Category: Hockey Ops

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 Preseason – November 3rd Scrimmage Sign-Up

Rink A:
5:00 – 7:10 PM: L2 Practices
– Four L2 teams practice. See schedule page for teams and times.

7:20 – 8:20 PM: All L1 Practice
– Players will rotate through stations to focus on hockey basics with advanced actions available to those who are a little more skilled.

8:30 – 9:30 PM: Potential Scrimmage Slot
– If the L2 scrimmage fills up, we’ll open up another slot for an L1/L2 scrimmage. 		Rink B:

5:10 – 7:20 PM: L3 Practices
– All L3 teams practice. See schedule page for times.

7:30 – 8:30 PM: L2 Scrimmage




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 11/3 - Practice Week 2

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2024 Preseason – October 27th Scrimmage Sign-Up

Rink A:
5:00 – 8:20 PM: L1 Practices
– All L1 teams practice. See schedule page for times.

8:30 – 9:30 PM: L2 Scrimmage
– Please allow those L2 skaters without practices tonight priority to this scrimmage. If open spots remain on Sunday, other L2 skaters may attend.		Rink B:

5:10 – 7:20 PM: L2 Practices
– Four L2 teams practice. See schedule page for times and teams.

7:30 – 8:30 PM: L3 Scrimmage

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 10/27 - Practice Week 1

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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!
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 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.
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 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
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.

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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..

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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.
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 9/22 - 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
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 9/15 - Preseason

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