WWFHA ASSISTS

Washington Wild Email Newsletter:
April 5, 2017

WASHINGTON WILD NEWS

Congrats to Washington Wild Players

The governing body of Washington State hockey, PNAHA, provides patches for stand-out players in the area of assists, hat tricks and shut outs.  WWFHA congratulates the following players and their teammates for special performances in the 2016-27 season.
 
Play Maker – 2 assists in a game
Anisa Ryan – 19U Rep AA
Dylan Hammond – 19U Rep AA
Allison Reeb – 19U Rep AA
Laura Stump – 19U Rep AA
Tirzah Pilet – 19U Rep AA
Oliva Clark – 14U Rep AA
Abby O’Neil – 14U Rep AA
Essi Toivanen – 14U Rep AA
Fiona Boskovic – 14U Rep AA
Gwenyth Holloway – 14U Rep AA
Halle Hansen – 14U Rep AA
Michaela Kidwell – 14U Rep AA
Ava Beard – 12U Rep AA
Lauren Fishkin – 12U Rep AA
Sophia Paris – 12U Rep AA
Sydney Hermanson – 10U Team
 
Hat Trick – 3 goals in a game
Allison Reeb – 19U Rep AA
Alaura Duguay – 19U Rep AA
Dylan Hammond – 19U Rep AA
Halle Hansen – 14U Rep AA
Aurora Spencer – 14U Rep AA
Abby O’Neil – 14U Rep AA
Olivia Clark – 14U Rep AA
Lauren Fishkin – 12U Rep AA
Ava Beard – 12U Rep AA
Nadya Payeur – 12U Rep AA
Claudia Cerenzia – 10U Team
Brooklyn O'Brien – 10U Team
 
Shut Out – no goals scored on a goalie
Debbie Chen – 19U Rep AA
Anna Stensland – 19U Rep AA
Olivia Colgan – 19U Rep A
Gabriella Warwick – 19U Rep A
Victoria Sharkov – 14U Rep AA
 
Gabriella deVita – 12U Rep AA
Savanna Dunn – 12U Rep AA
Ella Kowalczyk – 10U Team

College Counseling Tips: Do Your Homework

Special to WWFHA, pro-staffer Kiersten Murphy of College Murphy Consultants – schoolconsultant.com
 
Seniors are seasoned pros by now, and are celebrating the good news of their college acceptances. A year from now, juniors will be in their place, having to decide next steps about where to enroll. If you haven’t already started to develop your college list, now is the time.
 
In addition to identifying your learning style (that is, what learning environment best suits you), your strengths, weaknesses, your admissibility (can you get in to a particular school? choose wisely!), potential for need-based aid (use the net price calculator to get an estimate) and college must have’s, you need to spend time getting to know your college choices by analyzing their websites.  Do they have what you want, does their philosophy and graduation requirements match your own, what opportunities will you have for internships or research, will you be able to continue special interests like hockey, music, leadership, etc.? Believe me, not all colleges are created equally and we want to find one that works best for you!
 

Girls’ Try Hockey for Free Success!

29 female players tried hockey for the first time at the April 1^st Girls’ Try Hockey for Free Event at Highland.  Each participant received one on one help getting geared and being supported on the ice, and individual lessons on skating and basic hockey skills. Afterwards, each player received a certificate and congratulations on a job well done!

Beginner Class Celebration

On Sunday, Beginner Hockey 1 and Hockey 2 class came to an end with 47 players completing the session.  Each player improved their skating and hockey skills and earned a well-deserved certificate of completion, Washington Wild mini hockey stick, and a delicious cupcake! We are so proud of this tenacious, hardworking, and fun group!
 
The next session begins April 16^th and runs for 10 weeks until June 25^th.

2017-18 Tryouts for 19U, 14U and 12U AA Teams – Mark Your Calendar

Tryouts for 19U, 14U, and 12U Rep AA teams will be the first weekend of August at Highland Ice Arena. All players interested in playing for a Washington Wild Rep AA team in these age groups and levels should attend.

 
Saturday Aug. 5 – Large Ice
1:30pm – 2:30pm: 19U AA
2:45pm – 3:45pm: 14U AA
4:00pm – 5:00pm: 12U AA
 
Sunday Aug. 6 – Small Ice
10:15am – 11:15am: 14U AA
11:30am – 12:30pm: 19U AA
12:45pm – 1:45pm: 12U AA
 
Players selected for Rep AA teams will practice starting Aug. 12th each weekend at the same time slots and ice sheets throughout the month of August.
 
Registration for Tryouts will open later this Spring.
 

2017-18 Evaluation Skate for League & Travel Teams – Mark Your Calendar

All players interested in playing for a Western Washington Female Hockey League (WWFHL), and subsequent Travel Teams, should attend the evaluation skate. Mark your calendars for the last Saturday of August at Highland Ice Arena.
 
Saturday Aug. 26 – Large Ice
1:30pm – 2:30pm: 10U
2:45pm – 3:45pm: 8U
4:00pm – 5:00pm: 12U/14U
 
Players will be placed on balanced teams for league play. Those interested in playing on a age-specific, tiered Travel team selected by skill levels will also be evaluated. Travel teams will play local exhibition games against boys’ teams, female teams, and tournaments.
 
Registration for Tryouts will open later this Spring.

Calling All Potential Board Members

We need YOU! Want to contribute to the hockey experience of your player? Do you like what’s happening in WWFHA and want to continue it? Do you think things could be done differently and want to make changes?
 
The working board position requires approximately 5 hours a week and monthly board meetings at minimum. We seek people with business experience, a variety of backgrounds, and a passion for the sport to help manage and grow the association. Please note—knowledge of hockey is not necessarily required; the board runs best with people from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets.
 
Elections will be held in May and we welcome new additions. If you are interested in running for the board or would like more information, please contact 

Positions Available for 2017 - 2018

We need you!

Are you interested in helping WWFHA in a key role to help the association run smoothly? Each position directly benefits each player, team, parent, and the association as a whole.
 

Consider applying for one the following positions:

• Coach
• Coach and Player Development Director
• League Commissioner
• League Travel Team Director
• Assistant Beginner Director
• Assistant Equipment Manager
• Age Division Director
• Parents’ Advocate / Liaison
• Players’ Advocate / Liaison
• Managers’ Director
• Team positions: team manager, travel coordinator, social coordinator, writer, photographer, social media and more
• Special Committees: Fundraising (example)

Coaches Applications Accepted

Coaching applications welcome for the 2017 - 2018 season.

Please take a moment to fill out the application prior to meeting the Coaching Director for an interview.
 

University of North Dakota Cuts NCAA Women’s Hockey Team – You Can Help!

Players, coaches and fans were shocked last week when the University of North Dakota management announced that the Women’s NCAA D1 team was being cut, along with men’s and women’s swimming.
 
They are asking for your kind support by using social media and in a letter writing campaign to the President and Athletic Director of the school. Please speak of the loss of opportunity for young girls and women to play the game.
 
If you have Facebook or Twitter, please feel free to tweet, retweet and share your support of our program. Use the hashtag

Keep Training with Engineered Sports

Engineered Sports (ES) works with Washington Wild players, age 12+, during the off season, and also with Wild alumnae currently playing college hockey.
 
ES offers several sessions: Monday and Thursdays at 3:30pm, and Saturdays at 9:30am.
 
Athletes sign up for month-by-month membership. There are other times and days available if you want to get a group of your teammates together to train. To set up a schedule please contact Bob at

WWFHA invites all current members (all parents and guardians of 2016 - 2017 registered Wild players) to our Annual General Meeting on

End of Season Survey Coming Soon!

We want your feedback! Keep an eye out for the year-end survey-- your opportunity to rant, rave, recommend and submit your suggestions!

Spring/Summer Female Hockey League - Sundays!

Interested in keeping the rust of your skates this summer and enjoying some friendly, local competition? This league will consist of three to five teams (roster spots may be shared), one ref per game, for players age 14 - 65 with skill level from beginner to college players.

Day: Sundays
Dates: May 14 – August 13 (we skip Memorial Day weekend and July 4th weekend)
Time: 4:30pm or 9:30pm
Locations: Highland, Olympicview of Lynnwood.

Fee: $250-350. The first payment is $250. The amount of the final payment will be determined after the exact number of participants is present. If you want to play, or want more details, email

Wild 3v3 & Skill Sessions - Tuesdays
New Ice Slot for 11-14 Year Old Players!

Every Tuesday between April 25 and July 25, players come together for a great mix of scrimmages and skills.
 
Players will experience:
- 3v3 scrimmages - fast paced, creative hockey in small spaces
- Age-specific skills
- Tons of fun and hockey development
- Great preparation for hockey in the Fall

• Time/Ages: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (7-10 year olds)
• Time/Ages: 7:45pm – 8:45pm (11 – 14 year olds) - NEW!!
• Dates: April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25 (not held on May 30 or July 4)
• Location: Highland Small Ice
• Time/Ages: : 6:30pm – 7:30pm (7 – 10 year old)
• Time/Ages: 7:45pm – 8:45pm (11 – 14 year old)
• Cost: $14 per session or $168 for 12 sessions (must register online and pre-pay)
• Registration:  Click here to register

All Hockey Elite Spring/Summer Camp - Saturdays

NOTE: All Hockey Academy, owned and operated by several top coaches from the area, is a separate entity from WWFHA. While WWFHA supports the program, All Hockey Academy is an independently owned and operated business that offers camps and tournament teams -- including a team attending the Beantown Classic and other tournaments.
 
All Hockey Academy offers programs for 7-10, 11-14, and 15 and over age groups for elite players and those who desire to reach the next level by the beginning of the 2017-18 season.
 
Each age group will train on the large ice at Highland with some of the best coaches in the area and engage in off-ice stick-handling and a separate off-ice conditioning session. Shaun Miller leads a team of excellent coaches for this camp May - July.
 
Coaches may select players to travel to age-specific tournaments through the camp tenure.
 
Cost: $980 for 11 sessions
 

Expert Edge

What do College Coaches Really look for in College Recruits?
 
The higher up the ladder you go in sports, the more you will find that there are always plenty of skilled, talented players competing for limited spots. So what do coaches at the next level really look for? You might be surprised.
 
Recently there was a press conference interview with University of Connecticut women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma making the rounds on social media. The 11-time NCAA Division I women's basketball national champion (and seven-time Coach of the Year) talked about what he and his coaching staff look for in athletes that supersedes talent and stands as the absolute bedrock attributes required to win championships in team sports. While Auriemma is a basketball coach, the same holds true in our sport: Character counts, and it’s not just a cliché for programs that are successful.
 

Ask WWFHA

Q: What are the ABC’s for 10U Players?

A: By the time we reach adulthood, many of us likely take for granted the basics of agility, balance and coordination. Today, they’re second nature. We forget that, when we were youngsters, those elements had to be learned over time.
 
Bob Mancini, a regional manager for USA Hockey’s American Development Model, has witnessed that progression in young hockey players and he has a message about the importance of training agility, balance and coordination in 10U hockey players.
 
“It’s the foundation of being a successful athlete in the long term,” he said. “Sometimes what we don’t realize is that these are things are substantially shaped at a young age. What we do with our hockey players at 10U is going to make a big difference in terms of what they’re going to be able to accomplish in their careers.”

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