Elk River High School is proud to announce that Gordie Roberts has accepted the position of Head Boys Hockey Coach.  Gordie, a member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame, played in the NHL for 21 years, including the Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, and won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 and 1992.  He represented the United States in the Canada Cup in 1984 and the World Championships in 1982 and 1987.  In addition, Gordie was the Director of Player Development and an Assistant Coach with the Phoenix Coyotes over a span of 5 years, and a scout for the Montreal Canadiens for 9 years.  Since 2010, Gordie has been coaching the defensemen at Hamline University.  Gordie will start work immediately as he transitions into his new role as the Elks Head Coach.  We are ecstatic to have a coach with his level of experience and character.  Gordie will start to put his coaching staff together in the next few weeks. 

ERYHA ANNUAL BOARD MEETING RESULTS

Vice President - Paul Paige
 
Treasurer - Marlys Thorson

Secretary - Teresa Bouten
 
Bantam/Jr. Gold - Rich Simon
 
PeeWee Director - Jim Casey
 
Registration Coordinator - Karin Hendrickson

Attend ERYHA Board Meeting held in May to be considered for any open appointed non-voting position(s).

Congratulations to the following teams that made it to STATE!:

Bantam B1 Black

Peewee A

12U A

Jr Gold Black

Jr Gold Red

We are very proud of your accomplishments this year!  Way to go teams!

You can watch games via computer. Check the schedule here

Congratulations to the following teams in the District 10 Tournament:

12UA District Champions!

Peewee B1 Black District Champions!

14UA 2nd Place!

Bantam B1 Black 2nd Place!

Peewee A 2nd Place!

The following teams have secured a spot in the Regional tournaments:

12UA

14UA

Bantam B1 Black

Peewee A

Peewee B1 Black

BEST OF LUCK IN REGIONS! 

Congratulations to the following teams who won their regular season league:

Bantam B1 Black

Peewee A

Peewee B1 Black

U12A

CONGRATULATIONS DREA WESTGAARD!!!!!!!!!!!

The Jon McLaughlin Sportsmanship Award

was presented to Drea for her qualities that make Jon McLaughlin PROUD!!!

Congratulations to Dylan Bouten!!!!!

Dylan was presented by the Twaddle Family on Thursday, January 12^th at ERHS Hockey game with this years

John M. Twaddle Sportsmanship Award.

The John M. Twaddle Sportsmanship Award is presented near the end of each hockey season to a player from an Elk River Bantam level team who exhibits the following characteristics:

• Plays for the love of the game
• Has a well developed sense of fair play
• Respects coaches, teammates, opponents and officials
• encourages teamwork over individual accomplishment
• Displays a positive "never quit" attitude
• Always tried to improve and develop new skills
• Shows satisfactory school performance

JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING DYLAN FOR HONORING JOHN'S NAME

S.K.A.T.E. RECOGNITION NIGHT

(Skaters Keep Achieving Through Education)

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FOOD, PRIZES AND

CELEBRATION OF YOUR HARD WORK – BOTH ON THE ICE AND IN THE CLASSROOM

FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER:

MINNESOTA HOCKEY LEGEND - LOU NANNE

DATE:                        Monday, February 27, 2012

TIME:                         6:00-7:00 – CHECK-IN, FOOD & BOOK SIGNING WITH LOU NANNE

                                 7:00 –Speakers: Elk River Varsity and ERYHA Jr. Gold Seniors, Mr. Lou Nanne

7:45 - PRIZES BEGIN (must be present to win prizes)

LOCATION:                  ELK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL -CAFÉ COMMONS AREA (enter through the main door)

AT LEAST ONE PARENT/ADULT MUST ACCOMPANY SKATER - NO SIBLINGS

New to this year’s banquet - $3 charge for per parent attending – must be paid with registration

(additional S.K.A.T.E. information and the registration form can be found under FORMS on the website)

Minnesota Hockey Announces Rule Changes

Minnesota Hockey Members,   In light of recent injuries in high school hockey and with continuing efforts to reduce the risks involved in hockey, the Minnesota Hockey Board of Directors adopted the following rule changes.  Effective Wednesday, January 25, 2012, the minimum penalty for boarding and checking from behind infractions will be increased.  The first level of penalty for Boarding, Rule 603, will become a major and a Checking from Behind, Rule 608, will become a major plus a misconduct.  These changes apply to all Minnesota Hockey sanctioned league, tournament and exhibition (scrimmage) games and will be in effect until the end of the 2011-12 season (July 31, 2012).  The effectiveness of these changes will be evaluated going forward.   These rule changes are being adopted on a pilot basis and all rules and definitions in the USA Hockey  2011-13 Official Rules of Ice Hockey book remain in effect.  Only the first levels of penalties for the two infractions stated above are increased.  Officials need to make these calls and must have the support of the coaches and parents if increasing the consequences for boarding and checking from behind is to have a positive effect.   These revised rules are only part of what is needed to make hockey as safe as possible.  A culture change is required that will no longer encourage dangerous and intimidation play.  Parents, coaches, officials, players and administrators, need to work together, to make that change.  Education, skill development and respect (Fair Play) are key in making the culture change and Minnesota Hockey is committed to continuing to provide leadership in these areas.   During this pilot, HEP Fair Point calculations are not changing. When tabulating total Fair Play penalty minutes, the "equivalency" penalty minute for the first level boarding and checking from behind remain the same;  Boarding, 2 minute minor and checking from behind, 2 minute minor and 10 minute misconduct.   The announcement below provides additional background.     Hockey is a great game and wouldn't be possible without all of the efforts of coaches, officials, administrator and parents.  For all your work we say thank you and ask for your cooperation in implementing these changes.   Thank you,   Dave Margenau President, Minnesota Hockey

Support Jack Jablonski

To support Jack Jablonski and his family, go to the new website created via the link below.

http://www.jabby13.com/ or www.jackspledge.com

Support Jenna Privette

Donations can be made to the "Jenna Privette Fund" at any Anchor Bank location or at St. Croix Lutheran High School.

FLYER FOR GC POND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

Updated Goalie Page

CLICK HERE

Please Join In and Congratulate

Ryan Eason

while he is recognized during the Chicago Blackhawks vs. MN Wild game

on Wednesday, December 14th at 6:30pm

for this years

3M EXCELLENCE IN  COACHING AWARD

Ryan has put in countless hours on his own personal time in previous years and currently, to help ERYHA grow our upcoming Mite Program.  He as also taken time to coach multiple teams from Mites to Bantams during which he primarily focused on our ERYHA goalies.  Currently, the ERYHA Mite Director, Ryan still puts in volunteer hours while the Mites adopt the MN Hockey sponsored ADM Program.  He also should be recognized for his efforts in putting together, along with Brian Ballenger, Lyle Slawson, and many others, the very successful Learn To Skate Program for our upcoming young hockey players.

CONGRATULATIONS RYAN AND WE ARE HAPPY THAT YOU ARE BEING RECOGNIZED FOR ALL OF YOUR EFFORTS!!!

Please take time to read the document titled "Perspective" at the top of the Mite page.
CLICK HERE

Some of the features of the program are as follows:

• Free for all kids age 6 and under
• $40.00 USA Hockey insurance fee for all kids age 7-9
• Free equipment rental (limited quantities)
• 12 on ice sessions from October - February (schedule to be posted soon)
• End of the season certificate and prize for all skaters
• Fun Atmosphere for all kids

How do I register?

• You can register online or at our open house on Saturday September 17, 2011 from 1-4 PM at the Elk River Ice Arena

What paperwork do I need to turn in if I register online?

• Completed "Consent to Treat form"
• Copy of certified Birth Certificate
• Copy of Registration Confirmation Page

Do I have to participate in the mandatory volunteer program in the association?

• No you are not required to participate if your children are only in the "Learn to Skate" program
• If you have kids in other levels of the association, then you will have to participate for those skaters.

Do I have to sell calendars as part of the ERYHA mandatory fundraiser?

• No, "Learn to Skate" participants are not required to participate in this fundraiser

Please check the Coaches Corner Page

All interested coaches, please fill out the 2011-2012 Coaching Application

by August 1st, 2011.

You can mail these to the address indicated on the form.

We thank you for your interest and your dedication to the youth players.

NOTICE OF MEETING LOCATION CHANGE:

THE ERYHA MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD AT THE ELK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM 105
AS OF OCTOBER 20TH

The board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month

MEETINGS BEGIN AT 6:30PM
 
MAIN ENTRANCE - TURN LEFT - CONFERENCE ROOM 105 

LEFT OFF COMMONS AREA

McCoy's Pub

AND

TimeOut Bar & Grill

 in Downtown Elk River

are a proud sponsors of Elk River Youth Hockey

McCoy's MENU

TimeOut's Website

~  COME IN AND ENJOY THE FOOD AND FUN  ~

PULL TABS PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO ERYHA

TO HELP WITH ASSOCIATION COSTS

On Tuesday August 10th, Jon McLaughlin passed away suddenly.

We lost a close friend, coach and former ERYHA President.

Jon was a big part of the Elk River Association and will be greatly missed.

He has coached, managed, led the ERYHA Board and donated hundreds of hours to help our association succeed.

He touched many lives in his short life and we are all better off for having known him.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tammi, Jered, Jordan and Blake during this difficult time.

A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN SET UP AND CAN BE SENT TO:

ERYHA

c/o JON McLAUGHLIN

PO BOX 193, ELK RIVER, MN  55330

CLICK HERE

New Elk River Hockey Car Decals are now available!

$5.00 each

Available by contacting Tammy at tammya24@yahoo.com

Great for your ER Hockey fan!

New Hockey Article from Let's Play Hockey 

• Children in Sports
• Not All Kids are Hockey Superstars
• Sportsmanship Video

Parents, did you know that there were 35,324 boys and 8,361 girls registered to play youth hockey in Minnesota last season?  Did you kow that there were about 6,200 boys and 3,900 girls playing high school hockey?  Did you know that there were about 250 Minnesota boys and about 95 Minnesota girls on D1 college hockey rosters?  Did you know there were 20 Minnesota born players in the NHL and that the first professional women's team in Minnesota began only this year?

The chances of your son or daughter getting a D1 college scholarship is minute.  The chances of your son or daughter playing professional hockey are miniscule.

While children can and should have dreams they, and you, should understand the long odds that exist.  They, and you, should also understand the hours and years of hard work involved beyond scheduled practices and games in order to make those dreams come true.

Please visit our Hockey Education Program (HEP) page to learn more about keeping youth hockey and youth sports in general in perspective.

Hockey should be fun for kids, not work!  After all, it is a game.