Dear Friend,

I play division 1 hockey at the University of Alabama Huntsville and as you might have heard, our team has recently been down a rough road. Last year, after a series of unfortunate events, our school decided to end the Men’s ice Hockey program. But with the hard work and dedication of our enthusiastic fan base and loyal alumni, we were brought back and given another chance to play division 1 ice hockey. We will be playing at least one more season as an independent team before we find out if we are joining another conference.



This season is an especially exciting year for our program as we have a large number of returning players and are welcoming in an exceptionally talented freshman class. It will sure to be a season to remember as we once again compete against some of the top 10 ranked teams throughout the year. With that being said, my teammates & I have set a goal to raise $10,000, more specifically, 400 people donating $25.



This money will be used to provide the incoming freshman with a welcome on board package that consist of a duffle bag, work-out shoes, T-shirts, sweat suits and workout apparel so they feel like they are part of the team from day one. The remainder of the funds will be used to provide the existing players with the same package as the freshman will be receiving.



With your donation to UAH hockey I will send you personal updates on how the team is doing before season, how our games go after each weekend, and show you how your donations have made UAH hockey a better place. If you would like to make a donation and join us on our journey to our upcoming season, please contact Sebastian Geoffrion so we can add you to the emailing list on updates from our team this year and write out a check to UAH Hockey and send it to the address below. Thank you for your consideration and hope to hear from you soon!



Thanks,



2012-2013 UAH Hockey Team





Contact Info

Sebastian Geoffrion

[email protected]

Mailing Address:

205 Spragins Hall

Huntsville, AL

35899

After reporting on the new contract for Nashville favorite son Blake Geoffrion, another Geoffrion is in the news, little brother Sebastian. A rising senior assistant captain in the University of Alabama in Huntsville NCAA Division I hockey program, Sebastian has gained a reputation for a hard-hitting, banging type of forward. He holds the distinction of scoring the first NCAA Division I goal in the state of Tennessee. Sebastian is also not the only Geoffrion connection, littler brother Brice is a rising junior for the Chargers.Regular readers will recall the battle last fall to Save the UAH program. The initial skirmishes were won by public pressure and generous donations from some rather wealthy supporters… but now the harder work begins. Grass roots fund raising efforts like the one outlined in a letter from Sebastian… (stick tap to Big Ben on his Gut Rumblings blog)The charger Hockey Program has integrated itself into the northern Alabama community, feeding the need for hockey in a market that has embraced the sport wholeheartedly. Like Nashville, an influx of transfer workers began the fun with the establishment of NASA installations in the 50’s and 60’s and the Huntsville area’s love affair with the sport continues unabated.Reach out if you can… I’m putting my $25 bucks in… if you can… do the same!----------------------------------ROAD TRIP!!!!!SlapShot Radio has circled the date... February 9th at the Verizon Center in DC for our next SlapShot Radio Road Trip... we are working out details and will forward as we get them. Keep an eye on the SlapShot Radio page on Facebook for details.----------------------------------Random Notes- Great article from John Manasso on FoxSportTennessee.com . He posits that Shea Weber’s bargaining power will never be stronger than it is right now.- Player reactions to the owner’s opening proposal have flown in the face of the Chicken Little gang. The influence of Donald Fehr is obvious.- You keep seeing the number 52% being floated as a number the players would accept… not sure if it is the case, but you are seeing it a lot from the more “player friendly” members of the mainstream media.- Quick word to Mike Modano… please… don’t.- Quick word to Dominick Hasek… see above…- The Washington Capitals extended Mike Green yesterday… three years, $18.25 million.- Speaking of the Caps, they cancelled their wildly popular “Capitals Convention” due to “labor unrest.” Stick tap to CSNWashington’s Chuck Gormley.--------------------------------------You are invited to follow me on Twitter. Search for @PredPAPaul… Not only will I be updating when I get news or updates, but we are having a bit of fun by getting your input on Gnash introductions, weigh in on Twitter and who knows, we may use your introduction for the best mascot in the NHL at the next Preds game!Also... make sure to "like" SlapShot Radio on Facebook... here's the link -------------------------------------On the nextWe are on summer hiatus and will return in late September.Click here to download or listen to any of our previous season’s podcasts.-------------------------------------KINDLE USERS: Please subscribe to Predators Buzz, a one-stop feed for all things Predators-related on HockeyBuzz. Your subscription includes a free 14-day trial and is just 99 cents per month thereafter. For more information, click here