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2013 Mens Team USA and Sub-20 Team USA
By: Tom Hughes



On Friday afternoon, following the conclusion of the 2013 Rink Hockey National Championships at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, two Men’s Rink Hockey Teams were chosen to represent the United States at two different World Championship Tournaments this year.

The Men’s Team will travel to Angola, Africa on Tuesday, September 17th to participate in the Men’s “A” world Rink Hockey Championships. The competition will take place in two of their major cities, so they can present rink hockey to as many people as possible. Team USA will compete against some of the best Teams in the World to try to capture a Gold Medal. This would be a first for the United States in an “A” Rink Hockey World Championships. We wish them the best in their quest for World Gold.

The Team members that qualified for Men’s Team USA are:
Josh Englund, Shane Enlow, Nic Robinson, Shawn Schmelcher, Dylan Sordahl, Lucas Thompson, Michael Trussell, Richard Trussell; Goalies : Bill Mihay, Troy Sato.

Alternate Goalie: Austin Morhaus; Floor alternates: Scott Ferguson, Holland Elkins. Coach: Jim Trussell, Assistant Coach and Manager: Pat Ferguson.


The Men’s Sub-20 Team will be traveling to Cartagena, Colombia on October 2nd for the Sub 20 Rink Hockey World Championships. They will be under the guidance of a new coach, Brian Moyer. Brian was a member of the U.S. Men’s Team for a number of years, so he has seen and participated in many Tournaments overseas. I think this will be quite helpful with this young Team. His experience and enthusiasm really came through during the tryouts. I wish them the best of luck in their quest for a Gold Medal for the United States.

The qualifying Team members for Sub-20 Team USA are:
Austin Baker, Justin Bradford, Ryan Carney, Alex Chavana, Thomas Dunning, Holland Elkins, Jonathan Glatt, Colby Moyer; Goalies: Ryan Nelson, Nicholas Stauffer, Coach: Brian Moyer, Manager: Scott Ferguson

2013 USA Rink Hockey National Championship Results and Placements.- July 18th 2013, Day 5

2013 RINK HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

By: Tom Hughes

We completed the competition for six of our seven divisions, crowned six new champions and are closing in on the last two division champions. The results and Placements from the 2013 Rink Hockey National Championships in the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico are as follows. Be sure to catch all of the action streaming live on www.skatersplace.com

Pee Wee Division Placements

1. Alaska Sno-Devils
2. Olympia Washington
3. Lubbock, Texas

Midget Division Placements

1. Lubbock, Texas
2. Decatur, Texas
3. Bremerton, Washington

Freshman Division Placements

1. Alaska Sno-Devils
2. Bremerton, Washington
3. Decatur, Texas

Junior Division Scores

Lubbock, TX def Bremerton, WA, 2-1

Lubbock, TX def Decatur, TX, 7-1

Junior Division Placements

1. Lubbock, Texas
2. Decatur, Texas
3. Bremerton, Washington

Ladies Division Scores

Salt Lake City, UT def Decatur, 2-1

Ladies Division Placements

1. Salt Lake City, Utah
2. Alaska Sno-Devils
3. Decatur, Texas

Bronze Division Scores

Salem, Or def Merced, CA, 5-3

Columbia, MO def Decatur, 9-3

Decatur, TX def Merced, CA, 6-3

Columbia, MO def Salem, OR, 4-3

Bronze Division Placements

1. Columbia, Missouri
2. Salem, Oregon
3. Decatur, Texas

Silver Division

Bremerton def Alaska, 5-0

San Angelo, TX def Lubbock, 4-1

World Class Division

Burlington, WA def Salem, OR, 6-5

Olympia, WA def Utica, NY, 10-5

Final Placements will be determined tomorrow for Silver Division and World Class Division.

2013 USA Rink Hockey National Championship Results.- July 16th and July 17th 2013, Days 3 & 4

2013 RINK HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

By: Tom Hughes

After a complete computer meltdown on Monday, I am now able to bring you up to speed on Tuesday and Wednesday’s results from the 2013 Rink Hockey National Championships in the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Catch all of the action streaming live on www.skatersplace.com

Pee Wee Division

Alaska def Decatur, TX, 8-3

Olympia, WA def Lubbock, TX, 13-3

Lubbock def Decatur, 6-3

Alaska def Olympia, 9-7

Midget Division

Lubbock def Olympia, 7-1

Decatur def Bremerton, WA, 4-3

Bremerton def Olympia, 5-1

Lubbock def Decatur, 11-8

Freshman Division

Ft. Smith, AR def Decatur, 8-7

Alaska tied Bremerton, 4-4

Bremerton def Ft. Smith, 7-2

Alaska def Decatur, 5-3

Decatur def Ft. Smith, 5-2

Alaska def Bremerton, 6-5

Junior Division

Decatur def Lubbock, 3-1

Decatur def Bremerton, 4-3

Ladies Division

Salt Lake City, UT def Decatur, 2-0

Alaska def Salt Lake City, 2-1

Decatur def Alaska, 2-1

Bronze Division

Salem, OR def Merced, CA, 8-1

Columbia, MO def Decatur, 7-3

Silver Division

San Angelo, TX def Alaska, 6-1

Lubbock def Bremerton, 2-1

World Class Division

Utica, NY def Burlington, WA, 8-7

Bremerton tied Salem, 4-4

Olympia def Salem, 7-4

Burlington def Bremerton, 8-3

Final Standing and Placements will follow tomorrow for every Division except World Class, which will be completed on Friday.

2013 USA Rink Hockey National Championship Results.- July 15th, 2013, Day 2

2013 Rink Hockey National Championship Results 

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico

2013 RINK HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

By: Tom Hughes

Exciting games continued through Monday, July 15^th at the 2013 Rink Hockey National Championships in the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Mondays Results are:

Pee Wee Division

Decatur, TX def Lubbock, TX, 4-2

Olympia, WA def Alaska, 14-6

Midget Division

Lubbock, TX def Decatur, TX, 10-7

Bremerton, WA def Olympia, WA, 5-0

Lubbock def Olympia, 8-1

Decatur def Bremerton, WA, 8-2

Freshman Division

Bremerton tied Decatur, 3-3

Alaska def Ft. Smith, AR, 6-2

Junior Division

Bremerton def Lubbock, 4-1

Ladies Division

Alaska def Decatur, 2-1

Bronze Division

Decatur def Merced, CA, 6-3

Salem, OR def Columbia, MO, 3-2

Silver Division

San Angelo, TX def Lubbock, 4-3

Bremerton def Alaska. 9-1

World Class Division

Burlington, WA def Olympia, 5-4

Catch all the live action at  www.skatersplace.com

2013 USA Rink Hockey National Championship Results.- July 14th, 2013, Day 1

2013 USA Rink Hockey National Championship Results

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico

2013 RINK HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

By: Tom Hughes

July 14th, 2013

The 2013 Rink Hockey National Championships got underway on Sunday, July 14 in the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There were several exciting games in each of the eight competitive divisions along with a nice Opening Ceremony featuring the Albuquerque High School ROTC color guard presenting the colors. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to the color guard. You guys and girls did a great job.

Sundays Results are:

Pee Wee Division

Alaska def Lubbock, TX, 7-5

 Olympia, WA def Decatur, TX, 7-4

Olympia def Lubbock, TX, 11-1

Midget Division

Lubbock def Bremerton, WA, 7-3

Decatur def Olympia, 8-2

Freshman Division

Decatur def Alaska, 5-3

Bremerton def Ft. Smith, AR, 8-3

Junior Division

Decatur def Bremerton, 4-3

Ladies Division

Salt Lake City, UT def Alaska, 5-2

Bronze Division

Colombia, MO def Merced, CA, 5-1

Salt Lake City def Decatur, 6-3

Silver Division

Bremerton def San Angelo, TX, 6-3

Lubbock tied Alaska. 3-3

World Class Division

Bremerton def Utica, NY, 5-3

More exciting games coming tomorrow. Catch all the action being streamed live at www.skatersplace.com

2013 USA RINK HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE



SATURDAY JULY 13TH

9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM:      Athletes & coaches registration at Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd Street NW Albuquerque, NM

5:00 PM:         Referee's Clinic held by Mark Brailey at ABQ Convention Center

 5:30 PM:         Coaches Meeting at ABQ Convention Center

6:00 PM:          Open Meeting: Informal meeting regarding Rink Hockey at ABQ Convention Center

AMATEUR CARDS WILL BE ABLE TO BE PURCHASED AT THE ABQ CONVENTION CENTER DURING REGISTRATION!

DUE TO THE TIMING OF INSTALLING THE FLOOR AND WALLS, THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE TIMES AVAILABLE BEFORE THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT!

2013 USA Rink Hockey National Championships Schedule

USA Rink Hockey Committee Conference Call Minutes

USA RINK HOCKEY COMMITTEE

CONFERENCE CALL MINUTES

JUNE 23, 2013

ATTENTION USA RINK HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPANTS

AMATEUR CARDS MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL IN ALBUQUERQUE! THERE WILL BE NO ON SITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN AMATEUR CARD APPLICATION ON FILE WITH THE USARS NATIONAL OFFICE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

USA Rink Hockey Committeee Conference Call

Minutes From May 19, 2013 USA Rink Hockey Committee Conference Call.

Who Would Want To Be A USA Rink Hockey Referee?

Mark Brailey
USA International Referee

Article:

Who Would Want To Be A Referee?

USA Rink Hockey April 28, 2013 Conference Call Minutes

April 28, 2013 Rink Hockey Committee
Conference Call Minutes

APRIL 28, 2013 CONFERENCE CALL USA Rink Hockey AGENDA

Agenda
April 28, 2013
Conference Call

March 16, 2013 Hockey Committee Conference Call Minutes

March 16, 2013 Rink Hockey Committee Minutes

Bill Sisson Closes World Championships



Bill Sisson in Recife, Brazil

 USA Roller Sports Rink Hockey Chairman Bill Sisson announced the closing of the 11th Ladies World Rink Hockey Championhships in Recife, Brazil, November 17th. The 12th  Ladies World Championships will be held in Spain in 2014.

France Wins 2012 Ladies Rink Hockey World Championships



France Wins Ladies World Cup

 A talented and determined Ladies Team from France defeated the Spanish Ladies Team 3-2 in the final game of the 11th Ladies Rink Hockey World Championships in Recife, Brazil. Although they led 2-0 at one point, Spain battled back and tied the game but the French were able to score one more time for the victory. Congratulations Ladies!

The Final Placements for the 2012 Ladies Rink Hockey World Championships are: 1. France, 2. Spain,
3. Colombia, 4.Portugal, 5. Germany, 6. Chile, 7. Argentina, 8. Brazil, 9. Switzerland, 10. USA, 11. Japan, 12. Uruguay, 13. England, 14. India.