Hockey is not an end. It is a means to an end. There is nothing inherently good about scoring, forechecking, backchecking, or winning. It is only good if it promotes education and learning. Those that come away with a higher work ethic, honesty, and integrity are the true winners. Hockey does not build character, rather it reveals it. It's these values that do more than anything else we develop that will be the true measure of how successful the NMYHA is.

The Mite Jamboree starts tonight and runs through Sunday night. At this time, the concession stand has such few people signed up that it may not be open. We realize most of you are done with your volunteer hours and this would be volunteering in the truest since, but any time you could give would be greatly appreciated. Those Mites deserve a great experience, too!

Also, we are hosting the Bantam C district tournament over the next 2 weeks (3/8 through 3/18). Again, there is a huge staffing issue, not only for the concession stand but for penalty boxes, timekeepers, and scorekeepers.

Thanks in advance for any time you can give. It's greatly appreciated by all. And, if you know someone who hasn't completed their hours, give them a good jab and tell them to get moving. :-D

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Leigh McDowell
NMYHA Volunteer Coordinator
763.424.3297
volunteercoord@nmyha.com

Below is a link to the 2009/10 survey. 

Coaches, players & parents please take a moment to complete this survey.  It's the associations best way to find out how the season went… what worked, what didn't and what people want to see changed or kept the same.

Thank you

NMYHA

NMYHA annual board meeting is Wednesday, March 17th.  7:00 at the Brooklyn Park Community Center.  All are welcome.

The following board positions are currently open.  Please help where you can.

Fundraisier/Candy
Secretary
Marketing Director
S.K.A.T.E. Coordinator

A special thanks to those below who have donated to S.K.A.T.E this year


NMYHA, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild, Snipers Edge, MOA, Slipstreamer Inc., Panera Bread, Chipolte, Taho sportswear, Brunswick Zone, U10, U12, Squirt A, Peewee A, Peewee B2, Bantam B1, Bantam B2, Bantam C


Prizes are still needed, please consider donating.


Registration for this year is now closed, congratulations to all who qualified!

I am Tom Treichel with the FCA Owls Hockey Club.  Could you let your players know about tryouts at Andover Arena the next two weeks.

We have boys tryouts the next two Monday nights and girls the next two Tuesday nights.  

The FCA Owls will have a new positive approach in off-season hockey.   We are looking for good players and good kids.

If you know of any girls interested in trying out born between 1993-00 or boys born between 1996-02 please have them register for the tryouts at www.northlandhockeygroup.com.I am Tom Treichel with the FCA Owls Hockey Club.  Could you let your players know about tryouts at Andover Arena the next two weeks.

We have boys tryouts the next two Monday nights and girls the next two Tuesday nights.  

The FCA Owls will have a new positive approach in off-season hockey.   We are looking for good players and good kids.

If you know of any girls interested in trying out born between 1993-00 or boys born between 1996-02 please have them register for the tryouts at www.northlandhockeygroup.com.

Hat Trick Sports in Saint Louis Park has team registration open for the 2010 3v3 League. The league will have 22 games split over two sessions, 11 during the Spring and 11 during the Fall.  There will also be playoffs after the second session to crown a champion in each division. All of the games will be played on our 2 small ice rinks at Hat Trick Sports which provide a perfect venue for players to improve their skills in a very fun and competitive environment.  We would love to get some teams from North Metro to play in this years league which has divisions for Mite through Bantam, and also Girls U12 and High School.

For detailed league information click on the link below.

www.hattrickarena.com/page/show/77911-3-v-3-leagues-information

Thanks,
Kelly Fairchild
Director 3v3
612-598-1237
kelly@hattricksports.net

If you are new to NMYHA please see the document below.  It will walk you through how to sign up for volunteer hours. 

Volunteer hours are currently out, more hours will be up sometime within the next few weeks.

Come out and support NMYHA at Bar Bingo on the following date and location:

Monday's at Mad Jacks.  6:00-9:00.

12 games in all each night.  $1.00/card and 3 chances to win on each card.  With a wide range of games.