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Sr. B Team Wins Cape Cod Canal Challenge Tournament
by posted 06/21/2009
 

The East Coast WIzard Women's Senior B team competed in the 3rd Annual Cape Cod Canal Challenge Tournament hosted by the Cape Cod Hurricanes at the Gallo Arena this weekend (June 19th thru 21st), and for the 3rd year in a row, we came out as Champs in the B division!!

Congratualtions on a great result.

 

Here are the results:

 

6/19: ECW 4 vs. Quincy Fighting Squirrels 1

6/20: ECW 3 vs. J&B Hockey 1

6/20: ECW 4 vs. Mass. Chaos 2

FINAL 6/21: ECW 3 vs. Boston Bears 2 (We won in the first 5-minute sudden death OT)

 


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Wizard Summer Skills and Pond Hockey Start July 6th
by posted 06/16/2009
 
The East Coast Wizard summer program begins on July 6th and is comprised of Monday night skill sessions and Friday night pond hockey. These sessions are included in the yearly tuition. The schedule can be found under the Master Schedule tab on the left column on the home page.  You must select the week from the drop down and look to the far right on the schedule to see what ages/teams are scheduled for specific dates.

Since these are summer sessions they are strictly optional. If you are in town and want to skate we will be glad to see you. If you have other summer activities scheduled it is not a problem to miss these sessions.
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Skatathon for Charity
by posted 06/10/2009
 

The East Coast Wizard organization presented a check to Scott Neeley, CEO of The Neeley House, as a result of the Skatathon for Long Term Care held at the Edge Sports Center on May 9th. Over $20,000 was raised and donated to The Neeley House and The Jeter Family Fund. We would like to thank everyone that volunteered, participated and donated to the event and we look forward to improving and expanding next year's event.
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Summer Hockey Camps
by posted 05/21/2009
 
Now that the weather has turned turned warmer it is time to start thinking about.........summer hockey camps. We have several programs at The Edge this summer including the programs listed below. There is information attached about each program. All the camps and programs are still open to Wizard players, but last summer they all filled so please send in your application form soon if you are interested in attending any of the sessions.

  • All Out Summer Skate - Summer long program for College, High School and Jr. High girls
                                  College Session is full!
  • The Edge Hockey Clinic - Full day camp - One week for boys 13 - 17 years old and a co-ed week for ages 8 - 12.

  • Specialty Hockey Camps for boys and girls ages 8 - 14 in July and August      
    •  Accelearation - Game Camp - June 29th - July 2nd
    • Forward - Defense Camp - August 3 - 7
    • Speed and Shooting Camp - August 10 - 14
    • Check, Pass, and Score Camp  - August 17 - 21      
Please contact Scott Fusco at for more information.      

          
Microsoft Word file All Out Summer Skate Information  

Microsoft Word file All Out Summer Skate Application Form 

Adobe PDF file Edge Hockey Clinic 2009

Microsoft Word file Summer Hockey Camps 

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All Out Summer Skate - 2009
by posted 05/01/2009
 

All Out Summer Skate at The Edge Sports Center

The College Session is Full!

New for 2009 - Jr. High School Group!

Microsoft Word file All Out Summer Skate Application Form 2009 

 

National Team, College, Elite High School and Jr. High School female hockey players come to The Edge Sports Center at Bedford for the 2009 All Out Summer Skate with Coach Paul Kennedy. The program will consist of on-ice and off-ice training sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights (off-ice training for the National Team/College group to be arranged separately with Train Boston). The off-ice training will be conducted by Train Boston in their training facility, which includes an indoor turf field, at The Edge.

 

Only elite players at the National Team, College, high school, and Jr. High School level may attend. Please complete the program application form for consideration.

 

Some quotes from The All Out Summer Skate 2008


"her time with the college group was, in her opinion, one of the best (if

not THE best) things she's ever done for her hockey."

 

"skating several times a week with

excellent players, in creative drills and fast-paced game settings made a big difference in my game."

 

"It is a great learning atmosphere; how relaxed everyone is, while at the same

time aiming to play the game as well as it can be played."


Location: The Edge Sports Center

                   191 Hartwell Road

                   Bedford, MA 01730

 

Dates: June 16th through August 6th (8 weeks)

 

Days: Tuesday – Thursday

 

Time: National Team/College Group On-Ice Only

            Tues/Wed        4 - 6 PM                      Practice

            Thurs                4 - 5:40 PM                 Game

           

            High School Group - Off-ice twice per week
            Tues/Wed        On-ice             6:10—7:50 PM            Off-ice             4:45 - 5:45 PM

            Thursday          On-ice             7:00 —8:20 PM           Off-ice             5:30 - 6:30 PM           

 

            Jr. High School Group - Thursday night only

            Thurs                On-ice              5:50 - 6:50 PM            Off-ice             4:30 - 5:30 PM

 

Cost:   High School Players                  $900

            Jr. High School Players             $250

            College Players                         $600

            National Team Players              $400

            Olympic Team Players              $0

 

 


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Girl Goalies Wanted
by posted 04/21/2009
 
The East Coast Wizard girls program is looking for goalies at the U10, U12, and U14 levels. Please contact Scott Fusco at if you are interested.
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Wizards Announce New League Affiliation
by posted 03/25/2009
 

East Coast Wizards found New England Alliance and reach agreement on 2009-2010 schedule

 

The East Coast Wizards have become a founding member of the new AAA New England Alliance and have also entered into an agreement to play a non-league schedule with other AAA organizations, including the NEHL and the remaining members of the MBHL, for the 2009-2010 season. The Wizard teams will play a schedule of approximately 36 regular season games comprised of 16 games, plus playoffs in the New England Alliance and 20 games with other AAA leagues. The number of games may vary slightly by age level.  In addition all teams will play in at least two tournaments.

“We are very pleased in our first boys season to play premier competition from several AAA leagues, providing great competition and a variety of teams and games in our schedule”, said Scott Fusco,  owner of the Wizards.   Added Fusco, “the Wizard program of weekly skills, goalie training, practice and games against elite competition provide our players and families a great context for player development”.

 

 

The New England Alliance is a new AAA level organization comprised of the following programs. These programs were selected based on the strength of the ownership and management which will ensure a long term competitive environment. Please see the press release below for more information on the NE Alliance.

 

EAST COAST WIZARDS - OWNER - SCOTT FUSCO - PAUL KENNEDY - BEDFORD, MA

EDGEWOOD HAWKS - PRESIDENT - THOMAS BERARD - CRANSTON, RI

CT LAZERS -PRESIDENT/VP - SCOTT GAINEY/DEVIN RASK - SIMSBURY, CT

BOSTON ADVANTAGE - OWNER - TIM LOVELL - HINGHAM, MA

ST. MORITZ DEVILS - MIKE MILBURY – KEN HODGE - JIM BILLE - DEDHAM, MA

CT CLIPPERS - PRESIDENT - BOB CRAWFORD - CROMWELL, CT

CT WOLVES - PRESIDENT - DAN MCCARTHY - ...

 

 

 

 

East Coast Wizards join other select programs to form AAA/Tier 1 Competitive League

New Alliance Allows for Enhanced Player Focus and Skills Development Creating the Highest Level of Competition in the Region.

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March 24, 2009 – Bedford, MA - The East Coast Wizards (www.eastcoastwizards.com) today announced that it has joined forces with several neighboring high quality youth hockey programs throughout the region to establish a new AAA/ Tier I competitive league. The East Coast Wizards join the Edgewood Hawks, St. Moritz Devils, Boston Advantage, CT Wolves, CT Lazers, and CT Clippers to form the New England Alliance.  The NE Alliance will debut for the 2009/2010 season with the Wizards participating in the 2002 through 1998 age divisions.

The East Coast Wizards have considered many options for league play and have concluded that creating a strong competitive alliance, balanced with games against high quality, local NEHL teams, offers the greatest opportunity for player improvement and exposure to different styles of play. This decision is in keeping with the East Coast Wizards’ focus on total player development, from their state of the art athletic training facility, to the roster of coaches who will be leading the innovative drills in rigorous practices and skill sessions

 

 Since The NE Alliance will align with USA Hockey rules, organize several showcase tournaments and conclude the season with a competitive playoff weekend.

 

 


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Wizard sticks are here!
by posted 02/25/2009
 

We have received a limited number of composite shafts (blades are sold seperately and inserted into the shafts) with the WIzard logo and graphics. We have 20 Juniors ($80) and 10 intermediate ($90) shafts for sale in the store. Please ask to check these out.


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Wizards Boys Program Update - Coaching Information
by posted 01/30/2009
 
 

East Coast Wizards Boys Hockey Program

 Please see below for the 2009 - 2010 team coaches.

 

                The East Coast Wizards hockey program (www.eastcoastwizards.com) was established in the 2005 – 2006 season as a girls select program with an initial slate of 8 teams. Since that time, under the direction of Paul Kennedy and Scott Fusco, the program has grown to 15 teams ranging in age from U8 (2001-2000 birth years) through high school.  Beginning with the 2009 – 2010 season we are expanding by starting a boys AAA program.  The focus of the program is to provide a competitive and fun environment for players and teams to develop their skills and reach their potential as players

 

                All East Coast Wizards teams will have all practices, skill sessions, and home games at The Edge Sports Center in Bedford, MA.  This is a new, state of the art facility housing a hockey rink, two indoor turf fields and off-ice training center run by Train Boston. The program will consistent of the following.

·        
Two team practices per week – combination of full ice and half ice practices

·         One skill sessions every week – Run by Paul Kennedy, Scott Fusco and other Wizard coaches

·        

  • 32 league games plus playoffs

·         Two tournaments – more available at additional cost

·         Off-ice Training – off-ice training sessions with Train Boston for 1998, 1999, and 2000 levels

·         Summer skill sessions

     ·         Summer Team Training Camps

  • Weekly goalie training                   

 

The East Coast Wizards website will be updated frequently with more information concerning tryouts, team coaches, program costs, and other program information. Please contact Scott Fusco at with any questions.


East Coast Wizards Coaching Staff 2009 - 2010
2002      Mark Fusco, Don MacNeil
2001      Mark Fusco
2000      Ed Krayer
1999      Bill Cleary
1998      John Murphy, Butch Cutone



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Edge Hockey Clinic 2009 Dates Announced
by posted 01/21/2009
 
The Edge Hockey Clinic, a full day hockey program, will be held in two sessions during the month of July, 2009. Both session will run from 8 AM - 4 PM.

Session 1 - July 6 - 10        Boys ages 13 - 17

Session 2 - July 13 - 17     Coed ages 8 - 12


The 2009 Edge Hockey Clinic

Participants are grouped according to age, size, and

ability level.The on-ice sessions are broken up into

small groups to allow for specialized attention.There

are three ice sessions daily, each with one or more

hours of on-ice training, including checking, power

skating, shooting, and a scrimmage.Off-ice, the

players work on speed development and agility.

Our program includes plyometrics, agility, and

conditioning.We also introduce the participants to an

off-ice weight program for hockey and include x's

and o's, as well as a chance to speak with college and

international players.Goalies are involved in all these

activities, as well as their own goalie sessions.

Each session ends with a game Friday evening.

The day generally runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.The

coaching staff conducts off-ice hockey lectures and

submits individual reports on each player.Medical

personnel are in attendance at The Edge Clinic.

Players must provide all equipment.The Edge Hockey

Clinic provides jerseys, but players should bring a

spare jersey. Required equipment includes skates;

helmet; face masks; gloves; pants; stockings; shin,

shoulder, and elbow pads;water bottle;mouthpiece;

and towels. A pro shop is available.

Application

Adobe PDF file Edge Hockey Clinic 2009

Please note that enrollment is limited.

Please complete the attached application and return it to

The Edge Sports Center
191 Hartwell Road
Bedford, MA 01730


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Hockey Camps and Programs at The Edge 2009
by posted 12/19/2008
 
The dates and programs for the 2009 Hockey Camps and Clinics have been announced. Please see the attached documents, the information below, or the Hockey Clinics 2009 tab for more information and registration information..

The February Vacation Acceleration - Game Camp will fill up fast! This camp runs Tuesday - Friday from 9:30 - 11:30 AM.

Microsoft Word file Hockey Clinics 2009 

Hockey Clinics 2009 Flyer 

Hockey Development Camps 2009


 

February 17 – 20, 2009

February Vacation

June 29 - July 2, 2009

Hockey Acceleration – Game Camp

Camp will focus on the development of the following skills:

 

·         Quick starts                     

·         Team play

·         High speed edge work      

·         Mini-games

·         Speed and shooting         

·         Parachute training

·         Over-speed training for forwards and defensemen

·         Puck handling skills at high speed

·        Attacking the net


Business Name



August 17 – 21, 2009

Check, Pass, and Score Camp

Camp will focus on the development of the following skills:

 

Checking                        Passing      

Body check                             Angle pass

Stick check                             Flip pass

Body position                          Back hand pass

Shoulder Check                      Drop pass        

Hip check                                Back diagonal

Angling                                    Cycling

 Pinning                                   Tape to tape    

                     Scoring              

          Attacking the net

            1-on-1, 2-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-2

            Game concepts

 

 



August 10 – 14, 2009

Speed and Shooting Camp

 

Camp will focus on the development of the following skills:

 

·               Acceleration and over-speed training for forwards and defensemen

·               High speed edge work

·               Long strides

·               All shots covered – Slap, wrist, snap, and backhand

·               Passing skills

·               1-on-1, 2-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-2

·               Game concepts                                 

·               Shooting while skating

·               Attacking the net

·               Team concepts

 


August 3 – 7, 2009

Forward / Defenseman Camp

 

Camp will focus on the development of the following skills:

 

·         Quick Starts – forward and backward

·         Acceleration and over-speed training for forwards and defensemen

·               All shots covered—Slap, wrist, snap, and backhand

·         Passing skills

·         1-on-1, 2-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-2

·         Game concepts

Defensive skills                             

·         Zone coverage

·         Gap control

·         Play in front of the net

·         Checking        

      Offensive skills

·         The art of scoring

·         Spacing & recognition

·         Game situations

         

         

 

           

Registration Form 2009 Camps

PLAYER NAME: ____________________________ 

DATE OF BIRTH:____________________________ 

 PARENTS/ GUARDIANS NAMES:

__________________________________________

ADDRESS:               __________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP:  ____________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone:_______________________________

Cell Phone:_________________________________

Email: ____________________________________

Camps: (Please circle choices)

Acceleration Game Camp 

            February 2009                           8:30 - 11 AM     $150     9:30 – 11:30  AM

            June 2009                                 8 AM - 1 PM      $250     8 AM – 1 PM

Forward/Defense Camp                  8 AM-1 PM        $300     8 AM – 1 PM

Speed and shooting Camp             8 AM-1 PM        $300     8 AM – 1 PM

Check, pass and score Camp        8 AM-1 PM        $300     8 AM – 1 PM

Coaches

                                Paul Kennedy

                                Scott Fusco

                                Mike McGrath

Please make checks payable to:

The Edge Sports Center

191 Hartwell Road

Bedford, MA 01730


MC or Visa #: _____________________________________

Exp. Date: ______________________________




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New Wizard Gear is Here!
by posted 08/26/2008
 

 The new Wizard Gear is here! We have a new on-line store for the 2008 - 2009 season! This year on-line orders will be processed as they are received, payments will be made on-line,  and the items will be shipped directly to your home. This will allow for ordering throughout the season. To access the Wizard store please follow the link below.

We will also have some items for sale at the store at The Edge.


http://www.harrowsports.com/stores/wizards


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Goalie Skills
by posted 08/20/2008
 

Wizard Goalie Skills with Mike Garagosian start on Monday, September 15th. Goalie Skills are every Monday night from 6-6:50 PM at the PHD Training Center in Woburn. They run through March 2nd.


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Women′s Hockey Skills Program
by posted 09/27/2007
 

The Edge Sports Center is running a Women's Hockey Basic Skills Program on Thursday mornings from 9:40 - 10:40 AM. The program will focus on all the skills necessary to play hockey including, skating, stick handling, passing, shooting and basic positional play. Participants will need hockey skates, shin pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, and a hockey helmet with face mask. The prgram will be coached by Paul Kennedy and/or Scott Fusco

Program: Women's Hockey Basic Skills Program

Dates and Times: Two 9 week sessions on Thursday mornings from 9:40 - 10:40 AM

                    Session 1 - October 25, 2007 through December 27, 2007 (no session on Thanksgiving)

                    Session 2 - January 3, 2008 through March 6, 2008 (no session on February 21st)

Price: $180 per session

Coaches: Paul Kennedy and Scott Fusco

 

Microsoft Word file Women's Hockey Skills Program 


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Relax its only a game
by Paul K. posted 11/21/2005
 

The following videos are from the "Relax it's only a game" campaign.

You may have seen these on the USA Hockey website.


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