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Grand Traverse Hockey Association
Pat Brumbaugh - Administrative Assistant
231-933-4842
Fax: 231-933-0070
PO Box 5713
Traverse City, Michigan
49696
 

 

 

Divisions

 

House Divisions / Travel Division

 

 

Mites
Skaters born form 1999-2003. They must be at least 4 years old on Sept 1, 2007.
Mites are structured in four levels A, B, C & D. All skaters begin at the A level and advance as age and skill indicates.  Mite A is a beginner level program for skaters ages 4-8. Skaters need to have skates, an ice hockey stick, gloves, and a helmet. Shin guards and elbow pads are strongly recommended. Helmets are available for rental for $10.

Mite Representative-Rick Wesolek

  • Mite A-The focus of the Mite A program is on individual skating and puck handling skills.  Players are also taught to function and be part of a team by doing drills together and interacting both on and off the ice.  Games are included as part of practice using 1/3 of the ice.  No set face offs, no positions and scoring will not be kept.

  • Mite B-The focus of the Mite B program expands on the individual skating and puck handling skills from the Mite A program while introducing additional skating and puck handling skills.  Continued emphasis is placed on functioning and being part of a team.  Games are included as part of practice using 1/3 of the ice.  Face offs may be used to start a shift but positions will not be emphasized and scoring will not be kept.

  • Mite C-The focus of the Mite C program expands on the individual skating and puck handling skills from the Mite A & B programs while introducing significant aspects of a regulation game.  Continued emphasis is placed on functioning and being part of a team.  Half ice games are conducted separate from practices and are played using a 3 on 3 format with a goalie.  Shifts will be 1:30 – 2:00 minutes in length.  Face offs will be used for shift changes and positioning will be emphasized.  Games will be officiated by referees and penalties will be enforced.  Scoring will not be kept.

  • Mite D-The focus of the Mite D program expands on the individual skating and puck handling skills from the Mite A - C programs while introducing all aspects of a regulation game.  Continued emphasis is placed on functioning and being part of a team.  Full ice games are conducted separate from practices and are played using a 5 on 5 format with a goalie.  Shift time limits will not be used and “changing on the fly” will be emphasized.  Face offs will be used for stoppages of play and positioning will be emphasized.  Games will be officiated by referees and penalties will be enforced.  Official scoring will be kept.

        

Squirts

Skaters born in 1997-1998.  All players must attend a draft skate, prior to starting the season.  Skaters born in '97 or '98 and participating in Mini A's, or Developmental, will be placed on a team as soon as they complete A's or Developmental.

Squirt Representative -  Todd Myers


PeeWee

Skaters born in 1995-1996.  All players must attend a mandatory checking clinic before participating in this level.  Players will also be required to attend a draft skate, prior to starting the season.

PeeWee Representative -

           

 

Bantam
Skaters born in 1993-1994.  All players must attend a draft skate, prior to starting the season

Bantam Representative - Jeff Black

           


 

Midget

Skaters born in 1989-1992.  Skaters may participate in a shortened Fall season, a Winter session, or a full season.  All players must attend a draft skate, prior to starting the season.

Midget Representative -

 

Girls
Age Classification:
19 & under - born during or after 1988
15 & under - born during or after 1991

 Girl's Representative -  Jerry Magee
 

 

 

Travel Divisions 

 

            Squirt A

Northway Knights - Website

Coach -Mark Stevenson

 

Squirt AA

Bayshore Bruins

Coach - Mike Anton

 

Pee Wee A

Pepsi Rangers 

Coach  Mike Murphy

 

Pee Wee AA

Dave Harvey's Athletic Supply

Coach -

Todd Spaulding  649-1226

 

Bantam A

TC North Stars

Coach - Paul Banducci

 

Bantam AA

Pepsi

Coach - Todd Spaulding  649-1226

 

TC North Stars JV

Coach - Steve Plamondon

 

Girl's

T.C. North Stars

Coach -Keith Gillis

 

 

 

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