September 3, 2010 – The New England Junior Huskies and The Middlesex Islanders are proud to announce that they have entered into an agreement to merge operations.    The combination will further both organizations goal of being one of the premier developmental and competitive hockey programs in New England providing a unique platform for players to develop from “cradle to college”.   The new organization will have over 425 players competing in all 5 premier New England hockey leagues – the Eastern Junior (“EJ), Empire and CHA Junior Hockey Leagues and the Eastern Hockey Federation (“EHF”) and the N.E. Woman Hockey League for the youth teams.

 

“The Islanders are very excited about the future that collectively, these organizations can provide for the players, families and hockey community.  This opportunity leverages a great deal of history, experience and resources which we anticipate will have a positive effect on our constituents.” said Francis Murphy, Director of the Middlesex Islanders. 

 “This is an exciting time for both organizations,” said Leo Gould, President of the New England Huskies. “Both have worked hard to establish themselves in their respective leagues and combining resources will strengthen those efforts to provide a superior hockey program.”

Both organizations will maintain their team identities for the coming season.  More information regarding the new organization will be forthcoming.

All practices at Brooks School for Wednesday September 8, 2010 are cancelled due to a facility issue. The same teams will practice have a tentative schedule for Friday and Saturday posted.

First practice September 8th 9:10 Merrimack College

IT IS LEAGUE POLICY THAT NO PLAYER WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY GAMES WITHOUT AN UP TO DATE USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION. PLEASE SIGN YOUR SON UP WITH USA HOCKEY AND FORWARD CONFIRMATION WITH BARCODE TO TEAM MANAGER

IT IS LEAGUE POLICY THAT NO PLAYER WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY GAMES WITHOUT AN UP TO DATE USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION Please register with USA Hockey and send your confirmation w/barcode to your team manager ASAP

First practice September 8th 9:10 Merrimack College

Introducing Stephanie Wood:
Director of Women's Hockey

The Middlesex Islanders are pleased to announce the hiring of Stephanie Wood as the Director of Woman Hockey Operations. Stephanie’s playing career includes four years of D1 experience at Northeastern University where she was a two-time captain and helped lead the Huskies to two Hockey East Finals appearances. Prior to attending Northeastern, Ms. Wood attended the renowned North American Hockey Academy in Stowe, VT while competing in the Canadian National Championships. Most recently she attended the 2010 Sr. National Championship in Green Bay, WI (March) where she led her team to a Bronze Medal and finished second in the nation in scoring.

Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science with honors from Northeastern and completed her post graduate work under a full fellowship from Boston University. While at Boston University, Stephanie managed BU’s Athletic and Recreation Center. She has an extensive background in fitness, strength and conditioning, and elite athletic training and continues to act as a fitness specialist for the university teaching a variety of classes.

Stephanie brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience at some of the highest levels of female hockey and the Middlesex Islander’s Board s thrilled to have her join our program. In addition to coaching the U12 and U16 Blue teams, Stephanie will be the first, full time, Director of Woman’s Hockey Operations and a resource to the entire Islander’s program.

The Middlesex Islanders Mite Development (MD) Program for the 2010 - 2011 season is geared toward players born in 2004, and 2005 that have some skating and hockey experience and who want to get prepared for Mites for the following season. This is a co-ed program that follows the principals of the USA Hockey. www.usahockey.com . Practices will be on Tuesday and Wednesday’s 4:30 at Hockey Town USA in Saugus. Practice will focus on skill development in the areas of skating, passing, shooting, and puck handling. Some games will be held at Micro ice in N. Andover. www.microicecenters.com.  They will be comprised of cross-ice and small area games to emphasize fun, skill and game situation development. The MD is best for your child’s age group. Stay positive and skate with players close to their age.

 

Please contact Jamie Walker coach_walker@comcast.net  for team opportunities.

2010-2011 Opportunities

2004 Mite Development

5 Openings for development level

Contact : Jamie Walker
coach_walker@comcast.net

781-760-9589

 
2002 Mite Major AAA

Looking for 1 forward, 1 defenseman and goaltender
Contact Chris Hawkes 
c.hawkes@hawkeslandscaping.com
978-670-9300

 

2001 Mite Major AAA

Looking for 1 full time skater and 2 alternates
Contact:
Russ Hughley (Hughey@comcast.net)
or
Darrin Estella (destella@comcast.net)