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January 25, 2012
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January 19, 2012
Whitecaps Take Jack’s Pledge
Friday, January 6th at the Rosemount Ice Arena both the Minnesota Whitecaps, Selects team and USA hockey referees gladly donned Jack’s Pledge stickers on their helmets after taking the oath to play the game the “right way.” The Whitecaps encourage all teams to join them in this pledge.
Whitecaps visit HCMC
Last week a few Whitecaps players scheduled a gathering of support to bring a signed jersey to Jenna Privette and also stopped in to see Jack Jablonski at HCMC. They found both Jenna and Jack in good spirits, despite the pain they were feeling. These kinds of situations go far reaching and are deeply felt by everyone.
About the visit, Chelsey Brodt wrote on her facebook page, “Words can’t describe what they are going through, yet they both managed to have a smile on their face. These kids are fighters and a true example of inspiration. Play on.”
Allie Thunstrom commented on how the visit impacted her, “It was inspiring to see two young people in such awful situations still put a smile on their face and show more concern for everyone else than for themselves. Both are mature beyond their years. If anyone can make a miraculous recovery, it is these two young athletes; Jenna, with her positive attitude and sense of humor and Jack, with his contagious smile and amazing determination.“
Briana Jentner also provided insight into her experience, “It was both encouraging and humbling to visit Jenna. It was encouraging to see the support of her family and friends, and to see her smile, despite the difficult circumstances. At the same time, knowing she still has a challenging road ahead while she works through physical therapy and tremendous pain to regain her mobility, we are reminded of the journey that lies ahead. She has come back from tough injuries in the past, and I pray that God would give her the strength, perseverance and fortitude to do it again.
We also briefly stopped in and said hello to Jack. My heart broke seeing how challenging it still is for him. I was encouraged, though, to see the many symbols of support in his room, and that he even laughed when we were with him.
We hope our stop made even the slightest bit of encouragement to both Jenna and Jack.”
From speaking to the families of both Jenna and Jack, visits like these and messages on the many social media web sites help a great deal. Jenna’s big brother Jake said, “The visit with the Whitecaps made her day.”
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January 6, 2012
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October 15, 2011
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October 12, 2011
Jenny Potter to be Inducted into the Edina Athletic Hall of Fame
Jenny Potter (Edina, Minn.) will be one of eight individuals enshrined into the Edina Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday (Sept. 29) at the Edina Country Club.
“There are so many great student-athletes that have gone through Edina,” said Potter. “It is an honor and humbling experience to be inducted into the Edina Hall of Fame with all the other great inductees.”
A 1997 graduate of Edina High School, Potter was one of the first girls to play tackle football in Edina in fifth grade. She later played for the boys high school hockey program at EHS.
Potter played on the women’s ice hockey team for three years at the University of Minnesota Duluth (1999-2004) and one year at the University of Minnesota (1998-99), earning All-America honors each season. She was also a three-time finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, which is presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey.
She is one of just two U.S. women’s ice hockey players to have competed in four Olympic Winter Games, with a gold (1998), two silvers (2002, 2010) and a bronze (2006) medal to her credit.
Potter, at age 32, is in her 15th season as a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team program, and is in her fifth season with the Minnesota Whitecaps of the Western Women’s Hockey League.
NOTE: The other seven members elected to the Hall of Fame Class of 2011 are: Leo Cabalka (Coach), Doug Hastins (1969), Karl Mecklenburg (1978), Phil Olson (1975), Dan Plante (1990), Mick Stenson (1966) and Sara VanderTop (1995).
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October 2, 2011
2011 WWHL Champions Minnesota Whitecaps open with exhibition series
The Minnesota Whitecaps 2011-12 season opened with exhibition games against one of the top teams in the WCHA. On Friday September 30th and Saturday October 1st the Minnesota Whitecaps traveled to Duluth’s Amsoil Arena to play the UMD Women Bulldogs. On a power play, Boston College graduate Allie Thunstrom put the Whitecaps up 1-0 at 3:53 into the first period, with an assist from former Bulldog star and USA Women’s National Team Captain Jenny Potter. The rest of the first period was a battle up and down the ice with the first period score ending 1-0 Whitecaps. Audrey Cournoyer put the Dogs on the board, evening the score 23 seconds into the second period. The battle continued with plenty of scoring chances but both teams were denied. The third period was scoreless as Duluth turned on the heat creating power play opportunities. The game ended in a 1-1 tie going into overtime. Bulldog’s Pernilla Winberg hit the net with 45 seconds left on the clock giving the UMD Women a home exhibition win over the Minnesota Whitecaps. Whitecaps goaltender, Cornell graduate and Duluth native, Sanya Sandahl stopped 40 of 42 shots she faced while Bulldog Jennifer Harss stopped 28 of 29 in the winning effort.
Whitecaps came back with a vengeance in game two on Saturday October 1st. At 9:28 in the first period, blasting a low shot past UMD goaltender Jennifer Harss, Whitecaps Jenny Potter started off the scoring with an assist from Dartmouth College graduate Amanda Trunzo. Just over a minute later at 10:36 Bemidji State University graduate Erin Cody sliced one in from a pass from veteran Whitecaps Brooke White-Lancette leaving the first period 2-0 Whitecaps. Bulldogs Katie Wilson put in an unassisted goal within the first minute of the second period. At 8:02 UMD’s Jenna McParland scored on a power play evening the score 2-2. The Whitecaps got on the board again at 16:31 as Thunstrom dug deep to beat the defense hitting the back of the net, with assists from Cody and Trunzo. Capitalizing on the power play, at 17:02 Thunstrom’s one timer from Potter ended the period with the Whitecaps in the lead 4-2. Shots were even for the third period as was the scoring. At 6:03 Whitecaps forward Erin Cody headed for the net, tripped over a Bulldog stick and from her stomach shot the puck for an unassisted goal. Duluth battled back to gain a goal at 16:47 from Katie Wilson with an assist from Jenna McParland ending the game with a Whitecaps 5-3 win over the UMD Bulldogs . Whitecaps goaltender and Princeton graduate Megan Van Beusekom-Sweerin stopped 31 of 34 shots she faced and Jennifer Harss (12 saves) and Lana Steck (15 saves) split the game stopped a combined 27 of 32 shots.
Next up for the Whitecaps is a charity game with CommVault. This will be held on October 27th at the Excel Energy Center. Watch for more details and for the full schedule on the Whitecaps website and in future issues of Lets Play Hockey.
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August 3, 2011
Minnesota Whitecaps – Party with the Players
Friday, August 12th, 7:00pm
Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub, 258 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN
Want to meet your favorite Whitecaps? Swing by Tom Reid’s in St. Paul and mingle with members of the 2011-12 team!
Your donation of $50, 100 or $250 will help the team kick off the 2011-2012 season with some new equipment. Please give what you can – and come to have fun with the team!
Extra Bonus – 2 for 1 night!
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March 13, 2011
Former Staten Island high school standout skating for good cause
CommVault’s Hockey Helping Kids program began in 2000. To read this story, click on the following link: http://www.silive.com/southshore/index.ssf/2011/02/former_staten_island_high_scho.html
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March 8, 2011
MN Whitecaps at LPH Expo
Come on out to the Let’s Play Hockey Expo and visit the MN Whitecaps. Players will be on hand at various times though out the event to sign their player cards. Bring your camera and take your picture with your favorite Whitecaps player. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
The next Canadian and USA showdown in women’s ice hockey will again be on Canadian soil. The 2011 Clarkson Cup Playoffs will feature the top two teams from the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) taking on the top team from the Western Women’s Hockey League (WWHL) which again this year is the Minnesota Whitecaps. Games are scheduled to be played at the Barrie Molson Center in Barrie, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The games are a round robin with the two top teams playing for the championship on Sunday. The schedule is listed below with the Championship game broadcasted on TSN. For Clarkson Cup Playoff Tickets please call Barrie Molson Center at 705-739-4220 ext 4617. Tickets Costs are: Thursday, Friday and Saturday $10.00, Sunday $15.00 or $25.00 for the weekend package.
| March 24th | Thursday | 12 noon and 6 pm |
| March 25th | Friday | 12 noon and 7 pm |
| March 26th | Saturday | 11 am and 3 pm |
| March 27th | Sunday | 1 pm Championship Game |
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March 8, 2011
MN Whitecaps out to retain Clarkson Cup
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