TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE!

To celebrate the start of Hockey season and the re-opening of Swonder Ice Arena, the EYHA will be hosting TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE!

WHO: Ages 4-9

WHEN: September 23, 2023 10am-11am (with arrival at 9am for registration and loaner equipment)

WHERE: Swonder Ice Arena

Please register online at https://www.tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/2080

Questions? Please email EYHAPres@gmail.com

**Please forward to any friends or family that may be interested in trying Hockey!! This is a great opportunity to show what a great sport and community we have here!!

TSHA is offering FREE off-ice training for our THUNDER teams!!

THANK YOU to TSHA for offering FREE off-ice training for our registered Thunder teams!! Please see dates below!

Free Thunder Training

Aug 16th

5:30pm-6:15pm- 12U

6:30pm-7:15pm- 14U Purple

7:15pm-8:15pm- 14U White

Aug 23

5:30pm-6:15pm- HS White

6:30pm- 7:15pm-HS Purple

HOUSE LEAGUE Registration is now OPEN!

It's time to register for HOUSE LEAGUE!

Our start date will be Saturday, October 7th, 2023. House Leagues games will remain on Monday and Wednesday evenings, with practices on Saturday mornings at Swonder Ice Arena.

8U - games Monday at 5:45pm, practices Saturday at 8:00am

10U/12U - games Wednesday at 6:00pm, practices Saturday at 9:15am

14U/HS - games Wednesday at 7:15pm, practices Saturday at 10:30am

We will offer a $50 discount for all returning players who register before 9/8/23. Goalies will once again play for $150. Please use the follow link for Goalie Registration: https://www.eyha.us/registration/7748/custom/eb0f9832-f1f7-4f04-8239-8c1897728648

Any first year player for 8U - HS can register for only $100! Know someone who wants to try out hockey… now is a perfect time! We also have equipment to borrow if needed!

Pricing details are below:

8U House League - (Birth Year 2015 - 2018)

Before 9/8/23 - $175 for Full Season

After 9/8/23 - $225 for Full Season

There will also be an option to just register for half the season for $150 if your player is wanting to try it out. Fall session (October - December) or Winter session (January - March)

10U/12U House League - (Birthyear 2011 - 2014) (any 2015s that want to play will need to file a play up request)

Before 9/8/23 - $300

After 9/8/23 - $350

Goalies will still play for $150

14U / High School House League - (Birthyear 2005 - 2010)

Before 9/8/23 - $325

After 9/8/23 - $375

Goalies will still play for $150

We can’t have a successful season without your help! Our House League Committee is asking all parents to help volunteer for house leagues. Each family is asked to volunteer for a minimum of 5 hours. This includes running the board/clock, scoresheets, and monitoring the penalty box. Training is provided for all areas. Please reach out to them if you would like to coach or volunteer.

Megan Sulawske – eyhahouserep1@gmail.com

Jennifer Watkins – eyhahouserep2@gmail.com

A message from the EYHA Coaching Director

Hello hockey family! The 2023/2024 season is quickly approaching and we continue to plan what our developmental programs, house league and travel will shape to be in the next several years!

We are looking for coaches that can help continue to evolve our organization and it's future. From part time help, full time house league coaches/assistant coaches to Thunder assistants, we want enthusiastic coaches willing to give to and/or give back to the program they are a part of.

Below are links to the upcoming coaching clinics for those who answer the call of duty.

Please reach out to me at Hoonman9@aol.com for any questions of our opportunities.

God Bless!

Matt Hoon

Links for Mid Am Coaches to Sign Up for Summer 2023 Clinics

These clinics will not be posted on USA Hockey Website

Register by Clicking on the Link Below

Level 4 July 25 & 26 5:30pm

https://myevents.usahockey.com/md-virtual--cep-level-4-usa-hockey-level-4_6

Level 4 July 25 & 26 7:00pm

https://myevents.usahockey.com/md-virtual--cep-level-4-usa-hockey-level-4_5

Level 2 August 22 & 23 5:30pm

https://myevents.usahockey.com/md-virtual--cep-level-2-usa-hockey-level-2_22

Level 2 August 22 & 23 7:00pm

https://myevents.usahockey.com/md-virtual--cep-level-2-usa-hockey-level-2_21

Level 1 August 29 & 30 5:30pm

https://myevents.usahockey.com/md-virtual--cep-level-1-usa-hockey-level-1_29

Level 1 August 29 & 30 7:00pm

https://myevents.usahockey.com/md-virtual--cep-level-1-usa-hockey-level-1_28

Level 3 September 5 & 6 5:30pm

https://myevents.usahockey.com/md-virtual--cep-level-3-usa-hockey-level-3_4

Level 3 September 5 & 6 7:00pm

https://myevents.usahockey.com/md-virtual--cep-level-3-usa-hockey-level-3_3

Clinics will also be posted on the Mid Am web site at www.midamhockey.com

Starting in September, the clinics will be posted at www.usahockey.com under the coaches section

14U Thunder White Team Announced

Coach Mike Cotton is excited to announce the following players have made the 14U Thunder White team:

Barret Baker, Bentlee Baker, Henry Bosma, Aaron Edwards, James Gilberg, Teddy Giust, Brycen Hambrick, Sam Newcomb, Joseph Quinonez, Chandler Seals, Cooper Snyder, Franz Tecson, and Jacob Watkins

Please join us in congratulating these players.

Go Thunder! 

Board of Directors Vacancy

The EYHA Board currently has a vacancy for Vice-President House. Key responsibilities of this position include overseeing the operation of the House program, and with the At-Large House Representatives will establish, promote, and manage developmental/learn to play programs for new players.

Board members are expected to attend at least 50% of the meetings. Monthly board meetings normally occur in the evening on the first Wednesday of each month.

Interested persons should review the full position description in the By-Laws and submit their name and a bio to EYHAPres@gmail.com and EYHASec@gmail.com no later than June 4, 2023. Election to this mid-term vacancy will be by the Board of Directors.

Thunder Uniform Ordering Information

For anyone playing Thunder Travel Hockey this season that needs to order a Thunder Uniform (Jerseys, socks, and/or shells), visit www.thepuckhut.com. The Thunder team store is at the top of the website. If you want to have your player try on the jerseys, socks and/or shells before you order, please visit The Puck Hut inside of Swonder Ice Arena. Store hours can be found on The Puck Hut's Facebook page. You can also contact The Puck Hut at thepuckhutevansville@gmail.com or (812) 499-4821. We are keeping the design of the new jerseys the same as our previous jerseys. If you already have Thunder jerseys and do not need to order the new jerseys, you do not have to. All new uniforms need to be ordered by June 20th. The team store will be closed on June 21st.

14u Thunder White Team Additional Players

The 14U White Thunder Team is looking for a few more skaters. If your player is a 2009, 2010 or 2011 birth year player (2011 birth year will need a signed play up request form) and is interested in playing Evansville Thunder Travel hockey, please consider joining the 14U Thunder White team.

The team will be coached by Mike Cotton. Coach Cotton is an outstanding coach with many years of experience.

If your player is new to travel hockey or a returning player looking for a team, the 14U Thunder White team would be a great fit for you.

If you are interested in joining the team, please email Michael Long at EYHAVPOFTRAVEL@GMAIL.COM

Go Thunder!

10U Thunder Team Announced

Coach Cody is excited to announce the following players have made the 10U Thunder team:

Elisabeth Baker, Simon Bosma, Ian Cody, Ledger Gust, Charlie Heldt, Drew Kremer, Monty Montgomery, Graham Morris, Isaac Schiele, Zayden Seger, Mason Stewart, Dylan Sullivan, Blake TenBarge, Chase Thomas, Gavin Venditti, and Gus Wood.

Thank you to all of the players that tried out for this year's team.

Please join us in congratulating these players.

Go Thunder! 

EYHA Board Vacancy

The EYHA Board currently has a vacancy for Vice-President House. Key responsibilities of this position include overseeing the operation of the House program, and with the At-Large House Representatives will establish, promote, and manage developmental/learn to play programs for new players.

Board members are expected to attend at least 50% of the meetings. Monthly board meetings normally occur in the evening on the first Wednesday of each month.

Interested persons should review the full position description in the By-Laws and submit their name and a bio to EYHAPres@gmail.com and EYHASec@gmail.com no later than June 4, 2023. Election to this mid-term vacancy will be by the Board of Directors.