FAQ
Think of the questions your customers ask most frequently and write them here along with the answers.
A: Boys & girls ages 4 - 18
Q: What equipment is required and where can I get it?
A: See the
Equipment link for details
Q: Is hockey safe for my child?
A: Yes. Hockey players wear more protective equipment than any other sport. A study has shown that ice hockey injuries ranked after both basketball and soccer in emergency room visits related to sport and recreational activities. Youth hockey is a different game than the NHL. With a different set of rules in place, youth hockey places a stronger emphasis on sportsmanship and friendly competition. Contact is not allowed prior to the Peewee level (age 11 & 12). After Peewees, checking is allowed but NO Fighting.
Q: Do I need to be an expert skater to join the team?
A: MLYHA filled with all levels of skaters. Some have come to practice just barely knowing how to skate and by the end of the practice can skate around the entire rink. Others have been skating for years. it's amazing what the protective gear can do for your confidence. If you do not know how to skate very well, the coaches teach all the basics (stopping, turning, falling, getting up). It's preferable if you have at least been on skates (whether ice skates or roller blades) so you are familiar with standing up in them.
Q: I'm a parent, how do I get involved?
A: We are always looking for coaches, assistants, scoreboard operators, referrees and fundraiser volunteers.
A: More than a Game
Hockey develops skills on the ice that build a foundation for a lifetime. In addition to athletic prowess, hockey promotes confidence, pride, focus and responsibility. With an emphasis on fun, hockey is a game to be played and enjoyed for life.
Life-long Friendships
Starting with the bonds created in the locker room to the relationships formed on ice, hockey creates life-long friendships. This camaraderie shared on and off the ice encourages teamwork and the natural development of leadership skills.
Set Up for Success
From learning to balance school, responsibilities at home, time at the rink and playing with friends, hockey encourages kids to learn time management skills that will later serve them in all facets of life. Hockey’s unique source of physical fitness promotes healthy living.
Hockey is Fun
The thrill of carrying the puck up the ice on a breakaway, the exhilaration of scoring your first goal or making that amazing save is possible due to the encouraging environment hockey provides to try new things and grow as a hockey player and person.