Minnesota is history

Well the first big showcase of the season is history and Devin's bus wheeled into Detroit at about 5 a.m. this morning. They had a successful five games and Devin played four of them. The first, second and third games were all ties and for the first time in his goalie career we lost all three in shootouts. Unfortunately our kids couldnt score at all and out of fifteen shooters, three goals went in, always the very last shooter. Though Devin was bummed, we were the only team without a regulation loss. And of course DWills redeemed himself by getting shutouts the last two games. Out of 24 teams we are number 5 and out of 24+ goalies Devin is number 5 with a 1.25 GAA and a .91 SV %. The sad thing was they left Detroit at noon last Wednesday and were on the bus until 2:00 a.m. After unloading the bus and getting to bed by 3:30, they had to get up at six to play their first game at 8:00 a.m. No rest for the wicked I guess. The goalie coach for the NTDP was there and watched two of his games as well as many college scouts. Next month they go to San Jose and I will send emails out with the schedule and arena times.

Motor City Metal Jackets AAA

Well the season has begun and Devin had his first tournament this past weekend. We tied two, won one, lost one (Devin wasnt in net). The team looks pretty good and Devin ended up with a 1.5 GAA. They are now getting ready for the Minnesota tournament, leaving tomorrow on the bus for five days. None of us are going, which is unusual in itself, so it will be his first time completely on his own. They have a room reserved so the kids can do their homework. Next month is the San Jose tournament, of which Clarence and I may be going. Will keep you posted on his games. Clarence is getting calls on a daily basis from advisors and agents, he keeps telling them we are not going with anyone at the moment. He has plenty of time for that, he isnt even 15 yet. Right now he needs to concentrate on his schoolwork, he will be missing so much school.