Celebrate IIHF Girls’ Hockey Weekend with the University of Maine Women’s Ice Hockey Team as the Black Bears take on the Mercyhurst Lakers October 11th 1:00 PM at the Alfond Arena, University of Maine, Orono Admission to all UMaine Women’s Ice Hockey games is free and is always a great opportunity to see great Division 1 College Read more…
This summer, girls all over Southern Maine can play ice hockey affordably. MGIHA will loan girls full hockey equipment for the clinics so there is no expense beyond the basic fee of $150 for the summer. Clinics will be held in Portland, Gorham, Saco and Falmouth. MGIHA is offering clinics for Read more…
Once again, MGIHA Spring League is in full bloom with four teams and 68 rostered players. During the first week there were two close games and lots of smiling faces. MGIHA unveiled its new jersey logo and the girls loved it. Prior to the season, the girls were invited to a Read more…
Hebron Academy, a private preparatory school located one hour drive from Portland, has agreed to sponsor MGIHA’s summer girls hockey clinics. The school, which has its own rink and high level hockey programs for girls and boys grades 6 through 12, is donating equipment for the MGIHA equipment trailer so Read more…
Are you a girls hockey player in grades 3 through 8 looking for more training? Sign up for these four sessions and learn from Bob Mills, the Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete high school girls head coach! Sessions are Wednesdays in April at the Family Ice Center in Falmouth. Click on this link for more Read more…
Are you a goaltender in grades 3 through 8 looking for more training? Sign up for these four sessions and learn from Bob Mills, the Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete high school girls head coach! Sessions are Wednesdays in April at the Family Ice Center in Falmouth. Click on this link for more information Read more…
If you are in high school or 8th grade and have at least 25 hours of organized ice hockey experience, please join MGIHA’s spring league in Falmouth starting April 21. The 2014 Spring League will consist of four teams playing eight games each at the Family Ice Center in Falmouth. Teams Read more…
Have you always wanted to try ice hockey but are afraid to commit to the cost? Come to a free clinic hosted by MGIHA. We provide the equipment, ice, coaches, and fun free of charge! Already play hockey and want to help advance girls hockey in Maine? Grab a friend Read more…
From the Casco Bay Hockey website: Casco Bay is again offering a Girls U16/U19 Local Option during the fall. This option is perfect for other Fall sport athletes who want some playing time and work on developing their hockey skills to prepare for the upcoming season, without the travel commitment. Read more…
From Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls’ Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athlete
Subject: Top 3 Reasons Why Girls Can’t Shoot
As a coach, I’m constantly amazed at how poorly most girls hockey players shoot.
Here are my top 3 reasons why (there are many more as well):
1. Bad stick choice: Far too many girls are using sticks with the wrong amount of flex. You should calculate the amount of flex you need by taking your weight in pounds and dividing by 2. So if you weigh 130 pounds, you likely need a 65 flex stick. But…you also need to keep in mind that when you cut the stick, it makes the stick less flexible. (more…)