MAHA Girls Try Hockey!
New to hockey?
Our Girls Try Hockey program is designed to welcome newcomers to the sport in a fun, supportive environment. Here’s what you should know about the program:
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It’s FREE!
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2024 sessions are Sundays from 3pm - 4pm on October 13, October 20, October 27 and November 3
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No experience is necessary–this program is targeted toward beginning hockey players
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USA Hockey registration is not required to participate
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We’ll provide the necessary equipment – you’ll have the option to return the equipment after the program has ended or purchase items at a reduced cost
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We will have patient and supportive coaches on the ice focused on learning about hockey, sportsmanship and having fun!
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It’s for girls only! This is a great chance to try hockey and make new friends
Remember, every hockey player started as a beginner. Join us on the ice, and discover the excitement and camaraderie of girls' hockey!
Ready to sign up? Click here!
Questions about Girls Try Hockey? Contact Heather Seeley or Matt Brush (802) 316-2649
Bruins Learn to Play Hockey is back!
Bruins Learn to Play is coming back to Middlebury! We know many of you have a kid (or two) who got started through this program. Purchasing a full set of equipment is expensive, finding beginners sessions can be tricky--this program makes it really easy!
MAHA has 30 spots to fill, so if you know of anyone between the age of 5 and 9 (as of October 1) who hasn't participated in this program yet, please direct them to this website and/or our Facebook post.
The program fees of $199 include everything (a full set of brand new equipment and all session fees). See examples of the included equipment below!
The 4 ice sessions will be on Saturdays at 3:30 PM (Oct 12, 19, 26, and Nov 2) at Memorial Sports Center.
If the child wants to continue in a MAHA program throughout the winter, there are discounts available. If not, they still get to keep all equipment and can just play for fun on Vermont ponds this winter!
Link for registration: here.
Please share widely! Thank you.
--Your friends at MAHA
Early Registration for 2024-2025 Season
Happy spring, hockey families!
While you are getting ready for spring sports, your MAHA board members are thinking up the 2024-2025 season. We invite you to register early. Knowing who will play next year will help us determine how many teams we will send into competition, how much ice to rent, etc.
We are excited to have an experienced and dedicated group of coaches returning to work with our players next season.
- 8U - Head Coach = Duncan Rollason
- 8U Jam Mites - Head Coach = Dana Robinson
- 10U (2+ teams) - Coaches = Mike Leonard, Taylor Quesnel, Mike Bergeron, Matt Bourgeois and Andrew Daly
- 12U (2+ teams) - Coaches = Matt Kubacki, Joe Giordano, Matt Daly, Erin Robinson, and Eamon Del Giacco
- 14U (1 team) - Coaches = Brendan Collins, Adam Paquette
What’s in it for you? If you register by April 30th, you will save $50 on your season fees and receive a MAHA t-shirt.
Check out the registration for more information. And please reach out to us via registrar@middhockey.com with any questions.
Interested in Bruins Learn to Play or Learn to Skate? Registration will open for these programs over the summer
With our best wishes for a fun spring season,
Your friends at MAHA
Hockey Camps!
If you are interested in working on your game after the season, here are a few camps to consider. We encourage you to reach out to your coaches to discuss which camp might best suit your interests.
Rutland Summer Ice - 3v3, Skills and Stick & Puck
Vermont Flames Spring Skills Camp
Vermont Flames Summer Hockey School
Dave Randall - North American Hockey Systems
Please let us know if you recommend others not listed here!
Thank you State Playdown volunteers!
Hello Fellow Middlebury Hockey Families!
Thank you to all the families who volunteered and showed up to cheer on the Tigers at the State play-down tournaments these past two weekends. We appreciate your support.
Enjoy the last couple weeks of the hockey season!
- MAHA Board
Neck Guard Policy
On behalf of the MAHA board, effective immediately all MAHA players are required to wear a neck guard during all practices and games. Coaches will ask players to go back to the locker room and get their neck guard if they show up on the ice with out it. Neck guards are a simple way to prevent a potentially life-threatening injury. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to MAHA's Player Safety Coordinator, Krysta Laroche, vsaha@middhockey.com, or any other board member.
If you are unsure what a neck guard is or where to buy them, we have listed a few options below. Most hockey retailers have them, as well as Play It Again Sports (Blue Mall in South Burlington) and Kevin Smith Sports (Williston Road in South Burlington).
Simple neck guard: Amazon.com : Shock Doctor Ultra 2.0 Neck Guard Black Junior : Sports & Outdoors
Compression shirt with built in neck guard: CCM Neck Guard Long Sleeve Baselayer Top - Youth | Pure Hockey Equipment
If you are curious why this is now becoming a requirement, attached is the link to a recent NPR article about the recent death of a former Pittsburgh Penguins player died after being cut in the neck by a skate. Demand for neck guards soars after hockey player's death : NPR
Happy, safe skating!
- The MAHA Board
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