THE FEIA Falcons Girls Hockey Program is in it’s second full season in 2023-2024 as a member of the US based National Girls Hockey League. The league currently has 32 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 jumped up to the U22 category in the OWHA this season, up from the U18 category they competed at last season and 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.
The Falcons have entered into a special partnership with Pelino Athletic Performance. Their mission is to be the global leader of cognition care for all athletes and their fans. They aim to inspire and assist the potential of athletes world wide, competing internationally to reach the top of the podium. They are a World Class facility, just 17 minutes from FEIA. Check them out at pelinoapc.ca.
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.
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 and our rinks at the Fort Erie Leisureplex and Crystal Ridge Community Center.
• 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.