The Coach’s ClipboardWhat a season, in my third year of head coach of the Dogs to see the team come from last place to first place and win a championship is

quite a accomplishment and I am proud of the boys for making it happen. Management and volunteers had a big impact on the season and who can take anything away from our players and our fans who were with us 100% every step of the way. This season showed that with the right players and right attitudes we can accomplish anything we set out to do. At the beginning of the season we had a plan where we outlined what we wanted to accomplish and how to do it, we stuck to our guns and despite a couple stumbles, we managed to go all the way and win the championship.

I am pleased to announce that the committee has extended my role as head coach and Shane Roses role as club president for another 3 years, so I’m excited to help the boys to stay on top of the ladder next season and beyond.

In the off season Shane and I will be recruiting a new import or two and some new Australian talent to refresh our bench and replace some of our older and retiring players, this will ensure the club has a winning future. Look for an even stronger team next season as we are determined to defend the Goodall cup and keep it at LCC where it belongs.

Finally a big thank you to the entire Dogs pack for making 2013 one to remember. See you all next Season, Ron

A Letter from the PresidentEstablished in 2002, the Sydney Ice Dogs Ice Hockey Team has always made it a priority to give back to the community. Whether it be by developing initiatives like the Pups Club where Ice Dogs players give free season passes to Sydney ice hockey players aged under 13 or partnering with the Kids with Cancer Foundation, our players also participate in health initiatives like World Hepatitis Day and the Love Your Liver Campaign. In the same way we value contributing to those in the community who most need our support, we look forward to your support as members of the Ice Dogs Fan Club. Get involved in 2014, come to our games and enjoy watching ice hockey played at an elite level. Help us ensure the future of our great sport and play a part in spurring us on to retain our title as Australian Ice Hockey League Champions - we look forward to seeing you at a game soon.

Shane Rose President - Sydney Ice Dogs.

Doggy News Ice“All the news thats fit to chew”

Kennel edition #1 28 november 2013

Plush Players (Limited Eddition) Coldy Holders (Standard) Lanyards

Wristbands

2014 official Merchandise

Season Recap It’s safe to say this year has been a success. We finished the year in first place, and proved to the rest of the country we deserved to be there. We left no doubt, we dominated both the reigning champions and also a strong Newcastle team to bring the cup home so Sydney.

It was an incredible journey that I am proud to be a part of. Before the season, I truly believed it was our year. There was a ton of work done in the offseason to piece together what we believed to be a championship team. In years past, many of our games turned into a circus. We would parade to the penalty box and other teams would capitalize on their opportunities. This year was a different environment, we realized we didn’t have to win on intimidation. Instead, we rallied around the skill set of guys like Simon and Punts. Playing with guys of that calibre raises everyone’s game. However, I feel as though our defense deserves the utmost recognition. This group of guys played exceptional all year and I’m really proud of what they accomplished.

Obviously Kimmer was the final piece to the puzzle. Having a guy like him behind us allows us to play with confidence. There were games where we played pretty miserable but came out with a win thanks to him. The three shootout wins proved to be the difference in the end of the year as well. He was without a doubt our biggest acquisition and we can’t wait to have him back next year.

The boys were thrilled to see the growing support from our fan base. Each year you have become louder and more supportive. We appreciate all the love in our home barn, on the road, and also the social media outlets. We were overjoyed to share the cup with you all in Melbourne. This league has so much potential so hopefully the support and fan base continues to grow exponentially. We are always happy to shake hands, sign autographs, and share beers after the games. It’s a humbling experience to walk down the streets in Sydney and see people wearing Ice Dogs merchandise. Please keep representing and help grow Ice Dog nation!

I’d like to take the opportunity to again thank everyone who volunteered their time behind the scenes towards this championship season. There are too many people to name individually and I don’t want to leave anyone out – thanks to all.

It has been an incredible journey with the ideal ending. It is now up to us to defend the title. I’m not satisfied, I want to feel this rush again next season! We will continue to get better in the off-season to prepare for battle. Everyone is going to have the Ice Dogs circled on their calendar and we are up for the challenge.

It is an honour to serve as your captain. I am incredibly proud of everyone involved in this organization. Thank you again.

Dogs then, Dogs now, Dogs win, Dogs plow!! WOOOOO!!

-Bert Malloy

The Captains Quest. -Bert Malloy

Our Very own Captain America.

The Goalie’s Nett. -Anthony Kimlin

Great Wall of KimlinOf the many famous quotes from top goaltenders, this one from Ken Dryden is my favorite. “Because the demands on the goalie are mostly mental, it means that for a goalie the biggest enemy is himself. Not a puck, not an opponent, not a quirk of size or style. The stress and anxiety he feels when he plays, the fear of failing, the fear of being embarrassed, the fear of being physically hurt, all symptoms of his position, in constant ebb and flow, but never disappearing. The successful goalie understands these neuroses, accept them, and put them under control. The unsuccessful goalie is distracted by them, his mind in knots. His body quickly follows.” The position is such an influential part of every game. That is why playing goal is fun. Each time you step on the ice you have an opportunity to be great and directly contribute to the team’s success. As Ken Dryden points out it is a high risk and high reward position but again that is where the fun lies. Knowing that every new game is a challenge of your skill, preparation, and metal strength as the last line of defense. What remains to be important is to embrace the challenge and grow every step of the way.

Bruiser BarksOn behalf of my sponsors Active Back Care and myself, I'd like to thank all our wonderful fans that have come to give me a hug, take photos and high fived me throughout the season. It has been a fantastic season and I was soooo happy to be in Melbourne to witness the amazing Ice Dogs convincingly and deservvadly win the 2013 Goodall Cup and be named the 2013 AIHL National Champions.

Also thank you to all those fans that have liked my page and posted comments and photos. Please continue to do so. Don't forget to also become a member of the Official Sydney Ice Dogs Fan Club and join in on the fun activities and help with some fundraising for the Doggies.

I look forward to licking you all in the new 2014 season when we try to go for 2 in a row. Woof Woof.

Our Very own Great Wall.

The 2013 AIHL season with the Ice Dogs was a great one. The team had confidence in each other and it showed on the ice. It was great to be a part of the Ice Dogs community and it was definitely some of the most enjoyable hockey I have ever played. 2014 will be even better as the ice Dogs get even stronger as an organization.

The President and board members welcome all of our fan club members on board and hope you like and enjoy our first edition newsletter.

The fan club was established on 24 September 2013 the office barriers are as follows.

President/Treasurer/Graphic Designer: Leanne Andrew StantonVice president/Proof reader: Yenda HaakSecretary: Alison Flynn

The main aim of the fan club is to raise funds for equipment, provide financial support, to provide first hand information and benefit for fan club members.

We now, can provide the following benefits to our fan members:• 10% off Ice Dogs membership.• 10% on ticketing for functions in 2014.• 10% on any travel on team bus in 2014.• To provide a newsletter monthly during the 2014 season.

We are in the process of making up membership cards, you can collect them at the pre season launch or the first Ice Dogs home game in 2014.

As per our Facebook page we ran a Christmas fundraiser that raised $150.00 We would like to thank all the people that participated, without your support it would not have been a successful first fundraiser.

During the 2014 season we will be conducting a progressive raffle. The prizes will be as follows 1st prize a signed Ice Dogs jersey framed.2nd prize a gift voucher to The Beer Factory valued at $160.00.3rd prize a 1.5 liter of Johnny Walker Red Label scotch.

Also on our Facebook page we conducted a vote of fan club members, for the Fan Choice Award. The winner will be announced at the Presentation night and made public on our Facebook page the day after. This award is proudly sponsed by The Beer Factory. Thank you to the people that participated in the voting.

If you have not joined or if you know someone that would like to join, please Email us at icedogs_pack@hotmail.com. As well send us any suggestions that you may have to help the Fan Clubbecome bigger and better.Once again thank you for your support and suggestions. Our next newsletter will be sent via email at the end of January 2014.

Some Gossip heard of late on the grape

vine is that Bert (Robert Malloy) has just

become an Australian Citizen that’s one

Aussie, one of the past Imports who is now an

Aussie is to return, and a new Aussie is to join

the team in 2014.. . .

So the question is

WHO is making room for the New comers!

????????

Now the Big Question on everybody lips

Is Anthony Kimlin Coming Back to play for the Dogs nextseason ? ?

I only just missed out on an opportunity to go to a game when I was in Nottingham, England a couple of years and developed an interest in it and never expected it to be here.

Having really no idea what to expect from a game of Ice Hockey and only experienced it through watching Mystery, Alaska and the Mighty Ducks movie franchise I was keen to go once I discovered we had it here and check it out when the season started.

The atmosphere before the game from the fans was really catching and set the mood for the game. The national anthem before the puck was dropped was a great touch. Once the puck was dropped the action was insanely fast and crazy loud.

Luckily I sat next someone who had a grasp of the rules and patient enough to explain the basics to me when I asked what was happening.

When I brought my partner to the next game she pretty much found it the same I did, once the game was over her head was spinning and she was asking “what just happened?” We both fell for the game and we each bought Jerseys to show our passion for the game.

We travelled as far as Canberra and I took my brother and his family to a game and our fellow Ice Dogs fans were kind enough to squeeze all 6 of us in. It is definitely an experience worth repeating over and over again.

Michael. M

Possible

We are looking at Having a BBQ at LCC in February/March.

Over December and January we will run an Expression of interest to get an idea of numbers before booking the area, also to see if it would be feasible to hold a Catch up BBQ before “2014 Season Launch.” ( Usually held in late March or Early April.)

We are going to organise for some of the players to be there and perhaps have a Banner painting thing going as well.

If any one has any Ideas just drop us an email at:

icedogs_pack@hotmail.com

Febuary or March Pre SeaSon catch uP bbQ.