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 Hockey announcements & reminders

Let's give the Bantam a big Hip-Hip- Hooray. They are Little Caesar's Champions! Way to go Dragons!

Now it's time for the Mites! The Mites Little Caesars Championship Game is Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Joe Louis @ 8:30am. If you can please come out and support our Mite team and help us cheer them on to victory!!!!

Good Luck Mites on your game this Sunday!! Let's bring home another championship to the DHA!!!!!!!

Free Clinics:

Clinic Dates:

Saturday March 14, 2009
3:30 PM - 4:50 PM @ Jack Adams

Monday March 16, 2009
6PM - 7:20 PM @ Jack Adams



Upcoming Dates:
I-Program Scrimmage Game vs. Clark Park @ 11am
March 14, 2009: Free Clinic with Tony McGee at Jack Adams 3:30pm-4:50pm
March 15, 2009: Mite LCAHL Championship Game at The Joe @ 8:30am
March 16, 2009: Free Clinic with Tony McGee at Jack Adams 6:00pm-7:20pm
March 21, 2009: DHA Picture Day 10am-4pm (order forms will be available this week)
March 28, 2009: Kids vs. Coaches Games (*times TBA)
March 28, 2009: Breakfast for the players and coaches
March 29, 2009: Annual Awards Banquet at Adam Butzel Center 4pm-7pm

Volunteers Needed:
Volunteers needed for The Annual End of The Year Banquet. Please let me know if you are available to volunteer. (need volunteers for set-up, decorating etc.)

Calling All Moms...Calling All Moms!!!! We need moms to help us with breakfast for the players and coaches on March 28, 2009.

DHA End of the Year Banquet:
The Annual Awards Banquet is March 29, 2009 tickets are $10.00. Please remember that players, coaches and managers are FREE!!!
If you are planning to attend the banquet please let myself or your team manager know you will be attending. I must turn in a count for the banquet by Monday.

DHA Picture Day:
The DHA Picture Day is Saturday, March 21, 2009. Don't forget to get photos of your favorite hockey player.

FYI: The nominees for the DHA Board positions have been posted at Jack Adams. Find out whose running for the DHA board positions. Don't forget voting takes place at the end of the year banquet.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

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

Detroit Dragons Bantam B are 2009's Little Playoff Caesars Champs!!!!

Congrats!!!! Detroit Dragons Bantam B team for your victory on March 7th at the StateFair Gounds in the Little Caesars Playoffs..... This game was very close both teams remain tied until lapeer scored with 1.50 mins left in the 3rd period. and out of nowhere Biggie #15 of the Detroit Dragons scored the victory goal for his team with .02 seconds left in the game.... Way to go Biggs!!!!!

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

Hockey in the Hood 5

This years Hockey in the Hood 5 was such a great weekend lots of games and events. I look forward to it next year bigger and better.

HITH V featured on NHL Network Online - NHL.tv

The NHL film crew did a great job of capturing the essence of Hockey in the Hood. This video appeared on NHL.tv on February 25th.

Hockey in the Hood V - in the News

February 25, 2009
'The Hockey Show' chronicles Hockey in the Hood
- posted by: George James Malik

February 19, 2009
Programs giving kids chance to play
- By Scott Burnside - ESPN.com

February 15, 2009
Youth hockey still at home in the 'hood - Inner-city kids get a shot at playing hockey thanks to the nonprofit DinoMights organization.
- By Joy Petersen - Minneapolis Star Tribune

February 14, 2009
Hockey in the Hood - photo gallery
- from Freep.com - powered by the Detroit Free Press

February 12, 2009
Hockey in the Hood back again
- By John McGourty - NHL.com Staff Writer

February 12, 2009
Badgers Head To Detroit For Fifth Annual Hockey Is For Everyone Tournament
- By Deborah Francisco - PittsburgPenguins.com

February 11, 2009
'Hockey in the Hood' tourney to take place this Saturday
- Posted by George James Malik from WDIV

February 11, 2009
HIGHER PURPOSE The Windsor Ice Bullets sledge hockey team will take on the Michigan Sled Dogs during Hockey in the Hood 5
- Windsor Star

February 10, 2009
Detroit Hockey Association to host 'Hockey in the Hood' as part of Hockey Day in Michigan this weekend
- Posted by George James Malik

Press Release: Detroit Hockey Association to host Hockey in the Hood 5 February 13-15, 2009; Stanley Cup to visit tourney on 2/14

DETROIT-- (February 10) — The Detroit Hockey Association will be hosting "Hockey in the Hood 5", an annual youth hockey tournament designed to break down stereotypes and provide a high level of competition for inner-city hockey teams. This year’s tournament will be hosted at the Jack Adams Memorial Arena from February 13-15, 2009.

"The 2009 Hockey in the Hood tournament is our most diverse tournament to date," said Will McCants, Detroit Hockey Association president. "We have teams from Chicago, IL; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit; Minneapolis, MN; Washington, DC; Buffalo, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Royal Oak, MI; and Wasilla, AK, battling for the Willie O’Ree Championship Trophy. And Mr. O’Ree, the man who broke the color barrier in the National Hockey League - back in 1958 - will be traveling from his home in San Diego to be a part of the festivities."

This year’s program also includes a matchup between the Michigan Sled Dogs and Windsor Ice Bullets, which are coed teams comprised of athletes with a variety disabilities. Sled(ge) Hockey is for people with special needs. The same rules are followed as in ice hockey, with six players on the ice, including a goalie. Players sit on a sled(ge), which is a narrow platform with skate blades attached to the bottom, and propel themselves using two specially constructed hockey sticks that have picks on the end. Players wear full hockey gear and are strapped onto the sledges. The sledges can be specially adapted to meet the needs of each player. The Sled Dogs and Ice Bullets face off at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 14.

Also on Saturday, February 14, the Stanley Cup and Jack Adams trophy will be on display from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Jack Adams Arena. The National Hockey League and Detroit Red Wings have teamed up to bring the Stanley Cup, the greatest trophy in sports, and the Jack Adams trophy, awarded annually by the National Hockey League Broadcasters' Association to the coach judged to have had the most influence in his team's success.

The games will be played at Jack Adams Memorial Arena, 10500 Lyndon, located north of I-96 between Wyoming and Schaefer, and City Sports Center, 3401 E. Lafayette, just West of Mt. Elliott. Admission is free, and games begin on Friday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m.

For additional information, visit www.hockeyinthehood.org or call Cynthia Wardlaw, DHA Secretary at 313-727-7330.

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226 Riley Street, Suite 1 (734) 240.2565

Dundee, MI 48131

The Detroit Hockey Association Believes Hockey is for Everyone

The Detroit Hockey Association is a member of the NHL's Hockey is for Everyone initiative.

Hockey is for Everyone provides support and unique programming to non-profit youth hockey organizations across North America that are committed to offering children of all backgrounds opportunities to play hockey. The initiative is supported by NHL member clubs, players, NHL alumni, players and fans. To date, Hockey is for Everyone has exposed close to 45,000 boys and girls to unique hockey experiences.

To celebrate this initiative, the National Hockey League hosts the annual Hockey is for Everyone Month in February. The league-wide initiative includes numerous activities to promote the diversity of the game that involve our clubs, players, alumni, fans, and grass-roots diversity programs, all with the goal of raising awareness and celebrating the growth of the game.

Hockey in the Hood 5 - The Stanley Cup and Jack Adams Tropy visit Jack Adams Arena on Saturday, 2/14/09

The annual Hockey in the Hood tournament breaks down stereotypes and brings diverse inner-city hockey teams together for a tournament that is capped off by the presentation of the Willie O’Ree championship trophy, the Willie O’Cup. O'Ree broke the color barrier as the first black player in the NHL back in 1958.

Hockey in the Hood V (Feb. 13 - 15) will be the most diverse inner-city amateur hockey tournament yet. This year teams from eleven cities including Chicago, IL; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, MI; Minneapolis, MN; Washington, DC; Buffalo, NY; Pittsburg, PA; Fraser, MI; Royal Oak, MI; Wasilla, AK, and Windsor, Ontario will participate. Our guest of honor, Willie O'Ree will travel from his home in San Diego, CA.

The Detroit Hockey Association will host HITH V at Jack Adams Arena. This year, the NHL has provided a special treat, the Stanley Cup and Jack Adams Trophy will visit Jack Adams Arena around 11:00 AM on Saturday 2/14. Bring out the family to see these historic trophies and enjoy some good hockey. All games are free!

Mark Your Calendars. Hockey in the Hood returns to Jack Adams Arena with HITH V - February 13-15, 2009

Reminders: Important dates in December

Upcoming Dates:

December 8, 2008: "Dine to Donate Night" at Max & Erma's in Westland. We really need everyone in the organizations to come out and support this 20% of your lunch or dinner purchase will go back to our organization. (please note you must have a flyer) So please tell your friends and family to go out and support our “Dine to Donate Night at Max & Erma’s.

December 11, 2008: ABC (Adam Butzel Center) Mix and Mingle 6pm-9pm. Come out and join all the ABC organizations and staff for a evening of food, fun and fellowship.

December 13, 2008: Hockey in the Hood 5 Planning Meeting @ 12pm.

December 14, 2008: "DHA Day" Come out and see you favorite Dragon teams play games. Spend the day with us (games from 1pm-7:00pm)! Do you have a special recipe or favorite dish? If so bring it along with you to sell in the concession stand.

December 14, 2008: All association fees are due!!! Please note anyone still owing a balance after this deadline may risk possible removal from the roster. So please don't delay pay those fees today! Anyone needing to make payment arrangements please see Paul Clark.

December 17, 2008: ABC (Adam Butzel Center) Children's Christmas Party


Please feel free to contact me for any questions or concerns.

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