If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Shirley Farnquist.  There are many opportunities available.  We are very dependent on the many volunteers that help in various functions.

Shirley can be reached at 906-259-0522 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Our Soo Eagles volunteer spotlight this week shines on Billet and Education Coordinator, Cathy Tibbett.

Cathy has been with the Soo Eagles for 4 years.  She is a vital part of our organization, and her responsibilities include finding the right billet family, and matching players up with the family. She ensures there is a background check performed on all of the billet families.  Cathy also is in charge of the education for all of the players, which is one of the most critical areas that Cathy spends a lot of her time on.

As Education Coordinator, Cathy assists high school age students and their parents, to enroll in Sault Area High School, or on-line school of choice. She also monitors student grades and attendance on a weekly basis, attends parent-teacher conferences, reports student progress to parents, assists students in completing assignments, and helps find tutors for students as needed.  Cathy also communicates team schedules and expected student absences to high school staff, and assists students and parents in completing NCAA Clearing House forms, which at times can be a very arduous task.

Cathy’s responsibilities doesn’t stop at the high school level, it also goes to the next level, college. She assists players in registering for college classes, finds tutors for players as needed, assist players in completing college entrance forms, sets-up ACT test preparation classes, and assist players in registering for retake of ACT.

Cathy also compiles a spreadsheet for the team, with educational data, including schools attended, grade point average, ACT/SAT scores and contact information for players. She also sends this education data to colleges and universities, as requested by a coach.  Cathy also hosts her world famous “Taco Night” every Tuesday, where Soo Eagles players enjoy a feast fit for a king, or many of them in this case.

Cathy is one of the many Soo Eagles Volunteers that abide to the mission statement of developing a tradition of academic growth, athletic skills, leadership, self-esteem, self-discipline, integrity, teamwork and sportsmanship. 

The Soo Eagles are in the process of taking applications for becoming a Billett Family for the 2013/2014 season.  This is a wonderful way to create a family environment for the players who need a family to live with.

If you are interested, please call Cathy Tibbett at 906-322-0901 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

In order to operate a team on a limited budget, Soo Eagles volunteers are the lifeline of our organization.  There would be no way to have a team in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, without the incredible contributions from so many people.  These volunteers are very passionate about the team, and our goal of providing a first class opportunity, to the players who are pursuing their dreams and passion. 

Here is a list of our volunteers who give some much of their time and passion to Sault Ste. Marie, the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and the Soo Eagles.

Ken Aikens: Pointstreak and Official Scorer
Jeannie Allen: Equipment Manager
Paul Allen: Equipment Manager
Paul Andary: Scout
Mike Barbeau: Trainer
John Bell: 1400AM Radio Announcer
John Bosbous: Marketing Manager
Joyce Bosbous: Game Night Helper
Amy Dalsky: Game Day Coordinator
Kari Evey: Trainer
Shirley Farnquist: Business Manager
Tom Farnquist: Head Scout
Rachelle Fountain: Game Night Helper
Shelby Fox: Game Night Helper
Dr. Robert Graham: Team Doctor
Renee Hutte: Ticket Booth Pit Boss
Robin Hyrsky: Booster Club Manager, Community Service and Video Coordinator
Taylor Lee: Game Night Helper
Richard Mannisto: Fast Hockey
Alyssa Mckechnie: Game Night Helper
Selina McLean: Admin for Hockey Operations and Tryout Coordinator
Scott Nason: Email Newsletter Editor and Fast Hockey Announcer
Larry Peterman: National Anthem Singer
Dave Peters: Goal Judge/Penalty Box Attendant
Savannah Pinkoswki: Game Night Helper
Larry Pozzebon: Fast Hockey Announcer
Bob St. Peter: Public Address Announcer
Cathy Tibbett: Billet and Education Coordinator
Bill Vandersleet: Goalie Coach
Paul VanWagoner: Goal Judge Red Light Specialist/Penalty Box Attendant
John Waisenan: Scout
Jason Wenglikowski: Webmaster
Chelsea Zalewski: Photographer/Game Night Helper

The Soo Eagles and Jamestown Ironmen will be fighting for the North Division’s spot in next month’s Robertson Cup. The winners of the Central, South and West Divisions will also secure a spot. All games are best-of-five series.

The Central Division final is set as the 1-seed Austin Bruins will take on the 2-seed Bismark Bobcats starting on Friday night. In the South Division Final, the 1-seed Amarillo Bulls will face defending Robertson Cup Champions, and 3-seed Texas Tornado, starting on Thursday. In the West Division Final, the top seeded Wenatchee Wild will face the 2-seeded Fairbanks Icedogs.

The four division winners will face off in the 2013 Robertson Cup Championship Tournament will be held from May 10-13, 2013 at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, Texas, and for the first time in 10 years, will be hosted by the NAHL and not a member team.  The Robertson Cup crowns the NAHL’s playoff champion and also represents USA Hockey’s Tier II Junior National Champion. 

Follow the 2013 Robertson Cup Playoffs at the official site of the Robertson Cup at: http://www.robertsoncup.com

A stellar performance between the pipes by Tyler Marble helped the Soo Eagles defeat the Port Huron Fighting Falcons, 4-1.

After the loss made the series score 2-0 in the best of five series, Port Huron faces elimination next time out.

Soo was paced by Eric Rivard, who racked up one goal. Rivard scored on the power play 11:24 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Soo. The Eagles had gained a power play chance when Ian Miller was whistled for roughing. Robin Hoglund picked up the assist.

The Fighting Falcons were unable to stop Soo from sending pucks towards the net, and the Eagles eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

Soo additionally got points from Kyle Loridon, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Sean Murphy also scored for Soo. In addition, Soo received assists from Cody Von Reuden and Alex Robert, who contributed one a piece.

Port Huron forced Soo goalie Marble to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots.

Other players who recorded assists for Port Huron were Bobby Brown and Rick DeRosa, who each chipped in one.

The Eagles' Marble stopped 33 shots out of the 34 that he faced. Soo totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 1-for-6 on the power play. Alex Blankenburg rejected 33 shots on goal for the Fighting Falcons. Port Huron totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with eight minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play.