Twin Cities Adult Hockey Blog

Adult Women's Hockey in Eden Prairie

Email received regarding women's hockey in Eden Prairie -

The Arena formerly known  as Northstar Ponds (now Velocity Hockey Center ) wants to offer adult women some fabulous hockey opportunities in Eden Prairie !!

Beginning in early fall, Velocity Hockey Center will be available for adult women's hockey...the format, days and times to be determined by responses to this email and other feedback from local adult players (and also from anyone interested in learning the world's greatest game!)

The Velocity Hockey Center would like to design the adult women's hockey program to best meet our needs and interests, so they are requesting our input in this process.

We have many format options from which to choose:

• open 3x3 hockey
• 3x3 league (may require multiple levels to accommodate both beginners and more experienced players)
• Learn-To-Play clinics (including skating skills and basic hockey skills)
• Intermediate  and Advanced  EuroHockey skills/drills/small area  games clinics
• Other.....send us your suggestions and recommendations!

Most of our available ice time will be during the week days, but there may be some other options available, too.

Let's Get it Started!!

Please email your preferences, suggestions and recommendations regarding format (3x3 league vs. open hockey, clinic preferences etc...), days, times etc  to:

Chris LaCombe,

Director

Velocity Hockey Center

  chrislacombe@velocityhockeycenter.com

952.937.0949

http://www.northstarponds.com/home.html

Stickin' Around Looking for Players

If you're a newer female hockey player, you might be interested in the following email from BartDavidson, from the WHAM C3 team, Stickin' Around. They are looking for a goalie and some additional team members -

I am Barbara "Bart" Davidson, team representative from Stickin' Around - WHAM hockey team at the C3 level. We are a novice hockey team that is designed for beginning players. We are in need of several skaters and a goalie for the upcoming season and hope you may know of women who might be interested in playing.

We are a fun group of players who have been together for two years and are looking for additional players who enjoy hockey and camaraderie on and off the ice. Our home ice is at Richfield, with most ice times on Sunday afternoons. We do have some practices scheduled in September on Saturday afternoons. We have a new coach with extensive experience and he is excited about moving our team forward for the season.

If you know someone who might fit our needs please ask them to email me at drbad@myway.com or call me at 763-424-8850.

Bart

763-424-8850

drbad@myway.com

Men's League Fall Schedule

Received an email from Eric Knutsen, the local coordinator of the men's Metro Hockey League. They're getting ready for fall, so give him a call if you're interested -

I wanted to remind you that the Metro Adult Hockey League is starting the week of September 17, 2006, so it's time to line-up the boys and sharpen your skates.  I will be sending out registration forms very soon.  Here is a brief look at the levels and divisions we will be offering:

• Sunday - Central Bronze @ Augsburg (8-10 teams)
• Monday/Tuesday - West Silver II @ Minnetonka/Parade (8 teams)
• Wednesday - West Silver @ St. Louis Park/Minnetonka (10-12 teams)
• Wednesday - West Gold @ St. Louis Park (6-8 teams)
• Wednesday - Central Gold @ Augsburg (6-8 teams)

The Silver level hosts players with a wide variety of skill levels.  Most players have organized men's league experience or high school playing experience at most.  The silver level is considered recreational, yet still competitive.  The Bronze level will be offered for lower level silver teams and teams lacking youthful legs - you know who you are!

The Gold level hosts players with higher skill levels.  Most players have high school hockey experience at a minimum.  Many players have post high school playing experience or are accomplished adult teams.  The Gold level is the most competitive division, yet it is very laidback.  As in the past, we may offer a inter-divisional play for the Gold level.

We hope to see you on the ice for another great season of hockey, a wet t-shirt, and a cold beer.

Thank you,

Eric Knutsen
Minnesota Showcase Hockey
phone 952-920-8826
fax 952-546-2784
www.showcasehockey.com

Goalie Boot Camp

Here's information on a "boot camp" for goalies - all ages and both genders. The camp is targeted at beginning to intermediate goalies -

There is a new goalie camp scheduled.  It will be a one weekend, 8 hour boot-camp designed for the beginner to intermediate goalie squirt age and above.  No experience necessary!  If you or someone you know would like to register or for more information please go to:

http://www.geocities.com/coachtonydh

Tentative schedule:

August 26th

9:00 am-11:00 am: Basic movement

11:30 am-12:30 pm: Off-ice chalk-talk (optional)

2:00-4:00 pm: Basic saves, intro to angles

August 27th

9:00 am-11:00 am: Advanced saves

11:30 am- 12:30 pm:  Off-ice conditioning techniques (optional)

2:00 pm- 4:00 pm: Advanced saves continued, Game situations

Thanks,

Amanda Carlson

IceShark Goalie School

651-592-2750

IceShark36@yahoo.com

coachtonydh@yahoo.com

Rob Little Shooting Clinic

I was forwarded the following email message regarding a Rob Little shooting clinc that sounds pretty interesting....

Hey players:
I am currently taking the Rob Little Hockey shooting clinic and he is very low on attendance and asked us to inform others that he is willing to take players on an individual ice session basis. Our first session was on July 27 and there were a few players from Clean up Crew and Veelas. The shooting clinic focuses on individual skills - within 20 minutes of the 1st session I lifted the puck on a wrist shot. I was in shock. If you are interested - here are the following sessions. Contact Rob at rlittle@mn.rr.com if you are interested in attending specific dates. Do not reply back to me, I have no other info - you need to contact Rob.

http://www.roblittlehockey.com/

Thanks
Bart

#5.	Shooting/Goalie: 5 sessions
	Dates:	July 27, Aug 1, 3, 8, 10	T, Th
	Times:	7:00 - 8:15	@ Breck Anderson Arena
	Fee:	$150.00, $50.00 deposit due with application
		Balance due at first class
#6.	Stickhandling: 5 sessions
	Dates:	July 27, Aug 1, 3, 8, 10	T, Th
	Times:	8:30 - 9:45PM	@ Breck Anderson Arena
	Fee:	$150.00, $50.00 deposit due with application
		Balance due at first class
#7.	Quickness & Agility: 7 sessions
	Dates:	Sept 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27	M, W
	Times:	7:00 - 8:00PM	@ Breck Anderson Arena
	Fee:	$150.00, $50.00 deposit due with application
		Balance due at first class

Our Target Market

Just a quick clarification - we feature classes, clinics, open ice, league info and other related information that we think the adult hockey player may find useful. We are targeting the ADULT hockey player, BOTH male and female.

If a post specifically mentions gender, that opportunity is gender-specific. If the post or title doesn't mention gender, we assume that the class or skate is co-ed.

We scout web sites, newsletters and emails for opportunities to highlight. If you'd like to see more gender-specific info, we encourage our readers to forward details to us. We're happy to publicize a wide variety of activites which might be of interest to our readers.

Adult Hockey Association Open Ice

The Twin Cities Adult Hockey Association has started a new open ice series of scrimmages on Monday nights at Drake Arena.

The initial program will be for players at the Beginner / D2 level of play. Participants do not need to be registered with the AHA, but if they are not AHA registered, they do need to be USA Hockey registered and provide proof.

When: Every Monday evening from July 24th through August 28th (6 weeks)
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Drake (St. Paul Academy) Arena
Cost: $60 for all 6 sessions ($10 per session), or $12 for individual sessions.

The sessions will be capped at 24 skaters and 2 goalies. Goalies play free of charge.

Click the link above to go to the AHA web site and register for the sessions. Registrations are first come, first served.

The AHA website has lots of good information about the upcoming season, so check it out.

Minnesota Wild Adult Hockey League

Fall League: September 10-December 20, 2006

Winter League: January 7-May 23, 2007

This adult hockey league offers multiple skill levels and divisions novice through elite players. This is a zero tolerance league with a full-time league supervisor. The Minnesota Wild Adult League runs a winter, summer and fall league.       

League Features    

• »  Team jerseys provided by league
• »  Fall and Summer teams guaranteed minimum eleven games; Winter teams guaranteed minimum fifteen games
• »  All games will consist of three 17-minute periods and a 4-minute warm-up
• »  All teams make single elimination, season-ending tournament
• »  No checking, no slap shots
• »  Online league standings
• »  Full-time league supervisor
• »  Professional, certified officials
• »  Hat Trick Café on-site for food and beverages

Divisions Offered       

• »  A - advanced/elite league
• »  B - competitive, tier I
• »  C - competitive, tier II
• »  D - intermediate/novice, recreational
• »  40+ Tier I (upper)
• »  40+ Tier II (lower)

Venues       

Games are played at the Schwan Super Rink and Columbia Ice Arena in Fridley.

Application Deadline

Fall  League application deadline is August 8 , 2006 or when league is full.

 

All-American Women's Hockey Tournament

For team managers and captains who like to plan ahead -

November 16-19, 2006              

Be a part of the largest female hockey tournament in the United States and play at the largest ice arena in the United States, the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota. The All American Girls’ and Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament is open to all youth and women’s ice hockey teams sanctioned by USA Hockey or the appropriate international ice hockey federation affiliate. The number of teams in each age bracket is limited, so apply early.

Application Deadline      

October 6, 2006      

Tournament Features       

• »  Team trophies awarded to first, second, third and consolation.
• »  Individual medals awarded to first, second and third place.
• »  Coaches' hospitality room
• »  Three-game guarantee
• »  Professional game management
• »  Certified officials and trainers at all games
• »  College coaches' recruiting program

Divisions Offered

USA Hockey/Minnesota Hockey age rules apply for all divisions.       

• »  Girls U10, U12, U14, U16, U19
• »  Women’s B, C, College Club

Women's Fundamentals Class

Sorry for the delay in blogging - we've switched real estate brokers and I've been working to set up our website and contact management structure...and we're in the process of getting our own home ready to sell. *Phew* - and there are several other projects going on as well....

So, hockeyblogging has been a little behind for the last few weeks - but here are a few new opportunities for folks to consider.

Upcoming women's clinic -

Focus on Fundamentals

 

This clinic, geared toward C level players with at least one year of playing experience, will focus on the fundamental skills of hockey - skating, stickhandling, shooting, and passing. Stationed-based practices will be used, allowing players to learn and apply a variety of different skills during each one-hour session.

 

Off-ice training will compliment each of the on-ice sessions. Off-ice sessions will focus on systems and strategies, shooting, stickhandling, and strength and conditioning. Individual shooting instruction, weight training, and plyometrics will be integrated into the off-ice program.

 

Dates: 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31

Time: 8 p.m. (except for the 8/3 and 8/10 sessions which will be at 6:45 p.m.)

Location: Brooklyn Park Community Activities Center

Cost: $80

 

This clinic will be coached by the Ice Pirates coaching staff along with weekly guest instructors. There will be an approximate 5-to-1 player-to-coach ratio during the clinic. All players will receive 1-on-1 coaching in shooting and other fundamental hockey skills.

 

Goalie-specific coaching will be provided.

 

To register please mail full payment along with your name, address, email address, phone number, and regular season team to Anne Steiner, 13183 Vintage St. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448. If you have questions or would like additional information about this clinic, please contact Anne Steiner at steinera19@yahoo.com or 763-576-0907.