JUNE COMMISIONER’S CORNER

I grew up with hockey in Massachusetts. This month marks the end of my term with the PVAHA (since 2011). And after 20 years (wow!) with the CBHL (This is my seventh season, as Commissioner), I will be retiring.

Back in the 70’s (that’s the 1970’s) Phil Esposito and Ray Bourque came to the basement of a local church for my brothers’ hockey team banquet - yes, Team! Yes - Phil and Ray! Yes - 1979... This was when 7-year-olds were called Mites, were allowed to check, played on ice the size of California and signed NHL contracts.

A lot has changed since then…

A letter from the PVAHA recently came out regarding Tier I and Tier II try-outs. I realized that there may be (many) terms in the letter which may need to be defined.  So please see the  info sheet below for some information on how youth hockey in our area is structured and for a peek on what other youth hockey organizations around the country are doing to return to the rinks.  

Be safe –

Debbie Moon

CBHL Commissioner