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UPCOMING GAMES
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DATE:
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09-11-10 |
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TIME:
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7:35 PM |
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MN Wildcats/ First Game |
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(Away) |
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DATE:
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09-12-10 |
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TIME:
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5:45 PM |
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Lakers/ Home Opener |
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(Home) |
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DATE:
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09-18-10 |
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TIME:
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7:00 PM |
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VS:
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Lakers |
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(Away) |
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USA HOCKEY NATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2003, 2006, 2010
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Bienvenue / Welcome! Добро пожаловать Tervetuloa! Välkommen! Velkommen! Vítáme vás! Vitajte! Willkommen! Добре заварили!
PROSPECTIVE PLAYERS FOR 2010-2011:
For players that have been participating in Tier II tryouts and were unable to attend our tryout camps this summer, please complete the online profile by clicking here:ONLINE PROFILE
Our coaching staff will follow up with you regarding the possibility of attending a tryout during our training camp which began August 29.
Our team traditionally attracts players that were final cuts from Tier II programs, participants in the Minnesota state high school tournament and other elite tournaments. We also have a track record of signing a handful of promising high school students to play before/after their high school season; our staff will consider this option if the situation is right. All prospects are encouraged to share your contact information with our coaching staff on the tryout page.
2010-2011 Season Outlook
We will begin posting our roster additions as we highlight our team for the upcoming season. First on deck, we are pleased to welcome back veteran forward/defense Connor Kiesow (1990, 6'0 175), from Waupaca Wisconsin who was instrumental in taking last year's team all the way to the USA Hockey National Tournament.
Click here for a helpful site about this level of hockey:NAVIGATING JUNIOR HOCKEY
Northern Lights Family/Alumni Summer Updates:
**NEW** Click here for league story: Northern Lights sending Nine More to School
Congrats to our veterans who are joining other junior teams to start 2010-2011:
Denis Gladkov (F) TriCity Storm USHL Tier I
Cody Hans (D) Owatonna Express NAHL Tier II
Nick Kohn (G) drafted Chicago Hitman NAHL Tier II
Lane Mahoney (D) Aberdeen Wings NAHL Tier II
Congrats to the following veterans who have committed to attend college for fall 2010. (*Playing hockey) We're very proud of each of you and wish you well as you embark on the next step of your journey!
Brandon Anderson "BA" - University MN Twin Cities applied to Pharmacy program
Jon Barrick - Augsburg College MIAC (*F)
Taylor Dornbier - Concordia University Wisconsin (*D)
Marc Gruber - University WI Stout
Trevor Leonard - Northland College (*D)
Erik Ordahl - Augsburg College (*D) last team MN Icehawks)
Tyler Pace - University of MN Twin Cities Carlson School of Management
Dan Shilts (last team Hudson Crusaders) - Concordia WI *F
Josh Shingler - Bethel University *F
Tyler Sorenson (last team Janesville Tier II) - Bethel University *D
Matt Stolzberg - University of Oregon ACHA *D
Chris Weber - Minnesota State CT College
Garrett Windle - Bethel University *F
Some of our vets returning to the college hockey ranks for 2010-2011 include:
Britton Smith Saint Olaf *F (MIAC) Class 2012
Nate Percy Saint Mary's *F (MIAC) Class 2013
Will Such Saint Mary's *D (MIAC) Class 2011 MIAC All-Academic Team
Majoring in Sports Management/Marketing
Kelly Kranz Saint Thomas *D Class 2012
Cary Wood Bethel *G Class of 2012
Josh Swartout Gustavus *G Class of 2011. Top Goalie in MIAC for Goals Against Average 2009-2010 (973:16 Minutes 34GA 2.10 GAA, 338 Saves .909 Save Average
Shawn Oelke Concordia University WI Class 2013 Majoring in Business
Erik Olson Bowdoin College Class 2012
The June 2010 USA Hockey Junior Council report states that in 2009-2010 the MNJHL again is a leader in advancing its players to NCAA Divison III programs: the NAHL (64) MNJHL (38) CSHL (25) WSHL (23) Norpac (0). The MNJHL also had two Division I players while NAHL had 67, CSHL had 6. WSHL and Norpac did not have any reported.
And with great joy we celebrate former Northern Lights head coach Eric Fink's recent wedding. Former coach Josh Hauge served as best man and gave a fantastic toast! We enjoyed reconnecting again this weekend during the Fairbanks Icedogs tryouts along with Erik Largen (G) and other vets.
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Minnesota Junior Hockey: League Site
Team Page on MNJHL
We are pleased to announce the coaching staff for the 2010 season, Head Coach Jason Dobes from the Waterloo Blackhawks organization and Assistant Coach/Assistant General Manager Brandon Knelsen.
Likewise we celebrate the opportunities for former Lights coach AJ Degenhardt who has accepted a position with Team Illinois and Steve Dus who is the new head coach for the Northwestern Health Science University. We wish them well in their next endeavors and look forward to a very exciting season with our new staff. More details posted under announcements.
* Class * Discipline * Development * Advancement * Team Family * Sports Goodwill Peace Ambassadors
Northern Lights Hockey:
We exist to provide our players and staff with an environment that promotes hockey development, personal growth and academic achievement.
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION:
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 United States and from other countries to play in the competitive Minnesota Junior Hockey League with the intention of training & competing in order to move up to college hockey. For the complete "Philosophy of Junior Hockey" scroll to the end of this page...Although we are all about hockey here first, we seek to help our players and staff perform "service above self" which is the Rotary motto.
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS MISSION:
We exist to help each player on our roster
*Reach their highest potential in hockey
*Prepare for college, the workplace and life
*Become a positive influence in the community, specifically to challenge others to read daily, make smart health choices and to personally serve others
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CONGRATS TO THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ON A GREAT 2009-2010 SEASON!
We're so proud of these young men who have returned from the USA Hockey National Tournament in Marlborough MA where twelve teams competed for the Silver Cup. Although we came away without any hardware, what an honor to represent our league and to be recognized as one of the top teams in the country. WAY TO GO LIGHTS!! For team awards, check out announcements.
After a whirlwind February in Vancouver serving at the Winter Olympics and playing exhibition in British Columbia, the team returned to Minnesota to finish up league regular season and played in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League Championships. What a series with an OT loss on Friday down in Rochester and a packed house Saturday night as both teams advanced to represent our league at the USA Hockey National Tournament. This was our team's third trip to nationals in eight seasons and we look forward to putting together another competitive team for the 2010-2011 season.
Hats off to Garrett Windle and Cody Hans who were voted All-League 2nd team and to Jon Barrick who was Honorable Mention.
2009-2010 SPORTS GOODWILL PEACE AMBASSADORS
Read the proclamation by Bloomingon Mayor Gene Winstead: Charter Night Read the Minneapolis Star Tribune article and watch NBC coverage of our team on KARE11 and local BC news are posted "In The News" tab above and on the Media page on our athletevillage page: click on the globe to the left. THANK YOU CANADA HOSTS...What an experience! Pictures posted soon
So what's with the Purple Pinkies??
When a Rotary volunteer gives a child a polio vaccine during National Immunization Days in developing countries, the child's little finger is dyed purple to ensure only one dose is given per child and that all children are immunized in that village by fast spot check. In solidarity with the Rotary PolioPlus campaign, our team colored their pinkies to raise awareness and when people give money to polio, they get this "badge of honor." Our home game stuffed animal toss goes for PolioPlus which will protect kids for life from this crippling disease.
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Sometimes a picture tells the story best:
OUR 2009-2020 SERVICE MODEL
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PROSPECTIVE PLAYERS Interested in learning more about playing for the Northern Lights for 2010-2011?? Go to our "tryouts" page to fill out an online profile to ensure that you are on our radar.
Check out our workout facilities:
TEAM BLOG
We strongly encourage you to read information on the NEW MNJHL LEAGUE POLICIES FOR SIGNED PLAYERS on the league website about changes in paperwork and accountability this season to help ensure that your NCAA eligibility is protected.
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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.
*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...
TWITTER: Follow the Northern Lights off season news TCNLHockey.
COMMITTED TO SERVICE: Our group packaged 8856 meals at Feed My Starving Children...That's enough to feed 24 kids for a whole year. Check out Rotaract Club of the Athlete Village site for details on our team service.
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