General News
Minnesota Hockey and the Minnesota Wild are teaming up to offer ‘Never Too Late’ Camps at Bloomington Ice Garden, Coon Rapids Ice Center and Pleasant Arena this summer. The ‘Never Too Late’ Camps serve as a low cost Learn to Play camp for kids ages 9-13, interested in hockey, but have not yet played organized hockey. Camp begins July 25th.
For more information and to register, check out Minnesota Hockey here: https://www.minnesotahockey.org/page/show/6300441-never-too-late-camps
OMGHA & Maple Grove Crimson Alum Mannon McMahon Drafted by PWHL Ottawa!
Mannon McMahon, an alumna of the Osseo-Maple Grove Hockey Association and the Maple Grove Crimson, achieved a significant milestone on Monday, June 10th. She was drafted by the PWHL Ottawa, marking an exciting moment in her hockey career.
McMahon started her journey with the OMGHA and went on to play at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). As team captain, she received the prestigious Maroon and Gold Award and was recognized as UMD Athletic Department’s Most Outstanding Female Senior Athlete.
Notably, she also was named to the 2023 U.S. Collegiate Women’s Select Team by USA Hockey.
Congratulations, Mannon! The entire OMGHA community will be cheering you on as you make your mark in Ottawa!
10,000 pucks between June 1st and August 31st
Calling all OMGHA Hockey Players!
Gear up for our 10K Pucks Challenge this summer! Sharpen your shooting skills and challenge yourself to shoot a whopping 10,000 pucks between June 1st and August 31st.
This is a great way to stay on top of your game during the off-season. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, the10K Pucks Challenge is a fun way to improve your accuracy, power, and overall shooting technique.
The program will be managed through the HockeyShare website where you (the player or parent) will need to enter shots completed each day. If you are interested, signup using the following link: https://www.hockeyshare.com/10k/link.php?pcpt=7391&pcv=36253
There will be recognition for kids that complete the challenge and shoot the most pucks. This program is all about consistency. So, set your daily goals and give great effort!
Spread the word and challenge your fellow hockey players on who can shoot more!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Troy Fodstad at tfodstad@omgha.com.
OMGHA was proud to partner with the family of former OMGHA player and goalie, Brady Goodman, to award the inaugural Brady Goodman Goalie Scholarship. This year's recipient is OMGHA PWAA Goalie, Noah Sluiter. Noah was awarded the inaugural $1000 scholarship to help with the financial obligations that go along with being a hockey goalie. Noah was chosen for his commitment to playing goalie and his demonstration of his leadership capabilities. Congratulations to Noah Sluiter!
Future scholarships will be awarded during OMGHA's Scholastic Achievement Awards ceremony, beginning in 2025.
Please join Colin Steen, President of OMGHA, and Chuck Stifter, City of Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Director, for a discussion on the planned renovation and expansion plan for the MG Community Center.
This November there will be a question on the City election ballot to approve a half cent cent sales tax increase for the next 20 years that will fund this initiative. Improved aquatic facilities, renovated meeting and banquet rooms, updated rink locker rooms and a third sheet of ice are all being planned if the ballot question passes.
Learn more about the proposed plans in a meeting hosted by OMGHA and the City on August 8th at 8pm via zoom. A zoom link will follow in the coming weeks.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the City of Maple Grove to improve a key facility for our hockey association. A third sheet of ice will greatly improve access to ice time for players of all ages and levels throughout our association. Your support of the ballot question and participation in this call is greatly appreciated!