The West Haven Youth Hockey Association is saddened to hear of the loss of West Haven icon Thomas "Tinker" Blake.

Blake died after a long battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy Friday afternoon with his family by his side. He was 60.

MSA is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a combination of symptoms which affect both the autonomic nervous system and movement.

Blake, also known as the “Voice of West Haven,” for many of the school’s athletic events, started having issues in May of 2012. After going through months of tests, Blake was diagnosed with MSA in November of 2013.

The community rallied behind the ever popular Blake with several fund-raisers, including the West Haven Youth Hockey Association benefit game in honor of Blake in 2015. At Blake’s request, all proceeds went towards funding the research of MSA.

Blake was a former coach and board member for the West Haven Youth Hockey Association, as well as the president of the West Haven High School Penalty Box Club, which is the parent group supporting the West Haven hockey team.

Blake's family also remains heavily involved in youth sports as daughter Erin was a long-time youth hockey coach, before turning her attention to the head coaching position of the West Haven/Sacred Heart Academy girls hockey team. Son Kevin returns to West Haven this year as he will coach the Bantam A team. 

Blake was recently nominated to be inducted into the West Haven Hall of Fame this coming November. 

Blake leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Maureen, their three children, Kevin, Erin, and Brittany, son-in-law Mike Bova, and grandson, Blake.

Calling hours will be at the West Haven Funeral Home Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Victory in West Haven, Thursday morning at 11 a.m.

Full article on Thomas “Tinker” Blake can be read here at http://www.gametimect.com/west-havens-tinker-blake-passes-away-60/

The 14th Annual Blue Devil Golf Classic

What: Shotgun-Best Ball Tournament

When: Saturday, September 9, 2017

Where:  Orange Hills Country Club

More Information:   Brochure Link

West Haven Youth Hockey
 Invites you to join
 

Mohegan Sun Casino Bus Trip
Saturday, September 23, 2017

$40 Per Person CASH ONLY

Receive a $15.00 Dining Coupon & a $10 Game Voucher
Raffles, Jell-O shots, 50/50 raffle will be sold on bus

Tickets to be sold during
Summer Street Hockey Camp starting July 5th (9am-12pm)
& on July 6th (6pm-8pm) @ Bennett Rink

First come, first served

Bus Leaves promptly from WHHS @ 4:45pm
Bus Leaves Mohegan Sun Casino promptly @ 11pm
 

2017-18 West Haven Youth Hockey
Tuition Reduction Program 

ENDS July 31, 2017 

All sponsorship forms and checks must be turned in by July 31, 2017:

• Mail to P.O. Box 17453, West Haven, CT 06516

• Drop off at Whitie Bensen's - Will have envelope at register

• E-mail or contact Kristy Alling-   or 203-809-7395

• Contact Corey Spreyer-203-640-3366

Please include Childs Name, Sponsor, Payment and Logo

Thank you for your continuous support of 

WEST HAVEN YOUTH HOCKEY

-KristyLee Alling

Fundraising Director

The Tuition Reduction Program runs May 1st through August 1st

Link to Tuition Reduction Program Information

Save The Date!

West Haven Youth Hockey

is sponsoring a casino bus trip on September 23rd!

More details to follow!

Save the date!!!

Players Needed for the 2017-2018 Season
 Squirt A & A1 teams

If interested please contact
Callan McKeon at

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Ocean State Classic Tournament Champions!

West Haven Bantam A!

The Bantam A team went 5-0 during the tournament, including the championship game which went into overtime and ended in a thrilling 8 round shootout.

Our Squirt A and Pee Wee A teams also had a great tournament!  The Squirt A team went 2-1-1, and the Pee Wee A team went 2-1-1.  Congratulations to all our players and coaches.

On Tuesday, February 14th.
West Haven Youth Hockey players practiced with players from the
Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Link to Photo Gallery

On Tuesday, February 14th:
Squirts, Peewees and Bantams will all be practicing.
They will be joined by members of the BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS.
 
Scheduled is below:

Squirt A and B  6:10pm

Peewees and Bantams 7:20pm

"Gotta Love CT Hockey" West Haven Pee Wees & CT Barons

Squirt A's play at the Barclays Center
 

The West Haven Squirt A team traveled to Brooklyn, New York and defeated the Rye Rangers 9-1 at the Barclays Center, home of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. Mike Madera and Mickey Dowd each led the way with three goals and an assist apiece, while Rocco Williams had a goal and two assists, Thomas Porto had a goal and an assist, Zach Goetze had three assists, and Zach Fonda chipped in a pair of assists.

Madera gave the Westies a 1-0 lead with 5:15 left in the first off assists from Williams and Goetze, and Jack Aloi scored from the top of the slot off an assist from Dowd 1:38 later. Madera scored twice to start the second period, the second off a breakaway, and Porto added an unassisted goal for a 5-0 lead after two periods.

With Jacob Silva playing well in goal, and Haygen Axelrod, J.J Alling and Aloi anchoring the defense, the Westies were able to close out the victory with four more goals in the third. Dowd scored the first two of the period, the first unassisted and the second off assists from Porto and Fonda, before Rye got on the board. Williams (from Madera and Goetze) and Dowd (from Fonda) capped the scoring in the victory.

Story courtesy of Mike Madera
westieblue.com
 

Link to Barclays Game Photo Gallery

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