2012-01-30T08:00:00.001-08:00

UPDATED SCHEDULE 1/30/2012
***Dryland after practice on Thursdays. Additional days to be added!
Extra off ice / dryland on Wednesday and Friday 6:30 – 8:00pm @ Anaheim Ice. $5 each
Date	Start	End	Rink	Teams
2/2/2012	6:00pm	7:00pm	Westminster	12AAA/14AAA
2/4/2012	3:50pm	4:50pm	KHS	12aa/12AAA/14aa
2/5/2012	10:20am	11:50am	Westminster	Vs Stars
2/10/2012	6:40pm	7:40pm	Anaheim Ice	12AAA / 10u
2/11/2012	5:50pm	6:50pm	Anaheim Ice	Skate-A-Thon
2/12/2012	3:15pm	4:45pm	SDIA	@ SDIA
2/16/2012	6:00pm	7:00pm	Westminster	12AAA
2/17 – 2/20	TBD	TBD	KHS	Tourney Game
2/17 – 2/20	TBD	TBD	KHS	Tourney Game
2/17 – 2/20	TBD	TBD	KHS	Tourney Game
2/17 – 2/20	TBD	TBD	KHS	Tourney Game
2/17 – 2/20	TBD	TBD	KHS	Tourney Game
2/23/2012	6:00pm	7:00pm	Westminster	12AAA / 14AAA
2/24/2012	6:40pm	7:40pm	Anaheim Ice	Scrimmage?
2/24/2012	7:50pm	8:50pm	Anaheim Ice	Scrimmage?
2/25/2012	4:40pm	5:40pm	Anaheim Ice	12AAA
3/1/2012	6:00pm	7:00pm	Westminster	12AAA / Sq A1
3/2/2012	6:40pm	7:40pm	Anaheim Ice	12AAA

3/28 – 4/1/2012 NATIONALS IN MARLBOROUGH, MA

2011-12-05T06:51:00.000-08:00

Lady Ducks E-Newsletter # 3

THE STATE OF LD HOCKEY:

To all teams: The January thru February Ice Slots will be available by next weekend. We are waiting for them from the Rinks.

Lady Ducks had a strong Fall season with our younger teams showing individual skill improvement in the start of the season. National-Bound Teams at 12u, 14u, 16u and 19s are all working hard and showing their strengths in the SCAHA boys league, as well as at tournaments. The Manon Rheaume Invitational in Detroit was AWESOME! Not only was the event well run but it also gave the AAA 14s, 16s and 19s great competition and well-needed games vs. elite girls' teams. I am very proud of the level of sportsmanship and skill that our teams showed that weekend.

Winning vs. Development: Parents sometimes feel frustrated when the girls teams don't win vs. the boys teams. I want to take this time to remind you that we do not play in the scaha league to get wins. Most teams win less than 5 games a season and for some its a challenge to earn 1 win or tie. That is NOT the goal of playing in the travel league. The girls and coaches gain valuable knowledge about speed of play, skills and decision making during these games that typically push the team to the limit.

We could declare LOWER competitive levels for our teams and "win more" but there are a lot of factors that affect SCAHA and if we were going in and beating too many teams there would be a greater negative response from the boys/youth teams. It is a GREAT alternative for squirt/peewee and bantam girls to add the IN HOUSE league to your experience. The Anaheim league is low key, you get lots of time on the puck, and can work on USING skills in a game situation which may be harder to do in a scaha game.

We have used the In House -to- Travel League system for 10 years now, and it has been very supportive of the development of our players. We have several 96 and younger players who were able to gain confidence through these "slower" games from 8u, 10u and so on... and later apply those skills to girls elite hockey. In fact, MOST of our 1996 girls will be college ready hockey players and have been very competitive in SCAHA, yet started in the house league at 8's and 10s.

So, remember, when the score is a little high because the super star boy gets another double shift and buries one, remind yourself that we don't operate that way and our goals are long term for the benefit of the girls. (those peewee B boys do NOT go on to play college hockey! LD girls DO!).

WHAT's NEWS:

HOLIDAY Team Parties are coming soon!! Don't forget to be involved and make the Team Experience a positive one!

Connecticut Polar Bear Tournament is 3 weeks away. Brrrr!!!

The MLK Tournament in San Jose is 6 weeks away. All teams should be enrolled and paid at this time.

Pacific District Championships are coming soon: February 23-26, 2012. The 12aa, 14aa, 16aaa and 19aaa teams will be traveling up to the Great White North to compete and earn a birth to the National Championships, at the end of March.

The Rinks are holding some Winter 3 on 3 and clinics for the week before the AAA trip to Connecticut. Anyone who is interested should contact the rinks or go to Anaheimice.com

The 14uAAA team just came off a sound beating of the 16AAA Lady Leafs, 11-2. Woot!

During Thanksgiving the 14uaaa, 16uaaa and 19aaa players teamed up as 2 mixed teams and both teams played off in the Final game. It was a great opportunity to stay on the ice over the Thanksgiving holiday.

TEAM BLOGS:

14u blog - http://ladyducks14u.blogspot.com/
12u blog - http://ladyducks12u.blogspot.com/

10u blog - www.ladyducks10u.shutterfly.com

(you will need a shutterfly login)

USA HOCKEY 18U WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM NEWS:

Annie Pankowski (94) and Kaliya Johnson (94) were both named to the USA Women's 18u National team and are set to compete at the 18u World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic December 31, 2011 - January 7, 2012

ANAHEIM LADY DUCKS HEAD TO COLLEGE:

The following senior Lady Ducks have signed college NCAA National Letters of Intent:

Dylanne Crugnale - Harvard

Celine Whitlinger - Penn State

Micayla Catanzariti - Penn State

Kaliya Johnson - Boston College

Lauren Kilroy - Mercyhurst

Lexi Romanchuk (Sharks/Ducks) - Providence

Annie Pankowski (Junior) - committed to Univ. of Wisconsin, 2013

Additional Division I & III student athletes to be named later!

ANAHEIM LADY DUCKS IN COLLEGE:

Congratulations to LD ALUMNI who each have already scored goals and multiple points in their freshman season!!

Amanda Simpson - Neumann College 2G 1 A 3 points

Alison Pankowski - Princeton Univ. 1G 6 A 7 points

Camille Corbin - Union 2G 1A 3 points

Jessica Hon - St. Lawrence U. 3G 3A 6 points

Krista Manzanares Holy Cross Goaltender: Started her season off 3-0 with a .961 save percentage!!

Taylor Volpe is enjoying her sophomore year at Colgate and currently has 8 points on the season!

Megan Myers is also a standout at Utica with 5 goals and 10 assists in her sophomore season!

Sophomore defenseman Nicole Laurel-Silva also with 1 goal for Buffalo State.

There are more LD's out there!!! Please let us know if someone needs mentioning!!!

UPCOMING COLLEGE SHOWCASES:

All sophomores, juniors and seniors who plan to play college hockey should look to attend the following showcases:

1) Beantown Summer Classic - showcase. July 27-29, 2012 The Lady Ducks will take a multi-birthyear group of High School players, born 1994-1998. Priority will be given to 2012-13 sophomores - seniors. There will be a tryout if there are more than 15 + 2 interested. Kelly Katorji, who also runs the Prospects showcase has held a team spot for us and expects about 70 colleges both, Division I and III to attend.

2) Toronto Prospects NOW called "Rush Hockey Showcase" First Weekend of JUNE, 2012.

All girls interested in playing college hockey should be planning to attend these events.

LADY DUCKS FUNDRAISERS:

CURRENT FUNDRAISER: See's Candy Sales, ends this weekend!

Late January Fundraiser: Skate-a-thon. Date and details TBA, soon.

The Skate-a-thon fundraiser is a great way to raise funds for the District tournaments/Nationals and Spring tournaments for the younger teams.

All parents/players who are in need of financial assistance should be participating in every LD fundraiser. Every $50-100 helps you reach the goals for team and individual expenses for the season!

GIRLS HOCKEY DAY = SUCCESS !!

We had 20+ girls attend Girls Hockey Day. 12 of them have since signed up for Initiation or Learn to Play Hockey sessions. Looking forward to their participation as Lady Ducks in the future. We have the numbers to potentially do TWO 10u teams next year!! WOW!

PRACTICE AND GAME PRCEDURES:
All Lady Ducks should be dressing in their locker rooms, even if they arrive late for any reason. We have locker attendants and the girls need to bond and organize themselves as a team. Proper LD attire should be worn at all LD practices and games. LD gear/spirit wear is an important part of being a TEAM!! Tournament souvenir sweatshirts, etc.. are acceptable too !!

LESSONS, STREGNTH & CONDITIONING AND CLINIC ATTENDANCE:

Contact Coach Caroline if you want to take part in Monday Night conditioning at Westminster ICE. The group works out from 7-8pm. She can be reached at caroline@marchanthockey.com

Jessica Hawkins has been hired at Athletic Republic and is looking to form training groups for Lady Ducks and other hockey athletes. If you would like more information, contact her at JessHawkins17@gmail.com

Other Lessons/Instruction contacts:

Dani Ramirez: Fridays 450-550 pm at WESTMINSTER, danielle.ramirez28@gmail.com

Kathy McGarrigle: Mondays and Thursdays skating 4-440, sticktime 450-550 pm) at WESTMINSTER LadyDucksCoach@aol.com 714.342.7347

Tracy Frazer: Tuesdays, skating 4-440, sticktime 450-550 pm. Traf17@aol.com 909.374.2105

Jessica Hawkins: Skating and Sticktimes (various) Jesshawkins17@gmail.com

David Freeze: Goalie Instruction, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. dukla32@hotmail.com

SEND ALL CORRECTIONS OR INFORMATION FOR FUTURE NEWSLETTERS TO: LADYDUCKSCOACH@AOL.COM

THANKS!

Girls Camp 2011

2011-07-16T12:48:00.001-07:00

Attached is the link to this year's Girls camp for those who have not yet registered for it. Please register soon as Coach Kathy expects 100% participation in this camp.

Girls Camp Information

Skating & Stick Time Training With Coach Kathy

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Coach Kathy will be at Westminster Ice on Thursdays from 4:00pm to 4:40pm for skating skills followed by sticktime skills from 4:50pm to 5:50pm for 14U AAA.

Cost is the Rink Fee plus $20 for sticktime session or Rink Fee plus $25 for both the Skating and Sticktime instruction.

Coach Kathy can possibly add Monday slot if there is enough interest.

Contact Coach Kathy at LadyDucksCoach@aol.com if you want to attend one of her sessions.

Westminster Ice Sticktime Information

Lady Ducks 12u AAA

Girls Camp 2011

Skating & Stick Time Training With Coach Kathy