falcons jr (u22) Hockey
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL PROGRAM
THE FEIA Falcons Girls Hockey Program completed it’s second full season in 2023-2024 as a member of the US based National Girls Hockey League. The league currently has 42 teams spread right across the US from the west coast to the east coast and all points in between. The Falcons qualified for the NGHL’s National Championship, hosted by Lovell Academy in Rockland, Mass, from February 2 – 4, finishing 4th in standings out of the 12 teams that qualified and missing the semi-final by virtue of a tie-breaker rule. The Falcons ended the round robin 4 and 1, their only loss to the eventual National Champions, Lovell Academy 19U T1. The Falcons were the second highest scoring team at the event. They ended Nationals ranked 2nd in a three-way tie. An amazing accomplishment for a second year program. The Falcons are a fully sanctioned Hockey Canada Sports School registered through and also sanctioned by the Ontario Womens Hockey League.
This seasons schedule featured 8 showcases split between the US and Canada. Those 8 showcases plus exhibition added up 45 games. We have a similar schedule of showcases set for 2024-2025, split evenly between the US and Canada.
The Falcons will continue visiting several U-Sport and NCAA programs when time permits. The goal is for student-athletes to gain exposure to the differences between post-secondary leagues and programs and understand the level of hockey and commitment required to play university hockey in Canada and the U.S.
The Falcons are scheduled to practice four times a week, attend hockey lab (video/strategy/motivation/philosophy) once a week and take part in strength and conditioning each weekday. FEIA has a full team of full-time Athletic Therapists, access to two team Doctors, a full-time School Wellness Coach (Psychologist) and an on-site Nurse Practitioner.
Team building is an integral part of Falcons Hockey. The girls paricipate in various activities over the season to build friendships and teamwork and, most importantly, to have fun.
In our first two seasons, Falcons Varsity Girls Hockey has helped to find all of our seniors university homes. Included are U-Sport Programs, University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University. NCAA Programs at Morrisville State, Keene State and Lebanon Valley, and ACHA D1 Programs, Indiana Tech and Davenport University.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 2024-2025
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OHA Gold Mustangs @NGHL Fall Classic
OCT 14 | 1:05 PM
MACC BREWERTON ACE ARENA, SYRACUSE, NY
4-2 L
Belle Tire @Detroit 2Nations College Showcase
OCT 25 | 9:00 AM
DEARBORN ICE SKATING CEMTER - ADRAY PAR
5-0 L
Alaska All-Stars @Detroit 2Nations College Showcase
OCT 25 | 7:00 PM
DEARBORN ICE SKATING CEMTER - ADRAY PAR
9-1 W
Semi-Final vs Team Illinois @Detroit 2 Nations College Showcase
OCT 26 | 5:00PM
DEARBORN ICE SKATING CENTER
3-1 W
Championship Final vs Belle Tire @Detroit 2 Nations College Showcase
OCT 27 | 9:30 AM
DEARBORN ICE SKATING CENTER
6-0 L
Durham West Lightning @Buffalo Inferno Showcase Championship
NOV 3 | 10:45 AM
HOLIDAY TWIN RINKS,
BUFFALO, NY
1-1 T
OT SHOOT OUT LOSS
Vermont Academy @'Stangs Showdown Morrisville State
NOV 23 | 11:30 AM
MORRISVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
MORRISVILLE, NY
4-3 W
Adirondack 46'ers @'Stangs Showdown
NOV 23 | 7:00 PM
MORRISVILLE STATE
UNIVERSITY
MORRISVILLE, NY
1-0 W
NJ Colonials 19U @'Stangs Showdown
NOV 24 | 11:30 AM
MORRISVILLE STATE
UNIVERSITY
MORRISVILLE, NY
5-2 W
Championship Game @'Stangs Showdown vs NJ Colonials 16U
NOV 24 | 4:00 PM
MORRISVILLE STATE
UNIVERSITY
MORRISVILLE, NY
4-1 L
Championship Game Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2
JAN 20 | 9:50 AM
PALM BEACH SKATE ZONE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
TBD
ROSTER
Elite Level Training
At FEIA, time is carefully planned under Head Coach Carley Blomberg to provide student-athletes with the optimal balance of mental and physical training. Coach Blomberg brings a championship pedigree to the Falcons Girls Hockey Program, capping her five-year USports Women’s Hockey career as a leader on Brock University’s 2022 McCaw Cup team. Associate Coach Pete Montana and Director of Hockey Operations and Hockey Canada Skills Coach Mike Macdonald assist with the day-to-day development processes. Features of the Falcons Girls Hockey Program include:
• Highly competitive schedule against the best programs in North America
• Training facilities with the latest in training technology
• Practice and skills development 4–5 times per week
• Daily strength and conditioning
• Fitness and nutrition counselling
• Meals, transportation and accommodations included
• Exposure to USports and NCAA coaches throughout the season
The FEIA Falcons Girls Hockey Program is designed to advance athletic and technical skills and integrate them with academics to prepare student-athletes for the next level in their athletic careers.
Training Facilities
Falcons student-athletes have use of the innovative athletic facility located on campus. The Falcons home ice is located at the Crsytal Ridge Community Centre where they enjoy the privalege of their own dressing room. From time to time they will also use the rinks at the Fort Erie Leisureplex.
• NHL & Olympic sized rinks
• Cutting-edge fitness centre and equipment
• Team locker room at rink (Crystal Ridge)
• Concessions area with dining
• Coaches offices, theatre and games and conference rooms
Strength & Conditioning
Our trainers create a comprehensive plan to best suit each individual student-athlete to improve speed, agility, flexibility, overall strength, technique and form. Along with extensive training in the weight room, each student-athlete works with FEIA coaches on all aspects of high-performance. Our highly trained strength and conditioning staff work closely with medical professionals, including athletic and physical therapists.
