West Haven Youth Hockey is pleased to announce our Coaching Staffs for the 2018-19 Season.
Our goal is to have at least two teams per age group, as long as numbers allow.
2018-2019 Bantam A & A1 Tryout Results 04/14/2018 Congratulations to the following on the Bantam A Team
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*Please bring shoulder pads, pants and shin pads to be fitted properly.
All new WHYH players should attend.
Please make every effort to attend a fitting date.
Existing Players are welcome to attend to order replacement items. If you think your player may outgrow their uniform before the end of next season, please place that order now because orders placed after this initial bulk order will have an additional cost of $120 for number and sewing.
JP Withington as Goaltending Director for the 2018-19 season
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!"
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
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 Volunteering at the Seacrest Retirement Center
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.
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!
WH Bantams vs Ferroni Hockey Academy (Ontario, Canada)
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
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.
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.
Peewee A & Squirt A Teams Play At The Barclay Center
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.
WHYH Honors Alumnus Eric Boguniecki At Webster Bank Arena
On Sunday, October 22, 2017, the West Haven Youth Hockey program honored WHYH alumnus Eric Boguniecki at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on West Haven Youth Hockey Day prior to an American Hockey League game between the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and Hartford Wolfpack. Read More...
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.
Welcome to the 2017-18 West Haven Youth Hockey Season
On behalf the entire Board of Directors, I am pleased to extend to you a warm welcome to the 2017-18 West Haven Youth Hockey season. I hope everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing summer, but now it is time to lace up the skates and get ready for another great year of youth hockey here in West Haven.
Thinking back on last season, a great deal of work and commitment went into improving our program and the product we deliver to our players and their families. We asked for, received and thank you for your feedback. While much has been accomplished, we pledge to continue working to make West Haven Youth Hockey the premier youth hockey program in the state of Connecticut.
So what can you look forward to this season? We will open with our first annual Opening Faceoff Weekend on September 8, 9 and 10 featuring games against Hamden Youth Hockey, a cook-out, tailgating and complimentary player t-shirts. We will honor retired NHL and AHL player Eric Boguniecki, a WHYH alumnus and current Assistant Coach of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, on October 22 at Webster Arena and at Bennett Rink on November 12. In addition you can expect:
A Competitive, Educational and Funatmosphere designed to develop hockey skills, sportsmanship, team-building and character
Weekly Specialty and Goalie Clinics conducted by knowledgeable and experienced coaches
Strong commitment to following USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM) with onsite clinics conducted by USA Hockey staff
Free Skills and Drills on-ice sessions and optional dry land training
Programs to help defray your costs such as Multi-player Family Discounts, Tuition Reduction Sponsorshipsand other Fundraising initiatives
For beginning players aLearn to Play Program that will continue to work in conjunction with the Rink’s Learn to Skate Program to draw new players to the sport of ice hockey
An information filled Website, Live Barn viewing of games and competitive Tournaments
So I hope you share in my excitement and anticipation over what I believe will be a fun and successful year of youth hockey here in West Haven. Good luck to everyone and I look forward to seeing you at the rink soon.
West Haven Youth Hockey PO Box 17453
West Haven, CT 06516
Payments can be made by mailing a check payable to West Haven Youth Hockey, PO Box 17453, West Haven CT 06516.
Checks payable to West Haven Youth Hockey can be placed it in the drop box at the rink during the season.
Credit card and e-check payments can be made by logging onto this website.
Payments can also be made using your bank's online bill payment system, set up as West Haven Youth Hockey, PO Box 17453, West Haven, CT 06516. Use your child's name and team as the account number.
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