This Blog provides Detroit area youth hockey news. It was originally the blog of the now defunct Detroit Hockey Association, the most affordable youth ice hockey organization in Michigan based at Jack Adams Arena in Detroit. The Clark Park Coalition keeps this tradition alive in Southwest Detroit.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

End of season events: Coaches vs. Players, Annual Banquet, and DHA elections

Hello everyone,
I hope and pray all is well with each one of you!:-)
I have some very important updates for you please save these upcoming dates on your calendar.
I would like to begin by thanking each parent, player, and coach for a wonderful 2011-2012. We appreciate your continued support of the Detroit Hockey Association (DHA) and thank you for the opportunity of allowing us to be a part of your lives through the wonderful game of hockey. I hope and pray it has been a positive experience for you and I am looking forward to an even better 2012-2013 season with your continued support!!!
Next I would like to congratulate and wish the Squirt and Peewee team good luck and continued success in their Spring season!!! Go Dragons!!
Okay now to our important upcoming events. I know many of you are starting to get busy with other sports and activities; there are just a few more very important events that I would like to see all of the players participating in if possible.
Important Dates:
April 28, 2012 (Saturday): Kids vs Coaches game (That's right the kids get to play the coaches in a game please see times for games below)
I-Program vs. Coaches game @ 12pm
Squirt & Peewee vs. Coaches game @ 2pm
May 5, 2012 (Saturday):This will be the last Saturday of skating for both the I-Program & Competitive teams.
May 9, 2012 (Wednesday):The last day of skating for the I-Program for this season
May 10, 2012 (Thursday):The last day of practice for the Squirts & Peewees for this season
* Equipment return for the I-Program:
The I-Program can return equipment May 9-12, 2012. Please remember equipment should be returned clean.
Please look for additional emails and updates regarding some of the above dates.
Volunteers Needed!!!!
Volunteers needed this Saturday, April 28, 2012 10am-2pm, which is Motor-City Makeover Day. Each organization within the ABC complex is required to clean-up their specific area inside and outside. We need your help!!! We especially need help with cleaning the equipment cage!! So please come out and support us and help make our arena sparkle!!!
FYI: The Detroit Dragon Peewee B champions will be recognize along with the other Little Caesar Amateur Hockey League house championship teams on May 5, 2012 at Comerica Park on the field at a Tiger's game. For anyone interesting in attending the game and supporting the Peewee team tickets are $20 for the baseball game. Please see Cynthia for ticket information.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank You,
Cynthia Wardlaw
313-727-7330

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

EMERGENCY BOARD MEETING

I have  requested an EMERGENCY meeting of the  board of  directors of the  Detroit Hockey association, on Wednesday April 11 2012 7:30 p.m. @ Jack Adams arena,to address some important issues that need immediate attention. If  you  are a board member in any capacity,please attend. Thank You.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Easter Break notes

REMINDER:

THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE  THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2012. THE ARENA IS CLOSED FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAY AND WILL REOPEN ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012!!!

EASTER FUN FEAST SATURDAY AT BELLE ISLE CASINO 11AM-3PM FOOD, FUN, EASTER EGG DROP & MUCH MORE!!!

*I'll be there passing out flyers to recruitment more players any volunteers would be greatly appreciated!!!

Have a wonderful holiday!!!!

Cynthia
313-727-7330