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Washington Wild Email Newsletter:
January 3, 2017

WASHINGTON WILD NEWS

Wishing the entire WWFHA Family a safe, happy, healthy,
and hockey New Year!

TEAM PICTURE DAY

At this week’s practice each player will be given an order form ClearImage Photography.
 
The order forms contain a bar code to identify each player to each team; thus, everyone must bring their form to the picture session.

Please complete the form, bring it to your team's designated picture day regardless of whether or not you personally want to order photographs, and include payment if you are placing an order.
 
TEAM SCHEDULE AND TIMES:

• Tuesday Jan 10:
  • 19U Rep AA (6:00-7:00pm)
  • 14U Rep AA (7:15-7:45pm)
• Thursday Jan 12:
  • 12U Rep AA team (6:30-7:30pm)
  • 19U Rep A (7:45-8:45pm)
• Friday Jan 13: 
  • 8U and 12U team (7:15-8:30pm)
  • 10U team (8:30-9pm)

2017 PNAHA WASHINGTON STATE FEMALE DEVELOPMENT CAMP

All Washington female hockey players who are born in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 are eligible to attend this camp at the Xfinity Community Rink in Everett, January 28 & 29, 2017.
 
WWFHA encourages all of-age Washington Wild players to participate, and all other players to watch the event so they can see the top players in the state skate together. Do not miss this once-a-year opportunity to be seen by evaluators, and possibly be chosen to attend the USA Hockey Multi-District Camp in Colorado Springs, CO in June, which is a precursor to the USA Hockey National Camp.
 
Players improve and test their skills at the camp by playing with and against other female players from all over WA state in skill sessions (first day) and scrimmages (second day). Additional ice time, exposure to a broad pool of players and coaches, and the opportunity to compete at a higher level aid in players’ growth and development.  Whether or not a player is selected to move on to subsequent USA Hockey camps, she will gain from this unique, fun and challenging hockey experience. Last year, eight Wild players were selected from the WA state camp to attend the Pacific District camp!
 
For more information, registration, and a full schedule visit:

GOOD LUCK TO THE 12U/14U TEAM IN OUTDOOR TOURNAMENT PLAY

The Washington Wild 12U/14U team travels to Kalispell, MT, the gateway to Glacier National Park, this weekend to compete in the Flathead Valley Winter Classic.  The Wild plays four games in a beautiful woodland setting on an outdoor rink, against other all-girl’s teams—a change from their usual MHL opponents.  Best of luck to this hard-working team!
 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the 2016 #WhenGivingGoWild Campaign.

We raised $16,201 dollars together to offer more financial aid, purchase team gear, and promote and grow the sport. Without your support we wouldn’t be able to provide hockey opportunities to so many girls.
 
We are still accepting donations for 2017 if you want to share a little holiday cheer in early 2017. Otherwise, please think of the Washington Wild at the end of 2017 in your charity planning.
 
WWFHA accepts cash donations, company matches, company volunteer hours, and stock donations.
 

WILD HOLIDAY TOURNAMENTS IN REVIEW - ANGELS ON ICE

8U Competes in First Tournament!
The first-ever, full-time, all girls 8U team in Washington state skated in their first-ever tournament over the holiday break.  For many players, it was their first hockey tournament ever,  and reports are that everyone had an amazing time.

The team played the Surrey Falcons, Richmond Ravens and Langley Lightning, finishing 1-2. We are so proud of this fantastic first-year team!

10U Earns a Silver Medal at the Angels on Ice Tourney
The first-ever, full-time, all girls 10U team in Washington state earned a Silver medal in the Langley tournament over the holiday break.

Earning a 2-1 record in round robin play, the 10U Wild advanced to and won the Semi-Finals in an OT Shootout vs. South Delta.

The team faced a top C1 Abbottsford Abby team in the Championship Game, the team they previously lost to 7-0. The Washington Wild battled hard but the puck didn’t bounce their way. The Wild earned Silver with their 0 - 3 loss. We are thrilled that this hard working team plays with such passion and heart!

The schedule and final record is:
               -vs. Langley Lightning (Win 7 - 0)
               - vs. Abbotsford Abby (Loss 0 - 7)
               - vs. South Delta Stars (Win 5 - 0)
               - Tournament Semi-finals vs. South Delta Stars (Win 3-2)
               - Tournament FINALS vs. Abbotsford Abby (Loss 0 - 3)

The WWFHA Facebook page contains an album of photographs for each team (

MICHELLE PICARD'S WA WILD VISIT

Michelle Picard spent four days working with the Washington Wild Rep teams during the 2016 Rep Winter Performance Camp – teaching players, getting to know them on and off the ice, and talking about her experience at the collegiate, professional, and international levels.

 

Later, Michelle met with the 12U, 10U and 8U players for a similar skate and session at Highland Ice Arena before she returned to New York.

WWFHA presented Michelle, a NY Riveters and a ‘big sister’ to the Washington Wild players, with a practice jersey, and a new team onesie jumpsuit.
 

Michelle said:

BENDER & SPOONER HOLIDAY SKATE

The Washington Wild and the rest of the local girls’ hockey community experienced an amazing time at the NHL to Seattle free Holiday Skate with Snohomish resident Lexi Bender (Boston College alumna and NWHL Boston Pride professional player) and Natalie Spooner (Ohio State University alumna, and Canadian National Team Olympian), sponsored by WWFHA.
 
Over 20 players from the community skated and made connections with and obtained autographs from these distinguished players. WWFHA presented these all-star players with a Washington Wild scarf. We hope they return next year during their holiday break!
 

2016 ALUMNAE GAME FUN!

23 players competed in the 2^nd Annual Washington Wild Alumnae Game for a fun, fast paced and competitive skate. Washington Wild sisters reunited to play together and share their college experiences on and off the ice with current Wild players. We look forward to next year's event!

IAN GORDON GOALIE TRAINING

All Washington Wild goalies are invited to the Monday, January 9^th private goal tending session with Ian Gordon – WWFHA pro staff member and professional goalie coaching for the Seattle Thunderbirds.
 
Session is at ShoWare Center in Kent, from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. For more inforatmion or questions please contact goaltender director, Chris Colgan 
 

RECRUITING BEGINNER COACHES

We need you! If you play hockey or know how to skate, we want you to become a coach for the Washington Wild Beginner program on Sunday mornings at Highland.
 
Make it fun and help with your friends! Reach out to your adult teams and leagues to help us recruit more coaches to inspire the next generation of female players!
 
Each session lasts ten weeks, with the next session running January 15 through April 2.
 
Contact Kelly Goscinski, beginner coach coordinator, to help full-time or part time and to learn the basic requirements to be on the ice.

REGISTER FOR GIRLS' BEGINNER HOCKEY CLASSES NOW

Register now for Washington Wild Beginners Hockey 1 and Hockey 2 classes before it fills.

We are expecting higher than normal participation so register early.

Each session lasts ten weeks from January 15 through April 2 on Sundays, and the session is $154.20.
 
Want to help on or off the ice? We need student coaches and adults, too!

Contact Daniel Brown, Beginners’ Manager, to help full-time or part time at

GIRLS' TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE EVENT IS FULL BUT MORE HELP IS NEEDED

WWFHA had to close registration early as 42 players signed up for our largest Girls’ Try Hockey for Free event ever! We reached the limit of our gear and volunteers an entire week ahead of the event!
 
We need your help! If you are an adult hockey player, or can skate, we need your help on the ice. Please spread the word and have people interested in helping contact Zoe Harris for more details.
 
- Date: Sunday January 8^th
- Set up Time: 1:00pm
- Ice Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:  Highland Ice Arena - 18005 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline

Bob Motzko: Exercising Mental Muscle

• Positive attitude, positive players
• Take responsibility for yourself
• Keeping focus where it needs to be
• Staying grounded
• Mind over matter

Q: My child is moving into that phase where there are a lot of hockey options. What’s the best path?

A: This is a great question, and if hockey is a sport your child wants to continue and pursue at a competitive level, it’s good to begin educating yourself (and your child) now.
 
Unlike some other sports, hockey fortunately offers many different paths for your child, and everyone’s path will be different. Making these decisions can be stressful at times, so it’s important to find people whose counsel you trust; people who have the best interests of your child in mind.
 
The first thing to remember is that kids at this age develop at a different rate physically and cognitively, so it’s critical that you don’t put your child in an environment that she is not ready for. Playing in a league or on a team that is perceived to be the “best” can, in fact, harm your child’s development. It’s far better for her to play at the correct level instead. And remember, the correct level is a highly individual thing, defined by the coaching and opportunities your child will receive, not the team name on the equipment bag or how many As are attached.
 

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