2010 / 2011 Season

 
2011 HEAD SHOT RULE CHANGE

The 2011 Hockey Canada AGM has addressed the issue of Head Contact and continued commitment to zero tolerance measures in this area, and has implemented Rule Changes which will come into effect immediately for the 2011-2012 season. It is important that all parents / players familiarize themselves with the new rule. Please click here to review  details on the changes

.: September 09, 2011

 
YSEHA MAJOR MIDGET TRYOUTS
The York Simcoe Express Hockey Association is pleased to announce that tryouts for the 2011/2012 AAA Major Midget team will take place between 7:30 - 9:00pm on September 6,8,9 and 11 at the Aurora Recreation Complex on Wellington St. In order to speed up the registration process at the rink, all players and goalies should complete the player registration form (Click here to download). The cost of each tryout is $30.00.

.: August 23, 2011

 
HURRICANES 'MINOR HOCKEY DAYS'
The Newmarket Hurricanes have set aside 5 Sunday games as Minor Hockey "Free Pass" dates.
Games start at 2:30 on Sept 25, Oct 30, Nov 27, Dec 4 and Dec 18
All that a player needs to do is wear his/her minor hockey jersey.

Come on out and cheer on the Hurricanes and your YSE alumni.

.:August 23, 2011:.

 
YSEHA ALUMNI DRAFTED TO NHL
Congratulations to York Simcoe Express alumni Ryan Murphy (Kitchener Rangers) and Daniel Catenacci (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds) on recently being selected at the 2011 NHL Draft in Minnesota by NHL clubs. Ryan was drafted 12th by the Carolina Hurricanes and Daniel 77th to the Buffalo Sabres. Both were a big part of the very successful 1993 YSE group, which won many OMHA Championships and tournaments. Our YSE family wishes both Ryan and Daniel all the best and continued success in the future with their respective clubs!!  - Draft Video

.: July 2, 2011

 
YSEHA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  UPDATE

The Annual General Meeting was held on May 25th, 2011. The board would like to congratulate the incoming board members for the 2011 and 2012 seasons effective June 1st:

  • Kim Fennell – President

  • Mercedes Ohayon – Treasurer

  • Martin Harding – Registrar

  • Nancy Catenacci – Equipment Director

  • Mike Kensit – Fundraising Director

Further, a warm welcome to Jane Weir who has accepted the position of Secretary, to Dave Sedore who has accepted the position of Ice Director, and to Bill Chick who has accepted the position of Area Rep for Aurora.

Thank you to Dan Kuzmyk (President) and Scott Thomas (Registrar) for their years of service with York Simcoe Express Hockey Association. Both Dan and Scott have contributed greatly to the association and have set up the new board for great success. Thank you Dan and Scott for your tireless efforts.

From a center perspective, the YSEHA are working with the centers to recruit area representatives for Bradford, Newmarket, and East Gwillimbury. If you are interested, please contact your center

 

.: May 27, 2011

 
YSEHA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The date for the Annual General Meeting will be held on May 25th from 7:00 - 9:00 at the Ray Twinney 1 Lounge. All members in good standing of the YSEHA are encouraged to attend the meeting. Nominations for the following positions will be accepted and voted upon at the meeting:
  • President 

  • Treasurer

  • Registrar

  • Equipment Director

  • Fund Raising Director

.: May 13, 2011

   
YSE PLAYERS SELECTED FOR TEAM ONTARIO U17's
Congratulations to YSE Minor Midget's Nick Moutrey and Steven Varga who have been selected to the final camp for Team Ontario U17’s to be held in Thunder Bay in July

Click here for full details

.: May 10, 2011

 
YSE PLAYERS SELECTED IN OHL PRIORITY DRAFT

Congratulations to the YSE Minor Midgets that were selected in this years OHL Priority Draft that just took place. The 10 players selected is by far the most draft picks from any OMHA center!!

· 1st round – Nick Moutrey to Saginaw (15th in 1st round)

· 2nd round – Steven Varga to Peterborough (2nd in 2nd round)

· 2nd round – Stephen Nosad to Peterborough (5th in 2nd round)

· 3rd round – Rory McGuire to Oshawa (9th in 3rd round)

· 5th round – Tyler Smokler to Belleville (16th in 5th round)

· 7th round – Jordan Dunin to Erie (12th in 7th round)

· 7th round – Dylan Wallace to Windsor (13th in 7th round)

· 9th round – Tyler Park to Niagara (18th in 9th round)

· 13th round – Justin Maiolino to Erie (12th in 13th round)

· 14th round – Jack MacDonald to Barrie (1st in 14th round)

 

Congratulations and good luck to all - Click here for full details

.: May 10, 2011

 
YSEHA 2011 / 2012 COACH'S

The York Simcoe Express Hockey Association is pleased to announce the selection process for Head Coach's for the 2011 / 2012 season has been completed and we would like to thank all who interviewed for positions for our teams. The quality of the candidates for all teams was extremely high and the YSEHA feels privileged to have such a great pool of experience and talent to draw from.

 

The following are the Head Coach's for the 2011 / 2012 season:

Novice - Marshall Starkman

Minor Atom - Jim Littlejohn

Major Atom - Maxwell Saegert

Minor Peewee - Kevin McHenry

Major Peewee - Clive Moody

Minor Bantam - Lance Crandles

Major Bantam - Tom Milne

Minor Midget - Russ Herrington

Major Midget - Mark Jackson

 

Congratulations and good luck to all of you

.: April 6, 2011

 
YSEHA TRYOUTS
The York Simcoe Express Hockey Association is pleased to announce that tryouts for the 2011/2012 AAA hockey season will take place starting April 12 & 15 for Goalies and April 16 - 21 for Players. In order to speed up the registration process at the rink, all players and goalies will be required to pre-register on-line, Click here for all tryout details.

.: March 4, 2011

 
EXPRESS 2011/2012 NOVICE COACH

The York Simcoe Express Hockey Association is pleased to announce Marshall Starkman has been named the Head Coach for the 2011 / 2012 Novice Express.  Coach Starkman may be reached at (416) 728-6422 or mstarkman@rogerneilsonshockey.com. Coach Starkman has an extensive hockey background and the Board of the YSEHA is excited to give Marshall the opportunity to lead the 2011 / 2012 Novice Express.

 

Congratulations Coach Starkman.

 

.:March 1, 2011:.

 
YSEHA END OF SEASON BANQUET

The YSE End of Season Banquet will be held on Tuesday April 5th at 6:30 at the Roman Palace in Newmarket. The players and coaches are free, the parents who wish to attend the cost is 35.00, please speak to your coach to get tickets

 

.: March 1, 2011 :.

 
 
YSEHA COACH SELECTION
The York Simcoe Express Hockey Association would like to thank all those who submitted an application for the 2011 / 2012 Head Coaching positions. Interviews have now been completed and the coaches for next year will be announced after the year end banquet.

.: February 7, 2011

 
YSEHA TRYOUTS
The York Simcoe Express Hockey Association is pleased to announce that tryouts for the 2011/2012 AAA hockey season will take place starting April 12 & 15 for Goalies and April 16 - 21 for Players. In order to speed up the registration process at the rink, all players and goalies will be required to pre-register on-line. More details will be posted shortly along with a link to the registration site 

.: January 27, 2011

 
ATOM TEAM WINS 2011 INTERNATIONAL SILVER STICK TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to YSE Atom Team who won the 2011 International Silver Stick Tournament for the second year in a row.  The tournament was held in Sarnia , Ontario with 16 of the top North American teams in the AAA division.  The Team won all 5 of their games beating Mississauga Rebels in the finals 3 to 2

.: January 24, 2011

   
CONGRATULATIONS YSE MINOR MIDGETS
Congratulations to the three members of the YSE Minor Midgets who have been selected to represent ‘Ontario’ at the Canada Winter Games in Halifax in February, 2011. - Congratulations to Steven Varga, Stephen Nosad and Nick Moutrey. Read More

.: January 18, 2011

   
2011 / 2012 YSE NOVICE COACH - APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
The York Simcoe Express Hockey Association is now accepting resumes for the position of Head Coach for the 2011 / 2012 Novice Express.  Please submit resumes to Greig Baxter, VP Hockey Operations, York Simcoe Express via fax 905-535-2111 or e-mail vphockey@ysehockey.com.  Deadline for submitting resumes is Monday, January 31, 2011 at 5:00pm. 

.:January 17, 2011:.

   
2011 / 2012 YSE COACH RECRUITMENT
The York Simcoe Express Hockey Association is now accepting resumes for the position of Head Coach for all Express teams for the 2011 / 2012 season.  Please submit resumes to Greig Baxter, VP Hockey Operations, York Simcoe Express via fax 905-535-2111 or e-mail vphockey@ysehockey.com.  Deadline for submitting resumes is Monday, January 31, 2011 at 5:00pm.  Interviews will be conducted at the YSE Office at the Magna Complex in Newmarket on Saturday February 5th. YSE Coach Selection Committee will reserve the right to select only certain coaches from the submitted applications for the interview process.
 

.:December 29, 2010:.

   
2011 / 2012 YSE NOVICE COACH

The York Simcoe Express Hockey Association is now accepting resumes for the position of Head Coach for the 2011 / 2012 Novice Express.  Please submit resumes to Greig Baxter, VP Hockey Operations, York Simcoe Express via fax 905-535-2111 or e-mail vphockey@ysehockey.com.  Deadline for submitting resumes is Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 5:00pm. 

.:November 24, 2010:.

 

   
BANTAM TEAM WINS 2010 SOO GREYHOUNDS TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to YSE Bantam Team who won the 2010 2010 Soo Greyhounds International Showdown Tournament. beating Soo in the finals 5 to 3.

 

November 21, 2010

   
ATOM TEAM WINS 2010 SHANAHAN WARRIOR TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to YSE Atom Team who won the 2010 Shanahan Warrior AAA Invitational Tournament.  The tournament was held in Toronto, Ontario with 40 teams in the AAA division.  The Team won all 7 of their games beating Niagara Falls in the finals 3 to 2

 

November 14, 2010

   
PEEWEE TEAM WINS 2010 WARRIOR TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to YSE PeeWee Team who won the 2010 Warrior AAA Invitational Tournament.  The tournament was held in Troy, Michigan with 28 teams in the AAA division.  The Team won all 6 of their games beating Brantford in the finals 3 to 2

 

November 7, 2010

 
CONGRATULATIONS YSE GRADUATE DANIEL CATENACCI  
Congratulations to YSE Graduate Daniel Catenacci who will has been selected to Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2010 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament, August 9-14 in Breclav, Czech Republic and Piestany, Slovakia. Read More
   
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