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The Official Scorecard of Moorhead Youth Hockey Volume XV Issue 4 December, 2017 MYHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018 Brian Stavenger President Executive Committee - Facilities Mike Simonich Vice

Treasurer Executive Committee-Facilities Equipment Co-Chair Rachel Alderson Fundraising Sara Owen Fundraising Josh Krieg Membership Tournaments Robby Lundbohm Membership - Tournaments Tim Kolehmainen

Hockey Committee Office Hours 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Phone: 218.233.5021 Moorhead Youth Hockey will once again be a part of Giving Hearts Day, 2018!

We are excited to be a part of the biggest charity day of the year where non-profits are impacted greatly by the generosity of their supporters. Last year over 300 area non-profits raised $10.

1 The Official Scorecard of Moorhead Youth Hockey Volume XV Issue 4 December, 2017 MYHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brian Stavenger President Executive Committee - Facilities Mike Simonich Vice President Executive Committee-Facilities Anne Norris Gaming Manager Rob Gramer Executive Director Elli Laurila Board Secretary, Office Manager Dennis Bushy Arena Manager, Scheduler Chad Marsden Treasurer Executive Committee-Facilities Equipment Co-Chair Rachel Alderson Fundraising Sara Owen Fundraising Josh Krieg Membership Tournaments Robby Lundbohm Membership - Tournaments Tim Kolehmainen Tournament Co-Director Evan Marty Tournament Co-Director Equipment Co-Chair Jeremy Gregoire Hockey Director Sean Bertie In House Hockey Director Jon Ammerman Hockey Committee Whitney Restemayer Hockey Committee Office Hours 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Phone: Moorhead Youth Hockey will once again be a part of Giving Hearts Day, 2018! Moorhead Youth Hockey will once again be a participant of Giving Hearts Day. This event will take place on Thursday, February 8th, We are excited to be a part of the biggest charity day of the year where non-profits are impacted greatly by the generosity of their supporters. Last year over 300 area non-profits raised $10.69M on Giving Hearst Day! We will be hosting a Giving Hearts Day event at the arena on Thursday, February 8th with some fun activities planned. You will be able to come and participate at the arena or simply donate online. Our Giving Hearts Day drive this year will be focused on raising funds for arena improvements. In past years we were able to use the funds raised during Giving Hearts day for the locker room improvements of new flooring, benches, and paint. We look forward to seeing you at the rink for a fun day of activities and participate in this incredible day of giving! Rob Gramer MYHA Executive Director

Cullen Hockey Center Project Update Construction The Design team made up of the architect, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers are finalizing the plans for Phase 1 to be sent out for bid in

Funding Phase 1 ($3M) is being funded by the City of Moorhead and MYHA through a bond issuance which has been approved by the City of Moorhead! Phase 2 ($5M) will be funded by money raised by MYHA.

2 Cullen Hockey Center Project Update Construction The Design team made up of the architect, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers are finalizing the plans for Phase 1 to be sent out for bid in February. You can expect to see work being done shortly after wrapping up our season! Funding Phase 1 ($3M) is being funded by the City of Moorhead and MYHA through a bond issuance which has been approved by the City of Moorhead! Phase 2 ($5M) will be funded by money raised by MYHA. Of the $5M needed we currently have $1.5M pledged and are working closely with other interested corporate partners, grant opportunities, and individual donors to get the remaining $3.5M needed to complete the project. We will need the support of alumni and members to help get to our goal. If you are interested in contributing to this project contact Rob Gramer at or rob@moorheadyouthhockey.com Thank You This project is not possible without the support of community partners and supporters of MYHA. Thank you to all of the following for their contributions to this project and their commitment to the future of our community and our kids! The City of Moorhead Terry and Matt Cullen Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau Thank You For Your Support Brian Stavenger - President Mike Simonich - Vice President Chad Marsden - Treasurer Rob Gramer - Executive Director MYHA Board of Directors Look for monthly project updates in future MYHA newsletters.

Mark your Calendar: Check our website for exact practice/game times and more info! Jan 5-7...15 UA Sweet Potato Tournament Jan 12-14..PWA Fried Potato Tournament Jan 15.RAFFLE TICKET STUBS DUE!

com Click on Association Events on the left RECYCLING NOTICE: You are welcome to bring your aluminum cans to Minnkota Recycling and tell them they are for Moorhead Youth Hockey.

! (Almost) Famous Denny Quotes: Of all the paths you take in life, Make sure some of them are dirt DON T THROW THOSE DEAD INK CARTRIDGES!

We earn cash for each one we turn in for recycling/refilling so it's an easy way for us to make money for our organization! Accepting small and large cartridges!

3 Mark your Calendar: Check our website for exact practice/game times and more info! Jan UA Sweet Potato Tournament Jan PWA Fried Potato Tournament Jan 15.RAFFLE TICKET STUBS DUE! Jan 20..Hockey Day Minnesota Jan Squirt Tator Tot Classic Tourney Feb U Curly Fry Classic Tournament Click on Association Events on the left RECYCLING NOTICE: You are welcome to bring your aluminum cans to Minnkota Recycling and tell them they are for Moorhead Youth Hockey. Moorhead Youth Hockey will receive the rebate check back from the cans. Thank you!! (Almost) Famous Denny Quotes: Of all the paths you take in life, Make sure some of them are dirt DON T THROW THOSE DEAD INK CARTRIDGES! Please turn in your used printer ink cartridges to the drop off box in the MYHA lobby. We earn cash for each one we turn in for recycling/refilling so it's an easy way for us to make money for our organization! Accepting small and large cartridges! (sorry, no toner tubes or tanks) MEETING NOTICE The Board of Directors of Moorhead Youth Hockey meets on the third Wednesday of each month. At each meeting the financial records of the association and its gaming subsidiary are available to review by the members of the association. All members are invited to attend. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17th at 7:00 pm at the MYHA Board Room. If you would like to be added to the agenda please contact Elli Laurila at or admin@moorheadyouthhockey.com at least one week prior to the meeting. Parents! Out for a relaxing evening? Stop by one of the MYHA supporters and have fun playing bingo or pull tabs! Gaming is a vital component to reducing costs of youth hockey for the members of Moorhead Youth Hockey Association. Please consider patronizing one of our MYHA gaming sites: Mainline Dave s Southside Moorhead Billiards Red Hen Tap House

4 5 Moments of Adversity: You Can't Bench My Son! By Jessica Christopherson Hockey season doesn t always turn out the way you expect it to. There will be ups and downs, successes and failures. But remember that any bump in the road or initial disappointment can be used as a teachable moment. Sometimes the worst thing you think could happen actually might turn out to be in the best interest of your son or daughter. As a coach for more than 12 years from youth to high school and college, I ve seen some specific scenarios play out time and time again with hockey families. Here are the top five best worst things that could happen to your child this hockey season: He Didn t Make the A Team! Instead of being the disaster we feared, it has been nothing short of amazing. He has flourished on his new team, taken on a leadership role and made many new friends. He has been challenged to find new ways to contribute and raised the level of play for his teammates. His young ego has been put on the shelf and there is a renewed interest in being respected for his work ethic and leadership, not just talent alone. He has set the goal of making the A team next year, but still loving every minute of this season while making some big gains in skill development. She Was Disciplined! My daughter was benched for the entire third period of an important district game last week. When we got home, I asked her about it, expecting to hear a number of excuses and how mad she was at her coach. Instead of complaining and placing blame, she told me that she needed to work harder and be a better teammate. She admitted that she had made a comment to a less talented player and also slashed an opposing player behind the play. I was even more impressed when she mentioned, And I let my team down because I was on the bench. You know what? She s right. She probably doesn t even realize it, but her coach is really having a positive on her attitude and understanding how her behaviors affect others. My Son Was Sidelined! Four weeks off from hockey? When the doctor said those words, I saw the immediate anxiety in my son s eyes. Four weeks is an eternity to an athlete, especially during the season. He instantly feared losing his spot and never catching up to his teammates that would be practicing and playing games without him for an entire month. The first week was the most difficult lots of people asking what happened and having to relive the same story over and over again. Week two brought some normalcy and he started to settle in to some new roles with his teammates. We noticed that he was very active at practices in talking to his teammates and even the coaches. Kudos to them for encouraging him to find alternate ways to contribute! Weeks three and four he stayed engaged at practices and games. He carried a positive attitude and soon he was back on the ice with his teammates. Now, not only is he healthy; he was refreshed and rejuvenated. He had an entirely new approach and appreciation to the game and a tremendous maturity about not taking it for granted. Continued on next page.....

5 Continued from page 3.. My Daughter s Team Lost to the Worst Team in the League! When the horn sounded, my daughter s team had outshot their opponent There was just one problem: they lost. We sat in the stands and watched the girls slamming their sticks in frustration and fighting back tears. We watched the other team celebrate in front of them as though they had just won the Stanley Cup. As the kids filed out of the locker room, many of us wondered what would transpire next. The rest of the week included a couple of practices and then a matchup with a ranked team in our district. Our girls came out on fire and played with an intensity that we hadn t seen before. They played as though every shift was their last and they battled to the whistle on every play. That loss had created in them a sense of urgency; a desire to be at their best at all times, regardless of whom they were playing. Most importantly, it showed them the need to respect each and every team they step onto the ice with. He Was Forced Into a Position Change! My son has always played center. He idolizes college and pro players that play his position.he even focused on honing his skills specifically for the center position this offseason. When his coach moved him back to defense a few weeks ago, we were not sure what to expect, and it wasn t smooth at first. Gradually, we ve come to the realization that it might be the best thing that could have happened. He s been thrust out of his comfort zone, which has forced him into new situations and responsibilities on the ice. He s seeing and thinking the game differently while developing new skills and on-ice awareness. Now he s watching college and pro defensemen more closely and trying to pick up new tricks to apply in practices and games. Throughout the process of learning a new position, he learned how valuable and necessary it was to be a student of the game and to understand what other players are doing and what different responsibilities might be on the ice. We also heard less of the blame game and more of explanations of how plays could break down. His vision on the ice improved, and most importantly, there was now a big picture element to his game. Along with the position change came a newfound understanding that the team needed someone to play defenseman, and the players and coaches respected him for stepping up. And in the long run, no matter which position he s asked to play, he ll be better equipped to excel in more situations. Let Them Learn The moral of the story is simply this: things do not always go as planned, in hockey or in life. The harm comes in not being able to adapt. The best part of each of these scenarios is that the child is the one that ultimately took ownership of the situation and turned it into a positive developmental experience. And if they don t take ownership at first, remember it s our job as parents and coaches to help along their learning curve. The game of hockey can teach them some pretty amazing life lessons. Jessica has more than 12 years of coaching experience at the high school and college levels. She also serves as an instructor at youth and national development camps in the offseason. Jessica is a USA Hockey Level 5 certified coach and the Minnesota Hockey Associate Coach-in-Chief for Female Coach Development. Jeremy Gregoire Hockey Director

6 Make sure to stop by the YHIC booth in the lobby to sign up to win $20,000 in Home Improvements and a chance to win Fargo Force tickets! Fargo Force Youth Night Friday, January 5th vs. Chicago Steel Youth Hockey Players can purchase Reserved Seating for $9.75 SPUD BUDDIES ARE BACK! The Moorhead Girl's Varsity Hockey Team and the Youth Girls are teaming up again for Spud Buddies! As a Spud Buddy, each youth player gets FREE admission to a designated Girls Varsity home game (see schedule below), go out on the ice with the varsity team after their warm-ups, skate out and be introduced with the varsity players for starting line-up and the National Anthem and participate in the huddle cheer around the net prior to the game. We encourage you to stay for the game and cheer on the Spuds! Watch for details from your Parent Coordinator. Rookies: Thursday, January 4 10U-1: Tuesday, January 16 8U-3: Tuesday, January 23 8U-4: Saturday, January 27

12th Annual Cops and Kids Sunday, January 28th, 2018 7:00 pm Moorhead Sports Center South Rink The Moorhead Police Department, along with Moorhead Youth Hockey and Moorhead Public Service, are proud

Twenty youth from Moorhead will play a team of local law enforcement in a friendly exhibition game to foster good relationships between law enforcement and the community.

MYHA Skate with the SPUDs Date and Time Game 1st Intermission Boys Varsity Saturday, Jan 13, 2018 6:00PM Breck Rookie 3 vs Rookie 4 Monday, Jan 15, 2018 6:00PM Andover Rookie 7 vs Rookie 8 Saturday,

7 12th Annual Cops and Kids Sunday, January 28th, :00 pm Moorhead Sports Center South Rink The Moorhead Police Department, along with Moorhead Youth Hockey and Moorhead Public Service, are proud to host the 12th Annual Cops and Kids hockey game. The event will take place at the Moorhead Sports Center Sunday January 28th on the south rink at 7:00pm. Twenty youth from Moorhead will play a team of local law enforcement in a friendly exhibition game to foster good relationships between law enforcement and the community. Admission is free thanks to Moorhead Public Service. In addition, there will be a silent auction and Chuck a Puck, with proceeds going to the Moorhead Police Explorers and Moorhead Youth Hockey. MYHA Skate with the SPUDs Date and Time Game 1st Intermission Boys Varsity Saturday, Jan 13, :00PM Breck Rookie 3 vs Rookie 4 Monday, Jan 15, :00PM Andover Rookie 7 vs Rookie 8 Saturday, Jan 27, :00PM Rogers Rookie 1 vs Rookie 2 Tuesday, Jan 30, :00PM St. Cloud Tech Rookie 9 vs. Rookie 10 Tuesday, Feb 13, :00 PM Bemidji Mite 5 vs Mite 6 Saturday, Feb 17, :00 PM Hill-Murry Back up game Girls Varsity Tuesday, January 23rd 6:00 PM St. Cloud Cathedral 8U-2 vs 8U-3 Saturday January 27th 4:00 PM Bemidji 8U-1 vs 8U-4 Players should meet in the SE corner of the Sports Center with about 10min left in the 1st period. Players should be dressed in their full equipment and ready to go. They will have 5min to play during the 1st intermission. More often than not, the youth players are welcome in the locker room after the games to see the Spuds (just be patient).

Moorhead Youth Hockey 707 SE Main Ave. Moorhead, MN 56560 www.moorheadyouthhockey.com RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED HAVE YOU TURNED IN YOUR RAFFLE TICKET STUBS?

8 Moorhead Youth Hockey 707 SE Main Ave. Moorhead, MN RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED HAVE YOU TURNED IN YOUR RAFFLE TICKET STUBS? Raffle Ticket Stubs deadline is January 15th. Get them off your counter! Turn em in! Drop them off at the office ANYTIME! (If after hours put them in the secure drop-box on the door.)

We are on the Grow! 585 registrants 150 girls (up from 78 just five years ago!) 105 Mites 4 8U teams 6 Peewee teams

We are on the Grow! 585 registrants 150 girls (up from 78 just five years ago!) 105 Mites 4 8U teams 6 Peewee teams The Official Scorecard of Moorhead Youth Hockey Volume XV Issue 3 November, 2017 MYHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018 Brian Stavenger President Executive Committee - Facilities Mike Simonich Vice President