Ice Bears promotions are designed to entertain fans, as well as attract new ones.
SpongeBob Squarepants is a children's favorite animated character who lives in the pacific ocean's fictional city of bikini bottom; he left home recently to visit the Ice Bears.
The "SpongeBob night" at the coliseum attracted dozens of families, many who are loyal viewers of the popular nickelodeon cartoon! In case you don't know - SpongeBob is a sea sponge, but looks more like a kitchen sponge.
Some spectators say they're more familiar with the cartoon, than with Ice Bears hockey. "We have never been to an Ice Bears game and we wanted to see SpongeBob Squarepants!” said Stephanie Harris. And Cindy Alpert said, "We came out tonight just to see SpongeBob, this is our first Ice Bears game. We just moved here from Naples, Florida, so this is fantastic."
SpongeBob's humor appeals to both children and adults - and now, he's responsible for attracting new fans to Ice Bears hockey! Stephanie Harris added, "Now that we've been here, we see that it's awesome. So, we'll definitely be back."
29 March 2009
18 March 2009
Recruiting Report
Coach Hillman, Assistant Coach Marc Rodgers and the Ice Bears front office, especially general manager Mike Murray work in advance of each season on putting together an SPHL championship contender.
This week we take an in-depth look at that year-round process.
Year Round Process
"It's slightly different at every level of hockey,”Coach Scott Hillman said. “But and each coach has they're own philosophy. I try to keep those recruiting actions going all year long. Obviously you have to tame it down a little bit during your season because there's so much other things to worry about, but there's definitely communication with players and coaches at all levels. You know, trying to keep the interest and the name of the Ice Bears and the quality of our organization and the whole SPHL - keep our name out there and we've had a lot of conversations and this is actually the time of year when the people trying to look to their professional careers are making contacts as well, not just us contacting them, but they're contacting us because some of the junior seasons are winding down, some of the college teams are done already, some are heading towards the national championship. So, this is the time of the year the players are announcing to their college coaches that you know I am wanting to make the transition to the pro game. So there's definitely a lot of communication right now, but we keep that going twelve months a year."
Recruiting Pool
"I think we will see more division one type players. A few years ago it was a real rarity to see any division one players in this league and we've got a good handful on our roster and Derek Pallardy is a great example of that. A guy with a great four year career as a defensive forward and he's proving now that he can also put the puck in the net, but he's definitely the premier penalty killer in this whole league, I believe. Guys like that - that you know we also talked about there are less Double A teams - if you will. It seems each year there are rumors that three or four of those teams - whether it would be in the Central League, the IHL or the East Ccoast League may not be there next year, and our league is going to benefit from that and the fact that we will get better and better quality players. Some of those guys that think they have a secure spot in the AA as a lot of them do find out that they need a back up plan and the SPHL has really proved to be a pruning ground and a breeding ground for these guys. Mark Van Vliet is a great example."
Commitments
"We can't give out any names because there's nothing they are allowed to sign yet to commit them to us versus going to another team in our league. So signing isn't going to be until mid-may this year. We've changed some recruiting rules in our league that doesn't allow anyone to commit until you've submitted your final roster, both for play-offs and post season. We also have to wait and see if there is expansion, because some of our players, if there is an expansion will have to go on the expansion draft list, so we're waiting on the league to iron out all of their final dates then we will sign our commitments."
SPHL commissioner Jim combs has said the league's hoping to expand in Pensacola and Augusta, among other cities.
Returning Players
"You know you're trying to form your roster and obviously the first thing you need to know is which players have an interest in returning, and that is definitely something we do not speak to them about until the year is over. We're going to have a situation were we are going to have to make some tough decisions on some veteran players. We've got six guys in our line up who are or will be considered veterans next year. Obviously if the league doesn't change the number of veterans, which is currently three, and they do not change the number of games, which is 225, to classify you as veteran, we will have three guys in our roster that we can't keep next year that we know for sure. So once we get a read on which guys wanna come back next year, we kinda know the holes we want to fill, and obviously every team has a style they like to play, so you try to find players that fit into your style. And if you want to change your style you start looking for more of those guys that you want to adapt to. So, there's a particular type of player that we'll be out there looking for once we know which players we are losing."
Rumors
There have been rumblings that Tim Vitek, JJ Wrobel, and Kevin Swider may not be coming back, "If any of those guys leave it is going to be big holes, but that's what you expect every year you've got some huge holes to fill, like Mike Craigen, this year. It is so hard to replace and some guys are not replaceable, but you've got to find a way then you piece it together, and all those in the dressing room to grow to help replace that one individual. No matter who it is losing three of our more senior players is going to be real tough."
Looking Ahead
"It's always exciting to look ahead. I find recruiting just a real exciting process as part of the coaching world. Recruiting is great, it's great to talk to the young guys and hear how excited they are to try and start their career and we like the young players who are looking to make their first step and we help to get them to a higher level. But you know it is just a great time of year, to hear the excitement. I can remember being on the on the other end of it. Being a player sitting at the computer and on the phone trying to make contact with the coaches and get your name known. We're definitely fielding a lot of those right now and to hear the excitement in their voice and to hear the passion they would bring to the organization."
Other Thoughts
"You know I think for us there's some players - not to name names - that we feel were really missing that style of guys that could really go out there and bang. We've got the whole team playing right now playing more physical, but you still miss a few of those guys that can really run through players. All players have their own style of game and you find the guys that compliment for the season, but sometime you want to tweak that and look for those individuals that might just bring a little bit different style and thats kinda the areas we will be going after."
This week we take an in-depth look at that year-round process.
Year Round Process
"It's slightly different at every level of hockey,”Coach Scott Hillman said. “But and each coach has they're own philosophy. I try to keep those recruiting actions going all year long. Obviously you have to tame it down a little bit during your season because there's so much other things to worry about, but there's definitely communication with players and coaches at all levels. You know, trying to keep the interest and the name of the Ice Bears and the quality of our organization and the whole SPHL - keep our name out there and we've had a lot of conversations and this is actually the time of year when the people trying to look to their professional careers are making contacts as well, not just us contacting them, but they're contacting us because some of the junior seasons are winding down, some of the college teams are done already, some are heading towards the national championship. So, this is the time of the year the players are announcing to their college coaches that you know I am wanting to make the transition to the pro game. So there's definitely a lot of communication right now, but we keep that going twelve months a year."
Recruiting Pool
"I think we will see more division one type players. A few years ago it was a real rarity to see any division one players in this league and we've got a good handful on our roster and Derek Pallardy is a great example of that. A guy with a great four year career as a defensive forward and he's proving now that he can also put the puck in the net, but he's definitely the premier penalty killer in this whole league, I believe. Guys like that - that you know we also talked about there are less Double A teams - if you will. It seems each year there are rumors that three or four of those teams - whether it would be in the Central League, the IHL or the East Ccoast League may not be there next year, and our league is going to benefit from that and the fact that we will get better and better quality players. Some of those guys that think they have a secure spot in the AA as a lot of them do find out that they need a back up plan and the SPHL has really proved to be a pruning ground and a breeding ground for these guys. Mark Van Vliet is a great example."
Commitments
"We can't give out any names because there's nothing they are allowed to sign yet to commit them to us versus going to another team in our league. So signing isn't going to be until mid-may this year. We've changed some recruiting rules in our league that doesn't allow anyone to commit until you've submitted your final roster, both for play-offs and post season. We also have to wait and see if there is expansion, because some of our players, if there is an expansion will have to go on the expansion draft list, so we're waiting on the league to iron out all of their final dates then we will sign our commitments."
SPHL commissioner Jim combs has said the league's hoping to expand in Pensacola and Augusta, among other cities.
Returning Players
"You know you're trying to form your roster and obviously the first thing you need to know is which players have an interest in returning, and that is definitely something we do not speak to them about until the year is over. We're going to have a situation were we are going to have to make some tough decisions on some veteran players. We've got six guys in our line up who are or will be considered veterans next year. Obviously if the league doesn't change the number of veterans, which is currently three, and they do not change the number of games, which is 225, to classify you as veteran, we will have three guys in our roster that we can't keep next year that we know for sure. So once we get a read on which guys wanna come back next year, we kinda know the holes we want to fill, and obviously every team has a style they like to play, so you try to find players that fit into your style. And if you want to change your style you start looking for more of those guys that you want to adapt to. So, there's a particular type of player that we'll be out there looking for once we know which players we are losing."
Rumors
There have been rumblings that Tim Vitek, JJ Wrobel, and Kevin Swider may not be coming back, "If any of those guys leave it is going to be big holes, but that's what you expect every year you've got some huge holes to fill, like Mike Craigen, this year. It is so hard to replace and some guys are not replaceable, but you've got to find a way then you piece it together, and all those in the dressing room to grow to help replace that one individual. No matter who it is losing three of our more senior players is going to be real tough."
Looking Ahead
"It's always exciting to look ahead. I find recruiting just a real exciting process as part of the coaching world. Recruiting is great, it's great to talk to the young guys and hear how excited they are to try and start their career and we like the young players who are looking to make their first step and we help to get them to a higher level. But you know it is just a great time of year, to hear the excitement. I can remember being on the on the other end of it. Being a player sitting at the computer and on the phone trying to make contact with the coaches and get your name known. We're definitely fielding a lot of those right now and to hear the excitement in their voice and to hear the passion they would bring to the organization."
Other Thoughts
"You know I think for us there's some players - not to name names - that we feel were really missing that style of guys that could really go out there and bang. We've got the whole team playing right now playing more physical, but you still miss a few of those guys that can really run through players. All players have their own style of game and you find the guys that compliment for the season, but sometime you want to tweak that and look for those individuals that might just bring a little bit different style and thats kinda the areas we will be going after."
"Who You Know" Helps
No matter what a recruits' stats might show of his potential to play professional hockey, sometimes he won't get a look or an invitation to a minor league camp unless he knows the right people.
Here's an anecdote from Ice Bears general manager mike Murray.
"Take Clay Lewis for example -- three years ago a couple weeks after I was in office -- my ex-roommate who played for the Hershey bears, Jeff chickren, had called me and he is now residing in Boca raton, fl with his family. He had mentioned this kid, he said I have this kid that you might want to take a look at, he's about 6'4 - 220, I said is he tough? he said yeah. And his tennis coach in this little gated community that he lives in down there is Clay Lewis' father, so -- clay was just looking for a place to play."
"But often it is Marc Rodgers contacts or Scotty's contacts when he played there. And you never know where you are going to find the next biggest thing that comes to your town. So, we'll take them anyway, it doesn't say how you found them once you get them here on the back of your jerseys."
sometimes, "who you know" helps get your foot in the door.
Here's an anecdote from Ice Bears general manager mike Murray.
"Take Clay Lewis for example -- three years ago a couple weeks after I was in office -- my ex-roommate who played for the Hershey bears, Jeff chickren, had called me and he is now residing in Boca raton, fl with his family. He had mentioned this kid, he said I have this kid that you might want to take a look at, he's about 6'4 - 220, I said is he tough? he said yeah. And his tennis coach in this little gated community that he lives in down there is Clay Lewis' father, so -- clay was just looking for a place to play."
"But often it is Marc Rodgers contacts or Scotty's contacts when he played there. And you never know where you are going to find the next biggest thing that comes to your town. So, we'll take them anyway, it doesn't say how you found them once you get them here on the back of your jerseys."
sometimes, "who you know" helps get your foot in the door.
Selling New Recruits on Knoxville
Once the front office folks and the coaches identify potential recruits their job is to sell that player on making his in-season home here in Knoxville.
"These guys go home for the summer. They lace the skates up with people from all other leagues and they talk. Where's the best place to play in the league or where's the best teams to go, how do they treat you? are you treated like a professional player? you know I am one hundred percent confident that anybody coming out of Knoxville can say no other,” Mike Murray, Ice Bears GM, said. “That's huge in recruiting because these are your best recruiters, the players that play here. You treat them they way Scotty (Hillman) and I want to be treated when we played; that is kinda our basis. Any player that leaves here is traded or retires or whatever, they'll know the time they spent here was great. A lot of it has to do with our fans, our booster club and all other people that support them."
"Scotty is the hardest working coach in this league and probably some others. A lot of people don't see it because they're not here day to day like I am, but whether it would be splicing video or trying to motivate a player that is kinda in a slump. He's been there, he's seen it, and he's been schooled by some of the best. From what I've seen I would rather not have any other here. I extended his contract last summer, so he's good through 2011, so hopefully we can put another couple of championships under our belt before then."
playoffs begin next week!
"These guys go home for the summer. They lace the skates up with people from all other leagues and they talk. Where's the best place to play in the league or where's the best teams to go, how do they treat you? are you treated like a professional player? you know I am one hundred percent confident that anybody coming out of Knoxville can say no other,” Mike Murray, Ice Bears GM, said. “That's huge in recruiting because these are your best recruiters, the players that play here. You treat them they way Scotty (Hillman) and I want to be treated when we played; that is kinda our basis. Any player that leaves here is traded or retires or whatever, they'll know the time they spent here was great. A lot of it has to do with our fans, our booster club and all other people that support them."
"Scotty is the hardest working coach in this league and probably some others. A lot of people don't see it because they're not here day to day like I am, but whether it would be splicing video or trying to motivate a player that is kinda in a slump. He's been there, he's seen it, and he's been schooled by some of the best. From what I've seen I would rather not have any other here. I extended his contract last summer, so he's good through 2011, so hopefully we can put another couple of championships under our belt before then."
playoffs begin next week!
Training Camp
Once the phone calls, the text messaging, the emails - all the corresponding is done the recruits are invited to camp.
And this fall, the Ice Bears are considering holding a free agent camp, prior to their regular yearly training camp.
"We would just have a free agent camp for a few days -- maybe an extended weekend and just vow to take three guys to our main camp. that would be extent of enough,” Ice Bears GM Mike Murray said. “That would be an awareness of what our organization is and Scotty (Scott Hillman) and Rodgy (Marc Rodgers) would watch it. We would have scrimmage games and that kind of thing. As far as league rules go, you can't do it two weeks before training camp so you can't have an extended camp so to speak -- you can't have your regular guys mixed in with that."
“The level of this league as we have seen gets better and better and my recruiting expectations rise with the level of the league,” Coach Scott Hillman added. “The players that we maybe would have considered bringing to camp more seriously last year some of those guys won't even make it to camp this year. The level of camps get more and more competitive and we're going to continue to recruit a large camp because there are some players that really surprise you. The league allows you to bring in thirty and we will be close to thirty next fall."
training camp is just around the corner...
And this fall, the Ice Bears are considering holding a free agent camp, prior to their regular yearly training camp.
"We would just have a free agent camp for a few days -- maybe an extended weekend and just vow to take three guys to our main camp. that would be extent of enough,” Ice Bears GM Mike Murray said. “That would be an awareness of what our organization is and Scotty (Scott Hillman) and Rodgy (Marc Rodgers) would watch it. We would have scrimmage games and that kind of thing. As far as league rules go, you can't do it two weeks before training camp so you can't have an extended camp so to speak -- you can't have your regular guys mixed in with that."
“The level of this league as we have seen gets better and better and my recruiting expectations rise with the level of the league,” Coach Scott Hillman added. “The players that we maybe would have considered bringing to camp more seriously last year some of those guys won't even make it to camp this year. The level of camps get more and more competitive and we're going to continue to recruit a large camp because there are some players that really surprise you. The league allows you to bring in thirty and we will be close to thirty next fall."
training camp is just around the corner...
Youth Players of the Game
Each week the Ice Bears recognize the player of the game.
As you know, the amateur youth hockey players skate out onto the Civic Coliseum ice surface with the team during pre-game ceremonies.
This week, that honor went to a couple youngsters. On Friday, the Ice Bears recognized Spencer Bernard - a player with the Ice Chalet Ice Hawks. Then on Saturday, the club honored Davis Buehler , whom also plays at the Ice Chalet.
Congratulations to both Davis and Spencer!
As you know, the amateur youth hockey players skate out onto the Civic Coliseum ice surface with the team during pre-game ceremonies.
This week, that honor went to a couple youngsters. On Friday, the Ice Bears recognized Spencer Bernard - a player with the Ice Chalet Ice Hawks. Then on Saturday, the club honored Davis Buehler , whom also plays at the Ice Chalet.
Congratulations to both Davis and Spencer!
Young Recruit
Normally professional hockey teams don't begin recruiting players who are not yet out of their teen years but, in this case the Ice Bears may already have their eye on a new young talent.
Corbin is a 6-year-old who goes to kindergarten at Ritta Elementary. In his first year playing the game, he helped his Mite Division team win the KAHA Season Championship.
You may have guessed by now that Corbin is the son of Ice Bears coach Scott Hillman. Corbin plays left wing for the silver bullets and he scored 2 goals in his team's championship victory. "yeah we were really proud of ourselves,” Corbin added.
Corbin and his brother Gunhar often practice after home games with assistant coach Marc Rodgers' boys Dalton and Garrett
It may seem early to be recruiting Corbin for a professional hockey club, but coaches can't risk letting the good ones slip away.
Corbin is a 6-year-old who goes to kindergarten at Ritta Elementary. In his first year playing the game, he helped his Mite Division team win the KAHA Season Championship.
You may have guessed by now that Corbin is the son of Ice Bears coach Scott Hillman. Corbin plays left wing for the silver bullets and he scored 2 goals in his team's championship victory. "yeah we were really proud of ourselves,” Corbin added.
Corbin and his brother Gunhar often practice after home games with assistant coach Marc Rodgers' boys Dalton and Garrett
It may seem early to be recruiting Corbin for a professional hockey club, but coaches can't risk letting the good ones slip away.
08 March 2009
Ice Notes.
Call-up update, making up for lost time on the IR and another Ice Bear Milestone.
Ice Bears alternate captain Mike carter missed the third periods of play in both Knoxville's weekend games. "He went about a period-and-a-half playing real physical - hit everything that moved on Friday night in twin city, and unfortunately got banged up a little more,” Coach Scott Hillman said. “But again, those are the bumps and bruises this time of year - he'll be back on the ice later this week and ready for this week's match-ups."
Ice Bears defenseman Mark Van Vliet is making his mark on call-up with the Cincinnati cyclones of the ECHL. Last Wednesday, Van Vliet scored the insurance goal in Cincinnati's shutout against the Reading Royals. So far, through 5 games with the defending Kelly Cup playoff champs, the Dorchester, Ontario Canadian is a +1 with 2 PIMs. "Just very positive reports - we understand he sustained a mild ankle injury, but he will be back on the ice we believe with them before we see him again at some point before playoffs,” Hillman said.
And Ice Bears forward Derek Pallardy continues to impress in his second week of play, after coming off 30-day injured reserve. Pallardy scored a shorthanded goal along with 2 assists over the weekend. Hillman said Pallardy is "a guy that had a great 4-year career as a defensive forward - he's proving now that he can also put the puck in the net - but he's definitely the premier penalty killer in this whole league, I believe."
Ice Bears captain Kevin Swider added 2 goals and 1 assist in the weekend's pair of games. Swider now has 82 points in leading the SPHL scoring race, he'll have to average 2-and-a-quarter points in each of the 8 remaining games in order to reach 100 points for the 60 game season. Swider's the only player to win the SPHL scoring race in the league's 4 years of existence - he reached the 100 point plateau twice. The first time was the 2004-2005 season, he then accomplished the feat again the following year.
On Friday, forward Chris Rebernik hit a milestone, recording his 15th goal of the season. Through 30 games, Rebernik's averaged nearly a point a game - he has 28 now for the campaign, which saw him serve a 30-day stint on the IR.
Picture courtesy of Jeff Haas of Haas Design Photography and Laura Adkins via Volzeye.com
Ice Bears alternate captain Mike carter missed the third periods of play in both Knoxville's weekend games. "He went about a period-and-a-half playing real physical - hit everything that moved on Friday night in twin city, and unfortunately got banged up a little more,” Coach Scott Hillman said. “But again, those are the bumps and bruises this time of year - he'll be back on the ice later this week and ready for this week's match-ups."Ice Bears defenseman Mark Van Vliet is making his mark on call-up with the Cincinnati cyclones of the ECHL. Last Wednesday, Van Vliet scored the insurance goal in Cincinnati's shutout against the Reading Royals. So far, through 5 games with the defending Kelly Cup playoff champs, the Dorchester, Ontario Canadian is a +1 with 2 PIMs. "Just very positive reports - we understand he sustained a mild ankle injury, but he will be back on the ice we believe with them before we see him again at some point before playoffs,” Hillman said.
And Ice Bears forward Derek Pallardy continues to impress in his second week of play, after coming off 30-day injured reserve. Pallardy scored a shorthanded goal along with 2 assists over the weekend. Hillman said Pallardy is "a guy that had a great 4-year career as a defensive forward - he's proving now that he can also put the puck in the net - but he's definitely the premier penalty killer in this whole league, I believe."
Ice Bears captain Kevin Swider added 2 goals and 1 assist in the weekend's pair of games. Swider now has 82 points in leading the SPHL scoring race, he'll have to average 2-and-a-quarter points in each of the 8 remaining games in order to reach 100 points for the 60 game season. Swider's the only player to win the SPHL scoring race in the league's 4 years of existence - he reached the 100 point plateau twice. The first time was the 2004-2005 season, he then accomplished the feat again the following year.
On Friday, forward Chris Rebernik hit a milestone, recording his 15th goal of the season. Through 30 games, Rebernik's averaged nearly a point a game - he has 28 now for the campaign, which saw him serve a 30-day stint on the IR.Picture courtesy of Jeff Haas of Haas Design Photography and Laura Adkins via Volzeye.com
Street Hockey
Young Ice Bears fans now have the opportunity to play street hockey on game nights.
The Boweman's of Oak Ridge are some of the first fans to try out the new attraction. Tim Boweman, just brought his daughter Haylee to her first hockey game. "We used to come and watch all the hockey games when we were younger and just thought to bring her."
It's also 6-year-old Haylee's first time learning the game, by playing street hockey. This playing surface is much smaller than an ice rink, making it easier for these young girls and boys learn by doing.
Unlike traditional hockey - the street hockey sticks are big and soft, and the puck is a large foam ball - so no one gets hurt.
Haylee's dad, along with other parents, line the sidelines to support their children. "oh yeah, she was excited the whole way over here,” Bowman said.
"If we bring in an Ice Bears fan for the very first time - very first game - there's lots of reasons to make them come back - hopefully this is another one of them,” Ice Bears GM Mike Murray said.
The players all receive safety instructions before the contests, which are chaperoned by a front office staff member.
Picture courtesy of *NAME* via Volzeye.com
The Boweman's of Oak Ridge are some of the first fans to try out the new attraction. Tim Boweman, just brought his daughter Haylee to her first hockey game. "We used to come and watch all the hockey games when we were younger and just thought to bring her."
It's also 6-year-old Haylee's first time learning the game, by playing street hockey. This playing surface is much smaller than an ice rink, making it easier for these young girls and boys learn by doing.
Unlike traditional hockey - the street hockey sticks are big and soft, and the puck is a large foam ball - so no one gets hurt.
Haylee's dad, along with other parents, line the sidelines to support their children. "oh yeah, she was excited the whole way over here,” Bowman said.
"If we bring in an Ice Bears fan for the very first time - very first game - there's lots of reasons to make them come back - hopefully this is another one of them,” Ice Bears GM Mike Murray said.
The players all receive safety instructions before the contests, which are chaperoned by a front office staff member.
Picture courtesy of *NAME* via Volzeye.com
Upcoming on Ice Promotions
The "family friendly" Ice Bears are digging deep into the team's pocket to help provide sick children the best medical care money can buy.
The Ice Bears will help buy state-of-the-art medical equipment for young patients who receive medical treatment at home, through Children's Hospital.
the team will raise the money with a jersey auction on Saturday. In the game against the Havoc, the Ice Bears will wear special edition sweaters in honor of the many lives that Children's Hospital touches each day. These jerseys will be auctioned immediately following the game, with 100-percent of the proceeds going to the non-profit, a first for the organization.
As we've shown you, Ice Bears players visit boys and girls there about 10 times each season to deliver teddy bears! The kids' medical center holds a special place in the heart of the organization.
The Ice Bears will help buy state-of-the-art medical equipment for young patients who receive medical treatment at home, through Children's Hospital.
the team will raise the money with a jersey auction on Saturday. In the game against the Havoc, the Ice Bears will wear special edition sweaters in honor of the many lives that Children's Hospital touches each day. These jerseys will be auctioned immediately following the game, with 100-percent of the proceeds going to the non-profit, a first for the organization.
As we've shown you, Ice Bears players visit boys and girls there about 10 times each season to deliver teddy bears! The kids' medical center holds a special place in the heart of the organization.
Youth Player of the Game
On Thursday, the Ice Bears recognized another youth hockey player selected to skate with the pros. The team welcomed 10-year-old Jacob Elam of Oak Ridge.
Jacob, a 5th grader at Jefferson middle school, plays goal for the Junior Ice Bears sports select team at the Icearium at Cool Sports in Farragut.
Jacob said his favorite part of the night was "getting to meet the players and skating on the ice with them."
"I am very proud of Jacob he's really only been skating for about two years and he's really come a long way in two years,” Jacob's mom, Karla Elam said. “He's playing with a great group of kids and it was a lot of fun seeing him skate out there with his Ice Bears friends that he admires so much."
Congratulations Jacob!
Jacob, a 5th grader at Jefferson middle school, plays goal for the Junior Ice Bears sports select team at the Icearium at Cool Sports in Farragut.
Jacob said his favorite part of the night was "getting to meet the players and skating on the ice with them."
"I am very proud of Jacob he's really only been skating for about two years and he's really come a long way in two years,” Jacob's mom, Karla Elam said. “He's playing with a great group of kids and it was a lot of fun seeing him skate out there with his Ice Bears friends that he admires so much."
Congratulations Jacob!
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