The Two Nations Female Hockey League (TNFHL) will kick off its third season beginning this April. The TNFHL is an at cost league that promotes a high level of competitive hockey for girl hockey players and brings together top players from Canada and the US. The League is guided by a “Code of Conduct” that promotes sportsmanship and is focused strictly on the “Ladies in the League.” The “Great Hockey at a Great Value” League mantra sparked a tremendous 2008 expansion from the original 7 teams in 2007 to 13 teams in 2008. The growth was generated by word of mouth among teams and player inquires, and the League has expanded again in 2009 with 13 teams at the U19 level (Platinum Division) and 5 teams in the newly created U14 (Gold Division) level. Contact us now!

The 2009 TNFHL will consist of the following teams and divisions:

Platinum (U19) Division:

Canadian Platinum Division Teams	US Platinum Division Teams
Manitoba Saints	St Croix Saints
Winnipeg Royals	Ice Cats I
Northern Starzz	Ice Cats II
Reece's Pieces	Blues
Lightning	Orange Crush
	Minnesota Speed
	OS Minnesota All-Stars
	Blades

Gold (U14) Division:

Winnipeg Falcons

Central Prairie Thunder

Northern Starzz

MN Ice Cats

Girls of the North

The 2009 Platinum Division will play League games April 10-11 (Morris, Manitoba), May 1-3 (Stillwater, MN), May 8-10 (Plymouth, MN), and May 15-17 and May 22-23 (Winnipeg, Manitoba). The Gold Division will play their games April 15-17 (Winnipeg, Manitoba), May 8-10 (New Hope, MN), and May 22-24 (Winnipeg, Manitoba). The Championship Weekend for the 2009 season will be June 5-7, 2009, in Blaine. The timing of the Championship Weekend allows for the League to invite college coaches to observe the League games and players. Games are held on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Teams can roster up to 25 players (22 skaters and 3 goalies) to manage around spring sports and other school activities.

Previous TNFHL Commissioner, Mike McGetrick (CDN), led the League in its first two years and has been instrumental in laying the foundation for future success. The 2009 Commissioner, Rick Rolando (US), will focus on driving the competitiveness of the League through a combination of a strong coaching base among the League teams and “getting the word out” to make sure top players are aware of and attracted to the League.

The 2009 version of the TNFHL promises some to provide some great competition and exciting hockey. A number of current D-I and D-III players have played in the League. With a focus on giving girl hockey players the opportunity to play against girls from many different programs in Minnesota and Manitoba, the League is looking forward to its 3rd successful year of competition.

The League’s website, www.2nationsfemalehockeyleague.com, gives some history of the League and the 2009 season. Inquiries about the League can also be made through the website.