MO Hockey Weather Statement

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Our area may receive 2-6 inches of snow depending on where you live. The Missouri Hockey Executive Board has come to the decision that the games will be played as scheduled. However, if a team feels uncomfortable playing tomorrow, January 15th, they may reschedule the game without a rescheduling fee until 6pm tonight.

TO CANCEL/RESCHEDULE YOU MUST:

1. Contact other team and agree on rescheduling game.

2. Fill out the MIHOA online form at https://form.jotform.com/211098065992160 to cancel refs. Emails and calls WILL NOT be accepted.

3. Fill out the Game Rescheduling Form, found on our website at https://www.mohockeyyd.org/team-manager-resources/team-manager-resources-how-to-s/2155. Email this form to your commissioners and Karen at krosemann@mohockey.org.

4. Contact your team to ensure players and families are aware of the change.

Please remind your families to allow plenty of extra time and exercise caution when traveling.

Bingo Postponed until January 17th

If you work our Bingo fundraiser, please be aware that Bingo has been cancelled for the first two weeks of January. 

The Tri Cities Columbus Home Association is shutting down the hall for upgrades and a deep cleaning.

Monday night Bingo will resume on January 17th.

For more information on our Bingo program, click the link below.

TBL Hockey Bingo Information

Winter 2022 Learn to Play Added!

If your child is interested in trying the sport of hockey, TBL is adding an extra session of Learn to Play this winter to give them another opportunity to get on the ice.

All sessions will be held at East Alton Ice Arena.  Here are the dates and times: 

Monday Jan 17 615-715pm 

Monday Jan 24 615-715pm 

Monday Jan 31 5-6pm 

Monday Feb 7 615-715pm 

Monday Feb 14 615-715pm 

Monday Feb 21 615-715pm 

We do have loaner equipment available for use.  For more information on the program go to our Learn to Play page.

Registration opens December 29th at 8 am.

Fundraising Updates - TJ's Pizza/Blues Hats

TJ's Pizza

If your TJ's Pizza order had missing items, the Fundraising Committee has been notified that orders will now be delivered December 28th at 5 pm to East Alton Ice Arena.   If you earned a t-shirt, they will be available as well.

Blues/TBL Hats

We also received an email from the Blues to let us know that they heard from their vendor and they expect to have the hats in their hands by end of January / beginning of February.

Support our Troops with H.E.R.O.E.S. Care

Twin Bridges Lightning is partnering with East Alton Ice Arena, Winterland Hockey and the St. Louis Rockets to provide care packages for soldiers serving around the globe.

Add your donations to the collection boxes at East Alton Ice Arena.

Items requested include: 

chapstick

deodorant

antibiotic ointment

wet wips

hand sanitizer

powdered drink mix

hard candies

microwave popcorn

Plus save the unused travel size soaps and shampoos from tournament stays to donate.

Donations will be collected through January 27th.

If your team is interested in being a bigger part of the program including raising money for shipping costs, writing letters to servicemen and servicewomen and packing care boxes, please contact Megan Beljanski at support@tblhockey.com

Ice Zone Parking Advisory

If you have practices or games at the Ice Zone at the Mills/Power Plex please note this advisory about parking:

The Power Plex is hosting Dashers Lightshow in the parking lot at the Mills.

All the entrances to the parking lot near the rink on the St Louis Mills Blvd outer circle are closed off.

Please enter at Cabela’s and take the inner circle to the parking lot. Allow extra time in case of heavy traffic.

REMINDER: TJ'S Pizza Order Pick Up is Nov 16

If you sold TJ's Pizzas, pick up will be at the Elite Hockey Facility in East Alton (next to East Alton Ice Arena) on November 16, 2021.

TJ's has scheduled a 5 pm drop off time. If you are available to help unload the truck please arrive by 5pm.

The Fundraising Committee asks that everyone else arrive to pick up your orders between 545-7pm. You must pick up orders that evening. 

Key dates for the 2021-2022 Season 10U - 14U

10U - 14U teams have now entered Phase 3 of the Missouri Hockey Youth Division Declaration Season.  Teams may be asked to play additional games by their commissioner to determine final team placement. 

Nov. 8th - Scheduling Meetings

Nov. 19th - Regular Season Games Begin for 10U, 12U, 14U

Feb. 18th - Last Day for 10U, 12U and 14U Regular Season Games

Feb. 23th - 27th - Blue Note Playoff Games

March 5th - 6th - Blue Note Cup Championship Games

Annual TJ's Pizza Fundraiser

Our annual TJ's Pizza Fundraiser begins October 10 and runs through October 24.

Pick up forms at East Alton Ice Arena.

This year we will be doing cash only.

All forms are due October 24.

Pick up November 16 @ 5pm - location TBD.

Please reach out to Jenn McHatton with any questions  text 618-402-1702 or email J_Hanneken14@yahoo.com

Fuel your Game - Pre-Game Nutrition

Did you know that what you eat the day before a game can impact your performance? 

It takes 24 hours for food to be digested and available for your body to use as energy for your muscles.

You don’t have to “carb load”, however carbohydrates are a key source of that energy. It’s essential that those are quality carbohydrates. Protein is also important, but shouldn’t be the biggest portion on your plate.  A side of dairy is recommended as well.

How do you time those meals, especially if you’re on the road for a 4-game weekend tournament?

Several hours before the game you’ll need to “top off” your tank. Timing depends on the athlete, but you need to give your body time to digest it. It’s okay to have a small snack an hour before game time. 

One other bit of advice, pre-game meals probably aren’t the best time to experiment with new foods. 

You can find more on Pre-Game Nutrition on our Resources page. 

Fuel you Game Resources Page