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UPCOMING GAMES
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07-31-09 |
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Bloomington MN Tryout Camp |
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09-12-09 |
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MN Wildcats |
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09-13-09 |
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6:45 PM |
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2009-2010 Home Opener vs Lakers |
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USA Hockey Tier III Junior A
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NEW: The League schedule is now posted on our site. We're very excited about the upcoming season as well as the exhibition games we are working to schedule in Vancouver during the OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY and the beginning of the Winter Olympics. Just like when we took the team to Torino in 2006, we fully expect this to be a trip of a lifetime!! More details coming soon... USA Hockey just named the 34 NHL players that are on the short list to be on Team USA in the Olympics. See our announcements page
TRYOUT DATES:
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Bloomington, MN
To prospective players: Our July camp will fill up fast so get your registration form in soon. Please complete the online profile to get information about the July camp.
A special birthday wish goes out to Caleb Smith who turns five years old on the 4th of July!
Check out the thank you note from Waterloo Blackhawks Asst Coach Jason Dobes, one of our NL alumni. Posted under weekly updates
Congrats to NL veterans Andrew Kent (G) from Augsburg College, Ryan Hampson (D) from St. Olaf College and Eric Adams (F) from Bethel who are all graduating with a bachelor's degree after four years of college hockey. Nick Henkemeyer, Jr (D) from Marian University was named to the MCHA All-Academic Team. We're proud of you all!
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS WILL ACCEPT THE INVITATION TO PLAY CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY EXHIBITION GAMES NEXT SEASON DURING THE TIME OF THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS IN VANCOUVER CANADA
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...
MINNESOTA GREAT 8 CONNECTIONS
All League Honors: Congrats to Garrett Windle (F) and Erik Ordahl (D) who were named to the MNJHL All League team. Nate Percy (F) and Lane Mahoney (D) were awarded all league honorable mention.
MNJHL LEAGUE PLAYER OF MONTH HONORS:
February: Nate Percy and Erik Ordahl were named Honorable Mention. For January, Nate Percy and Lane Mahoney were named Honorable Mention. Garrett Windle (F) Erik Ordahl (D) and Brian Nelson (G) were named Honorable Mention for December. Josh Shingler (F) Erik Ordahl (D) and Brian Nelson (G) were named Honorable Mention for League Player of Month for November. In October, Donnie Iverson (F) and Tyler Sorensen (D)and Josh Lehr (G) received this honor.
Check out this link to a very informative site about junior hockey:
NAVIGATING JUNIOR HOCKEY
PROSPECTIVE PLAYERS
Interested in learning more about playing for the Northern Lights for 2009-2010?? 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! Goalies: be sure to read the section JUST FOR GOALIES on the announcement page.
TRYOUT DATES:
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Bloomington, MN
Check out our workout facilities:
TEAM BLOG
EAGAN TOTAL HOCKEY TRAINING LINK
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Northern Lights Vets Earn 2008-2009 College Varsity Spots
(*As posted on their university websites) FRESHMEN**
Arizona State (ACHA) Robert Restameyer D**
Augsburg:Andy Kent G,Ben Roberts F,Jake Pernula F
Bethel: Eric Adams F, Mike Holvig F**
Bowdoin: Erik Olson F**
Briercrest: Jesse Felten F
Concordia/Moorhead: Sean Ranum F**
East.Washington University:(ACHA)John Wilfong D**
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 (finished as Laker)
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
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?? **NL Players 2008-2009
Ami Peled USHL Tier I Des Moines Buccaneers
Trent Kreuger NAHL Tier II Alaska Avalanche
Finishing season with Dubuque Thunderbirds
Phil Cook (G) Fairbanks Icedogs NAHL**
Josh Lehr (G) Alexandria Blizzard NAHL**
Joel Scattarelli (D) Alexandria Blizzard NAHL**
Josh Shingler (F) Kenai Brown Bears NAHL**
Tyler Sorensen (D) Springfield Jr. Blues NAHL**
Finishing season with Dubuque Thunderbirds Tier IIIA
Kevin Anderson (F) FT student Univ of St Thomas
Brock Pedersen (F) FT student Univ of St Thomas
Other Northern Lights College Advancements:
Cole Abernathy D- Gustavus ('05)
Ryan Adams F - Bethel ('03)
Tony Beaulieau - Augsburg ('03)
Brandon Christiansen D - St Mary's JV ('07)
Tommy Coyne G - Washington & Jefferson ACHA ('04)
Brent Hanus F - Bethel ('04)
Josh Jennrich D - St Mary's JV ('07)
Andy Johnson F - U MN Crookston ('05)
Erik Largen G-Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks G D1 ('06)
Erik LaRock D - St Mary's ('05)
Rick Lopez D -UW Stout ('04)
Jared Martz D - Gustavus ('05)
Joel McGuire D - Gustavus JV ('05)
Ryan Miech G - UW Steven's Point ('05)
Matt Oster D - Becker College ('06)
Mike Stone G - UW Stout ('04)
Michael Turbitt F - Concordia WI ('07)
Ted Urschel F - Hamline ('05)
Isaac Vatnasdal D - Concordia Moorhead('07)
Jason Wong D - Hamline ('05)
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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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