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North Hills Hockey Club Little Indians Developmental Ice Hockey Program

The North Hills High School Hockey Club Little Indians will be comprised of players who wish to join the Scholastic program.  North Hills Developmental hockey is just that, developmental. Our goal is to prepare your child to advance their skill level while playing with their friends from school.  We will consistently help your child learn the fundamentals of the sport through teamwork, goal setting and sound hockey skills.  The program features an Elementary team of 3rd to 5th graders and a Middle School team for 6th to 9th graders to compete against other schools.  Registration will begin October 11, 2009 and a $150 deposit is due.   We expect to have a 3rd to 5th grade Elementary team and a 6th to 9th grade Middle School team for the winter of 2009.  For additional Information regarding North Hills Hockey Club Little Indians Developmental Ice & Inline Hockey Program, please contact Brandon Dudt-Mulzet at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Home rink of North Hills Hockey Club Little Indians is RMU Island Sports Center.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When are we on the ice and how often?

A: The team will practice approximately 4 times per month, usually Sunday evenings.

Q: How old do I have to be?

A: The Developmental team is open to both girls and boys in 3rd through 9th  grade (grades 1 and 2 are eligible with 1 year ice experience).

Q: Isn't hockey expensive?

A: The fee is $490 (payable in installments) Fundraising is available to reduce costs.  Fees include a jersey and socks.

Q: I've never skated before, can I still play?

A: There will be players of all lves.  Some will just be learning to skate and others will be experienced but not quite ready for the next level.  Some used equpment is available to borrow on a first come, first serve basis.

Q: When do you start?

A: Practice run November - March, games TBD (based on team enrollment)

Q: Where and when do I sign up?

A: Pre-register by e-mail, phone or fill out the form, tape it, stamp it and mail it.  Deposit due at registration. Forms are available on-line at www.NorthHillsHockey.org (check out the Developmental ice tab on the left part of your screen).  Stop at Dek Star Hockey Center (531 Mount Nebo Road).  E-mail Brandon Dudt-Mulzet at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call him at 724-612-6508.

What else should I know?

The developmental hockey program is sposnered by the North Hills High School Hockey Club and is not affiliated with the North Hills School District.

Dek Star Hockey Leagues – FALL 2009

Youth League

The Dek Star Hockey Center, North Hills Hockey Club & the Pa Hockey Foundation are offering an Instructional [Ages 3-12] Dek Hockey program.  Registration will be held starting September 15, 2009 at the Dek Star Hockey Center (531 Mount Nebo Road).  Stop by and register at the Dek Star Hockey Center or online at www.eteamz.com/DEKSTAR.  For more information, call Chris Evans at Dek Star at 412-366-4777.  Cost is $ 75 & includes a jersey for every player & is a minimum of 10 games.

·         Chipmunk Division [Ages 6 & under]

·         Penguin Division [Ages 7-9]  

·         Beaver Division  [Ages 10-12]

·         Note:  Based upon a minimum number of 10 teams in the Penguin Division and 10 teams in the Beaver Division

Interscholastic League

The Dek Star Hockey Center, North Hills Hockey Club & the Pa Hockey Foundation are offering an Interscholastic Dek Hockey program.  Registration will be held starting September 15, 2009 at the Dek Star Hockey Center (531 Mount Nebo Road).  Stop by and register at the Dek Star Hockey Center or online at www.eteamz.com/DEKSTAR.  For more information, call Chris Evans at Dek Star at 412-366-4777.  Cost is $ 75 & includes a jersey for every player & is a minimum of 10 games.

Learn to Play Ice Hockey Programs

Artic Foxes -                                                          RMU Island Sports Center [Neville Island] -                   www.arcticfoxes.org

North Pittsburgh Wildcats -                              Blade Runners [Cranberry] -                                              www.eteamz.com/npyha

Pittsburgh Amateur Penguins -                        Blade Runners [Harmarville] -                                           www.amateurpenguins.com

Pittsburgh Aviators -                                           Airport Ice Arena [Moon Twp] -                                       www.pittsburghaviators.com

RMU Little Colonials -                                         RMU Island Sports Center [Neville Island] -                   www.rmuislandsportscenter.org

As a new player entering the sport of hockey, it is important to get started at the beginning, with the basics. The foundation for successful development in ice hockey is building strong basic skating and puck handling skills.

The following is a guideline for your new player:

1        Learn To Skate - Learn to Skate Program

2        Learn To Play Hockey - Learn to Play Hockey or Developmental Programs

3        PAHL Development Team Program - Developmental Programs for the Associations above

4        PAHL Competitive Teams - [PAHL] - Mites – Squirts – Pee Wees – Bantams – Midgets

Thank you to Pa Hockey Foundation for their contributions to this program!

Pa Hockey Foundation │ Dek Star Dek Hockey Center │ North Hills Hockey Club

www.pahockey.net │ www.eteamz.com/DEKSTAR │ www.NorthHillsHockey.org