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SE District Champion Grants
The Edge is proud to again support each girls’ team representing the SE District at Nationals by giving each team a $500 grant. The recipients for 2007 are:

   U12 Team Florida
   U14 Montgomery Blue Devils
   U16 Team Florida
   U19 Washington Pride
 

The Edge sponsored the Pony Tail Tournament, York, PA, March 16-18, 2007.
 

The Edge presented Girls Stick 'N Shoot / Pickup Series - ice pickup and stick n'shoot hockey for girls / ladies of all ages. Rink Wells, March 2007.
 

Girls: Let's Play Hockey
The Edge co-sponsored an event for girls - future hockey players. Prince William, September, 2006.
 

MWEHL Girls Announce Fifth Straight Record Number to College Hockey Programs
July 5, 2006 - The Midwest Elite Hockey League Girls Division announced today that a record 83 seniors from its 2005-06 teams have committed to Division I and Division III college hockey programs throughout the U.S.  Read more (PDF)
 
SAVE TITLE IX!
Send a message to Secretary Spellings that you want to keep Title IX strong
 
FREE CLINIC HELD; $1,500 IN PRIZES AWARDED
Through the support of our sponsors, we were able to
conduct a free Power Skating clinic and give out $1,500 in prizes to clinic participants
 
   
   



 
RESOURCES


All About Hockey

Playing Well May Be In Your Mind
Thinking about success can be the first step toward being successful.

Goaltenders: Speak Up
A message to goaltenders.

 

Looking to Play at the Next Level?

Here are some solid resources covering the areas of college and prep school hockey.
 
Women's Hockey
This is a great overview source.  It outlines women's hockey schools by type and class - in terms of DI, DIII or club - and also by conference or league.  Very helpful to get a snapshot. 
 
Women's College and University Hockey
Another good option for getting to know the various levels.

College Hockey
One of our favorites - covers both men's and women's hockey.

US College Hockey
Good reporting on women's college hockey; weekly DI and DIII polls.
 
Boarding School Review
This site provides some links to the variety of prep schools.

Eye on Varsity
Subscription-based site containing detailed information on women's college hockey programs.

Girls' Hockey Camps, summer 2008
Olympic Hockey Battle Camp at Kents Hill AND University of Rhode Island with US women's Olympic Ice Hockey team member, Kim Insalaco.

Girls' and Women's Programs in Region

Colleges

Princeton Hockey Newsletter
Review of Princeton University hockey, including an alumni of the Washington Pride as an incoming freshman.


The Importance of Academics

How will the MD High School Assessment Tests affect my child? (PDF)


Sports and Life

Think Pink
Women's Hockey East teams stride and glide toward a breast cancer cure.


Finding Her Stroke
Years after hanging up her oars, a once-serious rower forges a new relationship with the sport that used to consume her.


USA Hockey Links

Girls'/Womens' home page

Southeast District Girls'/Women's home page

US Women's National Team home page
 

The Kaz Connection
Information about the Patty Kazmaier Award


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PLAYING AT THE NEXT LEVEL

Looking to advance to the next level of hockey? See our updated Resources page for a variety of information and links to college and prep school hockey programs.

Work Your Edges
Drills to get the most out of your edges. Part 1, Part 2.

Playing Well May Be In Your Mind
Thinking about success can be the first step toward being successful.

Goaltenders: Speak Up
A message to goaltenders.

WHO'S #1?

USA Hockey, in partnership with USA Today, conducts a weekly poll to determine the top teams in U.S. collegiate women's hockey. See the results of that poll. We also have other poll results on our Resources page.

FROM THE RESOURCES  PAGE

You are what you eat when it comes to off-season nutrition. This great article characterizes what a healthy meal should look like to nourish your off-season training.

Tips for Fitness and Health.



And don't miss this great article on the topic of training for speed.