MYHA Tigers Girls Hockey
Welcome to Mamaroneck Youth Hockey Association Girls Hockey. We are a Tier 2 organization offering the only girls youth hockey program in Westchester County. MYHA has teams competing at the 12U, 14U, 16U and 19U levels. Our goal is to develop young women as both hockey players and people while providing top level competition. Our aim is to grow the game and provide a home for girls to enjoy the sport. We will be fielding New York State Tier 2 Tournament Bound teams at the 14U, 16U and 19U levels for the 2020-2021 season.
Below is information on each individual team. If you need additional information or have any questions please contact us at:
To register for 12U, 14U, 16U & 19U Tryouts please use the link below:
MYHA GIRLS TRYOUT REGISTRATION
12U Facts:
- Part time team comprised of double rostered girls from many programs.
- The team plays ten to fifteen games with approximately one to two practices a month.
- The emphasis is on having fun and building relationships.
- Opportunity to connect with other female players in the area and gain exposure to the girls’ game.
- Allows players to commit to their coed teams and local programs while also playing girls hockey
2019-2020 12U Highlights:
- Demand was so great that we fielded two teams with players from 16 different teams from programs across NY and NJ.
- Tiger team played a highly competitive schedule against teams across the metropolitan area
- Beat top local Tier 1 and Tier 2 girls teams rising to as high as #2 in the national rankings.
- Cubs team was also very competitive while playing at a more introductory level against local Tier 2 teams.
14U Facts:
- New York State Tier 2 Tournament Bound Team
- Plays Tier 2 League Schedule (CGHL or similar / TBD)
- Plays a competitive schedule against non-league Tier 1 & top Tier 2 opponents.
- Plays 3 to 4 tournaments and showcases against similar teams
- We fully intend to build on last years’ success and bring home a title next season
- Head Coach: Elizabeth Rizzo
2019-2020 14U Highlights:
- League champions of the CGHL (Connecticut Girls Hockey League) with an undefeated season (9-0-1).
- Qualified for the New York State Tier 2 Tournament as the #2 seed from the East Region
- Advanced to the semi-final round at States.
14U Head Coach Liz Rizzo:
- Coached both the MYHA 14U and 12U Girls as an assistant during the 2019-2020 season.
- Grew up in Glens Falls, NY, skating on backyard rinks
- Played Tier II travel hockey for the Adirondack Northstars.
- Spent her last two high school years playing prep school hockey at Berkshire School.
- Played Division I hockey at the Ohio State University
- Works as a Nurse Practitioner.
16U Facts:
- New York State Tier 2 Tournament Bound Team.
- Plays Tier 2 CGHL Division 1 19U League Schedule.
- Plays a competitive schedule against non-league Tier 1 & top Tier 2 opponents.
- Plays 2 to 3 tournaments and showcases against similar teams.
- Head Coach: Mariella Puleo
2019-2020 16U Highlights:
- CGHL 19U Division 1 League Champions
- Qualified for the New York State Tier 2 Tournament as the #1 seed from the East Region
- Qualified for States in back to back seasons having reached semi-final round in 2019.
16U Head Coach Mariella Puleo:
- Coached the MYHA 16U Girls as an assistant during the 2019-2020 season.
- Began her hockey career as a 5-year-old in the Town of Mamaroneck Rec Department House League.
- Played competitively on girls teams including the Mamaroneck Tigers/Ice Cats, Sound Shore Warriors, Brewster Lady Bulldogs and Westchester Wild)
- Won two state titles as a player
- Mamaroneck High School graduate
- Attended the University of Vermont, where she studied Education and played intramural hockey.
19U Facts:
- Fielding a 19U Team for the first time
- League & Tournament Schedule TBD
- Head Coach: Dean Delitta
