AAU Ice Hockey Sports for All, Forever February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

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AAU Ice Hockey Sports for all, Forever February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

Grosse Pointe Starter Athletics Makes “OFF-ICE” its “OFFICE”. Maximize your AAU Membership for LTDM! In the past 10+ years it has become apparent that multisport Editor participation is the best way to develop athletes in whichever sport(s) they Keith Kloock might “hone in on” at older ages. This concept has been formalized in the 995 Casa Blanca Drive Merritt Island, FL 32953 Long Term Development Models (LTDM) embraced by many “sport- (321) 794-0222 specific” National Governing Bodies. AAU Leagues, Administrators, With us all in as well as Team Coaches and/ or Managers are encouraged agreement that the to submit articles and notices multisport approach is to: best for athletes, [email protected] particularly young ones, Published quarterly for the there is only one benefit and interest of AAU Ice governing body that Hockey participants. is multisport in scope and also includes ice, inline and dek hockey ---- that is AAU. Member benefits of AAU – insurance, background checks, coaching education cross sport lines which means players and coaches do not need to pay for or complete redundant memberships to numerous sport specific organizations or kill valuable time by volunteer coaches redundantly completing coursework that could be spent in an ice rink or on a field. Coach Bob DeGemmis in Grosse Pointe, Michigan has taken advantage of this characteristic of AAU. Bob founded and still runs AAU member Red Line Athletic Club in Montgomery County, MD which has ice hockey as its focus. BUT with the AAU benefits has held box lacrosse

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Publishing Article The primary emphasis for each edition. date Deadline

August 1 July 15 Pre-season announcements for leagues, tournaments & Nationals. Nov. 1 October 15 Articles & Updates submitted by Leagues, Tournaments & Teams. Pre-Nationals edition. As well as any Notices about the Spring Season. February 1 January 15 Also including more Articles, Standings and Updates submitted by Leagues, Tournaments & Teams. May 1 April 15 Season’s wrap-up, plus discussions and plans for the next season. AAU Ice Hockey Page 2 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

Grosse Pointe Starter Athletics Makes “OFF-ICE” its “OFFICE (continued) and arena soccer programming “for hockey players” in the off season and around ice hockey. Bob’s most recent project is the Grosse Pointe Starter Athletics Club and Arena Sport Clinics, Camps and Programs. As there is already a developed base of AAU ice and inline hockey in Southeast Michigan, Bob is working on stretching the benefits of those memberships even further! The GPSA and Arena Sport programs are focusing on box lacrosse and arena soccer with a keen eye toward young athletes between the ages of 2 through grade 3, especially those playing hockey or planning on playing hockey. For more information on Grosse Pointe Starter Athletics visit www.grossepointeathletics.com or www.facebook.com/GPStarterAthletics and the Arena Sport Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ MIArenaSports. Questions? Want to use your AAU hockey memberships for more this off season? Contact Coach Bob at [email protected].

Please note: The Multi-Sport nature of AAU Memberships addressed above is only a benefit for our Youth Athletes. Memberships and is not available for Adult Athlete memberships.

Table of Contents

Headline Story: Grosse Pointe MI - Maximizing AAU Membership Pages 1-2 Coaching Education: 12 Strategies for Leaders & Coaches - Mike Hartman Pages 3-5 Nutrition: Fitness & Diet in Sports - Cheryl Buckley Page 6 Editorial: AAU 7U & 8U “Real Hockey” - Rebuilding Post-Pandemic Pages 7-8 AAU Youth Leagues Chicago United Hockey League (CUHL) Page 9 Elite Southeast Hockey League 7U, 8U, 9U & 10U Page 10 Gateway Empire Hockey League (GEHL) 8U Page 11 Michigan (MAYHL) expansion to 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U & 12U Page 12 Minnesota Made - Choice Hockey League 6U through 14U Page 13 New England Amateur Hockey League (NEAHL) Page 14 Northeast Elite Hockey League (NEHL) - 8U Tier-1 only Page 15 Ontario Rep Hockey League (ORHL) Page 16 Red Line Athletic Club (RLAC) Page 17 Hockey Club of St. Louis Page 18 AAU Scholastics Florida Independent Hockey League (FIHL) scholastic Page 19 NY Islanders High School League Page 20 Western New York High School Page 21 AAU-UHU Juniors: Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League (CPJHL) Pages 22 Western States Hockey League (WSHL) Page 23 AAU Collegiate: Collegiate Hockey Federation (CHF) Pages 24 AAU Adult Michigan Sports Enterprises (MSE Hockey) Page 25 Contacts AAU Ice Hockey Contacts:(Leagues, plus National staff) Pages 26-28 Tournaments AAU Ice Hockey - Tournament Guide Page 29 AAU Ice Hockey Page 3 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4 AAU Coaching Page Written by : Mike Hartman AAU Ice Hockey - On-Ice and Off-Ice Director

Mike brings his experience of 17-years as a Professional hockey player (including with the Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers), as a 1994 Stanley Cup Champion and of course as a youth player to now donate his time for the betterment of AAU youth hockey and coaching. https://www.hartman.academy/

12 Strategies For Leaders & Coaches In Sports!

Striving To Become A Better Leader As A Sports Coach Being a leader as a coach means finding and developing a variety of skills. Each coach has their own personality and will deal with a variety of personalities while managing their team. That being said, there are some strategies and lessons to be learned which are universal in creating a quality team atmosphere, and a situation that allows both the athletes and coach to grow their skills together as a cohesive unit. The following list is part of the Hartman Academy’s ongoing program to help create and better educate sports coaches as leaders. 1. Find Your Voice As A Leader: In order to effectively lead, there has to be a consistent message and the way it is delivered has to remain consistent as well. A leader will have a way to deliver their message in a way heard by all. 2. Creating A Pace: When leading and coaching, your team members need to be able to keep up. You also need to move things quickly enough so that some of your team doesn’t get stuck waiting around. Create practices and plans that allow for everyone to work and learn at an even pace. 3. Remaining Steady: A coach and leader may face conflict amongst their team members or obstacles during their time. Keeping players and other coaches on a distinct path forward despite these obstacles is critical to success. 4. Interacting: There are a large variety of personalities that coaches and leaders will have to deal with over the course of their seasons and being able to have interactions as a group and as individuals will be crucial. A coach must be able to pivot with the different personalities in order to keep lines of communication open. 5. Being Able To Multitask: A lot happens during the course of a game, practice, or season. A coach and team leader will be in charge of managing several things at once. Some players may be injured, a strategy in-game may be failing, the offense and defense of your team may both being falling short of their goals. A coach will have to handle all of these situations likely simultaneously. If a coach is overwhelmed they will need strong assistant coaches to fill specific needs.

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12 Strategies For Leaders & Coaches In Sports! (continued)

6. Time Management: A coach has to manage their energy not their time. Time is limited in which teams can practice and play. It can be difficult to make every second count, but a coach has to keep their team and players active. A high energy practice helps better simulate game action and keeps the players engaged in the game plan you are implementing and the skills you are trying to teach. 7. Preparation: Being prepared for everything is impossible. What a good coach can be prepared for are the average issues that occur. A practice without a goalie for a soccer, ice hockey, or field hockey coach. Always having enough footballs to go around, or having a few extra bats and gloves for baseball or softball practice. Having a plan for practice and games helps them go smoothly, but a coach’s prep goes beyond just preparing to play. 8. Establish Guiding Principles: A team defers to a coach as the defacto leader. As that first leader, it is up to them to establish sets of rules and principles for behavior. From pre-game procedures such as arrival time, pre-game warm-ups, and dress code to establishing practice rhythms, travel plans for team trips, and establishing relationships with parents. A coach also has the obligation to create the moral standards for their players to uphold, and what punishments they face if they do not. 9. Continuing Knowledge and Discovery: A good coach can not rest on the laurels of success. What works in one season may not work the next. This could be due to player turnover or opponents catching up with a particular strategy but the onus is on the coach to be able to adjust on a long-term basis. A coach must seek to continually improve themselves not just their players. Whether it is implementing new data or analytics or researching new training tactics for the players to implement into offseason workouts, a coach has fresh information and ideas in case they need it. 10. Self Management: It is easy to get lost in managing players and expectations for a season, especially in a bigger team sport. All of this may become overwhelming and a coach might lose sight of managing themselves. A coach has to be able to take stock after a tough loss or difficult practice. Whatever a particular coach has going on outside of their sport, whether it is another job or limited time, can’t bring that to with them to practice and games. A coach who can not manage themselves can not hope to manage their team.

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12 Strategies For Leaders & Coaches In Sports! (continued)

11. Having Vision and Creating Purpose: Sports today are often going on with a lot more happening than just the play on the field or ice. There are larger organizations around the teams. A coach needs to know where their team stands in the development cycle of the athletes. They also need to understand the structure of their team. Do they have experienced players coming from a similar system? Is this year’s roster made up of more transplants from different organizations? A good coach has the vision to see what type of team is assembled before them and to find the best purpose for how to use the collected talent. 12. Understanding Your Limitations: All sports have specialized positions, and as young athletes progress that specialization becomes more and more important. A good coach understands that they may not have all of the answers for certain roles. A good coach has a backup, whether it is a pitching coach, goalie coach, or a skill-specific coach in another area that can come in and contribute to the team and the player. A good coach can pass off instruction to another coach without ego or meddling for the good of the player and the team.

Resources for AAU Hockey members AAU Hockey members may download a free copy of Mike Hartman’s book in PDF format at: https://www.hartman.academy/ In addition, Mike also hosts a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/Hartman.Academy Mike will also answer questions for our AAU Hockey members. MikeHartman.100 AAU Ice Hockey Page 6 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

Educational Background & AAU Ice Hockey Certifications I hold multiple degrees in Nutrition, Health and Wellness: Nutrition Page  MBA from University of Rochester Simon School of Business by : Cheryl Buckley  MS degree in Nutrition Total Quality AAU Ice Hockey: Nutritional Consultant Management from Rochester Institute of Technology Cheryl is a registered dietitian with an  BS degree in Food and Nutrition from MBA, MS, RDN & CDN Buffalo State College  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

 Certified Dietitian Nutritionist www.cherylbuckley.com  Functional Nutrition Specialty

Fitness & Diet in Sports

If you’re an athlete, diet and fitness regimen, and how you care for yourself are explicitly important. It may be something you tell yourself but it can also come from your coaches, trainers, dietitians, etc. Paying attention to what goes into your body is paramount to succeed in the world of sports. An athlete should follow the below steps rigorously if they are serious about success: Get at least 8-10 hours of sleep everyday As an athlete, you are constantly pushing your body to the limit. Rest to recover properly and build strength instead of building fatigue. You want to make the most out of your energy and need a chance to recharge. Listen to your coach Listen and stick to the fitness plan that your coaches give you. Different sports require a different set of bodily skills, but keeping in shape is universal. Remember what muscles you need to work (throw in some cardio) and continue to strengthen your body every day – and – leave room for recovery days. Eliminate soda and refined sugars from your diet. Professional athletes are special because of the care they give their body. They blow off steam once in a great while on the off-season. Alcohol and junk food will completely slow your body down and affect your body’s natural state by throwing everything off. There is no reason, as an athlete, to slow yourself down. Eat and drink to compete Eating clean and drinking PLENTY of water is just the first half of what you need to think about when it comes to diet. Athletes eat strategically. This can mean something different for everyone, and there are too many “athlete diets” out there to follow. Try to keep it simple and, again, strategic. Always eat breakfast. Eat complex carbohydrates on the nights before games and on game days (for lasting stored energy). Eat protein after a practice to rebuild strength. Take care of your injuries If something does not feel right in your body, it needs to be addressed immediately. It may be more serious than you realize. Ignoring the problem could do permanent damage. It is very important to listen to your body’s needs. AAU Ice Hockey Page 7 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

Editorial Page Written by: Keith Kloock, AAU Ice Hockey Editor

Please be aware that this article will very likely be updated and re-published again within our August 2021 Newsletter. It does appear that the COVID vaccination efforts are slowly ramping up and will likely be expanding as additional vaccines do come on line. Therefore, it is very much hoped that the disruptions of the past year will be lessening going forward. The remainder of the 2020-2021 regular season and even 2021 Spring hockey may still be somewhat hit or miss, depending upon one’s locale. Yet, there is finally some hope that a 2021-2022 regular season will function much like a normal season. Rebuilding our AAU 7U and 8U “Real Hockey” - post-pandemic This terrible pandemic that we've been trying to get through has been a serious disruption to us all. Far too many have suffered loss of family members and/or friends, a great many have suffered financial losses, many children have missed conventional in-person schooling and the social-development associated with it. Of course, most children have also lost as much as a full year of youth sports. All sports are affected, yet hockey does have some rather unique challenges. For example, the vast majority of hockey programs are in doors, which in many Counties, States and/or Provinces has meant a complete shut-down and in some locales for an entire year or more. Clearly not good for their continued development. All age classifications have been affected. Yet, it is within our younger children where we’ll certainly find the greater loss. For example, even our 7U players during the 2019-2020 season had been able to develop their skating skills during that season and for many during prior seasons. Many have lost some abilities and maybe a step or two in speed. Yet, once back on the ice they will quickly regain their physical conditioning, their speed, their techniques and skills. They will have lost development, although within 6-8 weeks they’ll likely regain everything. However, with some children who were ages 4-6 at the beginning of the shut-downs, many will have only been within their first or second year of hockey and more importantly of skating, which is a critical time for developing their skating skills. Of course, during these early years of hockey it is the lack of skating skills that hinders the development of most other hockey skills. Worse yet, some children may have been planning to begin an I-Program or a Learn to Skate program during the 2020-2021 season. Obviously they’ve missed their start all together and may be starting from scratch in 2021-2022. This could lead to situations where there may be are serious difference between abilities within these two ages.

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Editorial Page Written by: Keith Kloock, AAU Ice Hockey Editor

AAU 7U and 8U “Real Hockey” Rebuilding our AAU 7U and 8U “Real Hockey” - post-pandemic (continued)

For example, if our 2021-2022 8U athletes already went through an entire 2019-2020 season of AAU Real Hockey and only missed part of the 2020-2021 season then they may only need a few weeks to catch back up to their prior abilities. Yet, if our 2021-2022 7U athletes still haven’t participated during an entire season of AAU Real Hockey and have missed out on the 2020-2021 season then they can be far behind the returning 8U athletes.

Proposal 1: Bifurcating 7U from 8U for the 2021-2022 season? Our AAU Ice Hockey leagues may wish to consider bifurcating their age classifications into separate 7U and 8U divisions (assuming that their numbers of players will permit). Of course, some of our AAU ice hockey leagues already do this (such as within Michigan, Minnesota and a few localized areas). This could allow returning 8U athletes to quickly continue essentially where the left off. Yet, 7U would not find themselves being cut and left-out and/or struggling to keep up. Rather the 7U players would find themselves learning and competing with others on a similar level. Obviously, Proposal 1 is more about stabilization of the 7U and 8U ages. In an attempt to prevent the differences from disrupting either age group. Hopefully while allowing the 7U players to possibly develop and catch up more quickly. Proposal 2: Creating 6U leagues-divisions for the 2021-2022 season? Yet, Proposal 2 is focused more upon developing players who have likely missed out on an important early season of their development. Many having barely learned to skate only to then lose out on an entire season of skating, learning and playing. Maybe losing much of what was gained. By creating a separate 6U program (usually called Mini-Mites in the US) it’s possible that we can accelerate develop by focusing on basic Skating and Playing skills, for those having little or no game playing experience.  Practice sessions: 1-2 practices per week with approximately 50% being devoted primarily to individual skills and finishing with 50% playing 3on3 Half-Ice small area games.  Individual skills should focus upon Skating (mostly edges and sprints), Passing & Shooting.  3on3 Half-Ice allows for plenty of playing with enough space to allow passing and encourages young players to learn to see and use opportunities. Finishing practices by playing ends with fun.  Game sessions: Likely averaging 1 full-ice AAU “Real Hockey” game per week. By the way, this author is hoping to return to SE Michigan for the 2021-2022 season, intending to coach at AAU 6U in a format along these very same lines. Others within SE Michigan who may be interested in doing the same may feel free to contact Keith at: [email protected] AAU Ice Hockey Page 9 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Youth League Chicago United Hockey League (CUHL) The largest AAU youth league within the USA https://www.chicagounitedhockey.com/

Chicago United Hockey League (CUHL) had enjoyed six years of continual growth and success following our initial “leap of faith” and venturing into uncharted waters. We have been happy to report that the Chicago United Hockey League is both healthy and growing, serving close to 90% of the travel hockey in the state of Illinois. We are so fortunate to have a Board of Directors that is both dedicated to growing the sport at this critical age level, and making decisions that are in the best interest of our “7 & 8 year-old bosses” that we serve. Then along came the 2019-2020 Covid-19 pandemic, pushing the pause button on the hopes and dreams of many thousands of our young athletes. Like all of you, we are still deeply concerned over the impact that the Covid-19 Pandemic is having on our sport from both a safety and economic perspective. With that in mind, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the official cancellation of the 2020-2021 Chicago United Hockey League Season. By cancelling the season, we are allowing each club to operate in the way that best suits their membership moving forward. Referee fees will be refunded, so there will be no financial impact for our members this year. If and when there is a return to play, individual clubs/teams may feel free to schedule tournaments, games, or whatever else may be most conducive to their situation without the pressure of having to cram league games into an abbreviated calendar. In addition, this ensures that the clubs will not have to extend ice contracts or re-arrange spring programming to fit a CUHL agenda. Do not think you have seen the last of us this year though! We are hopeful to have one large event to close out 2020-2021. If legal and responsible to do so, we are planning to host a CUHL Chicagoland Tournament in early March. This will be open to any CUHL member clubs who are interested, and will strive to bring everyone together under the CUHL banner at least once this year. More details on this event will be released as we get closer to spring. Club reps - please reach out to CUHL Secretary Stephie Arkus and let her know where your club check should be mailed to. As always, thank you for your continued support of the CUHL. The strength of our community is more critical than ever before. For more information on how to join the CUHL for Spring or Fall, please feel free to contact: Tom Gullen - [email protected] AAU Ice Hockey Page 10 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Youth League Elite Southeast Hockey League (ESHL) https://eshl.rsportz.com/

Elite Southeast Hockey League (ESHL) Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC and North Carolina

AAU Hockey now welcomes our new Elite Southeast Hockey League, which will serve members within the region initially including the states of Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC and North Carolina. This footprint may very well be expanded over time. PLEASE NOTE: all Teams and participants must register within AAU as either a separate Independent club (team) or as a separate AAU organization (having multiple teams). Because USA Hockey does not permit its member Associations to participate within AAU Hockey, although individual members may do so without fear of reprisal (individuals may even participate within both USAH and AAU Hockey at the same time). Initially the ESHL will offer 2020-2021 Divisions within:  7U (2013) - both Travel and House level divisions.  8U (2012) - both Travel and House level divisions.  9U (2011) - Travel only.  10U (2010) - Travel only. Please be aware that due to COVID-19, for the 2020-2021 season all league meetings, team registrations and league scheduling will be conducted online, The league’s new website should be available soon at: https://eshl.rsportz.com/ For information about joining this league please contact: Debra Bangert: Director [email protected] or phone (757) 237-0062 Sam Howerton: Scheduler-coordinator [email protected] AAU Ice Hockey Page 11 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Youth League Gateway Empire Hockey League (GEHL) https://sites.google.com/view/gehockeyleague/

Gateway Empire Hockey League (GEHL) Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania

The Gateway Empire Hockey League (GEHL) is an AAU licensed beginner and intermediate Full-Ice Mite (8U) instructional league aimed at helping players learn the mechanics of the game while preparing them for the next level of Mite ice hockey. Individuals and teams: Teams may register as full squads, or, if you are a player and don't have a team to play on, you can register individually. The GEHL was created out of a need to introduce Full-Ice hockey to players at a younger age as a supplement to their current regular season. This league is geared more towards first year players who have advanced skating or stick handling skills, but are ready to kick it up a notch with Full-Ice opportunities. Whether you are a full team or an individual player, we have a spot for you! While full teams are encouraged to enter we also offer individual player entry as we recognize you may not have the chance to join a full ice mite team. Teams and individuals who have not played more than 50% of a season as a Full-Ice squad are welcome to enter. We aim to "graduate" your player or team to the NEHL (https://www.nehlhockey.com/), which is the next step up after the GEHL

For more information concerning our GEHL development league, please contact us below: [email protected] (646) 535-GEHL (aka 646 535-4345) https://sites.google.com/view/gehockeyleague/ Also find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GEHockeyLeague/ AAU Ice Hockey Page 12 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Youth League Michigan Amateur Youth Hockey League (MAYHL) The original AAU youth league and largest within Michigan http://mayhl.rsportz.com/

Age Expansion and now is home to ‘7U-12U’ Finally through popular demand, the MAYHL has expanded during the 2020-2021 season from hosting their traditional 7U, 8U Full-Ice AAU ‘Real Hockey’ classifications to also including Squirts and PeeWees:  7U (2013 birth-year or later)

 8U (2012 birth-year or later)

 9U (2011 birth-year or later)

 10U (2010 birth-year or later)

 11U (2009 birth-year or later)

 12U (2008 birth-year or later) Yes, the MAYHL is now home to Mite, Squirt and Pee Wee classifications, although keep in mind that Bantams and Midgets are also welcome. For those seeking additional information concerning the MAYHL, please find league contact information below:

Website: http://mayhl.rsportz.com/

Email: [email protected] In addition, there is an informative Facebook Group page (Hockey Michigan AAU), which is available for AAU Hockey members. Many AAU and MAYHL teams do advertise their Tryouts and many members receive and/or share valuable information as well (please no equipment ads are allowed): https://www.facebook.com/groups/723911271044953/ AAU Ice Hockey Page 13 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Youth League Minnesota Made - Choice Hockey League The largest AAU league within Minnesota http://choicehockey.pointstreaksites.com/view/choicehockey

CHOICE LEAGUE OWNS TWO RINK NOW, 4 ICE SHEETS That’s right! We own two rinks. Minnesota Made Ice Center in Edina Minnesota and Minnesota Made Ice Center in St. Louis Park Minnesota. The Edina rink has two full size sheets of ice. The newly opened St. Louis Park Rink has two smaller sheets 115’ x 56’ and 136’ x 64’. Perfect for any age Skill training, 3 on 3, 4 on 4!!! MINNESOTA CHOICE AAU WINTER HOCKEY 2020-2021 In Minnesota when it comes to options for the development of your child as a hock-ey player during the winter season there are few choices. Development depends on the strength and policies of the local associa-tion. This may be good for some parents and play-ers, but is rarely a good fit for the passionate hockey families, elite or potential elite players. This is due to very limited amount of ice time, shortage of quality coaches, lack of competition and especially the wide gap in ability between the top and bottom players on the same team. HOCKEY IS BEHIND - CHOICE CAN CHANGE THAT When you look at other skilled sports like gym-nastics, figure skating, or even the performing arts hockey is behind. These sports and arts identify potential elite children at a young age and start their training early. When the athlete reaches the age of 15 they are world class or are well on their way. How do they do this? By using a focused methodology and in-cluding an incredible amount of quality rep-etition. Where hockey falls short is that there is not the kind of program in place for the ath-lete that wants to or has the potential to one day become world class. Instead, most players go along without the direction they need to have a real chance to reach their goals. Then when the players reach the age of 15, they are separated over one summer through the Select 15 program. The hope is that then they can be developed into world class players. But, with the right training, these players could already be world class. Well that is the dream and the goal. CHOICE LEAGUE IS ABOUT DEVELOPMENT From Mites to Bantams the Choice league is a skill based program. The focus is on skating, edge work and stickhandling. It takes an increased level of ice time and high repeti-tion to develop the fine muscle and motor skills needed to someday achieve an elite level. Looking Forward to a great 2020 -2021 Season AAU Ice Hockey Page 14 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Youth League The New England Amateur Hockey League (NEAHL) https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=neahl

2020-2021 Season Mite Declarations NOW DUE! Season starts October 3 with the "PARITY JAMBOREE!" YES, WE WILL BE PLAYING FULL-ICE HOCKEY !!!

To declare your teams, please email Wes Riley, Program Administrator : [email protected] or call: 603-496-0146 AAU Ice Hockey Page 15 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Youth League Northeast Elite Hockey League (Tier-1) https://www.nehlhockey.com/

Northeast Elite Hockey League (NEHL) New Jersey & New York

With the growing popularity of "Full-Ice" 8 & Under Hockey Programs, t he Northeast Elite Hockey League has accepted the top 10 Top Teams in the Tri-State Area to participate in this venue for 2020-21 season.

For more information concerning our Northeast Elite Hockey League, please contact us below: [email protected] Also find us on Facebook at: https:// www.facebook.com/ NEHLHOCKEY AAU Ice Hockey Page 16 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Youth League Ontario Rep Hockey League (ORHL) The largest AAU youth league within Ontario www.orhl.net

How we arrived here We are very pleased to welcome you to the Ontario Rep Hockey League (ORHL). We are the #1 Independent Hockey League in Ontario with over 40 teams from Novice – Midget. We continue to grow year after year. Our priority is to provide a safe, well balanced, fair–play atmosphere for your child. We take great pride in developing your child into respectful players on and off the ice. We teach core values...respect your coaches, respect your teammates, respect your opponents, respect your game officials, respect your parents and respect the game of hockey we all love to play.  Built a grass roots hockey development program.  Established a unique development based and fair play focused program for our teams and operate a league with values to support this development focused effort.  Identified key team members: Coaches, Directors, Player Development Professionals and Licensees to execute and support our Mission and Vision.  Provide a development focused program, based on Core Values and ensure such program is brought to market in a manner best suited to satisfy "market demand".  The league is sanctioned under the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).  Watch for announcements about tryouts beginning in April of each year for most teams. For more information please visit our website at www.orhl.net Please feel free to contact us at: League Related – [email protected] or [email protected] Event Related – [email protected] AAU Ice Hockey Page 17 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Youth League Red Line Athletic Club (RLAC) Serving the Washington DC and Maryland area. www.rlacmetros.com

WASHINGTON POWER PLAYERS CHANGE, RED LINE ATHLETIC CLUB (DC/ MD) SITS TIGHT DURING PANDEMIC

It’s interesting times for the country, for Washington DC and for the Red Line Athletic Club Hockey out of Montgomery County, Maryland right next to DC. RLAC skates out of the Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) Rinks, just a few miles north of Washington, DC and the pandemic has hit area rinks hard. The RLAC ‘Tros skate seasonally, typically mid- November to mid-March, but of course this year things have been a bit thrown off. RLAC squeezed in two weeks of skating in December before the public MNCPPC rinks were shut down. Presently, the MNCPPC rinks that RLAC calls home, are still only allowing 10 skaters on the ice at a time. As a result, RLAC has gotten back to its roots… outdoors and on asphalt. RLAC began as outdoor street hockey programming back in 2009 and played in Kensington, MD and then soon moved indoors to on-ice programming right around the time AAU re-enlisted its services as an ice hockey benefits provider. The outdoor rink that RLAC began on was torn down to make room for a middle school a number of years ago, but fortunately Montgomery County recently completed a parks project that included a beautiful new outdoor dek hockey rink that RLAC has made its home in the wake of not being able to skate indoors. Programming this winter has been all local, in-house, masked and outdoors and the membership has liked it that way for the time being. RLAC may get on the ice before the spring flowers bloom, but regardless, we will be back either in a spring, summer or camp format and will of course be back next winter. In the meantime, here’s to outdoor off-ice hockey! Hockey’s hockey! For more information visit www.rlacmetros.com, find us at Facebook at www.facebook.com/rlacmetros or contact coach Bob at [email protected]. AAU Ice Hockey Page 18 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Youth League Hockey Club of St. Louis http://www.hcofstl.org/

Hockey Club of St. Louis has conducted tryouts and we have made our team selections. St. Louis County is now allowing local teams to play other local teams so our Ozark League will be back up and running this Fall Season. For more information concerning our Hockey Club of Saint Louis, please contact us below: [email protected] Also find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HCofSTL

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AAU Ice Hockey - Scholastic League Florida Independent Hockey League (FIHL) Serving the state of Florida https://fihlhockey.com

If you are a player, coach, or team manager, and you want a place to play, coach or assist in making a better way to play scholastic hockey in Florida, please contact us!! (727) 804-0451 or [email protected]

Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FloridaIHL/

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AAU Ice Hockey - Scholastic League New York Islanders High School Hockey League Serving the greater NY Metro region https://www.islandershighschoolhockey.net

League will resume operations in October 2021 At the monthly League Meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020, the Executive Board of the New York Islanders High School Hockey League officially cancelled the 2020-2021 Nassau County High School Hockey season for all levels (Middle School, JV & Varsity). Given the uncertainties surrounding if/when New York State allows for a return to game play and the scheduling impossibilities of trying to start a season this late in the year, the NYIHSHL was left with no alternatives. It was also agreed upon that should a return to play become possible before May 7, 2021, the League would explore the possibility of hosting a Varsity-only, three-weekend tournament with strict conditions for consideration We will keep this site updated with any future announcements that may develop. Please visit us at our new website, https://www.islandershighschoolhockey.net where you can always get up-to-date schedules, standings, scoring, and news for everything that is happening in the New York Islanders High School Hockey League. Please direct any questions or inquiries to:  Richard Rosa, [email protected], VP NYIHSHL/HSHLNC, and  Jocelyne Cummings, [email protected], Manager, Amateur Hockey Development, New York Islanders.

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AAU Ice Hockey - Scholastic League Western New York High School Hockey League (WNYHSCHL) Servicing western New York state https://www.wnyhschl.com/

We provide Western New York students in grades 7-12 with an opportunity to compete within the sport of Ice Hockey at the Club Level for their School.

 Modified (grades 7-8),

 Junior Varsity (grades 8-10), and

 Varsity (grades 8-12)

Any new team interested in joining our League - Modified, JV or Varsity should attend any meeting and make your presence known to a Board Member.

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AAU Ice Hockey - Junior League United Hockey Union (UHU) http://www.unitedhockeyunion.com/home

United Hockey Union (UHU)

Established in 2011, the United Hockey Union (UHU) is the midget/junior ice hockey branch of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). The UHU has established itself as one of the foremost organizations committed to growing the sport of ice hockey in the United States and currently features two of the top Junior “A” Hockey Leagues in North America; the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) and the Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League (CPJHL). The United Hockey Union also provides insurance coverage and programming for a number of independent ice rinks and adult hockey leagues. Junior leagues wishing information about joining the UHU and AAU should contact Ron White (President) at: [email protected]

Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League (CPJHL) http://www.cpjhl.com/ The Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League, like many leagues in Canada, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and will have a different look for this 2020-21 hockey season. The CPJHL has been monitoring the pandemic between the Ontario and Quebec provinces regarding the rules and regulations of returning to play hockey in a scheduled league environment. The ability for the Quebec teams and Ontario teams to play against each other will not be permitted by provincial governments. Until the rules of play for the crossover of the Ontario and Quebec teams is permitted once again, our Quebec teams will form their own schedule to play against each other in order to have a season for their recruited players. The return next season to the CPJHL will be welcomed by all. Ontario teams in the CPJHL will be following a comprehensive COVID-19 operational plan for procedures to follow to ensure a safe return to play environment. Our return to play will follow provincial and municipal governing bodies in accordance to Public Health Agency of Canada & Public Health Ontario. The season schedule will be announced once the approval from teams facilities and Ontario Public Health has been met. AAU Ice Hockey Page 23 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Junior League Western States Hockey League (WSHL) The original and largest AAU Junior League http://www.wshl.org/

Western States Hockey League (WSHL) The athletic world endured a major upheaval when COVID-19 forced the hiatus of sports around the world. From professional ranks down to the mites, skates ceased to meet the ice for an unforeseeable future. Among many leagues that had to take drastic measures and halt play, the WSHL remains to be one of the most prudent in ensuring its contribution to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Perhaps the most difficult decision in WSHL history was made on May 26, 2020. The decision not only terminated the 2019-2020 season at the start of playoffs, but as well as the following 2020-2021 season. Since the start of “return to play” protocols we have seen the NHL, and now more recently the NCAA, utilize bubbles or pods in order to resume play. The WSHL wholeheartedly believes that terminating play was, and still is, the optimal decision in the battle against COVID-19, especially after having seen the importance placed on restricting gatherings, promoting social distancing, record number of cases, and etc. The WSHL simply will not take the chance to expose its players to any possibility of the virus. We strongly look forward to reinitiating normal operation in kicking off what will be a very exciting 2021-2022 season. Upon resuming play, the league will continue to strive in its mantra of moving players onto college rosters, providing opportunity within the sport we all love.

The Western States Hockey League office is located at: 17621 Irvine Blvd. Suite 201 Tustin, California 92780

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send us an email to: [email protected] AAU Ice Hockey Page 24 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Collegiate League Collegiate Hockey Federation (CHF) https://www.chfhockey.net/

The Collegiate Hockey Federation (CHF) Updates to Potential CHF Abbreviated Schedule Program We hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season with your families. As per our plan and previous announcements, the CHF Leadership Team has met with our conference leaders to identify which teams have their Spring semester playing status resolved. As of today, a majority of our teams are still awaiting decisions from their Colleges and Universities which continues the uncertainty over whether many programs will be able to play this year. Based upon what we know today, the CHF has decided to move forward with a "Modified Season" that will enable those teams allowed to play this Spring by their respective schools. This is a flexible plan developed in response to COVID-19 college and university restrictions and the potential impact of losing entire conferences or Member organizations to those policies. As part of this plan, there are multiple options being considered for an exciting end-of-season tournament that aims to showcase the best talent across the CHF. You can expect an announcement on a definitive path forward as well as an all Member call in early February to answer any questions. Additional communications will be forthcoming as soon as we have a good and comprehensive representation from our member conferences on how their respective schools will be handling club sports in the Spring semester. Until then, please continue to be well and stay safe.

Find us at: https://www.chfhockey.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHFhockey or Twitter: https://twitter.com/CHFhockey AAU Ice Hockey Page 25 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - Adult League Michigan Sports Enterprises (MSE Hockey) https://msehockey.com/

Michigan's Biggest and Best Adult Hockey Program!

Michigan Sports Enterprises is Michigan's biggest and best adult hockey program. We're the recreational hockey program run by hockey players, independent of any arena ownership or management. The result of our unique partnership with quality ice arenas is a focused commitment to customer satisfaction, providing our participants with the best possible program in terms of facilities, competitiveness, organization and value. Today, more than 600 teams and 3,000 individuals participate in MSE leagues, tournaments and hockey schools each calendar year at Fraser Hockeyland, Mount Clemens Ice Arena, Kennedy Recreation Center in Trenton, Southgate Civic Arena and the Taylor Sportsplex. MSE purchased nearly $700,000 worth of ice at our host arenas in 2016. MSE Hockey holds the proud distinction of being the biggest single adult hockey program in Michigan and one of the largest in the entire United States. We've earned a solid reputation over the years as a well-run and customer-friendly operation. That's undoubtedly why MSE has a large group of loyal customers — many of whom are familiar with the "take-it-or-leave-it" attitude and absentee management typical of most adult hockey leagues. We are grateful to all our teams and players for their support and we have even bigger hopes and plans in the future! If you're interested in finding a well-run adult league as a team or individual, or if you want to learn the game from scratch or improve your skills in one of our unique adult hockey schools — check out Michigan Sports Enterprises! Please contact: Al Zawacky or Steve Ricucci at [email protected]  Fraser, MI 34400 Utica Road Phone (586) 296-7987  Mt.Clemens, MI 200 N. Groesbeck Highway Phone (586) 868-7371  Trenton, MI 3101 West Road Phone (734) 676-3761  Southgate, MI 14700 Reaume Parkway Phone (734) 676-3761  Taylor, MI 13333 Telegraph Road Phone (734) 676-3761 AAU Ice Hockey Page 26 February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - League Contacts Youth:

 Chicago United Hockey League (CUHL) - https://www.chicagounitedhockey.com/ (8U Travel & House) within Illinois & Wisconsin. VP: Tom Gullen - [email protected] Facebook:  Elite Southeast Hockey League - https://eshl.rsportz.com/ (7U through 10U Travel & House) within DC, Maryland, North Carolina, & Virginia. Director: Debra Bangert - [email protected] or Scheduler: Sam Howerton - [email protected] Facebook:  Gateway Empire Hockey League - https://sites.google.com/view/gehockeyleague/ (8U development league) within Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania. Contact: Emie [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEHockeyLeague/  Michigan Amateur Youth Hockey League (MAYHL) - https://mayhl.rsportz.com/ (7U through 12U Travel & House) within Michigan & Ohio. Director: Lee Shifflett - [email protected] related Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/723911271044953/  Minnesota Made - Choice - http://choicehockey.pointstreaksites.com/view/choicehockey (6U through 14U Travel & House) within Minnesota. Contact: Todd Blackstone - [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNMadeHockey  NE Amateur Hockey League (NEAHL) - http://www.neahl.org (8U through ) within Maine, Massachusetts & New Hampshire Director: Wes Riley - [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NE-Amateur-Hockey-League-273489343212911  Northeast Elite Hockey League (NEHL) - https://www.nehlhockey.com/ (8U Tier-1 league) within New Jersey & New York Contact: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NEHLHOCKEY  Ontario Rep Hockey League (ORHL) - https://orhl.net/ (6U through 17U Travel) within Ontario. Commissioner: Kevin McKinnon - [email protected] Director: Diane MacGougan - [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ORHLhockey

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AAU Ice Hockey - League Contacts (continued)

 St. Louis Hockey League - http://www.hcofstl.org/ (7U & 8U Travel) within Missouri. President: Tom Kaiman - [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCofSTL Scholastic:

 Florida Independent Hockey League (FIHL) - https://fihlhockey.com (HS teams and individual players) within Florida. Contact: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaIHL/

 New York Islanders High School Hockey League - https://www.islandershighschoolhockey.net (HS Varsity, JV & Middle School) within Metropolitan NY. Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSHockeyLeagueofNassauCounty/

 WNY High School Club Hockey League (WNYHSCHL) - https://wnyhschl.com (HS Varsity, JV & Middle School) within Western NY Contact: Steve Ferrentino - [email protected] Facebook: Junior:

 Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League (CPJHL) - http://www.cpjhl.com/ (Junior) within Ontario & Quebec. Contact: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpjhl

 Western States Hockey League (WSHL) - http://www.wshl.org/ (Junior) within AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MO, MT, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY & Alberta. Contact: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WSHLHky/ Collegiate:

 Collegiate Hockey Federation (CHF) - https://www.chfhockey.net/ (Collegiate Club Hockey) Currently hosting more than 120 Teams competing within 7 Conferences. Primarily located within a growing footprint throughout the east coast of the United States. Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHFhockey Adult:

 Michigan Sports Enterprises (MSE Hockey) - https://msehockey.com/ (Adult teams as well as Individuals) within Michigan. AAU Ice Hockey Sports for all, Forever February 1, 2021 Season 12 - Edition 4

AAU Ice Hockey - National Committee National Support Staff

AAU National Hockey Chairperson AAU Membership Services Keith Noll AAU PO Box 130 PO Box 22409 Menomonie, WI 54751 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Editor (715) 231-4000 (office) (407) 934-7200 Keith Kloock (715) 829-2346 (cell) www.aausports.org 1260 Potomac Drive [email protected] Merritt Island, FL 32952 (321) 794-0222

AAU Leagues, Administrators,

AAU-UHU National Junior Hockey Minnesota as well as Team Coaches and/ Ron White Bernie McBain or Managers are encouraged 17621 Irvine Blvd., Suite 201 7300 Bush Lake Rd. to submit articles and notices Tustin, CA 92780 Edina, MN 55439 to: [email protected] (714) 502-9029 (952) 746-9033 [email protected] [email protected] Published quarterly for the www.wshl.com benefit and interest of AAU Ice Hockey participants.

AAU High School Director National staff member Tony DeMayo - New York Timothy Meyer [email protected] (407) 828-2723 [email protected]

AAU National National staff member On/Off Ice Program Director Conner Meredith Mike Hartman (407) 828-3459 AAU Inline Hockey (704) 752-8101 [email protected] [email protected] Keith Noll National Hockey Chairperson https://www.hartman.academy/ (715) 829-2346 [email protected] AAU Ice Hockey - Websites & Media www.aauhockey.org www.aauicehockey.org on Twitter https://twitter.com/AAUhockey on YouTube www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd3hXZtrsD1R15iU7RgSg39cqmKrb-nvT

A single low cost AAU membership will provide benefits and opportunities for events in over 40 sports including: AAU Ice Hockey 2020-2021 Tournament Guide Please be aware that age classification birth-years for 2019-2020 season are as follows: rev: 1/31/2021 6U= 2014 (birth-year or later), 7U=2013 (birth-year or later), 8U=2012 (birth-year or later), 9U=2011 (birth-year or later), 10U= 2010 (birth-year or later), 11U=2009 (birth-year or later), 12U=2008 (birth-year or later), 13U=2007 (birth-year or later), 14U=2006 (birth-year or later), 15U=2005 (birth-year or later), 16U=2004 (birth-year or later), 17U=2003 (birth-year or later) and 18U=2002. COVID-19: Please be aware that due to the ongoing pandemic, there may very well be disruptions to our 2020-2021 ice hockey season. Such disruptions may lead to the cancellation of AAU Hockey licensed events (including Leagues and/or Tournaments) either within limited areas, within specific States or even nation-wide. AAU Hockey does not make any guarantee or promise that any of these Tournaments listed below will actually occur. > THEREFORE, it is strongly advised that AAU teams should keep themselves well informed about the COVID-19 status within any areas being considered as potential Tournaments locations and make certain that your team are aware of refund policies. Name / Age - Competition Level Dates Cost Location Website

Ice Pirates - (Little Bear) Feb 12, 2021 Grand Rapids, MI www.littlebeartournaments. $1,025 7U & 8U - House and Travel A-AA-AAA Feb 15, 2021 11x11x14 - 4-gm min com/ WJC Classic - (Little Bear) Feb 12, 2021 Washington, D.C. www.littlebeartournaments. $1,175 7U & 8U - House and Travel A-AA-AAA Feb 15, 2021 11x11x14 - 4-gm min com/ Ultimate Hockey Tournaments Feb 13, 2021 Dells, WI https://www.ultimatetourna $995 7U & 8U - Travel A-AA & House Feb 15, 2021 11x11x11 - 4-gm min ments.net/ Ultimate Hockey Tournaments Feb 13, 2021 St. Louis, MO https://www.ultimatetourna $1,095 7U & 8U - Travel A-AA & House Feb 15, 2021 12x12x12 - 4-gm min ments.net/ Under Armour Face-Off Apr 8, 2021 Edina, MN http://starsandstripes.pointstreaks $1,695 7U through 13U - AAA (Tier 1) Apr 11, 2021 17x17x17 - 4-gm min ites.com/view/starsstripesaaa Ultimate Hockey Tournaments Apr 16, 2021 Chicago, IL https://www.ultimatetourna $1,350 7U & 8U - Travel A-AA & House Apr 18, 2021 12x12x12 - 4-gm min ments.net/ International Surf Cup - (OneHockey Florida) Clearwater & Tampa https://www.kreezee.com/hockey/t Apr 16, 2021 10U through 16U - Boys AAA & Girls A-AA $1,695 Bay, FL ournament/onehockey-florida- Apr 18, 2021 7U through 18U Boys A-AA 13x13x13 - 4-gm min march/19824/general-information Little Men & Flying Saucers - (Little Bear) Apr 23, 2021 Detroit, MI www.littlebeartournaments. $900 7U & 8U - House and Travel A-AA-AAA Apr 25, 2021 11x11x14 - 4-gm min com/ Ultimate Hockey Tournaments Apr 23, 2021 St.Louis, MO https://www.ultimatetourna $1,095 7U & 8U - Travel A-AA & House Apr 25, 2021 12x12x12 - 4-gm min ments.net/ Stars & Stripes (Boys) Apr 29, 2021 Edina, MN http://starsandstripes.pointstreaks $1,945 6U through 14U - Travel A-AAA May 2, 2021 20x20x20 - 5-gm min ites.com/view/starsstripesaaa Stars & Stripes (Girls) Apr 29, 2021 Edina, MN http://starsandstripes.pointstreaks $1,945 8U through 16U - Travel A-AAA May 2, 2021 20x20x20 - 5-gm min ites.com/view/starsstripesaaa Ultimate Hockey Tournaments Apr 30, 2021 Chicago, IL https://www.ultimatetourna $1,350 7U & 8U - Travel A-AA & House May 2, 2021 12x12x12 - 4-gm min ments.net/ Ultimate Hockey Tournaments St.Louis, MO https://www.ultimatetourna May 14, 2021 $1,095 7U & 8U - Travel A-AA & House May 16, 2021 12x12x12 - 4-gm min ments.net/ Hockey Fights Cancer - Showdown Troy, MI https://eliteamsports.com/h May 14, 2021 $1,000 7U & 8U - Travel A-AA-AAA & House May 16, 2021 12x12x12 - 4-gm min fc/ Ultimate Hockey Tournaments Chicago, IL https://www.ultimatetourna May 21, 2021 $1,350 7U & 8U - Travel A-AA & House May 23, 2021 12x12x12 - 4-gm min ments.net/ Rumble at the Rink Aug 12, 2021 Edina, MN http://starsandstripes.pointstreaks $1,495 7U through 13U - Travel A-AAA Aug 15, 2021 17x17x17 - 4-gm min ites.com/view/starsstripesaaa