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As the holiday season kicks into gear, we’ve got a jam-packed newsletter filled with everything you need to know. From updated Training Center hours and a shoutout to our Thanksgiving Classic volunteers, to goalie opportunities, celebrations of our athletes’ accomplishments, and a look at 30 years of girls’ high school hockey—we’ve got it all! Plus, a special invitation for AVWH alumni, important dates to mark on your calendar, and new leadership resources for our coaches and managers. Let’s keep the momentum going strong this season—read on for all the details!
In this week's issue:
TRAINING CENTER HOURS
CALLING ALL GOALIES
THANKSGIVING CLASSIC THANKS
LOTS TO CELEBRATE
CALLING ALL AVWH ALUMNI
MORE DATES TO SAVE
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
LEADERSHIP SCENARIOS
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Be sure to check the schedule and come prepared with your gear—stick, gloves, helmet, and water. Mites should be 6 years and older.
Tuesday
3:30 - 5:00 - squirt, peewee, bantam, 10u and 12u
5:00 - 6:15 - Mite Plus
Wednesday
3:30 - 5:30 - squirt, peewee, bantam, 10u and 12u
5:30 - 6:30 - girls mites
6:30 -7:30 - boys mites floor hockey
7:30 - 8:30 - open to all ages
Thursday
3:30 - 5:30 - squirt, peewee, bantam, 10u and 12u
5:30 - 6:30 - girls mites
6:30 -7:30 - boys mites floor hockey
7:30 - 8:30 - open to all ages
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The next goalie clinic for the association is TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 4th.
If parents and coaches haven’t already done so, we encourage you to follow the “Goalies” team in SportsEngine for level-specific schedules. For more information, be sure to check out the “Goalies” team in the SportsEngine app: https://sportsengine.page.link/djafNTnovxnq1u8t6.
We encourage prioritizing these clinics over regular practices, but we understand that games take precedence.
All coaches are welcome and encouraged to attend and shadow the goalie sessions!
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A huge thank-you to all the incredible volunteers and staff who made the Thanksgiving Classic Tournament a success! From filling DIBS spots to keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, your dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed. We couldn’t have done it without you—thank you for helping us create a fantastic experience for our players and fans!
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We’ve got some catching up to do with all the incredible Eagle and Valkyrie accomplishments already this season—look for these highlights to hit our social channels soon!
Last Month:
• Squirt C Brown hosted Inver Grove Heights/South St. Paul and skated to a 7-0 win! Hudson Bradseth and Grady Steigauf each had hat tricks, with Weston Miller earning the shutout.
• Valkyrie U12 B2 took home the Consolation Championship at the St. Paul Capitol Cup with a 3-1 victory over Mankato.
• Bantam C: Isaac Demars-Welte notched a hat trick in a 4-2 district win over Lakeville South. Tim Darcy also scored a hat trick in an 8-3 win against Hastings.
• Valkyrie 12U B2: Brooke Hindal shut out Delano, and she and Phoebe Emerson teamed up for another shutout against Rochester.
• Bantam B2 went undefeated (4-0) to claim 1st place in the Battle at the Baron.
• Bantam C celebrated another hat trick in their tournament play.
• Squirt A: Logan Moran became the first recipient of the Lion Mentality hat, awarded to players who show resilience, determination, and focus. Meanwhile, goalie Leo Naughton scored a hat trick against Rock Ridge!
This Month So Far:
• 15U B Valkyries: Isla Dombrovski and her team shut out Woodbury 15U Royal, 6-0!
Keep soaring, Eagles! And don’t forget to send in your shoutouts so we can celebrate even more amazing moments.
Did we miss your shout-out? Send it over to socialmedia@avbhockey.com and we'll brag all about it asap!
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We are excited to invite you to a very special event on Friday, December 20, at 7:00 PM at Apple Valley Sports Arena!
This varsity game is more than just hockey—it’s a celebration of 30 years of Minnesota Girls High School Hockey and our incredible legacy as a program. We’ll be honoring the 1994–1995 AVWH Eagles, the first-ever Minnesota State High School Girls Hockey Champions, with an on-ice ceremony between the 1st and 2nd periods.
All AVWH alumni are our honored guests for the evening and will receive free admission to the game. Come reconnect with old teammates, share memories, and celebrate this milestone in AVWH history! We’ll have snacks and a special area for alumni to gather and enjoy the night.
Let’s pack the arena to honor the 30th anniversary of girls high school hockey and the team that paved the way for so many young athletes!
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December 11: AVWH Military Night at AVSA
December 20: AVWH Celebrating 30 Years Alumni Appreciation at AVSA
TBD: Skate with the Eagles (boys and girls high school teams)
January 16: AVBH Youth Night at BIC
February 22: Try Hockey for FREE
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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY
The 1994-1995 season was a landmark moment in Minnesota sports, marking the inaugural season of girls’ high school hockey—a trailblazing step that opened doors for young women to compete at the varsity level. On February 24, 1995, history was made when the Apple Valley Eagles Girls’ Hockey Team captured the first-ever Minnesota State High School Championship, defeating South St. Paul 2-0 at Aldrich Arena. This incredible victory not only solidified Apple Valley as pioneers in the sport but also laid the foundation for future success, including another State Championship in 1998.
Fast forward 30 years, and girls’ and women’s hockey have come a long way, with Minnesota at the forefront of its growth. The state boasts hundreds of high school and youth girls’ hockey teams, and the sport has grown to include a professional league, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Adding to this legacy, on May 29, 2024, Team Minnesota—renamed the Minnesota Frost in September—clinched the Walter Cup during the PWHL’s inaugural season, cementing Minnesota’s reputation as a powerhouse in women’s hockey.
From that groundbreaking 1994-1995 season to today’s thriving youth and professional programs, the progress in girls’ and women’s hockey has been extraordinary. Thanks to the dedication of players, coaches, and communities, girls now have more opportunities than ever to play, compete, and succeed in the sport we all love.
Here’s to celebrating 30 years of girls’ hockey excellence—and to many more milestones to come!
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Attention Traveling Team Managers & Coaches: Your FORTIS Leadership Scenario Books are here! These quick, 5-minute weekly locker room chats are designed to help guide our young athletes through important topics like leadership, handling challenges on and off the ice, and treating others with respect—even in tough situations.
Contact Ginger Lemke to arrange a convenient time to pick up or have your books dropped off. Let’s make a big impact in just a few minutes each week!
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Big thanks for being a part of the Apple Valley Burnsville Hockey crew. Let's make hockey epic, together!
Catch you on the ice,
Apple Valley Burnsville Hockey Association
The mission of the Apple Valley Burnsville Hockey Association is to create a fun, fair, and safe hockey environment that develops respect for others, self-confidence, leadership, competitiveness, and teamwork in our student-athletes.
We will strive to provide the best competition at all levels while maintaining the highest degree of sportsmanship.
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