KPHA News

Atoms and Mini-Mites Start November 4th At The Soldotna Sports Center
It's time to unleash the next generation of KPHA players onto the ice and a warm welcome to the smallest Icehawks!!  Check out the calendar at www.kpha.net for ice times.  We're looking forward to seeing you on the ice!!!
 
Also - Do you know a little tyke that wants to try out hockey?  KPHA is offering introductory sessions for the low, low price of FREE.  That's right, four mini-mite sessions free of charge, including all necessary gear for anyone who is interested in checking out the sport of ice hockey.  And better yet, any player that signs up for the season can continue to use the gear all year long.  There will be plenty of assistance on hand to help putting on gear and tying skates.  So pass the word around, we do not want to keep this a secret!!
 
Questions about Atoms & Mini-mites???  Call Scott Shelden at 398-7089, Tami Miller at 398-6667, Heather Vest at 398-1987, or Miles Hansen at 398-3502.
 
Skill Development Sessions Schedule This Week
KPHA is excited to begin skill development for our skaters.  Did you know that it is oft times observed that the overall success of any team is largely (90% or more) due to the individual skills of the players on the team?  Skill development sessions this week will be conducted by the Kenai River Brown Bears coaching staff.  These sessions are generally mandatory for all players and offer an excellent development opportunity AND LOTS OF FUN.  Following are the sessions for each division.  If you have any questions, please speak with your players coach.
 
Oct 26 6:45 - Squirt Tier 3 and Peewee Tier 4
Oct 26 8:00 - Peewee Tier 3, Bantam Tier 3, Bantam Tier 4
 
Oct 28 5:30 - Mite Tier 4
Oct 28 6:45 - Mite Tier 3 and Squirt Tier 4
 
Mark your Calendar - CES Explorer Post 999 Charity Hockey Game on October 30 at 7pm
The annual "Firefighters" charity hockey game for the local Explorer Post 999 will be held at the SSC on Friday October 30 at 7pm.  This is an exciting game featuring ex-NHL players and local talent.  The Explorer Post has provided on Jersey signed by an ex-NHL player to raffle during the game.  KPHA will also be conducting Split-The-Pot and Puck Chuck fundraisers during the game.
 
Here is the best part - Any KPHA player wearing a KPHA jersey will be admitted FREE!!  Parents can get in for a low ticket price of $8 or $15 for a couple.  This is a good cause and should be an entertaining evening of hockey!!
 
Brown Bears Host Local AAA Tournament
Announcing the first ever NAHL ALASKA MIDGET AAA SHOWCASE on November 26-29th at the Soldotna Sports Center.
 
There will be eight midget teams (ages 15-18) participating in this event over Thanksgiving weekend. We do not offer this level of hockey on the peninsula, so all teams participating are either from Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Outside. While we do not have our own AAA team, several locals are expected to play on rosters of the Anchorage teams! There will be over 350 players, coaches, support staff, and parents/siblings in attendance. In addition, the Kenai River Brown Bears will host the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in a three-game series on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
 
The Brown Bears are looking for volunteers to help with locker rooms, credential checks, and off-ice officials and will offer free tickets to those who step up and help.
Please feel free to call Nate Kiel at 398-4357 or Shorty Johnson at 398-7618 for more information.
 
Upcoming Meetings
The next KPHA Board meeting is November 3, 2009 at 5:30pm at the Lucky Puck in Kenai.  All members are welcome.  You can find the agenda posted on the KPHA website at www.kpha.net