Welcome to the Tri-Valley Mites Website 11/17/08 In-House Mites Stars of the Game Game 1: Oilers v Blackhawks  Anthony Persi (Oilers) - Anthony played solid two-way hockey leading the Oilers to victory in the early game last Sunday.  On one shift, Anthony made a heads-up play spotting a teammate open in front of the net; he threaded a pass for a great scoring chance.  Still pressing on the same shift, Anthony continued to buzz around the net and scored on a hard wrist shot.  Playing defense, he made several great passes from deep in his defensive zone up the boards to an open forward to start the rush into the Blackhawks zone.   Joseph Fogelman (Blackhawks) - Great effort all game long by Joseph to help keep the feisty Blackhawks in the game.  Joseph never gave up on a single play in the offensive and defensive zone.  On two occasions, Joseph outraced Oilers to the puck and created two breakaway chances - both resulting in scoring chances against the steadfast Oiler goalie Cristian Wong-Ramos.  Tommy Seuis (Blackhawks) -  Tommy continues to display a dazzling combination of speed and stickhandling.  Saturday's practice focused on stickhandling and puck control emphasizing keeping the puck out in front and pulling the puck across the body from side.  Tommy split two Oiler defenders with a great side to side move proving the old saying, "practice makes perfect". Game 2:  Canadiens v Rangers  Tyler Weinhagen (Rangers) - Tyler worked a double shift on Sunday putting in a strong effort in goal against the relentless Oilers, then skating out for the Rangers.  Tyler demonstrated great two way play and individually shut down the Canadiens offensive skaters.  A veteran of the Tri-Valley Mites, Tyler showed great hockey instincts and aggressive defensive skills playing the puck away from the skilled Canadien forwards and blocking their path to the net preventing shot attempts on goal. Mark Zhao (Canadiens) - Mark's effort on Sunday was typical of the never-give-up attitude of the Canadiens.  Regardless of the score, Mite hockey is about skating hard, shooting hard, sometimes falling hard (only to get right back up), and most importantly - always doing your best.  Mark gave his all on every shift and lit up the scoreboard for the Canadiens with his second goal of the young season.   Bryant Shannon (Rangers) - Another veteran Mite, Bryant's smooth skating style and stickhandling skill helped get the Rangers attack started.  Beyond his nose for the net and goal scoring ability, Bryant made many great defensive plays and hustled throughout the game to back check against the Canadien forwards.  Bryant always displays the same great attitude game in and game out and always plays with a smile on his face on the ice and on the bench.   11/16/08 In-House Scoreboard and Time Clock Rotation The In-House scoreboard and time clock rotation schedule is available for download both at the bottom of this page and on the in-house schedule page. Please check it to see what date you are assigned. 11/11/08 New Equipment for Sale Section Do you have some used gear you’d like to sell or hand down to another player? Post it on our Equipment page. 11/11/08 MiteX @ Fresno Pictures Check out our photos page for Rob’s pictures of the MiteX’s trip to Fresno. Tri-Valley Blue Devils - Mites