Tom Hendrix, Adult Ironman of the Year, has been involved with hockey for many years, both as a player and rink owner. After his four-year playing career at Bowling Green State University, he remained active in the hockey community and eventually built, with co owner Clai Carr, the Gardens Ice House. His ice arena is home to more than 60 adult hockey teams and has hosted various adult hockey tournaments over the years.

The award was presented at the USA Hockey Annual Congress in June in Colorado Springs.

Congratulations Tom!

USA Hockey, Reebok Hockey Team Up for Great prize Giveaway

Complete Information on Hockey Weekend Across America 

The USA Hockey web page has more information including  a video clip, audio clip, posters, logo page, pdf on proper and improper use of the logo, program summary and prizes.

Congratulations to the 2008 PVAHA Player Development Selectees!

Dear PVAHA/USA Hockey Volunteer;

Several years ago USA Hockey instituted a Background Screening Program to protect child-members from abuse. Local affiliates are responsible for managing this program within their jurisdictions. PVAHA is responsible for program administration in Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia.

The Letter link below provides more information on this program. The Form link allows you to fill out the form online and print it for signature or you may print a blank form to be filled in offline. You must sign the form as the screening contractor does not accept electronic signatures. You may mail the form to the address provided or scan and email to the email provided at the bottom of the form.

Letter 

Form  - Requires Acrobat 7 or 8 - Get Acrobat Reader 

Check the List of Screened Volunteers 

Baltimore's NFL team recognizes BYH's 10-year commitment to the Patterson Park Stars and Mallory Richards' role in keeping it going.

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Please visit the USA Hockey Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis page for videos, a presentation and for interpretations of the new standards .

Point of Emphasis 2007 Through 2009 Seasons  (taken from pages vii and viii of the 2007-09 Official Rules of USA Hockey. 

The Washington Capitals Pucks to Bucks Fundraising Program provides fundraising for area hockey programs. Visit the Official Pucks to Bucks page to order tickets.

Referee training seminars have now been scheduled in both Maryland and Virginia. For a complete list of seminars and to register on line go to:

www.southeastrefs.org/cgi-bin/seminars.pl

USA Hockey Annual Congress Minues are available on the USA Hockey Web Site

Neil Henderon was presented with the William Thayer Tutt Award at the 2007 USA Hockey Annual Congress. The William Thayer Tutt Award is presented annually by USA Hockey to a volunteer who, during many years of service, has displayed a selfless dedication to the enhancement of ice hockey at the grassroots level in America.

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On April 14, the Washington Capitals hosted the teams first-ever college hockey fair. The event was conducted in conjunction with the D.C. areas USA Hockey Affiliate, the Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association (PVAHA) and was aimed at providing information and educating local players and their parents about the playing opportunities that exist beyond high school and the various paths a player can take in order to play college hockey.