January 8th
Jack Jablonski - #13 In Our Hearts
AHA Hockey has always been governed by two primary principles: parity and safety. A recent incident in a high school hockey game is a difficult reminder of the latter and the potential risks all hockey players face when they hit the ice. As many of you have heard by now, Jack Jablonksi, a 16-year-old sophomore on the Benilde-St. Margaret’s junior varsity hockey team, was severely injured in a game last week as a result of an accidental check from behind. Jack had spinal fusion surgery this week but unfortunately doctors do not believe Jack will walk again.
The Minnesota State High School League has urged all coaches, officials, and players to renew efforts to emphasize safety techniques. The Minneapolis Hockey Association announced "Jack's Pledge: Playing Hockey The Right Way." Created by the leaders, coaches and parents of Minneapolis Hockey and endorsed by the Jablonski family, and Jack himself, "Jack's Pledge" is a player - and coach - driven program designed to emphasize playing hockey the right way by pledging to minimize violence and enhance safety in hockey. By taking Jack's Pledge, players and coaches commit to knowing the rules of the game and by playing by a strict interpretation of the rules. Players pledge to do their best to avoid penalties and situations that lead to dangerous play and unsafe situations.
As for AHA Hockey teams and players, this is a good time to remind ourselves and our teammates that safety is of the utmost importance during hockey games and that any contact, whether intentional or accidental, can lead to serious injuries. AHA is, of course, a non-checking league and it’s always good to remember that all of us are playing this game for recreational purposes and, as we like to say, we all have to go to work in the morning.
For more information on Jack, and how to help Jack and his family in this most difficult time, visit the links below:
Jack’s CaringBridge Website
Jack Jablonski Fund Website
Mail donations to:
Jack Jablonski Fund
P.O. Box 16387
St. Louis Park, MN 55416-2618
You can also help by purchasing "Jack Jablonski #13 BE STRONG" bracelets. Many local rinks will have them for sale or you can email wristbandsforjabby@gmail.com directly to place your order.
November 11th
Welcome to the new AHA Hockey Website!
AHA Players,
Welcome to the brand new AHA Hockey website! We are very excited about the new look and features, and believe they will be appreciated by our Captains and players. Below are some of the features you'll see on the new website.
• Team Logos
• Sortable Stats
• Detailed Stats and Boxscores
• Google Maps Integration
• Facebook Integration
• Set attendance for upcoming games
• Account Management
New Captain's Features:
• View and Print Player and Emergency Contact Info
• Manage Team Registration and Roster Upload Team Logo
... and more. And more to come in the future!
Let us know what you think of the new website. Send us an email at webmaster@ahahockey.com!
January 5th
December 13 Evaluation Session Added
AHA Hockey will hold one more evaluation session for the 2011-2012 Winter Season:
Tuesday
December 13
9:30PM
Braemar West
Register online to reserve a spot.
