 | The mission of Team Carolina "to provide a competitive hockey environment where young athletes are developed as individuals and players by emphasizing the core values of USA Hockey: Sportsmanship, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Enjoyment, Loyalty and The Pursuit of Excellence." If you have questions or interest in the Team Carolina Program, please contact:
Mike Mulhall, President, mmulhall@strategek.com
Ralph Westphal, Vice President, rwestphal@aol.com
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Team Carolina is pleased that through our program several of our players are moving up the ladder in Junior Hockey. With these movements, Team Carolina now has openings for several forwards and a defenseman. For more information contact Doug White, General Manager at doug4yots@aol.com or call 704 587-1114.
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At the first meeting of the new MET South Division held in Orlando, Florida last week, Team Carolina bid and won the opportunity to host the MET South Playoffs, scheduled for March 6 - 9, 2009. The top three teams of the MET South Central Division will compete against the top three teams of the MET South Florida Division. The teams will be ranked 1 - 6 in order of their winning percentage throughout the season. The playoffs will be divided into two divisions, with the American Division consisting of teams ranked 1, 4 and 6, the National Division consisting of teams 2, 3 and 5. The pairings will be as follows: | Friday PM | Team 1 vs. Team 4, Team 2 vs. Team 3 | | Saturday AM | Team 4 vs. Team 6, Team 3 vs. Team 5 | | Saturday PM | Team 1 vs. Team 6, Team 2 vs. Team 5 |
Sunday morning will be the semi-finals where the best team of the American Division will face the second best team of the National Division and the second best team of the American Division will face the best team of the National Division. The winner of those two games will then proceed to the championship game. The winner of the championship game will automatically be placed in the MET League Frozen Four Championship and will also receive a bye to the USA Hockey Junior B National Championships. The runner up of the MET South Playoffs will compete at the Frozen Four against the runner up teams of the other three MET League Divisions for a wildcard playoff spot. The winner of the wildcard will be rewarded with a spot at the USA Hockey Junior B National Championships. The Frozen Four MET League playoffs will be played in Hackensack, New Jersey, March 20 - 22 and Marlboro, Mass will once again host the Junior B National Championships, March 27 - 31, 2009. |
 To All Team Carolina Junior Participants:
I am very excited to announce that after a very thorough review and serious analysis, Team Carolina made the decision to drop out of the Continental Hockey Association and join the Metropolitan Junior Hockey League. The MET has been in existence for over 40 years and has a reputation of building a strong relationship between the member teams and the League office. Click MORE for full story. 
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PHILOSOPHY OF JUNIOR HOCKEY
Reproduced from the USA Hockey Official Rules
Junior Hockey Edition, 2007-2009 Seasons
Adopted June 9, 2007
WHAT IS JUNIOR HOCKEY? Junior hockey is the pinnacle of the skill development program of USA Hockey. It is available to male athletes who are 20 & under as of the 31st day of December in the season of competition. The program is available to high school students and graduates who seek a greater or different challenge than that which might be available through their prep school team, high school varsity or club team, or area midget teams. The principal purpose of this development program is to prepare the athlete for career advancement either in a collegiate or professional opportunity. Click MORE for full story.
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