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

Women's Fall League Taking Sign-Ups

The 2006 Minnesota Women's Summer Hockey League (MWSHL) fall session is scheduled for Wednesdays, September 6 through October 18 at the Edison Civic Arena.

This is a recreational league for beginner, C, and B2 level players who wish to continue playing hockey throughout the offseason. The MWSHL provides a relaxed environment where players can work on new moves and skate without the pressures of the regular season.

Each team will play one game per week (seven games total). Game times are 7:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. The cost per session is $80 for position players and $25 for goalies.

To register, please print the registration form from www.mwshlhockey.org and mail it along with full payment to the address printed on the form. League slots (90 skaters and 6 goalies per session) will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Additional information about the MWSHL can be found on the league website at www.mwshlhockey.org. Rosters, schedules, results, and more will be posted on the web site throughout both sessions.

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.

Rob Little Clinic

Rob Little Hockey Camps will be offering a 7.5 hour SHOOTING/SCORING CLINIC.

Basic shooting techniques and scoring strategies will be covered and developed.

All sessions will be at the Breck Anderson Arena.

DATES and TIMES:

June 19 9:30-11:00 pm

June 24 3:00-4:30 pm

June 26 9:30-11:00 pm

July 16 3:00-4:30 pm

July 23 3:00-4:30 pm

Goalies who wish to participate may come free of charge. Goalie instruction will not be provided.

Cost for the SHOOTING/SCORING CAMP will be 150.00.

Deposits are not required to secure a spot and payment can be made at the June 19 session. Players that register are responsible for the entire payment.

To register, send me an email at rlittle@mn.rr.com specifying you are registering for the SHOOTING/SCORING CAMP.

Buzz Hockey on Sunday Nights

As I've noted before, we both started adult hockey with John "Buzz" Bazzachini's classes out in Plymouth. Great guy, great training.

Buzz Hockey offers training for men, women and youths - and this summer he's starting a women's skating opportunity on Sunday nights, starting on June 18th. He's also continuing to offer Sunday skates for men, just at a different time. Go to the web site to check out specifics.

MCDonald Summer Sundays

More high-level women's hockey -

Nan McDonald is offering scrimmages for A, B and high school women at VMIA over the summer. You need to register with Nan before April 30th, and you can get further info on the WHAM website.

Email Nan for information: nanmcbreeze@msn.com

Spring and Summer Hockey for A and B Women

Sue Ring-Jarvi is offering spring and summer hockey for A and B level women players. She is offering skates on Monday and Wednesday nights at VMIA in Minneapolis.

"A and B level" in this case means WHAM level skaters - and if you played Junior Varisty or college club up to Divison 1 hockey, this skate is for you.

Contact Sue at 763-427-6022 or e-mail: rjsports_wear@yahoo.com if you're interested.

AHA Summer League and Beginner's School Registration Available

The Adult Hockey Association (AHA) here in the Twin Cities has announced a summer league of play starting in June.

They'll have 4 divisions, with 12 games and a single elimination playoff. If you participated in the fall/winter 2005/2006 league, you get a bit of a break on price: $235, and $285 if you're a new player.

The teams are co-ed (which around here means they are mostly male) and you can sign up as an individual or as part of a group. Teams can also register this year. Teams are limited to 17 players and the league reserves the right to move players around to maintain parity.

You can register online at their web site.

Also from the AHA - their co-ed Beginner School starts a spring 2006 class on April 19th. The Beginner School is a great opportunity to learn to play adult hockey, and gives you a chance to be on a team in the fall/winter league play.

There are 10 on-ice instructional sessions, 2 off-ice sessions, 9 games and a jersey included in the registration fees. The 19 week program costs $425 before April 1st and $445 after the 1st.

Again, you can register online at the web site.

They do a great job getting new and experienced players up and running with good opportunities to play as a part of a regular team.

Another nice aspect of AHA? You can pay for your fees via scorekeeping. Nice way to cut the cost of your league play. See their web site for details.

FYI: AHA FAll/winter playoffs will be at Bloomington Ice Gardens April 6th-9th. If you want to see how fast the different divisions are, this would be a great opportunity to see them in action.

Buzz Hockey Update

Some class updates from Buzz Hockey out in Plymouth -

Men's hockey is ongoing on Sunday nights throughout the year. A new 7 week session begins on April 9th and runs through June 4th. It's $150.00 per 7 week session. Drop-ins are always welcome. Check Buzz' web site for current ice times.

Women's hockey is ongoing on Friday mornings (child care is available with advance notice). Friday mornings stop at the end of April, but Buzz will have sessions for women on Monday nights during the summer.

Skaters at all different levels are welcome - beginner through advanced.