Liz Reuter (Coach)
Lori Brill(Coach)
Alicia Speakman (G)
Adri Larsen
Anna Cuje
Jackie Bruso
Jill Polanycia
Johanna Schanbacher
Jules Harral
Kalia Sanchez
Katie Columbus
Leslie Cummings
Lisa Wild
Marta Matoga

If you see any of these ladies around, congratulate them on their winning season! Nordiques, please email info@dwhl.org if you have not received your championship gift.

Payment:

Mail your payment to:
Denver Women's Hockey League
P.O. Box 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

OR

Pay ONLINE through PayPal

No refunds cash or credit. Dates and times are subject to change. Please check the schedule frequently.

QUESTIONS: Email the DWHL at info@dwhl.org.

About the League:

• This Fall League will be open to all women players. Teams are formed with our best effort to ensure a fair, competitive environment for all teams and players. Players may need to be moved to ensure a more equal playing field for the teams if necessary. Players who register or sub in the 2010 Fall League who are deemed to be playing with a style of play that interferes with other player's ability to learn (overly aggressive or hindering team play) will be removed from the league and their league fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis. Marcus Scarafoni, DWHL Director of Hockey Operations, or Sabrina Becker, DWHL Coach Coordinator, will make these decisions and notify the player after efforts have been made to rectify the situation. Their decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.
• The DWHL promotes a fun, learning, safe environment for all players. All players must register as individuals.
• A team preference MUST be submitted during registration, but placement on that team is not guaranteed.
• All players must be DWHL members and registered with USA Hockey for the 2010/2011 season and must provide the DWHL their USAH registration confirmation. (See below for more info) Players must also have a current waiver form on file with the DWHL. Click here for the DWHL wavier form.

All USA Hockey Rules and DWHL Rules and Regulations apply and can be provided upon request.

Click here for USA Hockey Rules

USAHockey & DWHL Membership

• The 2010/2011 USAHockey season is from September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011. If you have not yet renewed your USAHockey membership, please go online and complete your registration process. The USAHockey membership fee will be charged to your credit or debit card. You will receive a confirmation page that you can print and retain. You will also receive a confirmation email. Please forward that email to the DWHL registrar at info@dwhl.org. We will need the confirmation number to properly assign members to our camps and/or teams. This registration must be completed before you participate in your first league game. USA Hockey registrations will be verified before league starts. If you are unable to complete the USA Hockey online registration, please contact us at info@dwhl.org, and we will work with you to complete the registration process.

The summer season is almost over and the fall league does not begin until September. What will you do without weekly games??

Fill that hockey gap with the August Team Systems Camp starting August 15th! We will have three consecutive Sunday camps covering Player positioning and tactics in Defensive, Neutral and Offense zone play as well as Power Play and Penalty Kill strategy.

Don't be caught "cold" when the fall season starts - keep yourself "hot" with these great camps!

Details:

• Dates: August 15, 22, 29, 2010
• Time: 7:30-8:30pm
• Location: Apex Center, Arvada, CO
• Cost: $20/session or $50 for all three
• Experience: all levels

To register, click on the link!

BelaHockey Girls and Women's Camps offer sessions for females of all ages to refine and further develop their hockey skills.  Camps are coached by an experienced and highly qualified coaching staff dedicated to the development of the female hockey athlete. 

Colorado Camp Details:

Dates: Thursday, July 22 - Sunday, July 25, 2010

Location: APEX Center, 13150 W. 72^nd Avenue, Arvada, CO 80005

Divisions: Girls U12, Girls U14, Girls U19, Women's Novice and Women's Intermediate

Registration Fee: $160/skater, $50/goalie

 

Each division features 4 - one hour on-ice sessions.  An optional fun girls outing will be held for all camp participants on Saturday evening.

 

Coaching Staff Featuring:

Chanda Gunn - Goalie

·         2007 World Championships - Silver Medalist

·         2006 Women's Olympic Team - Bronze Medalist

·         2005 World Championships - Gold Medalist

 

Erin Keys

·         Minnesota Whitecaps, Western Women's Hockey League - 2008-2010

·         2008-2009 U.S. Women's Select Team

 

Complete details can be found by visiting www.belahockey. com.

 

Schedule

Girls U12:

4:30pm-5:30pm Thursday & Friday

10:00am-11:00am Saturday & Sunday

 

Girls U14:

5:45pm-6:45pm Thursday & Friday

11:15am-12:15pm Saturday & Sunday

 

Girls U19:

7:00pm-8:00pm Thursday & Friday

1:00pm-2:00pm Saturday & Sunday

 

Women's Novice:

8:15pm-9:15pm Thursday & Friday

2:15pm-3:15pm Saturday & Sunday

 

Women's Intermediate:

9:30pm-10:30pm Thursday & Friday

3:30pm-4:30pm Saturday & Sunday

 

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!  Camps are limited to the first 30 skaters and 4 goalies in each division.

Sponsored by Arvada Girls Hockey, the Denver Women's Hockey League and the Women's Association of Colorado Hockey.

View the May 2010 newsletter

Dawn McKnight (Coach)
Alicia Speakman (G)
Katherine Haas
Katie Bancks
Keili Walton
Kelly Uhing
Laurie Nakauchi-Hawn
Lori Brill
Megan Brunner
Pamela Talley
Robin Buchler
Shelley Haveman
Trisha Goetz
Cynthia Ruggero

If you see any of these ladies around, congratulate them on their winning season! Royals, please see your team coordinator if you have not received your championship gift.

Final scholarship recipients will be determined by the DWHL Executive Board and coaching staff. If you have any questions, you may also direct those to the Board at info@dwhl.org.

Thank you!
Denver Women's Hockey League

Surveys are submitted anonymously, and it really helps the Board and coaching staff to make the DWHL - membership driven. We like your voices to be heard! Please complete all surveys by Friday, May 14th.

Registration is Now Open for the DWHL 2010 Summer League!!

• 2 Divisions: Novice/Intermediate & Intermediate/Advanced
• Registration closes on May 21st.
• Games will start June 1st.
• All games will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
• Start times will range from 8 to 9:45 PM (all games should be finished by 10:30 or 10:45). Times and dates subject to change based on ice availability, check website for updates.

Novice/Intermediate Division:

• $225
• This division will be a similar game format to this current spring season with two 15 minute run periods and a 12 minute stop period and dedicated bench coaches for each team.
• 8 games, 2 on ice practices with coaches and 2 playoff games per team.
• The novice/intermediate division will be geared towards novice players and low to mid level intermediate players

• $225
• This division will be a similar game format to last summer with two 20 minute run periods and a 15 minute stop period, no bench coaches will be provided.
• 10 games and 2 playoff games per team
• The intermediate/advanced division will be geared towards advanced players and mid to upper level intermediate players.

• Rostered players sub for free within their division (players rostered in 1 division cannot sub in another division, with the exception of goalies)
• $20 drop-in for non-rostered players
• All DWHL rules and regulations apply and can be provided upon request.

• DWHL jerseys will be used. Jerseys will be loaned out and then returned at the end of the season.
• If you own a jersey you can sell it back to the DWHL for $10.00. If you want to own your own team jersey they can be purchased for $25.00. If you want to purchase or sell a jersey back to the DWHL please contact Adri Larsen and Becky Greengas (info@dwhl.org).

• Registration is on a first come first serve basis, and each goalie will be assigned to one team.
• Goalie registration is FREE.
• The use of the DWHL goalie list is encouraged for subbing purposes.

• All skaters for both divisions must register as individuals; no team registrations will be accepted.
• All players must be DWHL members (free) and USA Hockey registered ($30 annually) and must include proof of USAH at the time of registration or by e-mailing it to info@dwhl.org prior to playing.

Click here to register!

• Royals 14 pts (win by goal differential in all games played)
• Vics 14 pts
• Nordiques 11 pts
• Bombers 9 pts
• Northstars 7 pts
• Jets 5 pts

The tiebreaker goes:

Vics and Royals are tied in points, tied in head to head with each other, and tied in goal differential in head to head.  That puts us to goal differential for all games played.  Vics have +9 and Royals have +12.  Therefore Royals get the number 1 seed. 

The rink changed our ice time for some of the remaining games. Please check the schedule posted on our website - it has been updated to reflect the new times.

The times that changed are as follows:

WACH: 4/7 is now at 9:45pm

Mixed Division League:
4/12 is now at 9:30pm
4/19 is now at 9:30pm
4/22 is now at 9:30pm
4/26 is now at 9:30pm
4/29 the first game is now at 9:30pm and the second game is now at 10:00pm

The schedule on the website has already been updated to reflect this change.

Per USA Hockey rules, which can be found on their website, no youth players are allowed to play in adult leagues. Special waivers can be obtained through USA Hockey, but are extremely rare and require very special circumstances. Even if a special waiver was obtained from USA Hockey, which is unlikely, the DWHL would not be able to accommodate that youth player due to additional screening requirements. Youth players would either need to be guaranteed their own locker room, or every member of the DWHL would need to be screened with a background check, which would require an immense amount of work and be extremely cost prohibitive. Neither of these options are feasible for the DWHL, even a rare case where a youth player was granted a waiver.

Players under 18 are encouraged to try the Arvada Hockey Association or the Colorado Girls Select Hockey program. They offer hockey opportunities for girls up to 19 years of age.

Mark your calendars – The DWHL Annual Awards and Elections Party will be held on Saturday, May 15th at Dave and Busters (I-25 & Colorado Blvd). More information will follow soon - but for now, please hold this date - we are looking into doing an afternoon timeframe so that your families can join us.

There will be 3 major activities:

• Eat, drink and be merry with your fellow teammates!
• We will be giving out awards for the DWHL Spring League and for each of the two WACH teams, as well as the Annual Stacey Budnick and Rising Star Awards.
• Vote for your new Board Members!

This is a great social hour, a ton of fun, and is open to all friends and family members. Please make every effort to attend; we need a quorum of our members present in order for the vote to count.

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• Rostered players must be at the rink and checked in 10 minutes before game time. If a rostered player knows they will be late, they must contact their coach or team coordinator prior to game time to let them know they will be there. If they are not there 10 minutes before hand, and did not contact the coach or team coordinator, and there is a waiting list for the subs, they will not have a spot that game.
  
  
• We must have all players checked in 10 minutes before game time. Since we have a male coach this season, it is going to be very important to respect this rule. The coaching staff needs 10 minutes prior to game time to discuss strategy and other team issues.
  
  
• The earliest time available to be put on the sub list is 1 hour before the game. Anyone there in advance of 1 hour will all be marked as being there exactly one hour before the game and will be considered arriving at the same time as anyone else who arrived one hour or before. The rest of the subs will be placed on the list on a first come first serve basis after anyone that arrived 1 hour or prior. Subs will still be selected on a first come, first serve basis by the coaching staff. If players arrive at the same time – coach's will place those name in a hat and draw randomly for any remaining sub spots.
  
  
• Subs are responsible for giving the scorekeepers their information (team and jersey number) prior to the start of each game. If a sub fails to do this and is subsequently not given credit on the score sheet/website for a goal or assist, there will be no changes made after the fact to the score-sheet and/or the online scoreboard and statistics.
  
  
• If any player feels they should be given credit for a goal that was noted wrong on the official score sheet, she can take the issue to the team coach. The coach has 24 hours to email any goal corrections to the Board liaison. The determinations made by the referees for assists are final. The referee staff gets paid to make such calls, and the league will respect those calls as final. The board strives to keep the player stats accurate, but constant changes to the stats is time-consuming for a volunteer staff, which is why a process has been put in place this season.

Some changes have been made to the DWHL online registration form that I wanted to make you aware of. These changes are in place now.

• When you register for ANY events that require you to be USA Hockey registered, you will be required to enter your USA Hockey confirmation number onto the form before you can register for the event. Most of the on-ice events thru the DWHL require USA Hockey*, so keep your number handy! This change was made due to the overwhelming amount of work it is for our volunteer staff to confirm each person who skates with us. If you are having trouble locating your USA Hockey confirmation number, you may e-mail us at info@dwhl.org and we can help you. I recommend that you locate your number ASAP so you have it handy the next time you register.
• We will no longer ask you for your date of birth when you register for any events. Since your USA Hockey confirmation verifies that you are over 18, we do not need to collect it separately. The date of birth has also been removed from the new member sign up form and the change membership form.

See you on the ice!

Beth Young
DWHL Director of Internet Operations

* Note: USA Hockey is the governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States. Among many other things, they carry insurance that individuals can apply for in the event of on-ice injury. We have to ensure that all players are USA Hockey registered for the safety of all of our members. We thank you for your understanding and patience. You can read about all of the benefits of USA Hockey membership here: http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=ME&id=29048

Thank you to all of our players and coaches who made our Fall 2009 season exciting!  This season we had a nail biter championship game, a 0 to 0 tie going in to overtime and finally decided in a shoot out – congratulations to both the Nordiques and the Jets for a great effort in that game, and to the Nordiques for a well earned win.  Our other teams had great seasons as well, with the Vics (Lindsay) and the Royals (Robin) topping the scoring points chart and the Northstars (Erin) following close behind.  In the goalie race, all of our goalies posted impressive save percentages and goals against averages – Renae Binstock led with a 0.33 GAA and 0.979 save percentage, and all of our goalies had save percentages above 90%!  Great job to our goalies and our defense.

Listed below are the awards, as voted by your coaches, for the Fall season.  Each team had three awards to give:

Sportsmanship Award goes to the player that exemplifies one of the most important aspects of the game, sportsmanship both on and off the ice – showing respect for the game, other players, coaches, and officials while remaining competitive for their team.

Most Improved Player goes to the player that a coach deems has improved their hockey skills the most throughout the season.  This award shows dedication to learning the game and enthusiasm to practice what you have learned until you have it down!

Most Valuable Player goes to the player that has been dedicated to the growth of the team throughout the season and who is an essential part of the team’s success.  This player is a team leader in good and bad times, always finding a way to help the team through action or words.

Northstars:
Sportsmanship Award: Bonnie Benjamin
Most Improved Player: Sherry Norton
Most Valuable Player:  Erin Griggs

Nordiques:
Sportsmanship Award: Edee Knoebel
Most Improved Player: Marta Motoga and Lisa Wild
Most Valuable Player: Amber Farris

Jets:
Sportsmanship Award: Leanne Siefford
Most Improved Player: Laurid Broughton
Most Valuable Player:  Alicia Speakman

Royals:
Sportsmanship Award: Laurie Nakauchi-Hawn
Most Improved Player: Stayce Zimbleman
Most Valuable Player:  Robin Buchler

Vics:
Sportsmanship Award: Anna Birgenheier
Most Improved Player: Pam Talley
Most Valuable Player:  Lindsey Rubey

Hey Ladies! Great opportunity here! Watching great hockey, can help you PLAY great hockey!

The JWHL are playing in our backyard! These are among the best AAA teams in the nation. Colorado Select U19AAA has been 3rd in the nation the last three years at the US Nationals. This is a great way for DWHL players to watch proper positioning, timing, line changes, etc.

There is a total of 10 games during the JWHL weekend and it doesn't cost a thing. Plus its in the comfort of a great facility like Magness arena at DU. Grab a cup of coffee and sit back and watch some great hockey!

Here's the schedule:
Friday 1/15/10 1 NAHA Colorado 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Magness

Saturday 1/16/10 2 Pride Colorado 8:00 AM 10:00 AM
Magness
Saturday 1/16/10 3 NSA NAHA 10:15 AM 12:15 PM
Magness

Saturday 1/16/10 4 NAHA Pride 4:15 PM 6:15 PM Magness
Saturday 1/16/10 5 Boston NSA 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Magness

Sunday 1/17/10 6 Boston NAHA 7:45 AM 9:45 AM Magness
Sunday 1/17/10 7 NSA Pride 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Magness

Sunday 1/17/10 8 Pride Boston 4:30 PM 6:30 PM Magness
Sunday 1/17/10 9 Colorado NSA 6:45 PM 8:45 PM Magness

Monday 1/18/10 10 Colorado Boston 7:30 AM 9:30 AM Magness

...And if you need something to do this weekend (1/9-1/10), we have Belle Tire
U19AAA team from the Detroit area in town to play Colorado Select for 3
games.

Game Info Sat, 1/9/10 11:10 AM Belle Tire Ice Ranch
Game Info Sat, 1/9/10 7:30 PM @ Belle Tire Ice Ranch
Game Info Sun, 1/10/10 9:20 AM Belle Tire The Edge Rink

The DWHL has been in existence since 2000.  This coming year is our 10th anniversary.  We are excited about what has been created, and the bright future of the organization.  Currently, in a given year, we support 16 teams across 3 seasons and 3 divisions including novice/intermediate, intermediate/advanced, and a mixed division.  We also support 2 WACH (Women’s Association of Colorado Hockey) competitive teams.

The BelaHockey Granato Cup is now the official cup of the mixed division.  This season, two teams vied for the championship and only one could come out on top. 

After suffering defeat in the championship game last season in a shootout, The Nordiques came back hungrier and more determined than ever to return and play again for the Championship. With eight returning players and the addition of several key players, The Nordiques again captured the number one seed during the regular season. Led by Captains Jules Harral and Adri Larsen, the team focused on puck possession and won their playoff game 2-0 against the 5th Place Royals to get back to the one game that this team focused on all season. Coach Jen Rieske was excited for another opportunity to win the big game, "I’ve played on or coached this team in several Championship games, and I look forward to getting the "Big Red back on top" said coach Rieske prior to the big game. With the solid goaltending of Renae Binstock and stout defense led by Amber Farris, this team was ready to roll!!!

The Jets had a very different road to the Championship game.  The season itself was plagued with injuries and work commitments.  Often times, only a few Jets were at the regular season games, and subs made up the rest of the bench.  It was difficult to find that team chemistry they needed when very few team members played together during the regular season.  Before the playoffs, the Jets were in 3rd place.  All five teams were in the playoffs and all five had a chance to take the championship.  The Jets first playoff game arrived, but for playoffs, subbing is never allowed.  So, still riddled with injuries and work commitments, six skaters and the ever faithful goalie set out to win their first playoff game.  Veterans Andrea Steinle and Sarah Martin played solid defense for nearly the entire game.  Newcomers Laurid Broughton and Leanne Siefford came to nearly every game and improved dramatically to play a big role in the Jets fate.  Courtney Gulden shined by playing nearly every position shift to shift. 

The Jets played the fourth place Northstars and did what they set out to do.  They played their hearts out and dominated the game.  Their passes were incredible.  They controlled the puck the majority of the time and only allowed 3 shots on goal (some say 3 was a generous number).  They took 21 SOG and created many more chances than that.  Center Jodi Kiefer capitalized on 3 of the shots and the solid goaltending of Alicia Speakman helped the team take the win (3-0).  Winning the first playoff game allowed the Jets to play the Victorias (2nd place team).  The winner would on to the Championship game and the loser to the consolation.  Again, with the same 6 skaters and goalie, the team faced a more difficult challenge.  Again, they played amazing as a team, and shut out the Victorias 3-0. 

The Jets and Nordiques met in the finals of the 2009 Fall Mixed Division.  They both wanted the win very badly and it showed.  It was a well played, hard fought game.  In regulation time, neither team let the other score.  It was 0 – 0 going into overtime.  Both teams had some nail biting opportunities and again, both teams held each other scoreless in OT.  Adri Larsen and Amber Farris came up big for the Nordiques by scoring in the shootout, helping the team take the championship. 

So this year the winner of the cup is the Nordiques, and we are onto a Spring season starting next month where the previous players, and hopefully some new ones will vie for the cup again.  The wonderful thing about the DWHL is that the players have many opportunities to play and learn together.  It’s not just one team winning each season.  Many players sub in each other’s games, and really, it’s one big team working together to learn, love and play the game of hockey. 

Thank you again for your generous donation.  The winner of each mixed division season will get their names engraved on the base of the trophy.  The current base will last for 6 seasons (about 3 years) and is set up so that in the future, the DWHL can add tiers for additional seasons.  Attached are some pictures of the Trophy and the winning team.  Enjoy, and thanks for being a part of our tradition that will go on for years to come.

On Behalf of the DWHL
Jodie Immell
President

Click Here to Buy Tickets Use the team code DWHL

Follow these instructions:

1. Click on the Find Tickets link. This will redirect you to the Search for Tickets page.
2. The third section down on the page under Search for Tickets is Promotions and Special Offers. This is where you will need to type in a team code. The Team code is DWHL and it is case sensitive.
3. Then click search. It will redirect you to a page that will show the tickets selected.
4. The fifth line under Your Tickets will show Type. Next to Type you want to see the number of ticket and the team code.

It's great to see our membership already planning to participate in this event, its going to be a great time!

It's that time of year again to order your DWHL Warm Up Suits! Pam Howes, the VP of the DWHL, will be at all upcoming games and practices with samples for you to see and try on. The order will be placed on 9/28, so that gives you about 2 weeks to get your order in.

You can also order your suits via our website by clicking here.

The suits are sold as a pair (jacket and pants), with the DWHL logo stitched into both. The manufacturer is Harrow and each full suit costs $75.00.

Don't miss out on getting your DWHL warm up suit!!

Game # 1 Tuesday May 12th at 9:15PM, #1 seed Nordiques vs #4 seed Royals.

Game #2 Thursday May 14th at 10:00PM #2 seed Northstars vs # 3 seed Jets.

The losing teams will play in the Consolation Game on May 19th at 8:00PM

The winning teams will play in the Championship Game on May 21st at 10:00PM

There is no subbing allowed in the playoffs, but come cheer on your favorite team!

The winning team will be able to strut around at the Annual Meeting, as it is just around the corner, June 6th at Choppers in Cherry Creek. If you haven't signed up yet, go to DWHL (dwhl.org) front page in the Featured Headlines or Upcoming Events. The Annual Meeting is your chance to chat with the other players, coaches and vote for the DWHL board positions. Friends, food, drink, and hockey, what more could you ask for!

USA Hockey registration is now open for the 2009-2010 season (May 1, 2009 - April 30, 2010). Note the change in dates for the season - this will be the new USAH season moving forward. Your 2008-2009 registrations will still be valid until August 31, 2009.

The DWHL will be participating in the online membership registration program again this year. USAH registration is required for participation in DWHL events.

Registration can be accessed at www.usahockeyregistration.com. Click on "Ice Players & Coaches", indicate that you are over 18 years of age, confirm that you wish to register for the current season and complete all requested information. Payment can be made with your Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover cards. If you have any problems during the registration process, call 1-877-228-4881, ext 2, option 3 and they'll help you out.

Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email from USAH. Please forward that email to info@dwhl.org as proof of your registration and eligibility for participation in DWHL events. We will complete your registration with USAH upon receipt of your confirmation email.

Any questions or concerns, please send them to info@dwhl.org.

Andrea Steinle
DWHL USA Hockey Registrar

The DWHL has received enough interest to field a team in the Women's Bronze division in the Labatt Blue USAdult Classic Tournament. Thanks! If a position opens up, we will email out to the DWHL membership.

The Bronze division is for primarily recreational or beginner level players (some youth hockey experience okay, but mainly 1-7 years of playing experience). This team is open to all DWHL members who are 21 years of age or older (age exception may apply to goaltenders only in extenuating circumstances). USA Hockey registration is required.

The first players to sign-up and pay will be on the team. The team will consist of 15 skaters and 1 goalie. A bench coach will be provided by the DWHL for the team.

See below for more details about the tournament.

• All tournament participants will receive a Labatt Blue/USA Hockey hat and post game refreshments
• Three game guarantee
• Expect to play one game on Friday evening and 2 games on Saturday. Semi-final (if necessary) and championship games will be played on Sunday.

• Tournament fee: $70.00
• Jersey deposit (home & away): $40.00 (will be returned to you at the end of the tournament)

Checks, one for the tournament and the other for the jersey deposit, payable to ‘DWHL’ can be mailed in to the address below. If a team is fielded, checks will be cashed (the check for the jersey deposit will be returned to you upon receipt of the jerseys.). If the decision is made not to field a team, your checks can either be returned to you or will be shredded. If you prefer to pay with PayPal, please note that in the comments section. If the decision is made to field a team, a PayPal link will be created and emailed to registered skaters. In order to field a team, all payments MUST be received by May 15, 2009.

Mail your tournament and jersey deposit fees to: DWHL
PO BOX 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

Hello! It is time for the 2009 DWHL Summer League

DWHL 2009 Summer League

2 Divisions: Novice/Intermediate & Intermediate/Advanced

Sign ups close May 20th

Games will start June 2nd

All games will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights

Start times will range from 8 to 9:45 PM (all games should be finished by 10:30 or 10:45)

Times and dates subject to change based on ice availability, check website for updates

Cost and structure

Novice/Intermediate Division: $200 This division will be a similar game format to this current spring season with two 15 minute run periods and a 12 minute stop period and dedicated bench coaches for each team. 8 games, 2 on ice practices with coaches and 2 playoff games per team

Intermediate/Advanced Division: $200 This division will be a similar game format to last summer with two 20 minute run periods and a 15 minute stop period, no bench coaches will be provided.

10 games and 2 playoff games per team

The novice/intermediate division will be geared towards novice players and low to mid level intermediate players. The intermediate/advanced division will be geared towards advanced players and mid to upper level intermediate players.

The division of players will be based on coach evaluations and preference of division will be taken into consideration.

Refs & Scorekeeper provided for both divisions

Subbing

Rostered players sub for free within their division (players rostered in 1 division cannot sub in another division, with the exception of goalies)

$20 drop-in for non-rostered players

All DWHL rules and regulations apply and can be provided upon request.

Jerseys

DWHL jerseys will be used. Jerseys will be loaned out and then returned at the end of the season.

If you own a jersey you can sell it back to the DWHL for $10.00. If you want to own your own team jersey they can be purchased for $25.00. If you want to purchase or sell a jersey back to the DWHL please contact Mary Lindgren and Courtney Nugent (info@dwhl.org).

Goalies

Registration is on a first come first serve basis, and each goalie will be assigned to one team.

Goalie registration is FREE.

The use of the DWHL goalie list is encouraged for subbing purposes.

Registering

All skaters for both divisions must register as individuals; no team registrations will be accepted. All players must be DWHL members (free) and USA Hockey registered ($30 annually) and must include proof of USAH at the time of registration or by e-mailing it to info@dwhl.org prior to playing.

Requests to play in either division, or with other players, or on a certain team are not guaranteed. Requests will be honored as much as possible; however the primary objective is to create two great divisions with evenly distributed players and skill levels. Prior to or during the season, players may be moved to another team or another division if deemed prudent by the DWHL coaching staff.

Click here to register.

Also, the playoff game that was scheduled for 5/7 has been moved to 5/12 to accommodate the make-up game.

Both of these changes have been posted to the online schedule.

Mark your calendars – The DWHL Annual Awards and Elections Party is at Choppers Sports Grill on Saturday, June 6, 2009!

Click here to register

There will be 3 major activities:

• Eat, drink and be merry with your fellow teammates!
• We will be giving out awards for the DWHL Spring League and for each of the three WACH teams, as well as the Annual Stacey Budnick and Rising Star Awards.
• Vote for your new Board Members!

This is a great social hour, a ton of fun, and is open to all friends and family members. Please make every effort to attend; we need a quorum of our members present in order for the vote to count.

The menu is an All You Can Eat Appetizer Dinner for only $15. This menu does include options for vegetarians. A cash bar will be available.

Address:
80 S. Madison St.
Denver, CO 80209

In Cherry Creek – closest major cross streets are 1st Ave and Colorado.

Map: Click here for a map

Please bring your payment with you to the dinner or mail it to:

DWHL
PO BOX 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

The Hockey Guild is proud to welcome any and all adult hockey players in Colorado that would like to participate this year, as we give everyone a chance to experience playing on an NHL ice surface.

Our classic double-elimination tournament is comprised of teams of six battling against each other for the right to advance to the Shootout Final, which takes place during the 2nd intermission of the Avs/Ducks game on Wednesday, March 25.

Please follow the link below for more information.

This offer is for 1 custom mouth guard for $50 (total, includes fitting & mouth guard) through Dr. Stanley Crawford's office in Arvada (64th & Quaker).

Please contact his office at 303-940-8880 to make an appointment.

Note: To help us know ahead of time how many coaches we'll need each night, please RSVP online through the DWHL events page or you can send an RSVP e-mail to Derek@totalhockeyacademy.com. DROP-INs WELCOME!

Beginning on 3/10/09, the DWHL will meet every Tuesday night at Total Hockey Academy for a fun night of dryland training. The DWHL has partnered with The Hockey Guild and Total Hockey Academy to bring you these opportunities to learn dryland techniques at the Total Hockey facility, and work with their talented trainers! You thought skating brought you bumps and bruises...wait till you try this out! It is truly a blast – while blasting away some calories and sharpening your skating skills!

Bring your skates, helmet, gloves, and stick, and wear comfortable work-out clothes. Get to know your DWHL board members, fellow teammates, and other DWHL players in ways you never imagined!!

• When: Every Tuesday night, starting March 10, 2009
• Cost: $25 per person per night (payable to THA – do not send money to the DWHL)
• Starts: 8:30 pm (be there a bit early to get situated)
• Where:
  Total Hockey Academy
  9051 Harlan St, Unit 10
  Westminster, CO 80030
  303-381-6326
  
  
• Need Directions? Click here.

TOTAL HOCKEY ACADEMY

The Training

At Total Hockey Academy the training is hockey specific and designed to improve all hockey skills at all levels. Total Hockey Academy works with individual players and teams to improve and gain confidence with their skating, quickness, stick handling, shooting and hockey vision. Total Hockey Academy is a state of the art 8,000 sq. ft. hockey skills specific training facility. Total Hockey Academy provides on ice and off ice hockey training, hockey clinics, coaching clinics and hockey camps.

Individual Player Performance Tracking

The future of hockey has a name: MyTotalHockey.com. This innovative online platform tracks and records player performance at leading hockey-specific training facilities, skills competitions and special hockey events.

When athletes train at a Total Hockey Training Systems facility or have a facility test their on-ice skills, players are given a swipe card that records performance data and automatically uploads this data to MyTotalHockey.com. Players can access this website from any computer and track their progress and compare their performance to other players of the same age.

THE HOCKEY GUILD

The Hockey Guild spearheads and promotes hockey in Colorado by adding value and exposure through their partnerships, and unique on and off-ice programs.

The schedule is also listed below. All Thursday games are currently set for 9:00 PM. We do not know the time for our Tuesday time slot yet, but should be before 10:00 PM and we will have that time finalized this week.

Since this is a short season, you will not need to purchase a new jersey. Many of you have jerseys for the teams you are on. If you don’t, we will be utilizing sub jerseys to fill in for the season and may require a small deposit for any borrowed jerseys. If you have a jersey for a team you are not on (Jets, Nordiques, Northstars, Royals) and would be willing to trade it or sell it, please bring it to your first game and we can do a bit of a jersey swap.

Thanks to all of you on behalf of the DWHL. We are very excited to have four teams this Spring and to see so many new people joining the league. Have a safe, fun season. If you have any questions, please ask your coaches, team coordinators or board members. Team Coordinators are highlighted in blue. If you are interested in being a team coordinator for the Northstars or the Royals, let us know. You get a discount :-). The easiest way to reach us is through our info e-mail at info@dwhl.org.

Jodie Whitehead
DWHL Director of Scheduling

TEAMS
Jets	Nordiques	Northstars	Royals
Beth Young	Adri Larsen	Amy Root	Andrea Steinle
Deanna LaFlamme	Amanda Chambers	Bonnie Benjamin	Erin Teynor
Dina Schmitt	Becky Greengas	Courtney Nugent	Kelly Uhing
Jenny Nunemacher	Bettina Schneider	Erin Griggs	Kristen Hass
Jodi Kiefer	Catherine Schramm	Judy McNeish	Laurie Nakauchi-Hawn
Jodie Whitehead	Courtney Gulden	Lara Penny	Linda Ruff
Lindsay Rubey	Erin Hill	Laura Shuey	Megan Brunner
Marta Matoga	Jill Polanycia	Laurie Stupak	Megan Kellerman
Pam Howes	Julie Harral	Lisa Smith	Shari Marcely
Pom Korkiat	Karen Snyder	Mary Lindgren	Shelly Haveman
Robin Lindsey	Renae Binstock	SyRae Weikle	Trisha Goetz
Sarah Martin	Shannon DeLay	Wendy Bird	Veronica Hanson
Goalie	Goalie	Goalie	Goalie
Courtney Wilson	Renee Getter	Christine Rudzinskas	TJ Hawk
Coach	Coach	Coach	Coach
Michael Immell	Jen Rieske	Ryan Morris	Dawn McKnight

SCHEDULE
Thursday	3/5/09	9:00 PM	Jets vs. Royals
Thursday	3/12/09	9:00 PM	Nordiques vs. Northstars
Tuesday	3/17/09	TBD	Royals vs. Northstars
Thursday	3/19/09	9:00 PM	Jets vs. Nordiques
Thursday	3/26/09	9:00 PM	Nordiques vs. Royals
Thursday	4/2/09	9:00 PM	Northstars vs. Jets
Tuesday	4/7/09	TBD	Northstars vs. Nordiques
Thursday	4/9/09	9:00 PM	Royals vs. Jets
Thursday	4/16/09	9:00 PM	Nordiques vs. Jets
Thursday	4/23/09	9:00 PM	Northstars vs. Royals
Tuesday	4/28/09	TBD	Royals vs. Nordiques
Thursday	4/30/09	9:00 PM	Jets vs. Northstars
Thursday	5/7/09	9:00 PM	Seed 1 vs. Seed 4
Thursday	5/14/09	9:00 PM	Seed 2 vs. Seed 3
Tuesday	5/19/09	TBD	Consolation Game
Thursday	5/21/09	9:00 PM	Championship Game

An anonymous donation has been made to the DWHL by one of our members! This donation is for 3 sets of Avalanche tickets to be auctioned off (each as a separate auction).

The donor has requested that all proceeds be used to purchase an advertisement in a local newspaper or hockey magazine for the purpose of attracting new members in time for our summer league. This request is consistent with the feedback that we heard from you, our members, in our end-of-season survey – “we need more members"!!!

The seats are great- Section 146, Row 14, Seats 1 and 2. Check it out: lower level, attack twice zone, 2 seats together on the aisle, right on the face-off dot, 14 rows off the glass. Sweet!

Face value of each set of tickets is $231 ($111 per seat, plus a $9 VIP Lot A parking pass). The auction will start at $50 per set. Bidding is open now and will close at 10:00:00pm MT on March 7, 2009.

Please follow these links to bid on the tickets:

• Tuesday, March 10th vs Atlanta
• Wednesday, March 25th vs Anaheim
• Wednesday, April 1st vs Phoenix

The DWHL will contact the winning bidder at the end of the auction. Payment and delivery will be worked out at that time. If, for any reason, the winning bidder does not come thru with the payment, the tickets will be sold to the next highest bidder.

The DWHL is not taking any overhead expenses out of the proceeds - 100% of the sale price will be used for advertising as requested.

Join us for a fun night of dryland training at the Academy! The DWHL has partnered with The Hockey Guild and Total Hockey Academy to bring you this FREE opportunity to learn dryland techniques at the Total Hockey facility, and work with their talented trainers!

You thought skating brought you bumps and bruises...wait till you try this out! It is truly a blast – while blasting away some calories, and sharpening your skating skills.

Bring your skates, your gloves, and your stick, and wear comfortable work-out clothes. Get to know your DWHL board members, fellow teammates, and other DWHL players in ways you never imagined!

To add to the fun – we’ll have some great door prizes (including a certificate for a Free DWHL Skating Clinic) AND players’ awards from the coaches for the DWHL Fall League.

When: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009

Starts: 8:30 pm (starts, so show up before 8:30 if you can)

Where: Total Hockey Academy

9051 Harlan St , Unit 10
Westminster , CO 80030
303-381-6326
RSVP: RSVP on the DWHL website

TOTAL HOCKEY ACADEMY

The Training

At Total Hockey Academy the training is hockey specific and designed to improve all hockey skills at all levels. Total Hockey Academy works with individual players and teams to improve and gain confidence with their skating quickness, stick handling, shooting and hockey vision. Total Hockey Academy is a state of the art 8,000 sq. ft. hockey skills specific training facility. Total Hockey Academy provides on ice and off ice hockey training, hockey clinics, coaching clinics and hockey camps.

Individual Player Performance Tracking

The future of hockey has a name: MyTotalHockey.com. This innovative online platform tracks and records player performance at leading hockey-specific training facilities, skills competitions and special hockey events.

When athletes train at a Total Hockey Training Systems facility or have a facility test their on-ice skills, players are given a swipe card that records performance data and automatically uploads this data to MyTotalHockey.com. Players can access this website from any computer and track their progress and compare their performance to other players of the same age.

THE HOCKEY GUILD

The Hockey Guild spearheads and promotes hockey in Colorado by adding value and exposure through their partnerships, and unique on and off-ice programs.

Download the brochure.

The main reason that we chose to switch hosting companies is because of the enormous amount of downtime that we experienced with our old hosting company, as many of you can attest to. HostMonster has been rated very well in the industry and is known for excellent uptime and customer service.

Additionally, this new hosting company is a much better deal for the DWHL in terms of disk usage and bandwidth offerings, and you should see improved time for page loading and general navigation within our site.

When we moved the website we also had to re-point the domain name (URL) from the old servers to the new servers. This is a process that can take up to 48 hours to completely propagate throughout the Internet. During this process, you might hit the old site one day, and then a couple of hours later you will hit the new site and this could go back-and-forth for up to 48 hours until it stabilizes. We ask for your patience and understanding during this process with hope that things will improve greatly once we get to the new servers!

Rest assured that we will continue to monitor the website for excessive unplanned downtime and will act accordingly. We want you to be able to access the site as much as possible and keep up with all things hockey-related!

It is that time of year again for our Pepsi Center Skate! The first skate of the year will be a pre-game open skate and a post game Limited hockey game skate that we would like to be like an mixed-division type of game. We would like the post game skate to feature a combination of all skill levels (Like we did at the MHMMU Tourney-Novice, Intermediate, & WACH).

Pre-Game Skate:

What a fun way to involve your family, friends, and co-workers in this activity!! Prior to the Avalanche game, all can skate on the ice at the Pepsi Center from your group!! Obviously they must all bring their own skates. This is a traditional open skate, not a hockey game or stick & puck. But ladies, it doesn't end there! Don't forget to bring your hockey gear for the post-game skate!

Post Game Skate:

Sign up will be on a first come first serve basis. This will be done via the DWHL website so we have a time and date stamp on it. Please send all sign up on the DWHL website at http://www.dwhl.org/upcomingEventsDetails.php?eventID=206

-Rosters will be capped at 15 skaters and a goalie per team. This will allow for 3 lines of forwards and D. Once rosters are full we will do a wait list in case some one has to drop out.

Tickets to the Game:

We must sell sixty tickets for it to be a go. So basically you have to buy tickets and get friends, family, co-workers, etc to buy a ticket or two. Last year we averaged 150-170 tickets per skate. (Yes, we rock!)

The link is: www.pepsicenter.com/groups/Avalanche/DWHLAH You can also contact Jason Schofield at 303-405-6182, or via e-mail at jschofield@pepsicenter.com.

If you do not purchase tickets personally, you do not get to skate in the post game skate! Jason will send us a list of who has purchased tickets and who has not. So no cheating! =)

I look forward to another great year with our friendships with the Hockey Guild and the Colorado Avalanche!

Christina Montoya

The Colorado Avalanche is teaming up with the Denver Women's Hockey League to help raise funds for the organization and all of its teams.

Through the purchase of Avalanche group tickets a portion of each ticket sold will go back to the association!

Below you will find two different games to choose from. There are a limited amount of tickets for each game so be sure to order early to ensure you get what you need.

Avalanche
vs.
St. Louis Blues
November 26, 2008 ? 7:00 pm

Avalanche
vs.
Edmonton Oilers
March 19, 2009 ? 7:00 pm

TICKETS:
$60 Club Level Seats (normally $102)

$10.00 from each club seat sold will go back to the association to help with costs associated with the upcoming season.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to purchase discounted tickets and help the association at the same time! We look forward to seeing you at the Pepsi Center this season.

• ==> Season begins October 23rd!
• ==> Ice times are scheduled for 10:00 PM on Thursdays (additional games may be played on Tuesdays at 10:30 PM).
• ==> 10 game season (More players means more free subbing and cheaper subbing for unrostered skaters. So get your friends to register for more nights of FREE subbing!)
• ==> Combined novice/intermediate DWHL Teams
• ==> Each team will have their own Coach for the season

I would like to invite our novice players who are ready for a new challenge to sign up on the DWHL website for the new "C" Team. I have heard interest from a number of players but many of you have questions, so I am sending this email to try and address those questions and invite you to email me with other questions. If you are interested in the team, our first practice is on 9/27 at 8:30pm so don't delay!

What exactly is the C Team all about?
The DWHL has heard from our novice players that although they like the in-house league, they would like to have the opportunity to practice, travel, and play other teams from the area without having to tryout for a WACH team. We have heard your requests and formed the C Team to satisfy those with an urge to expand your playing options.

If I play on the C Team do I have to give up the novice league?
You can absolutely play BOTH novice and C Team and we encourage you to take advantage of the different experience of both types of teams.

Will I have enough time to play both novice and C and can I afford it?
This being our first year, we are trying to make the C Team commitment minimal in terms of both time and money so that you can play both C and novice without a huge hit to your pocketbook. If we can get 15 players the cost will only be $150 per player. This includes four 1 hour and 15 minute practices (8:30pm on Saturdays with the first practice on 9/27 at APEX), at least four regulation/refereed games (possible that we could have more depending on the availability of other teams to host us on their home ice), and off-ice instruction from the coaches. This price also includes jerseys.

Am I good enough to play on the C Team?
There is no tryout for this team, we are opening it up to all players who are willing to learn! Even if this is your first year of playing, we invite you to come out and learn, practice, and play with our team. The coaching staff of this team will be focused on teaching team skills and working with the players to better understand things like positioning and zone play along with individual skills.

What will I get on the C Team?
The C Team is offering two full time coaches (Dawn McKnight and Sabrina Becker) who will focus on working with the team both on and off the ice to help players improve their skills. The team will also have structured practices that focus on learning team skills and game situations along with individual skills. Each player will get an individual evaluation by the coaches at the beginning and end of our season to measure your progress. In addition to on-ice practice, the coaches will conduct off-ice instruction for the team that will include chalk talks, game DVD review, information on sports nutrition, and how to effectively work out before a game and during your off ice time. Our goal is to have a minimum of one on-ice event and one off-ice event each month.

I play on a WACH B2 (Spitfires or Firebirds) or B1 (Renegades) team - can I play on the C Team?
Sorry WACH players, this team is geared toward non-WACH players only.

I am so excited to see this team come together because I think we are going to have a great time this season and be able to offer our members something new and exciting to add to your novice experience. In addition to Dawn and myself, we have a number of other coaches who are ready to help with practices and off-ice instruction to make sure that we can offer our team members work in smaller groups and have the opportunity for 1 on 1 interaction. If you have any other questions - please feel free to email me. If you are ready to play - please click here and register for the team (or just click on the C team practice on 9/27 on the schedule on the home page). There is no immediate financial obligation, if you are interested come on out and lets have some fun! I will be sending out specific team information to all those signed up on the website next week so sign up now and get the most out of this inaugural season!

Sabrina Becker

We are very lucky to have Sabrina Becker leading the camps, with other great coaches including Julie Johnson and KJ Bedard. The first Tune-up is Thursday! Cost is $60 for all three and $25 for one. Camps are limited to 25 skaters and 3 goalies (free) so sign up if you would like to secure a spot for any of the sessions. As always, current USAH registration is required.

7/17 9:15 PM
7/25 10:15 PM
8/1 8:15 PM

Register online under the registrations link on the home page. Or go directly to registration through the link provided below.

PayPal is accepted for a small additional fee through the PayPal link on the DWHL home page. Checks and cash accepted at the sessions.

Registration Form

Hope to see you all there
Jodie Whitehead
DWHL

If you missed out on getting your order in, we will send in another order soon, watch for details!!

Jen "Trucker"

Tryouts are scheduled for:

8/3 7:30 PM
8/12 8:00 PM

Tryouts are 1 hour and cost is $20 per player (goalies free). Register online

You must attend one of the two tryouts to be considered for one of the teams. If you would like to tryout and can not make either session, please let me know so that we can make other arrangements in a timely fashion. If you are unfamiliar with our WACH teams, have questions about the season, or would like additional information, please contact myself or a coach and we can give you lots of details.

Thanks! Hope to see you there.
Jodie

The Colorado Avalanche will conduct its annual equipment sale on Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Grand Atrium of Pepsi Center. Don't miss your chance to purchase one-of-a-kind Avalanche memorabilia!

August 29th - 31st at the Apex Ice Arena in Arvada, CO.

Please open the attachment for the full details and registration form.

How many times have you watched the Zamboni driving around the rink and thought, ?I want to drive that thing!!? Well now here is your chance to learn about it, and finish your day by driving one.

The Ice Ranch is offering 9 separate, 2 hour courses on the history, safety, and operation of Ice re-surfacers. Cost is $100/class, which includes a t-shirt.

Participants must be 18 years of age to participate. Great present for birthdays, mothers day, or fathers day. Register for any of the sessions through the online calendar at the link below.

Class dates are:

• May 10 and 24
• June 21
• July 5, 19
• Aug 2, 16, 30

Big congratulations to this year?s award winners:

Nordiques Team Awards:
Most Improved Player ? Adri Larsen
Most Valuable Player ? Jen ?Trucker? Rieske

Royals Team Awards:
Most Improved Player - Tracey Nobel
Most Valuable Player ? Jen Sypal

Northstars Team Awards:
Most Improved Player - Wendy Bird
Most Valuable Player - Becky Greengas and Dyann O?Kane

Renegades Team Awards:
Most Improved Player ? Amy Root
Most Valuable Player ? Jodie Whitehead

Spitfires Team Awards:
Most Improved Player - Liz Reuter
Most Valuable Player - Dawna Floyd

Firebirds Team Awards:
Most Improved Player ? Sharon Hill
Most Valuable Player ? Jen ?Trucker? Rieske

Rising Star Novice - Yolanda Hunt

Rising Star WACH ? Pam Howes

Scoring Champ Novice ? Lori Brill

Goaltending Award (Best Save %) Novice ? Amanda Burma

Stacy Budnick Award ? Linda Ruff

2007-2008 Winter League Champs for Novice ? Royals

A great job to all our WACH teams for a successful 2007-2008 season

I?m also pleased to announce our DWHL Board of Directors for the 2008-2009 season

President - Dawn McKnight
Vice President - Jen ?Trucker? Rieske
Treasurer ? Kim Ammons
Secretary ? Kerri Strand
Director of Membership ? Carrie Schultheis
Director of Team Relations, Competitive Division ? Courtney Nugent
Director of Team Relations, Novice Division ? Mary Lindgren
Director of Internet Operations ? Beth Young
Director of Scheduling ? Jodie Whitehead
Director of Hockey Operations ? Marcus Scarafoni

We said goodbye to Shawn Tanaka and Dyann O?Kane from the Board. Thank you for everything you both did during your service.

Thank you to everyone who played and supported the DWHL during the 2007-2008 season and we look forward to seeing you on the ice this summer and for years to come!!!!

Jennifer Rieske
Vice President

The costs of the suits are as follows:

• CCM Jacket with DWHL logo $34.90 add $6.00 for player or team name
• CCM Pant with DWHL logo $30.90
• Reebok Jacket with DWHL logo $44.90 add $6.00 for player or team name
• Reebok Pant with DWHL logo $29.90

DWHL Members ? WE NEED YOU!!

The following Board of Director positions are up for election for this year:

• President*
• Treasurer
• Scheduling
• Internet Ops
• Director of Team Relations ? Intermediate

These positions will be voted on at the Annual Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on April 26 at Chopper's Sports Grill. In order to prepare the ballot, we are seeking nominations for these positions.

Each position has a 2-year term and previous board experience is not necessary. The exception to this is the position of President, which has a 1-year term and the person occupying the position must have previously served a minimum of one term as a DWHL Board of Director. (See details below)

On average, a 10-20 hour per week commitment is required. An increased time commitment may be required for planning an upcoming program (e.g., Fall/Winter & Summer seasons).

If you are passionate about seeing your league and women's hockey in general sustain and grow as well as being considered for any of these positions, please submit your indication of interest by replying to info@dwhl.org and include the following:

• Name
• Position of Interest
• Qualifications/Experience
• Brief statement of your qualifications for this position and why you would be a good candidate

If you would like to be considered for more than one position, please submit an indication of interest for each position you wish to be considered for. All nominations must be submitted no later than Sunday, April 15th to info@dwhl.org

The DWHL Annual Awards and Elections Party is at Choppers Sports Grill on Saturday, April 26.

Eat, drink and be merry with your fellow teammates! We will be giving out awards for the DWHL Fall/Winter League and for each of the three WACH teams. We will also use this opportunity to vote for our new board members. It's a great social hour and we need a certain number of members to be there to allow the vote to count.

Click here to register online.

All you can eat Colorado BBQ for only $15. A cash bar will be available. Address is 80 S. Madison St., Cherry Creek.

Please mail your payment to:

DWHL
PO BOX 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

In order to spruce up our website a bit, the DWHL is proud to announce that we will be taking team and individual photos during the 1st week of summer games (May 5-8)! Team pictures will be posted on our website under the team roster page. With player consent, individual pictures will also be posted online on the player page.

Copies of the digital team pictures will be given to each team member and to each individual as requested via e-mail.

If you are rostered on a team this summer or if you plan to sub, please be ready in your gear 15-20 minutes before game time during the first week to allow time to have your pics taken - and remember not to put your helmet on until after the photo!

P.S. You do not have to have your photo taken if you don't want, so don't stress out about this - BUT this is a great opportunity for some summer team bonding! Meet new teammates, reconnect with old buddies, and come be a part of the DWHL family!

We can't wait to see you on the ice!

-- Your Friends at the DWHL

B2

• Friday, 4 of the 5 teams will play 1 game Friday night. Seed 5 will not have a game Friday night. The two games will be played OFFSITE. This is to avoid additional conflicts on Saturday night with the Frozen Four championship. One game will be played at The Edge Ice Arena at 10:20 PM. The other game will be played at Ice Ranch in Highlands Ranch at 9:40 PM. The games will be based on seeding and the location will be based on the rink closest to the teams. i.e. WOE will likely play at the Edge, unless seeded 5th. The Chill and/or the Timberwolves will play at the Ice Ranch (south Denver). The two DWHL teams will fill in based on seeding.
• Saturday, games are from 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM. There should be no conflicts with Frozen Four.
• Sunday, games are from 7:00 AM to 2:45 PM. Seed 5 will have 2 games on Sunday. Teams that play in the championship on Sunday will play 2 games that day. If, in the unlikely event that seed 5 places in the championship game, they will end up with no games Friday, 2 on Saturday and 3 on Sunday.

• For B2, all 5 teams will play each other and the top 2 will play for the championship. 3rd, 4th, and 5th place will be determined on pool play. All 5 teams will have a minimum of 4 games, 2 will have 5 games.
• 11 games total. Per team cost is $760. $785 if paying by PayPal.

• Payments are due by April 1st. Checks can be made out to DWHL and mailed to:

  P.O. Box 16356
  Golden, CO 80402-6006

• Or for an additional $25 fee, PayPal Payments can be made from the DWHL website by clicking this link.

• Comfort Inn has a block of 25 rooms. 1 King or 2 queens available. Cost is $89.24 plus tax. Please reference the DWHL when you call and you need to call by March 28th. That?s only 2 weeks away!!
• Comfort Inn
  10200 W 1-70 Frontage Rd S, Wheat Ridge, CO
  (303) 422-6346

• APEX Center
  • Address: 13150 W. 72nd Ave Arvada, CO 80005
  • Phone: (303) 403-2598
  • Website
  • Directions: If traveling on I-70. Exit on Ward Road and head north. Continue on Ward until it ends on 72nd, where you will turn left (west). The Apex Center is located on 72nd on the left about 1/4 mile west of Ward.
• Edge Ice Arena
  • 6623 S Ward St, Littleton, CO
  • (303) 409-2222
• The Ice Ranch
  • Website
  • 841 Southpark Drive, Littleton, CO
  • (303) 285-2110

• We will be partying at In the Zone in Golden on Saturday evening. Those who don?t have games can watch the Frozen Four Championship on one of the several TV?s. Those that do have games can meet us there after the game.
• It will be an informal party, just show up and order any food or drinks on a pay for what you get basis.
• At this point we do not have any discount food or drink coupons, but we are still working on that.
  • In the Zone Sports Bar
  • 15600 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO
  • (303) 279-3888

Hey ladies! Thank you all so much for your feedback on the summer league format. The results are that we will host an individual based intermediate league (no team sign up, you will all sign up as individuals and get placed on a team based on skill level, same as novice and same as previous intermediate format). Both the novice and intermediate league will be slightly longer (14 weeks total), and coaches will only be provided in the novice league.

DWHL 2008 Summer League

2 Divisions: Novice & Intermediate

• Games will start May 5th
• 12 regular season games per team, plus playoffs
• 3 to 4 teams per division (more teams may be considered if the interest is there, the earlier you sign up, the better)
• Novice Division will likely be Tuesday and Thursday
• Intermediate Division will likely be Monday and Wednesday
• Game start times will range from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• Times and dates subject to change based on ice availability, check website for updates

Cost

• Novice Division: $265 early registration & payment/$290 thereafter (bench coaches provided, 14 weeks) Click here to sign up for novice league
• Intermediate Division: $235 early registration & payment/$260 thereafter (no bench coaches provided, 14 weeks) Sorry - the intermediate division is full!
• Early registration discount payment deadline: April 11th
• Non discount payment deadline for team placement/request consideration: April 18th
• Refs & Scorekeeper provided for both divisions

• Rostered players sub for free within their division (players rostered in 1 division cannot sub in another division, with the exception of goalies)
• $20 drop-in for non-rostered players
• All DWHL rules and regulations apply and can be provided upon request.

• DWHL jerseys must be used; cost is $25 if a skater does not already own one for the team they are placed on.

• Registration is on a first come first serve basis, and each goalie will be assigned to one team.
• Goalie registration is FREE.
• The use of the DWHL goalie list is encouraged for subbing purposes.

• Tryouts are Sunday March 30th at 8:45 PM. Click here to register for intermediate league tryouts
• You must be approved by a coach to sub or roster in the Intermediate Division.
• Approved Intermediate Division players will not be eligible to play or sub in the Novice Division.
• If you have previously been approved you do not need to tryout again. If you are currently rostered in the WACH at the B1 level or higher, you do not need to tryout for the intermediate division, you automatically qualify. You are not allowed to play in the novice division if you are currently rostered on a WACH team at the B1 level or higher.
• Once you have been approved to play in the Intermediate Division, you will no longer be allowed to play at the Novice level (unless otherwise indicated).
• If you cannot attend the tryout session, you can a Sunday camp session between now and April 18th and tell the coach before the camp starts that you want to be evaluated for the Intermediate Division. If camp is full, skaters wishing to tryout may be turned away. Camp is based on a registration and drop-in players are allowed on a first come, first serve basis.
• Cost to tryout, either at camp or tryout session, will be $20.
• Players who tryout will be notified prior to April 18th. If you are trying out and would like to register by the early registration deadline, please sign up for novice.
• If you are eligible to play in the intermediate league, the cost will be adjusted accordingly.

The Hockey Guild's "Quest for the Crown" charity adult hockey tournament and festival benefits the Hockey Fights Cancer foundation and includes a silent auction and many other events. We are honored to make this stand against cancer, so please join The Hockey Guild in this all-important fight, as a large portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Hockey Fights Cancer. For more information on The Hockey Guild's charity tournament, silent auction and festival, please be sure to keep checking their website for the latest news. Team fees are $750/team, four game guarantee.

Let's fill up both Women's divisions and show them that Women's Hockey Rules!

Click here to register!

PLAYER & TEAM BENEFITS

• All players will receive free Red Bull energy drinks throughout the tournament!
• Every player becomes a member of The Hockey Guild and gets a FREE membership discount card!
• Every player's stats will be individually tracked by POINTSTREAK!

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

• Five divisions as follows: A/B, C, D/E, Women's High, Women's Low
• Four game guarantee in all five divisions!!
• Round-robin games are comprised of three 15-minute running time periods.
• Championship games are 15-minute stopped periods.
• Divisions will have a maximum of six (6) teams.
• Tournament stats will be provided by POINTSTREAK.

TOURNAMENT RULES

• All players are required to follow USA Hockey rules and regulations.
• Body checking is not permitted at any level.
• Two line passes are permitted and the red line will be used for icing.
• Fighting WILL NOT be tolerated. Any players involved in a fight as deemed by the officials will receive an automatic game misconduct (1 game suspension) and could result in expulsion.
• Major penalties such as spearing or butt-ending could result in expulsion.
• Each team is allowed one time out per game.

Although each member of the team has played many games, this one might as well have been the first. Everyone was checking out the benches, the doors, the logos on the ice and on the boards, and even the penalty box! When the warm up clock ran down, the teams gathered at their benches for the Blue vs. White showdown, each team made up of a mix of the DWHL WACH teams, the Firebirds, Renegades, and Spitfires. Regular season team mates faced off against each other, fans of the team eagerly watched from the stands, and when the puck dropped the game was on! Forgetting regular season alliances, the ladies played their hearts out as the white team took an early 3-0 lead with each goal being announced over the sound system of the Pepsi Center and the horn blaring each time. However, it wasn't long until the Blue team came back to tie the game, and in a show of determination, won the game 6-4 , scoring 2 goals in the final 2 minutes. The white team was shocked, and tried to tally a final point in the last 15 seconds of the game by sending their whole bench on to the ice. However, the Blue team held on and the game came to an end with the traditional handshake at the end of the game. As the teams reluctantly said good bye to the ice at the Pepsi Center, photos were taken and smiles exchanged as they left, knowing this was an experience that would live on in their memory for a life time.

The teams would like to thank our fans that came to watch, Lev and Justin from the Hockey Guild and Jason Schofield from the Colorado Avalanche for making this such a fun night, and Carrie Schultheis for organizing the event. We look forward to the opportunity to offer this experience to all of our DWHL members in the future and encourage everyone to check out all that the Hockey Guild has to offer!

Figure 8

Push-Pull

• Friday, Feb 15 - Wear Your Jersey to Work/School
• Saturday, Feb 16 - Bring a Friend to the Rink
• Sunday, Feb 17 - Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes

Our hockey family has played a key role in keeping us positive and helping us through these tough times. The outpouring of generosity and kindness from the Denver Women?s Hockey League has been remarkable; it has taught us more about the kind of people we aspire to be. This is one of the life lessons we have learned off the ice and it shows us what the sport of ice hockey teaches people. We hope to pass these discoveries and what we have learned onto our son Anthony. We are grateful to each and every team in this association and especially appreciate the patience the organization has had with us over the past two months.

We are undeniably happier today than we were one month ago and every day gets better as we know time will help us heal. Thank you to everyone who has been thinking and praying for us and your support does not go unnoticed.

Marcus, Lisa & Anthony Scarafoni

will be visiting the Courtyard by Marriott in Louisville on Thursday, January 17th at 9:30 a.m.

We encourage you to invite colleagues and guests who may like to take their photo with the trophy or just see it in person. We anticipate a 30-60 minute window for photos.

Make it a morning: Breakfast at the Courtyard Cafe and a photo with THE STANLEY CUP!

Where: Courtyard by Marriott 948 W. Dillon Rd. Louisville, CO 80027 (303) 604-0007 When: Thursday, January 17th 9:30 a.m.

TEAM SYSTEMS IN THE DEFENSIVE, OFFENSIVE & NEUTRAL ZONES!

Sundays, January 6, 13, & 27, 2008
(Note: No Camp will be held on Jan. 20th)

Apex Ice Center, Arvada
7:30 - 8:30 pm

Back by popular demand .... 2005 Pricing! Feeling the holiday crunch on your cash flow?! Compliments of the DWHL Board of Directors and Coaches ... join us for the DWHL camps in January and February at reduced prices. Only $45 for all three nights of camp ($15 per night) or $20 per night at the door for drop-in.

Participants can look forward to:

Team systems in the defensive, neutral, & offensive zones

• Breakouts & regrouping
• Offensive zone entry & support
• Plays to create shooting/scoring opportunities

• Foot speed techniques while stickhandling
• Stickhandling obstacle courses and relay races
• Shooting Technique
• Critical shooting lanes to maximize scoring potential

The DWHL Coaching Staff

Registration & Payment:

The registration form is available at: http://www.dwhl.org/upcomingEventsDetails.php?eventID=152

Register & pay in advance:

Skaters: $45.00 per skater for all three sessions; registered & paid in advance by mail or at the door on first night of camp. Max: 25 skaters.

Goalies: No charge (no goalie coach present). Please contact Marcus via e-mail if any goaltenders are interested in attending camp.

Drop-in: Skaters: $20 per session to drop-in

Please bring payments to the first night of camp or mail to (cash or check only):

DWHL
P.O. Box 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

USAHOCKEY MEMBERSHIP: RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP YET? Additional cost may include a one-time payment of $30 for USAHockey registration, if you're not already registered through the DWHL or another organization for the 2007-2008 season (9/1/07-8/31/08).

You can register on line and complete the USAHockey registration process. The $30 fee will be charged to your credit or debit card. You will receive a confirmation page that you can print and retain. You will also receive a confirmation email. Please forward that email to the DWHL registrar. We will need the confirmation number to properly assign members to our camps and/or teams.

This registration must be completed before you participate in your first camp or league game after September 1, 2007. USA Hockey registrations will be verified and failure to register will result in immediate removal of the member from the camp or league.

Email us if you have any questions. Thanks!

Games are posted at www.dwhl.org under schedule.
Schedule: (All games played at The Apex Center): Tuesday & Thursday nights

Start times vary from 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Costs:

USAHockey & DWHL Membership
Participation in any DWHL-sponsored ice event requires the participant to be a member of the Denver Women?s Hockey League (FREE), be registered with USAHockey for the current season, and have current waiver forms on file with the DWHL. The DWHL wavier form can be obtained under the sign-up link at www.dwhl.org.

The 2007-2008 USAHockey season is from September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008. The cost for registration is $30.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The DWHL is participating in on line registration for USA Hockey this year. Each DWHL member will go on line (http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/) and complete their own registration process. The registration box is located in the upper right side of the home page of the web site. The $30 fee will be charged to your credit or debit card. You will receive a confirmation page that you can print and retain. You will also receive a confirmation email. Please forward that email to the DWHL registrar at usahockeyreg@dwhl.org.

This registration must be completed before you participate in your first league game. USAHockey registrations will be verified and failure to register will result in immediate removal of the member from the camp or league.

If you are unable to complete the USA Hockey online registration, please contact us at info@dwhl.org, and we will work with you to complete the registration process.

2nd Half of Fall/Winter League (12+ games plus playoffs):
The 2nd Half League fee cost is only $200! A jersey fee is also due at the time of registration, which is only $25. Participants will be assigned to a team and cannot request to join a specific team. Participants assigned to a team, however, can sub in any game for free throughout the season!!!

Drop-In Fees
Drop-in for players not rostered on a team in the 2007/2008 League will be available for $20 per game on a first-come, first-serve basis. Drop-in will not be available for playoff games.
For any goalies that are interested in skating out a $20 drop-in fee per game will apply.

GET REGISTERED!

Payment for the 2nd Half of the 2005/2006 Fall/Winter League is due upon registration. The sooner you pay, the sooner you can get on the ice, which means more games for you! Once your payment and registration information is received, you will be notified of your team placement via e-mail. PayPal payments are available for this event.

Total Fees due at Registration:
(USAHockey = $30) (If not already USAHockey member)
League = $200
Jersey = $25
Sub = FREE
DWHL Membership = FREE

Payments by check may be mailed to:
Denver Women?s Hockey League
P.O. Box 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

A service will be held for her:

Tuesday, December 18th, at 1:00pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
11385 Grant Drive
Northglenn, CO 80233
(303) 452-2041
http://www.ihmco. org

A reception will follow the service (location to be determined).

Map to the service

Donations can continue to be made to The Baby Sophie Scarafoni Fund. If you wish to send flowers, they can be sent directly to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Marcus, Lisa and Anthony wish to thank everyone for their strength, love and generosity.

This little note is for Sophia.....

Sophia,

For so long I hoped, prayed and dreamt of the day you would come to share our lives. Then on the day you were born my heart filled with such joy and love I thought it would burst. We welcomed you into our world and the love that was felt for you was like nothing I have ever known.

In the days following your birth my soul filled with so much fear and worry it seemed it would shatter. Then, after what seemed a lifetime, the day came you were laid on my chest and I felt your tiny heart beat next to mine. We got to share the most special day with you and we will never forget that.

I felt a peace I had never known, I knew our family would be ok. I have already learned so much about life from you. You taught me every moment is precious, every soul should be cherished, prayers are answered and miracles do happen. You also taught me that life is so quickly taken from us and that heaven needs more angels like you. Rest in peace my sweet daughter.

I want to thank you for choosing your father and me to be blessed with your short presence.

Love Forever,
Momma

The Baby Sophie Scarafoni Fund

Coach Marcus Scarafoni and his wife, Lisa, and son, Anthony, welcomed Sophie into the world at 4:57 am on December 3rd. Sophie, being so anxious to hit the ice like her mom, dad and big brother, came a bit too early. 15 weeks, to be exact and weighed only 1.9lbs. She's doing well under the care of doctors and nurses at University Hospital and the family is keeping their spirits up.

Marcus has been a steadfast supporter and part of the leadership team with the DWHL from the beginnings of the League. He is known throughout the hockey community from youth through adult leagues.

A fund has been set up to help the Scarafoni Family defray some of the exorbitant medical costs yet to come. The DWHL will be accepting donations on behalf of the Scarafoni Family and will forward the funds on to them.

With Christmas fast approaching, some may find it difficult to find anything to spare. However, any contribution, large or small will help. You may make contributions with a credit card through PayPal or with a check or money order sent to the DWHL.

Thank you for your support and well wishes for Baby Sophie!

The Denver Women?s Hockey League

PayPal information:

Click here to make a donation via Paypal.
You will see a button labeled 'Donation', just click that button and you will be redirected to the Paypal website.

Send Checks or Money Orders payable to ?DWHL? to:

DWHL ? Baby Sophie Fund
P.O. Box 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

What: Please join your fellow players for an off ice event that will be the talk of the town!!

Where: Player's Bench Westminster

When: November 17, 2007 6:00 pm ? 8:00 pm

The night will include:
? A Hockey 101 session given by Sabrina Becker (including basic hockey rules, what type of gear to buy and much more)
? 10% off any in store purchases under $100 and 15% off any purchase over $100
? Free skate sharpening
? Free Pizza and soda
? Door Prizes!!

(Please note: Camps will not be held on Oct. 28 or Nov.25)

Apex Ice Center , Arvada

7:30 ? 8:30 pm

Our next three week camp will have a focus on the art of stickhandling and shooting. Passing and shooting situations will also be incorporated to make situations more ?Game like.? Participants will walk away with a greater sense of control over the puck both on there stick and protecting it from the opposition allowing for better passing and scoring opportunities on the ice for yourself and your team. High percentage shooting lanes (key areas of the ice to shoot from) will be covered and should become more evident in games as well after this camp.

A variety of shooting techniques will be covered and applied including forehand, backhand & Snap shots. Each session will start out with individual stickhandling skills and progress gradually into multi-player drills where they can be related to game situations in the neutral and offensive zones.

Remember: Being able to maneuver around players more effectively and shoot to score will take anyone?s game to the next level!

Participants can look forward to:
? Foot speed techniques while stickhandling
o forward, backward, transition
? Stickhandling obstacle courses and relay races
? Shooting Technique
o forehand, backhand, & snap shot
? Shooting lanes to maximize scoring potential
? Plays to create shooting/scoring opportunities & Rebounds
? Team systems in the offensive and neutral zones

We look forward to seeing you on the ice!

The DWHL Coaching Staff

Registration & Payment:

The registration form is available at:

Camp Registration

Register & pay in advance:

Skaters: $60.00 per skater for all three sessions; registered & paid in advance by mail or at the door on first night of camp. Max: 25 skaters.

Goalies: No charge (no goalie coach present). Please contact Marcus at mscarafoni12@ yahoo.com if any goaltenders are interested in attending camp.

Drop-in: Skaters: $25 per session to drop-in

Please bring payments to the first night of camp or mail to (cash or check only):

DWHL
P.O. Box 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

There will be a refs and scorekeeper present and teams will be picked at the rink based on the turn out. Please bring a light and dark jersey, preferably not yellow or gray.

Where: Apex Center

When: Approximately every other Monday at 10:00 p.m. (see website for specific dates)

Cost: $20 for skaters, goalies are free

Requirements: You MUST be a DWHL member and USA Hockey registered. You will also need to have a current DWHL waiver on file (waivers can be signed at the rink). If you do not present proof of 2007/2008 USAH registration at check-in, you will not be allowed to skate. No exceptions. Acceptable proof of USAH registration is a copy of the registration confirmation email or your 2007-2008 USAH card.

To register for USA Hockey go online to Hockey Registration or http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/ and complete your own registration process. The $30 fee can be charged to your credit or debit card. You will receive a confirmation page that you can print and retain. You will also receive a confirmation email. Please forward that email to the DWHL registrar at usahockeyreg@ dwhl.org. We will need the confirmation number to validate your registration with USA Hockey. The 2007-2008 USA Hockey season is from September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.

To sign up for the Drop-In games Click here

Roster closes at 30 skaters and 2 goalies so sign-up today if you want to play.

All USA Hockey Rules and DWHL Rules and Regulations apply and can be provided upon request. These rules are also available online at:

? DWHL Rules:
DWHL Rules

? USA Hockey Rules:
Hockey Rules

If you have any questions or comments feel free to e-mail Dyann O'Kane at DWHLInternetOps@ dwhl.org.

? This Fall/Winter League will be open to all Novice, Intermediate, and B2 WACH-level players. However, this league is geared toward the Novice player. If you are a player at a higher skill level and you wish to play more competitive hockey, we recommend that you tryout for one of our DWHL WACH teams instead. Information about and tryout dates for our WACH teams are posted on our website at www.dwhl.org.

? Planned game nights for the Fall/Winter League are Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a possible Monday or Wednesday if we are able to roster 6 teams. Game start times will likely range from 9:30 ? 10:45pm. Game dates & times to be announced and are subject to change.

? Games tentatively beginning the week of October 15th

? All players must register as individuals ? a team preference may be submitted during registration, but placement on that team is not guaranteed. All players must be DWHL members and registered with USA Hockey for the 2007-2008 season and must be able to produce proof of USAH registration upon request.

? All USA Hockey Rules and DWHL Rules and Regulations apply and can be provided upon request. These rules are also available online at:
o DWHL Rules: http://www.dwhl.org/images/DWHLRules_20060501.doc
o USA Hockey Rules: http://www.usahockey.com/uploadedFiles/USAHockey/Menu_Officials/Menu_RulesEquipment/Rulebook 0709.pdf

New this Fall:

1. In support of our motto, ?Learn It, Love It, Play It,? individuals who were previously approved for the DWHL Intermediate Division, but whose skill level has declined (for example: due to injury, health related issues, or just not playing for an extended period) are eligible to request a move back into the Novice Division. All requests must be made directly to Marcus Scarafoni, DWHL Director of Hockey Operations. Requests can be made in person at any camp or via e-mail at DWHLCoaching@dwhl.org. Marcus may require a camp evaluation if he is not familiar with your current skill level (camp fee will apply). All of Marcus? decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.

2. Players who register or sub in the 2007-2008 Fall/Winter league who are deemed to be playing either a) below their skill level (sandbagging) or b) with a style of play that interferes with other player?s ability to learn (overly aggressive or competitive) will be removed from the league and their league fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis. Marcus Scarafoni, DWHL Director of Hockey Operations, will make these decisions and notify the player. Marcus? decisions are final and are not subject to appeal. The DWHL promotes a fun, learning, safe environment in our League and we strongly recommend that you tryout for any of our WACH teams if you feel that your skill level is more advanced than what we have described.

League Details:

? 4 or 6 teams (depending on number of registrations)

? 18 games plus playoffs

? $400 early registration & payment/$425 thereafter

? $50 multi-program discount if also rostered on DWHL WACH B2 team

? Early registration discount payment deadline: September 28th

? Bench Coaches, Referees & Scorekeepers will be provided

? Rostered players sub for free within this league

? $25 drop-in sub fee for non-rostered players

? WACH A and B1-level skaters will not be eligible to play or sub in this league

? Awards banquet at the end of the season (Date, Location & Cost TBD)

Jerseys:

? DWHL jerseys must be used; cost is $25 if a skater does not already own one

Goalies:

? There will continue to be no fees for goalies

? Teams will have a primary goalie assigned and use of the DWHL goalie list is encouraged for subbing purposes

I have attached an invitation to an event where there will be all sorts of hockey equipment on sale at greatly reduced prices. The CYHF has sponsored many hockey players, including women in the Colorado area. This is a great way to get some inexpensive hockey gear and help support an organization that is helping our own.

I have been sorting through all the equipment for the sale and you would not believe all the stuff there is. It is brand new, lots of adult sizes too so send the invitation out to your adult hockey players too! There are tons of breezers, shin guards, goalie pads (mostly smaller sizes but might work for short adults), chest protectors, shoulder pads and mounds of skates.

Hockey Equipment Sale benefiting the Colorado Youth Hockey Foundation. All equipment is new and varies in size and colors, however, please do not call with questions about the equipment because there is too much to list.

The event is open to the public on Saturday, August 4, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Boulder Valley Ice at Superior, 125 Superior Plaza Way, Superior, CO 80027
www.bvice.com

Proceeds from the equipment sale will helpsupport theColorado Youth Hockey Foundation.

This event is made possible because of thecontinued support of our sponsorPlayers Bench.

Hope to see you there!

The new date and time is:

Thursday, August 2nd @ 9:15pm

Northstars @ Royals

As you know we are hosting the 4th annual Mile High Mountain Match Up August 31- September 3 at the APEX. We need your help to make this the best tournament yet. Below is a number of ways in which you can help and give back to your favorite hockey league.

• Raffle donations: We will be doing a silent auction and a raffle to raise money to support future DWHL programs and tournaments. No item is too small so be creative and use your contacts and donate what ever you can. Last year we received hockey sticks, bags, lessons, gift certificates to local businesses, and other items from Coors and Molson. This was a huge hit and raises a ton of money; we would like to do the same this year!!
• Money: We will take all cash donations. This will go towards snacks and beverages for the players. No amount is too small.
  • Checks should be made out to the DWHL
  • Donations can be given to any board member or anyone that is on the tournament committee (Carrie Schultheis, Chris Montoya, Beth Young, Mary Lindgren, Judy McNeish, Becky Greengas, Jodie Whitehead, and Jen Rieske) or mailed to

    DWHL
    PO Box 16356
    Golden, CO 80402
    

• Time: We need people who can help out before and after the tournament.
  • Before the tournament we will need people to help pick up donations and help with putting together the items to be raffled or auctioned off
  • During the tournament we will need people to check in teams, score keep, and generally help out where it is needed.

There are still spots open on the DWHL Rockies team so if you haven't signed up yet, go to the web site www.DWHL.org to sign up and make sure you get to skate in the tournament.

Thank you and happy skating,

Jen Rieske
Tournament Director

Tune-up Camp 1 of 2, Friday, July 27th, 9:45pm @ Lafayette YMCA Camp will focus on skating, shooting, and passing drills. You will work on crossovers, carrying the puck, transition skating, power skating, and agility drills. Shooting will work both far out and up close on the net. Camp will end with a scrimmage as time allows. Please bring a light and dark jersey.

Tune-up Camp 2 of 2, Friday, August 3rd, 8:00pm @ The Apex Center This camp will build on Camp 1 and will include more challenging drills that include stick handling, puck control, passing, working with the puck in pairs, agility, shooting, crossovers, and transition skating. Drills will include elements of team play as well as individual skills. Camp will end with a scrimmage as time allows. Please bring a light and dark jersey.

Sign up early for online access to the drills to be run for each camp! Once you are registered, you will receive an email detailing how to pull up the animated drills online for your review before camp starts.

Registration for Tune Up Camp 1

Registration for Tune Up Camp 2

View the camp brochure for further details.

Presented By the DWHL
Apex Ice Center, Arvada
7:30 ? 8:30 pm

Our next DWHL camp will focus on giving players the opportunity to learn more about positional play on the ice & in game situations. We will focus on the defensive, neutral, & offensive zone areas of the ice.

Topics of discussion will be the options a player has when the puck is in a particular area. Drills will be formulated in accordance with systems of the game to give the player a better idea of what to look for in a game situation.

There will also be an emphasis on the skills and techniques needed such as stick skills, and passing & shooting to make each player reach their full potential. Small games will be incorporated to each session to allow players to think on their own and try some things they are learning in the camp and may be able to use in game situations.

Players can look forward to:
? Defensive zone position & breakout
? Neutral zone positioning & re-grouping
? Offensive zone entry & setup
? Offensive zone forecheck & support
? Powerplay and penalty kill situations
? Face-off situations in all zones

Session 1: Defensive & Neutral Zone Topics
Session 2: Offensive Zone Topics
Session 3: Special Teams & Forechecking
Session 4: Face-offs & Scrimmage

I look forward to seeing you there,

Marcus J. Scarafoni
Director of Hockey Operations, DWHL

Registration & Payment:
The registration form is available at: Click here

Register & pay in advance:

Skaters: $80.00 per skater for all four sessions; registered & paid in advance or at the door on first night of camp. Max: 25 skaters.

Goalies: No charge (no goalie coach present). Please contact Marcus at mscarafoni12@yahoo.com if any goaltenders are interested in attending camp.

Drop-in: Skaters: $25 per session to drop-in

Please bring payments to the first night of camp or mail to:

DWHL
P.O. Box 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

USAHOCKEY MEMBERSHIP: **Additional cost may include a one-time payment of $30 for USAHockey registration, if you're not already registered through the DWHL or another organization for the 2006-2007 season (9/1/06-8/31/07). Please note: Registration for the 2007-2008 season has already begun for USAHockey. PLEASE SELECT OPTION 1 FOR THE 2006-2007 SEASON WHEN REGISTERING ONLINE. The new USAHockey registration season is not valid until September 1, 2007. Thanks!

You can register on line (http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/) and complete the USAHockey registration process. The $30 fee will be charged to your credit or debit card. You will receive a confirmation page that you can print and retain. You will also receive a confirmation email. Please forward that email to the DWHL registrar at usahockeyreg@dwhl.org. We will need the confirmation number to properly assign members to our camps and/or teams.

This registration must be completed before you participate in your first camp or league game after September 1, 2006. USA Hockey registrations will be verified and failure to register will result in immediate removal of the member from the camp or league.

Email us at info@dwhl.org if you have any questions.

Whether you'd like to scorekeep one game a week or one game a season we could use your help.

The league pays you $15 (should defray the cost of gas:) and it takes about an hour and a half of your time.

Don't worry if you've never done it - you can come to a game and train, and there's always a cheat sheet in the box. If you're interested in helping out now or getting your name on the list for next season give me a call or send me an e-mail.

Thanks everyone,

Julie Cox
(303) 570-9110
jlcox1@comcast.net

A great end of summer tournament!

Get ready for the fall and winter season!

• August 31 ? September 2, 2007
  
• The Apex Ice Arena, Arvada Colorado
  
• 3 game guarantee
  
• Prizes for the champion and runner up in each division
  
• Goodie bags for all teams
  
• Silent auction and raffles
  
• Tournament dinner on Saturday night for all players
  
• Two divisions; possibly three
  
• Cost: $750 for early registration until July 23rd
  
• $800 after July 23rd
  
• Deadline: August 10th
  

Members can choose from either the CCM brand or the RBK brand warm ups. Our "Skater Girl" logo will be stitched on the jacket, with an option to have your name/team/number stitched as well.

Prices are as follows, and include the logo stitching and discount from Players Bench:

• CCM
  • Jacket = $34.90
  • Pants = $30.90
  • Total for both is $65.80
• RBK
  • Jacket = $44.90
  • Pants = $35.90
  • Total for both = $80.80

E-Mail info@dwhl.org with questions.

Have you been taking great pictures at DWHL events? Do you have awesome pictures of camps, league games, tournaments, and other DWHL get-togethers? Do you want to share them so other members can enjoy them, too?

Well, now is your chance! The DWHL has a brand new Photo Gallery on our website (www.dwhl.org). Once you register as a member, you can upload all of your photos and categorize them for easier viewing.

We have started the Photo Gallery with a few pictures that we had on hand, but we need all of you to help us fill it up. Go through those digital pictures and upload away!

** Please note that the Photo Gallery is monitored. We ask that you use discretion and realize that these photos will be viewed by potential brand-new skaters/goalies and anyone else who happens upon our website (i.e. children). Keep them clean and fun. If you upload any photos that require removal, you will be banned from uploading any more.

While you're at the website, check out our new Chat Room - this feature is a great way to stay connected with your teammates and meet new friends.

Team systems will help not only the novice player but also the seasoned veteran with the tools needed to work as a cohesive group on the ice and make the game more enjoyable. Understanding the systems of hockey will also cause great things to things happen on the ice. The upcoming three sessions will be covering the Defensive, Offensive and Neutral zone areas of play along with special team?s situations and face-offs. By signing up for this clinic a player will really see the benefits of practicing these techniques before they play. You may want to bring out the whole team and see the ice in a whole new way!

Session 1: Defensive zone position & Breakouts
? Player position.
o 5-on-5 & 5-on-4 (Full strength & penalty kill)
? Transitioning to a breakout.
? Breakout variations for certain situations.

Session 2: Neutral zone play, regrouping & Face-offs
? Player positioning in the neutral zone with and without the puck.
? Regrouping in the neutral zone & returning to the offensive zone.
? Breakouts to neutral zone regrouping & offensive zone entry.

Session 3: Forechecking/Offensive zone entry & setup with Face-offs
? New ideas to enter the zone and set up a play to make things happen.
? Forecheck setup & keeping the puck in the zone.
? Face-off setup and positioning in all areas of the ice.

To register Click here

* There will not be a goalie coach but goalies are highly encouraged to attend. Please contact me at mscarafoni12@yahoo.com if any goaltenders are interested in attending camp and seeing some pucks!

See you on the ice!
Marcus J. Scarafoni
Director of Hockey Operations, DWHL

League

• MIP
  • Jets: Rebecca Greengas
  • Northstars: Jennifer Farrar
  • Nordiques: Jennifer Rieske
  • Royals: Elizabeth Reuter
• MVP
  • Jets: Chris Montoya
  • Northstars: Angie Petersen & Judy McNeish
  • Nordiques: KJ Bedard
  • Royals: Christi Aultman & Dawn Wall

• B2 MIP:
  • Deanna LaFlamme
• B1 MIP:
  • Julie Cox
  • Kate Carter
• B2 MVP:
  • Mugs McMahon
• B1 MVP:
  • Katie Dunn

Stacey Budnick Award: Becky Greengas

Jets:
Dyann O'Kane; Beth Young; Jennifer Rieske; Laurie Riley; Deanna LaFlamme; Karen Stuart; Jill Weinstein-Delise and Meredith Leyba-Goalie

Nordiques:
Carrie Schultheis; Pam Clark; Kristie DeLay; Shannon DeLay; Yolanda Hunt; Denise Martinez and Lisa Call-Goalie

Northstars:
Krista Andrews; Bonnie Skopinski; Judy McNeish; Sharon Hill; Angie Peterson; Kerry Strand; Anne (Leslie) Reintsema; and Pam Colbert-Goalie

Royals:
Jennifer Sypal; Robin DeCrane; Michelle Roper; Becky Greengas; Annette Allen; Pam Howes and Cat Davis-Goalie

If you have signed up and paid and do not see your name on the rosters please contact the league through the website, dwhl.org.

Team members will be receiving information regarding jerseys within the next week.

The Competitive Division information will be coming out soon.

Games start the week of April 30th. A schedule will be posted shortly.

The DWHL is looking forward to a fun summer season.

Mary Lindgren
Team Relations
Novice Division

The Jets continued their goal scoring streak with a goal in the first minute of the game by Tracy Wolf and followed up with a second soon after by Carrie Schultheis with an assist to Becky Greengas. However, the Northstars found their own goal scoring streak when Jen Farrar scored twice (with assists to Jodie Whitehead and Lori Couch) to tie the game up at 2-2 to end the first period. The second period saw another Jets rally, taking the score to 4-2 in favor of the girls in blue thanks to goals by Carrie Schultheis and Tracy Wolf from Gwen Stuckey. The Northstars faced a deep deficit but fought back to within a goal when Jen Farrar found the net again to cap her hat trick for the game. The Northstars tightened up their defense and in the third period and Jodie Whitehead found the net to tie the game at 4-4. With only minutes remaining in the third, the Jets came back again on a goal by Gwen Stuckey from Tracy Wolf to put the score at 5-4, and it looked like victory was close. With only 30 seconds remaining in the game, the Northstars Courtney Nugent led her team into the offensive zone and put one home, tying the game at 5-5 to force a shoot out to determine the winner. At the end of the game, both goalies had stayed strong in the net, each turning away 25 shots and now ready to face up to 5 shooters each in the OT shootout.

The shootout was as exciting as the game, with the Angie Peterson scoring on the Northstars first attempt, but Jets goalie Cat Davis would not allow another goal for the remainder of the shootout. Northstars goalie Melissa Sampson had turned away the first four shooters and faced the Jets final shooter with the weight of the game on both players. In a close call save, Melissa kept the puck out of the net and the Northstars were crowned champions of the Fall/Winter DWHL league.

Both teams played an incredibly strong game and never gave up. Congratulations to all of our teams for a great season and we look forward to seeing you at the annual meeting and on the ice this summer and at camp!

Thanks go out to you for making the Fall/Winter League and the Denver Women?s Hockey League such a success!

The Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner is open to all DWHL members (not only those who participated in the Fall/Winter League) and will be held on

Tuesday, April 17, 2007, @ 6:30 pm

Denver ChopHouse & Brewery

1735 19th Street #100

Denver, CO 80202

Cost: $20 in advance / $25 at the door Cash bar

RSVPs are required for those who wish to eat and be merry!

Payments can be given to any DWHL board member or sent to PO Box 6356, Golden, CO 80402-6006

Join your fellow league-mates, mixing DWHL business and pleasure, at this year?s event!

Register online at:

Game dates & times to be announced and are subject to change

Beginning the week of April 30

2 Divisions: Novice & Competitive

Novice Division

All skaters must register as individuals ? a team preference may be submitted during registration, but placement on that team is not guaranteed. Team registrations will NOT be allowed in this division. All players must be DWHL members and USA Hockey registered and must be able to produce proof of USAH registration upon request.

• 4 teams
• 10 games plus playoffs
• $195 early registration & payment/$220 thereafter
• Early registration discount payment deadline: March 31st
• Non discount payment deadline for team placement/request consideration: April 8th
• Bench Coaches, Refs & Scorekeeper
• Rostered players sub for free within this division
• $25 drop-in for non-rostered players
• No subbing in Competitive Division

Previously approved Intermediate players will not be eligible to play or sub in this division.

Jerseys

DWHL jerseys must be used; cost is $25 if a skater does not already own one.

Goalies

• There will continue to be no fees for goalies
• Teams will have a primary goalie assigned and use of the DWHL goalie list is encouraged for subbing purposes
• Goalies registered in the competitive division cannot play or sub as goalies in the Novice division, but Novice goalies can sub as goalies in the competitive division.

All DWHL rules and regulations apply and can be provided upon request.

Planned game nights for the Novice Division are Tuesday and Thursday, with an occasional Wednesday or Friday game early in the season. Game start times will range from 8:30pm to 10pm.

Registration for Summer League, Novice Division can be found at www.dwhl.org

Competitive Division

Players must register with a team. All players must be DWHL members and USA Hockey registered and must be able to produce proof of USAH registration upon request.

• 2 divisions (8 teams total)
  • 4-A/B1 ? teams consisting of a combination of players from various WACH divisions
  • 4-B2 ? teams consisting of mainly WACH B2 players Team fee: $1,950 if paid in full by early payment deadline (March 31st) or $2,100 after Mar 31st
• 10 games plus playoffs
• Early registration discount payment deadline: March 31st
• Payment deadline: April 8th
• Preliminary rosters due: April 8th
• Final Roster due: April 30th (Roster will be frozen after this date)
• No subbing on other teams within the league
• B2 players (rostered in the Open League) can roster on a team in the Novice League or drop in at Novice League games for $25
• Only rostered players are allowed to play in games
• 2 Referees and 1 scorekeeper
• No Bench Coaches

Jerseys

Teams must provide their own jerseys without duplicate numbers

Goalies

• Teams can register their goalie or ask the DWHL for assistance in finding a goalie
• Teams will have a primary goalie assigned and use of the DWHL goalie list is encouraged for subbing purposes.
• All DWHL rules and regulations apply and can be provided upon request.

Planned game nights for Competitive Division games will be Monday and Wednesday, with Friday games if needed. Game start times will vary from 7pm to 10pm.

Registration for Summer League, Competitive Division can be found at www.dwhl.org

Questions about Summer League can be sent to info@dwhl.org.

The DWHL has entered The Rockies as a team in the Front Range Face-off in the Platte Division. This team is open to all DWHL members.

Tournament details:

* 3 divisions of play

** Foothills (Intermediate, B level)
** Plains (Recreational)
** Platte (Novice, Beginner)

* 3 game guarantee, top seeds to playoff rounds on Championship Sunday

* 2 x 20 min run, 1 x 15min stop period for all round robin games

* USA Hockey rules will be followed

* Skills competition for players/goalies on Saturday night after games finish

* Welcome to FRFO party on Saturday after skills competition

* Individual awards for Champions, Runner-Ups, and Skills Competition

The first players to sign-up and pay, will be on the team. The team will consist of 15 skaters and 1 goalie. Registrations will be taken until the roster is full, and then a wait list will be created. There is no charge for the goalie; unless the goalie wants to skate-out.

(Note to Goalies: If you wish to reserve a spot as a goalie or as a skater, you must sign up twice: listing your position once as a goalie and once a skater.)

Costs

Tournament fee: $50.00 for skaters

Jersey deposit (home & away): $40.00 (Deposit will not be cashed; your check will be returned at the conclusion of the tournament when you turn in your jersey to the team coordinator: Beth Young).

Please submit 2 checks, one for the tournament and the other for the jersey deposit, payable to ?DWHL?. The check for the jersey deposit will be returned to you upon receipt of the jerseys.

Please submit payments by April 30, 2007.

Mail your tournament and jersey deposit fees to:

DWHL
PO BOX 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

Questions

If you have any questions regarding the tournament, please feel free to contact Beth Young via e-mail at Beth.Young@coors.com or the DWHL at info@dwhl.org.

Sign up now for The Rockies at:

1. Nordiques
2. Northstars
3. Royals
4. Jets

As we come into the playoffs anything is possible everyone has an equal chance at winning the Championship. The playoff seeding has been decided and is as follows:

Tuesday 3/20 at 9:45 the Nordiques are playing the Jets.

Thursday 3/22 at 9:00 the Northstars are playing the Royals.

Good luck ladies!

Building on last year?s summer program, the DWHL is proud to announce the return of the competitive league!! We had some great success in the inaugural season last year. We hope you all can come out and enjoy the league with us. All games will be at APEX in Arvada on Mon or Wed nights starting April 30th.

Do any of you WACH teams want to continue to grow and develop with each other over the summer? Do you have a desire to get a group of friends together to form your own team for the summer? This year we are pleased to offer two competitive divisions in addition to the current novice division. The upper competitive division is at the A/B1 level. The lower competitive division is at the B2 level. This year, the competitive league is being offered for team entries only. There will be no subbing allowed and no individual entries. You get to choose who plays on your team and when. The cost will be one team fee per group. If you choose to carry a small or large roster, that is completely up to you. You must have a minimum of 6 players for each game, so roster accordingly. There will be no coaching provided by the DWHL. You are free to provide your own coach if you so desire.

The competitive league is for EVERYONE! Here are the key points and differences from last year. Anyone can enter a team. Some of the references below are to WACH levels. This is only to give an idea of where your team might fit in best in the league. You do not need to play in WACH, or currently play on any team to enter. You do not have to try out to be in the league. Anyone playing in the competitive division needs to be rostered with a team. Preliminary rosters are due April 8th and rosters will be frozen on April 30th.

RULES FOR PLAYING IN THE NOVICE LEAGUE

If you choose to play with a team in the A/B1 division, you will not be allowed to play in the novice division this summer. In addition, if you have ever played in the intermediate league, or been approved to play in the intermediate league in the past, you will NOT be allowed to play in the novice division this summer. Anyone that wants to play in the B2 division, CAN also play on a team or drop-in to the novice league, as long as you have never played in or been approved to play the intermediate division. Details on the novice league will be sent out shortly. The cost of the novice league is completely separate from the competitive league team fees. If you choose to play in both, you will need to pay for both.

Here are the details:

• Open League (Mon or Wed games beginning week of April 30th)
  • 2 divisions (8 teams total)
    • 4-A/B1 ? teams consisting of a combination of players from various levels of play
    • 4-B2 ? teams consisting of mainly B2 level players
  • Team fee: $2100 ($1950 for early registration)
    • PayPal is offered at a higher rate to cover the PayPal fees - $2162 ($2007 for early registration)
  • 10 games plus playoffs
  • Early registration discount payment deadline: March 31st
  • Non discount payment deadline: April 8th
  • Preliminary rosters due: April 8th (need USA Hockey info for all players)
  • Final Roster due: April 30th (Roster will be frozen after this date)
  • No subbing on other teams within the league
  • B2 players (rostered in the Open League) can roster on a team in the Novice League or drop in at Novice League games for $25
  • Only rostered players are allowed to play in games
  • 2 Referees and 1 scorekeeper
  • No Bench Coaches
  • Each team must have similar light and dark jerseys for all players (if you do not have access to similar jerseys, please contact me. We may be able to provide some for a deposit).

To register a team, please go to our website and click the link for ?Competitive League? under Registration forms. I apologize, but the format is usually used for individual registrations and we are using it for team registrations. Please only enter one registration per team. Use the name, e-mail address, and phone number of the team coordinator. Ignore the jersey information section. Select either A2 (A/B1), or B2 for the division you wish to play in. Type your team name and team colors in the comment section. PayPal can be utilized or payment can be mailed in or given to a board member at the rink. Hope to see you all this summer!

Jodie Whitehead

Team Relations, Competitive League

DWHL Members,
Back by popular demand, the DWHL is bringing you more of what you want! The upcoming clinic is an excellent opportunity to spend some time on the individual, group & team skills needed to make the game more enjoyable.
Fundamentals 2 will incorporate a whole new drill set recently published from the USA Hockey Skills and Drills DVD and will be a great challenge for all participants. Fundamentals 2 will incorporate skating skills/edge work, stickhandling, passing & shooting and some systems work as the session?s progress. All sessions will start out with a focus on skating and stick skills and as the camp continues we will gradually incorporate additional skills together to bring your game to the next level.
This camp will challenge all levels of players from the novice to the seasoned veteran. Participants will be working on the skills needed to get you started or tune up the skills you already have. Team systems will be used in some of the later drills to help you make great plays and good decisions on the ice!

Fundamentals 2 Participants will be working on:

? Powerskating & foot speed
o Stops/starts, crossovers, transitions, over-speed

? Stickhandling skills & drills

? Passing/receiving skills & drills
o Forehand
o Backhand

? Shooting
o Forehand
o Backhand
o Wrist shot
o Snap shot

See you on the ice!

Wednesay, March 28th, 9:00pm, at the Apex

Thanks!

In appreciation for your continued support the DWHL is inviting 20 members playing in the Fall/Winter League to attend a live Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse Game for FREE!

Go to the events section of www.dwhl.org and be one of the first twenty to sign up and your game is FREE!

Limit one per person.

**if you are not one of the first to sign up or would like more tickets, contact Hilary McNeish at DWHLVP@dwhl.org for reduced priced tickets

When: Sunday, April 8th @ 7:30 pm
Where: Apex Ice Center

Click Here to Register

This game is sponsored by the Denver Women?s Hockey League and open to all members of the DWHL, regardless of skill level.

? The DWHL will provide post game refreshments in the dressing rooms, and cover the costs for ice time, referees, scorekeepers, and bench coaches.
? Registration for the Easter Puck Hunt Game will be on a first-come, first-served basis via online registration form.
? The first 30 skaters and two goalies to register will be accepted. You will be notified of your status (among first thirty, or on wait-list).
? A wait list will be kept. So don't wait - register now!
? The players that have signed-up (up to the limit) will be placed on teams on game day by the coaches.
? Please bring a light & a dark jersey.
? Please arrive 30 minutes before game time, so we may fill no-show positions in plenty of time before game time.
? Please note this is not a USAHockey sanctioned event.

Click here to view the acknowledgment letter of the donation.

There will also be a goalie coach attending these camp sessions as well. There is a limit to 5 goalies so sign up quick. Price and time information is posted below.

Topics of discussion will be the options a player has when the puck is in a particular area. Drills will be formulated in accordance with systems of the game to give the player a better idea of what to look for in a game situation.

There will also be an emphasis on the skills and techniques needed such as stick skills, passing & shooting to make each player reach their full potential. Small games will be incorporated to each session to allow players to think on their own and try some things they are learning in the camp.

Players can look forward to:
? Defensive zone position & breakout
? Neutral zone positioning & regrouping
? Offensive zone entry & setup
? Offensive zone forecheck & support
? Powerplay and penalty kill situations
? Face-off situations in all zones

Session 1: Defensive & Neutral Zone Topics

Session 2: Offensive Zone Topics

Session 3: Special Teams & Forechecking

Session 4: Face-offs & Scrimmage

Cost:

For both skaters and goalies there is an $80.00 pay for all four sessions up front or a drop-in fee of $25.00 per night. So sign up for all four sessions and save!

Click the link below to see what is there now!

On November 19th the Spitfires traveled to the Chill's home ice. The first period started with a goal by the Chill's Sue Plummer and was answered a few minutes later by Spitfires Lori Brill (now on a two game point streak!). The Chill came back in the first period with another goal by Tina Bemelen and notched a third goal in the second period by Jody Goff. The Spitfires rallied on defense and did not allow a goal in the third period but ended the game with a 1-3 loss. Spitfire goalie Dawna Floyd played a great game, turning away a game total 33 shots to bring her season save percentage to 95%.

The game is $25 dollars in advance and $25 at the door as well if there are still spots available. Proceeds will go to the Scholarship fund so more people can play in the future.

To register click the link below.

Register Here

To find out if the Apex is closed call them at: (303) 403-2598

Session 1: Stickhandling
? Stationary and moving forward

Session 2: Stickhandling
? Moving forward, backward & in transition

Session 3: Shooting: Stationary
? Wrist & backhand shot

Session 4: Shooting: Moving with the puck
? Moving wrist shot, backhand & Snap shot

To sign up visit the DWHL website at:Stick and Video Camp.

Thursday, November 9th

Adult Clinic - Open to Men and Women Sponsored by - Puck Monkeys (C Level DU Adult League)

Taught by - Shawn Killian - Lead Planet Hockey Instructor & Staff

Skill Level - Beginner to Intermediate

Date - Thursday, November 9th

Time - 9:30-11:45pm

9:30-10:00pm - optional Classroom (chalk talk)

10:30-11:45pm - On Ice Training

Rink - Joy Burns Arena - DU

Topics Covered

• Agility - efficient/quick transitions, body control, acceleration
• Passing - passing, receiving passes, breakout passes, passing lanes
• Scoring - scoring moves, fake shot, shooting, drop passes, creative dekes

Cost - $25

Limited Enrollment- Limited to 30 players

To register - email Chris Austin: caustin@integerdenver.com

Planet Hockey will break down the above mechanics and piece them back together in a way that makes sense. You will take away new ideas on how you can continue to develop your skills with more efficiency, each time you take the ice.

We hope to see you on November 9th. Again, email Chris Austin to enroll.

Regards,

Shawn Killian

Planet Hockey, Inc.

shawn@planethockey.com

www.planethockey.com

You will notice that there are 4 teams in a combined division this season. These numbers were based on the number of paid registrants as of Monday, October 2nd. If more people were to have registered and paid by the deadline, there could have been additional teams and an additional division. If the numbers support additional teams in subsequent seasons, we will once again increase the number of teams and have a Novice and an Intermediate division.

Drop-ins are welcome on a first come first play basis by signing up on game night. The cost to drop in is $20 per game and you must be registered for USAHockey for the 2006-2007 season. Failure to provide current registration information will result in not being able to drop in.

Thank you for your continued support and participation in the programs and activities of the Denver Women?s Hockey League.

See you on the ice!

Royals	Nordiques	Jets	Northstars
Cathy Lester	Charlotte Reynolds	Carrie Schultheis	Alex Witt
Christi Aultman	Ellen Lundy	Chris Montoya	Allison Hopkins
Claire Palmer	Gina Reda	Gwen Stukey	Angie Petersen
Dawn Wall	Jackie Brockhill	Izah Gallagher	Beth Young
Elizabeth Reuter	Jennifer Rieske	Jessica Allen	Christine Karbiwynk
Gwen Fenrich	Jessica Christian	Jill Adams	Christine Knudtson
Kerri Strand	KJ Bedard	Laurie Riley	Courtney Nugent
Laura Shuey	Kristie DeLay	Lisa Morpurgo	Dyann OKane
Merri Ann Langhorst	Mary Lindgren	Megan Kellerman	Jennifer Farrar
Shawn Tanaka	Monique Ammidown	Michelle Tuffield	Jodie Whitehead
Tracy Vega	Pam Clark	Rebecca Greengas	Judy McNeish
Vickie Brown	Shannon DeLay	Sharon Hill	Lori Couch
Christine Rudzinskas (G)	Lisa Call (G)	Cat Davis (G)	Melissa Sampson (G)

Click here to register and for more information.

SEASONAL WINTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THE ICE RINK AT ONE BOULDER PLAZA

The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza is looking for dependable employees for seasonal employment starting in November.

Positions available:

- Ice Maintenance/ Skate Sharpening
- Customer Service Attendant

Hours range from 10-30/week and will mostly be afternoon/evenings, weekends and holidays from November 17, 2006 through February 19, 2007. Hourly wages range from $7.00 - $12.00 per hour depending on the position and qualifications.

Please contact Mark at The Ice Rink for more information and to request an application.

Mark Ray
Ice Rink Manager
The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza
1801 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80302

303.209.3722 Office & Skate Shop
303.209.3717 Fax
303.921.9188 Mobile
mark@oneboulderplaz a.com

All profits from The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza will be generously donated to Boulder Ice, a 501c3 nonprofit working to develop a year-round, sustainable ice skating facility at Valmont City Park. This email list is designed to deliver information about Boulder Ice in Boulder, Colorado. Please share the information with interested friends. If you would like to be removed from the list, please reply to this email with "remove" in the subject line.

Colorado?s Newest Professional Hockey Team Needs Goal Judges, Scoreboard/Clock Operators, Penalty Box Keepers, and Statisticians for its Games at the Brand New Broomfield Event Center.

For details, contact the Rage?s Brian Clark at 303-991-5978 or via e-mail.

I am sure many of you are finishing up the Summer Regular Season or are in the midst of Playoffs for your respective Leagues. Good luck, play hard, and survive as long as you can !!

Once again I will be offering a Skills & Drills Clinic in-between the Summer & Fall/Winter Leagues during September for Novice & Intermediate players. This Clinic is appropriate for both Men & Women and is a great opportunity to brush up on Individual Skills (Skating, Stick-Handling, Passing, Shooting) and learn some important Team Concepts (Positioning, Game Situations & Scenarios) to share with your teammates during your next Season.

Basic Information

# Sessions: 8
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Dates: September 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
Times: 10:00pm to 11:30pm (1:30)
Location: Apex Ice Center - 13152 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, CO - 303.403.2598
Cost: $200.00 Cash or Check; $210.00 PayPal to cover fees (includes CEH T-Shirt)
Drop-ins: $30.00 (please call or email to confirm that there is space available)
Level: Novice (0-2 years) / Intermediate (3+ years)
Skills & Drills: Skating, Stick-Handling, Passing, Shooting, Defensive Zone Coverage, Breakouts, Neutral Zone Re-Group, Plays into the Offensive Zone, Forecheck, Cycling, Backcheck, Special Teams - PP/PK, Face-Offs, "Controlled" Scrimmages, Positioning, Game Situations & Scenarios

Registration & Payment Options:

• Register via Mail & Pay by Check or Cash ($200.00) - You may pick up a Clinic Brochure & Registration Form at Apex, Pro Skate, or Players Bench and mail the Form & Payment to the address below.
• Register via Email & Pay by Credit Card via PayPal ($210.00 to cover fees) - You may let me know via Email that you wish to Register and I will reply to your Email Requesting Payment via PayPal. You either must be a member or become one, which is very easy, and allows you to make other Online Transactions as well.
• Drop-ins - $30.00 Cash or Check only !!

My goal is to give you the Tools for Success and create a Competitive Edge for you at whatever level of Hockey you choose to play.

Please spread the word to your Teammates or any Hockey Players you know from "Drop-ins" or "Stick 'n' Pucks" / "Skate 'n' Shoots" that may not be on my mailing list !!

I hope to see you all again soon.

Regards.

Lance J. Jaeger
Hockey - Instructor / Coach
Competitive Edge Hockey, LLC
368 S. McCaslin Blvd. #330
Louisville, CO 80027
Cell: 720.352.8934
Fax: 303.554.5734
Email: lance@competitiveedgehockey.com
Website:www.competitiveedgehockey.com

Online Rules

In support of these changes and our members, the Denver Women's Hockey League is sponsoring a session to review the New Standard of Play video and to answer any questions you may have as we gear up for the upcoming season. Our guest speaker will be referee, Rick Morris, and our DWHL coaches will be in attendance as well. The session is open to all DWHL members and their guests. USAHockey's New Standard of Play and Rules Enforcement Sponsored by the Denver Women's Hockey League

Thursday, September 21st 7:30-9:00pm

Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
Carnation Room 4005
Kipling Street
303-231-1300

Cost: FREE

Please Register if you plan to attend at:

There are many new features here to make your experience more useful:

• Data that is date-driven; you will stop seeing out-of-date information on the site. Once the date of the event passes, it's no longer posted.
• Stats are collected for subs!!!
• More information right on the home page - no need to click around trying to find your game schedule
• Updated information that has been checked for accuracy and completeness; this will help us respond better to new players who often struggled to find information on the old site
• All of our site is now contained within 1 site - no more switching between DWHL and LeagueLineup
• The Skater Trader is new - here you can post items that you have for sale for all DWHL members to view
• Also new: Ice Rink page with directions and links to schedules, Volunteer opportunities posted so you can pitch in when needed, Contact e-mail addresses for all board members so you can address an issue with the right person, and much much more!

Registration starts first week of September! Registrations will be accepted through mid-season (January 2007), but team preference cannot be guaranteed for registrations & payments received after October 1st. Season begins Oct. 16th.

Register online.

18 games, plus playoffs

Two Divisions: Novice and Intermediate

Early Registration discount:
Pay only $375 if payment is received by October 1st ($400 if register after October 1st)

Early Registration & WACH discount: Pay only $325 if you are a WACH-rostered player and payment is received by October 1st ($350 if register after October 1st)

WACH discount applies to any player rostered and playing on a WACH division team for the 2006/2007 season

Please allow plenty of time for mailing, if paying by check.

League runs October through March:
Novice games: Scheduled for Tuesday & Thursday nights (typically 10:00 pm, 10:15 pm or 10:30 pm game times)
Intermediate games: Scheduled for Monday & Wednesday nights (typically a 10 pm game time)

Game nights and times are subject to change. Please check the online schedule frequently

Referees
Scorekeepers
Bench Coaches

Sub for free within the division you play (not including playoffs)

Costs:

USAHockey & DWHL Membership

Participation in any DWHL-sponsored ice event requires the participant to be a member of the Denver Women?s Hockey League (FREE), be registered with USAHockey for the current season, and have current waiver forms on file with the DWHL. The DWHL wavier form can be obtained online.

The 2006-2007 USAHockey season is from September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007. The cost for registration is $30.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The DWHL is participating in online registration for USA Hockey this year. Each DWHL member will go online and complete their own registration process. The $30 fee will be charged to your credit or debit card. You will receive a confirmation page that you can print and retain. You will also receive a confirmation email. Please forward that email to the DWHL registrar. We will need the confirmation number to properly assign members to our camps and/or teams.

This registration must be completed before you participate in your first camp or league game. USA Hockey registrations will be verified and failure to register will result in immediate removal of the member from the camp or league.

If you are unable to complete the USA Hockey on line registration, please contact us at info@dwhl.org, and we will work with you to complete the registration process.

Drop-In Fees

Drop-in for players not rostered on a team in the 2006/07 Fall/Winter League will be available for $20 per game on a first-come, first-serve basis, in their assigned Division. Drop-in will not be available for playoff games.

GET REGISTERED!

Payment for the 2006/07 Fall/Winter League is due upon registration. You will be notified of your team placement the first week of October , if registration and payment is received by October 1st. If your registration and payment is received after October 1st, you will be notified of your team placement upon receipt.

Please indicate team preference on your registration form:

• Novice Division Teams:
  • Jets
  • Nordiques
  • North Stars
  • Royals
• Intermediate Division Teams:
  • Victorias
  • Aces
  • Bombers
  • Metros

Total Fees due at Registration:

• USAHockey = $30 (If not already USAHockey member for 06/07)
• League (Skater) = $400 (if received after October 1st )
• WACH Player (Skater) = $350 (if received after October 1st, and are WACH rostered player)
• League (Goalies) = FREE
• Jersey (if you do not already have one) = $25
• Sub = FREE
• DWHL Membership = FREE

• $25 off -- League fee is only $375 if registration & payment received by October 1st.
• $75 off -- WACH Player & Early Registration discount combined ? play in the league for only $325 if payment received by October 1st.

Payment:

Mail your payment to:

Denver Women?s Hockey League
P.O. Box 16356
Golden, CO 80402-6006

OR

Pay ONLINE through PayPal

(Note: You must have or set-up a PayPal account to use this method of payment)

No refunds cash or credit. Dates and times are subject to change without prior notice (please check the schedule frequently).

QUESTIONS: Email the DWHL.

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Evaluation for the Intermediate Division of the DWHL

An evaluation by Head Coach, Marcus Scarafoni, is required to play in the Intermediate Division of the DWHL. The cost for the evaluation is $15, payable to the DWHL at the time of the evaluation. This cost applies to both goalies and skaters. If you were previously rostered or qualified to sub in the Intermediate Division, you do not need to go through the evaluation process again.

Tryout Date: TBD

If you are unable to make it to the tryout session, you may drop in to a DWHL Sunday night Camp session to be evaluated. The cost to drop in is $25.

The DWHL Coaching staff will facilitate the tryout session and will make the final decision on players who qualify for Intermediate Division. The DWHL Board of Directors has no say in the outcome of who does and does not qualify for the Intermediate Division.

The style will be similiar to the Colorado Avalanche 3rd jersey (sweater) and the colors are similiar to Vancouver Canucks (Navy, Cardinal, Royal, White and Silver).

See the attached files for the mock-ups:

Home Jersey
Away Jersey

USA Hockey registration is now open for the 2006-2007 season (Sept. 1, 2006 - Aug. 31, 2007). The DWHL will be participating in the online membership registration program again this year. USAH registration is required for participation in DWHL events.

Registration can be accessed at the link below. Click on "Ice Players & Coaches" and complete all requested information. Payment can be made with your Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover cards. Be sure to have your credit card in hand when registering - USA Hockey will ask for the Card Security Code (CSC code), only available on the physical card, when paying with a VISA, MasterCard or Discover card (no CSC code required for American Express). Instructions on how to find your security code for your VISA and MasterCard can be found on the site (link directly below the CSC Code field). Follow the same instructions for Discover cards. If you have any problems during the registration process, call 1-877-228-4881, ext 3 and they'll help you out.

Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email from USAH. Please forward that email to us as proof of your registration and eligibility for participation in DWHL events. We will complete your registration with USAH upon receipt of your confirmation email.

Kerri Strand
DWHL USA Hockey Registrar

I would like to send a team to at least one of these tournaments, or if we have enough interest, I would be happy to organize one for each location.

Pucktoberfest has one spot left for Novice I am told, and the deposit money needs to be turned in now to secure a spot.

SO....Please look at your calendar and let me know ASAP which tournament you would like to play in - and we can see what our interest level is for both of these upcoming tournaments. Don't forget

Thanks ladies~
Dawn Wall