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2010 Spring/Summer

Another successful Detroit Mission Stars Season comes to a close

Seems like just yesterday when Detroit Mission Stars/Storm's director, Dave Zarem, received the call from the Mission Corporate stables in California to develop a Youth Program. Now at the end of their 4th year it continues to be a huge success. Moving the program to Joe Dumars Fieldhouse has been a real challenge with sending the true meaning of being “part of a club” program. “For those that stuck with us through thick and thin, I commend you”, said Zarem. “Giving up isn’t an option in life and teaching this to our players is something we stand strong on with this program”. Corporate Mission employee Jay Russell, who attended the TORHS Nationals with the Mission product line, was in agreement. “We support the DMS program and are proud of the way they carry themselves on, and off the floor” Russell said.

“As far as we are concerned - the DMS programs and all it's members are winners at every event”

It's with mixed emotions that the Detroit Mission Stars Organization bids farewell to Rob Mortiere, 12U DMS Coach. "Rob has been a dedicated Coach and with me from the beginning 4 yrs ago", says DMS Director and friend, Dave Zarem. "The talent and experience that he shared with his players won't soon be forgotten."

He will be greatly missed by everyone for sure, but we wish him and his family Good Luck and Much Happiness in their new ventures.

!!!!! NEWSFLASH !!!!!

Please Join us in a BIG DMS Congratulations to Rob, Ashley

and Big Brother Diettrich

on the newest "STAR" on the Mortiere Team:

Avery Mortiere 9 lbs. 15 oz.

DETROIT MISSION STARS/STORM COMPETE HARD AT TORHS NATIONALS

After competing in the TORHS Summer Nationals, the program has received rave reviews for their dedication to developing young athletes. This hard work and dedication was evident in the fact that DMS/Storm was proud to have 9 teams representing in this year's TORHS competition held in the Taylor SportsPlex.

12u DMS Coach Rob Mortiere was pleased with his 2-2 round robin play and competed hard in a tough playoff loss to a tough eventual Silver finalist St. Louis Blast team.

12u Mission Storm Coach John Cather was proud of his team as they took eventual winner St. Louis Blast to OT and gave them all they could handle in a tough OT loss in the semis.

14u DMS Coach Steve Kolis had his back up against the wall with a short bench and tough schedule. Persevering is the lesson learn here this year, and for that this team gets an A+.

14u Mission Storm Coach Dave Zarem took this team over at the start of the season after losing his head coach. He promised that he would be in it till the end. In the end they took home the gold.

16u DMS Coach John Murray knows that everything changes in the playoffs. After rolling through the round robin undefeated they lost a tough one in the first round of the playoffs.

18u DMS Coach Dave Zarem feels the same way as Coach Murray. After being one of the clear favorites they lost a tough one in the semi final game against eventual winner Pittsburgh Fusion.

DMS Women’s coach Dave Zarem had his first year’s women’s team improving every game with team leader Nicolette Franck between the pipes. Losing to a good Detroit Border Cats team in OT taking home Silver in the Championship game.

DMS 30+ team was a favorite going into this division. After a few close calls, including a 3-2 win in the finals. Player/Coach John Smiths group of players has won an amazing 3 USA National (full check) ice titles, along with 10 Roller Hockey National titles.

DMS Tier 2 Pro team has had a rough year with some tough losses in tournaments. Coming in to this Pro division Coach Dave Zarem knew they had to commit themselves to winning. Clearing personal schedules and coming in physically prepared was a challenge in itself. With goalie Joel Miller playing with the flu, the team rallied and came out on top in the Championship game 5-2 VS the number one seed from Ontario....

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Detroit Mission Stars - Who We Are

The Detroit Mission Stars Roller Hockey Program has been in existence since 1995 as an upstanding organization with all in-line sanctioning bodies. This Club has endured success from its embryonic years to the current status of Pro level competition. As an organization, the Mission Stars have always taken pride in developing their young athletes to be dedicated, hard working and successful, both on and off the rink. At the same time demonstrating sportsmanship and a solid moral competitiveness. As role models, they have displayed mature judgment and represented the organization with respect, dignity and pride in all competitions.

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