Local firefighter and former MOIHA player, Ryan Hummert, has passed away while responding to a fire call.  Ryan was a player from Rockwood Summit and continued to play roller hockey after high school.  Ryan was a true hero and was taken away from us far too soon.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

This Wednesday there will be a benefit roller hockey game at the All American Sports Mall in South County.  The game is free, but a donation to backstoppers is requested.  Please call 314.487.4625 for more information.

This summer has been exciting for MOIHA. First, former MOIHA players JP Beilsten and Kyle Gouge are playing well in the IIHF Inline World Championships for Team USA. Former MOIHA stud Philip McRae was drafted in the 2nd round of the NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues. McRae and fellow MOIHA alums Travis Turnbull and Michael Davies are involved with the Blues developmental camp this week. Come check them out Friday July 27th at the Scottrade Center at 7 pm in the finale game of the camp.

MOIHA is proud of everyone stepping up and catching their dream. Good luck to everyone this summer at AAU, TORHS, NARCh, and State Wars. Make some memories and have some fun.

I want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone that was part of MOIHA this year. Thanks for making it so successful. Keep checking in and let’s make 2009 even better.

Congratulations to the 2008 MOIHA Champions…

Tier 1- Francis Howell North
Tier 2- Fort Zumwalt North
Tier 3- Hazelwood Central
Junior Varsity- Francis Howell White
C- Francis Howell Central

A week long wrap-up is in the MOIHA Blogs section.  Thanks for a great season!

MOIHA is happy to announce the 2008 All Star game and Year End Party will be the same night, May 9th at Midwest Sport Hockey. We will have the All Star event starting at 7:00 pm and it will lead into a great night of fun with the Year End party. Plan ahead for a special night when we induct the newest members of the MOIHA Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees are Tom Micks and the Maroon family; Phil, Justin, Pat, Patty, and big Phil. Tom Micks was originally a referee with MOIHA and graduated to the title of Head Referee. Tom set the standard for the refs and was one of the finest guys I have worked with in MOIHA. Micks is now with Fort Zumwalt West as a coach and manager and continues to make a difference. The Maroons speak for themselves. Patty is one of the hardest working moms in the business and she has raised 3 great boys. Big Phil is one of roller hockey’s biggest fans and is also a big reason his boys are all great players. Phil, Justin, and Pat were all essential in making the Oakville program what it is today. You cannot mention Oakville without thinking of the Maroon family. Congratulations to both families. The night will also see the Division winner plaques awarded and the Weekly Award winners drawn. This night will feature food and drinks and a lot of good times. I can’t wait to cap off the season the right way.

Please email Ian at hockey.moiha@gmail.com with your organization’s All Star nomination. This list will be updated as the names come in…

Bishop Dubourgh- Aaron Hardebeck

CBC- Tyler Chapman

Desmet- Mike Anderson

Francis Howell- Dan Dwyer

Francis Howell Central- Jeff Menendez

Francis Howell North - Joey Heimburger

Fort Zumwalt North- Tommy Wilson

Fort Zumwalt South- Rob Barrett

Fort Zumwalt West- Zach Dunavin

Fox- Jim Schenewerk

John F. Kennedy- Sam Heald

Lafayette- Ryan Vick

Lindbergh- Shane Walters

Hazelwood Central- John Hoskins

Hazelwood West- Dan Maire

Marquette- Justin Harvey

Mehlville- Matt Sexton

Northwest- Andy Boyd

Oakville- Chris Elliot

Parkway South- Bryan Lowe

Pattonville- Annti-pekka Kaariainen

Rockwood Summit- Torey Rhoads

Seckman- Brett Erickson

St. Charles West- Johnny Kraus

St. Louis University High- Carl Fasnacht

St. Mary’s- Scott Brown

Vianney- Josh Brennan

Wentzville- Cody Baugh

Whitfield- Ben Friedman

Windsor- Andrew Clifton

Goalies: Jimmy Steger, Ricky Trautwein, Trevor Heath, Jake Noel, Peter Filip, Brett Mertens

Coaches: Francis Howell Coaches, Fox Coaches, and St. Mary’s Coaches