Skelton memorial games announced

GUILDFORD, UK – The hockey world will come together again this weekend as players from across the South of England pay tribute to youngster Alfie Skelton who tragically died in a fishing accident two months ago.

At only fifteen years old, the promising Guildford Junior had his whole life ahead of him before a freak incident on a Surrey pond took his life and shattered family, team mates and friends alike. As is often the case in times of tragedy, the hockey community have rallied around and will be hosting a memorial game at the Guildford Spectrum this coming Saturday (21 May).
Players of all ages and backgrounds will gather to take part in two games to be played in the spirit young Alfie would have approved of. The first game will be between Guildford Under 16’s and a select team of Alfie’s friends from around hockey.
The second game will be a real treat for hockey aficionado’s in the area as Guildford’s speedy under 18’s team coached by Milos Melicherik face off against some of the, shall we say less quick veterans and legends of the game coached by former Slough Jets hero Gary Stefan.

Confirmed as icing for the guest team are Alfie’s former coaches and indeed his uncle Warren Rost, who played for the Streatham Redskins last season. Joining Warren is former Nottingham and Romford player Terry Kurtenbach, former Slough defenseman Scott Moody, current Bracknell Bees Nicky Watt and Terry Miles along with the don of Streatham hockey Pete Quiney.
In addition to the two games of hockey, there is a ‘Mega Raffle’ in which fans can win Jets games shirts, a signed Chelsea shirt and other top prizes. Entry to the games is free with the first one starting at 16.45.
If you are in the area please head across to the Spectrum and get involved in what should be a good day of hockey with a fitting tribute to one of the games lost talents. There is even a rumour of a BBQ so don’t miss out.
Confirmed Select teams:
To face Guildford Under 16’s:   Daniel Noonan Slough U16, Stevie Dunnage Chelmsford U16, Josh Milton Slough U14, Sonny Phillips Slough U16, Charlie Phillips Slough U16, Will Hope Slough U14, Brandon Miles Slough U16, Connor Miles Slough U14, Kane Todd Slough U16, Ross Georgeallides Romford U16, Max Gerstein Romford U16, Liam Poulson Bracknell U16, Lewis O’Connor Slough U14, Scott Bailey Slough U14, Jamie Chandler Slough U16, Barnaby Shirnia Slough U16, Nathan Moss Basingstoke U16, James Buckingham Slough U16, Stevie Woodford Chelmsford U16, Ed Lay Chelmsford U16, Jimmy Goldthorpe Slough U16
 
Select U16s Coaches: Ben Pitchley of Bracknell and Sean Easton of Chelmsford
 
To face Guildford Under 18’s: Barry Russell Guildford U16s Coach, Mikey Simmons Guildford Junior Head Coach, Terry Kurtenbach Guildford Junior Coach & Ex Nottingham, Romford & Guildford Player, Warren Rost Ex Slough, and current Streatham player, Scott Moody Ex Slough and Bracknell EPL player, David Dunnage Ex Romford & Lee Valley, Will Sanderson Streatham Player, Joe & Tom Weare Streatham players, Tom Green Slough ENL, Trevor Cogan Ex Slough & Streatham, Tom Henley Slough U18s, Eddie Temple Slough U16s, Pete Quiney Streatham player, Nathan Darmanin Bracknell U18s, JJ Pitchley Bracknell Hornets, Billy Phillips Ex Slough EPL and Romford Raiders, Nicky Watt Bracknell Bees, Terry Miles Bracknell Bees
 
All Star Coach: Gary Stefan Ex Slough and Streatham
 
Team lists taken from the event Facebook page at:
 
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207628292600886
  Contact the author: david.carr@prohockeynews.com