Below is the link to the television commercial that Nathan was in for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. It is for NBC 13 WTHR in Indianapolis. He is the goalie stopping all the shots in the commercial. The news anchor is the guy they show putting on the mask and taking it off. My kid is doing all the work:)
http://youtu.be/QpOEgYLsMhY
http://youtu.be/QpOEgYLsMhY
This is a picture of Nathan taking the ice in his first game suiting up with the Indiana Ice in October, 2013. Although he didn't get a chance to play, we are so proud of all his hard work and efforts to get here. These are truly moments he will never forget.
Nathan has been called up to the Indian Ice in the USHL! He has been practicing with the team on a daily basis and has been dressed and ready to step in if needed during the last 3 games. We are very proud of Nathan's hard work and the results that continue to come his way because of his dedication.
Link to the roster:
Link to the roster:
Nathan Churchill
My son, Nathan, is a hockey goalie. He has played hockey all over the world including Canada, Iceland and Sweden. Since he was 12 years old, he has lived away from home to better his game. Playing hockey is his passion. This year (2013-2014) he is living in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is playing for the Indiana Jr. Ice 18 AAA and the Indiana Ice USHL team. Nathan has been drafted by the Regina Pats (Regina, Saskatchewan) in the WHL and has attended their training camp twice. He was also drafted to the USHL by the Indiana Ice in May, 2013. He was the top goalie at the training camp in June. Check back for updates and photos throughout the year!
Pointstreak Peak Performer
MIDGET MINOR (16U) POINTSTREAK PEAK PERFORMER-Nathan Churchill, goaltender, Omaha AAA
For all the firepower and talent that the Omaha AAA Hockey Club 16U team has on the offensive side, it is perhaps in goal where they may be strongest and feature some of the best talent. One of their two goalies is 16-year-old Nathan Churchill, this month’s Pointstreak Peak Performer in the 16U Division. The native of Lafayette, California, has strung together a remarkable season to date for the undefeated Omaha 16U team and shows no signs of slowing down judging by his performance at the most recent NAPHL Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota, from November 30-December 3.
It the simplest terms, Churchill was perfect and has been perfect for the majority of the NAPHL season. Churchill (6’2/170) played in half the team’s games while in Blaine and did not allow a goal in 127+ minutes of action. He faced 51 shots while in Blaine and made 51 saves. He started and posted shutouts in wins over Wenatchee (5-0) and Pursuit of Excellence (4-0). He also played half the game in a 7-0 win over the Detroit Falcons. As a matter of fact, Churchill hasn’t allowed a goal in NAPHL competition since September 14th. Heading into the next NAPHL event in McKinney/Frisco, Texas, he is riding a shutout streak of 314 minutes and 35 seconds, which is one of the more eye-popping goaltending statistics in the four-year history of the league.
For the team with the highest scoring offense in the 16U Division, Omaha 16U head coach David Wilkie says that the biggest strength of the team may be its defense, led by Churchill in goal. In 13 games, Omaha has allowed just 11 goals with Churchill giving up just three of those all season. “We pride ourselves on being a team that is tough to score on and we feel that starts with our goaltending,” said Wilkie. “I think when it comes down to the tough games and key moments in those games you need to have the confidence that your goaltender is going to make the big saves and that’s what a guy like Nathan has done this season.” Churchill tried out for the 16U team in the hopes of gaining the exposure he was looking for through Omaha’s rapidly developing program and rigorous schedule, which includes all the NAPHL events as a full-time league member. “I think Nathan was seeking more exposure and to get the best opportunity to get to the junior level. I know he is a player that would like to follow the collegiate path.”
Wilkie said that despite being just 16-years-old, Churchill has strengths in many areas. “Nathan has very solid fundamentals, he is very athletic and he is very competitive. Those are all things you want in your goaltender. We have a team that has a lot of talent in front of him, so we have focused on Nathan being the right position to make the first save and then be in control and the rebounds after that.” As for what may be next for Churchill, Wilkie says that he fully expects the goaltender to be playing junior hockey as a 17-year-old next season. “I think he is that far along and talented to be able to make a high level junior team next season and be able to make an impact. Statistically speaking I think that the top goalies from the NAPHL have fared very well playing the next season in leagues like the NAHL, so hopefully he gets that opportunity.”
The fifth NAPHL event of the 2012-13 season will take place from December 27-30 at the Dr Pepper StarCenters in Frisco and McKinney, Texas and will feature all 36 teams in the NAPHL and in addition six teams competing in the Bantam Tournament Series (BTS). The NAPHL is comprised of seven regular-season events leading up to its Championship Tournament Series in which the top teams at each level compete for a league championship. The PHL season concludes with its Top Prospects Tournament, which will be held in conjunction with the NAHL Robertson Cup Championship Tournament in May 2013.
For all the firepower and talent that the Omaha AAA Hockey Club 16U team has on the offensive side, it is perhaps in goal where they may be strongest and feature some of the best talent. One of their two goalies is 16-year-old Nathan Churchill, this month’s Pointstreak Peak Performer in the 16U Division. The native of Lafayette, California, has strung together a remarkable season to date for the undefeated Omaha 16U team and shows no signs of slowing down judging by his performance at the most recent NAPHL Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota, from November 30-December 3.
It the simplest terms, Churchill was perfect and has been perfect for the majority of the NAPHL season. Churchill (6’2/170) played in half the team’s games while in Blaine and did not allow a goal in 127+ minutes of action. He faced 51 shots while in Blaine and made 51 saves. He started and posted shutouts in wins over Wenatchee (5-0) and Pursuit of Excellence (4-0). He also played half the game in a 7-0 win over the Detroit Falcons. As a matter of fact, Churchill hasn’t allowed a goal in NAPHL competition since September 14th. Heading into the next NAPHL event in McKinney/Frisco, Texas, he is riding a shutout streak of 314 minutes and 35 seconds, which is one of the more eye-popping goaltending statistics in the four-year history of the league.
For the team with the highest scoring offense in the 16U Division, Omaha 16U head coach David Wilkie says that the biggest strength of the team may be its defense, led by Churchill in goal. In 13 games, Omaha has allowed just 11 goals with Churchill giving up just three of those all season. “We pride ourselves on being a team that is tough to score on and we feel that starts with our goaltending,” said Wilkie. “I think when it comes down to the tough games and key moments in those games you need to have the confidence that your goaltender is going to make the big saves and that’s what a guy like Nathan has done this season.” Churchill tried out for the 16U team in the hopes of gaining the exposure he was looking for through Omaha’s rapidly developing program and rigorous schedule, which includes all the NAPHL events as a full-time league member. “I think Nathan was seeking more exposure and to get the best opportunity to get to the junior level. I know he is a player that would like to follow the collegiate path.”
Wilkie said that despite being just 16-years-old, Churchill has strengths in many areas. “Nathan has very solid fundamentals, he is very athletic and he is very competitive. Those are all things you want in your goaltender. We have a team that has a lot of talent in front of him, so we have focused on Nathan being the right position to make the first save and then be in control and the rebounds after that.” As for what may be next for Churchill, Wilkie says that he fully expects the goaltender to be playing junior hockey as a 17-year-old next season. “I think he is that far along and talented to be able to make a high level junior team next season and be able to make an impact. Statistically speaking I think that the top goalies from the NAPHL have fared very well playing the next season in leagues like the NAHL, so hopefully he gets that opportunity.”
The fifth NAPHL event of the 2012-13 season will take place from December 27-30 at the Dr Pepper StarCenters in Frisco and McKinney, Texas and will feature all 36 teams in the NAPHL and in addition six teams competing in the Bantam Tournament Series (BTS). The NAPHL is comprised of seven regular-season events leading up to its Championship Tournament Series in which the top teams at each level compete for a league championship. The PHL season concludes with its Top Prospects Tournament, which will be held in conjunction with the NAHL Robertson Cup Championship Tournament in May 2013.