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NEMCO Yzerman Division

Home Tech Howe Division

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August 25, 2024

It was Championship Night at Bigby Ice Cube in Ann Arbor as the Master's Hockey League showcased it's top 4 Teams from both the Yzerman and Howe Divisions. 

The night started with the Howe Division semi-final matchups, where HomeTech hosted Yazaki, and Guenther Builders hosted McLaren Wealth.  HomeTech shutout Yazaki 3-0 on goals from Paul Losey, Todd Dahlberg and Lewis Fulcher III.  Greg Medina pitched the shutout for HomeTech.  In the other semi-final, McLaren Wealth played a tight game and came out on top 3-1, led by Brad Orr, Mike Dickie and Peter Stone who each scored a goal.  Jillian Cook stood strong in net for the winners.  In the Championship game, McLaren Wealth jumped out to a 2-1 lead on goals from Orr and Dickie.  But Fulcher III was able to tie the game in the 2nd period.  The third period was all about HomeTech, scoring 3 unanswered goals; 2 from Steve Vesschemoet, and then an empty-netter from Dahlberg.

In the Yzerman semi-final matchups, Nemco took on Miller Lite in a 1 v 4 matchup.  The back-and-forth 1st period led to only a 1-1 tie, with Marc Jacobs scoring for Lite and Steve Beck tallying for Nemco.  In the 2nd period, Pete Fogler broke the tie with his goal.  Then he and Robert Teixeira capped things off in the 3rd period, as the game ended 4-1, vaulting Nemco to the championship game.  In the other semi-final matchup, Dapco took on CCMS.  It was all about CCMS in the 1st period as they took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission, on goals from Brian Baumhover and Erik Penhollow.  Dapco cut the lead in half in the 2nd period on a goal from Janez Krek.  The Marty Carrier tied the game for Dapco in the 3rd.  But then CCMS defenseman John Dickey took over with back-to-back goals to seal the victory for CCMS.

The Yzerman Championship Game pitted Nemco versus CCMS.  Both Teams played tight defense, with the only scoring happening in the 1st period.  CCMS got on the board first with a goal from John Brinley.  Then Ryan Fawkes tied the game on a breakaway goal.  No scoring in the 2nd or 3rd periods, so the game was sent into overtime.  Both Teams were nearly out of gas, as all the players had just finished 6 periods of hockey.  Overtime remained a defensive battle.  But CCMS took an interference penalty late in the 5-minute overtime, and found themselves short-handed at the worst time.  However, Nemco ultimately could not penetrate the CCMS penalty kill, and the game was then forced into a shootout.  Finally, in the 7th round of shooters, John Zissis scored the game winning goal for Nemco.  

The Ann Arbor Golden Masters Hockey League (AAGMHL) is a senior (50+) draft hockey league in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Games are played at the Biggby Ice Cube and Vets Park Arena on Sunday evenings.  The AAGMHL has 3 Divisions; Yzerman (higher skilled), Redmond (mid-level skill), and  Howe (less skilled). In past years these Divisions have been determined by age , but for the Fall/Winter 2024-25 a players skill level will be the main determining factor. AAGMHL is a year-around league with 2 separate seasons;  Fall/Winter season and  Spring/Summer. Divisions may be combined for the Spring /Summer season depending on the  number of registrants.  Depending on registration demand players who register for the Yzerman Division and are not drafted will be available to be drafted in the Redmond and Howe Divisions.   If there is a special request, the Board of Directors’ may approve exceptions for younger players.  Such exceptions are NOT permanent and players will be re-evaluated before each season. Great efforts are made to evaluate player's abilities to create a competitive, respectful and balanced league.   All players must be registered with USA Hockey. 

ANN ARBOR GOLDEN MASTERS HOCKEY LEAGUE

SPECIAL REQUESTS: ie, shared positions, Vacation Leaves, Schedule Changes, Age Exceptions etc.  must be requested and approved by the Board 7 days prior to the Draft Night on Sept. 3, 2024.

All games at the Biggby Ice Cube and Vets Park Arena.

SUNDAY EVENINGS; 7,8,& 9 at Vets Park Arena and 5,6,7,& 8 at Biggby Ice Cube

First Game; Sunday Sept. 8,2024

Championship Night; Sunday April 13, 2025

No Games on the following dates;
Super Bowl Feb. 9, 2025

Biggby has scheduled events on the following dates; 10/13/24, 11/10/24, 1/19/25, 2/16/25 so no AAGMHL games.

Also please note; We will play following Thanksgiving 11/28, Christmas Wed. 12/25, and New Years Wed. 1/1/25.

Estimated cost for the season is $490 depending on registration numbers.  Goalies are FREE !  Fees will include, ice rental, score keeper, referees, and use of a jersey w/socks.

Registration process;
   All NEW players MUST attend the DRAFT SKATE on Sunday August 25, 2024, at TBD pm.  All rostered players participating in the Draft Skate (New and Returning) must contact Paul Nye at pnye@ford.com to reserve attendance.

1. All players must have a 2024-25 USA Hockey confirmation number.
2. Complete both your AAGMHL and USA Hockey registrations by clicking on the blue "Register Now" button at the top of this page. 
3. Please make sure your registration information is accurate. 

    4. When complete, a confirmation email will be sent to you
by Sportengin. Deadline for Registration;  11:59 p.m.  Tuesday August 27, 2024.

 5.  Managers will Draft teams on Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024 at Biggby Ice Cube.  Draft times are TBD.  A manager will notify you of your draft status prior to the first game which is on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.

  6.  Every attempt will be made to satisfy requests made on player  registration forms, but due to the number of registrations that may not be possible. Undrafted players will be placed on the sub list.

  7.   League and Sub  fees are paid  electronically. You will receive an invoice after the Draft.  Fees paid to AAGMHL may be refunded for remaining games, if a player is removed from a team roster due to injury, however USA Hockey registration fees cannot be refunded.

Please direct any registration questions to AAGMHL Registrar Doug Hoffman at:    triumph6pk@aol.com

For additional information you may contact a Board Member listed below; 

Paul Nye, League President and Treasurer 734-417-2338   pnye@ford.com

Doug Hoffman, League Registrar 734-787-3624 triumph6pk@aol.com

Ron Carpenter, Director of Rules 734-904-6091

ron@carpenterlawoffice.com

Erik Penhollow, League Statistician and Scheduler 734-674-3444    epcoach66@gmail.com

Mike Parsons, Howe Division Liaison, 734-904-8496 parsons@provide.net