USA Hockey

The USA Hockey Congress took place in Colorado Springs June 3rd through 7th. For more info click here. (posted 6/10)

CBHL News

CBHL Meeting Decisions for
2009 - 2010 season

For more information on the Pre-season Jamboree changes and CBHL National Division Playoff information click here. (posted 5/31)

Let's Play Hockey

“GIVE IT A SHOT”

Boys and girls ages 5 – 12 are invited to try the fun and exciting sport of Ice Hockey! Nelson Hockey’s “Give It a Shot” program is open to all skaters age 5 – 12 who would like to give hockey a shot.
Four weeks (Sundays at 8:30 AM) of FREE hockey instruction, equipment, skates and fun!  Program begins Sunday, July 12 at 8:30 AM and runs until Sunday, August 2nd. “Give It a Shot” will be held at the Piney Orchard Ice Arena, Odenton, MD. To reserve your space, contact nelsonkburton@gmail.com. To view flyer click here. (posted 6/17)

Let’s Play Hockey - July 25

Boys and girls from 5 to 12 years of age, who wish to give ice hockey a try, are invited to a free Let's Play Hockey clinic on Saturday, July 25, from 10 am until 11:30 am, at the Reisterstown Sportsplex in Mitchell Drive, Reisterstown, Md.Volunteers will loan equipment, skates and stick, and coaches will give a one-hour tutorial on the ice. Participation is limited. Reserve a sport at byhstars@aol.com, or visit the Balytimore Youth Hockey web site at www.byhstars.org for details and registration. (posted 6/25)

Tryouts and Players Needed

Richmond Royals Mite Tryout

The Richmond Royals are holding a Mite tryout on Sunday August 9th 10:00am at Richmond Ice Zone. For more information please contact Scott Seely (804)677-6585 or Scott.Seely@lilrink.com (posted 6/30)

Prince William Panthers Supplemental Travel Tryout

The Prince William Panthers will be holding a Supplemental Travel Tryout on July 11th at the Prince William Ice Center. This will be for all of our Travel teams from Mite thru Midget U18 as well as Girls U16. Further information can be found at the following link;
http://www.pwhockey.com./PDFs/ice-2009-2010SupplementalTryouts.pdf
Or you can contact Jim Fullem, the PWHC Travel Director at PWHCTravel@yahoo.com. (posted 6/15)

Girls Developmental Hockey

The Susquehanna Rapids (Baltimore, Howard) will offer two teams for girls in central Maryland with limited experience in ice hockey and who want to learn the game: 12-and-under and 17-and-under. The Rapids "Blue" teams are ideal for girls just getting started, or who want ice time to augment their practices and games with middle and high school teams. Check out the Rapids Blue program at www.susquehannarapids.org, or call 410-323-8243. Also available: Part-time player with Rapids U10 for girls rostered on CBHL Squirts and Mites teams. (posted 6/7)

Baltimore Squirts, Peewees

Baltimore Youth Hockey has openings for one player each on its Squirt A, Squirt B and Peewee A teams. Each program includes CBHL play, non-league games and up to four tournaments. For further information, contact the BYH hockey director at 410-323-8243 or visit the Stars web site at www.byhstars.org (posted 6/7)

Girls U12 Openings at Reston

The Reston Raiders are looking for 3-4 girls to round out our Girls U 12 roster for the upcoming season.  This team will be playing in the CBHL Girls Program and/or possibly in the MAWHA Developmental division.  If you are interested in playing with the Reston Raiders, please email Kevin Burch, Travel Director at kburch.hokie@verizon.net or Cynthy Soucie, Girls Program Director at csoucie2@cox.net. (posted 6/5)

Squirt, PeeWee & U18 openings at Bowie

Bowie Hockey Club has CBHL team openings for Squirt and PeeWee skaters and goalies, and U18 skaters.  BHC has two CBHL teams at each of these age groups.  Goalies receive a 33% discount.  Contact Darren Bruening at 301-580-4104 to arrange a tryout. (posted 6/1)

Hagerstown Midget U16

The Hagerstown Bulldog's Midget U16 team is looking for a few good hockey players to fill out a solid roster of returning players. Registered players are eligible to participate in weekly summer skills and drills sessions. During the season players receive 1 full ice 1.5 hour practice, 1 shared ice practice per week and up to 20 home game ice slots. For more information visit www.hagerstownhockey.com or email jbarbour@innernet.net (posted 5/31)

Navy Youth Hockey supplemental tryout info

Navy Youth Hockey is seeking additional players to round out a few CBHL squads from U19 and U14 Girls; Bantams and PW's. Evaluation for additional goaltenders at all levels also open (40% discount for goalies and 21 free clinics with professional goaltender instructors from the Goalie Academy and Wolfe Goaltending). All practices and home games will be at the all-new and state-of-the-art olympic sheet in the Brigade Sports Complex. For more info or to arrange an evaluation please contact NYH President Paul Peditto at peditto@comcast.net or 410-991-8679. (posted 5/16)

Metro Maple Leafs looking for Squirts and Mites

The Metro Maple Leafs are looking for a few Squirts and Mites to round out their rosters. Please contact Nelson to schedule a try-out at 301-953-0200 or nelsonkburton@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.nelsonhockey.org. (posted 5/13)

Easton Ice Hawks seeking additional travel players

The Easton Ice Hawks are looking for additional travel players!  They have an excellent group of players at all levels and are looking for a few players to complete their rosters.  In particular, they are in need of players at the Squirt level.  Contact the registrar at cbarnes@chesapeake.edu. (posted 5/12)

Tri-City Eagles Squirt Team Looking for Players

The Tri-City Eagles are looking for players and a goalie to complete it's A team roster. They have a core of very good skaters. For the goalie they offer individualized training. For all they offer weekly full- ice and shared (with our pee wees) ice practices plus 9 power skating sessions. Please contact General Manager Clai Carr at carrmat7@comcast.net. www.tricityeagles.org

SOUTHERN MARYLAND SABRES

The Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Club is looking for travel players and goaltenders at levels to include Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, and U-18.   They are returning a good core group at each level and need those extra one or two players to put together a good solid group. Visit: WWW.SOMDSABRES.ORG  for more information (posted 5/8).

NHL

Hampton Roads Whalers Alumni selected in the National Hockey League draft to Anaheim Ducks, 5th round, 133 overall

The Hampton Roads Whalers are proud to announce that former Whaler Junior player Radoslav Illo has been selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the 5th round of this year's NHL entry draft. Click here for full story. (posted 6/29)

Rock the Red!

Sign up to turn "Pucks to Bucks" and get "Coached by a Cap!"

Pucks to Bucks is a fundraising program for DC area amateur hockey teams. Funds are generated through Capitals ticket sales with a portion of the proceeds donated back to the club or team that buys them. http://www.capstickets.com/puckstobucks.html

Rock the Red in Philadelphia!

The Philadelphia Flyers have several new programs aimed at providing your team with an unforgettable game-night experience.  Click here for flyer.

The Flyers and UTZ Snacks have an amazing package EXCLUSIVELY for youth and high school hockey teams  interested in attending a Flyers game at a great price! Click here for flyer. (posted 6/24)

CBHL Graduating Player of the Year
Chris Devore

Every season the CBHL selects one player who has graduated from the Midget U18 ranks who represents the outstanding attributes found in area hockey players.  This year we want to congratulate Chris Devore - Howard Huskies Midget U18 National Division and thank him for setting an outstanding example and his service to his community. To Chris and all the other graduating U18s we want to say thank you, best of luck in your future endeavors and we hope to see you at the rink in the future. To read more click here. (posted 6/25)

Player of the Month

Player of the Month will resume next season.
For more information click here.

Camps & Clinics

HARDCORE HOCKEY
Camps, Clinics & Lessons

Discounts: Drop-Ins and Prorates accepted for all camps and clinics
Ages: 3 years old to adults (Rookies, Youth & Adults)
Levels: LTS, LTPH, IP, House, Tier II, Tier I (Beginners, Novice, Intermediate & Advanced)
Camps: We offer 10 different types of hockey camps.  You can study any aspect of the game before the next season starts.
Clinics: Monday night (Youth Skills), Wednesday night (Youth Powerskating) & Saturday morning (LTS/Rookies all in one) & (Adults all in one)
Choose your own dates and attend any clinic or camp during the week.
Rink: SkateQuest
Registration: Online www.hardcorehockey.com or 703.709.1010 (posted 6/30)

Ice World - Slusher Camp

July 20 - 24, 2009 and August 3 - 7, 2009 - For more information check out the flyer or go to http://iceworld.com/documents/Hockey/HockeyDayCamp09.pdf(posted 6/26)

Power Play Hockey Camps at the Ashburn Ice House

Power Play Hockey Camps are designed to develop the fundamental skills of skating, passing, shooting, checking, and stick handling. Exciting on ice drills contain a high level of instruction and repetition to get the most out of all participants. Our camps are designed and run by a highly motivated and experienced staff of individuals that include current and former NCAA players and prospects.  Camps run June 22 through September 4. For full story click here. Click here to view flyer. You can register at www.ashburnice.com or contact Troy MacCormick by email at tmaccormick@ashburnice.com or by phone at 703-858-0300 x231 to hear about our multiple camp discounts.

GDI Camps

The Goaltender Development Institute will be conducting two Regional Development Camps this summer at CBHL rinks, the “Washington DC” location will be held at the Ashburn Ice House on July 6-10, 2009 and the “Baltimore” location will be held at the Rockville Ice Arena on July 20-24, 2009. In addition, GDI will conduct two Regional Consulting Clinics with “Customizable Attendance”. The Rockville Ice Arena will host the August 24-28, 2009 event. Please contact GDI Southeast Regional Manager Ryan Honick at rhonick@gdihockey.com or (757) 641-9515 for further information and register on GDIHockey.com

FCA HOCKEY Skills Camps

Join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hockey Skills Camp. July 10 - 12, 2009, Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex, Hagerstown, MD. $215/player. For more information contact Jamie Blackwood at (301) 766-9122 or at www.fcacamps.org. Click HERE for flyer. (posted 5/7).

Hartley Camps

Come learn like the pros! Hartley High Intensity Hockey Camp is an elite hockey resident camp in York, Pennsylvania (just 100 miles away from DC). Bob Hartley, Stanley Cup Champion Coach, has built a staff of highly trained professionals, players and coaches to share their experiences and love of the game. The camp is offered from July 12-17 and July 19-24. Each week includes separate age and skill groupings, and the camp includes birth years 2002 up through 1990 (high school players). There are three on ice sessions per day (one extra session for goalies only), video analysis, off ice conditioning, recreational activities, and all meals are included. Please see the website at www.hartleyhockey.com for further information and to register.

Pride Girl’s Ice Hockey
Summer Camp

The Washington Pride will be hosting it’s first ever summer ice hockey camp at the Rockville Arena from July 27-31, 2009. Click here for more information. (posted 5/21)

The Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex
Summer Camps

FCA Hockey Skills Camp - July 10-12 Registration information is available at https://www.hagerstownice.org/Hockey_Skills_Camp.html. This camp is for travel Mites through Midgets. Cost $215.00.

High Performance Hockey School - August 3-7 Registration information available at https://www.hagerstownice.org/Hockey_Camp_-_Aug.html. Cost is $250.00 until 7/15 and $300.00 after 7/16. Travel Mites through Midgets. (posted 5/31)

Nelson Hockey Summer Camps

FUN CAMP - Camp designed for 7yrs and older. Campers spend up to 6 hours daily on the ice, playing hockey games and themed basic skills games. Prior to going on the ice in the morning, campers participate in outdoor activities. August 10 – 14, 2009 from 9AM – 4PM $550

CONDITIONING CAMP - Camp designed for 10yrs and older. The focus of the camp is getting campers in shape for the newhockey season with on and off ice, fitness and skills sessions. Prior to going on the ice in the morning, campers participate in outdoor activities.
August 17 – 21, 2009 from 9AM – 4PM $650

Space is limited. Go to www.nelsonhockey.org and click on “Summer Camps 2009” for more information.

Huskies Summer Clinic

The Huskies are very excited to announce that they are hosting the "High Performance Clinic" with New York Islanders Pro Scout and Coach Toby O'Brien with Coaches Ty Newberry, USA Hockey Southeastern Coach-in-Chief and Bill Krampf, Associate Coach-in-Chief. BOOK NOW for this summer clinic in August 17-21. Space is limited.
http://www.howardhuskies.org/page.php?page_id=13739

Summer Hockey at Kettler

Capitals Academy Summer Development Program
The Capitals Academy at Kettler Capitals Iceplex is offering summer skills development and has openings at the Mite, Squirt-PeeWee, and U16-Junior A levels.  Instruction will focus on individual skill development and will meet on-ice once a week throughout the summer.  You can purchase a 5 session pass for $175 and attend any of the 9 weeks through the end of August.  Enroll online at www.KettlerCapitalsIceplex.com

SLAPSHOT’s Hockey Fun Camp
Be part of Slapshot’s very first hockey fun camp!  Washington Capitals Mascot Slapshot will be your honorary camp director for 5 days of on and off-ice hockey surprises!  Camp runs July 27-31 at Kettler Capitals Iceplex and is open to 6-12 year olds.  Enroll online at www.KettlerCapitalsIceplex.com

Capitals Elite Hockey Development Camp
This is an intense development camp that will combine high level on ice instruction, off ice conditioning and skill development to take your game to the next level.  Camp runs August 17-21 at Kettler Capitals Iceplex and is open to House Select, Travel, and Tier 1 Players ages 7-14.  Enroll online at www.KettlerCapitalsIceplex.com

Checking Clinic at Kettler Capitals Iceplex
Kettler is offering a checking clinic to teach players the safe and proper way to check and to receive a check.  Wednesdays 7:45pm-9:00pm, July 29-August 19.  Enroll online at www.KettlerCapitalsIceplex.com (posted 6/16)

Tournaments and Events

Please click on"Tourney Central" on the left for tournament information.

Miscellaneous

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