Dave Aiello wrote, "I have been selected to officiate six games in the USA Hockey Girls' and Women's National Championships beginning today in Aston, PA, and lasting through this weekend. According to USA Hockey, 54 teams are participating in the tournament in five different age groups or divisions. The teams come from throughout the United States."

"I attended the officiating staff meeting last night at Newmann College, and met most of the elite female officials from throughout the country. They will be working with male officials from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who are senior members of the local ice hockey officiating community. I am honored to be able to participate in this tournament in any capacity, and especially honored to be able to work as an on-ice official."