Blades Hockey News

BLADES BEER BUST SUNDAY MAY 18

2008-05-08T23:51:00.000-07:00

COME TO MJ’S FOR A BEER BUST WITH THE BLADES ICE HOCKEY CLUB & WEHO ALTERNATIVE

DATE: SUN. MAY 18TH

TIME 3PM-9PM

PLACE: MJ’S 2810 Hyperion Ave. @ Rowena, Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-660-1503

$5 donation at the door gets you a beer drink ticket plus one raffle ticket for t-shirts, hockey jersey, sweatshirts, DVD’s and more !

Meet the Blades and find out more about the COORS CUP Labor Day ice hockey tournament August 29^th-Sept.1st

http://www.coorscup.com/

http://www.bladeshockey.com/

http://www.wehoalt.org/

Coors Cup Los Angeles

2008-05-05T18:37:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars. The Coors Cup Tournament will be held this year in Los Angeles.
Friday August 29th-Monday Sept. 1st at the Toyota Sports Center.

4 divisions---- upper int and novice and a woman’s division.
$750 prize $ to the charity of choice for the winning team and the name on the Coors cup. Registration is $100/person

For the 1st time ever, we have the use of 2 sheets of ice!

Friday - Stick & Stein upstairs - registration icebreaker
Saturday - Catered dinner of pasta, salad, beer, soda, water at the rink included in the registration price.
Saturay - Pre-bar cocktail party
Saturday - Bars in WEHO hosting players…New remodeled Mickeys (or) Fiesta Cantina.
Sunday - Specials at WEHO bars and dinner at Tango grill in WEHO &
Monday - Pool party/BBQ in Van Nuys

Blades Practices / Scrimmages

2008-04-14T19:41:00.000-07:00

The LA Blades will be hosting our first two practices / scrimmages of 2008 this upcoming
Saturday afternoon, April 19 from 3:45PM to 5:15PM at the Pasadena Ice Arena.
The second practice/scrimmage will be on Monday evening, April 28, 8:30PM to 10PM at the
Paramount Ice Arena.

The Pasadena Ice Skating Arena (Saturday April 19, 3:45pm) is located at
310 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101-2308
http://maps.yahoo.com/map#mvt=m&lat=34.144378&lon=-118.143914&zoom=16&q1=310%20E%20Green%20St%2C%20Pasadena%2C%20CA%2091101-2308&gid1=20599753

Our next scheduled practice will be on Monday evening, April 28 from 8:30PM to 10PM at
Paramount Ice Arena,8041 Jackson StParamount, CA 90723
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExaDg3anUyBF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLXRyb3VnaARzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=33.885592&lon=-118.158471&zoom=16&q1=8041%20Jackson%20st%2C%2090723&gid1=20572771

All LA Blades practices and scrimmages are open for everyone to attend, regardless of skill level
or playing experience. So if you have friends that maybe interested in attending, let them know
and feel free to bring them out as well. Cost is $15 for each practice. Please bring a dark and
white colored jersey.

Thanks,
Evan
LA Blades Ice Hockey Club

Blades Torrance Team Advances to the Championship Game this Sunday March 2, 6:15PM

2008-03-01T13:13:00.000-08:00

The LA Blades intermediate/advanced team advanced into the WPHA Championship game with a 6-5 overtime win on Wednesday night. We were down two goals, two times during the game, including late into the third period when Andrew and Pete came through with late game heroics, Andrew tying the game with less than 20 seconds remaining and Pete scoring in overtime. Richard played outstanding in goal, stopping numerous point blank shots including a late game pressure save on a full breakaway which could have sealed Blades loss.
In addition to Andrew's offensive prowlness, as mentioned, Peter scored the game winner about a minute into a four on four 20 minute sudden death over time period. Both Pete and Ryan, fresh off a 12 + hour plane trip earlier in the day returning from two weeks in Australia made other huge contributions on the ice, playing nearly every other shift as we had eleven skaters.
Our entire Blades team played their hearts out resulting in the upcoming Championship game.
The WPHA Championship Game is this Sunday, March 2, 6:15PM at Skating Edge Area, 23770 S Western Ave, Harbor City, CA, 90710.
Come out and support your LA Blades in what promises to be an exciting and fast paced game as we are pitted against a very solid, fast skating, physical hockey team.
Map Link to the Arena:
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExaDg3anUyBF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLXRyb3VnaARzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=33.808964&lon=-118.307975&mag=5&q1=23770%20S%20Western%20Ave%2C%20Los%20Angeles%2C%20CA%2C%2090710

COORS CUP LABOR DAY TEAM MEETING

2008-02-16T02:43:00.000-08:00

Blades, it is time to start getting ready for the Coors Cup Labor day weekend. We are having an initial meeting and forming committees. We have already secured the rink and refs and have teams in mind. We are going to need a lot of help during the tourney, so you all will need to pitch in. If you have interest in helping out with the entire process, we need you. We will have pizza and drinks. Please email your RSVP. Also if you want to help, but can’t make the meeting, let us know.
More information on the COORS CUP at www.coorscup.com

Blades Championship Game Feb 10

2008-02-07T22:30:00.000-08:00

The L.A. Blades Lakewood Team will be playing in the Pacific Coast Hockey League Championship game this Sunday night, February 10 at 7:30 PM against the second place Kings. We finished the season in first place with a record of 16-2-1-1 record, +/- +73, and 34 points compared with the second place Kings 19 points.
Peter, Mark, Ryan and Carl led the League in scoring (top four), Evan, Dino and Herm in were 12th-14th in the League and rookie Yaron had 6 points in just 10 games.
This is our second Championship game in consecutive seasons....we could use all our other club members, fans and friends to come out and cheer your LA Blades Lakewood Team on to Victory.
Rink Address: 3975 Pixie Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712-4118
http://maps.yahoo.com/map#mvt=m&lat=33.829184&lon=-118.162494&mag=5&q1=3975%20Pixie%20Ave%2C%20Lakewood%2C%20CA%2090712-4118

Below is the schedule for the Intermediate/Advanced Team, currently in second place and have clinched a playoff spot to be scheduled late this month.
Intermediate /Advanced Team Game Schedule (Second Place)
*Skating Edge Arena*
23770 S. Western Ave., Harbor City, CA 90710
· Wednesday Feb 13, 9:45PM
· Wednesday Feb 20, 9:45PM
· Sunday Feb 24, 6:20PM
· **Late February / Early March 2008 Playoffs TBA**

LA Blades Skate Party THANK YOU

2008-02-07T22:25:00.000-08:00

The LA Blades Ice Hockey Club would like to extend a very big THANK YOU to everyone for attending our annual winter ice skating party this past Saturday night, February 2 and helping make it a huge success.
The Blades hope that you and everyone that attended had a great time and enjoyed the entire event. Opinions and suggestions are always important to us and if there is something that you particularly enjoyed, felt that needed some tweaking or some other ideas we should consider adding to make for even better parties in the future, please respond back with any input that you would like to provide.
Our next party will be some time in the January 2009 time frame (unless you all want one this summer?).
In the mean time, please don't be shy about keeping in touch and also attending some of our upcoming league games and other events.
We are going to be looking for new players to join the club later this year, beginner / novice level team and also a competitive team consisting of intermediate and more advanced skill level players.
Coming on Labor Day weekend, the Blades will be hosting the CoorsCup Ice Hockey Tournament at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo. We are anticipating over 200 hockey players, plus friends and fans from across the US and Canada to attend. Details about this exciting weekend will be available later during the summer.
Also, if you would like to be kept updated on our game schedules, let us know. Attending all our games are free.
League Games are currently played at Glacial Gardens Lakewood (Novice team) and at the Skating Edge Arena, Harbor City / Torrance (Intermediate/advanced team).
A schedule is below.
All the Blades info is on our website, http://www.bladeshockey.com/
Thanks again from all the LA Blades!!!!!

BLADES SKATE PARTY! SAT FEB 2, 2008

2008-01-14T00:18:00.000-08:00

Join us for the annual Blades Ice Skating Party.

Fun, food, music, prizes!

SATURDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 2, 2008
10PM-12:15AM

PICKWICK ICE RINK
1001 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
BURBANK, CA 91506

$15 DONATION; SKATE RENTAL IS INCLUDED.

Check out the photos from last year's great party:
http://www.bladeshockey.com/photos/skateparty/2007/album/index.html

More info:
http://www.BladesHockey.com/events.htm

Blades FIRST PLACE in Level 6 Fall Season!

2007-11-21T01:43:00.000-08:00

The Blades are currently in FIRST PLACE with 9 wins & 1 tie in 12 games played in the Level 7 Fall Season 2007. 6 Blades players are in the top 10 of Lakewood's Pacific Coast Hockey League.

Mark Terwilliger ranks #1 with 33 points, 16 goals & 17 assists - 12 games played
Ryan Gallacher ranks #2 with 21 points, 13 goals & 8 assists - 11 games played
Peter Bently ranks #3 with 21 points, 10 goals & 11 assists - 10 games played
Carl Cliver ranks #4 with 16 points, 6 goals & 10 assists - 12 games played
Evan Cohn ranks #6 with 13 points, 3 goals & 10 assists - 12 games played
Dino Carrere ranks #9 with 11 points, 5 goals & 6 assists - 10 games played

Congratulations to Blades Level 6! GO BLADES!

Blades Players Rank Top of Level 6

2007-11-03T14:46:00.000-07:00

The Level 6 Blades keep winning and scoring this Fall Season! Brynne Van Putten commented, "I can't keep track of all the great plays and who scored how many goals. They just keep coming. I think just about everyone of our forwards scored. Richard was amazing in net even without the warm-up. It seemed like he was flying from side to side. I was exhausted just watching him. The passing and teamwork was fantastic. We are truly a team."
Keith Michaelson currently ranks #1, and other recently top ranked players include Mark Terwilliger, Peter Bentley, Carl Cliver, Ryan Gallacher, and Dino Carrere. Congratulations to all of the Blades for an amazing season!

Blades Level 2 Season Starting

2007-10-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

The Los Angeles Blades level 2 team will start their winter season Wednesday, October 10th
in Torrance. The Lakewood Blades level 6 team is currently 2-1-2 in their winter season.

LA Blades Play for League Championship on Sunday August 10, 6:30PM

2007-08-11T15:00:00.000-07:00

The LA Blades Lakewood Team, after completing an excellent regular season, posting a 13 win, 3 loss 3 ties and 1 overtime loss record will be playing for the PCHL Division Championship this Sunday, August 12 at 6:30PM at Glacial Gardens Lakewood Arena.
The Blades advanced into the championship game by soundly defeating their first round opponents, 7-3 in a game that saw the Blades rally from a early 3-1 deficit, scoring 4 goals in a five minute time frame during the second period.
The address for Glacial Gardens Lakewood is 3975 Pixie Ave Lakewood, CA 90712 (just south of the intersection of Cherry Ave / Carson Ave, behind the Cal Bowling Alley)
Map Link to the Arena:
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result.php?q1=3975+Pixie+Ave%2C+Lakewood%2C+CA+90712-4118
So come on out and cheer your Los Angeles Blades team on to a Ice Hockey Championship.
Admission is FREE.....
Any questions, let us know..
We are also looking for players at all ability levels (BEGINNER to ADVANCED for the upcoming Fall 2007 / Winter 2008 Ice Hockey Season. All games / scrimmages / practices in the LA area.

Blades Lakewood Level 6 Team in First Place!

2007-07-16T22:21:00.000-07:00

As of July 15, Blades have 12 wins, zero losses and 3 ties which is the best start we've ever had in the Lakewood League. Peter Bently is the 2nd leading scorer in the entire league, Ryan Gallacher is 4th and Mark Terwilliger is 7th! Congratulations to the Blades and to these amazing players! Join us at the games; there are three more regular season games, and playoffs to come. GO BLADES! More info at: http://www.bladeshockey.com/games.htm

DON'T FORGET to join the Blades at the Coors Cup in Denver for Labor Day Weekend! The Blades will have 3 teams; "The L.A. Blades" upper division team, "The Hollywood Blades" intermediate/novice team, and "IMRU", another intermediate/novice team. If you are planning to play, you should immediately contact John for the upper division team at jdsave69@msn.com or Brynne for the novice teams at at crittercatchers@cox.net. Otherwise, come join us for the games & parties: http://www.coorscup.com/

Pasadena Summer Game Schedule

2007-07-12T16:05:00.000-07:00

Pasadena Game Schedule
July 15-3:45pm, July 22 6:45pm, July 29 th 3:45pm, August 5 5:15pm, August 12 6:45pm, August 19 5:15pm, Play-offs August 26th
Directions: http://www.bladeshockey.com/games.htm

Pasadena Novice Team Forming Now!

2007-06-02T13:07:00.001-07:00

Hi Blades and Future Blades,

We have had a few people express interest in playing and/or learning to play hockey. Our present beginning Blades team in Lakewood is virtually full so to accommodate new players we are going to form a new team in Pasadena, which will play on Sundays.

Game times will be from 3:45 PM - 8:30 PM. The league should be starting around Sunday mid June . more info to follow

Cost is 300.00 per person, some of the leagues features are:
Supplemental insurance coverage while playing hockey at PISC for the duration of the current 12-week league series.
12 FREE hockey clinics with coaching (ages 16 and over) on Wed. nights from 7:30-9:30 PM.
One game per week for 12 weeks.
One hockey jersey (New In-House Members only).
1 extra week if your team makes it to the playoffs.
Direct Link:
http://www.skatepasadena.com/hockey.htm#IN_HOUSE_INFORMATION_

Hopefully we will have enough players to field a full "Blades" team, if we need more players we will ask the league to supplement our squad.

Please email Brynne at crittercatchers@cox.net
If there is anyone else you know who might want to play, let me know. This will conflict with Lakewood games, but if the game is eaqrly, you may be able to do both. Also i am checking to see if a player can split a slot. Please let me know if you are a firm yes or no if you are on this list . Thanks, Brynne 949-636-0933

Miss Canada's National Costume

2007-05-21T17:44:00.000-07:00

Miss Canada Inga Skaya introduces herself in her national costume during a Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City May 20, 2007. REUTERS/Daniel Aguilar (MEXICO)

COORS CUP 2007 OPEN FOR SIGNUPS!!

2007-05-14T02:27:00.000-07:00

The Coors Cup 2007 tournament is open for signups.
Please sign up soon at: http://www.coorscup.com

Contact us at bladeshockey@bladeshockey.com for more information.

Blades join MYSPACE & YOUTUBE

2007-04-23T02:54:00.000-07:00

The Blades have joined MYSPACE and YOUTUBE. To find us, go to:
www.myspace.com/BladesHockeyLA and www.youtube.com/BladesHockeyLA

We are always looking for team members and friends to participate by helping us post information on our blogs, website, myspace, and to help upload videos to YouTube. Contact us through our website to find out how you can help.

New Pasadena Level 2 Team Forming

2007-04-23T02:51:00.000-07:00

The Blades will be adding a third team to their weekly play schedule. The new level 2 team will start in June playing on Sunday nights at the Pasadena Ice Skating Center.
More information can be found on the Blades Website at www.BladesHockey.com

Blades Hire A Pro for Training Clinic

2007-04-20T17:56:00.000-07:00

On Thursday April 19th, the Los Angeles Blades Gay & Lesbian Ice Hockey Team hired an expert player for a practice session. Incorporating Blades players from both the lower and upper level teams, the clinic was held at the Lakewood Glacial Gardens Ice area. The clinic was set up by team captain Douglas Dietel. Player Maureen Wolfson commented that she enjoyed the practice, especially the passing drills, and thought it was great there was such awesome participation. Another clinic is planned for June.

For more information on the Blades Ice Hockey Team, go to www.BladesHockey.com

Some Photos from the Blades at the Staples Center

2007-04-06T11:46:00.000-07:00

2007-02-11T15:34:00.000-08:00

Blades team meeting: SAT. Feb.24^th at 2pm

We will be having board elections and an update on what the Blades have been doing and where we are heading with future teams, games, tournaments and fundraisers. There will be pizza, soda and beer. There are rumors of being able to watch some prior Blades games on Mark’s new HD big screem TV too. If you cannot make the meeting, we need you to vote on-line in a future e-mail which will come out soon.

Bring your photos of the Gay Games to share too. Thanks, Brynne

People running for the board: Brynne, Evan, Maureen, Dave H., Peter W., Jay, Paul B., Mark