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UPCOMING GAMES
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DATE:
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11-18-08 |
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TIME:
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8:00 PM |
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VS:
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St Mary's University JV |
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(Away) |
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DATE:
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11-22-08 |
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TIME:
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2:30 PM |
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VS:
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St. Paul Lakers |
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(Away) |
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DATE:
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11-23-08 |
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TIME:
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5:30 PM |
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VS:
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Wisconsin Mustangs |
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(Home) |
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USA Hockey Tier III Junior A
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Northern Lights Hockey Mission
We will provide for our players an environment that promotes hockey development, personal growth and academic achievement.
*Class * Discipline * Development * Advancement * Team Family *
The Twin Cities Northern Lights is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Bloomington Minnesota, located in the southwest metro suburbs of Minneapolis - Saint Paul. Our players come from across the country to play in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League with the intention of training in order to move up to college hockey.
For the complete "Philosophy of Junior Hockey" scroll to the end of this page...
CONGRATS: Donnie Iverson (F) and Tyler Sorensen (D)and Josh Lehr (G) were all awarded honorable mention by the MJHL for player of the month honors for the month of October 2008.
PROSPECTIVE PLAYERS
Interested in playing for the Northern Lights next season? Go to our "tryouts" page to fill out an online profile to ensure that you are on our radar. Our scouts and staff will be out in the community at prep and AAA games this winter so please email us your schedule after filling out the form. Thanks for contacting us!
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**Hot off the Press
NL Goalie #33 Josh Lehr had a great opportunity to play in net for the Alexandria Blizzard recently (Tier II, NAHL). He played 61:23 minutes in their win. 3 GA 2.93 GAA 42SV 93.3% SAVE AVERAGE Congrats Josh!
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Northern Lights Vets Earn 2008-2009 College Varsity Spots (*As posted on their university websites)
Augsburg: Andy Kent G, Ben Roberts F, Jake Pernula F
Bethel: Eric Adams F, Mike Holvig F
Briercrest: Jesse Felten F (ACAC All Conference Rookie/Yr 2007-8)
Gustavus: Josh Swartout G, Pat Dynan F
Hamline: Matt Wanvig G
Marian: Nick Henkemeyer D
St Cloud State (NCAA D1): Nate Hardy G
St Johns: Kevin Medina F
St Mary's: Will Such D
St Olaf: Ryan Hampson D, Britton Smith F
St Thomas: Kelly Kranz D, Cary Wood G
Iowa State (ACHA D1) Josh Mandich D
UW Superior: Pete O'Hara G
Ami Peled USHL Tier I Des Moines Buccaneers
Trent Kreuger NAHL Tier II Alaska Avalanche
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PHILOSOPHY OF JUNIOR HOCKEY
Junior hockey is the pinnacle of the skill development program of USA Hockey. It is available to male athletes who are 20 and 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.
PURPOSE OF JUNIOR HOCKEY
1. To provide an opportunity for players in this age group to play organized hockey
2. To improve and develop the skills and abilities of the participants, including the players, coaches and officials.
GOALS OF JUNIOR HOCKEY
1. Skill Development To provide talented young men with the opportunity to develop competitively in an organized, structured and supervised environment
2. Quality Coaching To provide considerable training time, quality coaching and concerned supervision
3. Social Maturity To provide players with a healthy, constructive environment in which to develop socially
4. Educational Advancement To provide assistance and opportunities for the accomplishment of the participant’s educational goals
5. Recruiting Exposure To provide players with exposure to collegiate and professional scouts and recruiters
6. Advanced Competition To provide players with exposure to national and international competition
7. Protection of Amateur Statues To protect, most importantly, the amateur status of all participants under the rules and guidelines established by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, the NCAA, the NAIA and the National Federation of High Schools.
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