SIGN UP NOW FOR 2023-24 FALL/WINTER ADULT HOCKEY SCHOOLS!

Both Fraser and Trenton will once again host one of our popular Adult Hockey Schools this Fall and Winter! Registration is now open for the MSE 2023-24 Fall/Winter Adult Hockey Schools coming Friday evenings to Big Boy Arena in Fraser and Thursday evenings to Kennedy Recreation Center in Trenton.

The program runs for 10 weeks and is specifically tailored for men and women 18 and up with beginner, novice or intermediate skills. The Fraser School is scheduled to run from Nov. 3 through Jan. 19, while the Trenton School will run from Nov. 2 through Jan. 18.

Participants in the beginner program will learn the fundamentals of the game, while intermediates will have an opportunity to further develop their skills with the assistance of our experienced and knowledgeable hockey instructors. Each class begins with the 30-minute off-ice session and all participants will have the option of being placed on a team at the conclusion of the Schools in January.

The price for all 10 classes — including ten 1-1/2 hour on-ice sessions, ten 30-minute off-ice sessions and MSE practice jersey — is just $225. That price even includes a party and get-together at the end of the final class.

You can register online for the 2023-24 Fall/Winter Adult Hockey Schools with any major credit card here; download the brochure off our homepage; or pick up a copy of the brochure at the host arenas. Of course, you can also e-mail us with any questions you have about the program at any time at info@msehockey.com.

FALL/WINTER HOCKEY? YEP, WE'VE STILL GOT A SPOT FOR YOU!

Hoping to play some hockey this fall and winter? There's still time to sign up and hit the ice!

We still have spots for both teams and individual players for all the 2023-24 Fall/Winter seasons starting up in September at all six MSE arenas — Fraser, Mount Clemens, Trenton, Southgate, Taylor and Farmington Hills.

If you have a team, or if you're an individual player looking for one, just email us at info@msehockey.com as soon as possible. Or, give us a call for Fraser at (586) 296-7987; Mount Clemens at (586) 868-7371; Trenton/Southgate/Taylor at (734) 676-3761; or Farmington Hills at (248) 954-7388.

TWO FAMILIAR TEAMS COP CUP AT MSE 2023 SPRING TOURNEY

When three days of intense hockey action ended at the 2023 MSE Cup Spring Tournament, there was a familiar look to the last teams left standing.

For the 3rd year in a row, the Bush Snipers (Fraser) captured the Silver Division, while El Burro Loco (Mt. Clemens) had won the Bronze Division in back-to-back years, and for the third time since 2019.

Held Friday through Sunday, March 24-26, at Fraser's Big Boy Arena, the tournament featured 21 games on Friday and Saturday to shrink the field to just four teams in Silver and two in Bronze.

In the Silver semifinals on Sunday, The Chop (Mt. Clemens) downed The Network (Mt. Clemens) and Bush Snipers bested PASI (Downriver), setting the stage for a Chop/Bush matchup in the Silver Finals. Bush Snipers survived the showdown, 7-3.

In Bronze, El Burro Loco and Team Guinness (Fraser) squared off in the Finals, with El Burro Loco coming out on top, 5-2.

Congrats to all the champs, finalists and semifinalists, and thanks to all the teams for providing a weekend of fun, hard-fought hockey at the MSE 2023 Spring Tournament.

Familiar scene: Silver Division champions Bush Snipers celebrate their third straight title at the 2023 MSE Cup Spring Tournament.	Repeat! Bronze Division champions El Burro Loco gather for a photo with another MSE Cup, their third since 2019.

A REMINDER: DRESSING ROOM SECURITY

It's always a good time to review some routine precautions all teams should follow when using the dressing facilities:

1. Lock the Room When You Leave It!
   That's especially true when the dressing rooms are not visible from the ice surface — but it ALSO applies to arenas where the dressing rooms ARE visible from the ice. During the game, all eyes are focused on the action on the ice, not the dressing room doors. Thieves have been known to enter dressing rooms in full view of the players and spectators — and get away with it. And, remember that arena dressing rooms typically share a shower/lavatory facility with an adjoining dressing room. So, be sure to deny thieves the "back-door" access to your dressing room by securing the shower room door as well.
2. Don't Carry Large Amounts of Cash!
   A full wallet is an open invitation to a thief. Players should carry a driver's license (in case there's a roster check) and enough money to pay for their ice — period. Large ice payments, of course, are best handled by a check or money order, and it's always wise to make any payment BEFORE the game — rather than leave a room full of cash when a team takes the ice. And treat your credit cards the same way you would a large amount of cash — leave them at home.
3. Don't Force Open the Doors!
   If you find yourself unable to enter the dressing room, seek out a rink employee or someone from MSE. Don't try to force the door open! Not only will your team be responsible for the cost of repairing the door (which isn't cheap), a broken door is an inviting opportunity for a thief later on.
4. Return Your Keys!
   We know it's a hassle to leave your car/house keys when picking up a dressing room key — but there's a reason almost all arenas do it. Having extra dressing room keys leave the building is an obvious security breach and an invitation to trouble. Remember to always return your key as you leave the arena.

Following these simple procedures should help to keep the dressing rooms secure and minimize the risk of anyone becoming victimized by a thief.

MSEHOCKEY.COM — 25 YEARS OLD AND STILL SETTING RECORDS!

Now a quarter century old and faster and more functional than ever, the Michigan Sports Enterprises website continues to be "the" adult hockey online resource in Metro Detroit. Since it went live in April 1998, msehockey.com has logged more than 42 million total hits, including an all-time record of more than 900,000 in March 2023!

MSE was the first adult hockey program in Michigan to provide its teams and players with online access to scores, standings, schedules, etc., and while the regular maintenance and updates aren't easy or inexpensive, msehockey.com has more than proven its worth to our teams over the years.

Remember, your team can become a part of our website for just $99 a year — that works out to about 27 cents a day and less than $2 a week. For that small expense, we'll link any team site to our "TEAM" page and give any one team sponsor a link to our "SPONSOR" page as well. If your team or your sponsor are interested in this great and inexpensive opportunity to get some added exposure, just drop us an e-mail at info@msehockey.com.