I'm looking to get into the D League this winter probably. Others should join!
http://www.dmaha.org/page/show/2753224-novice
I play Summer D League. Its's a great time! There is also a few facebook pages that may be of interest to you if you want to get ice time before hand.
I may sign up for summer as well. You should post the info here for anyone else that may be interested! Is summer D League pretty chill? I don't have a hockey background besides playing intramurals at ISU. I played some roller hockey with buddies as well when they had that rink outside of towers.
I'd definately say its growing. My daughter (5) has a friend in school who plays and begged us to let her try it. Are currently in the process of 'learning hockey' so she can play in the coming fall.
Also a big help that USA hockey has been putting on events through local programs/leagues with free clinics to 'try hockey'.
I'm looking to get into the D League this winter probably. Others should join!
http://www.dmaha.org/page/show/2753224-novice
It's an absolute blast. They even have a podcast and broadcast some games on youtube. I'll leave a link to give you an idea of the level of play. I wouldn't call it beginner because I guess the former beginners have now been playing for years. Don't let that scare you though because the true beginners (sounds like that doesn't fit you) improve so much as the year goes on and have a great time anyway.
I've heard they are thinking about splitting up the D league into an actual novice league and those not quite ready for C league. The problem seems to be finding ice time because the league is growing beyond Des Moines' arena capacity.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALiNu6nRMutwnxH1n1RpBg
Did you hear anything about why? I wonder if it has to do with it being such a close knit league and not wanting to split it up.The split won't happen this year per my "sources".
I'd definately say its growing. My daughter (5) has a friend in school who plays and begged us to let her try it. Are currently in the process of 'learning hockey' so she can play in the coming fall.
Also a big help that USA hockey has been putting on events through local programs/leagues with free clinics to 'try hockey'.
Is there a class or what program is she doing? I was going to take my 4 year old daughter (she turns 5 in June) for the "Try Hockey" day at Metro Ice, but had a conflict come up. I'd be really interested to hear in what you guys are doing.
Did you hear anything about why? I wonder if it has to do with it being such a close knit league and not wanting to split it up.
Did you hear anything about why? I wonder if it has to do with it being such a close knit league and not wanting to split it up.