With the phenomenal success of the US Women's Olympic Team in Nagano, we have see a dramatic increase in the number of girls wanting to play hockey. New Trier fielded their first girls varsity hockey team in 1999-2000. As far as girls leagues go, both NIHL and AHAI are investigating the feasibility of having a girls league. As soon as there is enough demand the girls-only league will be created. With any luck this will be in 2001-2002.
Hockey is more affordable than people think.
The Wilmette Hockey Association has its own used equipment sale each September where we outfit many of our new skaters and veteran players alike. This will quickly pay for itself in the enjoyment and skills that they are learning from world-class instructors and coaches. Any of our board members would be glad to provide information, to answer questions about the WHA, or to detail what is involved in being a hockey parent. Feel free to call any of them. For the newcomer, it is often confusing to hear the many different categories of players that represent youth hockey.