June 27, 2009
MONTREAL-  With the 100th pick in the 2009 NHL amateur draft, former Chaminade Hockey standout and current Miami University (OH) defenseman Chris Wideman ('08) realized a dream as he was selected by the Ottawa Senators early in the fourth round.

A native of St. Louis, Mo ., Wideman played in 39 games for the RedHawks during his freshman campaign. He tallied 26 assists and a plus-11 rating. He took 68 shots and recorded 20 blocks. Prior to Miami , Wideman played for the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders (2007-08), the St. Louis Amateur Blues AAA and of course his high school Chaminade Red Devils. He was a member of the USA Select-17 team in 2006 and 2007 US Under-18 Select team.

"It feels unbelievable right now.  I am just waiting to come back down," the offensive defensemen said shortly after being notified of his draft selection.  After an award laden Freshman campaign in which his Redhawks narrowly lost in their first ever National Championship game,Wideman was one of the first NCAA defensmen taken in the draft.  Chris went on to say, "I am very excited to have been selected by an organization that thinks highly of me and really wants me."  

Chris will fly to Ottawa, Ontario  Monday, June 29 and participate in their professional development camp where he will meet other draft choices as well as some current Senators and the entire coaching staff.  Following his time in Canada, Chris will fly to Lake Placid, NY in August where he will compete for a spot to represent the United States of America in the World Juniors tournament to be played this December.

This is the sixth player who has represented the Chaminade Hockey program to be drafted by an NHL organization in the last eight years.  Others to have been drafted include:  Yan Stastny ( Boston Bruins ), Neil Komadaski ( Ottawa ), Paul Stastny ( Colorado Avalanche ), Chris Butler ( Buffalo Sabers ), and Benny Bishop (St. Louis Blues).  Chaminade Head Coach Matt Hrubes stated, "We are all extremely proud of Chris and all of his achievments.  He is the latest in a great tradition to represent Chaminade at the highest level.  He is a terrific player who continues to get better and better each year.  This is a testament to the quality young man Chris is and exemplifies how all of his hard work has paid off."

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NEWS

	Stastny Earns USA Hockey Invite Tuesday, 06.30.2009 / 1:35 PM / News Colorado Avalanche USA Hockey announced today that Avalanche forward Paul Stastny is among the 34 players who have been invited to the U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Orientation Camp from Aug. 17-19, at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, Ill. The camp is designed to assist in the preparation of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team that will compete at the XXI Olympic Winter Games to be held from Feb. 12-28, 2010, in Vancouver, B.C. MORE
CCP Summer Skates - Every Monday Starting June 1, 2009 - July 27, 2009 - 5:20 PM-6:20 PM - Hardee's IcePlex in Chesterfield (Olympic) - $90 check to Chaminade Hockey Club ($10 per session up front!) - Goalies are free and should contact coach Hrubes about availability - All 2008-09 Varsity & JV WHITE players welcome - All CCP Hockey Alumni currently playing elsewhere welcome - Please email Coach Hrubes with any questions mhrubes7@yahoo.com - This is highly recomended for all current Varsity players!
	3 Red Devils selected to National Camps Congratulations to Brady Crabtree, Brendan Wilson, and Chris Wideman('08) for all being selected to attend U.S.A. Hockey National Camps. Incoming Freshman, Brady Crabtree, was selected to represent the Central District in the U14 Bantam Camp July 8-14 in Rochester, New York. Sophomore, Brendan Wilson, was selected to represent the Central District in the Select 15 National Camp. Chaminade Hockey Alumni, Chris Wideman ('08), was named to the 43 man roster for the Jr. evaluation camp. This camp will be used to select the U.S.A. Hockey World Junior Team. To read the press release from U.S.A. Hockey click HERE.
	Thompson Spring League Update CCP Hockey Spring League Parents and Players I just wanted to let all of you know that we are watching the Thompson League situation closely and will be reporting back to you this week with the ultimate resolution. I also wanted to assure you that we will be attempting to complete the balance of the games with or without the structure of the league. Gus and I have discussed this at length and will be attempting to schedule “practice” games with the other teams in the league in the event that the league does not formally reschedule these games. As the balance of the fees to the Thompson League are likely non-recoverable, CCP Hockey Club will bear the cost of these games and the referees. We will not be asking anyone to pay anymore than you already have for participation in the Spring League. The only wildcard in all of this will be the willingness of the other teams to schedule the practice games. Thanks in advance for your patience with this situation. As soon as we have some definitive information and/or a revised schedule, we will pass it on to you as well as post it on the CCP Hockey website. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to email Gus or myself. This will in no way impact the Spring White team. Talk to you all soon. Mark Finke President Chaminade Hockey Club
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	JV RED wins Championship Congratulations to the Chaminade JV Red team who won the Thompson League Junior Varsity championship for the 2008-2009 season!
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	Wideman Earns Second CCHA Weekly Award http://muredhawks.cstv.com OXFORD, Ohio -  Chris Wideman  (St. Louis, Mo.) picked up his second Central Collegiate Hockey Assosication weekly award this season as he was named Defenseman of the Week. The award is the second of the season for Wideman as he earned CCHA Rookie of the Week honors the opening week for his four assists in two games against Ohio State.MORE
	Varsity Chicago Trip As in the past, the Chaminade Varsity Red Devils will be heading North to Chicago the day after Christmas to participate in the 15th Annual Chicago Blackhawks Charities Christams Tournament. The tounament will take place this year from Friday December 26, 2008 to Monday December 29, 2008. Travel information will be provided when it is finalized. Please click HERE for the roster of players traveling.
	Fathers Club Christmas Tree Lot Once again the Chaminade Hockey Club will be assisting the Chaminade Fathers Club in working the Christmas Tree Lot at Chaminade. Please support the Fathers Club as they support many teams/activities at Chaminade including the Hockey teams. Players will be required to work a shift on either Sunday 11/30/2008 or Sunday 12/14/2008. Please click HERE for a complete schedule.
	Home Sweet Home for Blues' Bishop www.stlouisblues.com ST. LOUIS – Ben Bishop is right back where he started. After leaving his St. Louis home as a junior in high school and then playing college hockey at the University of Maine, a recent call up by the Blues has the 6-foot-7 goalie back home in Des Peres. “I might be the only player in the NHL living with my parents,” Bishop joked Monday. MORE
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	9/16/2008 Like last season, there will be 2 Varsity Groups. Varsity WHITE will be at ALL VARSITY functions.  Varsity RED will be at only those functions designated as VARSITY RED.  Please remember to check the website often as these may change week to week. Groups are listed on the "VARSITY" page. The JV White group is now posted under the "JV White" tab. All players on this list are to be at all CCP Hockey JV WHITE Functions unless otherwise notified. All 8th graders not playing AAA that are interested in playing JV RED please e-mail Coach Luetkemeyer at designfx@speakeasy.net.
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	Alex Wideman committed to Miami University for the Fall of 2010 www.stlaaablues.org Alex received a verbal commitment this week for a full scholarship at Miami University beginning the fall of 2010. Alex's dedication and hard work, both on and off the ice, has made this achievement possible. Alex took advantage of the environment and exposure on the Midget Major Team and availed himself of the other developmental venues offered in the St. Louis area Alex is not only the youngest St. Louis player to receive a verbal commitment for a D-I scholarship but he became the second to achieve this goal while remaining at home and playing Tier I Midget Major Hockey.
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	Chaminade Athletic Department Student-Athlete Policy PLEASE NOTE - This policy applies to ALL Chaminade Hockey players on ALL teams. Including 8th Graders. Read HERE.