2013 National Invitational Scholastic Showcase

December 6-8, 2013 ~ Jamestown Savings Bank Arena – Jamestown, NY

8^th Annual - ‘Governor’s Cup’

Ø Your school is invited to apply for participation in a 20 school showcase of the top Varsity high school teams from across the United States. This event will host the best teams regionally and nationally to compete for the Governor’s Cup at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena in New York and Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa . This event is open to Schools with USA Hockey Rosters, National Federation Status and Hockey Canada Travel Permits. This Invitational event will be open to State Champions, Finalists, Semi-Finalists and Exempt Champions and we will attempt to limit to a total of four schools from any particular area [State or Region] to ensure that each school participating will face three out-of-state opponents in the preliminary round of competition with an opportunity to advance to the 8 team Quarter-Finals on Saturday evening. The tournament will be played on 3 rinks in prime time for this round robin event.

UPDATE 10-15-2013 ~ 20 Schools have preliminary committments for the 2013 NISS including Ontario (2), Eastern Pennsylvania (2), Erie (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Ohio (5) Maryland (1) New York (2) and Western Pennsylvania (5).  

2013 Pa Hockey Scholastic Showcase

December 27-30, 2013 ~ BladeRunners - Harmarville – Pittsburgh, Pa

18th Annual - ‘Director’s Cup ‘

Ø   The 18^th Annual Pa Hockey Scholastic Showcase at the Harmarville in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania being held on December 27-30, 2013, that will feature the top teams in Western Pennsylvania and additional schools regionally and nationally.  Your school is invited to participate in a 16-team showcase of the top Varsity high school teams from Western Pennsylvania and the USA. The 18^th Annual Pa Hockey Scholastic Showcase will host the best teams locally, regionally and nationally to compete for the coveted Director’s Cup. This year’s field will include the top teams from Western Pennsylvania Hockey and teams from across the United States.

UPDATE 10-15-2013 ~ 12 Schools have committed for the 2013 PAHSS including from Western Pennsylvania (9) West Virginia (1), Central Pennsylvania (1) and Johnstown (1).  

Should you have any questions, please contact Jeff Mauro at 412-848-3750 [Cell Phone] E-Mail at pahockeyhub@aol.com

Western Pa Hockey - 2012-2013 Division Titles

Class AAA

State College Icers - State College wins 5th Division Title in 6 Years

Central Catholic Vikings - Second straight for CC

North Allegheny Tigers - Three in a row and seven times in past nine years for NA

Peters Twp Indians - 6th Crown and first in Class AAA

Class AA

Latrobe Wildcats - Seven straight Division Crowns for Wildcats

Pine Richland Rams - First Division title since 2008 for Rams

Moon Tigers - Tigers win first title since 2007

Canevin Crusaders - 5 crowns in 6 years for Crusaders

Class A

Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers  - first title since 2006 for Hilltoppers

Quaker Valley Quakers - 10 Titles in 12 Years for QV

Freeport Yellow Jackets - first title since 2007 for Freeport  

Thomas Jefferson Jaguars - 4th PIHL Division Crown

Western Pa Hockey - 2012-2013 Division Titles

Class AAA

State College Icers - State College wins 5th Division Title in 6 Years

Central Catholic Vikings - Second straight for CC

North Allegheny Tigers - Three in a row and seven times in past nine years for NA

Peters Twp Indians - 6th Crown and first in Class AAA

Class AA

Latrobe Wildcats - Seven straight Division Crowns for Wildcats

Pine Richland Rams - First Division title since 2008 for Rams

Moon Tigers - Tigers win first title since 2007

Canevin Crusaders - 5 crowns in 6 years for Crusaders

Class A

Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers  - first title since 2006 for Hilltoppers

Quaker Valley Quakers - 10 Titles in 12 Years for QV

Freeport Yellow Jackets - first title since 2007 for Freeport  

Thomas Jefferson Jaguars - 4th PIHL Division Crown

http://usahockey.cachefly.net/mailers/YouthHockeyStructure.pdf

This was sent to every President of Amateur Hockey Programs and High School Hockey Programs in Western Pennsylvania


Important Information re Youth Hockey Structure

To: Western PA Youth Hockey Leaders:


This information is being sent to club/team Presidents. Please forward on to other interested officers/individuals.

Confusion has surrounded our sport since June of this year as a result of the USA Hockey rule change regarding the age ranges allowed to play ‘high school hockey.’ We are working to continue expanding opportunities for children to play hockey and feel that it is important for us to provide our thoughts on restructuring the youth hockey system in our region – based off of the latest rules. We have met with key stakeholders from the PAHL and PIHL, their member clubs and facilities which led us to create the structure presented in the following document. Our plan seems to provide a clear career path with opportunities for players regardless of ability, interest level and financial commitment to play the game.

We believe that by making the changes mentioned in our presentation the player development model will be enhanced, the career path for players will be clearly defined and ice at the facilities will be utilized more efficiently.

We realize that these are significant modifications that will require a collaborative effort between all of the key stakeholders, and that there will be challenges along the way. The Penguins welcome these challenges, as well as additional ideas, and hope that you will too. After all, we share the common goals of increasing participation and improving the overall structure of the sport. In the end, it is about providing the best development opportunities for our athletes.

Please Click Here to view the documentation on the Youth Hockey Structure of Western Pennsyvania.

http://usahockey.cachefly.net/mailers/YouthHockeyStructure.pdf

This was sent to every President of Amateur Hockey Programs and High School Hockey Programs in Western Pennsylvania


Important Information re Youth Hockey Structure

To: Western PA Youth Hockey Leaders:


This information is being sent to club/team Presidents. Please forward on to other interested officers/individuals.

Confusion has surrounded our sport since June of this year as a result of the USA Hockey rule change regarding the age ranges allowed to play ‘high school hockey.’ We are working to continue expanding opportunities for children to play hockey and feel that it is important for us to provide our thoughts on restructuring the youth hockey system in our region – based off of the latest rules. We have met with key stakeholders from the PAHL and PIHL, their member clubs and facilities which led us to create the structure presented in the following document. Our plan seems to provide a clear career path with opportunities for players regardless of ability, interest level and financial commitment to play the game.

We believe that by making the changes mentioned in our presentation the player development model will be enhanced, the career path for players will be clearly defined and ice at the facilities will be utilized more efficiently.

We realize that these are significant modifications that will require a collaborative effort between all of the key stakeholders, and that there will be challenges along the way. The Penguins welcome these challenges, as well as additional ideas, and hope that you will too. After all, we share the common goals of increasing participation and improving the overall structure of the sport. In the end, it is about providing the best development opportunities for our athletes.

Please Click Here to view the documentation on the Youth Hockey Structure of Western Pennsyvania.