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| IYHA Survey Results Posted | | | |  | | |
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posted 08/04/2008
The Irondale 2007-2008 Survey Results Are Now Posted on the Website
Thanks to everyone who submitted responses. The Board has reviewed the results at their monthly board meetings and plan to continue improvements based on your feedback.
To see the results go to News/Board Minutes/Survey Results/2007-2008.
Click Here to be directed to that page.
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| In-Person Registration | | | |  | | |
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posted 08/03/2008
Register NOW On-line with USA Hockey
An in-person registration is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 19th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the New Brighton Family Service Center.
Before you register with Irondale Youth Hockey, you need to register with USA Hockey/MN Hockey online.
The instructions and FAQ are located in the Registration tab on the left hand side of the home page or click HERE.
If you already know what to do to register with USA hockey, click on the logo below.
As forms are finalized, they will be posted. The earliest they will be on the website will be mid-August.
The online registration system for IYHA (after you register online with USA/MN Hockey above) will open in mid-August. 
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| Parade Pictures Posted Here | | | |  | | |
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posted 08/02/2008
Check Back Often!
As pictures come in from the parades they will be posted here and in the Club Pictures section to the left of the home page
August 1 St. Anthony Villagefest Parade
We had a GREAT turnout for the parade! Thanks to everyone for coming and keep it going for the next 2!

Everyone gathers before the parade starts to show Knights Pride! 
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| New Brighton Stockyard Days Parade Details | | | |  | | |
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posted 08/02/2008
Thursday, August 7th
Let's strut our stuff Knights!
Take 35 w S. To Cty Rd E2. Take a right.
Go to 5th Ave.turn right- go to 8th St.
Turn right. We are slot #48.
Be There between 4:45 -5:30.
*Note: You may need to park in the vicinity and walk your
player to us. Adults: if you are joining us- you may want to
have someone drop you off and pick you up at the end of the
parade.
PLEASE PICK UP your player(s) at
the Tri City American Legion.
Use these numbers prior to and after the parade if you can't find us.
DON'T worry! We will leave NO child unattended!
Paul 763.464.1314 Heidi 763.464.3029 
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| Be In A Parade! 2 More Parades This Year - Come One Come All | | | |  | | |
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posted 07/30/2008
Calling all Irondale Players
We need YOU to be in the following parades. Bring your rollerblades and skate with the Irondale parade puck, hand out candy and pencils and flyers! You get to be in the parade and skate/walk the parade route! We need adults and players.
St. Anthony Villagefest – Friday, August 1 - Meet at 6pm for 7pm start
Meet at the IYHA slot #50 which is on 27th Avenue-North side of the street.
Be there at 6:00 so we can review safety rules and get set up.
Thanks to everyone who showed up for the Villagefest Parade! We will post pictures as soon as they come in.
- New Brighton Stockyard Days – Thursday, August 7 - Meet at 4:45pm for 6pm start
Meet at the IYHA slot #48 which is on 8th St.
- Mounds View Festival in the Park (special 50 year celebration) – Sunday, August 17 afternoon

Our parade puck is one of the most popular events in the parades, so be a part of the excitement!
Irondale Mom Heidi Dulin is coordinating the parade participation. Contact Heidi and reserve your place in the parade.
Contact Heidi at 763-464-1314 or via email at
Let’s have great turnouts for the parades. They are televised on Cable so let’s show some Irondale Pride!
Watch for detailed information on the IYHA website. Meeting time and locations will be posted there. 
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| FHIT Offers Training Opportunities | | | |  | | |
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| Acceleration MN Offers Unlimited Speed Pass | | | |  | | |
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posted 07/29/2008
Arden Hills Facility and Herb Brooks Training Center Offers
Parents can train at Arden Hills with the new unlimited “SPEED PASS” and get access to everything we offer with an instructor for as long as they wish OR they can become a skating treadmill member at the Herb Brooks Training Center and have access to the new treadmill and “SKILLS DECK” there (OR BOTH!). Please take a look at the two attachments.
Click on this link for information on the Hockey Speed Pass (Microsoft Word file)
Click on this link for information on the Skating Treadmill Pass (Adobe pdf file)
This is a special offer through Acceleration MN for Irondale Hockey Players. This is not an endorsement of the program by the Irondale Association.

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| Calling all Coaches! Respond by August 20 | | | |  | | |
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posted 07/27/2008
Irondale Youth Hockey is looking for coaches!
If you are interested in coaching, please fill out the online form that is located to the left of the home page titled Coach Information Form.
The deadline for submission is Wednesday, August 20th
The online form will be sent to personnel on the IYHA board for review.
Thank YOU for your commitment to IYHA youth hockey!
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| July Newsletter Posted | | | |  | | |
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posted 07/20/2008
The July 2008 Newsletter is now posted
To access the newsletter, click on News/Board Minutes to the left or click HERE 
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| Valleyfair Announces Youth Sports Days - August 8-10 | | | |  | | |
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posted 07/07/2008
It's time to call your friends from last season and bring them to Valleyfair for an entire day of fun and excitement!
Valleyfair is offering a special discounted ticket price to all youth sports participants and their families on their 3rd annual Youth Sports Days! Admission allows you one-day unlimited access to rides, shows and Whitewater Country Waterpark (be sure to bring a swimsuit and towel!). Food, merchandise, games and Challenge Park are extra.
To see more information go to www.valleyfair.com and click on the Groups across the top bar, then click on Special Programs.
Click on the link below for the coupon necessary to receive this discount. Just go to the Group Sales Booth and tell them you are from the Irondale Youth Hockey Assocation. Cash only - no checks or credit cards are accepted. You do not need to reserve any tickets in advance and you do not need to show up as a team or as a group. Just go with your family if you like! Contact information is in the link below.
http://www.valleyfair.com/youthsports 
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| Irondale High School Goalie Coach Announces Summer Goalie Clinic | | | |  | | |
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posted 07/04/2008
SPOTS ARE STILL OPEN
See below for info
Irondale Youth Goalie Camp
August 4 - 8
at Super Rink
Justin Bjork
Irondale High School Goalie Coach
Greg Stutz
Centennial Youth Goalie Coach
Phil DeKanick
Irondale High School Assistant Goalie Coach
Jeff Martin
Irondale High School Head Coach

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| Squirt/PeeWee Summer Camp through Irondale HS Boys Coach | | | |  | | |
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posted 06/14/2008
Irondale High School Boys Hockey Coach Announces Summer Camp for Irondale Squirts and PeeWees
**New Information added Below is in BOLD**
Ice Times
Additional link with ice times and more information
Jeff Martin, Boys High School Coach for the Irondale/St. Anthony Knights, has announced he is holding a 1 week summer camp for Irondale Squirts and PeeWees
When: Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15
Where: Schwans SuperRink, National Sport Center
Cost: $90
Ice Times
Monday 8/11/08 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Super Rink
Tuesday 8/12/08 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Super Rink
Wednesday 8/13/08 5:20PM to 6:20 PM Super Rink
Thursday 8/14/08 4:20 PM to 5:20 PM Super Rink
Friday 8/15/08 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Super Rink
Click HERE for additional information
To sign up, complete the following 2 forms and follow the instructions for registration
Click HERE for information and sign-up document
Click HERE for the Waiver (required for registration)
If you have any questions about the camp, contact
This is a special offer through Jeff Martin Heath & Sports, Inc. for Irondale Hockey Players. This is not an endorsement of his program by the Irondale Association.

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| Summer Hockey Program for Irondale Girls Grades 7-12 | | | |  | | |
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posted 06/10/2008
Irondale High School Girls Booster Club Announces Summer Hockey Program
**UPDATE 6/10/08**
Updated Information as of 6/10/2008
The Irondale Summer Hockey Camp has had to make some changes to the program.
The girls can sign up for a Girls only strength and conditioning training at
Irondale on Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. at 10:30. The form to sign up is
located at the weightlifting room or the Irondale A.D. Office or online at
www.moundsviewschools.org/comm_edu/youth_programs.asp.
The Herb Brooks program will be on Tues. at 4:00pm starting on June 17 and going for 10 weeks ( not July 4 Week ). The Herb Brooks program also includes 6 Months of drop in program.
We will be adding a Two week long camp on-ice with dryland July 21 at the N.S.C.
8 days (Mon - Thurs.) at 12:50 - 1:50.
Option#1: Summer strength and conditioning training - $85 (paid to community ed w/registration)
Option#2: Herb Brooks training and drop-in program - $75
Option#3: On-Ice Two Week Summer Camp w/dryland - $75
or
any two Option's for $150
For Option #2, #3 or #2, please make checks payable to IGHBC and contact the Irondale Girls High School Booster Club for payment instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact the Irondale
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Original Posted Information
The program is open to kids entering 7th grade for 2008-2009 and older. They do not need to be on the high school team.
When: June 9-27, July 7-August 22
Cost: $150
Where: National Sports Center
Details and sign-up form are available in the Documents section to the left or by clicking HERE
This is a special offer through the Irondale Girls Booster Club for Irondale Hockey Players. This is not an endorsement of the program by the Irondale Association. 
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| Off-Season Hockey Options | | | |  | | |
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| Board Meeting Time Change for Summer Months | | | |  | | |
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posted 05/31/2008
The IYHA Board Meetings for June, July and August will start at 6:00 pm instead of the regular 6:30pm time. The location and time is listed under General Events and is on the IYHA calendar along the right hand side. 
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| Spring 2008 Playoff Recaps - ALL Teams | | | |  | | |
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posted 02/16/2008
Lots of Action for the Irondale Knights
District 2 Playoffs for 12UB Girls
Boys and U10B Girls complete District 1 Playoff action
South Region Playoffs for PeeWee A
District Playoffs Recaps:
- Squirt A - lost their first game in a double overtime heartbreaker to Washburn. They beat Johnson and lost to Como to end their playoff experience. This young team played tough and with heart the whole season. They worked hard and played hard all year. Good luck to you boys next year
- Squirt B - lost their first game against Washburn Blue in a double overtime heartbreaker. They won over Como in their next game. However, they lost another heartbreaker in a shootout to Washburn Orange to end their playoff experience
- Squirt C - beat Richfield in a shootout to win their knockoff game. Lost to Highland Blue and Minneapolis Park Purple to end their District 1 season
- PeeWee A (rank #2)- lost their first game to Highland. They won their next game against Washburn and then beat Johnson. They WIN the 2nd place trophy against Highland and head to the state regional playoffs. (See below for Region Playoff recap)
- PeeWee B (rank #2)- beat Johnson then lost to Mpls Park. They came back with a victory over Washburn and lost to Richfield Friday night to end their playoff experience.
- PeeWee C (rank #3)- lost to Highland Blue in the first round, but came back with wins against Richfield and Edgcumbe Green (in OT). They lost to the DinoMights to end their playoff experience.
- Bantam A (rank #6)- lost to Highland and to Mpls Park to end their playoff experience.
- Bantam C (rank #3)- beat Mpls Park on Sunday, then lost to eventual champion Highland and then beat Edison. They lost to Washburn to end their playoff experience.
- Girls 10UB Gold (rank #3)- They won their first game against Highland and their second game against Stillwater. They lost their third game against Washburn. They won a close game over the Irondale 10UB Maroon team. In the 3rd Place Championship Game, Richfield scored the game winner with somewhere between .01 and .00 seconds left in OVERTIME and it stands as a true buzzer beater. Everyone should be proud of this great group of girls. They finished 3rd of 14 in the regular season and 4th of 14 in the play-offs! 20-6-3 overall.
- Girls 10UB Maroon (rank #2)- They received a bye in the first round. Their first game was against Washburn and they came up short. In their following game, they pounded Highland and beat Stillwater. The lost to Irondale Gold to end their playoff experience.
- Girls 12UB (rank #6)- beat Roseville in their knockoff game. Won over #3 Mounds View in overtime. Lost to Highland Blue, then to Highland Red to end their District 2 playoff experience.
South Region Playoffs Recaps:
- PeeWee A regional playoff recap - Our PeeWees played their first Regional game against the 4th best team in Minnesota (according to MNHockeyRankings.com) and was not able to pull out a big upset. Their 2nd game was against the #1 team from District 4, Faribault, and they ended Friday with their 2nd loss of the day. They played the #1 team in Minnesota, Edina, Saturday and played their best game of the tournament but still came up short ending their playoff experience.

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