Chosen Attribute: Serving

Why is this attribute important to you?

What is your favorite scripture verse?

Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

I really like this verse because it is a great feeling to know that you can do anything you want when you believe in God. My other favorite verse is Isaiah 30:21 “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, ‘this is the way; walk in it’." It is really comforting to know that God has a perfect plan for every one of us.

What else should we know about you?

In my free time, I enjoy playing golf and hanging out with my friends. I go to a small church group called Salt every Sunday night with a group of high school juniors. I have one younger brother named Colby, 15, and a younger sister, named Stephanie, 11. My goal is to play college hockey.

Chosen Attribute: Integrity

Why is this attribute important to you?

What is your favorite scripture verse?

Ephesians 6:10-11: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."

God always doesn’t give us a downhill easy ride. Sometimes he gives us an uphill ride and we have to paddle hard. Sometimes we have to go through tough times, and that truly defines our strength and character. We can’t get through that on our own. We have to get through it with God. So each and everyday we need to put on our Armor of God.

What else should we know about you?

Chosen Attribute: Integrity

Why is this attribute important to you?

What is your favorite scripture verse?

My favorite verse of scripture is: Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This verse is one of the first verses I learned as a kid. When I was very young we made a plaque with Phil. 4:13 on it and hung it on the wall. It has always inspired me to work hard at anything I do. I know that I will succeed because it is through Christ’s strength that I do it, not my own. It gives me confidence to know that God is helping me in all things.

What else should we know about you?

My family attends The Chapel at CrossPoint in Amherst, NY whenever we can. When we are on the road and/or can’t make it to church, my father leads us in home-church. My younger sister, Lynn, and I have been home-schooled by my mother since kindergarten. I am now a Junior in High School. For my University education, I would like to attend the United States Naval Academy.

I have been a USA Hockey on-ice official for four years. This year I am also a student coach for a Bantam House team in Amherst, NY. I have played spring tournament hockey for the Buffalo Prospects for the past five years. I have also played travel soccer for the past six years. This past year I played striker and midfield for the Western New York League Champion Tritown Warriors.

Chosen Attribute: Excellence

Why is this attribute important to you?

What is your favorite scripture verse?

Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me – It is great to know that I can do ANYTHING I set mind on because I have Christ with me. I also like Colossians 3:17 & 23 “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.”
My grandma taught me that when I take care of the things that are important to God, He will take care of the things that are important to me, and that when I do all that is possible, God will do the “impossible”.

What else should we know about you?

I enjoy reading hockey books, the Left Behind Book Series, and the Bible. I have read through the entire Bible 2 times. Most recently, this past summer, I read the entire Bible in 87 days, after being encouraged to do so by a former Bible teacher.
I have one sister, Niccole who is 24 years old. My sister is the Praise and Worship pastor at her church. She played soccer for Oklahoma State on a full-ride scholarship, where she was an Academic All-American and the Ok State Scholar Athlete of the Year. She will finish her Master’s Degree in a couple weeks. My future goals are to attend college and play hockey, to be a dominant NHL player, and to be a Pastor after my playing days are finished.

Chosen Attribute: Serving

Why is this attribute important to you?

What is your favorite scripture verse?

"So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you."
Romans 12: 1-2– The Message

This is my favorite verse because ever since I was in middle school and my youth group had a theme for the year to "DEFY" and Romans 12 1-2 was the theme verse. It's stuck with me and I really try to live it out and apply it to my life.

What else should we know about you?
Grant is a true student athlete, as he is a member of the National Honor Society and the Paduan Scholars program at St. Francis high school where his grade point average is a 3.8.   At St. Francis, Grant plays both Varsity Lacrosse and Varsity Prep Hockey, whee he lead the team in goals and points.  Grant is the youngest of 3 boys, as both of his brothers play Lacrosse at Gordon College.  When not playing hockey or lacrosse, Grant enjoys playing the Saxophone and sits in the first chair for the school orchestra.   Grant is determined to play Division One hockey and is currently looking at both junior and prep school options for next season.  For your dedication to Serving your youth group, your teammates, your family and your Lord, FCA Hockey is proud to recognize Grant as the April “FCA Hockey Heart and Soul” Athlete of the Month.    

Chosen Attribute: Serving

Why is this attribute important to you?

What is your favorite scripture verse?
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11
This verse reminds me that no matter how hard or trying my circumstances may be, that everything is under the direct control of Jesus Christ. It reminds me of the Lord’s promise that he knows what He’s doing in my life, that He is working in everything to produce a good and beneficial result, and that I have a Living, Risen Savior that can back up that promise.

What else should we know about you?
Jamie faithfully leads the FCA Hockey Bible Study huddle at Holy Cross University every week. Although he has a very demanding major in Physics, he sets aside time weekly to organize a topic, prepare the bible lesson and leads 10-15 guys each week. Prior to HC, Jamie attended Tabor Academy where he played hockey for 3 years. Jamie has one younger brother Drew, who attends Hamilton College and plays hockey for them. For your tremendous dedication to Serving your teammates, your family and your Lord, FCA Hockey is proud to recognize Jamie as the March “FCA Hockey Heart and Soul” Athlete of the Month.

Chosen Attribute: Serving

Why is this attribute important to you?

What is your favorite scripture verse?
"I can do all things through Him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
Engraved into the palm of my hockey glove with permanent ink, this verse has been one that has always stuck with me. Christ is the most powerful thing on this earth and with Him on our side it is incredible the power we are given by His words. Whenever I have doubts in my everyday life, I always turn to this verse as it reminds me how weak I am by myself, though with Christ anything is possible. 

What else should we know about you?
Kevin came to know the Lord after a friend of his, Gerrit Davis, invited him to church.  Ever since that day, Kevin has been completely consumed by His word. Kevin has been involved in helping to lead different youth groups, as well as getting involved in Young Life.  On the ice, he played two years in Dallas for the Junior Stars, before joining the Bandits.  He is an offensive defenseman and has helped the team put together a 14 game winning streak.  Kevin grew up in California and plans to play college hockey while studying Sports Medicine.   For your dedication to Serving your teammates, your friends and family and your Lord, FCA Hockey is proud to recognize Kevin as the February “FCA Hockey Heart and Soul” Athlete of the Month.    

Chris Wagner

Chosen Attribute: Excellence

Why is this attribute important to you?

What is your favorite scripture verse?
John 3:16, This verse is so important to me because it sums up the keys to Christianity and is the easiest to explain to a non-believer. I remember being taught this verse my first day at AWANA and after memorizing it, I have never forgot it.

What else should we know about you?
Chris has accepted a full scholarship to attend Colgate University staring in the fall of 2010.  He is currently leading the EJHL in scoring while playing for the South Shore Kings.  His play has earned him recognition on the NHL’s “Watch List” of players to be drafted this spring.  Chris graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School last spring where he played hockey for 3 seasons before joining the Kings.  Chris is a student leader in the youth group at Trinity Community Church in Norwood, Mass and has served the people of the Dominican Republic on a missions trip back in August.  For his dedication to Excellence, along with his willingness to serve his teammates, his family, and the people of the DR, FCA is proud to recognize Chris as the January “FCA Hockey Heart and Soul” Athlete of the Month.

Chosen Attribute: Serving

Why is this attribute important to you?

What is your favorite scripture verse?
The first verse that I ever memorized was John 3:16 – “For God so loved the World, that He gave his only begotten Son, and He who believes in me shall have everlasting eternal life”.

What else should we know about you?
I live with my parents and two sisters in Hagerstown, MD and attend John Wesley United Methodist Church. I am a Junior at South Hagerstown High School where I am a member of the school’s FCA Huddle. Besides playing on the varsity hockey team, I also play on the Varsity Lacrosse team. I have been playing hockey for twelve years and play for the Hagerstown Midget U-18 AA team and am an Assistant Captain of the Washington County Northstars High School Hockey Varsity Team (MSHL). I am currently participating as a student coach and life mentor for the Hagerstown Youth Hockey Association's Squirt B team and enjoy having the opportunity to mentor the younger hockey players. I look forward to playing on Team FCA this summer in Buffalo, NY and hope to play college hockey at Penn State after graduation. For his willingness to serve his teammates, his family and his Lord, FCA is proud to recognize Zachary as the December “FCA Hockey Heart and Soul” Athlete of the Month.

Chosen Attribute: Integrity

Why Integrity??
Why is this attribute important to you?   You cannot thrive on the ice, nor in lifewithout the attributes that contribute to integrity (loyalty, work ethic,honor, etc.).  I can attribute much of mysuccess to the loyalty I’ve shown towards my teammates, coaches, family, andmost of all, the Lord who has blessed me with many opportunities.

Favorite scripture?   Ephesians 6:4
"Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."   I like this one because my father is always there for me and has helped me anyway possible.  I owe him all my current success, and success to come.  

Christopher is a junior at Lockport High School and aparishioner at St. John the Baptist.  Heloves the game of hockey and plays with a lot of passion and energy.  Toward the end of last season he made somechanges to his game that helped him to be a more consistent goalie; addingcomposer to his game.  With the help ofhis family and the Lord, he has been provided so many different opportunitiesto exceed and excel.  Christopher knowsthat  “Through the Lord,  All things are Possible”, and by trusting inHim, he is able to play more relaxed and consistent in the net this season….  This change has helped him lead his team toa  4-1 record with a GAA of 1.40, a savepercentage of 93.8%, and 2 shut-outs… all in his first month of JuniorHockey.    For his loyalty to his teammates, his familyand his Lord, FCA is proud to recognize Christopher as the October heart andSoul Athlete of the Month.  

September Athlete of the Month

Chosen Attribute: Teamwork

Why Teamwork?
The bond that you have with your teammates is more important to you than you can ever imagine. You play and love the same game with the same guys that love it just like you and that's where you really start to come together. Scripture that speaks to me on teamwork is " Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17

Favorite scripture?
" I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13.
When I'm in doubt about something I think of that scripture and pray to God that he will help me.

Josh’s many abilities on the ice, including his speed, penalty kill ability, and aggressive play on both ends of the ice have earned him a spot on the USHL draft list. Josh regularly attends prayer meetings and prays for his teammates before every game. For his passion for his teammates, for hockey, and for the Lord, FCA Hockey is proud to recognize Josh as the September Heart and Soul Athlete of the Month.

Jon Clark played for the Bismarck Bobcats for the last two years in the NAHL. A solid defensemen and leader, Jon skated to a +38 last season while serving as their team captain. Jon was instrumental in leading a team huddle before every home game with teammates in which they would pray for safety as well as that their play would glorify God. The core value that Jon relates to the most is "Teamwork".

His belief in a united spirit and purpose will help him as he attends the United States Military Academy at West Point this fall. FCA Hockey is proud to recognize Jon for his tremendous leadership and is honored to have him as our first Heart and Soul Athlete of the month.