2022 Spring Youth Hockey Programs
Spring 3v3 – Peewee 12U
Wednesdays, April 6th-May 25th – 6:45-7:45 pm (eight weeks)
Peewee-aged players will play weekly 3v3 games on a half sheet of ice using the half-ice boards. Players develop hockey sense and maximize puck touches in the 3v3 format.
Open to birth years 2009 and 2010.
Please have a white and black jersey available for use. Staff will create teams based on skill level and will make every attempt to create parity among teams.
Cost: $205 Goalies: $105
Spring 4v4 – Squirt 10U
Wednesdays, April 6th-May 25th – 5:30-6:30 pm (eight weeks)
Squirt-aged players will play weekly 3v3 games on a half sheet of ice using the half-ice boards. Players develop hockey sense and maximize puck touches in the 4v4 format.
Open to birth years 2012 and 2011.
Please have a white and black jersey available for use. Staff will create teams based on skill level and will make every attempt to create parity among teams.
Cost: $205 Goalies: $105
Termite and Mite Spring Session
Wednesdays, April 6th-May 25th – 4-5 pm (eight weeks)
Open to 2017-2013 birth years who have termite or mite house hockey experience, or Learn to Play participants who have a recommendation from the hockey director or Learn to Play coaches.
Players take part in a variety of drills and games aimed at improving forward and backward skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting. Players will build on the skills they learned during the winter season.
Cost: $150
Spring Power Skating
This program is for players who have at least one season of experience in our winter house or travel hockey programs. Learn to Play participants interested in this program should consult the hockey director prior to registration.
Session 1: Mondays, April 4th-April 25th ( four weeks, registration opens February 11th)
Session 2: Mondays, May 2nd-May 23rd (four weeks, registration opens March 7th)
Squirt (2012 and 2011 birth years – 5:15-6 pm
Peewee (2009 and 2010 birth years) and Bantam and High School (2003-2008 birth years) 6:15-7 pm
Players will spend each 45-minute session drilling skating techniques with instruction from professional figure skating coaches and other MAYHA skating coaches. Each program will be capped at 30 skaters to allow for quality instruction and proper player to coach ratios.
Coach Bios
Carly Dahms grew up and skated in St.Paul Minnesota prior to moving to Missoula for college in 2019. She was a competitive figure skater for 14 years and has been coaching for 7. She currently runs cross country and track for the University of Montana where she is also studying MIS and Environmental Studies.
Ryan Yearous has been teaching Power Skating in Missoula for almost 15 years. During that time he has worked with all levels of players in youth and adult hockey. He holds his Hockey 1 & 2 Certifications with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA). Ryan grew up in Minnesota as a competitive figure skater, achieving the highest levels in multiple disciplines. He coaches with the Missoula Figure Skating Club. He has been on the ice for over 30 years as a skater, player, and coach. He started playing GHL hockey when he moved out for school at UM. Ryan currently serves as President of the Missoula Area Youth Hockey Association (MAYHA) Board of Directors and is excited to be part of a growing organization.
Eamon Spiegelberg is a Montana native and a former Missoula Bruins hockey player from its origination. He has over 20+ years of playing hockey and 15+ years of coaching. Eamon also serves on the MAYHA Board of Directors and is a member of the MAHA High-Performance Committee.
Eamon is driven in seeing Missoula hockey grow and showcasing the talent our city & state have to offer.
Cost: $105/session
Bantam and High School Spring Hockey
Sundays, April 3rd – May 22nd; 4:45, 6, and 7:15 pm start times
Open to 2008-2003 birth years.
Bantam and high school players can wind down from the winter season with weekly games every Sunday evening. There is no checking allowed in the spring program, which allows younger players to improve their skills against more experienced players. Bench coaches are volunteers who will keep the focus on fun.
The first night of the program will be scrimmages. Players will receive an email letting them know which ice time to show up to within one week of the program start date. Teams will be finalized and the league will begin on the second week of the program. Please look for emails from the hockey director, or check DASH to see your team assignment and schedule.
Cost: $205, Goalies: $105
Register
Players must register for programs based on their birth year. Please read the description for the program to determine which program they may register for. Some exceptions will be made but must be approved by the Youth Hockey Director.
Players will need a 2021-2022 USA Hockey number to register for spring programs.
Online: Register online through our registration website.
Every registration fee includes a $5 capital improvement fund fee that goes towards future rink capital projects.
See our Financial Policies for information on registration refunds.
Contact
Grace Hoene, Youth Hockey Director
Cell: 612-384-5108
Email: grace@glaciericerink.com
