NAHL announces improved standards for player safety

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 November 2012 16:53

The North American Hockey League has announced an initiative of awareness geared towards new and improved standards for player safety for the almost 600 players currently playing in the NAHL this season. It is all part of an ongoing project and initiative in cooperation with the NAHL’s governing body, USA Hockey, to implement new standards that will focus on protecting the players and creating a new standard of awareness among the players, coaches and administrators that are an essential part of the league’s core success.

The NAHL, along with USA Hockey, are working together to create a more positive environment for the athletes to participate in by strengthening the rules as they are related to dangerous actions and behaviors. This is being done through a league-wide NAHL Code of Conduct policy. The purpose was to address the unwanted behaviors and to review all existing playing rules, identifying those actions that negatively impact the game and developing a supplementary discipline guideline that addresses these actions and would be acceptable to the participating junior stakeholders. 

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NAHL grads making early impact in the NCAA

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Last Updated on Thursday, 08 November 2012 16:20

It has been a strong start to the season for North American Hockey League (NAHL) alumni that are playing at the NCAA Division I level. As Division I teams swung into action and began their seasons during the month of October, many NCAA Division I teams are feeling the immediate impact of players that were trained and developed in the NAHL.  Here is just a small sample at some of the recent success stories:

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Bobcats, Minotauros thrill sold out crowd in Dickinson

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Last Updated on Thursday, 15 November 2012 16:32

The Bismarck Bobcats and the Minot Minotauros gave a sold-out crowd of over 1,200 fans quite a show Tuesday at the Dickinson Recreation Center as the Tauros edged the Bobcats 5-4 in a shootout in an exhibition contest to help kick off the 2012-13 season for the Dickinson Hockey Club.

“With the turnout of fans and local support and publicity this game received, it is clear that Dickinson has a passion for the game of hockey and were excited to witness a great game featuring two of our marquee teams in the Bismarck Bobcats and Minot Minotauros,” said NAHL Commissioner Mark Frankenfeld. “With the recent success of NAHL teams within the Dakota’s, we feel very strongly that last night’s game further proves that Dickinson and the surrounding area could potentially fit within the footprint and scope of the North American Hockey League as we continue to review and evaluate future potential markets.”

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Jets forward Jason Ford commits to Bemidji State

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Last Updated on Thursday, 01 November 2012 15:19

Jason Ford, a forward for the Janesville Jets of the NAHL, and former Team Wisconsin standout, has accepted a scholarship offer to play NCAA Division I hockey and attend school at Bemidji State University.

It is anticipated that Jason will start college hockey during the 2015-16 school year.  The Beavers currently play in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

To-date, Ford (6-0, 180 pounds) is the leading scorer for the Janesville Jets with 15 points (9 goals, 6 assists) in 16 games.  He also has an impressive +7 plus/minus scoring rating.

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