Hello AMHA Hockey Family,
I would first like to Wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy and Joyful Holiday Season and New Year.
Quick summary of season to date:
The U5 teams is improving their skills each week and show great promise as they begin their hockey career with the Vipers.
So far this season the Vipers have represented our club very well in all divisions, start with the U7, U8 & U9, who have dominated their competition in half ice action. Scoring is not kept on the board, but the players know the score if you ask them. I personally have received many compliments on the skill level of these players and the coaching they receive.
The U11 currently sit with 5 wins, 2 losses and one tie in regular season and went 3-0 in Pool A of the Silver Stick in Collingwood. They came up short in the Semis to Wingham losing 4-0 but can keep their head high with an awesome team effort. They also hosted a successful tournament on December 17th so thank you to the team and the volunteers involved.
The U18 team is charging along with 10 wins in regular season. The are competing in the Silver Stick Finals in Pelham Jan 11 – 14, 2024 after going 2-1 in their pool and defeating Point Edward in the Semis 6-5 and then conquering Collingwood T2 4-0 in the Finals. Keep up the great play and all the best in January in the finals.
Our U21 have a record of 4 – 1 – 3 to this point having a good start to the season. Check out their schedule for a fun night of hockey.
What is coming up in the New Year: Spread the word that we have AMHA Hockey Day on January 6th, 2024. Schedule of the Day will be posted shortly with some fun things to participate in. There will also be a Family Skate time during the day.
The AMHA tournament schedule picks up again in January with the following dates:
U9 – January 21
U8 – January 28
U7 – February 4
U18 – February 11
The goalie clinic have and are continuing to be a great success with out netminders and will wrap up on January 9th.
The Skills Skating got under way Saturday December 16th and has been well received by the players, coaches, and parents that I have spoke to.
Thank you to all of our Players, Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Parents, Grandparents and can not for the dragged along siblings for all your suppose and time put into hockey in Arthur.
Special thank you to all the members of the Board of Directors for all the countless hours of volunteer work to make Arthur Minor operate in a successful direction.
See you at the rink.
Have a Great Day!
Tim Boggs
President; AMHA