D e v e l o p i n g t h e L e a d e r s o f T o m o r r o w

The Russell Stover Hockey is a nationally recognized Tier I United States travel hockey program dedicated to the growth and development of top young athletes in the Midwest and across the country. Russell Stover provides a challenging environment in which players evolve into well-rounded young men focused on athletic and academic excellence, with a commitment to community. Players develop the capability to achieve at a high level while gaining the necessary exposure to showcase their talents to junior and college hockey scouts.

The greater the challenge the greater the improvement. Our goal is for each player to meet his maximum potential. We play one of the toughest schedules of any organization at the highest Tier 1 AAA level. Our league is highly scouted by junior and college level scouts. You will be challenged!

Russell Stover Hockey rises to the challenge by grouping the best players in the Midwest and beyond with superior coaching, training and facilities. Every one of our players improve significantly while participating in our program.

Our talented young men prepare to make a great impact displaying their hockey skills, speed, mental toughness, sportsmanship, and necessary attributes to play at the next level. All this, while achieving academic excellence and giving back to the community.

Russell Stover Hockey takes great pride into developing young men into Leaders of Tomorrow. Hockey at the Tier 1 level requires dedication, commitment and hard work from every player, coach and trainer. This dedication and commitment requires a great amount of support from our parents. Russell Stover Hockey commits daily, weekly and monthly with each player guiding them to become great students, good citizens, and respectful young men with a strong work ethic. We are developing the Leaders of Tomorrow.

The PeeWee and Bantam levels are the most important years for our young hockey players’ skill development and confidence. Players learn the high-end skills necessary to participate at AAA speed and quickness.

NHL, USHL, NCAA coaches and scouts all preach the same message--play your Bantam years with your age group, giving you the opportunity to dominate.

YOUTH PROGRAM The Russell Stover U-11, U-12, U-13, U-14 teams provide highly skilled PeeWee and Bantam aged players an excellent opportunity to develop their skills and maximize their potential.

The Foundation of the Russell Stover Tier I Hockey Program is held up by 3 Pillars of Excellence:

ACADEMICS

Hold players to the highest standard of academic excellence and promote the achievement of their personal best results.

HOCKEY

Develop some of the country’s top young hockey players to compete at the highest level and achieve the opportunity to move on Junior or College Hockey.

COMMUNITY

Coordinate player participation in worthwhile activities that give back to the community through charitable work and mentoring programs.

HOCKEY

ACADEMICS

• Top Rated Kansas School Districts

• Blue Valley • Shawnee Mission • Olathe

• Top Rated Missouri School Districts

• Parkhill • Liberty

• Standards of Excellence • Achieve 4.0 GPA • Achieve 3.5 GPA

• Measure and Monitor individual and team academic performance

COMMUNITY

• Charitable Work • Harvesters • Habitat for Humanity • Veteran Support for those serving our country • Programs for the Disabled and Less Fortunate • Others

• Giving Back

• Big Brother Program for Young Skaters • Promote Ice Sports and Academic Excellence

within grade schools and high schools • Host Events for disabled or less fortunate

providing a nice opportunity for those who may never have such.

• Other creative ways to leverage the strengths of 40 young men and the hockey group to promote goodwill in our area, region and nation.

T h e T e a m

The 2011-12 program consists of 4 teams; 18U, 16U, 14U, and 13U. In 2013, the program will add 12U and 11U teams.

The Russell Stover program has competed in its 4th season in the Tier I Elite Hockey League (tieroneelitehockey.com). This 25-Team League is considered the nations premier league for the Midget division.

Our 14U Team competes in the recently formed Super Series Hockey League.

Russell Stover Hockey has placed more than 65 players into the Junior Hockey ranks, while 23 players have gone on to play Division 1 college hockey.

A c t i v i t i e s , E v e n t s & A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s

A c t i v i t i e s

Each of the Midget teams compete in 10 showcases per year. These trips are scheduled in June, with locations in hockey markets as Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, and Philadelphia. Teams have also visited Los Angeles, Phoenix, Wisconsin, Dallas, St. Louis, & Pittsburgh. With additional weekends scheduled for friendship games plus home weekends, Russell Stover teams are in action more than 40 times from coast to coast. Practice & preparation: In addition to our

regular season schedule, our players are involved in 150 hours of on-ice practice

along with intense off-ice sessions from August to May.

E v e n t s

The Russell Stover Showcase is held annually the last weekend in May. This event hosts 80-100 prospects from around the country that are interested in playing for the program. It is used primarily as an “introductory” weekend to the Russell Stover Hockey program. The Russell Stover Showcase is scouted by USHL & NAHL coaching staff.

A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s 18U ◦ 2 National Championship ◦ National Semi-Final 2007, 2010 ◦ 3 National Championship appearances 2007, 2009, 2010 ◦ 3 Central District Championships 2007, 2009, 2010 ◦ 9 consecutive Tri-State Championships 2004-2012 ◦ 1 Tier I Elite League Mid-Am Divisional Champions ◦ 4 National #1 Rankings ◦ 5 Top 20 Final Rankings 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 16U ◦ 7 consecutive Tri-State Championships 2006-2012 ◦ 2 Tier I Elite League Mid-Am Divisional Champions ◦ 5 Top 25 Final Rankings 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012

14U ◦ Inception 2008-2009 ◦ 3 Top 25 Final Rankings (2009,

2010, 2012) ◦ Placed more than 80% of its

players to 16U AAA ◦ Chicago Fury Tournament Champion (2010-2011) ◦ Dallas Super Series Champion (2011-2012) 13U ◦ Inception 2011-2012 ◦ Top 16 in its 1st season (2011-2012) ◦ Nashville Music City Tournament Champion (2011-2012)

12U ◦ Inception 2012-2013 ◦ Accomplishments to be seen..... 11U ◦ Inception 2012-2013 ◦ Accomplishments to be seen.....

A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s

Can you rise to the CHALLENGE? 9th Annual U16 & U18 Russell Stover Showcase

The 9th Annual Stover Showcase held May 25-27th is open to all players with a '93-97 birth year. Held at our home rink, the Independence Events Center, the Memorial Day weekend Showcase will host various Jr A. Coaches from the USHL & NAHL throughout the weekend. The camp is also used to evaluate potential players for the Stover Midget program for the upcoming 2012-13 season. Each player will receive 4 ice sessions & jersey for the Showcase beginning the evening of Friday May 25th.

• U-16 & U-18 Russell Stover Showcase: May 25-27, 2012 Independence Event Center, Kansas City, MO

• Showcase Cost: $135.00 Make checks payable to Russell Stover Hockey...

Send payment to: RS Hockey PO BOX 23037 Overland Park, KS 66283

For all inquiries, please contact Don Burns at 913.579.7286 or dsburns3@gmail.com

Can you rise to the CHALLENGE? 2012-2013 Russell Stover Youth Tryouts

The Russell Stover 01 AAA hockey team will host tryouts for the fall-winter 2012-2013 season: U-11, U-13, U-14 May 25-27, 2012 Independence Event Center Kansas City, MO Jerseys will be provided at registration. Groups will be divided upon arrival and revised after each scrimmages. It is very important each player come prepared and in great physical condition.

For all inquiries, please contact J-F Quintin Russell Stover Tier 1 Youth Director quintin1969@hotmail.com 913-406-9108

U-12 May 18 - May 20 Metro Ice Sports Facility Des Moines, IA