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Author: Christina Libs
pacing myself to play hockey for the next 70 years
Sign up for MGHA HoliGays – December 1st 2024
11/28 Update: Scheduling miscommunication, Cap Ice only had us down for one hour on Rink B. So let’s all hop on the ice for some puck-handling practice alongside the Goalie-Curious clinic!
Thanksgiving Sunday, December 1st
5:00-6:00 PM: Goalie Curious Clinic, 1/3 of the ice
- Are you interested in *trying* goalie *maybe* just this *one* time?
- Satisfy your curiosity with the help of experienced goalies who will teach the basics during this clinic.
5:00-6:00 PM: Shooting/Passing/Puck-handling Practice, 2/3 of the ice
- Led by Avery and Christina L.
6PM-Onward: Social at an MGHA Sponsor – join for a drink and bite nearby the rink!
Sign up for 12/1 - Thanksgiving
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2024 Team Reveal – October 20th Sign Up
NOTE: All players are welcome these scrimmages to get to know others at your level *just* before teams are revealed. We encourage you to attend team reveal night <3 and will post rosters on the website *after* these events.
| Rink A: 4:30 – 5:30 PM: L1 Scrimmage 5:40 – 6:40 PM: L1 Scrimmage 7:30 – 8:30 PM: 🎉 Team Reveal 🎉 – The entire league will be together to announce rosters and meet your team IRL. | Rink B: 5:10 – 6:10 PM: L2 Scrimmage 6:20 – 7:20 PM: L3 Scrimmage 8:30 – 9:30 PM: L2/L3 Scrimmage – Stick around to watch with your new team! |
Sign up for 10/20 - Team Reveal Scrimmages
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2024 Preseason – October 13th Sign Ups
NOTE: Bring a light and dark jersey to scrimmages. You can sign up for a side but may have to switch sides to balance rosters.
| Rink A: 5:00 – 6:00 PM: L3 Scrimmage 6:10 – 7:10 PM: L2/L3 Scrimmage 7:20 – 8:20 PM: L1/L2 Scrimmage – For both new and returning players. | Rink B: 5:10 – 6:10 PM: L2 Scrimmage 6:20 – 7:20 PM: L1 Scrimmage – For both new and returning players. 7:30 – 8:30 PM: Flex Ice Time – Likely not needed. Will adjust as necessary. |
Sign up for 10/13 - Preseason
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2024 Preseason – October 6th Sign Ups
NOTE: Evaluations are required for new-to-MGHA players and returning players wanting to play up a level from last year and need a re-evaluation of skills. Contact Hockey Operations (hops@madisongayhockey.org) if you cannot attend required evaluations OR if you have a unique situation or question.
| Rink A: 5:00 – 6:00 PM: L1/L2 Player Skills Evaluation -Required for new and level-change players. 6:10 – 7:10 PM: New-to-Hockey Scrimmage -Led by coaches, designed for new players learn essential hockey rules. 7:20 – 8:20 PM: L1/L2 Scrimmage | Rink B: 5:10 – 6:10 PM: L3 Scrimmage 6:20 – 7:20 PM: L2 Evaluations Scrimmage -Required for new and level-change players. 7:30 – 8:30 PM: L1/L2 Scrimmage |
Sign up for 10/6 - Preseason
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2024 Preseason – September 29th Sign Ups
NOTE: Evaluations are required for new-to-MGHA players and returning players wanting to play up a level from last year and need a re-evaluation of skills. Contact Hockey Operations (hops@madisongayhockey.org) if you cannot attend required evaluations OR if you have a unique situation or question.
Rink A:
- 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: L3 Evaluation Scrimmage
- 5:40 PM – 6:10 PM: L2 Skills Station Evaluation
- 6:10 PM – 7:10 PM: L1 Skills Station Evaluation
- 7:20 PM – 8:00 PM: Hockey 101 (Off Ice in the Eagle’s Nest)
Rink B:
- 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM: L2 Scrimmage (Non-Evaluation)
- 6:20 PM – 7:20 PM: L2 Evaluations Scrimmage
- 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: L1 Scrimmage (Non-Evaluation)
Need help? If you have questions about which sessions to sign up for, you can ask your mentor, hockey operations (hops@madisongayhockey.org) or the board (board@madisongayhockey.org). Read the catch-all preseason post with all information..
Sign Up for 9/29 - Preseason
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2024 Preseason – September 22nd Sign Ups
IMPORTANT NOTE: Evaluations are required for new-to-MGHA players and returning players wanting to play up a level from last year and need a re-evaluation of skills. Contact Hockey Operations (hops@madisongayhockey.org) if you cannot attend required evaluations OR if you have a unique situation or question.
| Rink A: 5:00 – 6:00 PM: L3 Player Evaluation Scrimmage -Required for new and level-change players. -Some space is available for L3 players not needing evaluation. 6:10 – 7:40 PM: Goalie Evaluations -Required for all goalies. -Asking for 10-15 experienced shot-takers. 7:50 – 8:50 PM: L2/L3 Scrimmage -Sign up for a side. -Bring a light and a dark jersey. | Rink B: 5:10 – 6:10 PM: Clinic: New-to-Skating / New-to-Hockey -Led by coaches, learn skills for L1 play in a low pressure environment. 6:20 – 7:20 PM: L2 Clinic -Led by coaches, learn skills for L2 play. 7:30 – 8:30 PM: L1/L2 Clinic -Led by coaches, learn skills for L1/L2 play. 8:40 – 9:40 PM: L1 Clinic -Led by coaches, learn skills for L1/L2 play. |
Sign Up for 9/22 - Preseason
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2024 Preseason – September 15th Sign Ups
NOTE: Bring a light and dark jersey for scrimmages.
| Rink A: 4:30 – 5:30 PM: L2 Scrimmage 5:40 – 6:40 PM: L2 Scrimmages 6:50 – 7:50 PM: L1 Scrimmage – Returning Players ONLY | Rink B: 5:00 – 6:00 PM: New-to-Skating / New-to-Hockey Clinic -Coach-led clinic for new players in a low pressure environment. 6:10 – 7:10 PM: L2/L3 Small Space Drills -Led by experienced skaters. 7:20 – 8:20 PM: L3 Scrimmage |
Sign Up for 9/15 - Preseason
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2024 Preseason – September 8th Sign Up
Rink A:
- 3:30 PM – New-to-MGHA Player Orientation
- Off-ice, required for new-to-MGHA players, mentors welcome!
- 4:30 PM – Gear up in the Locker Room
- Mentors are welcome to join their new players to help gear up safely.
- 5:00 PM – New-to-Skating / New-to-Hockey
- Learn hockey essentials in this low pressure environment designed for new players.
Need Help? If you have questions about which sessions to sign up for, check in with your mentor, hockey operations (hops@madisongayhockey.org) or the board (board@madisongayhockey.org). Read the catch-all preseason post with all information.
Sign Up for 9/8 - Preseason
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MGHA Thanksgiving Social and Scrimmage Signups
Hey MGHA,
We don’t have regular games this weekend – but we have ice for cross-level scrimmages and we’ll have a potluck social up at the Eagle’s Nest. Let’s get festive and fill up on fun with the MGHA Fam this holiday! <3 <3 <3
Potluck Social – sign-up here
If you’re interested in snacking and socializing between scrimmages, we’ll have an informal potluck upstairs. Bring a dish, a game, a drink, a snack, leftovers, or just come and hang out! Sign-up here with more instructions.
Note: Points if you bring your own tupperware and cutlery to dish up your potluck plate—less waste is great! We’ll have some paper plates and napkins at the rink as well.
Scrimmage Signups – Rink A, All day
- 5:00pm – 6:00pm: L1/L2 Scrimmage, bench coaches welcome
- 6:10pm – 7:10pm: L2/L3 Scrimmage
- 7:20pm – 8:20pm: L2/L3 Scrimmage
- 8:30pm – 9:30pm: L1/L2 Scrimmage, bench coaches welcome
- Sign up for one scrimmage, one side below – HOps will adjust for balance if needed.
- On Friday the 24th you can sign up for another scrimmage. If we get full fast, we may add another ice time on rink B.
- Wear your favorite light (white, gray, yellow, orange) or dark (black, brown, maroon, purple, blue) jersey.
Opening and Closing: Sign up to volunteer for these shifts below to help the night go smoothly.
Questions or requests? Contact Greta or Christina from HOps!
2023 Thanksgiving Social + Scrimmages
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