Showcase Hockey League

With 27 years of off-season hockey league experience….. Showcase Hockey is the place to play!

2012 Mighty Mite League Features

• One team practice – shared ice with another team
• Mite Jamboree – 4 mini games
• 6 full-ice league games
• 2 playoff games at the end of the season
• Arenas close to home and great ice times
• Games played on Saturdays and Sundays
• Out-state competition at most levels
• Full ice games with a referee
• 17 team jerseys to keep
• Player gift for all league participants
• Two coach’s gifts
• Teams, groups and individuals may register

Mite Mania Jamboree:  March 31st - April 1st, 2012.  All teams will play 4 games, 2-twenty minute full ice periods each game (round robin play).

Team Evaluations:  Teams will be re-evaluated halfway through the season and at the end of the season before the playoffs to assure a competitive level of play.  The second half of the schedule will be released after teams have been evaluated.

EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION:  Monday, February 13th, 2012.  Register your team by the date above and receive a gift for the person registering the team.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Monday, March 5th, 2012.

JERSEY PICKUP DATE:  Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 between 4-6 pm.   Final team payments are due on this date.  Team balances will be charged to your credit card.   Pickup for teams will be at the Super Rink in Blaine (upstairs above the main entrance) and the Bloomington Ice Garden (near rink 3).  Jerseys, schedules, player gifts and coach’s gifts will  be there for pickup.  Schedules will not be available until the jersey pickup date!  Extra Jerseys Are $10 Each

PRACTICES:  Will be during the week of March 18th-22nd, 2012 and will be shared.

MITE JAMBOREE:  March 31st and April 1st, 2012

PLAYOFF DATES:  Saturday and Sunday May 5th and 6th.  This will be the last weekend of the league and playoffs 

Mite A1 - For the strongest mite teams or individual players generally entering their last year of mite hockey.  The top players from an association should play at this level – the top level.. 

Mite A2 - All players should be going into their final year of mites, and in the second tier of ability below the A1 mite level above.  This should not an all star team from your winter association. 

Mite B1 - Most of the players should be in or coming off of their 2nd year mite hockey.   

Mite B2 - These players should be coming off of their 1st season of mite hockey or 1st year players.  The majority of the players should have been six the previous winter season with a few five year olds mixed in. 

Mite Girls - Teams consisting of all U8 players for the upcoming winter playing will play in the B1 level above. 

*Please pay close attention to the skill level of your players when registering as the leagues are divided by skill level. 

*Players are to play at the level they will play during the upcoming winter season - no exceptions!

Team Registration Fee -  (A non-refundable $250 deposit will hold your spot).  Teams needing players will be credited for any individual players assigned to their team in the amount of $135.  Team fee is $2,295. Individual player fee is $145.

There is a $25 processing charge if there is a cancellation after registration for any reason.  No refunds once the season starts.

Individual Player Fee - .  We will do everything possible to place your player. If not, players will get a full refund.  Individual player fee is $145.

There is a $25 processing charge if there is a cancellation after registration for any reason.  No refunds once the season starts.

Teams, please refer to these guidelines for game procedures regarding game times, line changes, off sides, icing, and penalties.

Mite B1 and B2 Levels

• Full Ice with one referee
• Coaches are allowed on the ice to help players with positioning
• Three minute pre game warm-up one minute between periods
• Three 16 minute running time periods
• Line changes on the buzzer every two minutes, the puck stays in play to avoid time delays only. Close off sides within 2 feet and no icing.

Mite A1 and A2 Levels

• Full Ice with one referee
• Three minute pre game warm-up one minute between periods
• Three 16 minute running time periods
• Line changes on the fly face offs after goals
• Offside and Icing will be called
• Penalties are served on the bench for 2 minutes

18 practices and 12 games with professional instructors - CHECK IT OUT!

If you have any questions, please contact: 

Bob Capra

Showcase and Team Minnesota League Director

bob@showcasehockey.com

952-920-8826, ext.11

ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE BY EMAIL - PLEASE FREQUENTLY CHECK THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU REGISTER WITH!