Michiana High School Hockey League - MHSHL

🏒 Beyond the Game — Thank You! 🧠

A huge THANK YOU to all of our MHSHL high school players who gave up part of their Saturday to join us for Beyond the Game!

Today was about more than hockey. Our players spent time focusing on the mental side of being a student-athlete: building confidence, handling pressure, developing resilience, managing stress, communicating effectively, and becoming stronger leaders.

A special thank you to Chris Alphenaar, LPC, LLP, CAADC of Mindset Psychology for spending the day with our athletes and sharing practical tools they can carry with them both on and off the ice.

Within the MHSHL, we want to help develop more than better hockey players. We want to help develop confident, resilient young people who are prepared for challenges well beyond the rink.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Beyond the Game a success. We’re proud of our MHSHL athletes! 💙🏒

Strong athletes train their bodies.
Great athletes train their minds.

🏒 Registration is open for the 2026 South Bend Crossover Showcase, Indiana’s largest high school hockey crossover event!

📅 December 11–13, 2026
🏒 Four games guaranteed
💵 $2,175 per team
⏰ Registration deadline: October 1

Discounted hotel accommodations are available through Visit South Bend Mishawaka. Teams requiring overnight accommodations are strongly encouraged to support the event by booking through the official hotel link provided.

Complete event details, hotel information and registration materials are available at www.michianahockey.org

Welcome, Coach Daigle!

Adams Hockey is proud to announce Sylvain (Sly) Daigle as the next Head Coach of the Eagles.

Coach Daigle brings a wealth of experience to the program as a former professional goaltender with time in the AHL and ECHL. He is currently the director of True North AAA Hockey and serves as a coach for Team Indiana boys and girls programs.

Sly’s approach emphasizes strong player development, attention to detail, and building a structured, competitive team environment. His experience working with players across all levels will be a valuable asset as we continue to grow the Adams Hockey program.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Daigle to Adams!

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Welcome, Coach Winfrey!

🏒 Welcome to the Blades, Coach Winfrey! 🏒

We are excited to announce that Brad Winfrey has been named the new Head Coach of the Southwest Michigan Blades Varsity Hockey Team!

Coach Winfrey brings a passion for the game, a commitment to developing student-athletes, and the leadership needed to continue building a strong tradition of excellence—both on and off the ice. He has a strong coaching background, having coached HS hockey in the Nashville area and for KOHA in Kalamazoo as well.

Please join us in giving Coach Winfrey a warm welcome to our hockey family. We can't wait to see the impact he'll have on our players, program, and community as we prepare for an exciting season ahead.

🏒 STILL INTERESTED IN HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY? 🏒

MHSHL supplemental opportunities remain available for the 2026-27 season.

We are currently organizing the MHSHL supplemental process for players still seeking a high school hockey opportunity for next season.

High school hockey offers:
• Representing your school/community
• Rivalries & state competition
• Lifelong friendships & memories

Players interested in MHSHL supplemental opportunities should contact:

📧 [email protected]

Please reach out as soon as possible so we can finalize numbers and next steps.

Still interested in high school hockey for 2026-27?

MHSHL opportunities remain available for released LSJ players as families evaluate next steps following tryouts.

High school hockey offers something unique:
🏒 Representing your school/community
🏒 Rivalries & state competition
🏒 Lifelong friendships & memories

Released players currently have two available pathways:
• Southwest Michigan Blades tryouts
• MHSHL supplemental draft/player placement process

📍 SWMI Blades Tryouts
Wings Event Center - Kalamazoo, MI
🗓 May 21, 2026
⏰ 8:45 PM

Players pursuing MHSHL opportunities should contact LSJ regarding release procedures at:
[email protected]

Questions regarding MHSHL opportunities:
📧 [email protected]

🏒 Upcoming Southwest Michigan MHSHL Tryout Information for the 2026–27 Season 🏒

Families evaluating high school hockey opportunities in Southwest Michigan can find upcoming tryout information for both MHSHL member programs below.

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# # 🏒 LSJ Warriors
📍 Garden Ice Arena
📅 Tryouts: May 16, 19, & 20

# # # LSJ Eligibility
Players entering grades 9–12 for the 2026–27 school year who:
- reside in Berrien, Cass, or Van Buren counties in Michigan, and/or
- attend a Michigan high school within those counties

Homeschool students residing in those counties are also eligible.

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# # 🏒 Southwest Michigan Blades
📍 Wings Event Center
📅 Tryouts: May 21

# # # Blades Eligibility
Players entering grades 9–12 for the 2026–27 school year who:
- reside in Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, or St. Joseph counties in Michigan, and/or
- attend a Michigan high school within those counties

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Questions regarding eligibility, player placement, or MHSHL opportunities may be directed to:

📧 [email protected]

MHSHL remains committed to ensuring student-athletes and families have clear information regarding high school hockey opportunities throughout the region.

🚨🚨 TIME CHANGE 🚨🚨

🏒 **SWM Blades 2026–2027 Tryouts** 🏒
Ready to hit the ice? This is your shot.

📅 **Thursday, May 21st**
⏰ **8:45 – 9:45 PM**
📍 Wings Event Center
🔥 **One night only — don’t miss it!**

💲 Tryout Fee:
• $20 (FREE for returning players)
• Venmo: -Hockey

📝 **Register now:**
Scan the QR code on the post or use the link:
https://forms.gle/nsbzqNtMHDvoVg2g6

📌 **Important:**
A team deposit is required at registration to secure your roster spot:
• $500 (new players)
• $300 (returning players)
• Venmo preferred: -Hockey

See you at the rink! 🏒🔥