As I was reflecting on what to write about on this Christmas Day, I noticed
how many messages there are on social media about spending the
holidays with friends and families. That is not true for most hockey
players as the Christmas break does not allow enough time to get back
home. Friends and family all too often are teammates and their families
which is great, but not the same as friends and family at home. Being a minor pro hockey player truly is a "hard knock life" and the current season has been a challenge for the team both on and off the ice.
So
this post is merely a THANK YOU to all players (and their families)
past and present for what you have done for the fans of the Allen
Americans both on the ice and in the community. There has been over 150 players in Allen since the franchise started in 2009. It has been quite a ride over the
last few years. One of the benefits of writing a blog is getting to know
many of the players and their families and with social media it is easy
to feel connected even when they move on. The following is a small
sample of Christmas time with players and their families past and
present.
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| The Allen Americans posted this greeting last night - 2015 |
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| This was posted last year (2014) by the Allen Americans - One year later most have moved on |
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| Ashley, Chad, Cayne,Camden plus baby #3 on the way Costello - 2015 |
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| Costello's with Santa - Bet dad was on a road trip - 2015 |
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| The Adams Family - Erik, Jen, Brooklyn & Henrik |
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| London, Whitney, Harper & Bruce Graham - Nottingham, England 2012 |
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| The Grahams - 2015 with new addition Beckett |
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| Nicole, Sawyer & Sutter Schaafsma - 2014 |
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| Sawyer & Sutter - 2015 |
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| The Pierro-Zabotel family's (Casey, Levi & Lane) first Texas Christmas - 2015 |
- And just announced this morning on twitter by Casey & Levi, "This will be our last Christmas as 3. Baby Pierro-Zabotel coming July, 2016. We are having a second baby Zabby!" Congrats!
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| Aaron Gens, girlfriend Kellie, and their dog (Stella) to Kentucky for Christmas -2014 |
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Aaron & Kellie are now engaged - 2015
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| Jackson Gill's first Christmas with Angie, Riley & dog Guinny -2015 |
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| Trevor, Lynden & Holly Ludwig back in Texas for Christmas - 2015 |
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Lynden's first Christmas and skate with dad, Trevor Ludwig - 2014
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| The most famous dog in Allen history, Pearl (@Pearlilicious11), was Phil Fox's "wing dog" |
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| Sydney Ludwig - Tyler & Taylor's daughter -2014 |
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| What a difference a year makes - Sydney with little sis Hayden - 2015 |
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| Greger & Andrea Hanson in their PJ's with Bella |
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| Jarret Lukin with his nephew Dryden - Christmas 2015 |
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| Mike & Chantal Berube with daughter Ellyauna & Dolce - see below |
Couldn't find a Christmas picture of the Berube family but had to include this great picture (it would make a great Christmas card pic) as they have been such a big part of Allen history. They are expecting their second child in May.
Once again thank you, thank, you,
thank you to all players past and present for the sacrifices you have
made to follow your dreams and the joy you have brought to the fans in
Allen on and off the ice. Your determination on the ice and kindness off
the ice is both noticed and appreciated. May this Christmas day be a
joyous one for you and yours!
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| Happy Holidays from Barry the Blogger |
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