Western Mass Blades to hold Parent Information and Free Skate Night

The Blades will hold an open skate night for all players for the upcoming season on Wednesday, March 14th at the Olympia Ice Center. Players will take part in a skill session with Director of Player Development Paul Rivest, while the kids take the ice the parents are invited to take part in an information session about the Blades with Jerry Zalucki and other members of the staff.

The Western Mass Blades are the District 6 and Greater Springfield League ( GSL) representatives in the Massachusetts Hockey Tier I Select League. The Blades field three distinct type of programs for youth hockey players between the ages of 6 to 18. All Blades teams are eligible for Massachusetts Hockey State Tournaments; and Pee Wee and above are eligible for the USA Hockey National Tournaments.

Part-time Enhancement for Mite (1999 and Under) and Squirt Minor (1998) that allow skaters to further develop skill development to complement their hometown GSL teams.

Player Development teams that are full time at the Squirt Major (1997), Pee Wee Minor (1996), Pee Wee Major (1995), and Bantam Minor (1994). The Pee Wee through Bantam Minor teams participate in the Mass Hockey Select Player Development that provides the opportunity for maximum development. The Squirt Major team will be participating in a challenging independent schedule for 2007-08 designed to prepare for league competition in 2008-09.

Pre-High School Program offers our local high school players to prepare at the highest level of competition for their upcoming high school and prep school season.

For additional information about the Western Mass Blades visit www.wmassblades.org.