The Puck Drop! Issue Two

YOUR WEEKLY PUCK DROP! - A Weekly Inside Look at Puck Yea! Hockey.
February 3rd, 2025 Edition

| SLOGAN CONTEST WINNTER |

The new Puck Yea! Hockey Slogan is……

“ I Don’t Give A Puck”
Submitted by, BARB SALMELA

From ice dancing to hockey, Barb who lives in Marquette, MI started playing hockey at the age of 50 and has been skating strong for **20 years— still hitting the ice twice a week at 70! **

Not only is Barb a dedicated player, she is also a community leader, organizing Stick It to Cancer in Marquette, MI every fall to support local cancer patients.

Because Barb isn’t local to the Twin Cities, she has requested donating her winning registration to someone in need! If you or someone you know has been wanting to try hockey or play more but can’t afford it, please reach out!

See the “hockey hub” below and our website for more info about the Stick It To Cancer tournament Barb organizes! Puck Yea! Hockey is organizing some teams for this tournament, so if you're interested, give us a shout and let us know!

Congrats, Barb! And thank you for paying it forward!

| WEEK 3: LEAGUE LAUNCH RECAP |

It's been three weeks since the launch of Puck Yea! Hockey Collective and the
energy has been incredible!! THANK YOU!!

Here’s what’s been happening this past week:

Registrations– Registration is off to an amazing start! So far, we have 3 teams signed up, 30 individuals registered as free agents, and 10 subs on board. This is just the beginning! Keep spreading the word!

Merch Store Opening Soon– We’re collaborating with SotaStick to launch an online store for Puck Yea! Hockey merchandise! This will be a print-on-demand service to handle all the merch orders. Stay tuned for more updates next week!

Schedules – This week, we've been collaborating with Augsburg to wrap up the schedule for all three divisions! Check the website for preliminary schedules for all three divisions!

Stay tuned in to our social media accounts for more updates!

| UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES |

Get Registered: Make sure to register as soon as possible. The earlier players sign up, the quicker we can share more information! Fees are not due at the time of registration.
Season Fees: Fees for the inaugural spring/summer season must be paid in full by March 29, 2025.
Puck Drop: April 1st, 2025 marks the beginning of the spring and summer season. Stay tuned for the upcoming preliminary schedules!

| EQUIPMENT DONATIONS |

**Give Your Gear a Second Shot!**

Do you have hockey equipment collecting dust? Donate it and help another woman experience the game!

We’re collecting gently used gear to provide to women who want to try hockey but don’t have equipment. Your donation could be the reason someone falls in love with this sport!

To donate, send us an email! Let’s make hockey more accessible for everyone!

| TOURNAMENT SUPPORT |

Are you interested in joining tournaments across the US and around the globe? If that's the case, we're here to assist you!

We eliminate the hassle of tournament participation. Our comprehensive tournament support encompasses team organization, registration, travel help, accommodation arrangements, payment management, and more! Whether you're competing locally or on a national stage, we ensure your team is supported at every turn.

If you're interested in participating in tournaments or need assistance in organizing an existing tournament team, feel free to get in touch with us!

| HOW TO GET INVOLVED / HELP WANTED |

Sign Up: Ready to play? Registration is now open on our website.

Volunteer: We’re always looking for passionate individuals to help make our events and games a success. Reach out to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Referees & Scorekeepers: Do you or someone you know have an interest in becoming a referee or scorekeeper for the league? If that's the case, don't hesitate to get in touch to discover more about these paid positions!
Sponsors: Help us grow the league by sharing this newsletter, our socials, and our website with your friends and family. Together, we can make Puck Yea! unstoppable!

| HOCKEY HUB |

Spreading the word about other women’s hockey opportunities!
Check out the opportunities below!

Siege of Lake Superior
Women's Hockey Tournament

March 14th-16th, 2025
Superior Ice Arena - Superior, WI
3 divisions for team registration.
B1/A3/A2 - High school to collegiate hockey experience; please limit number of former D1 players to no more than 2 per team
B Level (B2, B3) - former high school JV or youth experience with more advanced skills
C Level (C1, C2) - No high school varsity hockey experience; true beginner through intermediate skill or those 30+ players that are slowing down.
Register HERE

2025 Moose Winter Classic for Rett Syndrome

March 14th-16th, 2025
Minnesota Made in Edina, MN
3 divisions for team registration or if you don’t have a team they offer individual sign-up in a Goons 4 Good, just for fun, co-ed, mixer-style division.
Register HERE

2025 Moose Winter Classic for Rett Syndrome

September 26, 27, & 28, 2025
Lakeview Arena, Marquette MI
Women’s and Coed Divisions offered
Puck Yea! Hockey will be organizing teams for this tournament. If you are interested in joining our team, give us a shout!
To register, visit HERE or contact Barb Salmela, salmela432@gmail.com / (906) 250-10116

Thank you for being part of the Puck Yea! community.

Have questions or want to reach out?
Email us at puckyeahockey2025@gmail.com

Warm regards,
Puck Yea! Women’s Hockey Collective