News Release

ENFIELD, CT, January 12, 2009 – GD Alumni Group, LLC today announced the acquisition of the New England Junior Falcons, a developmental AAA youth hockey club based in Enfield, CT. In addition, the Group also announced the purchase of the MassConn Braves, an Eastern Hockey Federation AA youth hockey club. Beginning with the 2009-2010 season, the Braves will be rebranded under the New England Junior Falcons banner.
 
Enfield Twin Rinks, located in Enfield, CT, will serve as home base for the program beginning with the 2009-2010 season.
 
Keith Hillebrecht assumes the role of President/General Manager of the New England Junior Falcons. Keith is a former player for Gary Dineen’s Junior A Springfield Olympics hockey team. In each of his three years with the Olympics, the team won the New England Junior Hockey League (NEJHL) championship. Keith played collegiate hockey at Hamilton College.
 
Sean Provost becomes the Director of Hockey Operations for the club. Sean is also an Olympics alumnus, winning two NEJHL championships under Coach Dineen. Sean went on to a solid college career at SUNY Potsdam, twice earning All-Conference honors.
 
Tom O’ Connor, a former Pittsburgh Penguins draft pick, takes responsibility as the club’s Director of Player/Coach Development. After playing junior hockey for the Olympics, Tom enjoyed a stellar four years at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst). He also represented the United States on the US Select 16 and 17 teams.
 
Lincoln Flagg, also an Olympics alumnus and current Junior Falcons General Manager, will serve as a consultant to the Group. In addition, Lincoln will coach one of the Junior Falcons AAA teams during the 2009-2010 season.
 
Jim Callahan, current MassConn Braves General Manager, remains as a consultant to the Group and will join the Junior Falcons coaching staff next season.
 
In addition, the annual MassConn Braves President’s Day tournament will move its headquarters to Enfield Twin Rinks beginning with the 2010 edition. The tournament will become the ETR President’s Day Classic.
 
Detailed information regarding next season, including tryouts, coaches and practice schedule, is forthcoming.
 
The New England Junior Falcons youth hockey club is committed to delivering the most comprehensive youth hockey program available to area youth. The scope and depth of our program will be second to none in creating an atmosphere that will: foster player self-confidence, develop high self-esteem and build strong character. We will provide the most qualified professional staff available to instruct our players and offer state of the art programs that are designed for youth to learn and play the sport of ice hockey. All of our teams, regardless of level, will be structured to provide players with the latitude for individual growth that will enable each participant to reach their maximum potential as an individual and help to prepare them to succeed in life's competitive environment. The cornerstone and driving principal of this organization is our Commitment to Youth.