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NOVEMBER 2008
AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE
BINGHAMTON SENATORS BOOSTER CLUB
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binghamton senators booster Club
www.BinghamtonSenatorsBoosters.com
P.O. Box 846
Binghamton, NY 13902-0846
It’s official, we have begun and we’re 4-0-0-1. It’s not the
World Series, it’s hockey – B-SENS hockey and it was worth
the long summer wait. The new faces are making us proud.
We, as the Booser Club, have a wonderful job ahead of us
cheering them on and making them feel like Binghamton
is their home away from home. Additions like Zach Smith,
Brendan Bell and Ryan Shannon are fitting right in with our
boys of last year. LET’S GO SENS!
The away schedule doesn’t allow for many bus trips, but
see our list at the Booster Club table at games and in our
newsletter. Our club provided a team meal right after the
home game on the 17th prior to boarding the team bus to
Philadelphia and we hope it helped with their third win.
Our first general meeting of the season was October 8 at
the Relief Pitcher and Assistant Coach Mike Busniuk was our
guest speaker. His information was a real promise of a good
year. Our next “meeting” will be the Meet the Players Dinner
on November 5 – let’s make this our biggest welcome ever!
CHEER, CHEER! GO SENS GO!!
Dick Havich
officers:
Dick Havich, President
607-772-0174
rhavich@aol.com
Theresa Prozeralik, Vice President
607-722-0269
mrmrsproz@aol.com
Jan Havich, Treasurer
607-772-0174
bsensbc@aol.com
Sally Spence, Rec Sec
607-723-3633
snookylou@webtv.net
Joyce Lamphere, Cor Sec
607-754-3159
jlamphere@stny.rr.com
Bridget Traver, Sgt at Arms
607-775-1655
btraver@pronetisp.net
Betty Waffle, Past President
607-723-0809
Directors:
Charlene Coates, spezzarule19@yahoo.com
Jen Camp, NYR35RICHTER@hotmail.com
Joseph Lamphere, jlamphere@stny.rr.com
Justin MacGregor, justin@gosensgo.com
Committees:
Membership: Jan Havich, Theresa Prozeralik,
Bridget Traver
Color Guard: Theresa Prozeralik
Newsletters: LeeAnn Matyas, Bridget Traver
Trips: Jan Havich, Theresa Prozeralik
Visiting Booster Clubs: Theresa Prozeralik,
Becky Severcool, Gary Severcool,
visitbsens@hotmail.com
Decorations/Handouts: Justin MacGregor,
Jen Camp
Website: Andy Crawford, Becky Severcool,
Justin MacGregor
Charities: Bridget Traver
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Binghamton
P.O. Box 846
NY 13902
Binghamton,
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PRESIDENT’S
BOOSTER CLUB
POINTS
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and see what
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Plan to attend
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We look forwar
Dick Havich
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GO SENS GO!!
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General Memb
8, 2008
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Wednesday, Octo er, Conklin Ave.
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OF FUN!
A NEW SEASON
JOIN US FOR
MEMBERSHIP
18 years old and
$10 for anyone
is here. Dues are member after that to participate
your membership
The time to renew first meeting, but have to be a paid at games or at a meeting. Don’t
the
table
hockey fans and
over. You can attend u can join at the Booster Club
meet players, other
It is a great way to
in meetings or events.Yo
events and trips.
miss out on the fun,
go to away games.
As we have previously mentioned, in order to cut
down on the cost to our club, we no longer have bulk
mailings. We are also hoping that this will save money
with printing costs.
The newsletter will now be available online at
www.BinghamtonSenatorsBoosters.com
www.BinghamtonSenatorsBoosters.com. You can
register on the website (by clicking on the newsletter
link) to have an e-mail notification sent to you when
each monthly newsletter becomes available. You will
be able to download it if you wish or read it online. If
you do not have e-mail, we will have copies available
at the Booster Club table at each home game.
IF YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR NEWSLETTER
MAILED TO YOU, PLEASE LET US KNOW.
Thank you to everyone for your cooperation during
this transition.
Bridget Traver
The only overnight is Friday, February 20 through Sunday,
February 22, for two games in Norfolk. Cost: Single – $357,
Double – $267, Triple – $245 and Quad – $223. Cost is per
person and includes: bus, driver tip, two game tickets and two
nights at the Radisson in downtown Norfolk.
There are several other trips planned for the season. Stop by
the booster club table at any home game and check out the trip
schedule or sign up for a trip. Let us worry about parking and
gas prices and you just sit back and enjoy.
Any questions, call Jan at 772-0174 or e-mail her at
bsensbc@aol.com.
Support the SENS on the road!
Jan & Theresa
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Our only NHL game this season is Sunday, January 4.
The Ottawa Senators are at New Jersey for a 5:00 PM game.
Cost: $110 per person and includes: bus, driver tip and lower
level game ticket. Deposit is $50 per person. I have only 52
tickets and these are selling fast.
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On Sunday, November 23, we are going to Syracuse for a
4:00 PM game. Cost: $30 per person and includes: bus, driver
tip and a game ticket. We will depart at 1:45 PM from the
Oakdale Mall and will return directly after the game. We should
be home by 8:30 PM.
On October 14, some of our members
rity G
a
participated in the annual FEN-SENS
golf tournament. Tim Orr, Dick Havich,
Gene Wells and Gary Severcool joined
defensement Derek Smith to form a golf
as
team.
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Also, Bev Simmons and Jan Havich
volunteered at the event. Several members enjoyed the dinner
and sports auction afterward and Becky Severcool won the
50/50.
The event was a huge success for the Family Enrichment
Network, raising a total of $25,000 – the largest amount ever!
Please remember to mark Friday, November 7 on your
calendar. This will be our first 50/50 charity night of the
season. Proceeds that evening will go to the Binghamton High
School’s Thanksgiving Dinner. Each year the school offers a free
Thanksgiving dinner, open to the public. They are expecting
an even larger amount to attend this year’s dinner. The money
raised with our 50/50 on November 7 will be donated to them
to help absorb some of the cost of food and supplies for their
dinner.
Also, if anyone is interested in volunteering to help out at
the dinner, please let me know. Help will be needed for serving
meals, clean up and delivering meals to those who are unable to
get to the shcool for the meal.
Cl
Our first trip is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, to
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Cost: $40 per person and includes:
bus, driver tip and lower level ticket to the game. Tickets will be
ordered on Monday, November 3, so if you wish to go with us to
cheer on the team, please sign up by then. Time of departure is
4:30 PM from the Oakdale Mall.
Charities
Ch
Trips
Bridget Traver
Club Jackets
We have new club fleece jackets for sale at the Booster Club
table. They are red and black and cost $38 for M–XL. We have
one 3XL for $40. Stop at the table and check them out.
50/50 Winners
Congratulations to our first winners of the new season!!
9/26/08 Kelly Benjamin
10/4/08 Kathie Haskell
10/17/08 Larry Gresham
Meetings
Our meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of
each month. To ease everyone’s schedules as we come upon
the busy holiday season, we will not be having our usual
meeting in the month of November. We will be having our
annual Meet the Players party on Wednesday, November 5,
and hope that you will purchase tickets to attend as this will
be our November “meeting.”
Check out our website at
www.BinghamtonSenatorsBoosters.com
A Conversation with “Buzzy”
On October 8, 2008, Mike “Buzzy” Busniuk stopped by
the monthly Booster Club meeting after a day of practice and
painting.
Buzzy led off the conversation by introducing himself as the
Assistant Coach for the B-Sens from Thunder Bay, Ontario,
about a 24 hour drive from here. This is his tenth year in
Binghamton. Buzzy laughed, saying that he was not in need of
anything this year. In years past, he has needed a couch or a
bed for his house, but this year…nothing.
Buzzy went on to tell us about the team: strong on forward
and weaker on defense (like most teams). He said we would be
depending on the goaltender. He noted that Elliott looks strong
and he is the goaltender of the future for Ottawa.
Buzzy said he, like many others, likes to see a good fight and
listed five “tough guys:” Yablonski, Joe Rullier – who has about
333 penalty minutes, Danny Bois, Matt Carkner, and Chaz
Johnson – he can hit, skate and drop the gloves.
The team has adequate defense this season. He is looking
forward to a good season. He says that every year.
Q: Can you shed some light on the information that is
circulating regarding A. Nikulin? There is information on
his blog that he is going back to Russia.
A: It is true that he wants to be traded. He heard the
comments that Brian Murray said regarding him not being
in Ottawa’s plan this year and that he is going to be sent to
Binghamton.
Nikulin has the opportunity to go back to Russia and make
big dollars. He is waiting to be traded. He wants to play in
the NHL. He will likely be showcased so that he can get
some exposure and possibly a trade can be entertained.
Buzzy spoke about Brent Flahr, Director of Hockey
Operations for Ottawa. He is working hard for the
organization and is trying to get us good players.
Q: Is Cody Bass here?
A: He is already here. Buzzy had a conversation with him that
morning at practice and says he knows he doesn’t want
to be in Bingo. Cody responded by saying, “I am playing
hockey, I’m good.”
Buzzy went on to speak about two other injuries. Geoff
Waugh is on crutches with a broken foot and Peter Regin is
suffering effects of a concussion.
Q: Is there going to be a change in the coaching system/
strategy this season?
A: That is dependent on the team we are playing. Could be
man-to-man or zone. Protect the post to net to face-off
circle.
Q: How many guys do we have in Elmira?
A: I think four guys – St. Croix was sent there today.
Q: Our biggest problem has been puck possession in the past.
A: How can you score if the other team has the puck. You saw
us throw the puck down deep and turn it over in the past,
you will likely see that continue to happen. That is the way
the kids are taught these days.
The guys are told to try to hold puck possession if they can
enter the zone. On odd man rushes, you will see us dump
the puck.
Q: Who is going to be the favorite in the Division?
A: Hershey is the odds on favorite. They have some good
players: A. Giroux and K. Aucion to name two.
Q: Are there any cuts remaining?
A: Three more cuts to make tomorrow and then we will be set.
Wrapping up, Buzzy thanks the Boosters for inviting him to
the meeting. He says he enjoys this every year. Oh, and make
sure the cookies are not late (for the bus).
Laurie-Ann Platt
binghamton senators booster Club
p.o. box 846
binghamton, ny 13902
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lasT ChanCe For TiCkeTs!!
The annual Meet the Players party,
set for November 5, is coming up
very soon. I wanted to take this
time to let everyone know that
your last opportunity to buy tickets
to this exciting get-together with
the team has arrrived!! We will be
selling tickets to the dinner at both
home games on Friday the 31st and
Saturday the 1st at the Booster Club
table on the front concourse. Since
there will be no general meeting in
November, other than the dinner,
you must contact Justin MacGregor
or me to buy a ticket outside of
that date. You can find our
contact information on the
Booster Club website. Prices
for the tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for children ages 12
and under. You may pay with cash or check made out to BHBC.
Hope to see you there!
Jen Camp, Committee Co-Chair
Check out our
website at
www.BinghamtonSenatorsBoosters.com