Headline News Archive. . .
USA Hockey online registration: CCHC will be requiring all players to register with USA Hockey on their own. This has traditionally been done by our administrative staff in the past. However USA now offers this service online so we will be requiring all players or their parents to register on their own. Registration is a requirement of USA Hockey and players can not participate in CCHC activities until proof of registration has been received. Please visit the USA Hockey website to complete the registration process. Once you receive your confirmation number, that number must be supplied to CCHC. You may mail the confirmation page the the CCHC PO Box or you may email it to our registrar Ellis Gitlin.
CCHC is again pleased to endorse Tommy Gross and Pro Scout Hockey clinics: Tommy will be putting on a week long 15 hour summer clinic in late July. You can get more details and the clinic signup flyer here.
"Volunteers help out youth hockey" The following is from The Journal News pg. 4B February 23rd. 2008
The Clarkstown Capitals Hockey Club would like to thank all their volunteers who devote countless hours to the youth hockey players. However, New City residents Ellis Gitlin and Larry May have extended themselves far and above. Gitlin and May continue to give back to the community with tremendous passion and pride and are true role models to the Clarkstown families. Both were honored during USA Hockey's weekend celebration in February for Hockey Across America. The Capitals will also celebrate the Squirt and PeeWee teams who have earned a spot in the New York State - USA Hockey finals and six other teams in the Hudson Valley Hockey League playoffs.
Newest HVHL Champions Crowned! Mite B and Squirt B raise the banners! Congratulations to the Mite B team for going undefeated all season and winning the HVHL championship game today over the Scarsdale Raiders. Also, congratulations to the Squirt B team for winning the HVHL championship on Saturday night. Honorable mentions go the the Squirt A and Bantam A teams for placing Runner-Up in the HVHL finals. And don't forget to root for the Squirt A and PeeWee teams who will be representing the Capitals at the NYSAHA state finals next weekend. Good luck teams!
Capitals HVHL update : Congratulations to the Squirt B team for beating Bear Mountain in the semi-final on Sunday morning by a score of 4-2 to advance to the HVHL final game next week. The PeeWee's lost to the Mariners on Saturday morning. They played a strong third period but ran out of time to end up 4-5. Congratulations to the Mariners. Competition was great this year at the PeeWee level, with the 2nd and 4th place teams advancing to the HVHL final we had a league full of teams that could beat each other on any given weekend. The Caps and Bears will represent the HVHL at the NYSAHA state tournament next month.
Capitals HVHL update : Congratulations to the Squirt A and PeeWee teams for clinching a spot in the NYSAHA State Tournament. The PeeWee team won first place in the HVHL standings in a tie-breaker with the Polar Bears. Caps PeeWee's had 3 less goals against overall; Goalies get a nod on that one. The Squirt A team took third in the league with record of 16-3-3. CCHC also has an undefeated Mite team who have gone 13-0 so far and will be playing in the HVHL final next weekend, what a change for many of those players who may remember losing every game just 2 years ago. We also have a record setting year for CCHC here with 3 teams (Mite B, Squirt A, Bantam A) already making it to the HVHL final game. Good luck Squirt B's and good luck to the Mite B's as well, they will be traveling to VA. this weekend to play in the Congressional Cup Tournament .
"New Year" Tournament update: Congratulations to the Squirt B team for taking 1st place at the Three Rivers Cup in Pittsburgh PA winning the final over the Ontario based York Ducks Selects by a 2-1 score, and to the Squirt A for taking 2nd at the DC Congressional Cup. The Bantam B team also did great taking 2nd place at the DC Congressional Cup. The PeeWee team joins the Squirt Bs in bringing home the hardware by going 4 & 1 at the Congressional Cup and defeating the Ice Dogs in a hard fought and exciting 3-2 victory that came in the first overtime. Great job coaches and players, a great start to 2008.
Holiday Tournament update: Congratulations to the Squirt B team taking 2nd place in the Stamford CT tourney and to the Squirt A for taking 2nd at the Ice House tourney. The Mites won 1st place at the Ice House in a sweep and closed the final game with a shutout score of 5-0 over the NJ Colonials. The Capitals also did very well in the skills competition at the Ice House winning 5 of the 6 competitions. Great job everyone.
Weather Alert! In the case of bad weather, unless the Palisades Mall closes down, all scheduled ice slots will take place. If you choose not to drive please remember to notify your coach.
NorthAxis Athlete Management:
NorthAxis is a hockey consulting and management company designed to help student athletes and their families with the recruiting process. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the website at NorthAxis.com or by contacting Matt Swain by email. Be sure to mention Mickey Carroll and the Clarkstown Capitals when calling.
Mighty Mites make their debut. What a game! You can see the pictures over at the "Mighty Mite" team site. These kids played great.
The "tricky-tray" fundraiser was a big success: Thanks to everyone involved, volunteers and bidders alike, we raised more than $13,000 for 5 different teams this year. You can see some pictures of the event here.
USA Hockey "Standard of Play" video: Everyone should take a look at this. It may clear some things up for parents and players alike.
Tommy Gross of Pro Scout Hockey and Menace Hockey has created a custom CCHC hockey stick with the team colors and logo. If your interested check out the order form. Or visit Menace Hockey.
First annual CCHC College Scholarship winner announced. Congratulations to Brian Loftus, CCHC wishes you great success in your freshman year. Click here to read Brians' winning essay.
2007 Pro Scout Holiday Camp: Sign up form here.
To All Clarkstown Capitals Families: I want to thank everyone that skated with Pro Scout Hockey over the summer. The kids were great. We are coming back!
We have secured the ice for a 3 day mini-camp December 26th - 28th. Enrollment is limited and our mini-camps always sell out. Since this year we are holding it out of the Palisades Ice Center, registration right now is open only to CCHC players. After October 10th, any remaining spots will then be offered to our other lists. This camp is for skaters and goalies alike (goalie instructors will be present).
The camp will skate Wednesday, December 26th to Friday, December 28th, from 7:30 - 9:20 AM. The cost is $195 for the three days. We typically do not take walk-on's as the camp always fills up. To reserve your position, simply reply to this email with the player's name and date of birth. Then print the attached PDF registration form and mail it, along with payment, to the PSH offices prior to October 10th. Thank you it's going to be a great skate!
Thomas Gross, Director
Pro Scout Hockey
CCHC apparel order form: If you want to order any CCHC apparel please fill this form out and return it to Aileen Carroll by Wed. Oct. 17th.
CCHC 2007/08 try-outs are finished. Click here for open roster positions. If you are interested in an open position call the "Hockey Hotline" number below and leave your information on the voicemail.
CCHC annual organization meeting Wednesday Sep. 5th. Two session format! Mighty Mite thru PeeWee at 6:00PM and Bantam thru Midget at 7:30PM. Make the evening run smooth by bringing your completed paperwork to the meeting instead of filling it all out at the event. You will need to get the following forms from the "Forms and Downloads" section of this site: Code of Conduct (USA & CCHC both), Consent to treat..., Waiver of Liability and the CCHC Release. Your managers will also need a copy of your players birth certificates.
CCHC is proud to announce former Capital and Toronto Rattlers (Junior A) goalie, Chris McKessy as "Goalie Coach" for all CCHC goalies. Thanks Chris. Good luck and welcome back to the Caps.
Pro Scout Hockey extends a special invitation to CCHC for upcoming "Palisades Center Havoc Clinic". Details can be found at the Pro Scout Hockey website.
Everyone- I can't speak more supportive and positively of Tommy's clinics and hockey knowledge. Brendan and Connor and a number of other Capitals have been going to his clinics and camps (and lessons) and Selects for a number of years and he has had a great impact on all who attend them. I would like to highly encourage all who are in town and can make these to sign up to them; especially those who were not able to do the Capitals Coach's Clinics here in the Spring. It will be a great prep for the start of the season!!!
Coach Kevin
Congratulations to the Midget Majors for taking second at the Skate Zone Labor Day Tournament 2007. Details on the MM site.
CCHC sends 4 teams to NYSAHA Championships. For the second season in a row, CCHC is sending 4 teams to the NYSAHA state championship tournaments. This season the Squirt, Bantam and both Midget U16 and U18 will be representing the organization. Congratulations to the players and coaches for such a successful season. Good luck and bring home the hardware.
Congratulations Midget "U18". CCHC Midget U18 take 2nd place overall at the NYSAHA Tier III State Championships.
Congratulations Midget "U16". CCHC Midget U16 take 2nd place overall at the NYSAHA Tier III State Championships.
Congratulations Bantam "A". (full story) CCHC Bantam A make the final 4 at the NYSAHA Tier III State Championships.
Congratulations Squirt "A". (full story) CCHC Squirt A take 2nd place at the NYSAHA Tier III State Championships.
Spring coaches clinics announced. ***UPDATED*** (flyer) Don't miss out on the spring clinics! See the "flyer" link for details.
CCHC Board of Directors to grant 1st college scholarship. (application) A scholarship may be granted to a graduating player who is attending college this coming fall. See the application for details.
CanAm Tournament Report (full report)
Message from the Linguanti Family (click here)
Kids on ice stay out of hot water. 
