Mustangs Hockey

The Strongsville Mustangs PW1 regular hockey season is under way! The Mustangs had their first game this past Saturday against Rocky River. It was a nail biter that finished in a 1-1 tie (sorry, no video footage). Our next game is this coming Sunday against Cleveland Heights. The kids got their team pictures back this week so here is Andrew and the rest of his team. Looking forward to a good, competitive and fun hockey season.

Abby Takes First at the Prairie State Feis

Abby participated in two feiseanna this weekend in Chicago at the preliminary championship level. The first competition, the Chicago Autumn Feis, was on Saturday and we won't talk too much about that one since Abby finished 10th overall and 2nd in her set dance. However, she bounced back Sunday with a 1st place finish in the Prairie State Feis that was sponsored by the Mayer School of Irish Dance which was her former dance studio in Chicago. In fact, her first Irish dance instructor, Paul Mayer, had the honor of presenting her with her first place sash and award. Nice job Abby!

Happy Halloween

Tonight Andrew went trick-or-treating with a couple of his buddies on the neighborhood hay wagon. Andrew's costume was a homemade human iPod (middle in photo). The hayride has been a tradition every year we have lived in Ohio. Since we live in a very rural area, the Boyerts of Boyert's Greenhouse & Farm fire up the tractor and hay wagon and cart the kids all around the houses in the area. It's great for the kids and it's great for the folks who live in the area who enjoy giving out candy. Abby didn't go trick-or-treating this year, but she did go to a friend's bonfire party.

Hockey Update

Tonight was picture night at for Andrew and the Mustangs hockey team. They also received the final preseason RPI rankings which have the Mustangs placed in the A2 division for the regular season. That seems like a good placement - should be very competitive, but not so difficult as if they were placed in AA or A1.

Goodbye YRC Worldwide

It is with great sadness and mixed emotions that, after 22+ years of service, I bid goodbye to YRC Worldwide. I will truly miss all of my friends and colleagues at Holland, Reddaway, New Penn and YRC. It's a difficult chapter to close on my career, but it is time for a fresh start. I look forward to sinking my teeth into a new opportunity where I can apply my marketing experience, education and talents towards the success of another organization.

I also appreciate the support of my true friends and family as I transition to a new career opportunity. Your guidance and prayers are welcomed.

Scott G. Frederick
Marketing Professional
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sgfrederick

Mustangs Lose to Geauga

The Mustangs lost a tough game to Geauga yesterday. After giving up two goals because our goalie was late to the game, we couldn't bounce back and lost 6-1. Nonetheless, Mom was present and was able to shoot a little video footage of Andrew.

Mustangs Win Again

Andrew and the Strongsville Mustangs PW1 team played a late away game against the Parma Flyers last night. In another strong preseason showing, the Mustangs won the game 10-0 with the game ending with 7 minutes left in the third period due to mercy rules. Andrew didn't have any points, but he had effective shifts being on the ice when 3 of the goals were scored. Prior to the game, our team had earned the top "A1" ranking in the Cleveland Suburban Hockey League RPI poll (see table to right). This poll is used to determine where teams are placed for the regular season. Hopefully we don't do much better than this, otherwise we could risk being placed in the highest "AA" division. A1 is the second highest division and that would be just fine.