Spring League

The Lady Hawks run an in-house spring league that is available to women hockey players throughout the region. The spring league season will begin 3/31/09 and ends in late June. All games are played at Face-off circle. We encourage women hockey players from all teams to join us for spring league. We accept women who play in the D and C divisions, as well as women in rec teams, or the casual player. We only ask that you have basic hockey skills, and are at least 16 years old. All players must be USA hockey registered.

• Check-in and Team Placement on Tues 3/31 at 9pm
• Season includes 1 Team practice, and 10 Games over 11 weeks
• Games are played either Tues or Thurs nights.
• All Registrations include Jersey and Socks
• USA Hockey Registrations can be done online for anyone not yet registered from the 2008-2009 season
• Goalie Cost is $50
• Total Cost is $250, register before 3/1/09, and save $10!

Register here: http://www.ladyhawkshockey.org/spring_reg09.html

Hockey Helmets Recalled

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2008 Release #09-058

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 451-4600 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Hockey Helmets

Units: About 1,000

Distributor: Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc., of Montpelier, Vt.

Hazard: The helmet’s chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves RBK and CCM brand hockey helmets. Helmets included in this recall have a HECC sticker with date code JUN – 2013. HECC stickers and model numbers are located on the back of the helmets. Models included in the recall are:

Brand	Model Numbers	Colors Of The Helmet Shells That Require Inspection	Colors Of The Helmet Shells That Are Not Affected By This Recall
RBK	HT8K	Black/Black, Black/Silver, White/Silver, Navy, Red, Green, Maroon, Yellow	White/Black, Royal
RBK	HT6K	Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal
RBK	HT6K Combo	Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal
RBK	HT4K	Black, Navy, Red, Royal	White
RBK	HT4K Combo	Navy, Red, Royal	Black, White
CCM	HTV10	Yellow	Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal, Green, Maroon
CCM	HTV10 Combo	Black	White, Navy, Red, Royal
CCM	HTV08	Black, White, Royal, Yellow	Navy, Red, Green
CCM	HTV08 Combo	Black, Medium Black, White, Navy, Royal	Red
CCM	HT692	White, Navy	Black, Red, Royal
CCM	HT692 Combo	Black	White, Navy, Red, Royal

Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and Internet retailers from May 2008 through July 2008 for between $80 and $200.

Manufactured in: Canada

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and return the helmets to the place of purchase for a free replacement helmet.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok-CCM at (800) 451-4600 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.reebokhockey.com and http://en.ccmsports.com

some housekeeping

Here’s the scoop….

-Wednesday Open Hockey continues 9:40pm at face-off. You don’t have to be a hawk to play but you need to be a woman, and have $10.

-The ice is available this saturday, 9/13/2008 9pm for both C and D teams.

-Your first payment of $325 was due today, so get your payment to Pam. If you haven’t paid your deposit of $150 yet that’s also overdue. If you haven’t paid either, you owe $475 to Pam.

Hockey Family in Need

I received this via Kathy McEntee…

To All,

As in any family, when one family member needs help, the rest of the family is there for them. Sadly, one of our “hockey family” members needs our help now more than ever. Ben Stear, a current Glaciers Midget Minor and CB South player suffered a broken neck during a game at Faceoff this past Saturday. He has underwent surgery, and is currently in Jefferson Hospital facing a difficult recovery.

I am collecting donations for the Stear family to help with their many expenses during this difficult time.
Please give whatever you can, and please forward this e-mail to any other sports family in your address book. I also ask everyone to keep Ben in their prayers.

All money raised will be used to purchase pre-loaded VISA cards for the Stears to use as they need. Checks should be made out to me so I can purchase the cards. (if you prefer, checks can be made out directly to Ben’s dad Ken Stear, but I feel it would be much easier if he didn’t have to worry about going back and forth to the bank)

Please send all donations to :    Jim McKenzie
406 Merion Dr.
Newtown, PA 18940

Or, if you  prefer I can arrange a pick up.


Thanks in advance for your support!

Sincerely,

Jim McKenzie

Rec Team Sign ups

The mission of the Hawks Women’s Ice Hockey Recreation Team is to provide instruction in the basic skills of ice hockey including skating, puck-handling, passing and shooting. This team serves as a great source of exercise, fun and socialization for women ages 17 and up.

The 08-09 Recreational Team will run tentatively from 10/9/08 to 2/26/09, on Thursday nights. Time is to be announced.

The season will comprise of:

• 9 Practices
• 9 Scrimmages
• 4 Games; 2 Home, 2 Away
• Total Cost for the season is $375 , but if paid by July 1, 2008, you will receive a $25 Discount.

Drop ins will be welcome, more details and the online registration page are coming soon. Jerseys will be provided for rec ream members who sign up for the “rec season.”

Registration and Evaluations — Travel Level

Part 1: Registration

If you are interested in playing C or D level hockey for the Hawks, you need to register online. This year, the Hawks are offering the option to pay online through paypal. Paypal allows you to pay with a credit card, debit card or your checking account. Paypal charges the Hawks with a 3% surcharge, so prices are a few bucks more.

Go to the website: http://www.ladyhawkshockey.org/fall_league.html

Please register online even if you are paying by check.

Part 2: Evaluations
Evaluations are June 21 and June 22 at 6:30pm at Face-Off Circle.
A $150 deposit is due at the time of evaluations, so either pay online or bring a check.

If you can not make evaluations please get in contact with someone from your team, ASAP, but we strongly urge any potential travel team member to attend evaluations.

Puck Tracker Coming Back

Why??

If you are any hockey fan of any sorts, you should be outraged. I guess VS. forgot about the 90′s?

As per USA Today:

Versus might take shot at puck tracking for NHL telecasts

By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY

The NHL and cable TV partner Versus are talking about introducing “puck-tracking” technology as early as the 2008-09 season, executives from the network and the league told USA TODAY.

Tracking would make it easier for TV viewers to follow the fast-moving puck. But the idea brought back memories of Fox’s “glowing puck” experiment from 1996-98. It got mixed reviews, with some players and coaches complaining the internal electronics of the “FoxTrax” puck made it play differently. When ABC picked up the NHL’s broadcast rights in 1998, the idea was junked.

Want to see what the new puck tracker will look like?

Visit the No Puck Tracker Online Petition and tell them we don’t want it!!!

Showwwdowwn

Here we go.

Pens vs. Flyers

Most of you know, I majored in journalism and psychology in college which lands me at my present job.  The reason I left Journalism was the fact that I find it hard to be unbiased about hot topics, news, etc.
That being said:

Let’s Go Flyers!!!!

(PS: C Team, someone email me some deats and some pics from your tourney so i can post)

Who is advancing in the East?

Pens(2) v. Rangers (5)

The Pens won it in easy fashion and the NY Rangers didn’t have much of a battle themselves. Who will win that game? Has Crosby sit around too much staring at himself in the mirror? Did the Penguins get too much rest?  Will Sean Avery move from the sin bin? Will Gomez continue to put up numbers, which he hasnt done all season?

the other battle
Flyers (6) v. Habs (1)
Two teams that went to 7. I give them both credit for getting this far. Briere comes into the series with the highest points among playoff players this year with 11. Montreal comes in with the best power play in the league. Will their Rookie goalie be able to keep their dreams alive? The Flyers are 0-4 this season against the frenchies, but remember Biron was 0-5 in back to back games this season when he clinched game 7 against the Caps.

Let see:
Poll: Eastern Conference Finals?

• Flyers v. Pens
• Flyers v. Rangers
• Habs v. Rangers
• Habs v. Pens

Status:

Also want to create a poll? Click here
 

Finally Tally

The UWHL season came to a final end last weekend.  The D team matched up against the White Lightning in the first game of the playoffs and lost 2-1. It was a tight game that could of gone either way, but the White Lightning came out on top.

Day 2, the Hawks faced the Flames in a battle of 3rd and 4th place. The Hawks won 3-1.

The final standings
1. CP Blades
2. WC White Lightning
3. Hawks
4. Flames

Unfortunatly, the C Hawks didn’t get to play in the playoffs this year, but I’m sure next year will be a different story!

The Mid-C or White Division went to the Philadelphia Freeze.

The High C or Blue Division went to the Delaware Phoenix.

Each Hawks team has tournaments and exhibition games over the summer, so while the UWHL season has come to a close, the Hawks still have many games to play!