Ingalls Rink - Home of the 2013 NCAA Men's Hockey Champions Yale Youth Hockey Association
Among the Oldest Youth Hockey Organizations
in the United States
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Yale Youth Hockey Try-Out Registration Open 
Yale Youth Hockey
Yale Midget Hockey
Try-Out Registration
Now Open
Important: The Registration is not Complete Unless Payment is made Online during the Registration Process
Click the Registration Tab to Register
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Coaching Announcement: Yale 14-U 2006 AA 
Coaching Announcement
2019-2020
Yale 14-U 2006 AA
Head Coach: Steve Harris
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Top Shelf Hockey - Pre-Try-Out Skates "UPDATED" 
Join Steve Novodor and Jon Bellonio and one of New England's finest coaching staffs as they take you through workouts designed to keep you ready for tryouts.
The sessions will be divided into two age based groups.
The 2004-2006 group will skate five times:
3/06/19 6:50-7:50
3/07/19 6:50-7:50
3/11/19 6:50-7:50
3/12/19 8:10-9:10
3/13/19 6:50-7:50
Cost is $150 for all five sessions
$40 per session at the door
2004-2006 Registration
The 2007-2009 group will skate four times:
3/06/19 5:40-6:40
3/07/19 5:40-6:40
3/11/19 5:40-6:40
3/13/19 5:40-6:40
Cost is $120 for all four sessions
$40 per session at the door
2007-2009 Registration
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Yale Youth Hockey-Yale Midget Hockey - Try-Out Dates-Details 
Yale Youth Hockey
Yale Midget Hockey
2019-2020
Try-Out Dates and Details
Yale Youth Hockey
March 14 (Thursday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
5:20PM-6:20PM – 8-U – All 2011 and 2012 Birth Year Players (White Rink)
5:30PM-6:30PM – 10-U – 2009 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
6:40PM-7:40PM – 10-U – 2010 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
7:50PM-8:50PM – 12-U – 2008 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
9:00PM-10:00PM – 12-U – 2007 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
March 15 (Friday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
5:30PM-6:30PM – 10-U – 2010 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
6:40PM-7:40PM – 10-U – 2009 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
7:50PM-8:50PM – 12-U – 2008 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
9:00PM-10:00PM – 12-U – 2007 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
Call Back Groups for 10-U and 12-U will be posted on www.yaleyouthhockey.com – Saturday Morning, March 16
We apologize for the tight Call Back notification.
March 16 (Saturday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
1:00PM-2:00PM – 8-U – All 2011 and 2012 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
2:10PM-3:10PM – 10-U Call Back Group 1 - Session 1 (Red Rink)
3:20PM-4:20PM – 10-U Call Back Group 2 - Session 1 (Red Rink)
4:30PM-5:30PM – 12-U Call Back Group 1 - Session 1 (Red Rink)
5:40PM-6:40PM – 12-U Call Back Group 2 - Session 1 (Red Rink)
6:50PM-7:50PM - 12-U Call Back Group 3 - Sessions 1 (Red Rink)
March 17 (Sunday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
9:00AM-10:00AM – 10-U Call Back Group 1 - Session 2 (Red Rink)
10:10AM-11:10AM – 10-U Call Back Group 2 - Session 2 (Red Rink)
11:20AM-12:20AM – 12-U Call Back Group 1 - Session 2 (Red Rink)
12:30PM-1:30PM – 12-U Call Back Group 2 - Session 2 (Red Rink)
1:40PM-2:40PM - 12-U Call Back Group 3 - Sessions 2 (Red Rink)
Tryout Results for 8-U, 10-U and 12-U will be posted on www.yaleyouthhockey.com - Monday, March 18
All players will be contacted by their 2019-2020 Head Coach - Tuesday, March 19th
Commitment Date – Wednesday, March 20 (Time and Location – TBD)
April 10 (Wednesday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
5:40PM-6:40PM – 14-U – 2006 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
6:50PM-7:50PM – 14-U – 2005 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
April 11 (Thursday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
5:40PM-6:40PM – 14-U – 2006 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
6:50PM-7:50PM – 14-U – 2005 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
Call Back Groups for 14-U will be posted on www.yaleyouthhockey.com – Friday Morning, April 12.
April 12 (Friday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
5:40PM-6:40PM - 14-U - Call Back Group 1 - Session 1 (Red Rink)
6:50PM-7:50PM – 14-U – Call Back Group 2 - Session 1 (Red Rink)
8:00PM-9:00PM – 14-U – Call Back Group 3 - Session 1 (Red Rink)
April 13 (Saturday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
1:30PM-2:30PM – 14-U – Call Back Group 1 - Session 2 (Red Rink)
2:40PM-3:40PM – 14-U – Call Back Group 2 - Session 2 (Red Rink)
3:50PM-4:50AM - 14-U - Call Back Group 3 - Session 2 (Red Rink)
Tryout Results for 14-U will be posted on www.yaleyouthhockey.com - Sunday, April 14
Commitment Date – Monday, April 15 (Time and Location – TBD)
Yale Midget Hockey
April 10 (Wednesday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
8:00PM-9:15PM – 15-0 – 2004 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
April 13 (Saturday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
5:00PM-6:15PM – 15-0 – 2004 Birth Year Players (White Rink)
6:25PM-7:40PM – 16-U – 2003 Birth Year Players (White Rink)
7:50PM-9:05PM – 18-U – 2001 and 2002 Birth Year Players (White Rink)
April 14 (Sunday) – Northford Ice Pavilion
9:00AM-10:15AM – 15-0 – 2004 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
10:25AM-11:40AM – 16-U – 2003 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
11:50AM-1:05PM – 18-U – 2001 and 2002 Birth Year Players (Red Rink)
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale Coach Shaun Hannah - Name CT Hockey Impact Coach 2018-2019 
Shaun Hannah
Named - CT Hockey Impact Coach of the Year
2018-2019
Shaun Hannah Named CT Hockey Impact Coach of the Year. The video is fantastic. Watch it!
Click Here: https://www.gottalovecthockey.org/show/impact-coach-contest.aspx
Charles Andriole
President
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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YYHA - Carl Marottolo and Jeffrey Beecher Award Instructions 
Carl Marottolo Award
Jeffrey Beecher Award
2018-2019 Presentations
Important Instructions
Yale Youth Hockey Association will present the prestigious Carl Marottolo Award and Jeff Beecher Award on Friday, February 15 at the Yale Men's Hockey game Vs Colgate. The Award will be presented on the ice between the first and second period.
All Award Recipients with 10 Minutes Remaining in the First Period should proceed to the Vending Machine area near our locker rooms on the Yale side of Ingalls Rink. Please make sure not to be late.
Dress Code: Khakis or Dress Pants / Shirt and Tie
Carl Marottolo Award Recipients 2018-2019
Adam Chasse
Michael Farricielli
Henry Keller
Zachary Macey
Connor Miller
Charles Wira
Aksel Sather
Robert Zyskowski, III
Jeffrey Beecher Award Recipient 2018-2019
Robert Zyskowski, III
Congratulations to all!
Charles Andriole
President
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Coaching Announcement: Yale 10-U 2010 AA 
Coaching Announcement
2019-2020
Yale 10-U 2010 AA
Head Coach: Shaun Hannah
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Coaching Announcement: Yale 12-U 2008 AA 
Coaching Announcement
2019-2020
Yale 12-U 2008 AA
Head Coach: Joe Errico
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Coaching Announcement: Yale 10-U 2009 AA 
Coaching Announcement
2019-2020
Yale 10-U 2009 AA
Head Coach: David Sagnella
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale Youth Hockey Banquet - Safe the Date 
Yale Youth Hockey Banquet
2018-2019
Thursday, April 4
Anthony's Ocean View
5:00PM-9:00PM
Save the Date
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Coaching Announcement: Yale 12-U 2007 AA 
Coaching Announcement
2019-2020
Yale 12-U 2007 AA
Head Coach: Brian Moriarty
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Coaching Announcement: Yale 14-U 2005 AA 
Coaching Announcement
2019-2020
Yale 14-U 2005 AA
Head Coach: Phil Wright
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale 12-U 2006 A Champions 
Yale 12-U 2006 A
Waterville Valley Deep Freeze Champions

Congratulation Players Coach Vio and Staff
Charles Andriole
President
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale 12-U 2006 AA Finish 2018-2019 CHC Season Undefeated 
Yale 12-U 2006 AA Finish 2018-2018 CHC Season Undefeated
Coach Brian Moriarty's and his Staff's 12-U 2006 AA Finish 2018-2019 CHC Season Undefeated.
Congratulations!
Charles Andriole
President
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Vote for Shaun Hannah - CT Impact Coach of the Year 
Shaun Hannah
Finalist - CT Hockey Impact Coach of the Year
Vote for Shaun
Shaun Hannah is one of two Finalists for CT Hockey Impact Coach of the Year. The video is fantastic. Watch it! Then be sure to Vote for Shaun.
Click Here: https://www.gottalovecthockey.org/show/impact-coach-contest.aspx
Charles Andriole
President
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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YYHA - Carl Marottolo and Jeffrey Beecher Award Recipients 
Carl Marottolo Award
Jeffrey Beecher Award
2018-2019 Presentations
Yale Youth Hockey Association will present the prestigious Carl Marottolo Award and Jeff Beecher Award on Friday, February 15 at the Yale Men's Hockey game Vs Colgate. The Award will be presented on the ice between the first and second period. Please save the date. Come and support our Award Recipients.
Carl Marottolo Award Recipients 2018-2019
Adam Chasse
Michael Farricielli
Henry Keller
Zachary Macey
Connor Miller
Charles Wira
Aksel Sather
Robert Zyskowski, III
Jeffrey Beecher Award Recipient 2018-2019
Robert Zyskowski, III
Congratulations to all!
Charles Andriole
President
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale Youth Hockey - Complaint Protocol Yale Youth Hockey Association
Complaint Protocol
The business and affairs of the Yale Youth Hockey Association is managed by or under the direction of the Yale Youth Hockey Association Board of Directors.
All Complaints must be emailed to the Board of Directors via the following email address: CharlesAndriole@charlesandriole.com
No Verbal Complaints in person or via telephone will be addressed by a Board Member or Board Members.
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale Youth Hockey 2018-2019 Season Introduction 
Yale Youth Hockey Association
2018-2019
Season Introduction
Yale 2018-2019 Season Introduction – Ryan Hardy - Click Here
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale Youth Hockey / Yale Midget Hockey 2018-2019 Teams / Coaches 
Yale Youth Hockey Association
2018-2019
Teams and Coaches
Learn to Skate - Play Hockey (No Try-Out): Director - Shaun Hannah
8-U (CHC): Director – Shaun Hannah
8-U A (CHC): Head Coach - Shaun Hannah
8-U B (CHC): Head Coach – Shaun Hannah
8-U / 10-U House (No Try-Out): Director - Shaun Hannah
10-U 2008 AA (CHC Tier 2 “Anticipated” / Independent Tier 1 AAA Games): Head Coach – Philip Wright
10-U 2009 AA (CHC Tier 2 “Anticipated” / Independent Tier 1 AAA Games / Tier 1 AAA Tournaments): Head Coach – David Sagnella
10-U A (CHC Tier 3 “Anticipated”): Head Coach – TBD Post Try-Out
10-U B (CHC Tier4 “Anticipated”): Head Coach – TBD Post Try-Out
10-U B1 (CHC Tier 4 “Anticipated”): Head Coach – TBD Post Try-Out
12-U 2006 AA (CHC Tier 2 “Anticipated” / Independent Tier 1 AAA Games / Tier 1 AAA Tournaments): Head Coach – Brian Moriarty
12-U 2007 AA (CHC Tier 2 “Anticipated” / Independent Tier 1 AAA Games / Tier 1 AAA Tournaments): Head Coach – John Mendes
12-U A (CHC Tier 3 “Anticipated”): Head Coach – TBD Post Try-Out
12-U B (CHC Tier 4 “Anticipated”): Head Coach – TBD Post Try-Out
12-U B1 (CHC Tier 4 “Anticipated”): Head Coach – TBD Post Try-Out
14-U 2004 AAA (League TBD / Independent Tier 1 AAA Games / Select Junior Varsity Prep School Games / Tier 1 AAA Tournaments and Showcases) Head Coach – Joseph Errico / Assistant Coach – Adam Cady
14-U 2005 AA (CHC Tier 2 “Anticipated” / Independent Tier 1 AAA Games / Tier 1 AAA Tournaments): Head Coach – Steven Harris
14-U A (CHC Tier 3 “Anticipated”): Head Coach – Josh Barbato
14-U B (Tier 4 “Anticipated”): Head Coach – TBD Post Try-Out
14-U B1 (Tier 4 “Anticipated”): Head Coach – TBD Post Try-Out
Yale Youth Hockey Player Development Team:
- Shaun Hannah – Skating, Skills and Drills: 8-U A, B and House / 10-U A, B, B1 / 12-U A, B, B1 / 14-U A, B, B1
- Steven Novodor and Jon Bellonio - Player Development: 2009 AA / 2008 AA / 2007 AA / 2006 AA / 2005 AA / 2004 AAA
- Josh Barbato – Player Development: 10-U A, B, B1 / 12-U A, B, B1 / 14-U A, B, B1
- Coaching Pool – Our Coaching Pool includes current Yale Youth Hockey Coaches including Non Parent Coaches Edward (Eddie) Johnston, Alex Hoslet and Others.
Yale Youth Hockey Association
Yale Midget Hockey
Teams and Coaches
Midget 15-O Tier 1 National Split Season – Head Directors and Head Coaches - Steven Novodor / Jon Bellonio
Midget 16-U 2003 AAA Showcase Split Season – Directors and Head Coaches - Steven Novodor / Jon Bellonio
Midget 16-U Tier 1 National Split Season – Directors and Head Coaches - Steven Novodor / Jon Bellonio
Midget 16-U AAA Showcase Split Season – Directors and Head Coaches - Steven Novodor / Jon Bellonio
Midget 18-U Tier 1 National Split Season – Directors and Head Coaches: Steven Novodor / John Bellonio
Midget 18-U AAA Showcase Split Season – Directors and Head Coaches - Steven Novodor / Jon Bellonio
Director - Steven Novodor -
/ 203-223-8266
Director - Jon Bellonio -
/ 203-623-6529
Please Contact Midget Directors or Charles Andriole –
/ 203-430-0486
2018-2019 Season Introduction – Ryan Hardy - Click Here
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale 2006 AA Wallingford Columbus Tournament Champions 
Yale 2006 AA
Wallingford Columbus Tournament 2017
Champions
Congratulations Coaches and Players!

Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale 2003 AAA - Champions Springfield Rifles Invitational 
Congratulations
Yale 2003 AAA
Champions Springfield Rifles East West Invitational Tournament 2017
Congratulations Yale 2003 AAA beating the Sprinfield Rifles 5-0 in the Championship Game.

Yale Youth Hockey Association
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YYHA - Communication Protocol 
Yale Youth Hockey
Communication Protocol
All:
Please review the Yale Youth Hockey Policies and Procedures located on the left side of the Yale Youth Hockey Website.
Additionally, all suggestions, issues, concerns, etc. should be directed to President - Charles Andriole and/or Vice President - Robert Zyskowski.
Please do not contact Director - Hockey Ryan Hardy.
Charles Andriole
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Ryan Hardy and Friends Hockey Camp 
Ryan Hardy and Friends Summer Hockey Camp 2017
To Benefit Yale Youth Hockey Association
"Begins Tomorrow" Monday, July 17 - Thursday, July 20
9:30AM-4:30PM
Northford Ice Pavilion
Ryan Hardy and Friends Hockey Camp begins tomorrow. We want all Yale Youth Hockey Players to have the opportunity to attend. Register Now! We are receiving significan interest from Non Yale Youth Hockey Players since Ryan announced the Coaching Staff on Saturday.
I have not ever seen at any camp anywhere the quality of the Coaching Staff that Ryan has assembled for our camp this week.
See the Coaching Staff Below:
MONDAY
Darryl Belfry: Owner, Belfry Hockey; Player Development Consultant, Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
Don Granato: Assistant Coach, Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
CJ Marottolo: Head Coach, Sacred Heart University (NCAA)
TUESDAY
Steve Greeley: Assistant General Manager, Buffalo Sabres (NHL)
Don Granato: Assistant Coach, Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
Jon Hutcheon: Owner, High End Hockey; Development Camp Skills Coach, St. Louis Blues (NHL) OR Ryan Hardy: Amateur Scout, Boston Bruins (NHL)
WEDNESDAY
Keith Allain: Head Coach, Yale University (NCAA)
Mike Levine: Player Development Coach/Scout, Vegas Golden Knights (NHL)
Adam Nicholas: Owner, Stride Envy; Skating & Skills Coach, UMass-Lowell (NCAA): Former Skills Coach, New York Rangers (NHL)
THURSDAY
Jared DeMichiel: Assistant Coach, University of Massachusetts* (Jared is a CT native)
Dan Muse: Head Coach, Chicago Steel (USHL)
John Riley: Player Development Coach, Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)
WEEKLY COACHES
Scott McDougall: Assistant Coach, Sacred Heart University (NCAA)
Paul Kirtland: Assistant Coach, Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
Will Leedy: Assistant Coach, Connecticut College (NCAA DIII)
Steve Novodor: Assistant Coach, Loomis-Chaffee School; Yale Youth Hockey Player Development Team; Co-Owner, Top Shelf Hockey
Jon Bellonio: Yale Youth Hockey Player Development Team; Co-Owner, Top Shelf Hockey
CAMP COUNSELORS
Shea Courtemanche: Taft School; Committed to Dartmouth College
Eric Esposito: Youngstown Phantoms (USHL); Committed to University of New Hampshire
Paul Gagliardi: Daniel Hand High School
Kade Gregory: University of Texas (ACHA)
John Kondub: Vermont Academy
Catherine Lawrence: The Gunnery School
Mike Lee: Sacred Heart University (NCAA)
Jack Marottolo: Yale Youth Hockey
Ben Solin: Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL); Committed to Harvard University
Charles Andriole
President
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Inaugural Yale Youth Hockey Golf Tournament 
Inaugural Yale Youth Hockey Golf Tournament
2017
Dear Yale Youth Hockey Association Friends and Families:
We are very excited to announce the Inaugural Yale Youth Hockey Golf Tournament to be held on Tuesday, September 5th at beautiful New Haven Country Club. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.
Over the past several years, we have seen Yale Youth Hockey grow and the vision of this tournament is celebrate these successes while also serving as a general fundraiser for the Association. The fundraising dollars will directly contribute to the development of our players and support Yale Youth Hockey as one of Connecticut's premier youth hockey organizations.
Our objective is to make the Yale Youth Hockey Golf Tournament an annual event. We are hoping our current membership, as well as those outside the Association will support this Tournament in one of many ways. For those golf enthusiasts (or those of us who get out only a few times a year), come play 18 holes at one of Connecticut’s oldest and most prestigious private country clubs. This beautiful two-tiered course offers a great day for golfers of all kinds.
Are you interested in being a sponsor? There are many different sponsorship levels to choose from. Would you like to volunteer the day of the event? Whatever your interest, there is an opportunity.
We are thrilled to establish a new tradition for Yale Youth Hockey and share it with our dedicated hockey community. The time of year coincides with the kick-off of the new hockey season. What better way to do so! We are looking forward to a great day of golf and on and off course specials to make the day even more memorable.
For more information, see the attached brochure. Additionally, you can contact me at 203-530-8245 or send an email to
We look forward to this date and to see you at the event.
Best regards.
David Loomis
YYHA Golf Tournament Committee Chair
For Important Details and Golf Tournament Brochure Click Here
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale Youth Hockey Association
Team Connecticut Selections
2017
Congratulations to the following Yale Youth Hockey Players Selected to Team Connecticut. Good luck to all as they represent Yale Youth Hockey at the USA Hockey New England District Camp in ealry July in Keene, New Hampshire.
2003
Charlie Andriole (Defense)
Rory Andriole (Defense)
Nicholas LeClaire (Forward)
Connor Smith (Goalie)
2002
Chrsitopher Avallone (Defense)
Carmine Andranovich (Goalie)
Dan Farricielli (Forward)
Aden Hotchkiss (Forward)
Jack Marottolo (Forward)
Cameron Partridge (Defense)
Kyle Stober (Forward)
Zachary VanDale (Forward)
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale 15 2017 Tier 1 National Champions Yale Youth Hockey Association
Yale 15
2017 Tier 1 National Champions
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Congratulations to our Yale Midget 15 Team - 2017 Tier 1 National Champions. Our Yale Midget 15 beat the Colorado Evolution 7-2 in the National Championship game.
Great work boys and Coach Novodor, Coach Bellonio and Coach Dickinson!
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Hotchkiss @CTHShockey's CIAC Division I Rookie of the Year 
| Aden Hotchkiss | ADEN HOTCHKISS @CTHShockey CIAC DIVISION I ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to 14U 2002 AAA Yale Jr. Bulldogs forward, Aden Hotchkiss, who was named @CTHShockey's CIAC Division I Rookie of the Year. Aden was a star player for Xavier after playing two seasons with Coach Novodor on the Yale Jr. Bulldogs 2002 AA/AAA team. Prior to coming to over to Yale, Aden was a long-time standout in the West Haven Youth Hockey Association.
We are extremely proud of the progress that Aden made in his two years here at Yale and are happy to see him getting some recognition for a great freshman year at Xavier.
NOTE: @CTHShockey is a twitter handle/blog run by Luke Devoe which is the premier and most accurate resource for all things in Connecticut High School Hockey.
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Yale Youth Hockey - 2017-2018 Season Program Orientation 
Yale Youth Hockey Association
2017-2018 Season Program Orientation
2017-2018 Season Program Orientation...Click Here
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Michael Linder "The Heart of a Lion" Yale Youth Hockey Association
Michael Linder
Featured in USA Hockey Magazine
Yale Youth Hockey Player Michael Linder is featured in the current edition of USA Hockey Magazine. This is a wonderful article about a courageous boy and a wonderful family, Michael and his twin brother Jack both play Pee Wee hockey with Yale and big brother Billy is a Yale Bantam. Michael's mother Megan and father Dennis make it all happen for all of their children and we are grateful they are part of our Yale Youth Hockey Family.
To read this wonderful article please click Here
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale Youth Hockey 2017-2018 Season Introduction Yale Youth Hockey Association
2017-2018 Season Introduction
Dear Yale Youth Hockey Member Families and Prospective Member Families:
Over the past five years, Yale Youth Hockey Association has striven to become the premier youth hockey program in Connecticut. In that time, we have accomplished many wonderful things on and off the ice, highlighted perhaps by our selection as a USA Hockey Model Association. This is a distinction that we are very proud of and one we look to honor with continued progressive thinking and innovation in player development. We are proud of what we have accomplished thus far, but also feel that we have not even scratched the surface of our potential.
Five years ago, our mission was simple. We were looking to provide our players and families with a strong, community-focused culture while catering to three types of players: the recreational player, the intermediate player, and the advanced player. While we feel that we have grown significantly in all three of these phases, we are most excited for what’s to come in 2017-2018. While this is not a complete list, we want to introduce you to some of our most exciting initiatives.
A Paradigm-Shift in Coaching Philosophy
We are very pleased with the development of our players and coaches over the past five years. That said, we are always looking to improve. In 2017-2018, we will shift to an even more individual-focused player development structure, where each player will be consistently evaluated and given performance-based, tangible goals throughout the season. We want every player to continue to polish their strengths, and more importantly, understand and correct their deficiencies. We want every player to become best hockey player and person they can be.
We feel that if we highlight a player’s strengths and deficiencies (on and off the ice) several times throughout each season during the six-year window from 10-U (Squirt) through 14-U (Bantam), we can make far more significant progress in each player’s development than in the traditional coaching structure.
This will be implemented for every team throughout the program regardless of whether a player is on the advanced track, the intermediate track, or the recreational track.
While we will continue our focus on skill development, we will also place significant emphasis and detail on cultivating “Hockey Sense” and “Competitiveness/Mental Toughness” in every player. These two attributes are the most important areas of focus in developing Elite Hockey Players.
AA/AAA Major/Minor (Birth Year Specific) Teams 9-U to 14-U
There is a misnomer in our hockey culture, that competition drives development at the younger levels. Many “hockey salesmen” will lead you to believe that you are holding your child back if they do not play on the highest level team at the earliest possible age. We believe for most youth players, excessively challenging competition at the younger levels is detrimental to a player’s long-term development. Our objective is to provide an appropriate competitive environment for all players. We will continue to create and provide a competitive and challenging environment while limiting unnecessary travel time, costs and stress on our families. We feel that our AA/AAA Major/Minor structure will allow us to accomplish our goals, while containing the travel and costs associated with many of the self-proclaimed Tier 1 programs.
While we will continue to offer teams in the traditional structure (A, A1, B, etc.,), we will also offer AA/AA Major/Minor teams 10-U (Squirt) through 14-U (Bantam): 9-U Minor 2008 (Squirt), 10-U Major 2007 (Squirt), 11-U Minor 2006 (Pee Wee), 12-U Major 2005 (Pee Wee), 13-U Minor 2004 (Bantam) and 14-U Major 2003 (Bantam).
This structure allows us:
- To establish a more refined age-specific training/development structure for our players from 9 years old through 14 years old.
- To create an environment which allows more players to participate on the “advanced player” track within Yale Youth Hockey Association.
- To provide our players with the highest level of training and competition while continuing our mission to reduce unnecessary travel, travel expenses and costs associated with the Tier 1 programs prevalent in the Northeast.
Yale Youth Hockey Association Player Development Initiative and Team
While Yale Youth Hockey Association will continue to offer Skating/Skills and Drills with Shaun Hannah exclusively for players in the traditional A, A1, B structure, we will also introduce the Yale Youth Hockey Player Development team to players in our 9-U – 14-U AA/AAA Major/Minor structure. The Player Development team will be Directed and Instructed weekly by Steve Novodor and Jon Bellonio, with assistance from the Head and Assistant coaches of all 3 AA/AAA levels.
The Player Development team will develop a 3-Phase Progression Model which will provide appropriate enhanced and specialized skill development for our AA/AAA players. This will allow us to provide individual player specific development.
Every Yale Youth Hockey player will have the opportunity to work with either Shaun Hannah, Steve Novodor, or Jon Bellonio (NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III, Junior Hockey and/or Prep School Coaches) on a weekly basis.
Non-Checking Bantam/Pee Wee League
Yale Youth Hockey Association also hopes to create (Pending Number of Participants) a Non-Checking league where intermediate and recreational players can continue their love of the game of hockey.
Try-Out is not required, however players who do Try-Out for Pee Wee and Bantam who are best served in this league will be directed to it by evaluators. Players who are interested should Register when Try-Out Registration opens.
Thank you for your continued support of Yale Youth Hockey Association. We look forward to a successful conclusion to the 2016-2017 Season and the exciting times ahead in 2017-2018 and beyond.
All the best,
Ryan Hardy
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Yale Bantam 2003 Kennedy Memorial (JWK) 2017 Champions Yale Bantam 2003
Kennedy Memorial Tournament "JWK" 2017
2003 Elite Division
Champions
Congratulations to our Yale Bantam 2003 team - Kennedy Memorial Tournament "JWK" 2017 2003 Elite Division Champions. Yale played this weekend in the Greater Providence area. Our Yale Bantam 2003s defeated the Connecticut Junior Rangers 2003 in the Quarter-Finals, the New Jersey Devils 2003 Futures in the Semi-Finals in the 3rd OT. We won the Championship Vs the Minuteman Flames 3-2 in OT.
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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I have attached a link to a YouTube Video for your review.
https://youtu.be/ejIbj1lKi78
Sign up using Promo Code 39e4-d78f to watch games and practices Live & On Demand, share clips on social media/email and submit highlights to be considered for Plays of the Week. LiveBarn offers a free trial, and you can cancel at any time.
Charles Andriole
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Yale Squirt A Wallingford Columbus Fall Classic Champions |
Yale Youth Hockey Association - Ingalls Rink Dear Yale Youth Hockey Family:
As you know, Yale Youth Hockey has use of Ingall's rink at the pleasure of Yale University. In return, we are ALL responsible for ensuring that our children stay safe and take care of this treasured resource. Please review these rules with your children and help us enforce them:
1. The Yale Press Boxes are Off-Limits to ALL.
2. Please keep the rink clean -- pick up your trash.
3. Absolutely no stick play with balls or pucks in the hallways, stands or in the hallways leading to the locker rooms.
4. Children must be supervised at all times by parents or guardians.
5. All teams and coaches must dress in the locker rooms. Dressing in the hallways and common areas under the rink is prohibited.
Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Skills Sessions - Skaters and Goalies Yale Youth Hockey Association
Skills Sessions
Monday, September 12th (First Session)
Skaters @ Ingalls and Goalies @ H3
Skaters:
Mite (All) - 6:00PM-7:00PM
Squirt (All) - 7:10PM-8:10PM
Pee Wee 2004 AA / Bantam 2003 AA / Bantam 2002 AAA / Midget 15-U - 8:20PM-9:20PM (Week 1 Alternating Every Other Week)
Pee Wee A/A1/B / Bantam A/A1 / Girls (Week 2 Alternating Every Other Week)
Ingalls Rink
Goalies:
Mite (All) / Squirt (All) - 7:20PM-8:20PM
Pee Wee (All) / Bantam (All) / Girls - 8:30PM-9:30PM
H3 / Hamden Hockey House
This season we have scheduled Skaters and Goalies on the same night so both Skaters and Goalies can more easily dedicate one night per week to their own their individual skills. Attendance at these sessions is highly encouraged. This is where the difference in skill development progression will be fostered.
Skaters
Skills Sessions "Power Skating" for Skaters, under the direction of Shaun Hanna are an important component of the Yale Youth Hockey culture and program, therefore there is no additional cost.
Goalies
Skills Sessions "Skills and Drills" for Goalies, under the direction of Jared Waimon-Pro Crease are an important component of the Yale Youth Hockey culture and program, therefore there is no additional cost. Jared will be assisted by various other goalie coaches and current college goalies. These sessions are about building habits, learning how to analyze a play and finally technique. This last component is where these coaches can drive the optimal process, the skills that really matter, tracking, depth, skating, competing.
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Yale U-16 Midgets Advance to Semi-Finals Tier 1 Nationals Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale U-16 Midgets Advance to National Tier 1 Semi-Finals
Congratulations to our Yale U-16 Midget team which advanced to the National Tier 1 Semi-Finals in San Jose, CA this morning, beating Little Ceasar's 2-1 in Overtime. Yale plays Victory Honda in the Semi-Finals tonight at 8:00PM EST
You can watch the game via computer or smart phone at www.FastHockey.com
Good Luck "Boys"
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Yale U-16 Midgets Advance to Quarter Finals Tier 1 Nationals Yale Youth Hockey Association
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Yale U-16 Midgets Advance to National Tier 1 Quarter Finals
Congratulations to our Yale U-16 Midget team which advanced to the National Tier 1 Quarter Finals in San Jose, CA today. Our U-16 finished first in their Group and play Little Ceasar's tomorrow at 1:00PM EST.
You can watch the game via computer or smart phone at www.FastHockey.com
Good Luck "Boys"
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Yale Mite A - 2016 CHC Patrick Division Champions Yale Mite A
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CHC Patrick Division Champions
Our Yale Mite A won 2016 CHC Patrick Division Championship with a 6-2 win over West Hartford in the Championship game today. Our Mites completed the tournament with 3 wins and 1 tie.
Congratulations to our Yale Mite A players and coaches.
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Coach Brian Lugo Joins Yale Youth Hockey Coach Brian Lugo Joins Yale Youth Hockey
Yale Youth Hockey Association is pleased to announce that Coach Brian Lugo will join Yale Youth Hockey as a Coach of our 2016-2017 Pee Wee AA. Brian fits uniquely into our future youth hockey development and coaching development model. He will begin immediately following the current 2015-2016 season in April.
This is a great opportunity for Coach Lugo to integrate, contribute and flourish in our collaborative coaching environment. Brian will be strategically and actively involved in our Squirt, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget levels.
Yale Youth Hockey Association welcomes Coach Lugo.
Biography
Coach Brian Lugo has been coaching ice hockey at the Tier 1 and Tier 2 level for over 15 years. He has coached from the Mikes through Juniors. He is USA Hockey Certified at every age level. Coach Lugo specializes in creating great skill, systems, and the mental toughness to compete at high levels. With great work ethic has come great success. This culminated with a national championship at the Midget level in 2013. Coach Brian also coached high school hockey for three years before moving to Connecticut. Winning state championships two out of the three years. He has also worked with many players that have gone on to play at higher levels including USHL, BCHL and Division 1 and Division 3 College. Coach Brian enjoys watching players develop to their fullest potential. Players will be challenged to reach their full potential.
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Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament 
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Tournoi International de Hockey Pee-Wee de Quebec
Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
Charle and Rory Andriole and Connor Smith are in Quebec City playing for Team Doritos Tournoi International de Hockey Pee-Wee de Quebec / Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.
Last night we played an exhibition game vs the number 1 Girls Pee Wee team in Quebec, coached by several three time Canadian Women's Olympic players. The game was all over the Quebec Province TV and Print News. This is a great picture in the local press.
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Yale Youth Hockey - Carl Marottolo Award 2015-2016 All:
The Yale Youth Hockey Association Congratulates Daniel Farricielli, Ethan Labagnara, Jack Marottolo, Michael McKeon, Tyler Miller and Matthew Ursini the 2015-2016 recipients of the prestigious Carl Marottolo Award. The Marottolo Award recipients best exemplify the spirit of Carl Marottolo through their enthusiasm, love of the sport of hockey and of course their dedication to the Yale Youth Hockey Association.
Please join Dan, Ethan, Jack, Mike, Ty and Matt on Friday, February 19th at Ingalls Rink during the Yale Vs Saint Lawrence Men's game to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. The presentation will be made at center ice during the 1st intermission of the game.
Charles Andriole
President
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Yale Youth Hockey - 2016-2017 Try-Out Dates Yale Youth Hockey Association
Try-Outs
2016-2017
March 8 - March 20
Northford Ice Pavilion
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Try-Outs
2016-2017
April
Northford Ice Pavilion
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Yale Midget U-16
New England Region Champions
2015-2016
Yale Midget U-18
New England Region Finalists
2015-2016
Congratulations to our Yale Midget U-16 who won the New England Region Championship this past weekend and will compete in the Nationals, March 31-April 4 in San Jose.
Congratulations to our Yale Midget U-18 who advanced to the Championship Game, losing to Mid-Fairfield.
This is a wonderful accomplishment for all.
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Yale Midget U-18
Jack Hoey Commits to Colgate
November, 2015
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Yale Midget U-16
Christian LeSeuer Commits to Dartmouth
November, 2015
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Try Hockey For Free event! Hello YYHA Community.
As many already know Yale Youth Hockey is hosting a Try Hockey for Free event on November 7th. I am sending out this note to ask everyone for three things!
Here is a link to the event BTW: http://www.tryhockeyforfree.com
- Please help to spread the word about this event to friends and families who might be interested in getting involved in the great game of hockey.
- If anyone knows who to talk with in their local school system I would greatly appreciate the intro so that we can get an email / flyer sent out to parents of children aged 10 and under.
- We need skates badly! These can be donations that we use every year or these can be skates on loan for the event and I can get them back to you. Please check to see if you have any skates that may be too small for your child at this time and that you can donate. We will gladly take them off your hands.
- We need volunteer’s for this event to be a success. If you are willing to help on Saturday the 7th. We would love to have you.
The best way for anyone to get back to me on skate donations or for more information is via email:
or call my cell: 203.623.6286
Please let me know if you have any question.
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First Annual Yale Midget Invitational Jamboree First Annual
Yale Midget Invitational Jamboree
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Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4
Yale University - Ingalls Rink
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Wesleyan University
The Yale Youth Hockey Association is pleased to host the First Annual Yale Midget Invitational Jamboree this weekend. This is an opportunity to see the best U-16 and U-18 players and teams in the country play and compete. Our Jamboree will begin Saturday at 2:00PM and Sunday at 8:00AM. The Jamboree with feature an iconic group of elite teams including Yale U-16 National, Yale U-18 National, Yale U-18 American, Mid-Fairfield, Selects American (South Kent School), Selects Academy (South Kent School), Connecticut Junior Rangers, Neoponset Valley River Rats (Massachusetts), Springfield Rifles (Massachusetts), Northern Cyclones (New Hampshire), New Jersey Avalanche and New Hampshire Avalanche.
Yale Youth Hockey is honored to host such an elite group of players and teams. Thank you to Coach Steve Novodor and Coach Jon Bellonio for organizing our Jamboree and Good Luck to all players and teams.
Yale Youth Hockey Players and Parents, this is an opportunity to see the best of the best U-16s and U-18s play hockey. Many of our players aspire to play elite hockey. This is an opportunity to see elite hockey, hosted by us, at Ingalls Rink and Wesleyan. Please make an effort to join us this weekend.
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Yale Youth Hockey - USA Hockey Model Association Yale Youth Hockey Association
Designated
USA Hockey Model Association
Yale Youth Hockey has been designated a USA Hockey Model Association, one of twenty in the country. This is a great honor and a testament to our dedication to the development philosophy of our children/players as athletes and individuals.
To read the recent press release and learn more Click Here
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Yale Midget U-16 - Champions Boston Junior Bruins Shootout Yale Midget U-16 National
Champions
Boston Junior Bruins Shootout
Congratulations to our Yale Midget U-16 National team, Champions Boston Junior Bruins Shootout. Our team traveled to Massachusetts this past weekend to compete against many of the top U-16 teams in our country, returning home Champions. This is a wonderful accomplishment for our Coaches Steve Novodor and Jon Bellonio, players and the Yale Youth Hockey Association.
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Try Hockey For Free Day, Presented by KraftHeinz
November 7, 2015
The Yale Youth Hockey Association will host a Try Hockey for Free Day on Saturday, November 7 - 11:00AM-1:00PM at Ingalls Rink
The Try Hockey for Free Event is a joint-effort between USA Hockey, the National Hockey League and NHL member clubs, and is designed to provide local associations a national platform to introduce new kids to youth hockey. During the national Try Hockey For Free Days last season, close to 25,000 kids between the ages of 4-9, tried youth hockey for the first time.
We need volunteers and equipment these children can borrow for the event. Please help us introduce hockey to local children.
We need old/outgrown skates, helmets, elbow pads, shin pads, shoulder pads, sticks, etc. Jess Kane will handle the collection, however we need to start now. Start looking around your home for this equipment and get it to the rink and Jess Kane.
We need 20 Volunteers for the 1-2 Hours Event
We need help marketing this...Getting the word out...Please help
Contact Jess Kane ASAP Kane.JK@gmail.com
Yale Youth Hockey Association Board Member and Director - Grow the Game - Jess Kane - Kane.JK@gmail.com is the Chairman of this event. Please contact Jess.
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Yale Midget U-16
Jack DeBoer Commits to Boston University
September, 2015

Yale Midget U-16
Tyce Thompson Commits to Providence
September, 2015

Congratulations
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Try Hockey For Free Day, Presented by KraftHeinz
November 7, 2015
The Yale Youth Hockey Association will host a Try Hockey for Free Day on Saturday, November 7 - 11:00AM-1:00PM at Ingalls Rink
The Try Hockey for Free Event is a joint-effort between USA Hockey, the National Hockey League and NHL member clubs, and is designed to provide local associations a national platform to introduce new kids to youth hockey. During the national Try Hockey For Free Days last season, close to 25,000 kids between the ages of 4-9, tried youth hockey for the first time.
We need volunteers and equipment these children can borrow for the event. Please help us introduce hockey to local children.
Yale Youth Hockey Association Board Member and Director - Grow the Game Jess Kane Kane.JK@gmail.com is the Chairman of this event. Please contact Jess.
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Yale Youth Hockey - Goalie Specific Skills Sessions Yale Youth Hockey Association
Goalie Specific Skills Training
Pro Crease
Jared Waimon's Pro Crease will again conduct our Goalie Specific Skills Training for 22 Weeks on Monday's at H3. Mite/Squirt 7:20PM-8:20PM and Pee Wee/Bantam 8:30PM-9:30PM.
Sessions begin Monday, September 14th
Alex Westlund will be working with Pro Crease this season and he will be running 75% of our sessions. Alex is a former All American at Yale University from 1995-1999 and then went on to a 15 year Professional career. He recently retired and will be the Goalie Coach one week per month for the Augsburg Panthers in the premiere league in Germany. The other weeks he will be here at Yale Youth Hockey. The Pro Crease staff will conduct our sessions the one week a month he is not available. This is great news for Yale Youth Hockey.
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Yale Youth Hockey - Skaters Skills Sessions Yale Youth Hockey Association
Skaters Powerskating and Skills Training
Shaun Hannah
Shaun Hannah will again conduct our Skaters Powerskating and Skills Training for 22 Weeks on Monday's at Ingalls Rink. Mite/Squirt 7:20PM-8:20PM and Pee Wee/Bantam 8:30PM-9:30PM.
Sessions begin Monday, September 14th
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Coaches Steve Novodor and Jon Bellonio Join Yale Youth Hockey Coach Steve Novodor and Coach Jon Bellonio Join Yale Youth Hockey
Yale Youth Hockey Association is pleased to announce that Coach Steve Novodor and Coach Jon Bellonio will join Yale Youth Hockey as Coaches of our 2015-2016 Midget teams. Steve and Jon fit uniquely into our future youth hockey development and coaching development model. They will begin immediately following the current 2014-2015 season in April.
This is a great opportunity for Coach Novodor and Coach Bellonio to integrate, contribute and flourish in our collaborative coaching environment. Steve and Jon will be strategically and actively involved in our Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget levels.
Yale Youth Hockey Association welcomes Coach Novodor and Coach Bellonio.
Biographies
Steve Novodor begins his first season at Yale Youth Hockey in 2015-2016, serving as Head Coach of both the U-16 Tier 1 Split Season team and the 2002 Bantam AA team. Prior to joining the Bulldogs, Coach Novodor spent numerous seasons in the Junior Bobcats/Wolf Pack organization, coaching at the Pee-Wee, Bantam, and Midget levels. In 2013, Coach Novodor led his team to the USA Hockey U16 National Championship game, falling just short against the Chicago Mission.
“Steve Novodor is one of the premier youth hockey coaches in the country,” said Yale Youth Hockey Director, Ryan Hardy. “His knowledge, integrity, and passion for developing players will be invaluable in elevating the Yale Youth Hockey experience for all of our membership.”
In addition to his work at the youth hockey level, Coach Novodor also spent three seasons as an Assistant Coach at Loomis Chafee Prep School, helping build the Pelicans into the powerhouse that they currently are. He also currently serves as a scout for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL, the only Tier 1 Junior Hockey League in the United States.
Jon Bellonio begins his first season at Yale Youth Hockey in 2015-2016, serving as Head Coach of both the U-18 Tier 1 Split Season team and the 2003 Pee-Wee AA team. Coach Bellonio comes to the Bulldogs with extensive experience throughout prep, junior, and college hockey. From 2011-2014, Bellonio spent three years as an assistant coach at Wesleyan College. Prior to joining the Cardinals, Coach Bellonio spent time in the United States Hockey League as a coach for the Lincoln Stars. He also coached in the EJHL with the Philadelphia Revolution and began his career as an Assistant Coach at South Kent Prep School.
“When Jon Bellonio approached me about joining Yale Youth Hockey, I knew it would be an instant home run,” remarked Yale Youth Hockey Director, Ryan Hardy. “He has a exceptional of experience at so many levels and will do a remarkable job connecting with, developing, and motivating our players to help them reach their full potential on and off the ice.”
In addition to coaching at Yale Youth Hockey next year, Bellonio will also continue to serve as a scout for the Bloomington Thunder of the USHL, the only Tier 1 Junior Hockey League in the United States.
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USA Hockey - Roger Grillo Presentation
USA Hockey Athlete Development Model "ADM"
Roger Grilllo
USA Hockey ADM Regional Manager - New England and Massachusetts Districts
Presentation
Tuesday, October 14th 6:00PM
Yale Law School
Roger Grillo USA Hockey ADM Regional Manager - New England and Massachusetts Districts is coming to New Haven to speak to Yale Youth Hockey Parents, Coaches, and Member Families on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00PM, at the Yale Law School. There will be no Yale Youth Hockey Practices on October 14th. This is a very important and valuable meeting. We are requesting All Member Families make every effort to attend.
The USA Hockey ADM initiative is driving tremendous change in the development of American hockey players. USA Hockey attributes the accelerated development of elite American hockey players to the USA Hockey ADM.
Yale Youth Hockey is a committed proponent of the USA Hockey ADM - Clinic through Bantam. Please join us to learn more about the research that lead to the USA Hockey ADM and the results that have been attributed to "Long Term Athlete Development" via the USA Hockey ADM.
Roger Grillo:
Mr. Grillo currently serves as the USA Hockey ADM Regional Manager in the New England and Massachusetts Districts. Prior to joining USA Hockey, Mr. Grillo spent twelve years as the Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach at Brown University. Prior to Brown, he was an Assistant Coach at the University of Vermont. Mr. Grillo played his collegiate hockey at the University of Maine, and was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1983 NHL Draft.
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