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*** Flames Tryout Schedule *** March 22 - April 5, 2010 In addition to the 17 boys Elite and AAA teams and the Sparks Learn To Skate/Learn To Play Hockey Program, the Flames are adding five AA teams for the 2010-2011 season. These five teams will play in the new EHF AA League. The Lady Flames are also expanding with eight competitive teams from U10 to U19, plus the Lady Sparks Learn To Skate/Learn To Play Hockey Program. |
The Minuteman Flames Minor Hockey Association is one of the
largest and most competitive AAA Programs in New England.
The Minuteman Flames will be participating in the Eastern Hockey Federation
again this season (2009-2010). The Minuteman Flames practice and play their
home games at the New England
Sports Center, a state-of-the-art facility with five surfaces centrally
located in New England.
The program offers an active practice and game schedule, typically two games on
the weekend and two full-sheet 80 minute practices per week on a set schedule
(60 minute for Mites). Skills sessions are also available
from Victor Teleguine, the Boston Bruins Skills Coach, as an integral part of the program.
This season, the Minuteman Flames will have 26 teams, including
11 boys teams in the EHF at the AAA Elite Level and 6 at the new AAA Level, a
Mite A boys team, and 8 Lady Flames teams. These teams are identified on the Teams page of this
website, and the coaches contact information is provided on the Coaches page.
The Minuteman Flames Program has a competent, experienced coaching staff
dedicated to making the youth hockey experience one that is fun, while building
character and proficiency in the sport.
The Minuteman Flames also conducts the Sparks Program, a Cross Ice Program for 5 and 6 year old players,
on Sunday mornings during the season to prepare young players for their future
youth hockey careers.
After two preseason practices in August, the season begins in early September
and continues through late March at the Mite Minor through Bantam Major levels
for boys, and U10 through U14 for girls. Pre-high school teams are formed at
the boys Midget Minor And Midget Major, and girls U16 and U19 age levels.
The AAA player fee for the upcoming season will be $2,475 for full time players
on full season teams from Squirt to Bantam Minor. This player fee includes two
1 hour and 20 minute practices per week, a 42 game (15 minute periods except
for Mites and U10) league schedule, insurance, EHF League fees, USA Hockey Club
Team fees, socks, and two preseason practices in the July/August timeframe. Comparable lower fees will apply for the
other teams based upon their lower ice use. If skills sessions are arranged by the coach, there would be an
additional associated charge.
The Minuteman Flames Teams participate in AAA tournaments, typically including
several tournaments at the New England Sports Center...
notably the New England Summer Championships in August, the Columbus Day
Classic in October, the New England Winter
Championships in December, and the Spring Classic Tournament in April.
The Minuteman Flames alumni continue to achieve well beyond the youth level, as
illustrated on our Alumni
page.
If you are interested in playing on one of these teams, please contact the
coach, listed on our Coaches
Page, or contact:
Larue Renfroe, Director 978-369-8848 (day) or 978-369-2222 (night)
Wes Tuttle, Alternate Director 508-229-2700 (day) or 978-423-8085 (night)
To Prospective Minuteman Flames Players and Parents:
This is an exciting time for AAA Hockey in New England, with tryouts for the sixth season of the Eastern Hockey
Federation (EHF) just weeks away. The Charter of the EHF is to develop the
hockey skills and knowledge of those players, coaches, managers, and officials
who participate, and to foster the development of good character, citizenship,
and sportsmanship in every individual associated with the league.
The Minuteman Flames is proud to be a member of Eastern Hockey Federation
because of the commitment shown by the directors of the member organizations to
put the development of the players' hockey skills, sportsmanship and overall
character first, and to eliminate the factors that detract from these objectives.
This commitment and focus have been evident throughout the first five seasons.
For the present Minuteman Flames families, the change to the EHF has meant
better competition, a better relationship with the opposing teams and
organizations, and more consistent rules enforcement... in summary, a better
hockey and character development environment.
For those trying out for the Minuteman Flames for the first time, the change
means all of the above, plus the most reasonable players fees, and the most consistent
ice times in one of the nicest facilities around. You also get to play on
competitive teams for great coaches.
See you at tryouts!
Larue Renfroe
President
Minuteman Flames Minor Hockey Association
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