2007-2008 NEWS ARCHIVE

5TH ANNUAL CROSS-CHECKING COLON CANCER WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT A SUCCESS

The 5th Annual Cross-Checking Colon Cancer Women's Ice Hockey Tournament took place November 2-4, 2007 at the Clifton Park Ice Arena in Clifton Park, NY. Each year, our tournament is dedicated to someone special who has battled colorectal cancer under the stereotypical age of 50. Last year, it was dedicated to Kim Troisi-Paton for the courage she showed in her fight against colon cancer. Kim recently lost her battle, and, because she is so special to us, we dedicated this year's tournament to her memory.

Many of you may remember meeting Kim at the tournament in 2006. She was a lawyer and mother of two from Colonie, NY, who was diagnosed at age 35 with stage III colon cancer. Kim had the strength to stand up to reluctant doctors and wanted others to have the courage to take charge of their own health care and get answers when they know that something is wrong. We miss her terribly and will never forget her.

This year, our USA Hockey sanctioned tournament raised over $7,000.00 to benefit The Colon Club.

This year's tournament showcased six teams in the USA Hockey Senior B Division, six teams in the USA Hockey Senior C Division, and four teams in the USA Hockey Senior Recreation Division. The USA Hockey Senior B Division featured the Buffalo Saints, EC Raiders, Hudson River Waves, Green Mountain Girls, Philadelphia Freeze, and Syracuse Warriors. The USA Hockey Senior C Division featured the Adirondack Avalanche, Arctic Foxes, Rhode Island Panthers, Rome Grizzlies, Saratoga Storm, and Vermont Sting. The USA Hockey Senior Recreation Division featured the Arctic Foxes, Messa Mustangs, Syracuse Blades, and Westchester Ice Breakers. Each team played three games, with the top two teams in each division advancing to the championship.

A huge THANK YOU to all the teams, sponsors, officials, volunteers, vendors, and fans for making this event a tremendous success.

RESULTS ANNOUNCED FOR
5TH ANNUAL CROSS-CHECKING COLON CANCER
WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

Friday, November 2, 2007
Rink 2 5:10pm-6:30pm Arctic Foxes Rec 1 vs
                     Messa Mustangs Rec 3
Rink 1 6:00pm-7:20pm Arctic Foxes 1 vs
                     Saratoga Storm 2
Rink 2 6:30-7:40pm Hudson River Waves 1 vs
                   Syracuse Warriors 5
Rink 1 7:20-8:40pm Rhode Island Panthers 1 vs
                   Rome Grizzlies 0
Rink 1 8:40–10:00pm Philadephia Freeze 2 vs
                    EC Raiders 4

Saturday, November 3, 2007
Rink 2 7:00-8:20am Westchester Ice Breakers Rec 0 vs
                   Syracuse Blades Rec 4
Rink 2 8:20-9:30am Adirondack Avalanche 1 vs
                   Rome Grizzlies 2
Rink 2 11:00am-12:20pm Philadelphia Freeze 3 vs
                       Syracuse Warriors 3
Rink 2 12:20-1:40pm Green Mountain Girls 2 vs
                    Hudson River Waves 1
Rink 2 1:40-3:00pm Arctic Foxes 1 vs
                   Vermont Sting 1
Rink 2 3:00-4:20pm Saratoga Storm 1 vs
                   Rhode Island Panthers 3
Rink 2 4:20-5:40pm Buffalo Saints 1 vs
                   EC Raiders 4
Rink 2 5:40-7:00pm Messa Mustangs Rec 2 vs
                   Syracuse Blades Rec 1
Rink 2 7:00-8:20pm Vermont Sting 1 vs
                   Adirondack Avalanche 1
Rink 1 7:30-8:50pm Arctic Foxes Rec 2 vs
                   Westchester Ice Breakers Rec 1
Rink 2 8:20-9:40pm Green Mountain Girls 3 vs
                   Philadelphia Freeze 1
Rink 1 8:50-10:10pm Arctic Foxes 1 vs
                    Rhode Island Panthers 4
Rink 2 9:40-11:00pm Hudson River Waves 1 vs
                    Buffalo Saints 2

Sunday, November 4, 2007
Rink 2 8:00-9:20am Green Mountain Girls 2 vs
                   EC Raiders 1
Rink 1 8:30-9:50am Syracuse Warriors 2 vs
                   Buffalo Saints 1
Rink 2 9:20-10:40am Vermont Sting 3 vs
                    Rome Grizzlies 5
Rink 1 9:50-11:10am Adirondack Avalanche 0 vs
                    Saratoga Storm 6
Rink 2 10:40-12:00pm Arctic Foxes Rec 1 vs
                     Syracuse Blades Rec 3
Rink 1 11:10am-12:30pm Messa Mustangs Rec 3 vs
                       Westchester Ice Breakers Rec 2
Rink 2 12:00-1:20pm B Division Championship Game
                    Green Mountain Girls 4 vs
                    Syracuse Warriors 3
Rink 2 1:20-2:40pm C Division Championship Game
                   Rhode Island Panthers 2 vs
                   Saratoga Storm 1 (in OT)
Rink 2 2:40-4:00pm Recreation Division
                   Championship Game
                   Messa Mustangs Rec 2 vs
                   Syracuse Blades Rec 3

Italics denotes B Division games

STRONG SHOWING FOR FOXES
AT FREIHOFER'S RUN

The Foxes continue their involvement with the Freihofer's Run for Women and have their best showing yet:

2nd Place: Arctic Foxes A
20:37 20:37 24:53 (45:23) (51:26)= 1:06:07
Kimberly Milton, Michelle Milton, Lisa Soeller, Jeanmarie Powell, Julie Jung

8th Place: Arctic Foxes B
27:36 28:02 30:48 (32:05)= 1:26:26
Wendy Dorset, Suzy Ballantyne, Kelley Casper,
Betty Tung

ARCTIC FOXES ANNOUNCE NEW BOARD AND BY-LAWS

Election results are in. Thanks to everyone who participated. Congratulations to all newly elected office holders for the Arctic Foxes' 2007-2008 season and a tremendous thank you to the dedicated leaders who are retiring. We look forward to another great season as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Arctic Foxes.

President: Linda Wall
Vice-President: Kim Morrissette
Treasurer: Julie Brownell
Secretary: Mary Suda
Registrar: Diana Sieczkarski
Travel Team Representative: Karen Gowan
By-Laws

Swearing in of the new officers: Eileen Bryant conducts the swearing in on our Arctic Fox of the new officers. From left to right: Karen Gowan, Linda Wall, Eileen Bryant, Mary Suda, and Diana Sieczkarski

FOXES' ARTHUR AN AUTHOR

Arctic Fox Deyva Arthur announced the publication of her new book Julian's Dream Friend. It is available in many Capitol District and Berkshire bookstores. Visit Piccala Press for a preview, a complete list of retail locations, and contact information.