September-October Newsletter |
![]() Message From The PresidentOn behalf of the office staff and volunteer MHL Board of Directors, I would like to welcome everyone to the 2016-17 hockey season. This year marks the league’s 70th Anniversary. We should all take great pride in knowing that there has been a long tradition of providing hockey for the youth of Mississauga. As we move forward this season, we’re continuing to focus on making our minor hockey program the best it can be. We have introduced a referee communication program which started with our referees and which will continue to be promoted to both referees and coaches going into this season. Like any new hockey program, it takes about 3 years before we can judge its merits. Our discipline program continues to improve on-ice behaviours, and suspensions are now at 580 down over 100 from last season, making the game more enjoyable for all. In 7 years we have moved the number of suspensions from just under 1600 to less than 600. Thanks for all of the support for this valuable program. The City of Mississauga agreed to work with us to provide ice and instruction for the First Shift program which grew from 45 registrants in the first year to 135 registrants this past season. We have been able to retain 60 plus percent of these new players in the MHL for the next season. This season we will have space for 225 registrants in this great program introducing new players to hockey. Where can you get all the equipment and 6 weeks of on-ice instruction for $200.00? We need your help in recruiting new players – please spread the word that we need children aged 6 to 10 to try the game of hockey. Ice costs continue to be the main driver of player cost. We will have a 2% increase in ice costs for this season and the next. The league office has worked very hard this past season to ensure all of our contracted ice was used or sold, and to help reduce and control ongoing expenses has moved to a new industrial mall location on Laird Rd. just south of The Collegeway. In this new location we will have storage facilities for equipment to make us a one stop location for those who may need help getting outfitted for hockey. We’re excited to share this new hub of hockey in Mississauga! We have also completed the registration of Play More as a charity which will allow us an opportunity to seek philanthropic donations for players in need. We have a great, passionate and dedicated group of volunteers that make this league what it is and I want to thank each and every one of you. |
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House League ConveningThe purpose of the MHL convening period is to review all players and teams in each House League division and age category with a view to ensuring the best possible scenarios for fair playing levels between teams. Convening will occur from Sept. 24 to November 6 for the 2016/17 hockey season and will involve all House League players. Each age division is handled by a separate committee comprised of an MHL Director as Committee Chair and a representative from each Area Association. The committee will determine movement of teams or players up or down within their respective skill categories. The goal is to provide a fair and balanced schedule for each division. Should you have any questions during convening about the process, you should contact your Area Association division representative or Area Association Head Convenor. Contact information should be available on your Association website. |
Meadowvale HockeyCelebrates Anniversary
On Sunday, September 11th, Meadowvale Hockey Association opened their 2016-17 season – their 40th – with a celebration at Meadowvale Arena during their house league tryouts, complete with cake, |
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Ref’s Corner
The MHL has developed an Effective Communications program which was given to referees in the 2015-16 season with an aim to foster good communication between referees and team officials and improve game management for all participants. The program outlines how Hockey Canada referee training directs referee procedure and expectations for conduct by all participants in minor hockey games. During pre-season Area Coaches Meetings, MHL Directors and Ref Supervisors presented the power point presentation to team officials. The presentation is available on the MHL website. To read it click here |
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Our MHL Hockey HeritagePhoto GalleryFrank Mahovlich, left winger with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1957-1968, 6-time Stanley Cup winner and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, with Port Credit player (right) at Maple Leaf Gardens. If you know who the Port Credit player is please let us know! |
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MHL Referral ProgramDid you know that you could earn a $50 credit toward your registration fee at your association, by referring a brand new player to the Mississauga Hockey League. Eligible players must be a new player ages Tyke to Bantam, not a family member or resident with an existing registered player/family, must be a Mississauga resident and must never have been registered with the MHL before. An individual can sponsor more than one new player. To download a New Player Incentive Program application form, please check on the MHL website. Or click here. |
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First Shift Program
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Peter Waters from the MHL speaks with a group of registrants at the Canadian Tire First Shift welcome event on September 21st. The first three groups hit the ice for their first taste of hockey on Sunday, October 15th.
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![]() IMPORTANT REMINDER REGARDING THE PARENT RESPECT IN SPORT PROGRAMDon’t forget that one parent of each MHL player should complete the Respect in Sport Parent program before Thanksgiving Monday – October 10th. Register at https://gthlparent.respectgroupinc.com/. |
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Team NewsPort Credit Storm Peewee A partners with Chartwell Regency Retirement ResidenceThe Port Credit Storm PeeWee A Team (PC070) has partnered with the Chartwell Regency Retirement Residence in Port Credit. The team and the Residents had a meet and greet BBQ luncheon on Sunday September 25th, where the players got to meet and enjoy lunch with some of the residents. The players asked the Residents interesting questions about their lives and also were able to tell them a little about themselves and their budding hockey careers. The Residents are planning on attending the team’s upcoming home games and cheering their favourite Port Credit players on at Port Credit Arena.
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Lorne Park Clarkson Wild Minor Midget “A” win at Bill Reaman Tournament
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Port Credit Storm Peewee “A” win at Bill Reaman Tournament
Eliminating the Uxbridge Stars in the Semi Finals, the team went on to dominate the Vaughan Rangers 5-0 in the final for the Championship. Port Credit outscored the competition 38-7. PC’s own Ryan Clarke was voted the PeeWee Tournament MVP. |
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Meadowvale Hawks Bantam “A” win at Bill Reaman Tournament
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Port Credit Storm Minor Peewee “A” win at Bill Reaman Tournament
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Lorne Park Clarkson Midget “A” win at West Mall
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Lorne Park Clarkson Wild Novice Gold win at Garden City
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Phantom Wolves Peewee “A” win at Toronto Aces Tournament
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Phantom Wolves Bantam “A” win at Toronto Aces Tournament
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Port Credit Storm Minor Midget A win at West Mall
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Phantom Wolves Minor Bantam “A” win at West Mall
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