Ice Hockey

Join us on the ice for the most exciting sport in the world!

This is an exciting time for Watterson Athletics, as we welcome Ice Hockey to our varsity athletic program. After a year of planning and development, the Bishop Watterson Varsity Hockey Team took the ice in November, in its inaugural season. Our program was awarded full varsity status by the Ohio State High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), and invited to join the Capital Hockey Conference, playing against other varsity programs from Dublin, Gahanna, Olentangy, Moeller, St. Charles, DeSales and Upper Arlington and Worthington.

The Eagles will play a full regular season of contests and tournaments, the annual varsity Blue Jackets Cup, and finish in the district and state tournaments. In addition to the excitement of launching a brand new varsity program, highlights of this season include attending a closed practice of the Columbus Blue Jackets, instruction during practice from former NHL players, and playing a game upon the ice at Nationwide Arena. Moreover, the Watterson Hockey Team was designated a beneficiary of the McConnell Educational Grant Program, receiving thousands of dollars from the Blue Jackets, in order to launch their team.

Head Coach Don Lewis brings years of coaching experience, at youth and high school levels, and is a USA Hockey Level 4 Certified Coach. He is assisted by Shane Ball, who played club hockey at Loyola Maryland. Both coaches also teach at Bishop Watterson, and carry the traditions and high expectations of the Bishop Watterson community from the classroom to the ice. In fact, this team was recently praised by a member of the Ohio State officiating community for its sportsmanship and poise. The coaches anticipate presenting thirteen varsity letter awards this season, and look to return seven lettermen to next year’s team.

Those interested in learning more about Bishop Watterson’s Varsity Hockey Program are invited to contact Don Lewis via email at dlewis@cdeducation.org, or calling him at (614) 560-3055. The team will be enjoying open skating this spring, and those interested in skating with us are encouraged to call for the schedule. Additionally, summer camps and captain’s practices in the summer and fall will help determine next year’s team. Coach Lewis expects a young team, with plenty of opportunity for new players to earn ice time and potentially a varsity letter. We invite you to attend one of our contests, and join us on the ice for the most exciting sport in the world!

SNP News 3/19/12  Watterson ice hockey squad making strides
SNP News  2/6/12

Coaching Sfaff

2011-2012 Awards

MVP                          Austin Kobbeman
Top Forward            Sam Magee
Top Defenseman   Tim Silleck
Rookie of the Year   Zac McKenna
Most Improved         Derek Petrucci

Commitment

Months:

November - March

Hours Per Week:

4 - 6

Tryouts

Captains’ practices throughout September and October, Evaluations in early November

Special Notes

Informational meeting in September. This is a player funded sport, and players are responsible for all protective equipment.