* Louise Roy accepts position at Hebron Academy

Congratulations to Louise Roy who recently accepted a position at Hebron Academy which will include assisting as a coach for the women's hockey team.  Louise recently graduated from Hamilton college where she was a four year member of the women's hockey team.  Louise joined our staff as a counselor in 2002.  She as recently re-joined our staff as an instructor.  We wish Louise success in her new position.

* Derek Kump signs letter of intent to Holy Cross

Congratulations to Derek Kump who has signed a letter of intent to attend and play goal for the College of the Holy Cross men's hockey team.  Holy Cross competes in the division 1 Atlantic Hockey Conference.  Derek joined our staff as a goalie instructor in 2007.  He is a fine young man and a great role model.  We wish Derek success as he prepares himself to play college hockey.

* Reebok introduces New 11K Pump

The new Reebok 11K skate is designed to literally lock your foot in place, maximizing the energy transfer from foot to blade with every stride.

* Maddie Lane is accepted to Bowdoin College

Congratulations to Madeline Lane on being accepted "early decision" to Bowdion college.  Maddie will also skate for the Polar Bear woman's hockey team in the 2010-2011 season.  Maddie first joined our clinic as a student in the Spring of 2000 and has been skating with us every Spring and Summer since.  Maddie has been skating with us as a counselor for the past 4 years and we have had the privilege of watching her grow not only as a hockey player but as a fine young lady.  We wish Maddie continued success with her studies and hockey career and we look forward to skating with her again this spring and summer.

* Summer Goalie clinic

Rousseau's Hockey Clinic will be offering our first Goalie clinic this coming summer as part of our Summer clinics beginning in July.  We have been offering instruction to goalies since our program began in 1986 and have conducted several "Goalie Only" practices as part of our Spring clinics and for area youth clinics.  Beginning this summer, we will offer a division for Goalies only.  Please watch our web site as more information will be available April.

* Adult Woman's Clinic gets local press

On April 3rd, the Lewiston Sun Journal ran an article on our Adult Woman's clinics skating at the Ingersoll arena.  We enrolled over 60 ladies this Spring in two divisions.  For nearly half of these ladies, it was their first time ever playing hockey.... and they are having the time of their life.  Read the Article

*Improved Curriculum and Practice Plans

Over the past several months, we have been carefully and critically reviewing our curriculum and practice plans, and we continue to make thoughtful changes and improvements.  We have altered the line-up and agenda for our Spring Adult Clinics in order to provide the training that adult players seek in order that they may improve their skills, and consequently, better enjoy the game of hockey.  For our Youth Programs, we have added several new drills into the practice plans in the older divisions and will incorporate more puck control and passing instruction in the younger divisions. What has not changed in our curriculum is our commitment to technical skating skills, and our attention to maintaining a fast and aggressive pace during each practice session.

* Adult and Youth Clinics in Auburn

Beginning this Spring, we will offer our Adult Woman's clinics and several of our youth clinics at the newly renovated Ingersol Arena in Auburn. The City of Auburn has recently made a significant investment in the Ingersol Arena, installing a brand new ice surface, boards and insulation, insuring an ideal environment for Spring and Summer ice hockey. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with the Ingersol Arena.

* Rousseau's Hockey Clinic welcomes back the youngest Coach Rousseau

This Spring we will welcome the return of coach Shawn Rousseau. Shawn was instrumental to the success of our program in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, and he rejoins our staff as a welcomed addition. Shawn brings a great deal of experience, a new perspective, and tremendous on-ice energy.