Stars Top Bantam Coach The Glenview Stars are thrilled to announce that Steve Funteas is returning to the Stars organization as the Stars' top Bantam coach. Steve brings a wealth of coaching experience and expertise to his new role as top Bantam coach for the Stars. He coached for the Glenview house league from 1990-99 and for the Stars from 1990-2005. From 1999-2005, he coached Midget AA major and minor teams, Bantam A and Squirt AA teams for the Stars. From 1996-2003, he was the head coach of the Buffalo Grove varsity boys hockey team. From 2005 to the present, he coached the Falcons Bantam AA team and helped with the Bantam A and Midget minor AA teams. In the 2006-07 season, he coached the DePaul University men's hockey team. In addition to his coaching experience he has attained a Level 5 Masters coaching certification. Steve will start his new role this spring and will coach the top Bantam team in the upcoming 2008-09 season. The Stars invite all Bantam players to meet Steve at the Bantam skills session next Tuesday, April 15, at 7:05 pm in Buffalo Grove. You don’t need to be on the Bantam spring roster to attend. Steve is also looking forward to seeing you this summer during the Bantam summer skates. *Steve can't wait to share his passion for the game with the Stars and is looking forward to returning to the organization that taught his own children the game of hockey. Team News NIHL A2 Major Champtionship Game -- Stars Blue vs Stars Red It was an all Glenview Stars A2 NIHL Championship Game! On Saturday March 8 our two Glenview Stars' A2 Major teams (Red - coached by Rich Callaghan and Neal Pagano and Blue - coached by Mike Weiss and Mark Dieker) battled it out at Allstate Arena in the NIHL Championship Game. For the second year in a row, Coaches Mike Weiss and Mark Dieker brought home the NIHL Championship Banner. In a hard fought game that came down to the wire, the Blue team scored with 43 seconds left in regulation to win 3-2. We are happy to report that the Red team didn't let the loss get them down as they roared back on Sunday to defeat Winnetka Gold 5-0 to take first place in the Winnetka Cup Tournament. Look for the new banners and the trophy at GIC. Go A2s. It was a great effort by both teams and we congratulate all the players on having a tremendous season. Mite Bronze takes Winnetka Cup Congratulations to the Mite Bronze team on their first place finish in
the Winnetka Cup earlier this month. The team went 3-0 in the round
robin with victories over Wilmette, Evanston and Winnetka, and beat
Winnetka 4-2 in the championship game. It was a complete team effort
with contributions from all the kids and a great ending to a memorable
season for Mite Bronze.
Stars Spring 2008 Hockey Thanks to all those who attended and helped out with Spring Tryouts.  Who is eligible? Mites (2000 and younger)
Squirts (’98–’99)
PeeWees (’96–’97)
Bantams (’94–’95) What is the program? The program consists of eight skills sessions and four 3 on 3’s. The Stars will field tournament and non-tournament teams at every level. Fees for non-tournament teams will be $450 and will include eight games against other northern Illinois hockey associations. For players who are looking for more competition, the Stars are offering a tournament team at each level. Tournament players’ fees will be $595, which includes two
tournaments and additional game practices. Goalies $200. Where is the program? Since the Glenview Ice Center will be closed for renovations, the Stars have
obtained ice at the Vernon Hills (March) and Buffalo Grove (April, May).
A complete spring schedule of all skills sessions, 3 on 3’s and games will be
available after game scheduling occurs March 17. When are Tryouts? For non-tournament players the program runs March 11 to May 10. For tournament
players the program starts March 11 and ends with a tournament May 17–18. Player
evaluations and tournament team selections will take place on these dates:
Mites: March 11, Vernon Hills at 5:50 pm
Squirts: March 11, Vernon Hills at 7:00 pm
PeeWees: March 12, Vernon Hills at 6:10 pm
Bantams: March 12, Vernon Hills at 7:20 pm Skills will run Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3 on 3’s will run on the weekends along
with most games. Mandatory Checking Clinics
The Stars are offering 2 checking clinics for FREE to all Stars' '07-'08 players! These will be taught by Jim Philbin and Dave Maciuk. These clinics are mandatory for each player who is moving from Squirt to PeeWee. - Thurs Mar 6 - 6:10pm-7:10pm @ VH
- Sunday Mar- 9 9:20am-10:20am @ VH
Added Bonus If you sign up for the Stars’ Spring Program, you can hone your stick handling skills at the three day CANYOUHANDLEIT stick handling clinic, for only $50.00. The clinic will be at Vernon Hills:
March 3 6:20pm–7:20pm Mites/Squirts, 7:30pm–8:30pm PeeWees/Bantams
March 4 5:50pm–6:50pm Mites/Squirts, 7:20pm–8:20pm PeeWees/Bantams
March 5 6:10pm–7:10pm Mites/Squirts, 7:20pm–8:20pm PeeWees/Bantams It is being taught by the Stars’ own Sylvain Turcotte and Arik Lebda.
Players not enrolled on the Stars’ Spring Program will pay $75.00 for the clinic. 2007-2008 Season Was a Great One the end of the 2007-2008 hockey season is upon us. Our teams enjoyed success during the NIHL season and in tournaments and the Mite Gold and the U10 Girls teams brought home Championship flags. Our A2 Major teams are doing very well and are looking forward to starting the playoffs. The Stars have started new traditions, including Super Game Days and the Skate a Thon. We are looking forward to a terrific spring program, where skill development will be emphasized and games will be played for fun. A2 Congratulations to our A2 Major Red and Major Blue teams on making the NIHL playoffs. Games start this week. Mite Gold Congratulations to the Glenview Stars Mite Gold team on their second place finish in the NIHL tournament. After losing the first game of the NIHL round robin to Northbrook 2-1, the Stars rallied to beat their archrival the Express and the heavily favored first place Hawks. They played the Vikings in the Championship game and although they lost the game, they proudly brought home a NIHL second place flag that will hang from the rafters of the Glenview Ice Center for years to come! Girls U10 Congratulations to the Glenview Stars very first girls team on their third place finish in the Blackhawk Cup. The U10 girls were just one victory away from the Championship game when they lost to their archrival, Evanston, 4-2. They came back the next day to beat the Huskies 3-2 and brought home a third place flag. We are looking forward to seeing the girls compete again next year. Bantam Silver
*And, congratulations to the Bantam Silver team on their tournament championship in the Indianapolis President's Day Cup Tournament. The team went 4-0-1, with three come from behind victories. The most exciting was against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Down 4-2 with 2 minutes left the Stars rallied to score 3 goals in 58 seconds. The championship was a real team effort. 11 players scored and Michael Bisioulis and Garrison Sanipass had hat tricks. Goalies Cam Irwin and Zev Grumet-Morris were named tournament MVP's. Check out this week's Glenview Announcements for details on the victory. We Need You We know you may not have time to join the Board but would like to help the organization. Do you have external PR experience? Then you can help us communicate with local publications. Do you like to write or take photographs? Then you can help with this Newsletter. Are you good with numbers? Then become the treasurer to the organization. To offer your time and talents, contact us at info@glenviewstars.org. |