California Wave Hockey Club

Dear Stars Players, Families, Coaches and Managers.

The California Stars Hockey Club has merged operations with the California Wave Hockey Club for youth hockey travel team operations out of Center Ice Arena Ontario. 

Over the past four months the Stars Board of Directors and I explored every option to remain in operation as an independent club out of Center Ice.  We negotiated in good faith with the rink ownership who also owns the Wave club.  Despite our best efforts it became clear that it would be in the best interests of all concerned that the Stars and Wave not to compete with one another for coaches and players at Center Ice.  Accordingly we have reached agreement to work together to operate one club out of Center Ice, the California Wave.

The Wave has offered our Stars coaches positions within their organization.  My hope is that all of them will be able to field teams out of Center Ice this coming season under the Wave program which will now operate out of two rinks (Artesia and Ontario).  I have also offered my services to the Wave to assist with administrative duties and would like very much to remain involved with the program in Ontario. I will advise you if they decide to include me in their plans.

I want to thank each and every one of you for your support and involvement with the Stars over the years.  It has been my honor to serve as your president for the past five seasons and as a vice president for four years prior to that term.  Throughout my tenure I did my best to establish and maintain a family based and family accountable youth hockey program that allowed our players to develop their skills in a positive environment for all concerned.  These operations will now be transferred to the Wave organization.  My hope and expectation is that they will provide our family members a solid youth hockey program and facility for the coming season and beyond.

Please stay in contact with your coaches regarding details of the transition.  As outgoing club president I ask that you support your coaches and the new Wave program at Center Ice Arena.  Please feel free to contact me if you have questions and again, thank you for your support.

Regards,

Rob Freeman, President

California Stars Hockey Club

Congratulations to the Midget 18u A and Peewee B teams for making the 2011-2012 postseason. Playoffs will be a round-robin format and begin March 10-11 in Glacial Gardens and Center Ice Arena, respectively.  

The Midget team ended their regular season with a 9-5-3 record…. good enough for 3rd place.

The Peewee team ended with a 6-8-2 record which places them in 6th place.

Once again, congratulations to the teams for making into the playoffs!

On behalf of the California Stars Hockey Club I want to thank you for your participation and support during the 2011-2012 season.  I appreciate the hard work the players have put into the season and the efforts of our coaches and managers.  I am also grateful to our parents and family members whose support and encouragement is so important to the club.  Throughout the season the Stars Board of Directors and I have done our best to create a positive hockey environment for all concerned. 

As our way of thanking you we invite you to attend our Player and Family Appreciation Nights at Center Ice Arena this month.  These events will feature player skills competitions, food and refreshments and an opportunity for us to meet with parents and family members to share information about our plans for the 2012-2013 season and pre-season clinics and programs.  We are excited to continue our partnership with Center Ice Arena and our partnership with you, the “shareholders.”

Please plan on joining us for the following events. 

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Peewee B and Peewee A Team Players, Coaches, Managers, Parents and Families

Thursday, February 23, 2012 – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Mite B and Squirt A Team Players, Coaches, Managers, Parents and Families

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Bantam B and Midget 18A Team Players, Coaches, Managers, Parents and Families

We look forward to seeing you at these events.  The Board members and I will be in attendance to thank you personally, answer your questions and address any concerns you may have.

Regards,

Rob Freeman, President
California Stars Hockey Club

The California Stars would like to wish all Stars families Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We have just turned the halfway mark of the SCAHA season and wish all teams the best of luck heading into the final stretch of the season.

Go Stars!

The California Stars would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the time with family and good food that comes with the Holiday.

Best of luck to our Stars teams competing in their upcoming tournaments. Highlights will be posted shortly after the weekend!