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2011 Tourney in Review

12th Annual Face Off Against Breast Cancer
January 22-23, 2011
Memorial Sports Center, Middlebury, VT

The Middlebury Otters and the Middlebury Mystix adult women’s hockey teams will proudly host the 12th
annual Face Off Against Breast Cancer on January 22 and 23, 2011 at the Memorial Sports Center's Howard Brush Arena in Middlebury. Twelve Women's teams from all over Vermont will compete in three divisions of play: Competitive, Recreational, and Novice. There's also a co-ed “Friends and Family” division.  Proceeds from this fundraiser tournament benefit the 
Cancer Patient Support Program’s Emergency Fund.
 
The latest news:

And the Total Is... $60,000!

Wow!  Thanks to our donors, players, coaches, community business sponsors, volunteers, and dozens of other supporters, we are pleased to anounce that the 2011 Face Off Against Breast Cancer fundraising total met-- and exceeded--our goal. We now have a new record: $60,000 for the Cancer Patient Support Program! 

 

Donations are always welcome.  Donate now online or send checks made out to CPSP (Cancer Patient Support Program) to:

Face Off Against Breast Cancer
c/o Cathy Chase
PO Box 27
Middlebury, VT 05753
 
Thanks to all of our donors for setting a new record!
 

Sunday's Stories and Results

The big news story?  Easy: $50,000! Thanks to our amazing donors, players, volunteers, and friends, we have blown past our fundraising goal and reached a new record! We're sending a special shout out to Team  rest of our outstanding fundraisers, and to our special guest speakers Kathy McBeth of CPSP, Annie Janeway of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Cindy and Phil Blood of Forest Moon.


2011 Recreational Division Game Results

  • 4th place: Burlington Tsunamis
  • 3rd place: Waterbury Wicked
  • 2nd place: Burlington Black Ice
  • 2011 Champions, Recreational Division: Rutland Cutting Edge - Rec

 

2011 Novice Division Game Results

  • 4th place: Burlington Code Blue
  • 3rd place: Middlebury Mystix
  • 2nd place: Rutland Cutting Edge - Novice
  • 2011 Champions, Novice Division: Barre 32 Degrees 
the Rutland Cutting Edges, Rec Division champs

2011 Recreational Division Fundraising Results
  • 4th place: Burlington Tsunamis, $1,716. Top Individual: Sara Phillips, $325
  • 3rd place: Waterbury Wicked, $1,790. Top Individual: Martha Evans-Mongeon, $350
  • 2nd place: Burlington Black Ice, $2,505. Top Individual: Ginger MacDonald, $510
  • 2011 Top Fundraiser Team, Recreational Division: Rutland Cutting Edge - Rec, $3,596. Top Individual: Harriet Parot, $850
2011 Novice Division Fundraising Results
  • 4th place: Burlington Code Blue, $970. Top Individual: Ellen Rapalgi, $350
  • 3rd place: Barre 32 Degrees, $1,391. Top Individual: Diane Schwarm, $340
  • 2nd place: Middlebury Mystix, $4,396. Top Individual: Cheryl LeBlanc, $1,010
  • 2011 Top Fundraiser Team, Novice Division: Rutland Cutting Edge - Rec, $4,735. Top Individual: Natalie Boyle, $1,600

2011 Friends and Family Division Game Recap

For the second consecutive year, the Friday Night Blues emerged victorious from a hard-fought battle against the Monday Knights. After hoisting the ceremonial "Cup," the Friday guys said, "Checkmate!"  Better luck next year, Monday guys. Special mention goes to Friday nighter Jon Isham and his wife Tracy Himmel Isham: their "Team Tracy99" campaign has brought in an aamazing $5,000+ so far!
 
See scores and more on the Schedule and Results page. Congratulations to all our Novice and Recreational Division and "Friends and Family" Division players on a  job well done!

 
Don't Forget the Photos!
Photography for the 2011 Face off Against Breast Cancer was provided by Pamela Quinn of QuinnPics. See her work and order prints at http://www.quinnpics.smugmug.com.  A portion of proceeds from sales of tourney photos will be donated back to the Face Off Against Breast Cancer.  Check out your team photos and order some prints today!



Saturday's Stories and Results

Wow, what a day!  Close competition, warm camraderie, and awesome fundraising were hallmarks of Saturday's tourney play. so far over $26,000 has been raised for the Cancer Patient Support Program (amazing!) Things went just as fast on the ice: both the consolation game and the championship game were decided in overtime.  The final results?


2011 Competitive Division Game Results

  • 4th place: Green Mountain Thunder

  • 3rd place: Middlebury Otters

  • 2nd place: Burlington IceBreakers

  • 2011 Competitive Division Champions: Vermont Vixen

 
the Vermont Vixen, Competitive Division champs


2011 Competitive Fundraising Results
  • 4th place: Vermont Vixen, $1,925. Top Individual: Barb Heath, $510
  • 3rd place: Green Mountain Thunder, $4,085. Top Individual: Pat Matter, $835
  • 2nd place: Middlebury Otters, $8,994. Top Individual: Liza Lloyd, $1,568
  • 2011 Top Fundraiser Team, Competitive Division: Burlington IceBreakers, $11,850. Top Individual: Annie Voldman, $925
See scores and more on the Schedule and Results page. Congratulations to all our Competitive Division and "Friends and Family" Division players on a  job well done!  Now on to Sunday...

Don't Forget the Photos!
Photography for the 2011 Face off Against Breast Cancer was provided by Pamela Quinn of QuinnPics. See her work and order prints at http://www.quinnpics.smugmug.com.  A portion of proceeds from sales of tourney photos will be donated back to the Face Off Against Breast Cancer.  Check out your team photos and order some prints today!


 
We're Ready to Go! Are you?

The tournament is set to begin, and we can't wait to meet all of our hockey teams, volunteers, and supporters.  Check the game schedules here, dress warm, and come join us at the Memorial Sports Center! 

 

More fun events from the weekend include:

  • Ceremonial Puck Dop with Bruce and Hobbes from WVTK 92.1, Saturdayat 9:30 am
  • MCTV Coverage of the Otters vs. IceBreakers game, Saturday at 9:40 am (watch for it on the air this weekend!)
  • Professional Photography both mornings by QuinnPics
  • The Inspirational Art Project "1 in 8" all weekend in the Warming Hut
  • The Tribute Table, where you can  leave a message of hope, remembrance, or spirit
  • Tourney Benefit Party with the Horse Traders at Two Brothers' Lounge and Stage, Saturday 9 pm-1 am

At our speaker break gatherings on Saturday at 4:20 and Sunday at 3:40, we'll hear words of wisdom from the Cancer Patient Support Program and the non-profit organization Forest Moon, a pink rose ceremony for survivors, sponsored by the VT/NH Chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and we'll give out prizes to our top fundraisers.  Don't miss a minute!

 


 
Fundraising is Now Underway!

Individual players from all of our 12 participating teams are now soliciting donations in their communities.  Know a hockey player in your area?  Donate now at the online donation center>>

 

Players: download and print your Donation Tally Sheet here>>

 

To contribute via check, please make checks out to CPSP (Cancer Patient Support Program), write your desired team or player in the notes area, and mail to:

Face Off Against Breast Cancer
c/o Cathy Chase
PO Box 27
Middlebury, VT 05753

Donations in any amount are welcome. You will receive an acknowledgement and a tax receipt from the Cancer Patient Support Program. Thanks for your continued support!

 
 
2011 Team Registration Now Complete!
 Attention womens' hockey teams: download and print your registration form here:
Be aware that the tournament is a pretty hot ticket: all divisions have been full for several seasons now, and unfortunately, we've even had to turn some teams away.  So please send your registration form and check today. We'll take the first teams to register and pay, until all divisions are filled.  The earlier your team registers and pays, the better your chances are of being included in the 2011 tourney!
 
Not sure which division your team belongs in?  Co-chairs Liza Lloyd (liza@middlebury.edu or 802.989.0376) or Cathy Chase (cathychasevt@gmail.com or 802.989.0039) can help.

The Face Off Against Breast Cancer would not be possible without the support of hundreds of players, volunteers, sponsors, and community supporters.  The 2011 Tournament Committee extends their thanks to the following people and organizations for their support of the 2011 tourney:

 

2011 Special Sponsors
Addison Independent, Official Media Sponsor
Conant Metal and Light, Presenting Sponsor
Destination Vermont - Windridge Publishing, Presenting Sponsor
The Horse Traders
Two Brothers' Tavern and Lounge
WVTK, Official Media Sponsor
 

2011 Prize Sponsors

Danforth Pewter
Vermont Soap Company

2011 Community Business Sponsors

Lisa Pippa Alexander, M. D., PLC

American Flatbread

Aubuchon's Hardware

Autumn Gold

The Blossom Basket

Birdseye Building Company

Bullrock Corporation

Coldwell Banker Bill Beck Real Estate

Divorce Mediation Center, Inc.

Forth n' Goal

Green Peppers Restaurant

Greg's Meat Market

Hannaford

Jonathan C. Heppell, PLC

Gale Hurd

James L. Lapann,  Esq

Langrock, Sperry & Wool, LLP

Neal LaRiviere

Leatherworks

The Lodge at Otter Creek

Martin's Hardware

Middlebury Bagel and Deli

Middlebury Eye Associates

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op

Noonie's Deli

Northern Timbers Construction 

OMYA

Otter Creek Custom Framing

Patten Oil Co., Inc.

Alysia R. Perkinson - Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Planet Hair Co - Denise Perkins

Ramunto's Sicilian Pizza

r.k. Miles

Rolling Calendar

Rosie's Restaurant

Shaw's

Swift House Inn

UPS Store

Vermont Field Sports

Vermont Yarn, Beads & Gift Emporium

WaterRock Communications

The Wheel Inn

Wild Mountain Thyme

Wright Hartman Construction

 

2011 Special Thanks

Better Middlebury Partnership
Cindy & Phil Blood
Megan Brady
Davis Brakeley
Deb Brisson
Dan & Michelle Brown
Cancer Patient Support Program
Sara Chicoine
Kim Cook
Steve Conant
Brian Crogan
Liz Cronin
Lyn DeGraff
Ann and Peter Demong
Allan Duclos
Durasol Awnings
Bill Ford
Jerry Germain
Vinny Hebert
Mary Higgins
Jon & Tracy Himmel Isham
Benson Hodgson
Initial Ideas
Jennifer James
Annie Janeway
Syd Johnson
Jim Laberge
The Litte Press Room
Doug Lloyd
Kim Loewer
Angelo Lynn
Jed Malcolm
Rick Marshall

Kathleen McBeth
Dan McIntosh
James McMillen
John McWright
Memorial Sports Center
MCTV
Deirdre Morris
Nikki Morse
Brad Nadeau
Chris and Mike Newkirk
Erin Quinn
Pamela Quinn
Rags to Riches
Norma Rollet
Jon Rooney
Pete Ryan
Beth Taylor-Nolan
Team 99
Dick Thodal
Mike Turner
John Wallace
Nancy Warren
Hilde Whalley
WVTK
Bruce and Hobbes Zeman