As we kick off the 2017-18 hockey season, the OHL Eastern Conference Champion Mississauga Steelheads are looking for local coaches interested in attending our upcoming Coaching Clinic on October 25^th, 2017 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Hershey Centre. We are lucky to have one of the top coaching staffs in the OHL lead by Stanley Cup winner, James Richmond, and are always looking to help continue the growth of minor hockey coaches and players in our community.

The hockey season goes by way too quickly, so getting off to a quick start is important for coaches to get the most out of their players as they progress through the season and into the playoffs. During the clinic our coaches will breakdown their day-to-day roles and routines, give insight into their player evaluation and roster design, offer advice for practice planning and time management, and will open the floor to answer any specific questions your may have.

There are no costs associated with the clinic so if you are interested, or know of other coaches that would be interested in this valuable development opportunity, you can reach me (Brandon Reischl) at 905-502-7788 ext. 238 or by email at breischl@mississaugasteelheads.com.

Thank you and good luck this year.

With the new season just around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities to get up-close and personal with your hometown Steelheads. The Flag Program, Fan Tunnel, Intermission Mini Game, and Pre/Post Game Skates are all designed to provide your team a truly authentic game day experience. Players and coaches participating in these programs will all receive complimentary tickets to enjoy the game. All other additional tickets can be purchased for just $15.

Teams that are looking to do some fundraising this year can run a Puck Toss or Ticket Drive at any Steelheads home game throughout the season, with all proceeds going to your team!

Please see the attached PDF for more information on our Minor Hockey Programs. These programs are filling fast, so if interested please contact Brandon Reischl at breischl@mississaugasteelheads.com or at 905-502-7788 ext.238.

 Best of luck with the 2017-18 hockey season!

 Go Steel Go!

Your newly crowned OHL Eastern Conference Champion Mississauga Steelheads will kick off their 2017-18 season at the Hershey Centre on September 22^nd (7pm) as they take-on the Ottawa 67s. Single-game tickets are now on sale and can be purchased on Ticketmaster, or at the Hershey Centre box office, starting at just $16.75+HST.

Join us at the rink to see our new championship banners, support your hometown team, and show the rest of the league what hockey in Mississauga is all about! 

https://www.ticketmaster.ca/search?q=mississauga+steelheads&lang=en-ca

With the MHL and OHL hockey seasons just a few weeks away, the Steelheads will be hosting two exhibition games:

Saturday, September 2nd (7:00pm) at Hershey (Rink 2) vs Guelph

Wednesday, September 13th (7:00pm) at Westwood Arena vs Kitchener

Tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00.

C’mon out and support our Steelheads!

Also, the Steelheads are currently looking for one more family that would be interested in becoming a billet for the upcoming season.  Billets receive $450 per month, two tickets to each game, and a discount on all Steelheads merchandise.  Anyone interested can find out more at http://mississaugasteelheads.com/billet-families.

Perhaps a short power-skating program might be in order?

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The Mississauga Hockey League, in conjunction with its’ six Area Association partners, is pleased to announce that it is introducing a new program to strengthen player development at the Novice and Atom age levels.

Starting in September we will be combining:

• Major & Minor Novice into one age division (7 & 8 year olds)
• Major & Minor Atom into one age division (8 & 9 year olds)

Note that these changes will NOT affect our Rep (i.e. Gold and “A”) level teams.

A Proven Concept

While the Novice and Atom combined age programs are new, the concept has already been proven both across Canada and within the MHL. Coaches and Convenors have grouped players with equivalent skill levels in certain age groups for many years.  The results have been invaluable in terms of the benefit to whole teams and also individual players.  Most jurisdictions within Hockey Canada currently combine age groups to enhance player development.

Player Benefits

The introduction of this program will provide a larger pool of players for the Convening Committee. This means several positive deliverables for your child’s hockey development, including:

• Increase the opportunity to place the player with like-skilled players
• Create greater diversity in opponents than what currently exists
• Increase division size (i.e. Red, White, Blue, Green) to provide more balanced competition
• Teams will now be comprised of players grouped at appropriate skill levels rather than based solely on age specific requirements
• Teams will be convened into divisions of equivalent competition as teams will play against opponents with a similar skill level

Entering Tournaments

Teams will be entered into tournaments based upon the oldest-aged players on the team. For example, a team of major and minor Atoms would enter the Atom division of the tournament.

Success and Future Development

The MHL is always striving to improve its product offering by looking at all programs in a holistic manner. As these combined aged programs roll out in the fall we will monitor and analyze the results.  The success of this program may see the implementation of this approach in older age groups in the future.

If you have any questions or require further information about this program please contact the MHL Office, your Area Association, your Coach, or your Convenor.

Attention all prospective NEW Timekeepers for the 2017-2018 hockey season…

If you’re interested in becoming a Timekeeper with the MHL, please contact our Manager of Game Officials, at nick.mintsopoulos@hockey.on.ca.

Note:  All applicants must be 14 years of age as of December 31, 2017.

The MHL is looking for Hockey Canada certified officials (NEW or experienced) to join our officiating staff for the 2017-2018 season.  Officials would be required to work predominantly on Saturdays with some Sunday evening shifts to start.

All MHL Officials must be Hockey Canada certified.  To find more information follow this link http://www.gthlcanada.com/referee-clinics/

EXPERIENCED OFFICIALS

Please submit your officiating resume to nmintsopoulos@hockey.on.ca

NEW OFFICIALS

Please submit to  nmintsopoulos@hockey.on.ca with answers to the following:

NAME:

AGE:

ARE YOU CURRENTLY PLAYING ORGANIZED HOCKEY?  IF SO WHAT TEAM?

IF YOU HAVE PLAYED ORGANIZED HOCKEY, WHAT WAS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF HOCKEY YOU PLAYED?

WHICH CITY DO YOU LIVE IN?

WHICH HOCKEY CANADA CERTIFICATION CLINIC HAVE YOU REGISTERED IN?

DEADLINE for submission is Monday August 28 12:00pm

If you have any further questions regarding the MHL Officiating staff feel free to contact Nick Mintsopoulos nmintsopoulos@hockey.on.ca

Steelheads’ Owen Tippett and Nic Hague Drafted to NHL…

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The goal of BraeBen’s 9 Hole Golf Course is to provide an optimal learning environment for all levels of players, with holes measuring between 100-200 yards. BraeBen hosts several instructional programs throughout the season for both the new golfer and the avid golfer.  Our accredited golf professionals are some of the best in the City and will guide you to make your game that much better.  We host lessons, clinics and camps for all ages and skill levels.

Our Golf Camps (Full Day & Half Day options available) will provide young golfers the opportunity to explore the thrill and excitement of the game of golf! This camp will provide hands on instruction to golfers of all skill levels, while also incorporating physical activity through other recreational and sporting activities. Campers will be assessed on the first day of camp and divided by skill level for the rest of the week. Topics covered may include full swing, short game, rules, as well as basic golf course etiquette. Campers will get the opportunity to play the 9 Hole – Par 3 Course as well.

You are just minutes away from affordable quality golf and incredible amenities that are close to home! For more information please visit braeben.ca or call us at 905-615-GOLF (4653).