February 4, 2011
MCRHL Inter Regional this weekend at Hat Trick Hockey in Palatine, IL
A month remains in the Midwest Collegiate Roller Hockey League’s regular season and the race for the regional playoffs is closer than ever. The undefeated Michigan State Spartans (9-0-2) lead the way in Division I and the one-loss Central Michigan Chippewas (9-1-3) hold a one-point lead over the Spartans with two more games played. In the Junior College/Division II standings it is the lone junior college program, the Schoolcraft Ocelots, leading the way at 13-1. Behind the Ocelots and leading the way for Division II schools are the Western Michigan Broncos at 8-4-2 and the Ball State Cardinals at 6-3-2. The B division is a reversal of the top two spots in Division I with the Chippewas’ B team leading the way with a 12-1-2 record followed closely by the Spartans’ B team at 12-3.
On January 15, during the tournament held at Total Roller Hockey in Novi, Mich., the Mission Hockey College made an appearance to provide drills and fun games for youth of all ages. The youngsters were greeted by some the Midwest’s best collegiate hockey players as they spent three hours providing a positive, educational experience for the youth that attended. The Mission Hockey College makes appearances around the United States at various NCRHA tournaments to promote the sport of roller hockey with some of its finest collegiate ambassadors leading the drills.
Three more regular season events are on tap for the MCRHL, including stops at Palatine, Ill. on February 5 and 6, and both Cedar Springs, Mich. and Grandville, Mich. on February 26 and 27 there are lots of great games still to be played. This weekend at Hat Trick Hockey in Palatine, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and perennial power, the Lindenwood Lions will make an appearance to play some of the finest Division I teams in the MCRHL. The Lions swept all three games last season against MCRHL foes while the Scarlet Knights are making their first appearance at an MCRHL event.
On March 5 and 6, the MCRHL will crown its regional champions during its regional playoff tournament in Palatine. The top teams from each division will battle for automatic and at-large bids to the National Championships in Madison, Wisc.
For more information such as upcoming game times, live scoring and statistics, visit mcrhl.com.
On January 15, during the tournament held at Total Roller Hockey in Novi, Mich., the Mission Hockey College made an appearance to provide drills and fun games for youth of all ages. The youngsters were greeted by some the Midwest’s best collegiate hockey players as they spent three hours providing a positive, educational experience for the youth that attended. The Mission Hockey College makes appearances around the United States at various NCRHA tournaments to promote the sport of roller hockey with some of its finest collegiate ambassadors leading the drills.
Three more regular season events are on tap for the MCRHL, including stops at Palatine, Ill. on February 5 and 6, and both Cedar Springs, Mich. and Grandville, Mich. on February 26 and 27 there are lots of great games still to be played. This weekend at Hat Trick Hockey in Palatine, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and perennial power, the Lindenwood Lions will make an appearance to play some of the finest Division I teams in the MCRHL. The Lions swept all three games last season against MCRHL foes while the Scarlet Knights are making their first appearance at an MCRHL event.
On March 5 and 6, the MCRHL will crown its regional champions during its regional playoff tournament in Palatine. The top teams from each division will battle for automatic and at-large bids to the National Championships in Madison, Wisc.
For more information such as upcoming game times, live scoring and statistics, visit mcrhl.com.