Bela Blog

Introducing the New Personalized Bela Duffel

2011-11-08T12:06:00.000-08:00

The perfect holiday gift for your hockey girl!

Check out BelaHockey's new custom duffel bag, perfectly sized for the gym or overnight travel. This sturdy bag can be personalzied with the player's name and number to make it a one-of-a-kind accessory for your hockey girl!

Made with 600 denier polyester

D-shaped zipped entry for easy access

Padded handle

Detachable, adjustable shoulder strap

Two front zipper pockets

Two large side pockets

Dimensions: 13.5"h x 27.25"w x 14.5" d; Approx. 5.372 cubic inches

Colors: Light Blue, Pink

Price: $55; Personalization: $5

If bag is personalized, please allow two weeks for delivery. Order by Monday, December 5 to ensure arrival by Christmas.

"Know It and Love It" Giveaway

2011-10-21T11:49:00.000-07:00

BelaHockey is giving away gear to one lucky hockey fan!

Register to win a BelaHockey Junior Granato Composite Stick, Katie Kap, and soft cotton long-sleeve tee. The "Know It and Love It" package is perfect for the hockey girl that wants to show she's a BelaHockey fan on and off the ice.

Follow the link and click on the "Enter" button to register as a participant in our free sweepstakes!

Entrants must be fans of BelaHockey on Facebook or can email their contact information directly to info@belahockey.com. No purchase necessary. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Facebook.

The promotion is valid until 11/21/2011 at 11:45 pm EST.

ENTER TODAY!!

Head to Toe - She's All BelaHockey

2011-10-07T09:14:00.000-07:00

San Jose camper, Paige, shows off her now complete set of BelaHockey gear (jersey, stick and socks) before getting on the ice for her first mite practice!

Go get 'em Paige!

BelaHockey Granato Gold Colorado Camp - Day 2 Special

2011-08-12T22:18:00.000-07:00

Show us proof that you "Like" us on Facebook (via print out or mobile device) and receive 10% off your total purchase.

BelaHockey Granato Gold Colorado Camp - Day 1 Special

2011-08-11T23:09:00.000-07:00

Colorado Campers! Welcome to Day 1 of our Granato Gold Camp! Come to camp with a smile on your face and receive $5.00 off a purchase of a BelaHockey Tee. Remember...it has to be a BIG smile!

Hotel Suggestions for Granato Gold Camp in Colorado

2011-06-08T17:02:00.000-07:00

For our campers traveling longer distances for our BelaHockey Granato Gold Camp in Arvada, Colorado, here are some hotel suggestions.

Omni Interlocken (Broomfield)
500 Interloken Blvd.
Denver (Broomfield), CO 80021
P: (303)438-6600
$122/night for a standard room with two queen size beds
www.omnihotels.com/findahotel/denverinterlocken/meetingfacilities/BelaHockey8.aspx

Marriott Townplaces Suites (Broomfield)
480 Flatron Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80021
P: (303)466-2200
$99/night for standard suite
$149/night for a two-bedroom suite
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dentb-townplace-suites-boulder-broomfield/

BelaHockey San Jose Girls Tune-Up Camp: Day 1 Report Out

2011-05-13T23:44:00.000-07:00

Clear sunny skies and a warm Bay Area day welcomed BelaHockey as we kicked off our first ever San Jose Girls Tune-Up camp. Sharks Ice at San Jose was abuzz with excitement following the previous night's Game 7 Sharks win over the Red Wings. The sounds of figure skaters practicing to classical tunes was overridden by the chatter only a group of girls girls hockey players ready to hit the ice can make.

The novice group took to the ice first with a lot of big smiles and even more enthusiasm.

Second came the advanced group who hit the ice with a lot of energy. They came ready to skate, to work hard and have some fun!

Overall, a very successful and fun first day of camp. Day 2 will be packed with dryland training sessions using the Bio-Board and more on-ice skills and drills.

The full set of photos from our San Jose Girls Tune-Up Camp can be found on our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bela-Hockey/9316278651

BelaHockey Women's Team at the 10th Annual Front Range Face Off

2011-05-02T20:44:00.000-07:00

Come check out our BelaHockey Women's team at the 10th Annual Front Range Face Off Tournament this weekend in Westminster, Colorado!

Game 1: Thursday, May 5 (AT APEX): 9:00pm vs. Hoosier Daddy
Game 2: Saturday, May 7 (AT ICE CENTRE): 11:45am vs. Rampage
Game 3: Saturday, May 7 (AT ICE CENTRE): 5:30pm vs. Breckenridge Betties
Game 4: TBD - Seed's 1-4 Sunday Morning

BelaHockey would like to congratulate the Cliffhangers Hockey organization on 10 years of a wonderful women's tournament. For those mother and daughter hockey players out there, Sunday, May 8th will also feature a Mother/Daughter Exhibition game.

This is a wonderful tournament, if you can't check it out this year, we encourage you to come check it out in year's to come!

Announcing BelaHockey Girls Tune-Up Camp!

2011-04-04T10:02:00.000-07:00

BelaHockey Girls Tune-Up Camp

San Jose, CA

May 13-15, 2011

Join head coach Doug Johnson of the Madison Capitols for a three-day girls hockey "tune-up" camp to refine and develop your skills on and off the ice.

This year's camp will feature 3 - 1.25 hour on-ice sessions as well as 2 - 1 hour sessions of off-ice dryland training featuring the Bio-Board, developed by Doug Johnson.

Hosted by San Jose Jr. Sharks Girls Hockey.

Register before April 15 to receive discount pricing!

Complete details can be found in our online camp brouchure or by visiting http://www.belahockey.com/.

San Jose Jr. Sharks Show Off their Jr. Granato's

2011-01-16T11:05:00.000-08:00

Claire and Kiley from the San Jose Jr. Sharks U10 team show off their BelaHockey Jr. Granato composite sticks. Both girls scored goals using their Jr. Granato's in this mornings game versus the Lady Reign in this weekend's MLK Invitational Girls'/Women's Tournament in San Jose.

MLK Girls Tournament in San Jose

2011-01-15T11:39:00.001-08:00

If you are in the San Jose area this weekend, come check out BelaHockey at the San Jose Jr. Sharks Invitational Girls'/Women's Hockey Tournament. The tournament is hosting 48 girls teams from all over the U.S. and Canada and is being held at Sharks Ice at San Jose on 1500 S. Tenth Street.

21% off Jr. Granato Composite Stick to Celebrate Hall of Fame Induction

2010-11-09T08:50:00.000-08:00

To commemerate Cammi's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, we will be offering customers 21% off her signature Jr. Granato composite hockey stick during the month of November.

Regular Price: $109
Sale Price: $86

Take advantage of this special opportunity to own Cammi's limited edition junior stick designed exclusively for girls at a discounted price!

Congratulations Cammi Granato! Hockey Hall of Fame

2010-11-08T22:12:00.000-08:00

We are proud to congratulate Cammi Granato, one the first female hockey players to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Cammi's accomplishments both on and off the ice have played a key role in the growth of women's hockey and she continues to be a strong role model for female players. We are proud to have Cammi as a part of the BelaHockey team.

Special Autograph Signing Session in Cammi's Home State - Illinois
Saturday, November 13
2:30-4:30 p.m.

Original Six Bar & Grill
Arctic Ice Arena
10700 160th Street
Orland Park, IL

Cammi Granato will be at Original Six located on the second floor of the Arctic Ice Arena signing autographs and showing off her new Granato Gold line from BelaHockey. Come take advantage of this opportunity to meet one of the sport's greatest female players and check out the newest colors and styles of her signature hockey line. This will be her first public appearance in her home state since becoming one of the first female hockey players ever inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

For more information, please contact info@BelaHockey.com.

2010 Colorado Camp Thank You's

2010-07-28T20:02:00.000-07:00

The 2010 BelaHockey Colorado Girls and Women's Summer Skills camp held at the APEX Center in Arvada, July 22-25 has come to an end. Coaches Chanda Gunn and Erin Keys put on a fantastic camp.

Girls Group

Women's Group

Coach Erin and Coach Chanda speak about their US National Team and Olympic experiences during open mic at the Saturday Night Fun Outing held at Stoney Creek Golf Course.

BelaHockey would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of the special ladies who gave of their time and who made this camp possible. Thank you for your dedication and love of our sport. The future of women's and girls ice hockey is so bright because of the light you all so willingly emit and share.

Lisa Wild, Arvada Girls Hockey
Jodie Immell and Andrea Steinle, Denver Women's Hockey League
Hilary McNeish, Women's Association of Colorado Hockey
Volunteer On-Ice Coaches: Lindsey Akers, Sarah Itri, Hilary McNeish, and Kristen VanSlyke

We'll be back! Stay tuned for information on our upcoming 2011 camps by visiting http://www.belahockey.com/

The complete set of camp photos can be found on our Facebook fanpage.

Colorado Camp: Day 4 - Wrap It Up!

2010-07-25T07:22:00.000-07:00

Colorado Camp Participants - let's wrap up camp with an amazing last day! Bring in a Cammi Granato photo or article and take $5.00 off your $25.00 purchase.

Don't forget to use those BelaBucks up too!

Colorado Camp: Day 3 - Super Saturday

2010-07-23T22:52:00.000-07:00

Let's Be Friends!

Become a fan or friend of BelaHockey on FaceBook, Twitter or My Space and receive $30.00 off our composite sticks or $10.00 off our wooden sticks on Saturday only. If you don't have an account set up, maybe mom or dad will add us! What a great deal for our FRIENDS!!

Friday Funday!

2010-07-23T22:25:00.000-07:00

Day 2 of the BelaHockey Colorado Girls and Women's Summer Camp proved to be another day of fun and skating hard! Coaches Chanda, Erin and Jen started the day by taking a hike in the beautiful Flatrions of Boulder, Colorado.

In the afternoon, it was off to the rink for another fun day of camp. Camp kicked off with the girls group skating first. After a lot of hard skating the girls camp ended with a fun pick up sticks skating competition where the losing team had to do log rolls.

The women's group rocked in the 'Let's Give Back' Promotion bringing the most canned food donations for the local food bank and receiving 20% off all tee and jersey purchases. Way to go ladies! On the ice they worked on skating and puck protection; finishing the night with a fun 3 v 3 v 3 competion.

For the full camps worth of photos, check out our album on Facebook.

Colorado Camp: Day 2 - Let's Give Back!

2010-07-22T23:27:00.000-07:00

Bela Colorado Campers! Let's Give Back!

Bring a non-perishable food item with you to tomorrow's (Friday) camp and receive 20% off your purchase of any tee or practice jersey. Food will be donated to the local food bank.

Bela Hockey Camp Kickoff

2010-07-21T16:45:00.000-07:00

Check our blog every day for special promotions available only to our Bela campers. Print out this page from our blog, bring it to camp, and receive great discounts!

Our BelaHockey Camp kickoff promotion for Thursday, July 22 is our Bela Sock Sale. Buy one pair get the second pair for 1/2 price! Includes our BelaHockey practice and Coolmax skating socks in all colors. Stock up for next season during this one-day sale.

Announcing the BelaHockey Colorado Girls and Women's Summer Camp

2010-06-22T21:27:00.000-07:00

BelaHockey Girls and Women;s Camps offer sessions for females of all ages to refine and further develop their hockey skills. Camps are coached by an experienced and highly qualified coaching staff dedicated to the development of the female hockey athlete.

Colorado Camp Details:

Dates: Thursday, July 22 - Sunday, July 25, 2010

Location: APEX Center, 13150 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada, CO 80005

Divisions: Girls U12, Girls U14, Girls U19, Women's Novice & Women's Intermediate

Each division features 4 - one hour on-ice sessions. An optional fun girls outing will be held for all camp participants on Saturday evening.

Coaching Staff Featuring:

Chanda Gunn - Goalie

2007 World Championships - Gold Medalist
2006 Women's Olympic Team - Bronze Medalist
2005 World Championships - Silver Medalist

Erin Keys

Minnesota Whitecaps, Western Women's Hockey League - 2008-2010
2008-2009 U.S. Women's Select Team

Complete details can be found online at http://www.belahockey.com/.

Sponsored by Arvada Girls Hockey, the Denver Women's Hockey League and the Women's Association of Colorado Hockey.

Congratulations Cammi Granato!

2010-06-22T21:13:00.000-07:00

BelaHockey would like to congratulate Cammi Granato on her election to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Cammi and Angela James will become the first women to be enshrined in the Hall. The induction will take place on November 8th. Congratulations Cammi and Angela!

"Heeeeeeeey Bela!"

2010-05-10T21:05:00.000-07:00

BelaHockey competed again in the 9th Annual Front Range Face Off Tournament held in Westminster, Colorado May 7-9, 2010.

The teams cheer: "Heeeeeeeey Bela!"

Let's Play Hockey Expo 2010

2010-03-19T08:55:00.000-07:00

Thank you, Minnesota! You were a wonderful host! I had so much fun behind our Bela booth at the Let's Play Hockey Expo! CHEERS, to Natalie Darwitz (SEE PHOTO), current Captain of TEAM USA! We are so proud of your Silver Olympic Medal! I am glad that you shared your special tradition of attending the Expo every year...with your Dad!

Hope to be back soon! - Christina

2010-03-06T17:53:00.000-08:00

Sometimes you have to leave someone you love to see someone you love. We met and spent time with so many wonderful people including the Stacks, Chus, Engstroms, Johnsons, Bellamys, and of course the Granato family (USA hockey). I met Picabo Street (Olympic skiier who ran the torch up the stairs with Cammi in Opening ceremonies at Salt Lake City games) and even snuggled cheek to cheek with her 7 month old son Dex, a real sweetie!

We met bobsledders, trainers, swimmers, figure-skaters, aerial ski jumpers, coaches, security guards, bus drivers, chauffeurs, and nannies! Everyone had the Olympic spirit! More than anything, I will greatly miss my sister, Cammi, and her beautiful boys Riley and Reese. They may be little, but they really rallied around their working Mommy, leaving us laughing and loving at the end of each day. You are all my gold medal champs! It was an honor to be with you.

Long after these serendipitous games are over, I will remember these athletes and their families, and their shining examples of life and love, friendship, humanity, strength, frailty, and hope. May their spirit live on in all of us. Whatever you do, take time to celebrate your own accomplishments-no matter how great or small. I can't wait for Scoshi 2012! CHEERS!

2010-02-19T14:04:00.000-08:00

Olympians, their parents, politicians, oh my! So much has happened since my last blog! I have met so many amazing people here these past few days, including Dorothy Hamil -yep that's us in the ladies room of the private "USA House"! There have been so many highlights, but taking Brooke and Riley to Team USA Women's hockey game would top my list! The U.S. defeated Russia easily, and we enjoyed taking part in the "GO RUSSIA!" chants that broke out around the rink when the score was 12-0. It's all about catching the Olympic spirit! Riley never stopped waving his mini American flag. At one point, his foot itched so he went barefoot...you never know what to expect when you are with a three year old. He has been such a trooper!

After the game, we saw some dear friends from Coach Mark Johnson's family: Doug, Mickayla, Megan and Leslie! We love them all. They are the quintessential American hockey family! We had fun with the Engstroms, too, whose daughter Molly is on Team USA. We went so far as to hitch a ride back to town with them after the game. Thankfully Molly's dad wears a Wisconsin Cheesehead and he was easy to find! I almost had an out of body experience after the game when we walked past a large group of USA hockey parents (SEE PHOTO) and I did not recognize any of them. They did not know me either; another sign that Cammi's playing time truly has passed, but not without making friendships and memories that will last a lifetime! I can only imagine how my sis feels, being a broadcaster instead of a player. Her last remaining Olympic hockey record has now been broken, too! Cammi smiles through everything! I am so grateful to have entered motherhood alongside her! We're having a blast with our amazing brood here in Vancouver! It's so great to see things through their little eyes!

Yesterday we went to the private "USA House" (a corporate sponsored hideaway for Olympians and their families). We watched Cam speak to guests about winning her gold medal in Nagano. Our time with Cammi, although brief, has been magical! She has been gone for nine hours straight, day after day, and she still manages to make sure Reese (her lil' peanut butter cup) has enough breast milk to get by! One day her driver brought us an extra supply -freshly pumped! I bet that's not in his job description! Cammi's male counterparts have been making jokes about sharing a small single bathroom at their studios with the nursing Mom. One colleague thanked Cam for the "cream" for his coffee! Hockey players!

Today we saw Cammi off to the IBC (International Broadcast Centre) where the Today Show and so many others have their main studios. Brooke and I walked to the Olympic Cauldron. It was breathtaking, and the views of the ocean and mountains were equally spectacular! Before I forget, here's the last of today's bela hockey lowdown: Cam had to turn down lunch with Vice President Biden because of her work schedule! That's what sister's are for! Maybe next time she'll send me! TTYS - Christina

2010-02-15T11:22:00.000-08:00

2010-02-15T11:11:00.001-08:00

A Golden Day...

Wow! What can I say? The Canadians sure know how to throw a party! Our daily adventure began Sunday without much planning, but with lots of enthusiasm. I packed up Cammi's oldest son, Riley(3) and my daughter Brooke, 10, a Bela girl for sure, and we headed towards Canada Place. As we pushed the jogger/stroller towards all the action, we saw various street performers, but the coolest ones were painted Gold, Silver, and Bronze, representing the three colors of Olympic medals (SEE PHOTO). As the weather got warmer the crowds got thicker and we eventually took our coats off to celebrate the first sunny day at these games.
We decided to test our luck and try to find where Cammi (Mommy) goes to work every day. We followed the big white dome. Before we knew it, we were standing at the Media Entrance security gate. I sent Cam a text and she came down to see us! She wasn't that surprised that her big sis had sniffed out the right place and taken a chance. Soon Jeremy Roenick walked by, then Mike "Doc" Emerick and we all had fun swapping family updates, cell-phone pictures and hockey memories. Cammi couldn't stay long, but I think we all made each other's day as the Olympics seemed to be staring back at us in a whole new way: family fun!
I couldn't help but think of the Women's Team USA families and players as they prepared for their first game vs China. My perspective is so different this time around, without a sibling competing. Just a few days ago Cammi lent her umbrella stroller to former teammate Julie Chu's family! Cam wanted "Chewey's" sister Christina to get around town with ease. Ahh...the sisterhood of the traveling strollers! I remember hanging out with Christina in Salt Lake City, where our sisters won Silver together! Hockey is family, and it truly bonds people for life, especially during the best and the worst of times! I miss being a part of the gut-wrenching games that Cammi played in, especially at the 1998 and 2002 Olympics! The nice thing is, I am a spectator, a tourist, a visitor, just like much of the world, here in Vancouver. It's so relaxing!
On the way back to Cammi and Ray's downtown pad, we stopped to give a security guard two slices of much-appreciated pizza. He was chatting with a woman who was a two-time Olympian in Alpine skiing, Nancy Holland of Quebec! She lives in the neighborhood. Riley told her that his Mom has two medals, one Bronze and one Silver..."GOLD" I kept whispering. Did it really matter? As we stopped in front of Cam's home, Christian Erhoff of the Vancouver Canucks arrived home after a road loss. He lives two doors down. We wished him luck on Team Germany. Perhaps we experienced the perfect ending to a perfect day. Just then, people on nearby balconies shouted "We won, we won, Canada got it's first GOLD medal!" The city streets erupted with hoots and hollers, honking horns and "Whoooooooos"! Freestyle mogul skier Alexandre Bilodreau had captured Canada's first GOLD medal in a home Olympics! Perfection! I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings...stay tuned!

2010-02-15T11:03:00.000-08:00

Rockin' the Vancouver Olympics

2010-02-13T11:15:00.000-08:00

Greetings from beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia! Cammi is off to the NBC Studios for her first on-camera appearance of these winter Olympic Games. (check local listings today). When she left the house this morning, after very little sleep, she was so calm, but truly excited to be broadcasting Women's Ice Hockey! When she was little, there was no such thing! You will find her on various NBC channels, including: USA network, msnbc, and cnbc. I'll update her TV schedule, but just know that she is on during all women's games, even if it's not Team USA's turn to play. She will be on your local NBC affiliate during the final rounds (medals).

I wish you were all here to share in the excitement. Last night's opening ceremonies set the stage for what we hope will be two more weeks of magic. It is awesome to be at my fourth Winter Olympics, but this time I am without a sibling in competition. As I glanced at the media centre (canadian spelling) in Cammi and Ray's living room, I noticed her two medals; one GOLD, one SILVER. I know what it took for her to achieve those. I was there, watching, wishing, cheering, and sometimes praying...all the way there.

To me, her success goes beyond her sport. She is an amazing athlete, wife, Mommy, and sister. I will cherish every moment of just being near her as I watch her beautiful boys so she can be on TV talking about a great game she loves.

Whatever you do in life, take pride! We can all be champions of our own lives. Keep skating, keep wiping noses, keep believing, and keep the Olympic spirit in your hearts! TTYS.

- Christina

Introducing the Granato Gold Line

2010-02-01T21:25:00.000-08:00

Show your support for the U.S. Women's Hockey Team with our newest line of custom girl's hockey gear. Featuring all-American colors, your hockey girl can show off her patriotism in style!

Now available:

BelaHockey personalized red, white and blue Youth Hockey Stick
BelaHockey youth and women's Air Mesh Jerseys in red or royal blue

Katie Kaps in red, white and blue

BelaHockey Skating Socks with Coolmax in red and royal blue

BelaHockey Practice Socks in royal blue with red stripes

Order a Granato Gold Youth Package and save 10%!

Pictures from the 7th Annual San Jose Jr. Sharks MLK Girls/Women's Tournament

2010-01-24T20:29:00.000-08:00

Check out Bela's newest line - Granato Gold - premiering at the San Jose Jr. Sharks MLK Girls/Women's Tournament!

We've added royal blue and red striped practice socks, jerseys, Katie Kaps & coolmax skate socks to our line up.

Thanks again to Sheela Mohan-Peterson, our gracious host and tournament chair!

If you missed us at this years tournament, check us out online at http://www.belahockey.com/ to see our new line up of Granato Gold products as well as our fabulous classic colors.

BelaHockey at the 7th Annual San Jose Jr. Sharks MLK Girls/Women's Tournament

2010-01-17T07:54:00.001-08:00

If you are in the San Jose area this weekend, come check out BelaHockey today at Sharks Ice (10 S Tenth. Street) at the 7th Annual MLK Girls/Women's Ice Hockey Tournament. We are showcasing our new Granato Gold line up of blue, red and white apparel and accessories.

We now have the following products in our new colors:

Katie Kap (red, white, blue)
Striped practice socks (red, blue stripes).
Coolmax skate socks (red, blue)
Youth air mesh jersey (red, blue)

Look for our new colors on our website soon but in the mean time, come check us out in San Jose. Special thanks to the San Jose Jr. Sharks Girls/Women's Hockey organization for hosting us this weekend. We'd like to specially thank Sheela Mohan-Peterson for all her help and assistance. Sheela and the organization host a fantastic tournament!

Pictures from this weekend to follow soon!

First BelaHockey Granato Cup Championship Team - The Nordiques

2009-12-27T13:06:00.000-08:00

The first ever BelaHockey Granato Cup championship game was held this December. Denver Women's Hockey League President, Jodie Immell, recounts the details of this season's championship.

"After suffering defeat in the championship game last season in a shootout, The Nordiques came back hungrier and more determined than ever to return and play again for the Championship. With eight returning players and the addition of several key players, The Nordiques again captured the number one seed during the regular season. Led by Captains Jules Harral and Adri Larsen, the team focused on puck possession and won their playoff game 2-0 against the 5th Place Royals to get back to the one game that this team focused on all season. Coach Jen Rieske was excited for another opportunity to win the big game, “I’ve played on or coached this team in several Championship games, and I look forward to getting the “Big Red” back on top” said coach Rieske prior to the big game. With the solid goaltending of Renae Binstock and stout defense led by Amber Farris, this team was ready to roll!"

2009 Fall - DWHL Nordiques

"The Jets had a very different road to the Championship game. The season itself was plagued with injuries and work commitments. Often times, only a few Jets were at the regular season games, and subs made up the rest of the bench. It was difficult to find that team chemistry they needed when very few team members played together during the regular season. Before the playoffs, the Jets were in 3rd place. All five teams were in the playoffs and all five had a chance to take the championship. The Jets first playoff game arrived, but for playoffs, subbing is never allowed. So, still riddled with injuries and work commitments, six skaters and the ever faithful goalie set out to win their first playoff game. Veterans Andrea Steinle and Sarah Martin played solid defense for nearly the entire game. Newcomers Laurid Broughton and Leanne Siefford came to nearly every game and improved dramatically to play a big role in the Jets fate. Courtney Gulden shined by playing nearly every position shift to shift."

2009 Fall - DWHL Jets

"The Jets played the fourth place Northstars and did what they set out to do. They played their hearts out and dominated the game. Their passes were incredible. They controlled the puck the majority of the time and only allowed 3 shots on goal (some say 3 was a generous number). They took 21 SOG and created many more chances than that. Center Jodi Kiefer capitalized on 3 of the shots and the solid goaltending of Alicia Speakman helped the team take the win (3-0)."

"Winning the first playoff game allowed the Jets to play the Victorias (2nd place team). The winner would go on to the Championship game and the loser to the consolation. Again, with the same 6 skaters and goalie, the team faced a more difficult challenge. Again, they played amazing as a team, and shut out the Victorias 3-0."

"The Jets and Nordiques met in the finals of the 2009 Fall Mixed Division. They both wanted the win very badly and it showed. It was a well played, hard fought game. In regulation time, neither team let the other score. It was 0 – 0 going into overtime. Both teams had some nail biting opportunities and again, both teams held each other scoreless in OT. Adri Larsen and Amber Farris came up big for the Nordiques by scoring in the shootout, helping the team take the championship."

"So this year the winner of the cup is the Nordiques, and the DWHL is onto a Spring season starting next month where the previous players, and hopefully some new ones will vie for the cup again."

Thanks to Jodie for this recount and congratulations to the DWHL Mixed Division champions, the Nordiques!

BelaHockey Granato Cup Supports the Denver Women's Hockey League

2009-12-27T12:45:00.000-08:00

BelaHockey would like to announce the donation of the "BelaHockey Granato Cup" to the Denver Women's Hockey League. The DWHL, is a 501(c)3 non-profit run by volunteers with a goal to create an environment where women over the age of 18 can learn, love and play the game of hockey in a non- discriminating environment. Overall, the DWHL strives to not only provide games, but to provide a pathway to be a better player through clinics, practice, a women’s mentoring network, community relations activities, promotional activities, and lots of fun!

The DWHL has been in existence since 2000. This coming year is their 10th anniversary. Currently, in a given year, the DWHL supports 16 teams across 3 seasons and 3 divisions including novice/intermediate, intermediate/advanced, and a mixed division. They also support 2 WACH (Women’s Association of Colorado Hockey) competitive teams.

The BelaHockey Granato Cup is now the official cup of the DWHL mixed division.

The New Bela Backpack with Adjustable Stick Holders!

2009-11-10T13:30:00.000-08:00

Introducing the new Bela Backpack designed to help organize your hockey girl's life, both on and off the ice.

Two adjustable stick holders

Durable weather-resistant construction

Headphone port

Removeable cell phone pouch

Three internal compartments

Adjustable padded waist strap

Be the first in the rink with Bela's coolest new accessory!

BelaHockey now has Packages!

2009-10-27T20:28:00.000-07:00

Check out BelaHockey's new packages. Each package saves players 10% on this season's must-haves!

Our youth "All in One Starter Kit" comes in your choice of either Pink or Blue and includes:
· Personalized Youth Hockey Stick (Pink or Blue Dots)
· New Bela Youth Air Mesh Jersey (Bright Pink or Sky Blue)
· Katie Kap (Pink or Purple)
· Skate socks (Pink or Blue)
· BelaHockey Custom Hockey Socks (Pink or Blue Stripes)
PRICE: $84.00 ($10 Savings!)

Our "Know It and Love It" package for junior players
includes:
· New Jr. Granato Composite hockey stick
· Charcoal Katie Kap (adult)
· Women's Long Sleeve Flat Charcoal Tee
PRICE: $130.00 ($15 Savings!)

Our "Mom in the Rink" package will keep Mom warm and looking cool this year with:
· Loose Fit Grey BelaHockey Long Sleeve Tee
· BelaHockey Fleece Beanie
PRICE: $33.00

Be sure to check our BelaHockey for this season's coolest gear!

Calling All Women’s Hockey Players! BelaHockey needs your input!

2009-10-20T20:54:00.000-07:00

BelaHockey is currently considering adding a women’s composite stick to our current Jr. Granato composite and girls wood sticks line up! We’d love your input and have a special offer to extend as a thank you for a few minutes for your time and thoughts.

Please complete the survey located at the following link by 12:00pm ET on Friday, October 23, 2009 and receive 10% off orders placed at www.belahockey.com.

Survey Location: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229SGZJFFR4

Details: The survey is short and should take you less than 15 minutes to complete. As a special thank you for your time, we will send you a code after completion for 10% off your order placed on the BelaHockey website now through December 31, 2009. Code will be sent to your email address within 48 hours of survey completion.

BelaHockey Helps the Houston Aeros Celebrate Women's and Girls Hockey

2009-10-12T13:50:00.000-07:00

Friday, October 9, 2009

BelaHockey helped the Houston Aeros (AHL) to celebrate women's hockey following their home opener against the Texas Stars at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Women's hockey players participated in a fun scrimmage immediately following the Aeros game.

The Aeros continue the celebration of girls and women's ice hockey when they host the Houston HERricanes girls ice hockey club at their next home game versus the San Antonio Rampage on Friday, October 16th.

For more information, see the Aeros site at http://www.aeros.com/ or the Houston Hockey Insider at: http://houstonhockeyinsider.com/

2009 Front Range Face Off BelaHockey Team

2009-06-19T20:33:00.000-07:00

Team BelaHockey competed in the 2009 8th Annual Front Range Face Off Women's Hockey Tournament in Denver, Colorado May 8-10, 2009. This year mark's BelaHockey's second apperance in the tournament. 22 teams representing cities and states from all over the country (Texas, California, Florida, Minnesota, Utah, and of course, Colorado) joined in on the fun.

Introducing the Junior Granato

2009-03-02T14:03:00.000-08:00

PRE-ORDER THE JUNIOR GRANATO TODAY AND RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING!

STICKS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY APRIL 15.

Introducing the first one-piece composite hockey stick designed exclusively for girls! The Junior Granato was created for BelaHockey girls seeking a light-weight, carbon fiber performance stick. It is the first signature hockey stick signed by a female player, marking a new milestone for girls and women in the sport of hockey.

The Junior Granato is signed by famed Cammi Granato, Olympic Medalist (Nagano, Salt Lake City) and the first female inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

"I am honored to be the first female player with a signature stick," said Cammi. "I believe in the growth of girls hockey and am thrilled to be offering equipment designed just for them."

The sleek Junior Granato stick can also be personalized with a player's name and number.

Junior Granato Features:

Mid-Heel Blade Curve - 3/8" Depth, 5.0 Lie
Glossy finish with a special rubberized, tacky grip
Flex 45
365 grams
Length 50" (top to blade)
30-day, one-time replacement warranty
Price: $109

Pink In The Rink with the Rocky Mountain Rage

2009-02-22T19:32:00.000-08:00

On Sunday, February 15, 22 girls from various hockey assocations throughout Colorado represented BelaHockey and faced off during the first period intermission at the Rocky Mountain Rage versus Mississippi RiverKings CHL game played at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colorado. The "Pink In The Rink" game honored Breast Cancer Awareness and a portion of the proceeds benefitted the Denver affliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Rocky Mountain Rage players wore special pink ribbon jerseys which were later auctioned as a part of the proceeds. Breast cancer survivors were honored and the pink Bela girls helped to form upper part of the pink ribbon created on the ice.

The players, ages 8-12, were from the following local hockey associations: Colorado Select, Arvada, Boulder Valley, Hyland Hills and the YMCA of Boulder Valley.

Brynn Harrington, from the Colorado Select U8 team, attended the event and cheered on all of the girls from the sideline as an injury prevented her from playing in the on ice scrimmage.

The scrimmage ended with a 1-0 pink win off a goal scored by Ali Peper.

Thanks to all of the girls for coming out, everyone really enjoyed watching you skate! You created special awareness for girls hockey and helped to support breast cancer! Special THANKS to Colorado Select Coach Paul Harrington for all of his help organizing, lacing skates and assisting on-ice. Additionally, BelaHockey would like to thank Hilary McNeish and Jennifer Reifman from the Rocky Mountain Rage.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Not Your Brother's Hockey Gear

2008-12-08T16:38:00.000-08:00

Check out Biz Coach Deb's Blog for her recent post on BelaHockey.

How to Dress Your Hockey Girl

2008-11-11T07:25:00.000-08:00

Confused about what equipment to buy? Check out our new video tutorial. Cammi explains exactly what you need to purchase to play and how to know if your equipment fits properly.

Choosing the Right Blade for Your Bela Stick

2008-11-11T07:09:00.000-08:00

Check out our new tutorial videos. If you or your daughter are new to the sport of hockey and are confused about what blade hockey stick to purchase, this video should provide you with the answers.

Bela Joins the Portland Pirates

2008-11-10T05:41:00.000-08:00

On October 25th, we joined the Portland Pirates in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness for their annual "Pink in the Rink" game. The Portland Pirates wore special pink jerseys and fans came to the rink wearing pink colors to show their support. We were proud to be a part of the event and donated a portion of our sales that evening to American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. BelaHockey also provided pink and blue jerseys for Casco Bay Hockey's U14 team that skated on the ice between periods. Even little Bela made a special appearance!

We had so much fun supporting our local AHL team and plan to come back in the spring for their annual Girl Scouts night.

Here's Bela in all her gear!

Players Bench

2008-11-03T16:36:00.001-08:00

In October, we hosted an autograph session with Cammi at the Players Bench retail store in Westminster, Colorado. The local pro-shop is carrying select products from the BelaHockey line. We decided to bring Cammi over to the store after her inauguration into the Hall of Fame in Denver. Girls from all over the state came to meet Cammi and have her autograph their sticks, jerseys, Katie Kaps, cereal boxes, and more.

Here are some photos from the signing.

On the Ice with Arvada

2008-11-03T16:10:00.000-08:00

After the autograph session at Players Bench, we organized a free skate at the Apex Center in Arvada, Colorado. Girls 19 and under were invited to skate with Cammi the day after she became the first female inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. More than 100 girls came to join Cammi on the ice and BelaHockey received a very warm welcome from the Arvada and Colorodo Select girls teams. A big thanks to Coach Jennifer Tatnall and the Arvada parents for all their help coordinating our visit. We hope to be back again soon!

Interview with Cammi on 104.3 The Fan

2008-10-26T14:59:00.000-07:00

When we were in Denver this month Cammi was interviewed on 104.3's morning hockey show. Click on the title text to hear what she had to say just before her induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

BelaHockey Visits the Colorado Avalanche

2008-10-16T16:22:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, October 9, BelaHockey was at the Colorado Avalanche vs. Bruins game in Denver. Cammi was being honored at the game prior to her induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. BelaHockey was there to support Cammi and to show off our gear for girls to the Denver fans.

Welcome to the Bela Blog!

2008-10-13T14:40:00.001-07:00

We have been busy since opening our website last December and have had the opportunity to meet many hockey girls and moms. We wanted to create the "Bela Blog" to have a place to share some of our experiences and also to hear from you. We founded BelaHockey last year to offer a line of gear and apparel just for girls in hopes of getting more girls out on the ice. The year has been very successful and we hope to just keep growing. Please let us know what you think. We are always interested in hearing ideas for new products and what designs do and don't appeal to you.

We just returned from Denver, Colorado where Cammi was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. We were able to organize a free skate with over 100 girls while we were there. We will post photos from the events soon and also let you know where we'll be next!