West Haven Youth Hockey is excited to announce it has added
JP Withington as Goaltending Director for the 2018-19 season.

A native of West Haven, CT, Withington has coached for the Elite Hockey Program & ProCrease Goaltending School for the past five seasons. He continues to work with both programs, specializing in goalie development. JP spent his entire youth career playing for the Blue Devils along with three of his four high school years. In his time at West Haven High School, JP was a two time All SCC & All State Goalie (2010 & 2011). Following his high school career, Withington went on to play Division II ACHA hockey for the University of New Haven. At New Haven, he was a part of the 2012-13 NECHA Championship team & was a two time All Star selection.

"I am very humbled to be given the opportunity to give back and work with the goalies in West Haven" said Withington. "This storied organization is dedicated to player development and growth of the game.  The staff is led by Coaches who have played significant roles in my life both on and off the ice. I am very grateful for this opportunity and look forward to the upcoming season!"

Dear Youth Hockey Parents: 

It’s hard to believe the 2017-18 West Haven Youth Hockey season is nearing its close. By all accounts WHYH enjoyed a most successful year both on and off the ice and we look forward to continuing to build the momentum created over the last several seasons. 
While we are proud of our accomplishments and upgrades made to the program, the WHYH Board of Directors remain committed to listening and responding to the needs of our families and players with goal of making it the premier youth hockey program in area. 

To give you an idea of many features and added benefits WHYH has to offer please consider the following: 

• Free Learn to Play program for beginning players 
   
• Weekly Specialized Skills and Drills Sessions facilitated by top area coaches
   
• Adoption of USA Hockey's American Development Program with dedicated ADM practice sessions 
   
• Off Ice Training and Conditioning 
   
• Cost Reduction Initiatives such as Early Registration, Family Discounts and a Tuition Reduction Program 
   
• Live Barn Installation at Bennett Rink 
   
• Partnership with the New York Islanders, Bridgeport Sound Tigers and Junior Rangers 
   
• Continuing to offer some of the most competitive tuition rates in the area 
   

With an eye toward next season we would like to extend a personal invitation to each and every one of our current players to attend our upcoming tryouts for the 2018-19 season, so please mark your calendars: 

• Mites: March 22 and 25 6:00-7:00 
   
• Squirts: March 23, 25 and 26 6:00-7:00 
   
• Pee Wees: March 23, 25 and 26 7:15-8:15 
   
• Bantams: April 11, 12 and 13 6:00-7:00 
   
• Midgets: April 11, 12 and 13 7:15-8:15 

All tryout sessions will be held at Bennett Rink 

We hope to see you there; and if you like what you are seeing at WHYH please tell your friends that may be currently playing in other leagues. WHYH is more committed than ever to creating a fun, competitive and respectful environment for all of our players and families. 
You are invited to visit our website westhavenyha.org for all program details and complete list of events and activities from this past season. Also, please feel free to contact any one of our Board of Directors with specific questions or if you would like additional information. 

Sincerely, 
West Haven Youth Hockey Grow the Game Committee

Congratulations to the 2017-18 Bantam-U14 CHC Tier 4 State Champions!

On Tuesday March 6th, two of our PeeWee A’s were able to go to the New York Rangers game and be “Flag Kids” before the game. They went out and flew the Rangerstown Flag and got the crowd pumped up, then gave the Rangers players knuckles as they took the ice before the game. Congratulations to JJ Alling and Bruno Martone who went and participated. Special thanks to the New York Rangers and Junior Rangers for letting us partake, a memory these two will never forget!

Peewee A players/Student Council members from Carrigan Intermediate School
Jason Alling, Michael Madera and Mickey Dowd creating some Valentine's Day crafts
while volunteering at the Seacrest Retirement Center.

On Monday, February 5, 2018 players from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Ryan Bourque & Mike Cornell stopped by to help out with "Skills & Drills" 

https://www.gofundme.com/nico-mallozzi-memorial-fund

West Haven Youth Hockey, along with other CT hockey organizations is taking special precautions for the next few weeks due to an increase of influenza (flu) in the State of Connecticut.

The most vulnerable are the elderly, the very young, and people with chronic illnesses (lung disease, cancer, diabetes and heart disease). However, everyone is susceptible.
 

To help us prevent further spread of the flu among our families, we please ask that you do the following:

• If you or your child is sick with a fever, do not attend practices or games. Please wait until you or your child has been without a fever for at least 24 hours. 
   
• No sharing of water bottles during practices or games. Please have players bring their own water bottles (with their name marked on them).
   
• Wash your hands frequently using antibacterial soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
   
• Please have players leave their gloves on during the end of the game handshake line.
   
• Wipe down or wash all hockey equipment after all games and practices.
   

Thank you for your cooperation.
West Haven Youth Hockey

Thanks to the New York Rangers and Junior Rangers for inviting our Squirt B team to Madison Square Park in NYC for the NHL Centennial Tour. They played street hockey and also got to meet and take pictures with the Stanley Cup!
An unforgettable experience!

WHYH would like to congratulate our Mite A Team Jake Newkirk for being able to go to the New York Rangers Junior Rangers Kids Day, as a part of our partnership with the New York Rangers and Junior Rangers.
 

On Sunday, November 26th, Jake went on the Madison Square Garden ice before the game against the Vancouver Canucks, and stood on the blue line with the Rangers starters for the playing of the American and Canadian National Anthems. Since signing our agreement, we’ve had a Rangers Skills Clinic for our travel team players, and Jake participated in Junior Rangers Kids day.
 

We would like to thank the Rangers for letting us participate, and look forward to working with them again in the future!
 

Photo courtesy of the Junior Rangers Facebook page.

WHYH Off-Ice Training at High Intensity Sports Performance starts December 10th.

Schedule:
Squirt A Mondays @ 6:00 P.M
Squirt B Fridays @ 6:00 P.M
Peewees Wednesdays @ 6:00 P.M
Bantams Wednesdays @ 7:00 P.M

Address: 124 Pepes Farm Rd. (Unit 10) Milford, CT. 06460

Phone: (203) 996-1218

Website: highintensitysportsperformance.com

Dear Parents,

We would be grateful if you would read and sign the following consent form.
High Intensity Consent & Release Form (PDF)

*Important: This form must accompany your child and be handed in on arrival at
High Intensity Sports Performance (Off-Ice Training).

If your child went to training last season they do not need to complete a new form.

Come root on the West Haven Bantams as they take on the Ferroni Hockey Academy from Ontario, Canada
Friday, November 24 at 7:45 PM
Edward L. Bennett Rink
 

Boguniecki Day Photo Gallery - Photos courtesy of Todd Dandelske

The West Haven Youth Hockey program honored alumnus and former NHL player Eric Boguniecki with a jersey and banner ceremony this past Sunday, November 12, 2017. Boguniecki is currently an assistant coach with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
 

Boguniecki played 13 years of professional hockey, appearing in 739 games between Europe, the ECHL, IHL, AHL, and NHL. He accumulated 601 career points with 273 goals and 328 assists, along with 1,013 penalty minutes. He had 76 points in 178 games of his NHL career.
 

After scoring 17 goals and adding 28 assists in his first season with the Worcester Icecats of the AHL, Boguniecki went on to have an MVP season the following year in 2001-2002, scoring 38 goals and adding 46 assists for 84 points and a league most valuable player honor. Boguniecki was just the second American born player ever to win that award since Eddie Olson (1952-1953).
 

He was a three-time AHL All-star (2000, 2001, 2002), and AHL first All-star team selection in 2002. In 2000, Boguniecki played for Team USA at the World Championships in St. Petersburgh, Russia, and he also had the privilege of representing his country playing for the Select 16 and 17 teams while growing up.
 

New Haven Register Article  - WTNH/Channel 8 Video

This Tuesday, November 21st is our New York Rangers Skills Day. The Junior Rangers Coaching Staff along with Rangers Alumni Tom Laidlaw will run a skills day for all of our travel team players. We will be split into two hours. 
 

Mites and Squirts: 6-7pm

Peewees and Bantams: 7:15-8:15pm
 

In order for your child to participate, please fill out the following form with the following link:
http://juniorrangers.leagueapps.com/events/478131-junior-rangers-and-wyha-skills-clinic.
 

For more background on Laidlaw, click here:
https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/laidlto01.html

We are very happy to be partnering with the Rangers, and hope to have a long lasting relationship.

Gotta Love CT Hockey Video
 

The West Haven Youth Hockey program had two of its teams play at the Barclays Center, home of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, Tuesday, November 7, 2017. 

Both the West Haven Squirt A and Peewee A teams posted victories. The Squirts topped Ridgefield 5-0, while the Peewees defeated Greenwich Skate Club 2-1. 

Members of the teams also had a chance to meet Edmonton Oilers' stars Ryan Nugent-Hopkins & Connor McDavid in what was a great event for the league and the players, making memories which will last a lifetime. 

Barclay Center Game Photo Gallery
 

Boguniecki will also be honored as part of Eric Boguniecki Day at Edward L. Bennett Rink, Sunday November 12, 2017, immediately following the West Haven Peewee A game against Greater New Haven.The game starts at 9:15 a.m.

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