ALLIANCE

AAU Hockey, alliance member with Rollersports National Governing Body, USA Rollersports (USARS) is proud to announce 2Hot4Ice, a very successful inline event series has joined forces by sanctioning their grass roots program with the (AAU).

2Hot4Ice President, Clay Ladouceur is celebrating their 10th anniversary this season. In a recent release to their membership base, Ladouceur said, “This is something 2Hot4Ice has been considering for some time now. The last several years we at 2Hot4Ice have watched the relationship between the national governing body, USARS, and the AAU, make serious strides in the sport.” For a list of events go to www.2Hot4Ice.com

NEWSY NOVEMBER

USA Hockey is inviting parents of children ages 4 to 8 years old to watch their kids soar with its “Come Play Youth Hockey” campaign. The campaign, designed in conjunction with Periscope advertising agency, features posters, postcards, fliers and television ads, produced by NHL Network, to be showcased across the country. The ads depict young hockey players with shadows trailing behind them that resemble a superhero, a rocket ship, and other childhood fantasies. The ads also include characteristics brought out by youth hockey such as pride, responsibility, and leadership, along with the phrase, "Watch your kid soar.

WINTER CUP

Come join us at Hat Trick Hockey for the Tour Windy City Winter Cup presented by the Tour Cup Series. (www.tourcupseries.com)

Dates and Location

December 18-20, 2009 at Hat Trick Hockey in Palatine, Illinois

* Registration Deadline: December 14

* Entry Fee: $495 per team

* Age Divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, 21U, Women's (14+), Adult (18+) & Masters (35+)

* Gold, Silver and Bronze (REC) divisions will be offered, pending the number of teams entered

Why the Tour Cup Series?

*Stop Time

* Blade Tape Player of the Game

* Tournament's MVP, Playmaker, & MVG Awards

ON A MISSION

They say sex sells. Mission's giving that theory a roll.

GOT SKILZ?

Inline Warehouse has partnered with the Tour Cup Series to support the Inline Warehouse Nation-Wide Skills Competition. At each tournament players can compete for fastest shot, faster skater and breakaway challenge. Winners will be awarded prizes at each tournament and qualify to compete for the national title.

For other Series information, please visit: http://www.tourcupseries.com.