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Charity Partnership and much more...

2008-01-16T17:00:00.000-06:00

All About the Kids!
PIHA Gateway and Variety The Children's Charity of St. Louis Form Partnership
Four special nights planned at PIHA Gateway games with Variety kids.
St. Louis, MO - January 16th, 2008 -

PIHA Gateway and Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis have formed a relationship. Variety is now the official charity of PIHA Gateway. Variety assists children with physical and mental disabilities in the Greater St. Louis region, EACH time they need assistance from infancy to the age of 21. Beginning next Saturday, each rink in St. Louis will be hosting a special Variety Night during a PIHA game. Variety kids will get to meet the players, watch some great hockey, and as a special treat the Variety Children's Choir will be singing the national anthem. "We are delighted about this new partnership," said Variety Executive Director Jan Albus. "It will be a lot of fun for our kids." "The PIHA players and management are extremely excited about welcoming Variety kids to the games and we are looking forward to making it an unforgettable night each time they come," added PIHA Gateway Director of Marketing and Public Relations David Garland.

The first Variety Club night is on January 26th at Midwest Sport Hockey. Subsequent nights include February 9th, March 14th, and April 12th. Make sure to grab a UPS Chuck-A-Puck on these special nights as all proceeds will be going to Variety. For more information on Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis, visit www.varietystl.org

Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis is the exclusive charity that serves children with physical and mental disabilities in the Greater St. Louis region, each time they need assistance, from
infancy to the age of 21. Variety reaches 200,000 children annually and is known around the world as the entertainment industry's charity.

Website Update: New Features Continue to be Added!

Fans logging onto www.pihagatewayhockey.com will notice some new features being added daily to the website that once completed will stand in front of the inline hockey world.

New features include:
-Photo galleries (credit to Jackie Smith, Kenny Daleo, and John and Susan Lawing for the amazing photos. Information on how to purchase photos is below)
-PIHA Gateway TV updates: Includes television interviews with David Garland and other players as well as a draft party clip featuring MANY PIHA Gateway players and families!

Coming soon:
-Radio Show Online: In case you miss the weekly radio show "Get Inline: Your Source for Professional Inline Hockey in St. Louis" you can catch the show on the website.
...plus stats, standings, scores, new news features, and much, much more coming soon.

More information on our photographers:
Jackie Smith www.photos-by-jackie.com
John and Susan Lawing (Lawing Photography) www.collages.net Latest games:
USERNAME: PIHA-01-13-08AAA
USERNAME: PIHA-01-13-08MINOR
USERNAME: PIHA-01-13-08PRO
The password for all of the sites is: 7405
Also a special thanks to Kenny Daleo who has been snapping some great photos as well.
Our photographers are excellent! Make sure to purchase photos of their sites and show your support.

A Look Ahead to NEXT WEEKEND (January 25th and 26th)

The first 500 fans to each game this weekend will get a great coupon from either CFM/Shell or On the Run Mobil!

Of course FREE 180 Energy drink will be provided for fans 13+ and UPS Chuck-A-Puck will make a splash with great prizes including a video-ready IPOD Nano!

Fri, Jan 25th: Police and Firemen Appreciation Night!

Friday January 25th at the Matteson Triplex
The Game: Midwest Tornados at St. Louis Cobras
The Times: 8:00 PM Pro with Minor Pro at 6:30 PM with AAA following Pro
The Fun: Police and Firemen will be on hand to hang out wit the kids who can meet real life hereos! Make sure to keep an eye out for the SPECIAL halftime show that will not be one to be missed.

Sat, Jan 26th: Variety Night **NOTE TIME CHANGE**

Saturday January 25th at Midwest Sport Hockey
The Game: River City Whalers at Midwest Tornados
The Times: Pro begins at 8:30 PM with Minor Pro at 7:00 PM and AAA following PRO! NOTE: Everything is ONE HOUR later than originally scheduled!
The Fun: Variety kids will be in the house to sing the national anthem and meet the players! All proceeds from Chuck-A-Puck will go directly to Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis.

Tickets to all games are only $5 with kids 8-and-under ALWAYS Free! Log onto www.pihagatewayhockey.com for more information!

PIHA Gateway Radio Show: "Get Inline: Your Source for Professional Inline Hockey in St. Louis will be LIVE at 2:00 PM THIS SUNDAY on 1380 AM (the show will return to the normal 1-2 PM Saturday slot the following week)!

Make sure to tune in and learn all about PIHA Gateway and other inline hockey around St. Louis and the United States with host David Garland. Make sure to call in and be LIVE on the air.

Fans can call in by dialing 314-969-1380 in St. Louis and 1-800-491-1380 nationwide!

SPECIAL TIME AND DAY THIS WEEKEND: 2-3 PM SUNDAY Janaury 20th! Topics include a look at youth hockey in the area and much, much more!

PIHA Gateway LLC was formed to create a highly organized, grassroots-based, entertaining and professional inline hockey league with the goals of developing a loyal fan base, introducing newcomers to inline hockey, growing the sport at all levels, supporting local communities, and bringing inline hockey to the next the level.
-Highly organized
-Incredible presentation
-Fan friendly AFFORDABLE sports experience
-Integrated media approach (Internet, TV, radio, Podcasting, Newsletters)
-Fun entertainment for families and fans of all ages
- High accessibility of professional athletes
-Support of local charities and organizations
-Supported by businesses that want to see our sport and community flourish

Visit our website at www.pihagatewayhockey.com

Call into the radio show this Saturday plus all kinds of PIHA action in the STL!

2008-01-09T18:43:00.001-06:00

Ready for awesome hockey, live music, entertainment, and IPOD Nano?
Three nights and days of hockey action including debut of the Chicago Untouchables!
St. Louis, MO - January 9th, 2008 -

Hockey fans in St. Louis this weeked will certainly get their fix of fun. For the first weekend all season, PIHA fanatics will be treated to three days and nights of fun starting with the Cobras and Whalers on Friday night at Omni. The much anticipated debut of the Chicago Untouchables will occur on Saturday night at the Matteson Triplex vs. the Cobras. In case you missed it, the Untouchables will put on an encore performance for a special Sunday game vs. the Southside Snipers at All American.

Special guests, giveaways, performances, and discounts will occur throughout the weekend for fans of all ages! Last week TWO fans won flatscreen televisions! This weekend will you be the one to walk out with an brand new IPOD NANO?!?!

The first 500 fans to each game this weekend will get a great coupon from either CFM/Shell or On the Run Mobil!

Of course FREE 180 Energy drink will be provided for fans 13+ and UPS Chuck-A-Puck will make a splash with great prizes including a video-ready IPOD Nano!

Friday Night: Omni Youth/ Mobil Speedpass/Clownvis
Friday January 11th at Omni Sportsplex
The Game: St. Louis Cobras at River City Whalers
The Times: 8:00 PM Pro with Minor Pro at 6:30 PM with AAA following Pro
The Fun: He is part clown and part Elvis! CLOWNVIS will be on hand to put on a singing performance and entertain the crowd! Attention kids: make sure to come out and enter the FREE drawing for a FREE session of hockey at Omni. In addition, all kids that sign up on Friday night for their next hockey session will get $10 off and a free Blues hat. Fans will also get sign up for a free Mobil SPEEDPASS to make your gas-purchasing much easier.

Saturday: Mobil Speedpass and Untouchables!
Saturday January 12th at Matteson Triplex
The Game: Chicago Untouchables at St. Louis Cobras
The Times: Pro begins at 7:30 PM with Minor Pro at 6:00 PM and AAA (Whalers vs. Cobras) following PRO!
The Fun: Fans can pick up a FREE Mobil SPEEDPASS plus chuck your puck to win an IPOD Nano. Other surprises!

Sunday Special: 1380 Game of the Month/AZ ONE!
Sunday January 13th at All American Sports Mall
The Game: Chicago Untouchables at Southside Snipers
The Times: Pro 2:30 PM and Minor Pro at 1:00 PM. Come early for AAA (Cobras vs. Snipers) at 12:30 PM
The Fun: AZ ONE will be LIVE in performance! These talented ladies are worth the price of admission alone plus some! Kids make sure to pick up 1380 goodies while your parents sign up for a FREE Mobil Speedpass!

Tickets to all games are only $5 with kids 8-and-under ALWAYS Free! Log onto www.pihagatewayhockey.com for more information!

Two Flatscreen Televisions Won Last Weekend!
Congratulations to our two winners of the flatscreens this past weekend (photo left taken by Ken Daleo)! For awesome photos from the entire weekend, check out www.photos-by-jackie.com!

PIHA Gateway Radio Show: "Get Inline: Your Source for Professional Inline Hockey in St. Louis will be LIVE at 1:00 PM THIS SATURDAY on 1380 AM!

Make sure to tune in and learn all about PIHA Gateway and other inline hockey around St. Louis and the United States with host David Garland. Make sure to call in and be LIVE on the air. We will be discussing last week's games, the Chicago Untouchables looming debut, the history of pro inline hockey, and much, much, more! Special guests include Brian Tucker (Director of Game Operations) plus one more guest TBD! If you have a musical act or think you have what it takes to be a halftime performer, you will DEFINITELY want to catch the show!

Fans can call in by dialing 314-969-1380 in St. Louis and 1-800-419-1380 nationwide!

Tune in EVERY WEEK from 1-2 PM (CST) on Saturday for the latest and greatest in inline hockey.

Monkey Invasion

2008-01-03T18:17:00.000-06:00

No Monkeying Around: Improved Cincinnati Squad Visits Snipers/Tornados THIS WEEKEND!
Friday at All American and Saturday at All American AND Midwest Sport Hockey!

The Holidays are over and it is freezing outside; however, the rinks will be heating up in St. Louis weekend as the Cincinnati Flying Monkeys make their way to town for a weekend of fun. This year's Monkey team has the same crazy orange and teal jerseys but a new look on the rink. Playing the Tornados tough was the first for the Monkeys to become a contender in the talent-loaded PIHA Gateway Division. This weekend features endless entertainment and fun starting Friday night at All American!

The first 500 fans to each game this weekend will get a great coupon from either CFM/Shell or On the Run Mobil!

Of course FREE 180 Energy drink will be provided for fans 13+ and UPS Chuck-A-Puck will make a splash with great prizes!

Friday Night: Mobil Speedpass Night
Friday January 4th at All American Sports Mall
The Game: Cincinnati Flying Monkeys at Southside Snipers
The Times: 9:30 PM Pro with Minor Pro at 8:00 PM and a special 7:30 PM AAA Game (Snipers vs. Whalers)
The Fun: Super Shot Halftime fans will be randomly chosen from the crowd to shoot for great prizes and also UPS Chuck-A-Puck! Mobil Speedpass Night sign up for a FREE MOBIL SPEEDPASS and get a free Mobil keychain!

Saturday: Skate With The Pros!
Saturday January 5th at All American Sports Mall
The Game: Cincinnati Flying Monkeys at Southside Snipers
The Times: Special afternoon start with Pro at 2:30 PM and Minor Pro at 1:00 PM and a 12:30 PM AAA Game (Snipers vs. Tornados)
The Fun: Super Shot Halftime fans will be randomly chosen from the crowd to shoot for great prizes and also UPS Chuck-A-Puck! In addition, BRING YOUR SKATESto skate with the Snipers Pro team immediately following the second pro game.

Saturday Night: PIHA Price Is Right!
Saturday January 5th at Midwest Sport Hockey
The Game: Cincinatti Flying Monkeys at Midwest Tornados
The Times: Pro at 8:00 PM with Minor Pro at 6:30 PM stay late for AAA (vs. Whalers)
The Fun: PIHA Gateway PRICE IS RIGHT! Make sure to play Chuck-A-Puck at halftime. The winners will get to compete in a showcase showdown. One fan WILL BE LEAVING WITH A FLATSCREEN TV GUARANTEED!!!!!

Tickets to all games are only $5 with kids 8-and-under ALWAYS Free! Log onto www.pihagatewayhockey.com for more information!

PIHA Gateway Radio Show: "Get Inline: Your Source for Professional Inline Hockey in St. Louis debuts at 1:00 PM THIS SATURDAY on 1380 AM!

Make sure to tune in and learn all about PIHA Gateway and other inline hockey around St. Louis and the United States with host David Garland. Special guest interview with River City Whaler and Team USA player JP Beilsten.

Tune in EVERY WEEK from 1-2 PM on Saturday for the latest and greatest in inline hockey.

Snipers/Cobras Photos, Sniper Opening Weekend Preview, Brotherly Love

2007-12-17T14:42:00.000-06:00

type in: www.collages.net
click on: view an event
user name: PIHA12-14-07
password: 7405
log in: “your e-mail”
click on: games or web show

Please note each time the username will be: PIHA and
the date. There will no space after PIHA and
month-date-year (using two numbers for each, i.e.,
00-00-00 month-date-year

The final shots (Snipers in last year's yellow jerseys) are the AAA game. The photos of are Pro and AAA.

Snipers Opening Weekend THIS WEEKEND: So much fun that one night just wouldn’t cut it...

PIHA Gateway and Southside Snipers proudly present Snipers Opening Weekend brought to you by CFM/Shell. Come watch the defending PIHA Gateway Champions take on the St. Louis Cobras on Friday Night and Midwest Tornados on Saturday night in a rematch of last year’s championship game. Entertainment includes:

-First 500 fans on both nights will get a great coupon courtesy of CFM/Shell!
-FREE Sniper schedule magnets on Friday night and FREE CFM mugs on Saturday night!
-Bring in your ticket stub to St. Louis Pizza & Wings to get HALF OFF a pizza.
-Chance to win a FLAT SCREEN TV and other prizes during UPS Chuck-A-Puck
-Free 180 Energy Drink to get you energized!
-Look for prize packs including FREE Pepsi products, car washes, Tour Hockey hats, etc.
-Kids can get free autographs from the players!
-Great halftime show on both nights featuring 8-and-under and 10-and-under all stars.
-Post-game party at Van Patrick’s at All American for fans 21+ which includes great drink/food specials.

Friday Night: Pro games begin at 8:00 PM (Minor Pro at 6:30 PM and stay late for AAA)
Saturday Night: Pro games begin at 7:30 PM (Minor Pro at 6:00 PM and stay late for AAA)

The entire evening only costs $5 and kids 8-and-under are always free. Season tickets will be on sale throughout the evening which includes gifts from our sponsors. Make sure to visit our website at www.pihagatewayhockey.com
All American is located at: 11133 Lindbergh Business Ct. St. Louis, MO 63123

Finally an article:

Brotherly Love
PIHA Gateway a family affair on and off the rink
By David Garland

A costly turnover at center finds its way onto the stick of Whaler sniper Danny Daleo. In a blink of an eye the pass is sent forward to a teammate and in the back of the net. It was almost as though Danny new exactly where to pass to puck as though there was some connection between him and the recipient of his perfect dish. That is because Danny “dangles” Daleo was making a pass he has made for years, to his brother Kenny. There is no doubt that special connections exist in the sport of hockey. Hull and Oates were a prominent duo that dominated for the St. Louis Blues in the early 90’s; however, there is something special about ACTUAL brothers playing hockey together. Perhaps it is the history: the battles in the driveway before and after dinner. Perhaps it is the rivalry: competing for spots on same team or just trying to be better than each other. But of all the tangibles, the most interesting connection is chemistry. Watch two brothers on the rink and they can often find each other without looking. They just know where to pass the puck or what their brother is going to do. In the PIHA Gateway division, these connections come to life on a nightly basis as TEN sets of brothers play in the league this year.

Some duos play together on the same team. Kenny (27 years old) and Danny Daleo (25) can be seen as a lethal offensive set on the River City Whalers often playing on the same line. Although differently talented players, often fans refer to them simply as “The Daleos”. Down I-70, the Cobra family connection between Ryan Marchand (Forward) and Brandon Marchand (Defenseman) runs even deeper as their father Chris “Pops” Marchand coaches the team. With a four year age difference, Brandon and Ryan haven’t played together in years until the inception of PIHA Gateway in 2006.

Phil and Chris Hausmann make the drive from Cahokia, IL to be a large part of the Southside Snipers Minor Pro team. Relatively unknown in the St. Louis hockey scene, the Hausmann’s have made a steady impact on the league both on and off the rink with talented sticks and helping with the community. Josh and Jeremy Bruce also fall into the category of complete performers. The duo works together flawlessly on the rink and lends a helping hand throughout the St. Louis area. The league named them co-recipients of the “Commitment to Community Award” for the 2006-2007 season.

Tony Merkel played in 2006-2007 for the Southside Snipers which inspired younger Kenny Merkel to tryout for the 2007-2008 season. When younger Kenny was drafted by the River City Whalers, the Whalers were persistent in acquiring Tony via trade to keep the boys under one roof.

The tallest of brothers, Eric and Kyle Middendorf, both tower over the competition for the Southside Snipers Minor Pro team. Eric, “the shorter one”, who stands over 6’3” and Kyle were instrumental to the Southside Snipers Minor Pro championship run in 2007. This year Eric is playing both Minor Pro and AAA with the Snipers making sure to play with two of his family members on AAA including Kyle and newly appointed Snipers AAA coach, father Don Middendorf.

Finally, three sets of brothers are playing in the same organization but on different teams. With Pros being a minimum of 18-years-old and Minor Pros having to celebrate their sixteenth birthday before lacing them up, some brothers, if for no other reason, are separated by birth. Although younger brother Brent recently turned 18, Blake and Brent Propp spend time both together and apart on the St. Louis Cobras. Blake is a standout on the Pro team and younger brother Brent is spending time in both the Pros and Minors as he is being groomed for the future. Also on the Cobras, Shane Wilson skates with the Pro team while younger brother Tommy (the youngest player in the league) is a sparkplug with Cobras Minors. Physical presence Ryan and Eric Dauernheim skate in West County with the Midwest Tornados Minor Pro and AAA teams respectively.

“Is that Blake or Brent?” a fan looks through his program this past Saturday night trying to decipher the two similar-looking and similar-playing brothers. These questions among others are not uncommon at the rinks this year. Even Chicago may have a TRIO of brothers (The Costanza’s) when they open PIHA Gateway play in January. Want to show your young ones about the importance of family sticking together? Check out a PIHA Gateway game and you will see real life examples set to the tune of professional inline hockey.

Win A Flat Screen TV Friday Night at Snipers vs. Cobras

2007-12-11T15:17:00.000-06:00

Snipers vs. Cobras on Friday December 14th: Win a Flat Screen TV on Cobra Youth Night!

Event Preview:

On Friday December 14th, the St. Louis Cobras will host the defending PIHA Gateway Champion Southside Snipers at the Matteson Triplex on Cobra Youth Night. The Pro games begin at 8:00 PM and fans are encouraged to come early for Minor Pro (6:30 PM) and stay late for AAA. As a special promotion, all youth Cobra players who tried out for ANY youth Cobras team will get to attend the games for FREE and get autographs from the pros! In addition to the BEST INLINE HOCKEY IN THE WORLD, fans will be treated to plenty of entertainment including:

- A Chance to win a FLAT SCREEN TELEVISION during UPS Chuck-A-Puck!
-Need energy? Get energized with FREE 180 Energy Drink!
-Prize packs including FREE 12-packs of Pepsi products, car washes, and Tour hockey hats for select fans.
-Stick around for for the “Mini Cobras” playing a 10-minute game at halftime.
-Kids bring your pens, grab a free autograph book, and head to the Pepsi Autograph Booth to meet your favorite player!

...plus more surprises!!! Admission is only $5 and kids 8-and-under are always FREE. Season tickets will be on sale throughout the evening ($50 for your favorite team’s home AND away games and $75 for an All Access League Pass to every PIHA Gateway game plus a great gift from our sponsors!) Visit our website: www.pihagatewayhockey.com.

The Matteson Triplex is located at: 3051 Industrial Park Place West St. Peters, MO 63376

Game Preview:
In the Pro division, both the Southside Snipers and St. Louis Cobras are coming off winless weekends. The Cobras, after a hot start which included a mauling of the River City Whalers, were snake bit last weekend against the stifling Midwest Tornados who held the Cobras to only one goal in two games. Look for Cobras offense to pick it up against the Snipers. With talent including “Johnny Mac”, Jeff Hill, Brandon Marchand, and other explosive offensive weapons, it will be difficult to keep the Cobras off the scoreboard. On the other side of the rink, the Snipers got off to a slow start against the River City Whalers who avenged last year’s playoff elimination at the hands of the Snipers. Although the Snipers lost both games by only one goal, the normal Sniper defensive shutdown showed some cracks that will have to improve this weekend.

Who is hot?
St. Louis Cobras: Jeff Hill (3g 2a) leads the Cobras in offensive production
Southside Snipers: Jeremy Scott (1g) with increased playing time this year will be an impact player with the Snipers.

In Minor Pro, the undefeated Snipers take on a Cobras team heating up after finding the net five times against the Midwest Tornados in the second game this past weekend. Damion Matteson, returning from injury, recording a hat-trick in his first game of the season. The Snipers AAA team lost a close overtime game against the Whalers and will be looking to brothers Eric and Kyle Middendorf to lead them past the Cobras who have numerous talented offensive weapons including their very own set of brothers: Josh and Jeremy Bruce.

Travis Tornado
A special feature by James Lambert

Midwest Tornados sweep St. Louis Cobras; Fudge named Pepsi Star of the Game twice

Travis Fudge scored three goals and put up five points as the Midwest Tornados swept the St. Louis Cobras 2-0 and 4-1 on Saturday night.

BALLWIN, Mo. - The Midwest Tornados opened the season with a doubleheader sweep of the visiting St. Louis Cobras in PIHA Gateway action Saturday night at Midwest Sport Hockey. Travis Fudge scored twice to lead the Tornados to a 2-0 win in Game 1, and also had points on three of Midwest 's four goals in the 4-1 Game 2 triumph.
Fudge and the defending regular-season division champion Tornados were outstanding at both ends of the floor Saturday night. The Tornados enjoyed a 23-9 shots-on-goal edge in Game 1, building a 2-0 halftime lead on two goals by Fudge while outshooting St. Louis 12-2. At one point during the second half, the shot tally was 18-4.

Jake Menzel earned the shutout, highlighted by a crucial early-second-half glove save of a point-blank backhand bid by Ryan Marchand.

In Game 2, Midwest goalie James Cash, the 2007 PIHA Gateway Most Valuable Goaltender, stopped 19 of 20 shots to lead his team to a 4-1 victory.

The Cobras took the early lead when John McGuinness scored just 1:23 in. But it was the only goal the Cobras would score all night. From a first half full of scoring chances for both teams, the Tornados would emerge with a 2-1 halftime lead thanks not to Fudge's goalscoring, but to his playmaking.

Late in the first half, Fudge and rookie Patrik Wuennenberg failed to convert on a 2-on-1, as Wuennenberg chose to shoot from the right wing instead of attempting a pass to Fudge in the slot. Wuennenberg's wrist shot was over the net. But the Tornados quickly regained, regrouped, and broke in 3-on-2. Fudge attacked down the right wing, pulled the puck wide, and found Wuennenberg, the third man in, at the top of the "triangle." With the advantage of a better scoring angle -- straight down the center lane -- Wuennenberg buried his first goal as a PIHA Pro to tie the game 1-1 with 2:19 left in the first half.

In the waning seconds of the half, Fudge set up Drew McCann on the doorstep, and McCann broke the tie and gave the Tornados a lead they would not relinquish.

Kyle Gouge put Midwest ahead 3-1 at 5:29 of the second half.

Fudge's shorthanded empty-netter with :31 to play was the third goal and fifth point of the evening for the Springfield , Mo. , native.

NOTES / ANGLES / OPINIONS

The only weakness the Tornados showed Saturday night was a shockingly futile 0-for-5 performance on the power play. The Cobras penalty kill, featuring Brandon and Ryan Marchand and goalies Brian Coleman and Steve Reed, deserves much of the credit for that.

Other than the power-play struggles, Midwest is a machine; maybe even better than last season. To hold the talented Cobras to just nine Game 1 shots on goal was very impressive. And in Game 2, Cash showed that his MVG '06-07 season was no fluke. Gouge, George Collins, and Mike Inouye are dangerous new offensive weapons. So far, the Tornados look like the most balanced team in the division.

The Cobras played better than the result would seem to indicate, but long stretches of puck-possession dominance by Fudge, Gouge, and Brandon Barnette, particularly in Game 1, kept St. Louis from sustaining an attack.

In Game 2, Cash was the biggest difference. Following McGuinness' goal, Cash shut out the Cobras for the remaining 22:37 of game time, stopping 17 shots during that span.

Cobras netminder Steve Reed put on a performance in Game 2 that may have been the best of his PIHA career, despite the loss. Reed's '06-07 season ended in disappointing fashion when he lost to the Tornados during the playoffs back in April despite being spotted an early 2-0 lead. But upon returning to the same rink for the first time since, Reed bounced back strong and gave the Cobras a chance to win. He was under heavy fire all night long, and ended up stopping 21 shots.

But when it comes down to it, Fudge took control, and showed why he is one of the best roller hockey players alive, when his energy and athleticism are channeled in the right direction. Fudge was more than just a sniper last night; he also played an exceptional game on the defensive end. And, of course, he notched five of the nine points scored by the Tornados. Gouge, McCann, Wuennenberg, and Nick Syrigos had the other four.

Friday is 80's night, Win an Air Hockey tale on Saturday night, Opening night recap

2007-12-04T19:01:00.001-06:00

Friday December 7th: 80’s Night at Omni Saturday December 8th: Win an air hockey table at Queeny!

Looking towards this weekend: “80’s Night” Friday night at Omni and “Mite Nite” Saturday night at Queeny Park.

Remember the 80's? Side ponytails, denim jackets, plastic jewelry, horrible sweaters, and*stone washed jeans? Time to BUST THEM BACK OUT for the River City Whalers home opener this Friday night (December 7th) at the Omni Sportsplex. Fans will be treated to the BEST INLINE HOCKEY IN THE WORLD and great prizes for fans wearing 80's costumes including a Saved by the Bell DVD and 80's music.* Other exciting events include:
-Special 80's version of UPS Chuck-A-Puck
*-80's music all night long with DJ/MC Andy Zilch
-Drink Specials for fans 21+ (get a free beer if you purchase a bucket)
-Prize packs including FREE 12-packs of Pepsi products, car washes, Tour hockey hats, and more.
-Need energy? Get energized with FREE 180 Energy Drink!
-Kids bring your pens, grab a free autograph book, and head to the Pepsi Autograph Booth to meet your favorite player!
...plus more surprises!!!

The hockey action will be fierce when the defending champion Southside Snipers visit the River City Whalers featuring JP Beilsten. The pro games start at 8:00 PM. Come early for the Minor Pro games at 6:30 PM and stay late for AAA following the Pros!

The Omni Sportsplex is located at: 4160 Industrial Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376

"Mite Nite" is going to be a blast on Saturday night! Saturday night at Queeny Park the Tornados will be opening up at home against the Cobras. The theme for the evening is "mite nite" and it will be a blast with the little 10-and-unders in the house. The kids will be playing a 15-minute mini-game at halftime and lining up for autographs from players at the Pepsi Autograph Booth.
-Midwest Sport Hockey will be rocking with FREE 180 energy drink
-Awesome UPS Jobs Chuck-A-Puck promotion:* TWO banners will be laid out on the floor and fans will have a chance to throw chuck-a-pucks for prizes. Land on the UPS banner and you will win a prize pack and gift certificate (to be announced where) and if you land on the special red area of the Tour banner you win an AIR HOCKEY TABLE which you can take home that night!

-This will be a great on-the-rink match up at all levels and the hockey will speak for itself. There will be PIHA Gateway prize packs and also other fun interactive games and giveaways. Pro games begin at 7:30 PM after the Minor Pros face-off at 6:00 PM. Stay late for AAA following pro!

Midwest Sport Hockey is located at 550 Weidman Rd. Ballwin, MO 63011

Tickets to all games are only $5 and kids 8-and-under are ALWAYS FREE~

Season tickets on sale at all games in December!
Our new website is now partially up! Many more sections will be added with tons of information but for now you can see the "skeleton". The address is www.pihagatewayhockey.com.

Professional Inline Hockey in St. Louis Opens Season Two By Lighting The Lamp
The Cobras hosted over 500 people on December 1st in battle with the Whalers.

December 4th, 2007- St. Louis, MO- The jerseys arrived, the players waiting anxiously, the fans enjoyed free BBQ and autographs while at last PIHA Gateway season two dropped the puck on an incredible night of fun and action at the Matteson Triplex. A lively crowd packed the house at the Triplex despite other obvious other entertainment options (Mizzou football and Blues hockey at home) to watch PIHA Gateway season two unfold with a red-worthy performance. A red-worthy performance, you ask? Besides fantastic giveaways from Pepsi and Tour Hockey, the professional atmosphere at the rink was heightened by new goal lights (which light up along with a siren after goals are scored) installed by Rick Matteson. Now the term, “the red light goes on” is truly applicable to PIHA. The rink was buzzing with kids getting autographs and UPS chuck-a-pucks, fans making predictions, refs talking with coaches, and the MC/DJ Andy Zilch entertaining the crowd with a combination of high-energy music and classic organ tunes. Once the puck hit the floor, the season truly began to unfold.

PRO: The St. Louis Cobras (2-0-0) huge off-season acquisitions paid off whole-heartedly in the Pro division. Jeff Hill, John McGuinness, and Matt Johnson along with the other new Cobras all delivered on their debut night. In game one, Blake Propp turned on the first red light of the season off a perfect pass from Jeff Hill just 1:35 into the game. The back-and-forth first period saw the first three shots of the season go in with the Cobras netting two and the Whalers one. St. Louis was able to defeat River City 5-2 with goals by Brandon Marchand (2), Propp, Jeff Perkins, and an empty-net goal by Jeff Hill. Brian Coleman was sharp in net for the Cobras turning away 17 of 19 shots to record his first win of the season. The shorthanded Whalers (0-2-0) (without the services of Team USA All Star JP Beilsten and high-flying Kenny Daleo) got help on the scoreboard from Minor Pro call-up Eric Leitman and hard-shooting defenseman Danny Frey. Mike Browne, making his pro debut, picked up the loss for the Whalers despite an incredible glove save in the first period robbing Blake Propp of a sure goal.

Key Player: Blake Propp. The second-year player out of St. Charles, MO had 1 goal and 2 assists.

Key Moment: Jeff Perkins perfect shot under the bar on a two-on-one put the Cobras up 2-0 just 2:12 into the contest

In game two, John “Johnny Mac” McGuinness and Jeff Hill took over the scoring in a 6-2 Cobras victory to complete the sweep. Mac, the heralded 18-year-old from New York known for his scoring ability and lighting fast hands, showed the crowd why he has a fantastic reputation by netting two perfect goals as well as adding an assist. Jeff Hill added two goals and Jason Shields and Brandon Marchand also contributed on the scoresheet for the Cobras. Florida import and rising star Mike Thiefault had a goal and numerous other opportunities (stymied by winning goaltender Steve Reed) for the Whalers. Bud Mueller converted a late pass from Dan Daleo to add a tally for River City. Craig Bremerkamp made 21 saves in a losing effort for River City. Bremerkamp, traded from the Southside Snipers in the off season, was making his pro debut.

Key Player: Johnny Mac showed the speed and shot with 2 goals and an assist.

Key Moment: Jason Shields' "changeup" goal slipped in to give the Cobras an early lead.

Minor Pro: The River City Whalers (2-0-0) earned two victories over the Cobras (0-2-0) in Minor Pro action winning the first game 2-1 behind solid goaltending of Joe Colmo and Greg Owens shut the door on the Cobras in game two with a 3-0 shutout. Josh Bryson was particularly strong for the Whalers with three points (2 goals 1 assist) in two games. The Whalers also got help from the Merkel brothers (Ken and Tony) as well as Eric Leitman who scored goals in two divisions on Saturday. The Cobras received strong goaltending from Gerald Addison and Brett Mertens, but the only St. Louis player to solve the Whalers goaltenders was Brent Propp.

AAA: The first-ever AAA game came down to the final moment when Josh Buehrig of the River City Whalers (1-0-0) beat St. Louis Cobras (0-1-0) goaltender Brett Mertens with just 5.8 seconds left in the game. The goal broke a solid goaltending battle between Mertens and Joe Colmo who had kept the score tied at one after goals by River City’s Kirk Huff and the Cobras Jason Doza.

Catch the online clip of David Garland (and PIHA players) on STL TV’s “Best of the STL” recorded on October 24th: http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/...l-10-24-07.wmv
(skip to the last few minutes of the clip)

PIHA Gateway and Mizzou

2007-11-27T15:08:00.001-06:00

Mizzou Tiger fan?

Stick around this Saturday after the Pro games to watch the Tigers on TV at the Triplex! $20 all you can drink beer and TWO bands live in concert.

Don't miss PIHA Gateway opening night this Saturday December 1st at the Matteson Triplex. Whalers and Cobras will be facing off with festivities starting at 3PM, games starting at 4PM, and then fun into the night!

Opening Night Is Coming!!!

2007-11-19T01:36:00.000-06:00

PIHA Gateway Opening Night Set For December 1st
Six nights of games highlight a busy December in St. Louis
By David Garland

The training camps are heating up, the tickets are at the printer, and the rinks are being prepared for an opening month sure to shock the PIHA record books. On December 1st at 4:00 PM, the River City Whalers will visit the St. Louis Cobras at the Matteson Triplex to kickoff the second season of PIHA Gateway. With a full entertainment lineup being released shortly, the 1000+ fans will be in for a unique and exhilarating inline hockey spectacle. Tickets are only $5 (includes AAA, Minor Pro, and Pro games) and season tickets will be available for sale ($50 for season tickets and $75 for a League Pass). The first 500 fans will receive a fantastic On the Run Mobil coupon and keep an eye out for the 180 Energy Booth and UPS Jobs Chuck-A-Puck!

With the season facing off shortly, preparations have been going on behind the scenes at the PIHA Gateway offices in St. Louis. A media blitz has resulted in numerous articles including a recent feature in the St. Louis Business Journal. In addition, PIHA Gateway will be advertising in numerous St. Louis publications. Keep your eyes peeled! The “PIHA Gateway Street Team” is ready to launch with a combination of staff, promotions models, and players. Look for the street team giving away gifts from sponsors and promoting the league throughout the St. Louis area. Stop and say hi if you see the team at a mall, movie theatre, grocery store, or bar near you! They will be spreading PIHA Gateway EVERYWHERE!

Did you know that every game night in St. Louis will have a theme this year? After each team completes their opening night, check www.pihagatewayhockey.com for the nightly themes that may include for example an 80’s night. Stoned-washed jeans and side ponytails are a must. Speaking of www.pihagatewayhockey.com, our new website will be launching in just a couple of weeks. The new state-of-the-art website will set the standard in inline hockey for ease-of-use and cool design.

As team training camps are completed, rosters will be released shortly including the Cincinnati Flying Monkeys and Chicago Untouchables.

See you on December 1st!!!

Feel The Draft

2007-11-04T19:52:00.000-06:00

Feel The Draft

Over 500 attend 2008 PIHA Gateway Draft Party

With the second PIHA Gateway season kicking off on December 1st, over 500 inline hockey enthusiasts converged at Midwest Sport Hockey in Queeny Park on November 3rd, 2007. Guests were treated to food catered in by D. Marie’s, Pepsi products, and an evening’s worth of entertainment including the Tour Hockey Draft Raffle featuring the extremely cool and unique Cobalt Q skates, a live performance by
Jellydogg, and a video presentation. Over 130 players were drafted onto the PIHA Gateway St. Louis teams in front of friends, family, and fans. The four St. Louis teams also unveiled their new logos courtesy of Tour Hockey at the Draft Party. With an updated sleek and modern look, the four St. Louis teams will certainly stand out in the world of sports. With Bob Carroll as the MC and sponsors including Pepsi
Americas, On the Run-Mobil, CFM Shell, UPS (www.upsjobs.com), Tour Hockey, US Bank, Jeff Michelman and appearances by the Arch Rival Roller Girls, Tour President Walt Frazier, and members of the St. Louis Variety Club there was a little something for everyone at the event. Finally, in a surprise HUGE announcement, PIHA Gateway revealed a new sponsorship with Anheuser-Busch’s energy drink 180.

Photos from the draft party available starting November 17th at www.collages.net (Username PIHA, Password: 7405)

2007 Awards:
Organization of the Year: Midwest Tornados
Champions Pro Division: Southside Snipers
Champions Minor Division: Southside Snipers
MVP Pro Division: Tommy Bruce (Southside Snipers)
MVG Pro Division: James Cash (Midwest Tornados)
Commitment To Community: Josh and Jeremy Bruce (St. Louis Cobras)
MVP Minor Division: PJ Tallo (Southside Snipers)
MVG Minor Division: Craig Bremerkamp (Southside Snipers)

2008 First Round Draft Picks:
St. Louis Cobras (two picks acquired from River City Whalers): Jeff Hill, John McGuinness, and Matt Johnson
River City Whalers: First round draft picks traded to St. Louis Cobras for Mark Ell and Jeff Mobley
Midwest Tornados: Bill Scalise and Kyle Gouge (acquired from Cobras)
Southside Snipers: JJ McAtee and Todd Hoeferlin

What’s next?

Season tickets are officially on sale! Tickets are available for $50 (includes team of your choice’s home AND away games). In addition, League Passes are available for $75 (includes all access to all PIHA Gateway games in St. Louis). Both season tickets and league passes include great coupons from our sponsors such as free car washes!

The only way to get into the action and get a season ticket is to email pihagateway@gmail.com or visit www.pihagatewayhockey.com. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, Discover).

Want to become a bigger part of PIHA Gateway? You can purchase an ad in our adbook (ads must be received by November 21st). Email pihagateway@gmail.com for details or visit our website at www.pihagatewayhockey.com.

The 2007-2008 PIHA Gateway schedule will be released in its entirety this week! Mark your calendars for what will prove to be the BIGGEST opening night in PIHA history: December 1st, 2007 when the River City Whalers will visit the St. Louis Cobras at the Matteson Triplex (special 4 PM start).

Another Television Interview and Draft Party Details Announced!

2007-10-23T14:29:00.000-06:00

Inline Hockey fans can tune in this Wednesday October 24th for a LIVE interview with PIHA Gateway Director of Marketing and PR David Garland on the popular television show "Best of the STL"The one hour live variety show featuring a studio audience will air from 7 PM-8PM on STL TV (Channel 10 in St. Louis and check your local listings in St. Charles).

In addition, the exclusive interview on "Primetime Sports" continues to air this week as well!

The show airs at 6:30 PM, 9 PM, and 11 PM for seven days straight and ending on Monday, October 29th) on Channel 20 in the St. Louis area (Channel 18 in St. Charles beginning Wednesday).

PIHA Gateway Draft Party!
Draft Party Entertainment and Sponsorship List Announced
Over 500 guests will be in for an night of endless entertainment and fun on November 3rd.

The 2007-2008 Draft Party at Midwest Sport Hockey within Queeny Park is just around the corner and PIHA Gateway is proud to announce the exciting entertainment that will be occuring throughout the evening and offer a BIG thanks to all of our sponsors for making the Draft Party possible. Queeny Park will be rocking as soon as the doors open at 7:30 PM on Saturday November 3rd for what is sure to be the hockey party of the year in St. Louis.

Tour Hockey Draft Raffle

Throughout the evening guests will get to participate in an incredible raffle compliments of Tour Hockey. The big ticket items include the brand new top-secret never-been-seen " Cobalt Q Skates" that will be making their public debut in St. Louis. The skates which retail for over $450 will be one of the many fantastic items which also include the Code Carbon skate, Carbon GX Goalie skate, Aviator one piece stick, plus gear bags and hats.

Tickets for the raffle will be sold at the event with one ticket being just $2 and 8 for $10.

When you arrive at the event you will have a chance to walk the red carpet and be photographed in front of our red carpet banner featuring our great sponsors including On the Run Mobil, Wallis Companies, and UPS (www.upsjobs.com), and US Bank.

Dinner catered by D. Marie's, beer and wine will be served, and soft drinks/bottled water compliments of Pepsi.

Following 2007 Awards and the 2008 Draft with MC Bob Carroll, fans will have their first chance to purchase tickets and also advertisements for the 2007-2008 League Program.

As a special bonus, those who purchase season tickets or league passes on the night of the Draft Party will recieve a FREE high-end car wash compliments of CFM and Shell Oil!

Season Tickets: $50 and include all the HOME and AWAY games of your team of choice.

League Pass: $75 includes all access to EVERY PIHA Gateway game in St. Louis plus additional perks.

Payment accepted includes check, cash, or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover).

Jellydogg will be performing LIVE following the draft!

Can't get enough of sports on wheels? The Arch Rival Roller Girls will be in the house (St. Louis' all-female flat-track roller derby league). Make sure to mingle with a roller girl and get tickets to their championship on November 24th!

....plus MUCH MUCH MORE!

Thank you to our media partners and addition sponsors including:

STL Planning, SimpleCheapTravel, and TeamPages and of course Jeff Michelman from Stinson, Morrison, Hecker LLP.

Draft Party Schedule: November 3rd, 2007
Doors Open: 7:30 PM
Cocktail Hour/Dinner: 7:45 PM
Awards/Draft: 8:45 PM
Jellydogg will play following the completion of the draft
Tour Hockey Draft Raffle throughout the evening!

Dress for general public: Business Casual

Tickets for general public available at the door for $25 (includes dinner and two drink tickets). It is recommended you RSVP by October 27th to pihagateway@gmail.com.

Entrance is located off of the Weidman Entrance of Queeny Park in the very back at the top of the hill.

The address for Midwest Sport Hockey is:
570 Weidman Road
Ballwin, MO 63011

From I-270 and Manchester Rd. turn west on Manchester Rd. Turn north on Weidman Rd and continue to the entrance of Queeny Park (about 1/2 mile, entrance is on the right). Enter the park and continue on the main park road until it ends.

PIHA Gateway Television Interview

2007-10-21T13:01:00.000-06:00

PIHA GATEWAY INTERVIEW

A televised news segment on the PIHA Gateway division will air next week.

Posted: October 19, 2007 6:24PM; Updated: October 19, 2007 6:25PM

Stay tuned to television next week for an exclusive interview on "Primetime Sports" with PIHA Gateway Founder/Director of Marketing and Public Relations David Garland. Interviewed by Emmy-winning news anchor Randy Gardner, the interview offers a glimpse into the inline hockey scene in St. Louis and PIHA Gateway.

The show will air at 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m., and 11 p.m. for seven days straight (starting on Monday, October 22 and ending on Monday, October 29) on Channel 20 in the St. Louis area (Channel 18 in St. Charles beginning next Wednesday).

Draft Party Expected To Draw Over 500 People
The highly anticipated 2008 PIHA Gateway Draft Party has officially been announced, and it will take place on November 3 at Midwest Sport Hockey at Queeny Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The night will feature a catered dinner by D. Marie's, sponsor giveaways, drinks and cocktails, an awards presentation and high-energy draft, a live performance from the band Jellydogg and much, much, more.

Expected to draw over 500 people, including PIHA Gateway players, family, friends, general public, special guests and members of the St. Louis media, the 2008 Draft Party will be the sports party event of the year in St. Louis.

Fans will have their first chance to purchase season tickets and also mingle with the players. Tickets for the event are $25 for the general public (at the door) and the price includes dinner, two drink tickets, chance at door prizes and all kinds of surprises.
Those interested are advised to RSVP to pihagateway@gmail.com; however, tickets will be available at the door. The complete sponsor list/special guest appearance list will be released next week.

Draft Party Schedule:
Date: November 3
Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Hour/Dinner: 7:45 p.m.
Awards/Draft: 8:45 p.m.
Entertainment: Jellydogg will play following the completion of the draft
Dress for general public: Business Casual

Season Tickets
On sale officially at the Draft Party
Season Tickets: $50 (includes home and away games for your chosen team)
League Pass: $75; includes access to all PIHA Gateway games. Season ticket holders will receive numerous coupons at the Draft Party, including free car washes from CFM/Shell.

For more information, please visit the PIHA Gateway web site at www.pihagatewayhockey.com.

PIHA Gateway Announces 2008 Draft Party

2007-10-15T17:19:00.000-06:00

The highly anticipated 2008 PIHA Gateway Draft Party has officially been announced! On November 3rd, 2007 Midwest Sport Hockey at Queeny Park in St. Louis, Missouri will be rocking with excitement. The night will feature a catered dinner, sponsor giveaways, drinks and cocktails, an awards presentation and high-energy draft, a live performance from the band Jellydogg and much, much, more! Expected to draw over 500 people including PIHA Gateway players, family, friends, general public, and members of the St. Louis media, the 2008 Draft Party will be the sports party event of the year in St. Louis. Fans will have their first chance to purchase season tickets and also mingle amongst the players. Tickets for the event are $25 for the general public (at the door) and includes dinner, two drink tickets, chance at door prizes, and all kinds of surprises.

RSVP to pihagateway@gmail.com or call the PIHA Gateway Hotline (314) 769-9522 and leave a message.

Sponsorship list for the event will be released soon! Thank you to all of our supporters for making the event possible!

PIHA Gateway Tryouts Completed!

2007-10-05T15:01:00.000-06:00

PIHA Gateway recently completed tryouts for the second season of play.

Close to 150 players are now in the running for roster spots.

Best of luck to everyone who tried out during the draft process!

First Two Tryouts Draw Over 100 Players!

2007-09-30T13:43:00.000-06:00

Pro Inline hockey is back with a vengeance in St. Louis! Tryouts for the 2007-2008 season began this past Saturday at Midwest Sport Hockey where over 80 eager players took the floor to compete for roster spots. The high tempo and competitiveness carried over to the second tryout on Saturday night at Omni Sportsplex in St. Peters. Through two of four tryouts, over 100 unique players have hit the floor.

Players will get a couple of days off and then tryouts continue on Tuesday (All American) and Wednesday (Matteson Triplex) with both tryouts beginning at 7 PM. It is expected that when the smoke clears, over 200 players will be in the running for roster spots.

PIHA Gateway Announces 2007-2008 Tryouts!

2007-08-30T15:08:00.000-06:00

August 29th, 2007-St. Louis, Missouri- The Professional Inline Hockey Association’s Gateway Division (PIHA Gateway LLC) have officially announced tryouts for the second season of the professional inline hockey action. All 120+ roster spots are open for the 2007-2008 season and tryouts are expected to draw over 200 of the area’s top hockey players. All players are subject to an evaluation to be eligible for the 2007-2008 Draft. Players can register by printing off a registration form at www.pihagatewayhockey.com or visiting their local rink. Players who register before the first tryout will be given a special discount of $50 while walkups will be accepted for a fee of $60. Tryouts include four skates and to be considered for the draft, players must attend a minimum of one; however, it is in the best interest of players to attend as many as possible. All tryout information (including FAQ and what to bring/expect) is available online at www.pihagatewayhockey.com as well as at all four local rinks.

Tryout dates:
Friday September 28th @ Midwest Sport Hockey 7-9 PM
Saturday September 29th @ Omni Sportsplex 7-9 PM
Tuesday October 2nd @ All American Sports Mall 6-8 PM
Wednesday October 3rd @ Matteson Triplex 6-8 PM

PIHA Gateway 2007-2008: The Revolution Continues

2007-07-20T19:42:00.001-06:00

Keep checking the blog, www.pihagatewayhockey.com, and www.myspace.com/pihagateway.

Tons and tons of information will be coming soon including:

-Tryouts 2007-2008

-Player Protection Lists

-Awards Banquet 2006-2007/Draft Party 2007-2008

-New exciting surprises!

Information will be coming MID to LATE AUGUST 2007!

Junior State Wars Team DISCOUNT!!

2007-05-13T16:50:00.000-06:00

The good folks at State Wars Hockey are cutting us a break! It now costs (only for Junior division) only $175 (as opposed to the original $250)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Recap:
State Wars Junior tryouts THIS THURSDAY (May 17th) at the Omni Sportsplex. Open to all players living in Missouri that are birth year 1984-1988. Players must arrive by 10 PM for registration and please bring a dark and light jersey.

Due before the tryout is the $25 tryout fee (cash or made out to 'PIHA Gateway'). If selected for the team, a $175 check will be due for $175 (made out to State Wars Hockey). Please remember to bring TWO checks!

Some players will also given the option to play in the Men's Division which is $75 more (Normal Men's cost is $125).

A quick reminder that the tryout is mandatory to be on one of the two Missouri Junior teams and money is due the night of the tryout or unfortunately we will have to go the next player on the list.

Best of luck to everyone!

Team Missouri Junior Tryout Date!

2007-05-08T16:59:00.000-06:00

Team Missouri Junior Team Tryout!

This tryout is MANDATORY for ALL players interested in playing on Team Missouri's Junior Teams (two teams). You must be a Missouri resident and born between 1984-1988.

When: Thursday May 17th All players must be at the rink no later than 10 PM
Where: Omni Sportsplex located at
4160 Industrial Dr.
St. Peters , MO 63376 USA
What to bring:
1. A dark and light jersey
2. $25 Tryout fee (either cash or a check made out to 'PIHA Gateway')
3. Players will find out ON THURSDAY (after tryouts are completed)) if they have made a team. If you make a team, a check for $250 will be due (made out to 'State Wars Hockey'). If a player does not pay after being selected on Thursday night, they will forfeit their spot on the team.
Additional Information: Some players will be given the option to play on Team Missouri Men's Team as well. At registration (at 10 PM) please indicate whether you are interested in playing Men's as well. The fee for Men's is only $75 (as long as you are playing Juniors as well).

Additional Questions? Email pihagateway@gmail.com.

Team Missouri State Wars Tryout JUNIOR Division!

2007-05-07T23:57:00.000-06:00

Attention Missouri residents born between 1984-1988.

Team Missouri will be choosing TWO teams to compete this year at State
Wars in Chicago this August (check out www.statewarshockey.com).

We will be conducting a mandatory tryout for the Junior division;
however, it will NOT be this weekend during youth State Wars tryout.

Stay tuned for more information including fees, payment, tryouts, etc.

There will be a small tryout fee and the cost to play will be $250.
For those trying out, payment will be due the day of the tryout.

Thank you and keep checking your emails. Feel free to bring along
anyone that you think would fit the mold for Team Missouri!

Please let EVERYONE know about this. Thanks!

Snipers Supreme; Minor Playoff Information

2007-05-07T23:55:00.000-06:00

The Pikes Peak Prowlers rolled into town looking to take out the Southside Snipers this past weekend at All American Sports Mall. The Prowlers were met with a relentless Snipers attack and were sent back to Colorado after being defeated three games to one. The Snipers had many stars throughout the weekend including Phil Maroon who scored two shorthanded goals in the final game to ice the Western Conference Championship for the boys from the Southside. The Snipers will now head to the PIHA National Championship and face the grizzled Boston Roller Rats for PIHA Supremacy, prize money, and championship rings.
PIHA Gateway will be in action for one final event this season: The Minor Playoffs. Kicking off at 3 PM on Saturday, the Gateway teams will battle it out for the first EVER Gateway Minor Championship. On Mother’s Day (Sunday May 13th) a champion will be crowned.

Gateway Minor Playoffs

Semi Finals All Games SATURDAY May 12th

River City Whalers (3rd) at St. Louis Pythons (2nd) 3 PM at Matteson Triplex

Midwest Tornados (4th) at Southside Snipers (1st) 7:30 PM at All American

Championship "Mother's Day Madness"

If Snipers win 2 PM All American

If Pythons win and Snipers lose Noon Matteson Triplex

If Pythons and Snipers lose TBD Omni Sportsplex

Southside Snipers to Host Western Conference Championship!

2007-04-29T16:01:00.000-06:00

The Rocky Mountain Division champion will be coming in town this upcoming weekend (May 5th and 6th) to take on the Southside Snipers for the Western Conference Championships.

The winner will earn a bid to the PIHA National Finals in Colorado Springs over Memorial Day Weekend.

A best-of-five game series will kick-off Saturday night May 5th at 7 PM at the All American Sports Mall in South County for the first two games of the series.

Games will continue on Sunday at All American (times TBA this week).

Fans will be treated to entertainment and giveaways from sponsors throughout the evening!

Come support the BEST inline hockey league in the world. For more information visit www.pihagatewayhockey.com

PIHA Gateway Divisional Championship

2007-04-26T19:43:00.000-06:00

Southside Snipers vs. Midwest Tornados
This Saturday 4/28/07 at Midwest Sport Hockey
7 PM start for a Best of Three series

Entertainment includes:
Sponsor gifts
Dance For Your Dinner
Many other suprises

Come check out the full production including 8 cameras!

For those looking at this blog, I will now be keeping the newest updates on our website www.pihagatewayhockey.com!

Check out the blog there!

It's PLAYOFF Time!

2007-04-23T00:55:00.001-06:00

All playoff tickets will be sold at the door and everyone with the exception of kids 8-and-under will need to pay the $5.

Pro Playoffs:

Divisional:
Tuesday April 24th 7 PM Midwest Sport Hockey: St. Louis Pythons (4 seed) at Midwest Tornados (1 seed)
Wednesday April 25th 7 PM All American: River City Whalers (3 seed) at Southside Snipers (2 seed)
Divisional Championship: If Midwest Tornados win: Saturday April 28th 7 PM at Midwest Sport Hockey
If Snipers win and Tornados lose: Friday April 27th 7 PM at All American
If Snipers and Tornados lose: TBD at Omni Sportsplex

Playoff rules for Divisional Playoffs:
-Best of 3 series played in one night for all rounds. The third game (if needed) is a 12 minute mini game and is NOT sudden death.
-Overtime is 4-4 sudden death with regular penalties being called (12 minute periods until a winner is reached).

Conference:
May 4th, 5th, 6th (2 dates) best of 5 game series (5th game is a mini game if needed) played at the winner of the Divisional Series' home rink vs. Rocky Mountain Champion. More details will be forthcoming.

Minor Playoffs:

We will be doing our minor playoffs the week of MAY 7th! I need times and dates from All American and the Triplex ASAP!

The games will be:
Midwest Tornados at Southside Snipers at All American
River City Whalers at St. Louis Pythons at Matteson Triplex
Winners will meet at the home rink of the high seed.

Playoff rules for Minor Playoffs:
-Best of 3 series played in one night for all rounds. The third game (if needed) is a 10 minute mini game and is NOT sudden death.
-Overtime is 4-4 sudden death with regular penalties being called (10 minute periods until a winner is reached).

PIHA Gateway Website Launches!

2007-04-15T15:27:00.001-06:00

4/15/07-St. Louis, Missouri- PIHA Gateway LLC is proud to announce the launch of our state-of-the-art website www.pihagatewayhockey.com. Months of planning and hard work have resulted in a website that will revolutionize not only the inline hockey community, but the sports community as well. With an edgy black, white, and grey theme the website offers everything from weblogs to podcasts (Coming soon). Website viewers will be treated to constantly updated pictures, team information, stories, and videos among many other features. Additionally, PIHA Gateway LLC has officially announced our new internship program for the 2007-2008 season. Check the website for details.

Along with the website launch, PIHA Gateway LLC is now offering a FREE newsletter (weekly during the season and monthly in the off season). The newsletter will offer quick updates, player interviews, fun stories, along with special promotions, etc. Sign up for the FREE newsletter by visiting the website and clicking the subscribe button.

PIHA Gateway LLC also has a new hotline and voicemail system: 314 769-9522

WWW and You've Got Mail

2007-03-29T12:04:00.000-06:00

In the next two weeks, the official PIHA Gateway website will be launching along with a comprehensive newsletter!

Stay tuned to the blog, www.thepiha.com, and/or www.myspace.com/pihagateway!