We are the Champions Again!! Detroit Dragons Mite B Team Wins LCAHL Smythe Title at Joe Louis Arena 2nd Year in a Row!

This past Sunday morning (3/15/09) the Detroit Dragons Mites defeated Trenton in a hard fought game by a 7-6 score at Joe Louis Arena. The Dragons overcame an early 2-0 deficit in this exciting game to take a 7-5 lead before allowing a sixth goal with approx. 30 seconds to play.

Overcoming adversity is nothing new for this tenacious team of nine players. Their regular season record was 1-15 and they began the playoffs losing to Canton 8-2 and this same Trenton team 7-2. Things did not look good in their third playoff game when they trailed the Wyandotte Warriors 2-0 with 6 1/2 minutes left to play. It was 'do or die' time for this young team. As it turns out, they had plenty of fight left. The Detroit Dragon Mites finally woke up and scored three unanswered goals to take a 3-2 victory.

They followed this third game victory with a 2-1 win that eliminated Belle Tire and moved them to a semi-finals showdown with the Canton Wings. The 2-1 victory over Canton was the most dominating display of defense the Dragons exhibited all season. They held this high-scoring team to less than ten shots on goal the entire game. This victory set the stage for the championship game.

Congratulations Dragon Mites! You never gave up.

Detroit Dragons Bantams & Mites advance to LCAHL finals!

Congratulations Dragons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's give a huge congratulation to the Bantam and the Mite teams. They both will be playing in the Little Caesar's Amateur Hockey League Championship games. Way to go Dragons!!! Please come out and support both of these teams at there upcoming championship games. Come and cheer them on to victory!!!!

The Bantam's game is Saturday, March 7, 2009 @ 10:45am at the State Fair Grounds.
The Mite's game is Sunday, March 15, 2009 @ 8:30am at Joe Louis Arena.

DHA Reminders:
Our season is slowing winding down. Just want to remind everyone we still have ice available through the month of April (*exact end date TBA). That means we still have practices. This time of the season is very important because now during practices our coaches can really work on improving our players fundamental skills and prepare them for possible upcoming Spring leagues and/or for next season. So please take advantage of your ice/practice times!!

The end of the year banquet is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Adam Butzel 4pm-7pm. Tickets will be available on Saturday, March 7, 2009.

If you didn't get pictures of your player during Hockey in the Hood or at any playoff games or tournaments don't worry we will be having a picture day in the next coming weeks (stay tuned for additional information).


Upcoming Dates:
March 7, 2009: Bantam's LCAHL Championship Game @ State Fair Grounds 10:45am
March 15, 2009: Mite's LCAHL Championship Game @ Joe Louis 8:30
March 28, 2009: Coaches vs. Kids Game (*exact times TBA)
March 29, 2009: Annual Awards Banquet at Adam Butzel Center 4pm-7pm

Please look for future updates!!! Don't forget to check your emails!!!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank You,
Cynthia Wardlaw (DHA Secretary)
313-834-2563
313-727-7330
cw20033@aol.com

We are the Champions! Detroit Dragons Mites win LCAHL championship at Joe Louis Arena by 5-1 score.

Solid defense, strong skating, and an explosive transition game lead the Detroit Dragons Mites to a 5-1 victory over the Wayne Knights for the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League (LCAHL) Championship at Joe Louis Arena last evening.

The Dragons struggled early with Wayne applying constant pressure in the Dragons end. The score remained tied 1-1 through much of the second period. However, the skills clinics and hard skating paid off in the end as the Dragons scored four unanswered goals and kept the puck in the opposing end to secure the win.

Congratulations Mites!

Congratulations is also due to the enthusiast Detroit Dragons fans. They overwhelmingly won the traditional LCAHL chicken dance contest between the second and third periods.



Reminder: On Saturday, March 29 @ 10:00 AM, the DHA has a unique opportunity for players, coaches, their families, and supporters to visit the Joe for a Detroit Red Wings open practice!! This will also be an equipment drive for the DHA. This practice is open to the public and each person must either donate a piece of equipment or $5 all proceeds go to our association.

We will need some of our players to be there and collect equipment!! Please send Cynthia an email to let her know that you will be there. We would like to have players from all age levels their from the I-Program, Mites, Squirts, Bantam and Midgets!!. Please email or call me and let me know if you will be there. This is very important we need to let the Red Wings know the number of players and parents who will be there.

Detroit Dragon Mites to Play in Little Caesars Championship Game at Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday, 3/18/08

The Mites have their LCAHL championship game vs. the Wayne Knights at the Joe (Joe Louis) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 @ 5pm. If you can please come out and support the Mite team at this game. Lets help cheer the Mite team on to a win! Way to Go Dragons!! Win Win Win!!! - If you plan to attend this game, please see the bottom of this section for more information about parking, etc.

REMINDERS:
DHA Annual Awards Banquet: Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Karas House 4pm-8pm Tickets are $21.00 for parents/siblings and (players, managers and coaches eat for Free) are available now please see Cynthia for tickets. Please let me know if you will be attending the banquet I have to turn in a count by next week.

ABC (Adams-Butzel Center) Volunteer Dinner: Sunday, April 13, 2008 3pm-6pm. The center is hosting a dinner in honor of the centers organization volunteers. All DHA volunteers should plan to attend. If you have not RSVP with Cynthia please do.

photos courtesy of Jim West Photography

LCAHL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES FAQ

If our final game is at Joe Louis Arena, where should we park? You should park in the player's lot if there is room or in Riverfront parking across the street from the player's lot. There may be a fee for parking in Riverfront parking

If our final game is at Joe Louis Arena, where should we enter the building? Please enter the building through the suite holder's entrance. Teams will be directed to their locker room and fans will be asked to take the elevator or stairs to the viewing areas.

If our final game is at Joe Louis Arena, where should we sit? Fans will be asked to sit only in the designated areas. If you sit outside of these areas, you will be asked to move.

Are cameras allowed at the championship games? Both still and video cameras are allowed at all games. Remember that only rostered coaches and players are allowed on the bench.

Will the concessions be open? Concessions for food and drink (non-alcoholic) will be available at Joe Louis Arena and all venues as applicable. In addition, LCAHL play off wear will be available from Alley Cat at all locations.

What determines the home / away team? Home and away teams are pre-determined based on the original seeding. Please see PointStreak to determine if your team is home or away.

What color does the Home team wear? Home teams are expected to wear white or light color jerseys, visiting teams are expected to wear dark colored jerseys.

Are there any time outs? No time outs are allowed in any games.

Please be sure to check the LCAHL website at http://www.lcahl.org/ for up to the minute information and contact your Division Director with any other questions.