Girls' Hockey in Northeast Ohio

At this this time girls’ hockey is on a growth trajectory. Back in the 2012-2013 season there were only 106 USA Hockey sanctioned girls’ teams at the U12 level; however, this season there are over 350. Providing these opportunities to female players, beginning at a young age, has been proven to build confidence in their playing abilities as well as increase the length at which the stay interested and engaged in hockey itself. We are also called on by Mid Am to “ Help make the game more accessible to girls, women and adult hockey players.” We owe the girls in the CSHL our attention as this initiative grows across the nation.