We are thrilled to be able to offer a full service 8U-16U girls program which provides players a fun, positive and competitive environment for all ages and skills. This season the projected Girls program will include:

• 8U - 3 teams, one team per rink, playing Mite Minor or Major schedule. Majors will play in the MHL.
• 10U - 2 recreation (balanced) teams playing in MHL 
• 12U -  2 teams, 1 Rec and 1 Select AA team playing in MHL and WGHL. Head Coach: Spencer Rodgers 
• 14U* - 1 AA team playing in WGHL (Coach Doug Kirton)
• 16U* - 1 AA team playing in WGHL (Coach Doug Kirton)
• *Nationally bound for 2022-23

2022-2023 Girls hockey program

Sno-King stands committed to supporting and growing female participation in hockey and offering a variety of competitive development programs for all skills and ages. We are excited to continue to build on this year’s momentum in our planning for the 2022-2023 season. Highlights from last season are posted here.

• Growing & supporting girls participation:  Girls hockey participation at Sno-King has increased by 150% in the last 5 years with over 135 players allowing us to deliver a full-service development program for all female players. This season included six all-girls teams ages 8U-16U helping to build the pipeline for future growth. We are also fortunate to have local competitive all-girls teams along with strong female leagues in the West in addition to a variety of competitive Canadian teams and tournaments within driving distance. Next season we plan to offer additional all-girl options by facility for our beginner 8U players. In addition, girls may also choose to play rec/select or both.  
• Building Community: Sno-King supported many initiatives this season that encouraged connection and community. These included celebrating USA Hockey's National Girls Hockey Weekend at a Seattle Thunderbirds Game @ ShoWare and National Girls Try Hockey Free Day. They also included weekly Friday night skills along with a Holiday Skate Party and End of Season Celebration. Sno-King plans to continue these important events. 
• Expanding our Resources: Given the tremendous growth in addition to the success of our Tier II teams this season, we continue to work to expand our resources both with staff and coach support. Next season, the 14U & 16U girls program will again be supported by Hockey Director, Doug Kirton with former Yale Division 1 player Spencer Rodgers leading our 12U AA team. We are also actively searching for a Female Skills Coach and/or Director to lead one or more teams next season and have been fortunate to have several candidates being considered at this time. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks.  Thank you to ALL coaches and volunteers who have championed this program and helped provide so many wonderful opportunities for our players.
• Scheduling & Integration across Girls teams: We will focus on continued integration between teams to help further enhance development for all girls at all ages levels. We plan to continue to offer optional weekly 8U-12U girls skills sessions and goalie clinics for all ages. We also plan on more intentional scheduling for practices, games, and tournaments for increased exposure, connection, and development. 
• Developing Mentorship & Volunteer Opportunities:  We recognize the opportunity that girls hockey brings to future generations. We continue to see increased female registrations in our beginner programs and want to further nurture those new players to have positive experiences. Sno-King will continue to provide players with increased opportunities to introduce, assist and mentor new players to the sport of hockey and are so thankful for all the volunteers who continue to support these important programs. 
• Provide Girls Camps & Clinics: Save the Dates July 29 & 30th for another 2-day Girls only Summer camp led by Ty Hennes, Skills Development Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. More info is here. In addition, there are a few spots open to join the Spring Development Series led by Hockey Director, Doug Kirton. More info is here. 

If you have any questions about our Girls Program, please contact our Hockey Director, Doug Kirton at hockeydirector@snokinghockey.com.

BEGINNER HOCKEY

Girls are welcomed and embraced in our Beginner Programs! All of our players start here, and your daughter will be part of a group of children learning the best sport on earth. We will make sure she feels comfortable in our program and has a positive first hockey experience.