Texas Amateur Hockey Association

14U National Host Byes Determined...

12/28/08

Alliance Announces Representative Host Team Selection Process

The Alliance Youth Hockey Association, in cooperation with the Texas Amateur Hockey Association (TAHA), Rocky Mountain District (RMD), and USA Hockey is pleased to announce that the following teams will be granted automatic byes as representative hosts for the 2009 14 & Under USA Hockey National Championships in Frisco, Texas April 1-5, 2009: 

• Tier I - Rocky Mountain District Tier I Runner-Up
• Tier II - Texas Tier II State Champion

The Texas Tier II State Runner-Up will advance to the Tier II Rocky Mountain District Championships as the Texas representative March 12-15, 2009 in Gilbert, Arizona.  The Texas Tier II State Champion that receives the bye to Nationals will not advance to the RMD Championships.

The Tier I Rocky Mountain District Championships will be March 12-15, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah and the Tier II Texas State Championships will be held February 6-8, 2009 in Sugarland, Texas.
 

An updated Excel file of individuals who have successfully passed background screenings has been posted.  To view, please click on the  "Background Screenings" tab.  Any discrepancies should be reported to VP Gary Fawks at Gfawks@verizon.net.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Hockey Helmets

Units: About 1,000

Distributor: Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc., of Montpelier , Vt.

Hazard: The helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves RBK and CCM brand hockey helmets. Helmets included in this recall have a HECC sticker with date code JUN - 2013. HECC stickers and model numbers are located on the back of the helmets. Models included in the recall are:

Brand | Model Numbers | Colors Of The Helmet Shells That Require Inspection | Colors Of The Helmet Shells
That Are Not Affected By This Recall

RBK | HT8K | Black/Black, Black/Silver, White/Silver, Navy, Red, Green, Maroon, Yellow | White/Black, Royal
RBK | HT6K | Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal | None
RBK | HT6K Combo | Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal | None
RBK | HT4K | Black, Navy, Red, Royal | White
RBK | HT4K Combo | Navy, Red, Royal | Black, White
CCM | HTV10 | Yellow | Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal, Green, Maroon
CCM | HTV10 Combo | Black | White, Navy, Red, Royal
CCM | HTV08 | Black, White, Royal, Yellow | Navy, Red, Green
CCM | HTV08 Combo | Black, Medium Black, White, Navy, Royal | Red
CCM | HT692 | White, Navy | Black, Red, Royal
CCM | HT692 Combo | Black | White, Navy, Red, Royal

Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and Internet retailers from May 2008 through July 2008 for between $80 and $200.

Manufactured in: Canada

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and return the helmets to the place of purchase for a free replacement helmet.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok-CCM at (800) 451-4600 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.reebokhockey.com and http://en.ccmsports.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09058.html 
 

The final playdown pairings for the 2009 Texas State Tournament has now been posted in the "Travel Section".  Each Tier II team will play a best-of-3 series of games. Results of the playdown games will be posted on Pointstreak thru this website.  All playdown games much be completed by Friday, January 23, 2009 (no exceptions).  The schedule for the Tier I tournament games to be played in Dallas on Feb. 19-22, 2009, will also be posted on the TAHA website soon. 

All Tier I and Tier II teams already in the Championship Tournament or the RMD District Tournament should begin to get their credentials notebook together to submit to the TAHA Tournament Committee for delivery before Wednesday, January 28, 2009.  All Texas teams playing at Districts will need to have their credentials approved by TAHA first. 

Please see the "Travel Section" for further detailed information.

Yes it is that time.....time to get ready for the 2009 State Tournament.  For details please see the "Travel Hockey" section.  Click on the tab to the left of this notice. 

Visit the "Tournament" page for postings on some upcoming hockey tournaments!