Showing posts with label ice hockey. Show all posts
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Graduation ceremony for 24 new female hockey players

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Graduation Day for 24 new female ice hockey players
Photo courtesy Washington Wild

Western Washington Female Hockey Association - Washington Wild held a graduation ceremony on-ice for the 24 brand new female hockey players at Highland Ice Arena.

Each graduating player received a certificate and mini-hockey stick for completing either Beginner Hockey 1 or Hockey 2 class. The players were successful in achieving specific skating and hockey skills, while having a blast each Sunday morning on the ice.

The next Girls' Try Hockey for Free event, where girls can get on the ice for the first time, learn a few basic skating and hockey skills, is January 8th at 2pm at Highland. No skating experience needed, or equipment.

More information here about the Try Hockey for Free event and to register (session fills fast):

The next Girls' Beginner Hockey 1 or 2 class starts January 15th and run 10 weeks. More information and registration here.




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Wild Halloween Girls' Hockey Skate

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Photo courtesy Washington Wild

The Washington Wild 8U girls' hockey team turned their practice into a Wild Halloween Girls' Hockey Skate at Highland Ice Arena.

Players dressed up in costumes while they went through hockey drills and small area games. Everyone had a spooky time and all costume stayed in place despite the players zipping around on the ice.

For more information on learning to skate and play girls' ice hockey, visit the WWFHA Washington Wild website, which will be hosting a Girls' Try Hockey for Free event on November 12th at 4:45pm at Highland Ice Arena, 18005 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, View on Map.


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Washington Wild 10U and 8U Girls’ Teams make history

Tuesday, October 11, 2016


On Friday, September 9, the first-ever, full-time 10U and 8U all-girl hockey Washington Wild teams from the Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) took to the ice for their first practice of 2016 at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline – a first for Washington State.

On Saturday, October 1 the Washington Wild 10U team played their first-ever game at Highland at 1:45pm, defeating a boys’ team from SnoKing Amateur Hockey Association (SKAHA) 8-2.

The following weekend on Saturday, October 8 at Highland the Washington Wild 8U team played their first-ever game at 4:15pm against Kent Valley Youth Hockey Association.


10U team and coaches
Photo courtesy Washington Wild
 
For the 10U game, the first goal was scored by Jaina Goscinski, a lone goal in the first period. A few other notable were: Claudia Cerenzia earned a hat-trick with three goals in the second period, back-to-back-to-back, and Alice Einhorn who scored two goals in the third period. Other goal scorers were Annie Johnson (3rd period) and Grace Eske (3rd period) -- her first goal in her hockey career. Ella Kowalczyk served as a goalie and turned away seven shots. The Washington Wild peppered the SKAHA goalie with 34 shots on net.

The roster included: Ella Kowalczyk, Jaina Goscinski, Alice Einhorn, Claudia Cerenzia, Gianna Canos, Annie Johnson, Sydney Hermanson, Josephine Charette, Paige Nottingham, Grace Eske, Natalie Stein-Trujillo, Mackenzie Demoors (Missing: Brooklyn O'Brien, Kennedy Jensen, Dakota Orminston, Darby Marshall, Madeline Kimball, Brielle Paquet). The coaching staff included head coach Jason Goscinski and assistant coaches Kelly Goscinski, Kevin Charette, and Rich Demoors. Bethany Nottingham and Suzzane Billaunt served as managers for the team.

8U Players
Photo courtesy Washington Wild

For the 8U game, while score is not kept, for historic reasons, we note that Avery McCormick and Allie Martinez scored goals and Rhylee Tiefel served as goalie (her first time!). Several players were experiencing their first game ever. Head Coach Anne Marie Dion worked with the team off-ice, while assistant coach William Lee was the on-ice official for both teams. Brian Sutton served at team manager. Included in the game roster were: Chloe Sutton, Avery McCormick, Allie Martinez, Emma Martinez, Charlotte Lee, Katelyn Fulhaber, Amelia Coyle, Audrey Spencer, Rhylee Teifel, Zoe Smith, Makinley Poirot, and Gabriella Moore (Missing: Penelope Brown, Sara Fuller, Ashleigh Howe, Jane Patton, and Lillian Thomas)

Any female age 4-9 years old interested in learning to skate and play the sport of ice hockey may join the Washington Wild girl's beginner class, or attend the November 12 Girls’ Try Hockey for Free event at Highland Ice Arena on Aurora in Shoreline. More information here.



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Girls' Try Hockey For Free Sept 11 at Highland Ice Arena

Saturday, September 3, 2016



Attend the Girls' Try Hockey For Free event hosted by Western Washington Female Hockey Association on Sunday September 11 at Highland Ice Arena from 2:00pm – 3:00pm for all girls, ages 4 – 8 years old in local area. Join us in this welcoming, supportive and open environment! 
 
It's FREE and no experience necessary; however, register online as space is limited.
 
- Date: Sunday September 11
- Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm ( Note: Please arrive 45 minutes early to get skates and gear fitted)
- LocationHighland Ice Arena - 18005 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline 

What to Bring
  • A bike helmet, warm clothes/sweats, and mittens/gloves
  • We will provide skates and sticks... and other hockey gear - while supplies last
  • If you own hockey equipment bring it, but if not -- no worries! 
Register
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Girls Try Hockey for Free July 10

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Leaning how to stand up on the ice

Attend the Girls' Try Hockey For Free event hosted by Western Washington Female Hockey Association.

The goal is to get more girls on the ice enjoying the great game of ice hockey. It's FREE and no experience necessary, however, register online early as space is limited.

Sunday, July 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm. Note: Please arrive 30-45 minutes early to get skates sized.
Ideal Age: 4 - 9 years old (all are welcome). No experience needed at all!
Cost: Free
Highland Ice Arena, 18005 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

What to Bring
  • A bike helmet, warm clothes/sweats, and mittens/gloves
  • We will provide skates and sticks... and other hockey gear - while supplies last
  • If you own hockey equipment bring it, but if not -- no worries!

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Shoreline Girls' Try Hockey for Free session this Sunday April 10

Thursday, April 7, 2016


Girls’ Try Hockey For Free session will be hosted by Western Washington Female Hockey Association this weekend at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline. Come try the great sport of ice hockey. We want to see more girls on the ice enjoying the game.

Please Join Us - It's FREE
  • Date: Sunday, April 10th
  • Time: 12:45pm - 1:45pm
  • Note: Please arrive 30-45 minutes early to get skates and equipment sized
  • Location:  Highland Ice Arena 18005 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline
What to Bring
  • A bike helmet, warm clothes/sweats, and mittens/gloves
  • We will provide skates and sticks... and other hockey gear - while supplies last
  • If you own hockey equipment bring it, but if not -- no worries.
Register
  • Please pre-register online so we can plan skates, equipment and sizes – space is limited
  • More information and to register visit the website.


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WWFHA Washington Wild skates with the U.S. Women's National Hockey Team

Monday, April 4, 2016

National team players Dana Trivigno, Annie Pankowski, and Jocelyne Lamoureux talk to the Washington Wild players
Photo by Chris Colgan

The US National team held a pre-camp at Xfinity Arena for a week and took some time out to practice with the all-girls association. The first session was with the Washington Wild 14U, 12U, 10U and 8U teams with National team players Kendall Coyne, Nicole Hensley, Kacey Bellamy, and Megan Bozek.

Players were broken up into groups and worked on various skills with the National players, including a game of tag with Kendall Coyne, known to be the fastest female hockey player in the world and recent NCAA D1 Patty Kazmaier Award winner, which goes to the best collegiate player in the country.
Kendall Coyne with a Washington Wild player
Photo by Zoe Harris

The second session involved the 19U Rep, 19U Travel and 14U Rep teams with National team players Dana Trivigno, Annie Pankowski, and Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson.

The older group was treated with small scrimmage sessions with some of their favorite stars!

Washington Wild goaltender tries to contain Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson


King 5 Evening Magazine was also on-hand to do a story on the Washington Wild’s Weiler twins that are in the Wild beginner program, along with National team twins, Monique Lamoureux and Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson. A video of the episode can be seen on this page at the King 5 Website.

Washington Wild twins with US National Team
twin Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson
Photo by Chris Colgan

The US National team is currently 2-0 in IIHF Worlds, defeating Canada 3-1 and Finland 2-1 in the preliminary rounds. For a full schedule visit this website.

For more information on the WWFHA Washington Wild visit here.



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Everett Herald: US Women's National Hockey team inspires local girls

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Check out the Everett Herald article about the U.S. Women's National Hockey Team's preparation for the 2016 World Championships and their impact on local female hockey players, such as the Western Washington Female Hockey Association that skates out of Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.

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Washington Wild 19U earns second place at Pacific District Championship

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Washington Wild U19 team with coaches

The Washington Wild 19u Rep team earns second place at the 2016 USA Hockey Pacific District Championship Girls' Tier 2 Tournament in Anchorage, AK.

In round-robin play the Wild defeated the Anaheim Lady Ducks twice with scores of 7-0 in each game. In the first game Bronwyn Jones of Tacoma scored three goals, and Allison Reeb of Bellingham netted two. In the second game senior captain Mikayla Anderson of University Place scored two goals. Goaltending responsibilities were split between senior Monica Jackson of McCall, ID and Anna Stensland of Shoreline.

The All Stars defeated the Lady Ducks 10-0 in two separate games, while the Wild dropped two games to the Alaskan team, 0-1 and 0-4. As a result, the Wild and All Stars to met again in the championship game.

Despite fast-paced, back and forth play for much of the final game, the Wild could not score on the All Star's goalie who recorded shutouts throughout the tournament. The Wild lost 0-4 and the All Stars clinched the Pacific District Championship title. The Alaskan team advances the U19 Tier 2 USA Hockey National Championship in Burlington, VT at the end of the month.

The Wild played great hockey all season in the Canadian PCAHA league and in tournament play -- winning the Surrey SuperHeart tournament in February. They represented their teammates, coaches, parents, sister players, and the entire association with class and character.

We wish the best of luck to the graduating seniors, team captain Mikayla Anderson of University Place, assistant captain Lauren White of Snohomish, forward Ally Absher of Mukilteo, and goaltender Monica Jackson. from McCall, ID.


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Washington Wild 14U Rep Team wins Canadian PCAHA Female League

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Team Photo PCACHA champs

The Washington Wild 14U Rep Tier 2 team from the Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) won the Canadian 2016 Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA) Female League Championship title in the Bantam red division, receiving the banner in a 3-0 win over Abbotsford at The Sportsplex in Bellingham.

It is the first year that the Washington Wild 14U team has participated in the competitive Canadian female league, alongside their two sister teams, the 19U Rep and 19U Travel teams. The 14U Rep team ended the league season with a 15-4-1 record, 71 goals for and 31 goals against, and the championship league banner.

Player Season Leaders

Defenseman, Aurora Spencer from Lake Stephens led the team with 39 points for the season, with 26 goals and 13 assists. Forward and assistant captain Halle Hansen of Bellingham had 12 goals and 20 assists, for a tally of 32 points. Defenseman and team captain Leah Johnson of Brier had 8 goals and 9 assists for 17 points, while Abigail O’Neill of Kirkland netted 10 goals and 6 assists for 16 points.

Olivia Colgan of Maple Valley and Victoria Scharkov of Bellevue share the goaltending responsibilities for the year, with Colgan earning a save percentage of .909 and a goals against average of 1.83, while Scharkov earned a .906 save percentage and 2.32 goals against average. Each goaltend had two shutout games during the season.

The 14U Rep Tier 2 team consisted of ten skaters and two goalies, which is considered small for a hockey roster; however, they worked hard together for a successful season. The team practices twice a week at both Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline and Xfinity Ice Arena in Everett. 

The team travels to Bellingham or the Lower Mainland of British Columbia for at least two games each weekend. Team also supplements their schedule with tournaments, such as the San Jose Junior Sharks Tournament over the Martin Luther King Day weekend, where the team won the Gold Medal. Players’ ages range from 12 to 14 years old and come from Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue, Issaquah, Tacoma, Maple Valley, Brier, Lake Stevens and Bellingham.

The Wild 14U Rep Tier 2 team travels to Anchorage, Alaska this weekend with their older sister team, the Wild 19U Rep Tier 2 team, for the USA Hockey Pacific District Championship Tournament. If they win the tournament they will travel to Burlington, VT for the USA Hockey National Championship Tournament March 31 – April 4, 2016.

The Wild 14U Rep schedule for the USA Hockey Pacific District Championship Tournament in Alaska is:

Thursday, 3/3/16 – 8:30 AM vs. Palmer Pioneers
Thursday, 3/3/16 – 2:30 PM vs. San Jose Jr Sharks
Friday, 3/4/16 – 8:00 AM vs. Alaska Northstars
Friday, 3/4/16 – 2:00 PM vs. Anaheim Lady Ducks
Sunday, 3/6/16 – 9:00 AM vs. TBD

WWFHA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer-run association dedicated to promoting girls’ ice hockey and developing female players in the US Pacific Northwest and includes teams under the Washington Wild name at the 19U, 14U, 12U and 10U age groups, as well as provide ice hockey classes beginners.


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Try Hockey for Free attracts 30 girls Saturday

Sunday, February 21, 2016

30 girls tried ice hockey at Highland Ice Arena
Photo courtesy Washington Wild

Over 30 girls from all over the Seattle metropolitan area and beyond joined Western Washington Female Hockey Association's (WWFHA) coaches, student coaches, and Washington Wild players on the ice at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline on Saturday for USA Hockey's 'Try Hockey for Free' event as part of the Hockey Weekend Across America celebration!
First time on the ice
Photo courtesy Washington Wild

The girls were outfitted in ice hockey skates and gear for the first time and were given a USA Hockey jersey to keep, as they took the ice for the first time. After an hour of free skate, hockey skill drills, and a lot of fun the players left the ice exhausted and smiling. Each new hockey player received USA Hockey stickers, NHL trading cards, a WWFHA-branded lanyard, and a certificate of participation.

It pays to have sure-footed friends
Photo courtesy Washington Wild

New players are encouraged to register for the next all-girl beginner class starting May 1st. Registration opens soon.

WWFHA is the only all-girl ice hockey association in the state and  is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer-run association dedicated to promoting girls’ ice hockey and developing female players in the US Pacific Northwest.



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Washington Wild girls’ hockey teams earn Gold in Surrey SuperHearts Tournament

Monday, February 8, 2016

Washington Wild 14U team in Surrey
takes home the Gold medal
Photo courtesy WW

The 14u Rep Tier 2 Washington Wild team of the Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) takes home the gold medal in the championship title game in the Surrey SuperHearts Tournament on Sunday.

The Washington Wild 14u Rep girls’ ice hockey team is made up female players from Western Washington and practices out of the Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.

The team played in the Surrey SuperHearts Tournament over the weekend against several teams from British Columbia. The Wild earned a 3-1 record in round-robin play of the tournament, losing to Surrey 2-1 in the first game, and then defeating Kelowna 4-2, North Shore 12-1, and Alaska 4-3.

The Wild met the host team, the Surrey Falcons, in the championship game on Sunday, which ended in a 3-3 tie after regulation time. A 5 minute over-time was played, however, neither team scored. The Wild ended the game in a shootout in the fifth round on a goal by forward Kutes Kutes of Kirkland, and the stingy goaltending by Olivia Colgan of Maple Valley.

Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) – Washington Wild - is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer-run association dedicated to promoting girls’ ice hockey and developing female players in the US Pacific Northwest. WWFHA is the only all-girl association in the area and has both competitive and recreational teams at all ages, and the only all-girl beginner program in the state. More information here.




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Girls Try Hockey for Free session Feb 20

Thursday, February 4, 2016


Girls’ Try Hockey for Free session on Saturday February 20 at 2:30pm at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline for all girls, ages 4 – 12 years. Try the sport of ice hockey in a welcoming and open environment! 



Saturday February 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm ( Note: Please arrive 45 minutes early to get skates sized)

Highland Ice Arena, 18005 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Bring a bike helmet, warm clothes / sweats, and mittens / gloves. We will provide skates and sticks... and other hockey gear - while supplies last. If you own hockey equipment bring it, but if not -- no worries! 



What you get for this special Try Hockey for Free event (once per year!)
While supplies last....  A free USA Hockey jerseys, hockey stickers, NHL Trading cards!

Please register so we can plan skates sizes.

Detailed information or Email inquiries.



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Washington Wild ice hockey teams fare well at MLK Tournament in San Jose

Monday, January 18, 2016

The Washington Wild 14U Rep Tier 2/AA and 19U Rep Tier 2/AA teams represented the Western Washington Female Hockey Association well at the 13th Annual San Jose Jr. Sharks Girls’ and Women’s Ice Hockey MLK Tournament in San Jose, California -- with the 19U Rep team earning the Championship Title.

MLK 19U Champs

The 19U Rep team became champions Monday morning after beating the Utah Lady Grizzlies 4-2 in the 19U AA division. The Wild completed the tournament 5-0 by defeating the Anaheim Lady Ducks (10-2), Arizona Lady Coyotes (5-0), Colorado Select (2-0) along the way, and the New Mexico Mustangs in the semi-finals (2-1). The team united to earn points across the roster.

Notable players were senior forward Lauren White of Snohomish -- top point earner with 7 goals and 3 assists for 10 points in 5 games. Senior forward Mikayla Anderson from University Place and Freshman Dylan Hammond from Kennewick both earned 9 points. Freshman Anna Stensland of Shoreline had a 96% save average and senior Monica Jackson from McCall, ID had an 89% save average.


The 14U Rep team went 2-2 in the tournament, losing to Colorado Select and the Richmond Ravens of B.C., and defeating the San Jose Jr. Sharks and the Lady Blue Devils.

Forward Kayla Kutes of Kirkland had six points on 5 goals and 1 assist, including a hat trick against the Lady Blue Devils. Defenseman Aurora Spencer of Lake Stevens had five points with 2 goals and three assists, followed by forward Olivia Clark of Seattle with 1 goal and 3 assists for 4 points. Goaltender Victoria Scharkov of Bellevue had an 88% save percentage and Olivia Colgan of Maple Valley had an 87% save average and a shutout against the Lady Blue Devils.

Support for the teams

Each team supported the other by watching their games. Above is a picture of the signs the 14U Rep team made for their big sisters. Below are more pictures of team support -- the 14U players even watched the 19U championship online at the airport on their way home.

Support the team!

The teams train at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.



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Washington Wild Girls' 10U hockey games vs. Burnaby

Sunday, January 3, 2016



The Washington Wild 10U girls' hockey team hosted the Burnaby Wild Cats from Burnaby, BC in a 2-game ice hockey series over the weekend at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.

Burnaby won both games but there was a lot of back and forth action in the exciting games, with girls ages 7 - 10 years old.

WA Wild goalie

The teams celebrated together after Saturday night's tightly matched game with a pizza party, and the Wild Cats presented each Washington Wild player with a box of holiday chocolates.

The teams celebrated together with donuts and chocolate milk

After Sunday morning’s game, which ended in the Wild Cats’ favor, the teams enjoyed donuts and chocolate milk. Burnaby invited the Washington Wild to play in Burnaby before the season ends.

Any girl interested in joining the Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) can learn more here about the Washington Wild beginner program that starts January 24.



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Girls’ Beginner Hockey Classes – registration open now

Saturday, December 26, 2015


Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) Girls’ Washington Wild Beginner Hockey Program are classes for females to learn to skate and play ice hockey, ages 4 to 12 years old. No skating experience required.

Classes are held every Sunday at 10:15am – 11:15am at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline starting January 24. The program runs for 12 weeks for $185 + USA Hockey membership registration / insurance. Participants must provide their own equipment (or rent); however, receive a free Washington Wild hockey jersey and pair of hockey socks.


WWFHA is a non-profit organization and is the only all-girl ice hockey association in Washington State. Our mission is to provide girls’ an opportunity to play ice hockey recreationally or competitively with other girls. WWFHA is 100% dedicated to girls’ hockey and is volunteer run.

More information and registration here.


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WWFHA's Girls' Try Hockey for Free event recap

Wednesday, December 16, 2015


Sixteen intrepid young ladies ages 3-1/2 to 12 years old from Shoreline, Edmonds, Kenmore, Bothell, Seattle, Lake Stevens, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, and Monroe braved the torrential rain on Saturday to attend Western Washington Female Hockey Association's Girls' Try Hockey for Free event at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.

There was an amazing turn out and a lot of smiles -- from tentative first steps to skating, passing the puck, shooting and scoring!

Working Hard: Kings' High School student coach, 
Tirzah Pilet works with a new skater


There was a lot of one-on-one attention for each participant to help them learn to skate, carry a stick and handle the puck.

Stickhandling: Coach Beth Martin helps a beginner 
with her first time with a stick and puck.


The next WWFHA Girls' Try Hockey Free event will be on February 20th in collaboration with Highland Ice Arena during the Hockey Weekend Across America sponsored by USA Hockey - every participant will receive a free USA Hockey jersey!

StandingUp: Shoreline resident and student coach Alaura Duguay 
teaches a new player the technique to get up off the ice after a fall




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Shoreline girls' 'Try Hockey For Free' event

Friday, December 4, 2015



Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) is hosting a Try Hockey For Free for all girls in the Shoreline area, ages 4 – 12 on December 12th from 5:00pm – 6:00pm at Highland Ice Arena, 18005 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline.

It is a great opportunity for girls to try the sport of ice hockey in a welcoming and open environment. Just bring a bike helmet, mittens/gloves, warm clothes and your enthusiasm.

WWFHA is the only non-profit girls' hockey association in the Northwest, dedicated 100% to growth and development of female hockey players.




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Registration is open for WWFHA Girls' Beginner Ice Hockey Classes

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) Girls' Beginner Ice Hockey Program registration for the Winter/Spring 2016 session is now open. 

WWFHA's 12-week beginner program starts January 24 at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline, and is for girls ages 4 to 12 years old. Classes are every Sunday from 10:15am – 11:15am.

Participants learn to skate and play ice hockey in fun and encouraging sessions. Each session is broken up into (1) Learn to Skate (2) and Learn to Play modules base on USA Hockey's ADM model. 

WWFHA creates a supportive and positive girl-centric environment for learning the skills, techniques, systems and strategies of the female hockey game ... in a fun and entertaining way!

Email for more information or check the website.




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Washington Wild players train at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

Saturday, November 28, 2015


Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA)'s Washington Wild 19u rep team players went to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park on Friday for an off-ice training session on a cold and sunny day.

Players usually practice on the ice at Highland Ice Arena but took this opportunity to get out in the sunshine.



The Wild is currently ranked 12th in the nation for USA Hockey Tier 2/AA teams. More information at their website.



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