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Washington Wild Email Newsletter:
July 21, 2016
WASHINGTON WILD NEWS
Order Team Track Suits & Shells by 8/14
The online store is open between now and August 14th! Order your team track suits and shells (manufactured by Bauer) now. Items will be delivered at team practices in September.
Click here to access the apparel store.
For other clothing items (t-shirts, hoodies, parkas, hats, etc), the Washington Wild flash apparel store will open between July 30 and Aug 14th. These orders will be delivered to your shipping address.
Order Your Team Bag by 8/14
The online store is open between now and August 14th. Order your team hockey and travel bags now -- or a school/travel backpack! Items will be delivered at team practices in September.
Click here to access the apparel store.
WA Wild Tryouts 1-2 Weeks Away!
 We are only one week away from the Washington Wild 19U and 14U tryouts on July 30-31!
We are two weeks away for 12U tryouts and 10U/8U placement sessions on August 6-7!
Register today to secure your spot!
Click here for detailed information and to register for tryouts. Visit each teams' section online to learn more about season costs, coaches, and more: http://www.wwfha.com/teams
If you can’t make tryouts please email info@wwfha.com.
Seattle Wild goes to Beantown!
Best of luck to the 15U and 19U Seattle Wild teams!
The teams head to the Boston area for the 2016 Beantown Classic this weekend to compete against great talent and to be seen by collegiate scouts.
19U Seattle Wild Futures Blue Team
- Coach Shaun Miller and Blake Hodson
- Manager Dee Schnider
Game Schedule
- FRIDAY, July 22 @ 2:20 pm (NESC-6) vs. Concord Caps
- SATURDAY, July 23 @ 7:40 am (NESC-6) vs. Hartford Jr. Wolfpack
- SATURDAY, July 23 @ 3:40 pm (NESC-5) vs. CW
- SUNDAY, July 24 @ 12:20 pm (VS-1) vs. Mass Spits
15U Seattle Wild 2001 AAA team
- Coach John Nogatch and Kelsey Young
- Manager Adam Young
Game Schedule
- Friday, July 22 @ 11:40am at NESC-6 vs KV Ravens (Michigan)
- Saturday, July 23 @ 1:10pm at Valley Sports vs. Northern Lights (Connecticut)
- Saturday, July 23 @ 8:20pm at Valley Sports vs. MI Whalers U16 (Michigan)
- Sunday, July 24 @ 7:40am at NESC-6 vs. Lady Flames (Massachusetts)
Click here to read more about the event.
Welcome Coach Dion – 8U Head Coach
 WWFHA proudly announces the placement of Anne-Marie Dion as the Washington Wild 8U coach for the 2016 – 2017 season. Coach Dion grew up in LaGrange, NY, where she started playing hockey at the age of 10. During her career, she played for both house and travel teams in New England, before attending the Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA, where she participated as a member of the varsity hockey team.
Subsequently, Coach Dion attended Northeastern University in Boston, MA, where she played for the club team (ACHA D1). The starting goaltender for her final three years, she earned a spot on the ECWHL First-Team for her play over the course of her senior season. A two-sport athlete, she also played for the club lacrosse team while at Northeastern.
Coach Dion’s coaching experience includes many camps and clinics over the years, including the Pro Ambitions camps, Boston Bruins FUNdamentals, and the NY Rangers Learn to Skate program. She also worked an internship with the Boston Bruins as a Youth Hockey Development Intern over the course of five months. Recent coaching activity includes coaching girls’ lacrosse, including the Queen Anne Quick Styx here in Seattle.
Coach Dion brings an attitude of excitement to the Wild organization; she looks forward to working with the younger girls to help them grow into great hockey players.
Click here to read more about the 8U team overview, benefits, practices, evaluation skate, FAQ and more!
Washington Wild Hockey Bag Repairs
 Do you have a broken zipper? Fraying seam? Loose straps? Did you know that your Washington Wild hockey bag can be repaired?
Jensen Lee, our local Wild bag manufacturer provides a 4 year warranty.
To arrange a repair email production@jensenlee.com to either ship or drop off your bag. No charge for fixes and your bag will be shipped back at no cost (or you can pick it up for faster service).
Office hours: 7:30 a.m – 4:00 pm M-F
Address: 6264 Stanley Ave S
Seattle WA 98108
Attn: Bridget Hutchens
E-mail: production@jensenlee.com
Shoot and Score Club
 Challenge yourself and compete in the Washington Wild Shoot & Score Club Competition.
Log shots for June, July and August for the Summer Wild Shoot and Score Club Challenge. Earn monthly and grand prize awards for shooting pucks over the summer while improving your shot! Awards handed out at the Season Kick-Off event.
Get your little brother or sister to help you!
Click here to learn more.
Student Coaches & Mentoring
 Maybe you have heard the phrase, “You don’t really know something until you teach it.” The best test of whether you really understand a concept is trying to teach it to someone else. Teaching calls for complete understanding of the concept. You can’t just "kind of get it" or know it just well enough to get by; teaching calls for thorough knowledge. Countless studies show the value of peer mentoring, kids teaching kids. Both the student and the teacher benefit.
WWFHA will offer student coach training at the beginning of the season. Stay tuned for details. Young Wild players look up to and adore their ‘big sisters’ on the ice. An added benefit: student coaches earn volunteer hours applicable for school graduation requirements.
The Experts’ Edge
 Positive under Pressure
For youth hockey players approaching the higher levels of their sport, pressure can be a nearly constant factor. Giving these players the tools to properly manage pressure – and their minds – is essential to helping them unlock their full athletic potential.
Perspective, positive self-talk and mindfulness are powerful tools we should strive to provide.
Dr. Peter Haberl, sports psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee, helps explain why that is the case – and how young players can train to reach their peak.
Click to read Michael Rand's entire article.
Ask WWFHA
 How do 8 Year Olds Learn Best?
Whether it comes after a top-shelf goal, a pass on the tape, or a great save, it’s no secret that young hockey players thrive on positive feedback.
But what happens when your child makes a mistake – like allowing an easy goal or turning the puck over? How do you react? More importantly, does your “advice” sink in?
Click to read how neuroscientists and the United States Olympic Committee senior sport psychologist answer these questions.
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