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		<p><b><u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: red">Wisconsin</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: red"> Wild Philosophy</span></u></b></p>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">The </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wisconsin</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> Wild Girls Hockey Association is the largest <u>all-female </u>non-profit hockey program in the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Midwest</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> and one of&nbsp;the largest in the country.&nbsp; Based in the greater </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Milwaukee</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> area, the primary goal of the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wisconsin</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> Wild is to provide an opportunity for all girls to play hockey at a level commensurate with their ability.</span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">As a result of this philosophy, the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wisconsin</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> Wild will field&nbsp;multiple teams this season ranging from U10 through&nbsp;USAH Tier I; U12 thru U19.</span></b></div>
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The </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wisconsin</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> Wild is entering our 13th year of existence.&nbsp; From 22 players and two teams back in 1997, the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wisconsin</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> Wild has grown to become one of the most successful all-female hockey organizations in the country.&nbsp; </span></b></div>
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</span></b><b><u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: red">Wisconsin</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: red"> Wild Academics &amp; College Hockey</span></u></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">For those girls who aspire to play hockey at the college level, the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wisconsin</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> Wild has developed a solid reputation for being able to prepare players for the achievement of this goal.&nbsp; The </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wisconsin</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> Wild provides players this opportunity by:<br />
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*&nbsp;Playing against the best competition in the country<br />
*&nbsp;Participating in elite Leagues &amp; Tournaments<br />
*&nbsp;Providing exposure to college scouts<br />
*&nbsp;Stressing the Importance of Academic Achievement while competing at the highest Athletic level.<br />
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In the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wild's</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> short history, a significant number of players have gone on to play hockey at colleges all around the country.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.wisconsinwild.com/page/show/12793"><span style="color: darkblue">Here </span></a>is a summary of our alumnae and their respective schools.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: red">Wisconsin</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: red"> Wild &amp; Expectations</span></u></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">The young ladies who play for the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wisconsin</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> Wild are expected to have a high level of commitment as they are associated with an organization that uses its best efforts to ensure that each girl is part of a healthy, enjoyable environment that allows each player to:</span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">*&nbsp;Develop to the best of her ability<br />
*&nbsp;Learn, understand and respect good sportsmanship, teamwork, and responsibility.</span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">* Succeed Academically &amp; Athletically<br />
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</span></b><b><u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: red">Wisconsin</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: red"> Wild &amp; Coaching</span></u></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">The </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wisconsin</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> Wild is very proud of the fact that we are able to offer an exceptionally high quality coaching staff at each and every age level.&nbsp; Our coaches have many years of experience and are very committed to the development of all players.&nbsp; They have a very good understanding of the game and more importantly, how to teach the game.</span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: red">Junior Wild Development Program</span></u></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black; line-height: 115%">In an ongoing effort to continue to grow the sport of girls' hockey, the Wisconsin Wild has also developed a Junior Wild Program that is focused on attracting girls from age 5 to 12 to come out and experience what we all know is the &quot;Coolest Game on Earth&quot;.&nbsp; Click <a href="http://www.wisconsinwild.com/page/show/12810"><span style="color: darkblue; line-height: 115%">here </span></a>for more information on the Junior Wild and upcoming sessions.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: red">Information</span></u></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">For further information about the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black">Wisconsin</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black"> Wild or its programs, please contact <a href="mailto:lacombe@wi.rr.com"><span style="color: darkblue">Tom LaCombe.</span><span style="color: darkblue"><br />
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