We are now accepting coaching applications for our York Simcoe Express midget team for the 2008-2009 season. Kindly submit your written resume to Greig Baxter, V.P. of Hockey Operations, 93 Tulip Street, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 1C6.

AGM - The York Simcoe Express Annual General Meeting will be held on May 27, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Ray Twinney Lounge 2. Please note that the positions that come open are based on odd years and even years. As this is an even year (2008-2009 season), the positions that are open for election or nomination are as follows:
VP Hockey Operations
Secretary
Publicity
Registrar
Ice Director

Please note for tryouts: The OMHA is strictly enforcing that ALL players trying out for YSE must register at their home centers and receive a permission to skate from that center before attending tryouts. By ALL players - this means ALL players - i.e. major and minor years, currently playing with YSE. There are no exceptions to this!

York Simcoe Express is now accepting coaching applications for the 2008/2009 hockey season. All applications must be received by February 8, 2007. The applications are to be mailed to GREIG BAXTER, Director of Hockey Operations, 93 Tulip Street, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 1C6.

YSE RAFFLE WINNERS
Grand Prize (Toronto Maple Leaf Night Out—2 Platinum Club Leaf Tickets for February 5, 2008 game vs. Florida Panthers, Limo ride and dinner at Wayne Gretzky’s) C. Maynard
Second Prize (Maple Leaf Platinum Club Tickets for February 5, 2008 game vs. Florida Panthers) Stefanie Giacomazzo
Third Prize (Raptors Red Tickets for February 1 game vs. L.A. Lakers) Kotsopoulos (Family Name only)

Letter from Debbie Davies

As our season progresses, I would like to thank all parents, coaches, trainers, managers and the York Simcoe Express executive that volunteer their time to make our hockey so successful for our players.

There is one individual who has been a volunteer with our organization for ten years.  His name is Greig Baxter.  There is no measure of self promotion in Greig Baxter who is our V.P. of Hockey Operations.  However, upon a little “digging” there is a remarkable story to be told about a special man and his continued commitment to our passion - hockey.  During his many years of service, Greig has displayed a selfless dedication to the enhancement of hockey.  He portrays characteristics of dedication, positive attitude, fair play and an overwhelming desire and passion for the game.

Not one member in this organization has given more effort and none has given so freely of their time as Greig Baxter.  While the rest of are enjoying a relaxing Sunday afternoon in the summer, Greig will have the pleasure of attending an appeals hearing in Toronto or having an irate parent park on his front lawn demanding a waiver.

Greig is the heartbeat and backbone of our association. No one knows exactly how many hours he has logged as a YSE volunteer, but the results are very visible, because as we all know, YSE is one of the finest organizations around.  He has made our organization grow in such a positive direction.  We all value his responsibility, his actions and his commitment.  He is up front with everyone involved in this organization.  He hides nothing.

Greig has brought honour to our association through his outstanding contributions to the development and growth of hockey.  He has done it all.  He has a long history of supporting hockey and children.  He started coaching in 1972 in the MTHL.  He was past President and OMHA Director of Sutton Minor Hockey, the OMHA Director of Georgina AA Minor Hockey up to the present time, he was the General Manager of the Bradford Bulls, Assistant General Manager of the Newmarket Hurricanes, and manager of various York Simcoe Express teams, and he currently attends monthly ETA meetings.  He is now a life time member of the York Simcoe Express Hockey Association.  For the past five years, Greig and his wife Paulla have taken on a challenging and rewarding job as foster parents.

How many people can boast of putting together a successful and continuous organization such as the York Simcoe Express Hockey Association.  Only the very best.  Greig Baxter is one of those few.

Debbie Davies
Publicity Director
York Simcoe Express Hockey Association