Dec.8, 2008
Free “Have Fun, Play Hockey” Clinic Set for Sunday,

Dec. 28 at the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena
Boys and girls ages 5-11 can experience the fun of organized hockey

for the first time at no charge

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., The CCHA, FSN, RBK, the Detroit Red Wings, Tim Hortons and Perani’s Hockey World are hosting a “Have Fun, Play Hockey” clinic at the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena, home to the Oakland University Grizzlies hockey team. The free clinic, open to boys and girls ages 5-11, who have not played organized hockey, runs Sunday, Sept. 28, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

“We are really excited to once again offer the opportunity for boys and girls to experience the fun of hockey for the first time by taking part in a ‘Have Fun, Play Hockey’ clinics,” commented CCHA Commissioner Tom Anastos. “Over the first three years of this program, more than 1,500 kids have had a chance to experience the fun of hockey for the very first time and we take great pride in our role in facilitating that experience for them.”

All equipment including skates and a stick will be provided to participants, who must pre-register for the clinic. Professional instructors and local volunteers will be on hand to mentor players on and off the ice.

To enter for a chance to be selected for the clinic, please fill out a registration form online at ccha.com by December 22, 2008

September 2, 2008
Free “Have Fun, Play Hockey” Clinic Set for
Saturday, SEPT. 27, at The Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena
Boys and girls ages 5-11 can experience the fun of organized hockey for the first time
at no charge

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., The CCHA, FSN, RBK, the Detroit Red Wings, Tim Hortons and Perani’s Hockey World are hosting a “Have Fun, Play Hockey” clinic at the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena, home to the Oakland University Grizzlies hockey team. The free clinic, open to boys and girls ages 5-11, who have not played organized hockey, runs Saturday, Sept. 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

“We are really excited to once again offer the opportunity for boys and girls to experience the fun of hockey for the first time by taking part in a ‘Have Fun, Play Hockey’ clinics,” commented CCHA Commissioner Tom Anastos. “Over the first three years of this program, more than 1,500 kids have had a chance to experience the fun of hockey for the very first time and we take great pride in our role in facilitating that experience for them.”

All equipment including skates and a stick will be provided to participants, who must pre-register for the clinic. Professional instructors and local volunteers will be on hand to mentor players on and off the ice.

To enter for a chance to be selected for the clinic, please fill out a registration form online at ccha.com by September 22, 2008

July 17, 2008
Suburban Sports Group Management Team Hires Skating Director

Archer, a former Learn to Skate Instructor, returns as Skating Director

Suburban Sports Group of Farmington Hills, Michigan, has hired Amaan Archer as the Skating Director at the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena.

A Learn to Skate instructor at the Onyx since December 1999, Archer also served as a professional staff member for the Onyx Suburban Skating Academy for six years.

A graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Communications, Archer was the 1997 National Champion in Novice Pairs, has passed tests in Senior Moves, Junior Pair and Novice Freestyle and has coached national and junior national competitors.

Archer will be responsible for the management of both the Learn to Skate program and Onyx Suburban Skating Academy.

About Suburban Sports Group

Suburban Sports Group Suburban Sports Group (www.suburbansportsgroup.com) owns, operates and manages full-service sports and entertainment facilities. In addition, Suburban Sports Group continues to provide world-class training, education, periodicals and programming for ice sports through Suburban Sports Communications and Suburban Hockey Schools.

Power Through the Heat with Suburban Hockey Schools
Get better by registering for programs at any of our six locations.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.- July 8, 2008 - Suburban Hockey Schools is still accepting registrations for all seven weeks of its summer class schedule. Classes get underway July 9 at Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills. Summer programs continue throughout July and August at the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena, Novi ice Arena, St. Clair Shores, Suburban Ice - Macomb and Birmingham Ice Arena.

Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills is holding the Advanced Goalie School and Forward/Defense School July 14-18, while the Onyx is also running the Forward/Defense School. The 10-week Adults Breakfast Club begins July 9 in Farmington Hills and is offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

From July 21-25, Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills offers three programs including Squirt Skillbuilder, Pee Wee/Bantam Finishing School and the Girls 12U/14U Program. The Onyx's hockey school programming continues with Squirt Skillbuilder and Pee Wee/Bantam Finishing School. Novi Ice Arena is running three programs: Mite Power Skating, Forward/Defense School and Advanced Goalie School. Suburban Ice - Macomb will host Mite Power Skating the week of July 21.

Suburban Ice - Macomb and Novi Ice Arena will both hold Mite Hockey School, Squirt Skillbuilder and Pee Wee/Bantam Finishing School July 28 - August 1. The Onyx is holding the Fundamental Goalie School the last week of July.

Suburban-trained instructors, including those with professional and college coaching and playing experience, will lead these programs. Past and present SHS directors/instructors include Don Waddell (Atlanta Thrashers GM), Lyle Phair (Los Angeles Kings), Tom Anastos (Michigan State/CCHA Commissioner), Pat Carmichael (Atlanta Thrashers Scout), Manon Rheaume (Team Canada), Bob Essensa (Boston Bruins Goalie Coach) and other junior, college and professional players and coaches. All classes have limited enrollment, with a 6 student-to-1 instructor ratio (even lower in the goaltending program!).

Classes, which are open to players of all ability levels, will fill fast! Call (248) 478-1600 or visit www.suburbanhockey.com today for more information or to register. Don't forget to ask about multiple class, family and team discounts as well as our mite and goalie combos

Baby Loves Disco

Suburban Sports Group is preparing to boogie at the Baby Loves Disco event at the Eden Nightclub & Ultralounge in Ferndale on Saturday, May 31 from 1 – 4 p.m. The Eden Nightclub is located at 22061 Woodward Avenue. This family oriented community event will include Suburban Hockey’s mascot’s Suburban Steve and Snowplow Sam who will be dancing up a storm while other Suburban Sports Group dance team members share information on our summer hockey schools as well as learn to play and learn to skate programs. Baby Loves Disco is an afternoon dance party for young children (6 months – 7 year olds) and their parents that features music spun by DJ Ryan Richards. For more information or to purchase Baby Loves Disco tickets, visit www.babylovesdisco.com. The cost of the event is $12 per person.

Free CCHA “have fun, play hockey” Clinic Set at THE ONYX-ROCHESTER ICE ARENA

Boys and girls ages 5-11 can experience the fun of organized hockey for the first time at no charge.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., The CCHA, FSN, RBK, the Detroit Red Wings and Perani’s Hockey World are hosting a “Have Fun, Play Hockey” clinic at the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena on Saturday, April 5. The free clinic, open to boys and girls ages 5-11 who have not played organized hockey, is scheduled for Saturday, April 5 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All equipment including skates and a stick will be provided to participants, who must pre-register for the clinic. There will be professional instruction with help from local volunteers.

“We are really excited to be able to offer more boys and girls an opportunity to experience the fun of hockey for the first time for free in these ‘Have Fun, Play Hockey’ clinics,” commented CCHA Commissioner Tom Anastos. “Kids who have never played watch TV and see some of the best athletes in the world perform with all that equipment on. Now they have a chance to be just like them, and afterwards, the smiles tell us they think can.”

Over 750 kids throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Alaska have had a chance to participate in these “Have Fun, Play Hockey” clinics.

To enter for a chance to be selected for the clinic, please fill out a registration form online at www.ccha.com or call the CCHA Office (248) 888-0600 for more information

February 19, 2008

Learn to Check with Suburban Hockey

Checking Clinics scheduled across the state.

Suburban Hockey Schools will conduct the highly popular Learn to Check clinics at several locations prior to the spring hockey season, including Kensington Valley Ice House in Brighton (March 18), Dearborn Ice Skating Center (March 19), Lakeland Arena (March 20), Birmingham Ice Arena (March 26), Suburban Ice – Farmington Hills (March 27 & 30), Suburban Ice – Macomb (March 31 & April 8), Ice Box Sports Center (April 1), Novi Ice Arena (April 2), Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena (April 2) and St. Clair Shores Civic Arena (April 3).

The program is geared toward squirt players moving up to the pee wee level, as well as pee wee and bantam players who need instruction on the techniques of checking. Areas of emphasis in the two-hour instructional session include proper checking technique, how to receive a check, how to avoid a check, stick checking, back checking, angling and body positioning.

This is an extremely popular program for players ages 11-14 and there is limited enrollment. For more information on the checking clinics or any other Suburban Hockey program, contact (248) 478-1600 or visit www.suburbanhockey.com.

Suburban Hockey Schools’ mission since 1974 is to provide an instructional experience that allows a student to improve their skills, knowledge of the game and overall self-confidence as it relates to the game through a “positive” learning experience.

About Suburban Sports Group

Based in Farmington Hills, MI Suburban Sports Group (www.suburbansportsgroup.com) owns, operates and manages full-service sports and entertainment facilities.  In addition, Suburban Sports Group continues to provide world-class training, education, periodicals and programming for ice sports through Suburban Sports Communications and Suburban Hockey Schools.

January 17, 2008

Heat Up Your Game with SHS Mid-Winter Clinics

Clinics held in Farmington Hills, Macomb and Rochester in February.

As the season winds down and players gear up for the playoffs, the Suburban Hockey Schools will hold one-day Mid-Winter Clinics at Suburban Ice-Farmington Hills, Suburban Ice-Macomb and The Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena.

Clinics will begin at Suburban Ice-Farmington Hills on Monday, February 18 with the Quick & Fast Clinic from 11:00 am-12:50 pm, followed by Shoot to Score from 1:00-2:50 pm. Both clinics are for ages 6 & up. On Tuesday, February 19, there will be a Defense Clinic for ages 8 & up from 11:00 am-12:50 pm followed by Puckhandling & Playmaking for ages 6 & up from 1:00-2:50 pm. Clinics at SIFH will conclude on Wednesday, February 20 with Power Skating classes for mites (ages 6-8) from 11:00 am-12:50 pm and for squirts/pee wees (ages 9-12) from 1:00-2:50 pm.

Suburban Ice-Macomb will also host clinics on Tuesday, February 12 with Quick & Fast for ages 6 & up from 11:00 am – 12:50 pm followed by Shoot to Score (ages 6 & up) at 1:00 pm. Clinics continue at SIM on Wednesday, Feb. 13 with a Defense Clinic (ages 8 & up) at 11:00 am – 12:50 pm and Puckhandling & Playmaking from 1:00 pm – 2:50 pm. Outside Edges and Shoot to Score are also available at Suburban Ice – Macomb on Wednesday, Feb. 20, running 11:00 am – 12:50 pm and 1:00 – 2:50 pm, respectively.

On Monday, February 18, the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena offers Quick & Fast from 11:00 am-12:50 pm and Shoot to Score from 1:00-2:50 pm. Both clinics are for ages 6 & up. On Tuesday, February 19 there will be an Outside Edges clinic for ages 7 & up from 11:00 am-12:50 pm and a Defense Clinic for ages 8 & up from 1:00-2:50 pm.

Players are grouped by skill and experience level within each class, and the lesson plan is adapted to ensure that every player is challenged to improve their game. Players who sign up for two or more classes receive a discount!

Enrollment is limited and full hockey equipment is required. For more information on Mid-Winter programming or any other Suburban Hockey program, contact (248) 478-1600 or visit www.suburbanhockey.com.

October 29, 2007
Enter to Win Ringling Bros. & Barnum Bailey Tickets at The Onyx
Learn to Skate participants to receive a special discount on tickets.

The Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena will be giving away three sets of four tickets to the Ringling Bros. & Barnum Bailey’s Circus of Dreams at the Palace of Auburn Hills from Nov. 14-18.

Learn to Skate participants who are interested in purchasing tickets will receive a special discount. Call the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena at (248) 601-6699 for more information.

For more information on Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey, visit www.ringling.com.

To purchase tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.

September 18, 2007

Enter to Win Disney on Ice “Finding Nemo” Tickets at The Onyx
Learn to Skate participants to receive a special discount on tickets.

 The Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena will be giving away four tickets to the Disney on Ice show “Finding Nemo” to three Learn to Skate participants in a drawing on Saturday, Oct. 6. The show runs from October 17-21 at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Learn to Skate participants who are interested in purchasing tickets will receive a special discount. Call the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena at

(248) 601-6699 for more information.

For more information on Disney on Ice, visit www.disneyonice.com.

To purchase tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.

August 9, 2007

Suburban Hockey’s Preseason Clinics Prepare Players for Season
Last chance for hockey clinics before the season gets underway.

In addition to its weeklong summer programs at various locations throughout the Detroit area, Suburban Hockey will once again offer Preseason Clinics at Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills on Monday through Thursday, August 20-23, the Onyx - Rochester Ice Arena on Wednesday and Thursday, August 22-23 and Suburban Ice - Macomb on Friday, August 24. There are different clinics offered at each location. All clinics are one-day, two-hour programs.

“It’s a great opportunity for kids who are already on a team for the coming season to work on certain aspects of their game that could use some improvement, as well as a good time for players performing for evaluation skates to get back on the ice and sharpen their skills,” said veteran SHS instructor Geoff Bennetts. “We offer classes that cover a variety of different skills and concepts in the game so players can pick and choose the clinics that will benefit them the most.”

Eight clinics are being offered at Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills including Quick & Fast, Shoot to Score, Learn to Check, Deking & Dangling, Defense Clinic, Backward Skating, Playmaker and Outside Edges. Each class focuses on specific techniques tailored to help improve key areas to becoming a better hockey player.

The Onyx - Rochester Ice Arena will host four sessions August 22-23 including Quick & Fast, Shoot to Score, Backward Skating and Deking & Dangling.

Two classes will be held at Suburban Ice - Macomb including Playmaker and Outside Edges.

The following classes are for players age six and up: Quick & Fast, Shoot to Score and Outside Edges. Four classes including: Backward Skating, Defense Clinic, Playmaker and Deking & Dangling are for players at least nine years old. The Learn to Check clinic is designated for players 11 years old and older.

Players will be grouped according to skill and experience levels. The cost of the clinics is $48 or $40 each if a player signs up for two or more. Enrollment is limited so classes will fill fast! Call (248) 478-1600 today for more information or to register.

August 9, 2007

Registration is Underway for Onyx Fall Learn to Skate Program
Fall classes offered for skaters of all ages and ability levels

The fall series of the Onyx - Rochester Ice Arena's Learn to Skate Program will run from September 5-October 20, 2007. The following 30-minute classes will be offered once per week for seven weeks on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays with optional 30-minute practice sessions:

• Parent Tot
• Snowplow Sam 1-3
• Basic 1-5
• Skater's Edge 1-3
• Adult

Learn to Skate participants will receive a pass to attend one Onyx open skating session for free. In addition, boys and girls of all ages and levels from the Learn to Skate program are invited to participate in the Onyx-Suburban Skating Academy’s eighth annual ice show May 3-4, 2008.

Open registration for Learn to Skate is currently underway. The program is very popular, as it is the feeder program for both the Suburban FUNdamental Hockey program and pthe Onyx-Suburban Skating Academy figure skating club, so call the Onyx - Rochester Ice Arena at 248-601-6699 or visit www.onyxicearena.com to inquire about the proper class for your skater. Skate rental is available!