Author: Christina Libs

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
  1. Sign up for one scrimmage, one side below – HOps will adjust for balance if needed.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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2023 MGHA Preseason – October 8th Sign Up

Schedule

Sign up for one session. If there are spots still available in the 24 hours leading up to sessions, you may sign up for another.

  • 5:10 PM – L1 Style Scrimmage, Rink B
  • 6:20 PM – New-to-Hockey Structured Scrimmage, led by Tim T, Rink B
    • Hockey 101 will be held immediately after around 7:30 PM (likely in the Eagle’s Nest or lobby)
  • 6:30 PM – L2 Style Scrimmage, Rink A
  • 7:30 PM – L3 Style Scrimmage, Rink B
  • 7:40 PM – Make Up Evaluations for All Levels
  • 8:40 PM – L2 Style Scrimmage, Rink B

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2023 MGHA Preseason – October 1st Sign Up

Reminder: Help Hockey Happen – update your profile with interest to be a captain, coach, or gameday volunteer. We still need over 140 players to fill this out – help us wrangle y’all cats <3.

L1 and L2 Evaluations Night – Rink A and Rink B

Sign up for one 20 minute session, if you intend to play for either level.

  • 5:00 – 5:20 PM: Session 1
  • 5:20 – 5:40 PM: Session 2
  • 5:40 – 6:00 PM: Session 3
  • 6:00 – 6:20 PM: Session 4
  • 6:20 – 6:40 PM: Session 5
  • BREAK – Zamboni
  • 7:00 – 7:20 PM: Session 6
  • 7:20 – 7:40 PM: Session 7
  • 7:40 – 8:00 PM: Session 8
  • 8:00 – 8:20 PM: Session 9
  • 8:20 – 8:40 PM: Session 10
  • 8:40 – 9:00 PM: Wrap Up

Help Evals Happen – 90 1.5h shifts to fill

Sign up for a volunteer shift (4:30-6, 6-7:30, 7:30-9) to note results for an evaluation stations – show up on time and you’ll get direct guidance on what to do. If we don’t have enough people sign up for shifts, we will staff folks based on their responses to their profile preference.

Need help?

  • If you cannot attend evaluations, sign up for the general makeup evals scheduled for October 8th OR contact hops@madisongayhockey.org if you cannot make any time work with your schedule.
  • If you have issues with the signups, please contact the website@ email listserv.
  • If you have questions about which sessions to sign up for, check with your mentor, hockey operations (hops@) or the board (board@madisongayhockey.org).

Sign up for 10/1 - L1 and L2 Evaluations

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