Welcome to the Northern Lights Girls Hockey Website!
Players with the Northern Lights come from Connecticut, Western Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Connecticut Northern Lights teams compete at the highest level in state, regional and national play as members of the New England Girls Hockey League and the Connecticut Hockey Conference. However, the Northern Lights also provide multiple opportunities for girls who are looking for a less serious or more recreational commitment to participate in the sport of ice hockey.
Travel Hockey Tryouts for 2014/15 Teams
Registration is currently open for tryouts for next year in the 'Register Online' section of the website. Click here for more information.
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HEADLINES  | | | Interested in Coaching Next Year? by
posted 03/10/2014 If you are interested in coaching for the Northern Lights next year, please complete a coaching application and return it to Ashley Parker.
Coaching selections are subject to the CT Northern Lights Hockey Association Board of Directors approval. Please leave applications in the Northern Lights mailbox inside the coaches locker room, attn: Ashley Parker, Director of Player & Organization Development or email to Ashley.Parker06@gmail.com
| 2014 Programs Announced For U16 and U19 Tier 1 Players by
posted 02/25/2014 For 2014 we are expanding the Prep / HS Program based on our successful 2013 program. This year's program consists of:
- A July four day readiness camp.
- Participation for both U16 and U19 teams in the Beantown Classic in Marlboro, MA in July.
- A ten week fall Sunday skill development / scrimmage program.
- Participation for both U16 and U19 teams in a Christmas tournament.
- Tournament teams for additional tournament participation as appropriate.
Players can choose to participate in multiple or one of the program components.
Click this link or on the left menu bar for more information about this exciting new program!
After looking at the info in the link above, if you still have question, contact Ken Dixon at CoachKenDixon@gmail.com
To go straight to registration:
July 2014 U16/U19 Tier 1 Readiness Camp
2014 U16/U19 Fall Skills Development Program
| Congratulations to Team CT Festival Players! by
posted 02/10/2014 The following NLGH players were selected for the Team CT Festival:
01-02 - Meara Burns, Katie McNeal
00 - Cassie Nevers, Holley Riva
99 - Maddy Girodano
98 - Maddie Bologa, Maggie Hallisey, Mackenzie Griffith
97 - Sarah Melanson
GIRLS NEW ENGLAND FESTIVAL AND TEAM CONNECTICUT
WHAT IS THE FESTIVAL
The objective of USA Hockey’s Player Development Program is to select and train the most competitive men’s and women’s ice hockey teams to represent the United States at the Olympic, National, National Junior and Select levels of international competition. The attainment of that goal begins each summer as USA Hockey hosts a series of Select Festivals and Player Development National Camps exclusively for girls ages 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Nearly 700 athletes representing each of USA Hockey’s 11 Districts participate in the week-long Festivals and camps. These events attract scouts and evaluators from every level of hockey. Festival participants receive on-ice and off-ice training under the direction of leading USA Hockey coaches, along with current and former Women’s National Team players. Participants are chosen for these national camps through an evaluation process conducted at the local and District levels.
WHAT IS TEAM CONNECTICUT
The term "Team Connecticut" encompasses all the players at all age levels selected from CT to participate in the Festival. All the teams at the NE Festival are an age appropriate mix of players from all the New England District states. There is not one team consisting of just CT players.
| CT Northern Lights Tryouts for the 2014-15 Season by
posted 02/03/2014 The CT Northern Lights are pleased to announce our plans for the 2014-2015 season.
A new addition for next season will be expansion of our highly successful Prep School readiness program and Tier 1 tournament teams. This will be a Sunday-only program for U16 and U19 prep and high school players. From this program we will field U16 and U19 Tier 1 Tournament teams for 2-4 tournaments such as the Beantown Classic and the Polar Bear Tournament. We also plan to offer Full Season Tier 2 U16 and U19 teams.
For the 2014-2015 season, we plan to field 11 teams:
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League(s) |
Head Coach
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| U8 |
1 Team - CHC Mite Open Division
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Announced after tryouts |
| U10 |
U10 Silver - CHC Squirt Open Division & CGHL (U12)
U10 Maroon – CHC Squirt Open Division
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U10 Silver – Sarah Hannah
U10 Maroon – Announced after tryouts |
| U12 |
U12 Silver - CHC Tier 1 and NEGHL Tier 1
U12 Maroon – CHC Tier 2 and NEGHL Tier 2
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U12 Silver – Jenny Mancini
U12 Maroon – Jill Clark |
| U14 |
U14 Silver - CHC Tier 1 and NEGHL Tier 1
U14 Maroon – CHC Tier 2 and NEGHL Tier 2
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U14 Silver – Kelly Gillis
U14 Maroon – Announced after tryouts |
| U16 |
U16 Tier 1 – Tier 1 Tournament Team & Sunday Skills Program
U16 Tier 2 – CHC Tier 2 and NEGHL Tier 2
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U16 Tier 1 – Dan Giordano
U16 Tier 2 – Announced after tryouts
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| U19 |
U19 Tier 1 – Tier 1 Tournament Team & Sunday Skills Program
U19 Tier 2 – CHC Tier 2 and NEGHL Tier 2
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U19 Tier 1 – Bob Demers / Frank Lineberry
U19 Tier 2 - Announced after tryouts |
Locations: All of our teams will be based out of the International Skating Center of Connecticut in Simsbury, CT.
Tryout Dates
| U8 |
Monday, 3/24, 6:00 – 7:00 (ISCC - OLY)
Monday, 3/31, 6:00 – 7:00 (ISCC - OLY)
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| U10 |
Monday, 3/24, 7:10 – 8:10 (ISCC - OLY)
Monday, 3/31, 7:10 – 8:10 (ISCC - OLY)
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| U12 |
Tuesday, 4/1, 6:30 – 7:30 (ISCC - NHL)
Monday, 4/7, 6:25 – 7:25 (ISCC - NHL)
Wednesday, 4/9, 6:45-7:45 (ISCC - NHL)
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| U14 |
Monday, 4/7, 7:35 – 8:35 (ISCC – NHL)
Wednesday, 4/9, 7:55 - 8:55 (ISCC - NHL)
Sunday, 4/13, 3:10 – 4:10 (ISCC – NHL)
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| U16 & U19 |
Tuesday, 4/8, 6:30 – 7:30 (ISCC – NHL)
Sunday, 4/13, 4:20 – 5:20 (ISCC – NHL)
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Note that NLGH Tryout Procedures are listed on the NLGH Website. Information for the U16 and U19 Tier 1 programs will be forthcoming – we will not be conducting spring tryouts for these teams.
Registration
Registration information is posted on the NLGH website under ‘Online Registration’.
Parent Meeting Schedule
We will be conducting information sessions for new and existing families to review upcoming season plans and to respond to any feedback or questions. Dates are as follows:
U8 / U10 Information Session – Monday, 2/24 at 7:00pm, ISCC, Simsbury, CT
U12/ U14 Information Session – Monday, 2/24 at 8:00pm, ISCC, Simsbury, CT
U16 / U19 Information Session – Monday, 3/3 ay 7:30pm, ISCC, Simsbury, CT
FREE skills clinics
offered on March 19 for U10-U14 players interested in meeting our coaches and skating with the Northern Lights
U10/U12 – 5:35-6:35
Goalie Clinic - 6:45-7:45
U14 - 7:55-8:55
to signup email Ashley Parker at
| Stay Cool with the Summer Lights! by
posted 01/20/2014 The CT Northern Lights are proud to announce plans for our successful Summer Lights Program for 2014. The Summer Lights provides an opportunity for all girls (not just current NLGH players) to continue to keep their skills sharp during the spring and summer in a fun and challenging environment. Our program will be run by Ashley Parker, NLGH Director of Player Development, and Frank Usseglio, Head Coach for the Northern Lights, most recently with our U14 Maroon Team. We plan to offer teams at the U10, U12, U14, and U19 levels. The schedule is as follows:
Practice / Skills
Wednesdays from 4/30 – 6/25
U10/12 from 6:45-7:45
U14/19 from 7:55-8:55
Games / Tournaments
U19: Three tournaments
June 13-15 Summer Splash Marlboro, MA
June 21-23 VT Stars Summer Classic Burlington, VT
July 4-6 Niagra Falls Challenge Niagara Falls, ON
U10, U12 and U14: Two tournaments and Spring League
March 17-May 11 SWA Spring League South Windsor
June 13-15 Summer Splash Marlboro, MA
June 21-23 VT Stars Summer Classic Burlington, VT
Cost
Skills/Practices $250
Tournaments/Games $450
Registration
Available online in the registration section of nlgh.com
Questions?
Contact Ashley Parker
(801) 870-3570
| U14 Silvers - Polar Bear Tournament Champions! by
posted 12/30/2013 Congratulations to the U14 Silvers - CT Polar Bear 14A Division champions! | First Annual NLGH Golf Tournament - Save the Date by
posted 10/22/2013 NLGH will hold their first annual golf tournament on Friday, September 26, 2014. The tournament will be held at Blue Fox Run in Avon where our own Jenny Mancini, U12S Head Coach, is the golf pro. We know it's a ways away, but we wanted to let you know as soon as we secured the date so you can mark the date on your calendars. |
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