Northern Colorado Youth Hockey

The Fee Schedule for the 2008-09 NCYH season has been released. Click here to visit the fees page.

Visit the NoCo Ice Center page for information regarding adult hockey, hockey and skating clinics, public skate, drop-in hockey, learn-to-skate, and much more. Call (970) 206-4423 for information.

Click the appropriate link below to visit the NCYH program pages. You'll find schedules, contact information and more.

• TRAVEL
• IN-HOUSE
• 8 & UNDER
• GIRLS HOCKEY
• SPRING SELECT

March 20, 2008, -- Fort Collins, Colorado. Northern Colorado Youth Hockey (NCYH) today announced that Aaron Grosul has been appointed as the Hockey Director for NCYH.

Grosul recently retired from playing professional hockey after four seasons with the Colorado Eagles. Aaron was a contributing member of the Eagles team during their President’s Cup title years of 2004-05 and 2006-07.

Online registration for the 2008-09 NCYH Jr. Eagles season is now open!

Click here to visit the online registration page

You may also use the paper registration packet available for download on the NCYH home page, or stop in to NoCo Ice Center or EPIC to pick up a registration packet.

By Kathryn Dailey
The Loveland Reporter-Herald

BERTHOUD — At Turner Middle School, bald is more than just a way to keep a cool head in the summer.

On Friday, several students and teachers will shave their heads to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises money for children’s cancer research.

Seventh-grader Matt Ayers organized the event after his family and consumer science teacher Tracey Olson gave a lesson earlier this month about giving back to the community through service in honor of Global Youth Service Week.

“Of all my students, Matt really ran with it,” she said.

Matt was inspired to organize the event after seeing Avalanche players shave their heads for St. Baldrick’s, he said.

“I just thought it was cool that you could do this and help raise a cure for cancer,” the 13-year-old said.

Matt has been promoting the event through posters and fliers and the school’s morning announcements.

He didn’t have a hard time persuading some of his friends to join him, either.

“Some of them wanted to get their hair cut anyway,” he joked.

When Olson gave her lesson, she didn’t expect that one of her students would organize such a large event, she said.

“He’s been the big inspiration and energy behind this,” she said.

Participants hope that if they can raise $2,500, then their principal will shave his head.

For more information about St. Baldrick's and how to participate or donate, visit www.stbaldricks.org and click on the “Events” tab.

Congratulations to Brendan Phelps, Nate Strah, Lanie Matsumoto, and Emma Sunness for being selected to participate in the 2008 Rocky Mountain District Player Development Camp in Salt Lake City April 30 - May 4. Good Luck to these NCYH players!

Only three weeks into their spring season the Jr. Eagles squirt Selects participated in the first ever NCYH Spring Warm Up tournament with great success. The Wyoming Wind and the Wyoming Oilers also took part in the tournament fielding two great teams. It all came down to the undefeated Wind and the 2-2 Jr. Eagles in the championship match up. The Wind who had defeated the Jr. Eagles twice in the round robin, both times by a single goal came ready to play the championship game. The Jr. Eagles over came a late third period two goal deficit to take the Wind to overtime and eventually win in a thrilling shoot out. The coaching staff of head coach Mitch Knight and assistant coaches Paul Cooley and Aaron Grosul were extremely happy with the way the boys played. The team showed a tremendous amount of character coming back in the championship game and we are all looking forward to the weeks ahead capping it all off with a great tournament in Chicago.

Hello,

My name is Patrick Nevin and I am a Coach at the 8 & under level for Hyland Hills Hockey Association. We have had a 5 year old Christian Moreno diagnosed with a tumor in his liver. I started off by trying to bring awareness of Christian’s situation to the youth hockey community. What I have received back, has been nothing short of remarkable! And one thing I want to point out is that we can all help in a fight against cancer. One exciting response to my call for help came from Justin Goldman Founder and President of The Hockey Guild.

Click here to read the full message

The Colorado Competitive Youth Hockey League (CCYHL) is ranked the fourth toughest conference for the 06-07 season according to a national hockey rankings website. Rankings take into consideration strength of schedule, goals scored and strength of conference.

We should all be proud that our players are participating in one of the most challenging leagues in the country .

"Dream On" - The Colorado Eagles / Junior Eagles video presentation from the NCYH Banquet on March 10, 2008.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Registration for the 2008-2009 season with the NCYH Jr. Eagles has opened! Registration packets are available online, at the NoCo Ice Center, or in front of the EPIC Coaches Office. NCYH Online registration will be available as soon as USA Hockey online registration is ready (Spring 2008).

Update: USA Hockey online registration will be open on May 1st, and NCYH's online registration will open up soon after that.

This year all registrations on or before May 31st receive an early bird discount, so be sure to register early! For information, please contact NCYH at (970) 206-4423.

2008-09 Registration Packets:

• Travel Hockey
• In-House Hockey
• 8 and Under Hockey (2000 and younger birth years)
• Girls Hockey - coming soon

2008-09 Registration FAQ

Northern Colorado Youth Hockey and the NoCo Ice Center will be celebrating hockey in Northern Colorado June 14-15 with two great events.

On Saturday, June 14th NCYH is hosting its annual golf tournament. The tournament features Colorado Eagles players and staff, and all proceeds go to the NCYH Foundation. The NCYH Foundation funds scholarships and works toward establishing the best quality environment for youth atheletes to participate in competitive and recreational hockey. Click here for the golf tournament flyer and entry form.

On Sunday, June 15th the NoCo Ice Center will be hosting its annual open house. The open house features a free open skate, Eagles players in attendance, hockey vendors, and much more. NCYH staff will also be on hand to answer your questions. Hours and additional details we become available soon, so stay tuned to this website.

NCYH 2008 Spring & Summer Camps and Leagues are now open for regisration! Whether you are serious about improving your skills and moving to the next level of hockey, or looking for a way to have fun and enjoy the sport, you're sure to find camps for you!

NCYH Spring & Summer 2008

• Spring 3v3 League - 3/24/08 to 5/4/08
• Strength & Conditioning Dryland - 6/2/08 to 7/24/08
• Power Skating - June 2-5, 2008
• Little Guys Hockey Day Camp - June 23-27, 2008
• Stick Handling & Shooting - June 16-21, 2008
• Checking Clinic - July 12-13, 2008
• Skills Develpment - August 12-14, 2008
• Pre-Tryout Camp - August 18-21, 2008

Click here for the informational brochure and registration form.. To register, complete and return the registration form on the brochure to the NoCo Ice Center or the EPIC NCYH drop box.

Register early as these camps and leagues will fill up quickly!!

CORRECTIONS TO THE BROCHURE:

• There is a Pee Wee 3v3 league, time is 7:00 to 8:00 PM
• Bantam/Midget 3v3 time is 8:15 to 9:15 PM
• All 3v3 leagues are 1/2 ice
• Checking Clinic is July 12 & 13

Jr. Eagles 3v3/Skills Camp

• August 4-8, 2008
• Open to all ages, Mite through Midget
• Cost $150
• Click here for schedule and information
• REGISTRATION FORM

Jr. Eagles Girls Hockey Camp

• August 11-15
• Open to girls age 10-19
• Cost $150
• Click here for schedule and information
• REGISTRATION FORM

CALL (970) 206-4423 OR VISIT NOCO ICE CENTER TO SIGN UP FOR THESE CAMPS. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, APRIL 14TH.

Additional 2.5% processing fee added for credit/debit card transactions.

NCYH Hockey Director Aaron Grosul is offering a camp for Midget aged players designed to challenge them and prepare them for the upcoming season.

Click here for the informational brochure and registration.

Colorado Eagles Hockey camps are back. You and or your child can “Learn from the Pros!” All camps will be hosted at either the Budweiser Events Center or NoCo Ice Center. There are three different Youth Sessions and one Adult camp at this time. Register now for the only hockey school in Northern Colorado with Professional Player instruction, space is limited!

Youth Registration Form

Adult Registration Form

Youth Goalie Camp

It is advised that parents use their best judgment when deciding to attend practices when there is inclement weather.  Because of the size of region that makes up the membership of NCYH, it is difficult for our staff to know what the weather is like in the other areas.  For example, it may be acceptable driving conditions at NoCo, but may be treacherous driving conditions in Cheyenne, Longmont, Greeley or other areas.  Players should notify their coach as soon as possible if they are unable to make it to practice due to inclement weather.  If a coach elects to cancel a practice due to inclement weather, the coach should call the office at NoCo and let them know.

 
Game cancellation decisions will be made by the staff of NCYH.  Game cancellation notification will be posted online no later than 3 hours prior to the start of the game.  Managers should contact the opposing team if a game is cancelled due to inclement weather.  It is advised that parents use their best judgment regarding driving when there is inclement weather.

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