Nova Scotia Women's Hockey League

Pre-season Meeting on September 24th

2011-09-10T16:30:00.005-03:00

The 2011/2012 season is fast approaching!! The pre-season meeting will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 1pm at the Stadacona Gym boardroom, Halifax. Map

We ask that you bring no more than 2 reps per team due to space. Also, note that a representative from each team must attend or your team will be fined as per our constitution.

If you need any futher information, contact scout@nswhl.ca

Pre Season Hockey Camp

2011-08-16T05:54:00.002-03:00

Hello Ladies, Just in time for the season Pete Beliveau is putting on another great skills session! Stick handling, skating, shooting, it's everything you need to win that scoring race !!! ... Make the difference in your game

Please sign up as soon as possible as numbers are limited, almost half of the 32 spots are spoken for !

PRE-SEASON ADULT POWER SKATING/PUCK SKILLS CLINIC
Pete Belliveau

DALHOUSIE MEMORIAL ARENA

COST : $140.00

DATE TIME ARENA
WED SEPT 7 7:00 -8:00 PM DAL
SUNDAY SEPT 11 1:00 -2:00 PM DAL
WED SEPT 14 7:00 -8:00 PM DAL
SUNDAY SEPT 18 1:00 -2:00 PM DAL
WED SEPT 21 7:00-8:00 PM DAL
SUNDAY SEPT 25 1:00-2:00 PM DAL
Sunday Oct ober 2 T1:00 -2:00 PM DAL

NAME : ________________________________

ADDRESS :__________

PHONE : ________ EMAIL : _____________

LEVEL OF SKATING : BEGGINER__ / INTERMEDIATE___

WHAT SKILLS WOULD YOU WANT TO IMPROVE ________

PLS MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO :

DORIS BELLIVEAU and mail to :

19 A IDLEWYLDE ROAD
HALIFAX NX
B3N 1B8

SUMMER POWER SKATING SESSIONS

2011-06-02T19:50:00.003-03:00

Hi Ladies, Dalhousie Head Coach Pete Beliveau is putting on another power skating summer session.Co-Ed, full gear required. Please see attached sign up sheet, act quickly as spots are going fast !

PLEASE CONFIRM ATTENDANCE @ belliveaupete@hotmail.com

ADULT POWER SKATING

JULY / AUGUST 2011

DALHOUSIE MEMORIAL ARENA

6:30 TO 7:30 PM

COST : $135.00

SUNDAY JULY 10th

SUNDAY JULY 17TH

SUNDAY JULY 24TH

SUNDAY JULY 31ST

SUNDAY AUGUST 7TH

SUNDAY AUGUST 14TH

SUNDAY AUGUST 21st

NAME : __________________

ADDRESS :____________________________________________________

PHONE : _____ EMAIL : ___

LEVEL OF SKATING : BEGGINER__ / INTERMEDIATE___

WHAT SKILLS WOULD YOU LIKE TO IMPROVE ?

PLS MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO :

DORIS BELLIVEAU and mail to :

19 A IDLEWYLDE ROAD
HALIFAX NX
B3N 1B8

Annual General Meeting May 28th

2011-05-06T20:44:00.004-03:00

Hi all

It's time for the NSWHL's annual general meeting!

Date: Saturday, May 28
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Where: Stadacona Gym meeting room at CFB Halifax Stadacona (bring ID to get past the front gate) map

Each NSWHL team must send one team rep. Individuals representing new teams interested in joining the league for 2011-12 are also welcome to attend. (New teams must indicate their interest in joining the league by August 15th.)

We have received notes from about a half a dozen people who have volunteered to help run the league. That's great! Please pass on to your teams by email that the league is looking for a few more hands to make the work lighter. Send an email to info@nswhl.ca

Tentative agenda for AGM:

1. Call to order at 1:00 pm
2. Approval of minutes (provided by secretary)
3. Treasurer’s report
4. 1st VP report - scheduling issues
5. 2nd VP report - discipline issues
6. President’s report
7. Constitution revisions
8. New Teams discussion
9. Other business
- Statistics
- Atlantics
- Divisions
10. Election of 2011-12 Executive and Committee Creation

Positions may include the following:

Executive Roles:

1. President
2. 1st Vice President (Scheduling)
3. 2nd Vice President (Refs & Rules and Discipline)
4. Treasurer
5. Secretary
6. Member-at-Large (Registrar/HNS)
7. Member-at-Large (Chief Statistician)
8. Member-at-Large (Player Placement)
9. Member-at-Large (Playoffs and Sponsors)

Volunteer Positions: 10 positions

1. A Division Statistician
2. B Division Statistician
3. C Division Statistician
4. D Division Statistician
5. Playoff Organizing Committee member
6. Playoff Organizing Committee member
7. Player Placement Committee member A division
8. Player Placement Committee member B division
9. Player Placement Committee member C division
10. Player Placement Committee member D division

Help Wanted!

2011-04-12T15:20:00.006-03:00

The NSWHL needs volunteers to help run our awesome hockey league. We need help with stats, scheduling, finances, organizing playoffs etc. This year we had a team of 10 people running our 19 team league. Next year, it looks like there will be at least 22, but maybe as many as 24 teams in the league. That's a lot of stats and a lot of games to schedule. Please consider stepping forward and giving some of your spare time to be a part of our successful and growing league. Send an email by May 1st: info@nswhl.ca

Congratulations 2011 Champions!

2011-04-10T20:49:00.010-03:00

Another great NSWHL playoff tournament wrapped up on Sunday with championship games in four divisions. Click the division below to see the playoff chart and scores. All files open as PDFs.

A Division - winner Conrad Crushers

B1 Division - winner Formation Halifax Mariners

B2 Division - winner Frostbite

C Division - winner West Hants

Photographer Shawn Nolan captured a lot of players in action. Check his site here, starting Monday, to download any keepsake photos you might want.

If any player or coach didn't get an NSWHL/Pharmasave mug, let us know and we can get you one.

The year-end Annual General Meeting will be sometime in early May. Check the site for a time and place announcement.

Atlantic Senior Women's Champions - NSWHL's Conrad Crushers!

2011-04-06T21:31:00.006-03:00

Rustico, PEI was host to the inaugural Atlantic Senior Women's Championships from April 1st through to April 3rd, 2011. Teams representing each of the Atlantic Provinces were there along with the host team from Rustico. The NSWHL's Conrad Crushers won it all! Check out hockeyscene.com for a recap of the Crushers tournament.

Final Playoff Schedules

2011-04-03T18:41:00.004-03:00

Final Playoff schedules. All files open as PDFs.
A Division
B1 Division
B2 Division
C Division
Regular season final standings will determine seeding.

NSWHL playoff rules are:

A winner must be decided in each game. Ties will be broken by a five minute OT Period, then a shootout if still tied. This is a double elimination tournament, except if the championship game is first loss.

Tie breaking rules:
If teams are tied at the end of regular play, the teams shall have a 2 minute rest at their respective benches and a 5 minute sudden death period shall be played.
If still tied, each team will choose 3 players for shootout.
Home team chooses to shoot first or second. The home team is always the team ranked higher in regular season play.

If still tied after 3 shooters then each team will choose another shooter until a winner is declared. (One for one, sudden death.)

Each team has to use a different shooter until the team with the least amount of players in the game has gone through their entire shooter roster then both can revert back to choosing a same shooter.

On-site League contact: (cell) 221-7656. These rules will be on the programs given out at the tournament.

Formation Halifax Mariners win Military Nationals

2011-04-02T16:15:00.006-03:00

This photo was taken in Ontario right after the Formation Halifax Mariners won the Military Nationals. Mariners were Team Atlantic and played four other Regions: Pacific / Prairie Provinces / Ontario & Quebec. They went through the round robin with 3 wins & one tie. The one tie was against Team Quebec with a 1-1 score; out shooting them 31-8. Then they faced Team Pacific in the Semi's & easily defeated them 9-0, with Quebec beating Ontario 5-3 in the other game this meant they had to play once again Quebec in the final match. Mariners were simply too strong for Quebec in that final game soundly defeating them 6-1 and once again bringing home the Gold & the National Title once again. They placed four players in the All-Star Team / Dawn MacAuley / Kirsten Lindstol / Brigitte Delisle & Heather Gillespy. It was a great experience playing Teams at the National level and it proves that our Nova Scotia Women's Hockey League is instrumental in the development of players of all levels and prepares them for competitions of this level.

Summer hockey?

2011-03-30T16:48:00.002-03:00

We are getting several e-mails from players looking for summer ice hockey. The NSWHL operates from October to April. If anyone is organizing summer hockey - and they are looking for players - please let us know and we can pass it along.

Attention All Senior Women Hockey Players

2011-03-30T16:43:00.000-03:00

We are extremely excited to announce the advancement of senior women's hockey to be included this year in a first-ever Hockey Tournament for 50+ year-olds (birth date by the end of 2011), along with the other sporting games being played, which is put on by the "Nova Scotia 55+ Games Society." read more

Playoff schedule changes coming

2011-03-30T15:43:00.002-03:00

There will be a few minor tweaks to the times on the playoff schedule (due to the arena's flooding schedule). They will be updated shortly.

Good news

2011-03-30T15:12:00.011-03:00

NSWHLers came out in support of the SMU hockey program. Here's a pic of some league folks at the rally at SMU. It looks like the program will be saved thanks in part to a major sponsorship from Canadian Tire! Read the good news here.

SMU Cuts their Women's Hockey Program! Speak up!

2011-03-19T11:56:00.007-03:00

Yesterday (Friday March 18th) St. Mary's University (SMU) cut their women's hockey program citing budget cuts. Read about it in the ChronicleHerald. Here, here and here. In Metro News here. Comment on the stories on the newspapers' websites.

Speak up in support of this program and women's hockey!

Email the Athletic's Director and President of SMU to make them aware of your opinion. steve.sarty@smu.ca and colin.dodds@smu.ca.

A respectful note asking them to reconsider their decision and telling them why women's hockey is a valuable part of their athletic programs can make a difference.

Playoff schedules for all divisions - UPDATED April 3rd

2011-03-16T22:00:00.005-03:00

The playoff brackets for all divisions are now online. All files open as PDFs.
A Division
B1 Division
B2 Division
C Division
Regular season final standings will determine seeding.

New standings for B divisions now online

2011-03-07T21:06:00.003-04:00

Please check out the new B division standings. For playoff seeding, B division teams are ranked according to their performance against other B division teams. After the results of the last regular season games are known, these standings will determine placement for playoffs.

Points of Interest from the "NSWHL GROWTH" Meeting (Feb. 12th, 2011)

2011-02-20T23:31:00.003-04:00

A meeting was held to discuss the league's growth and expanding the A Division. Read all about it here.

Almost Famous

2011-02-10T21:31:00.004-04:00

Check out who made the cover of this month's SNAP Halifax magazine!

www.snaphalifax.com

Meeting reminder

2011-02-10T00:33:00.004-04:00

Reminder of meeting to compile ideas to help strengthen the A division for the 2011/2012 season - 10am 5818 Charles St. Contact Nadine Kays - stormhoc04@hotmail.com

Halifax Pond Hockey Classic Feb 11 -13

2011-01-29T12:53:00.002-04:00

All-Stars hit the ice at 3pm Saturday

2011-01-19T18:20:00.006-04:00

Come out on Saturday the 22nd to the BMO Cantre at 3pm and watch our NSWHL All-Stars take on the Boston Pizza Midgets! NSWHL All-Stars include: Crushers players Roz Staple, Sarah Foley, Amy Dawson, and Goalie Tammy Lutz. Truro's Meghan Read, Cheryl Hamilton, Kerrie Boyle and Terri Ferguson. Halifax Explosion's Stephanie Tenwolde, Jackie Parker and Ashley Dunn. Rams players Amanda Greene, Kim Carcary and Emily Bendal.

PLUS: Since it is never too early to start planning, a group is interested in putting together a league committee to work on expanding the A division. A meeting is proposed for Feb 12th, 2011 in Halifax at 10am. The goal is to form a committee from interested parties and come up with ideas to help grow the 'A' divsion for a positive future of the league. RSVP to scout@nswhl.ca

All-Star exhibition game at BMO Centre

2011-01-15T15:48:00.003-04:00

The BMO Centre is hosting an open house day on January 22. As part of the afternoon's activities there will be an NSWHL All-Stars exhibition game against the Boston Pizza Midget AAA girls at 3pm. Come out and enjoy...

1 PM Welcoming remarks from Mayor Peter Kelly
· Souvenir Ball Hat for the first 200 people
· Door Prizes
· Hospitality provided by Subway and Coca-Cola
1–2 PM Sledge Hockey – Come Give It a Try PAD A
2–3 PM FREE Public Skate PAD A
(Helmets Mandatory)
230–330 PM FREE Public Skate PAD B
(Helmets Mandatory)
230–3 PM Synchronized Skating Performance PAD D
3–4 PM Exhibition Hockey Game PAD D
(Boston Pizza Female Midgets vs. NS Sr. Women’s All Stars)
4–530 PM Exhibition Ringette Game PAD D
(NS Canada Winter Games Team vs. Provincial 18+ Team)

ALL FEMALE GAME BREAKERS STARTS WED JAN 12

2011-01-10T07:45:00.004-04:00

Game Breakers indoor training facility is doing by popular demand a second 12 week program starting again this Wednesday Jan 12th @ 9:00pm in Burnside.

This session is for FEMALE players only, the first session was attended by many players in the NSWHL with much sucess.

Please check out the web site www.gamebreakers.com

To register, please call 469-4263 or email bill.short@gamebreakerhockey.com

12 week program @ $179 +HST

ACT NOW, SPOTS FILLING QUICKLY

New year, new schedule

2010-12-30T15:09:00.003-04:00

The second half of the season will have APS Warriors and Eastern Shore move up into the B division. The schedule has already been changed to reflect that...the rest of the website (standings, menu bar etc) will be updated on the 3rd of January.

Playoffs will be at the BMO Centre on April 8-10. More details will be coming soon about playoff format and seeding.

Pete Belliveau Adult Power Skating

2010-12-14T08:29:00.004-04:00

Hello Ladies,
Due to popular demand Dalhousie Hockey Coach Pete Belliveau has secured icetime for a second set of CO-ED powerskating sessions. Pete along with Kevin Rafferty will be on ice working with you on your skating just in time for the second half of the season and playoffs !

Details are as follows: ADULT POWER SKATING
JAN / FEB / MARCH
BMO 4 ICE PADS
COST : $160.00
SUNDAY JAN 23 rd -9:30 to 10 :30 pm
SUNDAY JAN 30 th – 9:30 to 10 :30 pm
SUNDAY FEB 6 -9:30 to 10 :30 pm
SUNDAY FEB 13 -9:30-10:30 PM
SUNDAY MARCH 6 -9:30 to 10:30 PM
SUNDAY MARCH 13 -9:30 to 10 : 30 PM
SUNDAY MARCH 20 -9:30-10:30 PM

NAME : _________________________________

ADDRESS :__________

PHONE : _______ EMAIL : _____________

LEVEL OF SKATING : BEGINNER__ / INTERMEDIATE___

WHAT SKILLS WOULD YOU LIKE TO IMPROVE ?

PLS MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO :

DORIS BELLIVEAU and mail to :
19 A IDLEWYLDE ROAD
HALIFAX NX
B3N 1B8

SPOTS WILL GO FAST, PLEASE EMAIL kmr@wilsons.ca TO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE.

Women’s hockey hits its stride: New four-pad rink, HRM ice policy help fuel growth

2010-11-09T12:46:00.003-04:00

In case you didn't read about it in today's Chronicle-Herald, we are looking for some "C" division level goalies.

Nova Scotia Women’s Hockey League begins play at new BMO Centre

2010-11-04T07:42:00.001-03:00

HALIFAX, NS – The Nova Scotia Women’s Hockey League is playing its first games at the new BMO Centre tonight.

“The opening of this new facility has allowed our league to grow by four new teams and increase our season from 18 games to 24 games,” said league president Christina Lamey.

“Prior to the opening of this facility we had no prime time ice access in HRM and we now have four new evening slots to work with,” continued Lamey. “It has made a tremendous difference in helping our league accommodate the growth of our sport.”

The Nova Scotia Women’s Hockey League began play in 1994 with seven teams and today has 19 teams over three divisions with almost 400 players and coaches. Players come from across HRM and surrounding areas including Windsor and Truro.

Lamey adds the league has greatly reduced its lengthy waiting list and is actually now seeking some beginner level goalies.

More information about joining the league can be found on the NSWHL's website at www.nswhl.ca

BMO Centre is open. First games tomorrow!

2010-11-03T20:42:00.005-03:00

We start playing at the BMO Centre tomorrow night! Please see the these facility rules and time clock instructions. Print them out and have them on hand when you go play there. Also, NSWHL players can attend the ribbon cutting at the BMO Centre on Monday, November 8th at 6:00 pm (upstairs in the lounge area).

Fax us at 1-888-485-1162

2010-10-11T17:17:00.003-03:00

All home teams must send a game report within 72 hours of the completion of the game and mail the original gamesheet to the league within one week of the completion of the game. A forfeit loss may be assessed against a home team if a gamesheet is not received by the league within the above timeframes. Fax number and mailing address are on the "contact us" page.

Schedule is now up!

2010-10-05T20:42:00.006-03:00

Full team schedules are now online. Roster links and player stats will be updated once rosters come in.

Speaking of rosters: Completed rosters must be submitted before anyone steps on the ice. If it is not the insurance is invalidated.

Remember the rules about:
(1) having only legal midget players (who must be identified on the roster)
(2) having game sheets and filling them in correctly
(3) new players can be added to the roster at any time but teams MUST do this BEFORE that player goes on the ice for them. They do not need to send in extra money, that can be taken care of later, BUT they must register the player before she plays a game. Similarly, players can only be removed from a roster if they NEVER play a game.

That will be checked at the end of the season and money reimbursed.

Speaking of money: League fees are due on the 8th.

HOCKEY CANADA TRAINING

2010-10-01T14:24:00.003-03:00

Hockey Canada & Hockey Nova Scotia to host a Female Skills Development Camp in Dartmouth

Saint John, NB – Hockey Canada’s Atlantic Regional Centre in partnership with Hockey Nova Scotia, is pleased to announce the 11th Annual Hockey Canada Female Skills Development Camp set to take place on Thursday, November 11th at the Dartmouth Sportsplex.

Players from the Metro Boston Pizza Midget AAA Female Hockey Club will join skills camp participants on the ice and assist other qualified on-ice instructors. Participants who attend will also have the opportunity to be part of a Hockey Canada Skills Camp video shoot happening throughout the day.

The skills development camp will offer three separate female divisions; Novice/Atom, Peewee/Bantam and an Adult recreational division. The camp is designed to provide a day full of fun and excitement and has the following objectives:

§ To develop/enhance the fundamental skills of skating, passing, goaltending, stick handling, and shooting.
§ To create opportunity for players to meet other players and develop friendships.
§ To promote the fun of the game and learn new drills.
§ To teach the concepts of fair play, fitness, safety, team work, and the importance of a positive attitude.
§ To provide a memorable experience for all who attend.

The camp will be $65/player. Each division will have a maximum of 35 participants. Players who attend the camp will receive:

§ Hockey Canada Practice Jersey
§ Water Bottle
§ Hockey Canada Gift
§ Two on-ice sessions
§ Off-ice fitness session
§ Off-ice team-building session
§ Off-ice session for Parents

Registration for this camp will take place on-line. To register, please CLICK HERE

For more information on this camp please contact:

Joanne Hughes – Camp/Community Lead
Phone: (902) 462-7594
Email: joanne@accesswave.ca

Paul Dagg – Hockey Canada’s Atlantic Regional Centre
Phone: (506) 642-0490
Email: pdagg@hockeycanada.ca

Pink in the Rink - October 22

2010-09-28T15:13:00.002-03:00

October 22nd is Pink in the Rink III with the Halifax Mooseheads when they take to the ice in their pink jerseys against their biggest rivals, the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles! This is a special event in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation-Atlantic Region.
Package 1:
25 Upper Bowl tickets: $250.00
*taxes included
Package 2:
25 Lower Bowl tickets: $300.00
*taxes included
$50.00 from every package sold will go directly towards The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (Atlantic Region)
-Tickets are based on best available seating at the time of purchase
-Additional tickets can be purchased with $2.00 from every ticket going to the CBCF
-Your team name will be listed on the Silvervision screen during the game for supporting this great cause
*Pink Ice at the Halifax Metro Centre again this year for our Pink in the Rink Event!

Thank you and reminders from pre-season meeting

2010-09-27T20:32:00.005-03:00

Thank you everyone for a succesful pre-season league meeting yesterday. Looking forward to our biggest season yet. A record 19 teams and 24 games!

1. Let us know by *Wednesday* if your team will be going to any tournaments.

Dates we know of that conflict with our schedule are:
Nov. 6-7 Shelburne - Contacts: Chrissy Rose (637-1995) & Nicole Hurlburt (745-0342)
Nov. 19-21 Greenwood - lindsay.doyle@forces.gc.ca
Nov. 26-28 - AAA Midget tournament for A teams only in Port Hawkesbury - Contact: greghull@aamunro.com
March 4-6 - Eastern Shore Tournament: ewadden@ns.sympatico.ca 827-2786
March 24-27 Vince Ryan - www.vinceryan.ca

2. Get your fees into the league by October 8th. All teams must be be fully paid up by the start of league play.
3. Get your rosters to Kathy Robertson by October 8th so she can submit it to HNS for insurance purposes.

Reminder! Get yourself and your players signed up through the league's website for automatic updates.

The schedule will be out around next weekend with play to begin a week later.

Meeting on Sunday, September 26th - UPDATED

2010-09-12T16:52:00.003-03:00

The 2010/11 pre-season league meeting will be on Sunday, September 26th at 10:30 am. LOCATION IS THE GYMNASIUM BOARD ROOM AT STADACONA. First league games may begin as early as Oct. 9th but the league schedule won't be heavy until Nov. 4 when the four-pad opens.

Can everyone please confirm with me your jersey colours. A few of the new teams are trying to decide what to wear.

Each team is required to send one team rep to the meeting.

55+ Nova Scotia Games

2010-08-31T12:54:00.002-03:00

Are you a hockey player that is 55+ (or will be 55 by the end of 2011)?

If so please contact Nancy "Mac" MacLean about the possibility of women's hockey competing in the 55+ Nova Scotia Games to be held in Kings County on September 22-25, 2011. Mac can be reached at nmac41@ns.sympatico.ca

Looking for Goalies!

2010-08-31T12:33:00.001-03:00

The NSWHL needs a couple of goalies for some HRM based teams. Contact scout@nswhl.ca today!

2010-11 Contacts list now online

2010-08-21T21:48:00.004-03:00

The contacts list for 2010-11 league executive members and team reps is now online under "League Info" > "Contact Us".

The league is currently compiling the list of all of our available ice times. If your team manages their own ice times please submit your list to the league as soon as possible.

Rosters wanted

2010-08-09T19:40:00.006-03:00

Teams are asked to submit a preliminary roster to the league at scout@nswhl.ca by August 15th. (Except Truro, West Hants, and Mariners). We want to make sure that everyone who wants to play has a team to play on! Looking forward to getting your list....

Pre-season hockey skills session

2010-07-07T18:33:00.003-03:00

There will be a women's hockey skills sesion on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Cole Harbour Place from noon-1pm and again from 3-4:30pm. The cost is $65/player.
Skills covered will be: picking up a pass on your backhand, angling, shooting from the point, shooting (in general), 3 on 2s, 2 on 1s (attacking and defending) and breakout positioning.
Please feel free to request any topics you would like to see covered as well. Email Josh at: boultonskating@accesscable.net

NSWHL news for next season

2010-06-28T20:50:00.004-03:00

The NSWHL has secured ice time at the new Four-Pad Arena in Hammonds Plains. Next year we will be playing a 24 game season with most games on Thursday evenings (approximately 7 - 9 pm), Saturday nights ( 9 - 11 pm) and Sunday evenings (7 - 9 pm). There will also be games played on different evenings in Eastern Shore, CFB Shearwater, Truro and Brooklyn, NS.

All players and teams interested in participating in the 2010-11 season should contact the league no later than August 15th.

New players and teams wanted for 2010-11 season!

2010-06-28T18:45:00.003-03:00

The NSWHL is getting ready for the 2010-2011 season. If you are interested in joining the league as a player please contact scout@nswhl.ca. If you are interested in entering a whole team, contact the league president at info@nswhl.ca