Online Registration Numbers Are Out Of Sight

Registrations for the 2007-08 season are pouring in at an unprecedented rate, thanks to a process that is easier and quicker than ever before. As of Oct. 20, more than 348,000 registrations have been received with 80 percent of those coming through online registration. Congratulations to all participating programs. For information about how online registration works, click here.

A Celebration Of Our Great Game

Join in the fun and show your hockey pride during Hockey Weekend Across America, a celebration of our game and all that are involved across the nation.

The event starts on Friday, Feb. 15 with “Wear Your Jersey To School Day,” and culminates with a “Celebration Of Local Hockey Heroes” on Sunday, Feb. 17. Saturday, Feb. 16, will be “Bring A Friend To The Rink Day.”

The third annual Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey Championship in Eagle River, Wis., will also be held during the weekend, as will Hockey Day in Michigan on Feb. 16.

Local associations will be eligible for prizes, including 25 sets of OneGoal start hockey equipment.

For more information please go to HockeyWeekendAcrossAmerica.com.

Cover Your Rink With USA Hockey Dasherboards

USA Hockey has teamed up with AMI Graphics to provide local teams, associations and rinks the opportunity to show their affiliation with USA Hockey and purchase dasherboards that are co-branded with the local team, rink or association marks and the USA Hockey logo.

Additional dashers highlighting basic skills that are being recommended by the USA Hockey Skill Development Program may also be purchased at discounted prices.

Orders can be placed with Ashlee Palmer of AMI Graphics at ashlee@ami-graphics.com.

USA Hockey Magazine Hits Newsstands

USA Hockey Magazine is coming to a newsstand near you. Starting with the October issue, the world’s most widely circulated hockey publication will reach out to a larger audience in hopes of growing our great game.

The October 2007 issue features a cover story on Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and asks the question, “Can Sid The Kid Grow Hockey In America?”

In the United States, USA Hockey Magazine will be available for $3.95 at selected retailers, including Borders, Hastings, B. Dalton, Waldenbooks, Barnes & Noble, Bookstop, Ink Stores, Doubleday, Sports Authority, Dunham’s Sports, Books A Million and hundreds of independent bookstores.

In Canada, USA Hockey Magazine will be carried in select Chapters stores as well as by independent bookstores for $4.95.

Check out the latest issue of USA Hockey Magazine at usahockeymagazine.com.

USA Hockey Unveils USAHockeyTravel.com

USA Hockey has launched USAHockeyTravel.com, its new travel website geared toward hockey families and fans.

The website, which is designed with the hockey family in mind, is provided as a service to USA Hockey members, but is also open to nonmembers. Site users will be able to securely book flights, cruises, hotels and rental cars for both hockey and non-hockey related travel. In addition to booking travel, users may also order tickets for events, activities and attractions.

Some functions of the site are specific to hockey teams, players, families and fans. Using the team-travel function, hockey teams can now book group travel with ease. In addition, fans can buy tickets for USA Hockey events across the country and abroad. There is also a function to find the nearest hockey rink at home or on the road.

While prices for USAHockeyTravel.com are comparable to the other most-popular travel sites, USA Hockey will receive a small percentage of each sale, which will contribute to valuable programs that promote hockey in the United States.

To book your next trip, log on to USAHockeyTravel.com.