Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association

WELCOME TO SAUK RAPIDS YOUTH HOCKEY!!

WE WELCOME BOYS & GIRLS AT ALL SKILL LEVELS!!

SRYH provides organized hockey for boys and girls ages 4 to 15. The primary objective of this site is to serve the SRYHA membership and improve communications. Our Association seeks to provide a community and volunteer-driven program to promote the growth and development of all youth hockey players. Our Association works to promote a fun, fair, and safe environment that maximizes participation and improves players' skills while developing sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Effective for the 2009-2010, Association participation will now be based on school attendance rather than residency. A grandfather clause allows players to make a one-time choice to remain with their association of residency. Mite players will be able to register by either school location or residence. More info - Minnesota Hockey website

For general questions, comments or concerns regarding SRYHA, CLICK THIS LINK TO SEND AN EMAIL
If you would like to contact someone directly on the SRYHA board, click on the "Board" page and then click on the appropriate email address.

Mailing Address: Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association, P.O. Box 244, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379

Rink Address: Sports Arena East, 1410 3rd Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 (located on the Benton County Fairgrounds) (See the "Links" page for locations of other local rinks)

Announcements

SRYHA MEETING NOTICE

The next meeting of the Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association will be held:

When: Monday, February 8th, 2010
Where: Sauk Rapids American Legion

Executive Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM
General Association Meeting @ 7:30 PM

This is YOUR Association!! Please take the time to get involved!!
The General Association Meeting is open to ALL parents.

Past meetings minutes for the SRYHA Executive Board and the SRYHA General meetings are available by clicking on the "Board Mtg Minutes" tab on the left navigation panel of this page.

CONCESSION STAND OPEN HOURS UPDATED: 02-Feb-2010

Open time slots for volunteer concession stand hours are posted on-line as they become available throughout the season. Sign-up for open time slots is first-come, first-served. To volunteer, click on the "Volunteers" tab on the SRYHA homepage and follow the instructions.

ATTENTION ALL SRYHA HOCKEY OFFICIALS

Anyone interested in officiating for the 2009-2010 season, please provide your contact information and certification level to Joel Van Halbeck at jandtvanhalbeck@charter.net or call 320-249-5603

2009-2010 SRYHA ICE SCHEDULE - ON-LINE NOW

Click on the "Schedules" tab on the left side of this page to view the latest schedule

SRYHA 2010 MITE JAMBOREE

When: March 5-7, 2010 (For All Mite Levels: A, B, C, D)

CLICK HERE for the 2010 Mite Jamboree Invitation Letter

CLICK HERE for the 2010 Mite Jamboree Entry Form

The Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association is proud to once again host a Jamboree for all Mites. The weekend Jamboree is an excellent way to cap off your Mite team season. The positive feedback from last year’s attendees encouraged the Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association to host the Jamboree once again.

Jamboree will include the following:
* Three (3) Full-Ice Games per Team
* Certified USA Hockey Referees for B, C, and D Level Games
* Announcer for Each Game
* Participation Award for Each Skater
* Participation Award Ceremony following Last Game for Each Team
* Gift/Treat Bag for Each Skater
* Fun Tournament Atmosphere with Activities for Skaters, Parents and Family

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ANSWERED

Do you have questions on our youth hockey program?

What is the difference between “Intro to Hockey” and MiniMite/Mite?

What equipment does my child need, how much is the time commitment, how much does it cost, etc?

Click on this link SRYHA FAQ's for the answers to these and others questions you may have.

If you still have questions, contact any of the level coordinators found on the "Teams" pages.

SRYHA 2009-2010 PROPOSED HANDBOOK CHANGES

SRYHA handbook is reviewed and updated on an annual basis by the handbook committee and recommendations for change are made to the executive board. Proposed changes were approved by the general membership on August 10, 2009.

2009-2010 Approved Handbook Changes

MINNESOTA HOCKEY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR DISABLED PLAYERS

Minnesota hockey offers a number of adapted hockey programs that allows players with disabilities to participate in our great sport including:

Sled Hockey - for players with physical disabilities that do not allow them to skate
Special Hockey - for players with physical and developmental disabilities
Amputee Hockey - for players that are missing one or more extremities.

Check out the Minnesota Hockey website for more information of these programs

LOCKER RENTAL AVAILABLE AT SPORTS ARENA EAST

Tired of lugging smell hockey equipment to and from the rink for every practice? Sports Arena East is offering a locker rental program this year so your child can leave their equipment at the rink and the cost is only $30 for the entire season! CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

EQUIPMENT SWAP

Do you have extra hockey equipment not being used and would like to turn it into cash? Are you looking for some great used equipment for cheap? Take a look at the new SRYHA Equipment Swap page on the left navigation panel. You price it, write a description and post it on this website until it sells for free.

HOCKEY HELMUT RECALL REEBOK-CCM
Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2, 2008
Release #09-058

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 451-4600
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Distributor: Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc., of Montpelier, Vt.

Hazard: The helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury
risk to consumers.

Description: This recall involves RBK and CCM brand hockey helmets. Helmets included in this recall have a HECC sticker with date code JUN - 2013.
HECC stickers and model numbers are located on the back of the helmets. Models included in the recall are:

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and return the helmets to the place of purchase for a free replacement helmet.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok-CCM at (800) 451-4600 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.reebokhockey.com and http://en.ccmsports.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09058.html

SRYHA EMAIL SIGNUP

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2009 MINNESOTA HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

2009 MINNESOTA HOCKEY STATE TOURNAMENT FINAL BRACKETS

BANTAM A	BANTAM B
PEEWEE A	PEEWEE B
GIRLS 14U A
GIRLS 12U A	GIRLS 12U B

SAUK RAPIDS RADUNS RECALLED BY FLYERS

November 5, 2008

Sauk Rapids Raduns recalled by Flyers

Times staff report

Nate Raduns, a Sauk Rapids High School graduate and former St. Cloud State forward, was called up by the Philadelphia Flyers and could be in the lineup when they play the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.

Raduns was one of two forwards, joining Boyd Kane, who were promoted from the AHLs Philadelphia Phantoms to skate with the Flyers on Tuesday. The move was partially necessary because former SCSU star Andreas Nodl has suffered a lower-body injury.

Raduns is a big guy, he skates well, and he handles pucks well in the middle of the ice, Flyers coach John Stevens said in a story on the team's web site. We just thought wed give him a look on the fourth line. Same thing with Boyd Kane. He's got a little bit more experience.

We'll wait and see how Nodl is. Hopefully he's an option on Thursday.

Nodl is day-to-day and did not skate on Tuesday. Raduns has a goal and two assists for three points and 14 penalty minutes in 10 games with the Phantoms this season.

If he appears in an NHL game, Raduns would become just the second player born and raised in the St. Cloud area to make it to The Show. Only Kurt Sauer, a St. Cloud Apollo graduate who is a defenseman with the Phoenix Coyotes, precedes him.

NATE RADUNS - LETS PLAY HOCKEY ARTICLE

A homegrown pro: Sauk Rapids’ Nate Raduns -
Feature Story by Andrew Vitalis, Lets Play Hockey Columnist

Lets Play Hockey

2009 PREVIEW CUP PLAYERS

Congratulations to the Luke Richardson (injury), Danny Kotzer, Mitch Gwost and Erik Johnson who were recently selected and participated in the 2009 Preview Cup played last weekend. In game 1 Erik had a shutout and was chosen Player of the Game. In the Championship game, Mitch was chosen Player of the Game and Mitch earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. Good job boys on representing Sauk Rapids.

MN HOCKEY GIRLS ADVANCED 15 PLAYERS

Congratulations to our local girls that participated in the 2009 MN Hockey Girls Advanced 15 Spring Festival at the Schwans Super Rink in Blaine on April 24-26, 2009. One team from each district in Minnesota participated with over 200 of the best girls hockey players in the state!

(G) Erin Deters - Sauk Rapids/Rice-Sartell/St. Stephen High School
(G) Dayton Hilgert - Sauk Rapids/Rice-Sartell/St. Stephen High School
(F) Kendra Rasmussen - Sauk Rapids/Rice-Sartell/St. Stephen High School
(D) Miranda Wurdelman - River Lakes U14A

NATE RADUNS - SAUK RAPIDS HOME TOWN BOY MAKES GOOD

Former Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey player and St. Cloud State University Husky and is now a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers.

PHANTOM HOCKEY WEBSITE (AHL)

PHILADEPHIA FLYERS WEBSITE (NHL)

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Nate Raduns C Philadelphia Flyers
Height: 6'3' Weight: 205 DOB: 5/17/1984

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

Jul 1, 2008: Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers to a one-year contract.
Sep 24, 2007: Assigned to Worcester (AHL).
Sep 11, 2007: Invited by the San Jose Sharks to training camp.
Aug 10, 2007: Signed as a free agent by the San Jose Sharks to an amateur tryout contract.

Career Stats

Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	PCT
2007	Worcester	AHL	56	12	15	27	-8	42	--
2006	St. Cloud State	WCHA	40	6	6	12	0	53	--
2005	St. Cloud State	WCHA	41	5	10	15	0	50	--
2004	St. Cloud State	WCHA	28	4	8	12	0	32	--
2003	St. Cloud State	WCHA	34	4	7	11	0	40	--
	Total	AHL	56	12	15	27	-8	42	--
	Total	WCHA	143	19	31	50	0	175	--

Nate Raduns Biography

2007-08 with Worcester: Final Stats – 56 games played, 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists), 42 penalty minutes, -8 rating Returned to the lineup on 4/12 vs. Lowell after missing 14 games from 3/15-4/11 due to an injury suffered on 3/14 at Lowell Picked up a first period power play goal vs. Norfolk (3/2) Had an assist at Albany (3/1) Picked up an assist at Norfolk (2/16) Scored a late power play goal at Norfolk (2/15), his 11th goal of the season Scored a goal late in the second period at Hershey (2/10) Playing for the first time in six games, scored ninth goal of season less than five minutes into the game at Philadelphia (2/1) Missed five consecutive games (1/19-1/26) due to injury Had a hand in all three Sharks goals (2g, 1a) in a 5-3 loss to Manchester (1/4) Picked up an assist and four penalty minutes vs. Lowell (12/30) Scored a goal 12/22 at Portland Scored a goal in each of his first four professional games (five goals total in that span) from 10/13-10/21.

2003-07 with St. Cloud State (NCAA): As a senior in 2006-07, was the ninth leading scorer - 12 pts (6g, 6a) and 53 PIM in 40 games In 143 games with St. Cloud State, posted 50 points (19g, 31a) and 232 PIM.