ICE TIMES—JANUARY 2007 PAGE 1

Vol. 19 No. 1

VOICE OF AMATEUR HOCKEY IN ONTARIO

10 pages JANUARY 2007

Ontario Men’s & Women’s Hockey to Compete at the

Canada Winter Games

O ver 3,600 Athletes, Coaches and Managers will gather in Whitehorse, Yukon for the 2007 Canada Winter

Games. A total of 13 Provinces and Territo­ ries involved in 22 Sports, including men’s and women’s ice hockey, will compete for a

medal at this year’s event. The Games will run for two weeks from February 23 to March 10th, 2007.

This will mark the 40th year of the Games, a multi­sport event that provides a showcase for Canadian athletic talent. It is estimated that 45,000 young Canadians have participated in the Games since 1967. For additional information on the 2007 Canada Winter Games, visit the official website at www.2007canadagames.ca

Hockey Selects 20 Players to Represent Ontario Men’s Under 17 Team

A fter many months of evaluating poten­ tial candidates, Team Ontario’ s Di­ rector of Operations, Mike Futa along

with Head Coach Marty Williamson, Assistant coaches Jason Brooks and Paul Titanic an­ nounced the 20­man roster for Ontario’s Un­ der 17 Men’s team that will compete at the 2007 Canada Winter Games.

“The quality and skill level of players selected to represent Ontario indicates that the minor and junior hockey system in Ontario in not only producing high performance athletes but also quality citizens as well, commented Coach Williamson.”

The tournament features 13 teams comprised of four pools. A schedule of the Games is available on the HDCO website at www.hdco.on.ca . Continued on Page 2.

A pproximately $125,000 in exciting team prizes will be awarded in the 2007 KEWL Penalty Free Sweepstakes. It is estimated that well over 2 million boys, girls, men and

women of all ages have participated in the Sweepstakes program since its inception in 1987.

The Sweepstakes program was developed by the Hockey Develop­ ment Centre for Ontario and its member partners to encourage good sportsmanship and fair play in amateur hockey throughout Ontario.

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the thousands of coaches, officials, trainers, parents and volunteers who have played a key role by helping to instill the ideals of skills, safety, fair play and good sportsmanship by encouraging penalty free play.

The Hockey Development Centre for Ontario is grateful for the sup­ port received from KEWL Threads, Program Spokespeople Paul Henderson, Geraldine Heaney and Ron MacLean, the Ministry of Health Promotion and all our corporate prize sponsors.

KEWL PENALTY FREE “MVP’S“ Ten KEWL MVP nominees will also be selected in this year’s draw to win a family pass to the Hockey Hall of Fame, a McDonald’s® Great Taste Card and a special trophy.

This award, a joint promotion held in conjunction with the Sweep­ stakes program, recognizes an individual player nominated by their coach, that embodies the values of the Milk Penalty Free Sweep­ stakes—skills, safety and sportsmanship.

GOOD LUCK & REMEMBER

PLAY IT KEWL...

PLAY PENALTY FREE!

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What’s Inside... ALLIANCE News...............Pg 4 ODHA News..................... Pg 6 OHF Hockey Summit....... Pg 7 NOHA Awards..................Pg 8 OHA High Performance....Pg 9

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EDITOR’S NOTE

The HDCO would like to hear any feedback you have regarding this publica­

tion. This newsletter was developed for the amateur hockey enthusiast in

Ontario and we enjoy receiving your comments and suggestions. Please send

any remarks to: Hockey Development Centre for Ontario, 1185 Eglinton

Avenue East, Suite 301, North York, Ontario M3C 3C6 or email us at

hockey@hdco.on.ca

Published By

The Hockey Development Centre for Ontario 1185 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 301

North York, Ontario M3C 3C6 Tel: 416 426­7252 Fax: 416 426­7348

Toll Free: 1­888­843­4326 www.hdco.on.ca

E­mail: hockey@hdco.on.ca

HDCO Executive

Lou Salatino, Chairman John Archibald, Vice Chairman John Gardner, Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Wayne Dillon

Reproduction in whole or in part, of any of the articles Appearing in ICE TIMES is prohibited without the Expressed written consent of the Hockey Development Centre for Ontario. Opinions expressed in the columns that appear in ICE TIMES are strictly those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Hockey Development Centre for Ontario.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

OHF—Ontario Hockey Federation

www.ohf.on.ca

HHOF– Hockey Hall of Fame

www.hhof.com

OSHA—Ontario Sledge Hockey

Association www.ontariosledge.com

MEMBERS OF THE HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT

CENTRE FOR ONTARIO

ALLIANCE

71 Albert Street

Stratford, Ontario Tel: 519 273­7209

N5A 3K2 Fax 519­273­2114

www.alliancehockey.com

GTHL—Greater Toronto Hockey League

265 Rimrock Road, Unit 4

Toronto, Ontario Tel: 415 636­6845

M3J 3C6 Fax: 416 636­2035

www.gthlcanada.com

NOHA—Northern Ontario Hockey Association

108 Lakeshore Drive

North Bay, Ontario Tel: 705 474­8851

P1A 2A8 Fax: 705 474­6019

www.noha.on.ca

OHA—Ontario Hockey Association

1425 Bishop Street, Unit 2

Cambridge, Ontario Tel: 519 622­2402

N1R 6J9 Fax: 519 622­3550

www.ohahockey.org

OHL—Ontario Hockey League

305 Milner Avenue, Suite 200

Scarborough, Ontario Tel: 416 299­8700

M1B 3V4 Fax: 416 299­8787

www.ontariohockeyleague.com

MEMBERS OF THE HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT

CENTRE FOR ONTARIO

OMHA—Ontario Minor Hockey Association

25 Brodie Drive, Unit 3&4

Richmond Hill, Ontario Tel: 905 780­6642

L4B 3K7 Fax 905 780­0344

www.omha.net

OWHA—Ontario Women’s Hockey Association

5155 Spectrum Way, Building 3

Mississauga, Ontario Tel: 905 282­9980

L4W 5A1 Fax: 905 282­9982

www.owha.on.ca

ODHA—Ottawa District Hockey Association

1247 Kilborn Place, Suite 300

Ottawa, Ontario T el: 613 224­7686

K1H 6K9 Fax: 613 224­6079

www.odha.com

ODMHA—Ottawa District Minor Hockey Assn

1247 Kilborn Place, Suite 300

Ottawa, Ontario T el: 613 224­3589

K1H 6K9 Fax: 613 224­4625

www.odmha.on.ca

HNO—Hockey Northwestern Ontario

P.O. Box 27085, 600 E. Victoria Avenue

Thunder Bay, Ontario Tel: 807 622­4792

P7C 5Y7 Fax: 807 623­0037

www.hockeyhno.com

DR. TOM PASHBY SPORTS

SAFETY FUND ANNUAL GOLF

TOURNAMENT Golfers mark your calendar for Monday June 11, 2007 for the sixteenth annual golf tournament to be held at Deer Creek in Ajax

for more information visit

www.drpashby.ca

Ten Provinces , the North West Territories, Yukon and Nunavut will be competing for the Gold medal. Based on the 2003 Can­ ada Winter Games rankings, Team Ontario is seeded third and is in Pool C that also consists of Team Manitoba and Team PEI.

TEAM ONTARIO MEN’S UNDER 17 ROSTER NAME CURRENT TEAM HOME TOWN Brandon Burlon St. Michael's Buzzers Nobleton Chris Carrozzi Toronto St. Michael's Majors Nepean Tyler Cuma Ottawa 67's Bowmanville Mark Cundari Windsor Spitfires Vaughan Michael Del Zotto Oshawa Generals Stouffville Stefan DellaRovere Barrie Colts Maple Michael D'orazio Owen Sound Attack Richmond Hill Mitch Gaulton Erie Otters OHL Grimsby Kelly Geoffrey Erie Otters OHL Newmarket Adam Henrique Windsor Spitfires OHL Burford Cody Hodgson Brampton Battalion OHL Markham Nazem Kadri Kitchener Rangers OHL London Cody Lindsay Ottawa 67's OHL London James Livingston Soo Greyhounds OHL Newmarket Nathan Moon Kingston Frontenacs OHL Belleville Anthony Nigro Guelph Storm OHL Woodbridge Edward Pasquale Wellington Dukes OPJHL Toronto Alexander Pietrangelo Mississauga Ice Dogs OHL King City Steve Stamkos Sarnia Sting OHL Unionville Corey Trivino Stouffville Spirit OPJHL Etobicoke

ICE TIMES—JANUARY 2007 PAGE 3

Trainer’s Corner Get the Protection You Need

Preventing illness and disease transmission in a team sport is paramount to maintaining team effectiveness. Good hygienic practices help to maintain a healthy team environ­ ment and ultimately assist in keeping the team and staff healthy throughout the hockey season. Poor hygiene can lead to a variety of communicable bacterial, fungal and viral infections, which can spread rapidly throughout the team.

The HDCO has introduced the following two new products to assist in the prevention of illness and disease transmis­ sion:

BAC ­ CHEK GET THE PROTECTION

Odour is the least of your worries… Although, unpleasant, that smell is merely the byproduct of strong and potentially dangerous strains of bacteria that live and breed in your equipment. Professional hockey players have been sidelined by serious skin infections they contracted from the bacteria in their equipment, the treatment of which required hospitalization.

Bac­Chek is a revolutionary Anti­bacterial Spray without equal in the hockey industry. Bac­Chek is a liquid formulation containing a highly reactive bacteriostat that kills 100% of bacteria, moulds, and viruses, including Streptococcus, Staph and Salmonella. While other products claim antimicrobial activity, they don’t make any claims against specific bacteria and only have the force and ef­ fect of a common ‘Room Deodourizer’ (Olfactory Block) or ‘Perfume’. Bac­Chek contains quaternary ammoniums that kill Athletes Foot, Pathogenic Bacteria Viruses and Hepatitis on contact without dam­ aging your equipment. Bac­Chek will not adversely affect leather, foam, rubber, plastics or the colorfastness of fab­ rics.

So, while other products can only mask odour, Bac­Chek is the only product of its kind registered with the U.S. and Cana­ dian Federal Governments as a medicinal disinfectant and has been issued a Drug Identification Number by Health Can­ ada. Government Health agencies have made it mandatory that every hockey player from the Pros to the Pee­Wees have their own water bottle, an effective disinfectant is the logical next step. Just as you need your mouthguard and your shinpads…you need to add Bac­ Chek to your equipment arsenal.

U­GUARD KILLS ODOUR AT ITS SOURCE

A product that contains no alcohol and is safe for all ages to use on their mouth guards... Ease of use: after using your mouth guard, simply spray and store your mouth guard as you normally would. Rinse with drinking water prior to using it again.

If your mouth guard is displaced and contaminated, just spray U­ GUARD on the mouth guard. Wait 5 minutes and rinse with drink­ ing water prior to reuse. Your mouth guard will be disinfected and ready for use.

This product is non harmful to the materials that mouth guards are manufactured from. U­GUARD does not dry the mouth guard mate­ rial eliminating cracks or splitting. Its spray applicator maximized coverage so you never use too much.

To order, visit the Hockey Trainer’s Resources Shop Online at www.hdco.on.ca

The Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP) plays an integral role in the safety and well­being of all hockey participants in the province of Ontario.

For more information on becoming a Hockey Trainer in your com­ munity, contact your local Branch/Division office, visit their website or contact the HDCO. For additional information on the HTCP visit www.hdco.on.ca

DR. TOM PASHBY

PROVINCIAL

TRAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD

T he OMHA’sDarryl Bossence was the recipient of the pres­ tigious Dr. Tom Pashby Provincial Trainer of the Year Award for 2006.

The Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding dedication and service in the areas of safety and risk management as well as a commitment to the values of safety, enjoyment, fair play, education and integrity in the game of hockey through the Hockey Trainers Certification Program in the province of Ontario.

Darryl’s credentials, both in Hockey and professionally, along with his dedication and record of service and leadership is well known in the OMHA Darryl’s forward thinking, progressive philosophy, along with his extensive knowledge of the game at all levels, is coupled with a tremendous commitment to the OMHA and the HTCP. In addition to being a Master Course Conductor, he is a member of the OMHA

Trainers committee and is actively involved with the recruitment, selection and training of HTCP instructor prospects and has a special interest in providing professional development opportunities to other OMHA HTCP Instructors in the education of nutrition and performance enhancement. Darrly also has a lengthy involvement with the OMHA Under 17 Program of Excellence, including Guest Speaker at Final Camp. A Doctor of Chiropractic, he currently prac­ tices in Barrie/Cookstown, Ontario.

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Darrly on his achievement and acknowledge the following regional award recipi­ ent(s):

John Ohinski — Northern Ontario Hockey Association

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NEWS FROM

ALLIANCE HOCKEY

Hockey Canada Skills Camp Is Coming to Waterloo! The Hockey Canada Skills Development Camp is coming to Waterloo on February 24, 2007!

The Hockey Canada Skills Development Program is all about devel­ opment opportunities for both players and coaches. Fundamental skill development is the primary focus of the program, ensuring play­ ers receive the necessary learning opportunities to further enhance their skill base.

The Hockey Canada Skills Development Camps for players focuses on learning Fundamental Skills, Fair Play, Respect, Teamwork, Leadership and Fitness! Players having FUN while receiving profes­ sional instruction in a positive environment!

The Waterloo Hockey Canada Skills Development Camp is a one­day event open to boys and girls playing in the Atom and Peewee Divi­ sions (9 ­ 12 years of age). To ensure the camps are as educational and enjoyable as possible, registration is limited to 72 players per camp. The cost to attend the one­day Waterloo Camp is $60.

Qualified instructors from Hockey Canada and ALLIANCE Hockey will be present at each camp to assist with the fundamental skill de­ velopment of each player and to share coaching tips with your Minor Hockey Association coaches.

There are still spaces available. Visit www.alliancehockey.com to register!

ALLIANCE Hockey Graduates Named to 2007 IIHF World Junior Championships Roster ALLIANCE Hockey had the honour of having two minor hockey graduates on the final roster of 22 players who represented Canada at the 2007 IIHF World Junior Championship in Leksand and Mora, Sweden from December 26, 2006 through January 5, 2007.

Former Cambridge HawkBryan Little (Captain, Barie Colts) was named as one of the players on the 22­man roster. The team con­ sisted of 11 players who won a gold medal at the 2006 IIHF World Junior Championship in Vancouver and seven additional players with previous international experience. Sixteen players had repre­ sented Canada with the National Under 18 Program, while 16 players had represented Canada on regional teams at the World Under 17 Challenge.

Former London Jr. KnightDrew Doughty (Guelph Storm) and former Elgin Middlesex Chief Patrick McNeill (Saginaw Spirit) were all named to the initial 39 man selection camp. Despite be­ ing released, Doughty and McNeill achieved a tremendous accom­ plishment. It is an exceptional achievement for Doughty to have had the opportunity to attend the selection camp as a 17 year­old on a team that generally looks to 19 and 20 year­olds to help them win. Seasoned veteran McNeill also attained a true accomplishment in making the selection camp roster along with some of the most tal­ ented hockey players in the country.

ALLIANCE Hockey recognizes the London Jr. Knights, the Cam­ bridge Hawks and the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs for their contributions in providing the minor hockey foundation for these young players to achieve their goals.

Congratulations to all three ALLIANCE graduates for being named to the Selection Camp roster.

2006­07 Statistics (as of December 2006)

ALLIANCE Hockey Graduates to Compete at 2007 Canada Winter Games Cody Lindsay (Ottawa 67's) and Nazem Kadri (Kitchener Rangers), both former players with the 2005­06 London Jr. Knights Minor Midget team and Adam Henrique (Windsor Spitfires), former mem­ ber of the 2005­06 Brantford 99er's Minor Midget team, have been selected to Team Ontario's Under 17 team who will represent the Province at the 2007 Canada Winter Games in Whitehorse.

ALLIANCE Hockey congratulates these graduates and would like to recognize the London Jr. Knights and the Brantford 99er's for their part in the development of these young hockey players. We wish tem the best of luck at the upcoming Canada Winter Games in February and will cheer them on in Team Ontario's quest for the Gold!

2006­07 Statistics

ALLIANCE Hockey Awards Program The ALLIANCE Hockey Awards Program began in 2001 with the first awards being presented at the 2001 ALLIANCE Hockey Annual General Meeting. The tradition has since continued with awards being bestowed upon local Association individuals who have dedi­ cated themselves to the ideals of ALLIANCE Hockey; who have worked tirelessly for the improvement of their local Association and ALLIANCE Hockey and who have had a notable impact on the game.

ALLIANCE Hockey is aware that there are many individuals dedicat­ ing their time and efforts to making this great game even better for those who participate across the ALLIANCE.

Any ALLIANCE Association may nominate a person/people for these awards by forwarding a nomination letter to ALLIANCE Hockey out­ lining the services the nominee has provided for minor hockey. Nomination letters must come to the ALLIANCE Hockey office via a local Association Representative and must be received on or by May 1.

Recipients are nominated by their respective local Associations and winners are presented with a plaque and gift. A commemorative plaque also hangs in the ALLIANCE Hockey Corporate Office recog­ nizing the achievements of all recipients. More ALLIANCE News on Page 5

Name Team GP G A +/­ Pts PIM

#8 Drew Doughty

Guelph Storm 31 9 22 ­4 31 36

#8 Patrick McNeill

Saginaw Spirit 28 13 17 3 30 18

#18 Bryan Little Barrie Colts 25 21 31 16 52 26

Name Team GP G A +/­ Pts PIM

#19 Nazem Kadri

Kitchener Rangers 33 4 7 ­ 11 18

#34 Cody Lindsay

Ottawa 67's 29 6 8 5 14 27

#14 Adam Henrique

Windsor Spitfires 30 7 7 ­6 14 8

ICE TIMES—JANUARY 2007 PAGE 5

2007 ALLIANCE HOCKEY Minor Development Championships ­ Hamilton, Ontario

The Minor Development Championships is going into its tenth year of operation. The ALLIANCE MD Championships are one of the great events in ALLIANCE HOCKEY ­ the level of play and competition is exceptional! The event has proven to be an excellent goal for teams and players to strive for dur­ ing the season. Formerly known as the ALLIANCE Member League Champi­ onships, the ALLIANCE HOCKEY Minor Development Cham­ pionships focus on a Championship Weekend for ALLIANCE MD teams from the Tri City MD League (Kitchener, Waterloo, Brantford, Cambridge and Stratford). The Hamilton City Hub League will once again be the proud hosts of the 2007 MD Championships.

The following list outlines the Special Events currently scheduled in the ALLIANCE:

♦ Banquet Sunday April 1, 2007 @ 7:00 M

Guest Speaker ­ Peter DeBoer

♦ Elementary School Essay Contest “What Hockey means, to Me, My Family and Canada”

♦ Tail Gate Party to Fight Cancer Sunday April 8, 2007 11:30 AM Donation to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre ♦ Silent Auction Game Day Raffles ♦ 1 st Period Chuck­A­Puck contests ♦ 2 nd Period Shoot­Out Contests

For more information, please visit: www.alliancehockey.com

More ALLIANCE News on Page 1o

2007 ALLIANCE Hockey Championships

ALLIANCE HOCKEY and its Member Associations coordinate several Championship Events for teams of several categories each and every year! Over 3,000 players participate annually in these events. The 2006 – 2007 season will culminate with the following 2007 ALLIANCE HOCKEY Championships:

2007 ALLIANCE HOCKEY House League Champion­ ships – St. Catharines, Ontario

The 2006 ­ 2007 ALLIANCE House League Championships will take place in St. Catharines, Ontario hosted by St. Ca­ tharines CYO from April 13­15, 2007. This event has been in operation since the inception of the ALLIANCE and sees teams from Novice to Juvenile major divisions participate in a tournament format event to crown ALLIANCE Hockey House League Champions! The event is unique in comparison with any other House League event in Ontario.

The ALLIANCE HOCKEY House League Championships are a unique and amazing end to a fun season. The event promotes fair play, fun and friendships ­ what minor hockey is all about!

2007 ALLIANCE HOCKEY House League Select Championships – Fort Erie, Ontario

The Greater Fort Erie Minor Hockey Association has been selected as the hosts for the 2007 House League Select Cham­ pionships. The event has been in operation since 1994 and will see teams from ALLIANCE HOCKEY Select Leagues par­ ticipate in a weekend championship from April 5 ­ 8, 2007. The House League Select Championships are a fantastic event. They allow the year to end on a positive note for many House League Select players who are fortunate enough to par­ ticipate in this competition.

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A THRILL OF A LIFETIME FOR HAWKHILL IP PARTICIPANTS Submitted by: Francois Galipeau

T he HawkHill 34 Initiation group was chosen by Tim Horton’s to be part of the Minor Hockey night at Scotiabank Place on Saturday November 18 th . The players took to the ice in front of

a crowd of over 19,000 between the 1 st and 2 nd periods of the Sena­ tors and Buffalo Sabres game. There were lots of goose bumps that night, from the players to the coaches and the parents. This was a night that everyone will remember and will be the highlight of the year for our kids.

The players:

Justin Chaumont, Donovan Barclay, Keegan Barton, Brandon Eva, Nicholas Galipeau, Austin Gaspar, Kyle Giroux, Brandon Kego, Sam­ uel Laliberte, Jacob Peerenboom, Andrew Beaulne, Dane Davison, Yanic Crete, Eddie Evaldi, Maxime Rozon, Zachary Sauve, Mika­Elle Fournier, Nicholas Greco.

The coaches:

Christine Brunet, Curtis Jones.

Branch Wide Summit Locations and Dates Now Confirmed

The governing bodies of this great game want to hear what you have to say.

Hockey Canada has asked the thirteen Branches across Canada to conduct “summit” meetings with the hockey communities in their jurisdiction. The meetings will be focused on addressing two key questions:

What are the current issues in the game? What are the solutions?

The Ottawa District Hockey Association views this initiative as being crucial to hockey’s future and has designated the week of Feb. 5­8, 2007, as Hockey Canada Summit Week across the Branch. The ODHA will be hosting 8 sessions, two per evening from 7:00 PM ­ 10:00 PM, during this week as follows:

Each summit will be facilitated by one of the Branch’s professional and highly respected program leaders. It is hoped that coaches, trainers, officials, parents, administrators and players from minor hockey, girls hockey and all Junior leagues will attend and actively participate in the discussion groups. Data from the summits will be collated by the branch and forwarded to Hockey Canada at its May 2007 AGM.

Sign up procedures will be posted on the ODHA website in the near future.

www.odha.com

February 5 th :

RENFREW – Renfrew Arena, Ma­Te­Way Park Drive, Renfrew

BROCKVILLE – Brockville Memorial Civic Centre, Magedoma Blvd., Brockville

February 6 th :

OTTAWA ­ Scotiabank Place, Coliseum Rooms C & D, Kanata

CORNWALL – Knights of Columbus Hall, 205 Amelia, Cornwall

February 7 th :

SMITHS FALLS – Smiths Falls Youth Arena, 150 Elmsley St. N, Smiths Falls

KINGSTON – International Hockey Hall of Fame, 277 York St., Kingston

February 8 th :

ROCKLAND ­ Rockland Arena, 1450 Park Ave., Rockland

ORLEANS ­ Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS Library, 1515 Tenth Line Road, Orleans

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ASSOCIATION CAMP DATES LOCATION(S)

NOHA April 20­22, 2007 Espanola (Mini and Main Camp)

ODHA/ODMHA April 20­22, 2007 TBC

ALLIANCE April 20­22, 2007 Woodstock Southwood Community Complex

GTHL April 13­15, 2007 North York Herbert Carnegie Centennial Centre

OMHA April 20­22, 2007 Georgetown April 20­22, 2007 Collingwood April 20­22, 2007 Peterborough April 20­22, 2007 Simcoe April 20­22, 2007 Southpoint (Leamington) May 11­13, 2007 University of Guelph – Final Camp

HNO May 10­13, 2007 Thunder Bay Lakehead University

Have Your Say … the OHF is listening!

Register to attend an OHF Minor Hockey Summit for your chance to Win a Jarome Iginla Jersey

I n 2005, Rene Marcil, Chairman of the Hockey Canada Board, announced that each Branch of Hockey Canada would host Minor Hockey Summits during the 2006­2007 season to al­

low the minor hockey membership to express their thoughts on the game at open forums. The vision of the OHF is to host Minor Hockey Summits to connect with the people of our game. The OHF Minor Hockey Summits are formatted as an open forum for the reg­ istered and non­registered members to identify their topics of con­ cern with other grassroots individuals thus creating a better under­ standing of the current climate of our great game. Topics include: Coaching, Officials, Rules, Body Checking, Volunteers, Frequency of programming, Cost of Playing the Game, Safety, Role of Parents in the Game, Ice Concerns (Time, Location, Cost), Why players leave the game, Travel and overall enjoyment of the Game.

“The OHF Minor Hockey Summits are a great opportunity for par­ ents, players, coaches, officials and administrators to share their thoughts on the game with Hockey Canada and the Ontario Hockey Federation in person. As administrators we are looking forward to receiving the insights of those in attendance to use in maintaining the great game of hockey and enhancing the experiences of our participants.” – Phillip McKee, OHF Executive Director

In order to reach of to the OHF membership the Federation has struc­ tured the Minor Hockey Summits to take place throughout the OHF jurisdiction. In total, eight Summits will take place between January 13 and February 24, 2007. At each location all participants will have the chance to win a Jarome Iginla Team Canada jersey

Registration is ongoing and can be accessed via the OHF Website (www.ohf.on.ca). You must register to attend a summit. There is no fee to register. The only cost is your travel to and from a Summit lo­ cation. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Registration is limited to the first 100 people per location. The OHF welcomes those willing to provide their thoughts and opinions on what works and what requires attention within minor hockey. For those who cannot attend a Summit, the OHF requests your feedback be sent to mhs2007@ohf.on.ca.

All feedback will be collected and presented to the OHF and to Hockey Canada and will be used within the strategic planning of the OHF.

Talented facilitators will lead the discussion at each summit. These facilitators have been nominated by OHF Member Partners recogniz­ ing their skills and abilities. Each facilitator has an extensive back­ ground in leadership and knowledge of the game within the OHF.

The OHF is the largest of Hockey Canada's 13 Branches with over 270,000 registered participants. The Federation governs minor, jun­ ior, and senior hockey with the support of its seven Member Part­ ners. The OHF along with Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO) and the Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA) govern amateur hockey in the Province of Ontario.

For more information please visit the OHF Website at www.ohf.on.ca or contact:

Cheryl Allin Communications, Marketing and Events – Coordinator

Phone: (416) 426­7022 Email: callin@ohf.on.ca

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Holiday Inn Kitchener 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

February 11

Hamilton Convention Centre 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

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Holiday Inn Markham 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

February 17

Best Western Lamplighter Inn London 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

February 3

Holiday Inn Trenton 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

February 24

Holiday Inn Barrie 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

2007 UNDER 17 REGIONAL CAMP

DATES & LOCATIONS

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE

CAMP LISTINGS, PLEASE CONTACT THE APPROPRI­

ATE BRANCH/DIVISION OFFICE AND/OR WEBSITE

ICE TIMES—JANUARY 2007 PAGE 8

NORTHERN

ONTARIO HOCKEY

ASSOCIATION

I t has been a very busy summer and fall within the Northern On­ tario Hockey Association. Since we last reported the NOHA has hosted its playoffs, Annual General meeting and started the 2006­2007 season.

2007 Northern Ontario Hockey Association Champion­ ships

NOVICE AA ­ TIMMINS ­ MARCH 2­4, 2007 NOVICE A ­ TEMISKAMING SHORES ­ MARCH 2­4, 2007 NOVICE B – IROQUOIS FALLS ­ MARCH 2­4, 2007 NOVICE D – EAST NIPISSING ­MARCH 2­4, 2007 ATOM AA –WEST FERRIS –MARCH 9­11, 2007 MINOR ATOM AA – SUDBURY –MARCH 9­11, 2007 ATOM A ­ SOO PEEWEE­SAULT STE MARIE ­ MARCH 9­11, 2007 MINOR ATOM A – NICKEL CENTRE ­ MARCH 2­4, 2007 ATOM B – IROQUOIS FALLS ­ MARCH 9­11, 2007 ATOM D ­ EAST NIPISSING ­ MARCH 9­11, 2007 PEEWEE AAA – SUDBURY ­ MARCH 9­11, 2007 PEEWEE AA – TIMMINS ­ MARCH 2­4, 2007 MINOR PEEWEE AA ­ TIMMINS –MARCH 2­4, 2007 PEEWEE A – TEMISKAMING SHORES ­ MARCH 2­4, 2007 MINOR PEEWEE A – NICKEL CENTRE ­ MARCH 2­4, 2007 PEEWEE B – COCHRANE –MARCH 2­4, 2007 PEEWEE C – TEMISKAMING SHORES ­ MARCH 2­4, 2007 PEEWEE D – THESSALON ­MARCH 2­4, 2007 MINOR BANTAM AAA – SUDBURY ­ MARCH 9­11, 2007 BANTAM AA – SAULT STE MARIE­SOO MAJOR – MARCH 9­11, 2007 MINOR BANTAM AA – SUDBURY –MARCH 9­11, 2007 BANTAM A – HEARST –MARCH 9­11, 2007 MINOR BANTAM A – NICKEL CENTRE –MARCH 2­4, 2007 BANTAM B – KIRKLAND LAKE –MARCH 9­11, 2007 BANTAM C – SAULT STE MARIE­SOO MAJOR – MARCH 9­11, 2007 BANTAM D – SCHUMACHER –MARCH 9­11, 2007 MIDGET AA –HEARST ELANS –MARCH 16­18, 2007 MIDGET A – TIMMINS FLYERS –MARCH 16­18, 2007 MIDGET B – KIRKLAND LAKE–MARCH 16­18, 2007 MIDGET C ­ BLIND RIVER –MARCH 16­18, 2007 MIDGET D – POWASSAN –MARCH 16­18, 2007

OHF Championships

Atom A – Temiskaming Shores – April 13­15, 2007 Midget AA – Sudbury – April 13­15, 2007

Dudley Hewitt Cup Junior A Regional Championships – Abitibi – April 24­28, 2007

NOHA ANNUAL MEETING

The NOHA held its 2006 Annual meeting in Elliot Lake and an­ nounced our Award winners for the 2005­2006 season.

2006­2007 NOHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Past President – Fred Sadowski President – Dick Prescott 1 st Vice President – Bryce Kulik 2 nd Vice President – Hugh Riddle 3 rd Vice President – Bev McIver District 1 – Harry Coott District 2 – John Jamieson District 3 – Dan Raycroft District 4 – Fred Burrows District 5 – Robert Bird District 6 – Mel Mousseau District 7 – Mike Payette District 8 ­ Gerald McCrory District 9 – Jacqueline Morvan

2007 NOHA PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE (UNDER 17)

APPLICATION

The 2007 NOHA Program of Excellence Under 17 Camps will be held in April 2007. Player applications have been sent directly to all play­ ers born in 1991 and are available on the NOHA website. This camp is only available to NOHA players. The staff application form is also available on the NOHA website.

UNDER 17 DATES & LOCATIONS

NOHA ANNUAL MEETING – MAY 4­6, 2007 – HOSTED BY KIRKLAND LAKE MINOR ASSOCIATION

For room reservations, please call Howard Johnson at 1­800­461­ 4971 or Comfort Inn at 1­877­866­3678

Visit the NOHA Website at www.noha.on.ca

NOHA Award Winners

Angus Campbell Merit Award Jayne Griffith, Wawa

Ken Neeb Memorial Award David Lyons, Garson

Rick F. Albert Memorial Award Scott Kile, North Bay

Dr. Tom Pashby Trainer John Ohinski, Kapuskasing of the Year

HC/NOHA Officials Awards

Most Promising – Yannick Lauzon, Hearst

Most Deserving – Marc Gagnon, Timmins

Most Improved – Joe Shaw, Garson

Jim Conners Memorial Award – Robert Sevigny, North Bay

Mini and Main Camp

April 20­22, 2007 Espanola

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to a profession in the game after the playing days are over. These two young men exemplify the many unique opportunities that are also available for players following their careers. Both achieved an education while enjoying the game we all love,” commented Ladds.

The goal of the program is to provide an educational learning and hockey experience that will entertain over 100 of the top junior and minor hockey prospects from all across Ontario.

Through an elite staff of junior, college, university and professional coaches, each player will benefit from various opportunities to learn from people who have been there as players and/or coaches and who can in­ form these prospects on what they look for when re­ cruiting for their programs.

It is critical to note that the OHA High Performance program is not intended as a guarantee that players will get drafted into the Ontario Hockey League or im­ ply that by attending they will receive a scholarship to an NCAA Division I program. Although many pro­ grams attend this event for scouting and recruiting purposes, it is not a showcase. Rather, it is designed to educate players and parents on the opportunities that exist, how to properly position yourself as a player to take advantage of the opportunities and what will be expected of you at the next level.

Look for more information coming soon to www.ohahockey.org.

OHA HIGH PERFORMANCE

EDUCATION...

OPPORTUNITY...PREPARATION

Program to Educate Future and Current OHA Players

January 5 th 2007 ­The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) announced today the program dates for the 2007 OHA High Performance Hockey Camp, to take place again in London, from July 6 th to July 8 th at the Western Fair Sports Centre. This second year program will once again provide players, parents, and coaches education regarding hockey related opportunities.

The OHA is pleased to announce a new 5­year partnership with London­based Total Package Hockey (TPH). “With the tremendous success of the 2006 program and the level of professionalism displayed by TPH, the OHA has decided to enter into a long term partnership in the best interest of the program, players, coaches and trainers in­ volved”. commented Brent Ladds, OHA President. Ladds added, “We are pleased to form this long term relation­ ship with such a professional group of experienced educa­ tors, instructors and coaches.”

“We are honored that the OHA has recognized our com­ mitment to educating players, coaches and parents through this program. We are excited to give back to the same association that provided us with the very same ex­ periences and opportunities in hockey that we will be drawing upon for this program” stated Dwayne Blais, Di­ rector of Hockey Operations for Total Package Hockey. Blais added, “The long­term commitment will provide consistency, stability and growth that all participants will greatly benefit from.”

“This program allows players and parents to become properly informed, which will allow them to make edu­ cated decisions during their hockey career” commented Joe Birch, OHL Director of Recruitment and Educational Services. “The young players and parents benefit from the seminars that feature industry professionals who are educated and well respected in their field. This program will have a major impact on each player and his family by providing them with information to make informed deci­ sions and for many, educate them on what is available in all facets of the game” added Birch.

“Dwayne and Joe are two prime examples of different routes players can take while they enjoy their playing ca­ reers in the OHA and how their experience can also lead

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ALLIANCE Hockey encourages each Member Partner Association to submit nominations. The following awards are presented on an an­ nual basis to deserving recipients:

ALLIANCE HOCKEY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ALLIANCE HOCKEY COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD ALLIANCE HOCKEY TRAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD ALLIANCE HOCKEY REFEREE OF THE YEAR AWARD ALLIANCE HOCKEY AWARD OF MERIT

For more information and nomination forms, please visit: www.alliancehockey.com

2007 ALLIANCE HOCKEY PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE UNDER 17 CAMP

The 2007 ALLIANCE Hockey Under 17 Camp will take place in Woodstock, Ontario from April 20 to 22, 2007. All applicants will be required to attend the evaluation Mini Camp that will take place dur­ ing the day on Friday, April 20, 2007.

The Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario (ALLIANCE Hockey) con­ ducts its annual Regional Under 17 Camp in April in order to identify the top Minor Midget aged players who participate within the ALLI­ ANCE, a Member Partner of the Ontario Hockey Federation, a Branch of Hockey Canada. These players must be born in 1991 and exhibit outstanding playing abilities, excellent sportsmanship and have an overall passion for the game of hockey.

The purpose of conducting the Camp is to enable ALLIANCE Hockey to identify players who may qualify for the Team Ontario Under 17 Player Selection Camp. The Team Ontario Under 17 Player Selection Camp will identify exceptional Minor Midget aged players who may qualify for the Hockey Canada Under 17 Camp and the Olympic Pro­ gram.

The 2007 ALLIANCE Hockey Under 17 Camp includes a `Mini Camp" in which the players may demonstrate their skills and abili­ ties for evaluation. After the "Mini Camp", sixty­eight (68) partici­ pants will take part in the Main Camp. The Main Camp consists of four teams who will take part in on and off­ice activities over a two­ day period. From the Main Camp, eight (8) players (1 goaltender, 3 defensemen, 4 forwards plus 3 alternates) will be chosen to attend the Team Ontario Under 17 Player Selection Camp.

2006 ­2007 ALLIANCE Hockey Midget AAA Season The season began in September with the 2006 ALLIANCE Hockey Midget AA Face Off in Kitchener, ON. The top ten ALLIANCE Hockey Midget AAA teams each played a total of 4 games that were included in their regular season standings. Since then, the League has been going strong and some fantastic hockey has been played. To keep up with the competition, ALLIANCE Hockey has released bi­ weekly Midget AAA reports and rankings for the teams. The standings have been tight all season and the fight to finish will be nothing less than spectacular.

"The talent we have at the Midget AAA level is impressive. All the teams have played hard and the League is competitive and strong. It provides for some exciting hockey!" commented Tony Foresi, ALLIANCE Hockey Midget Programming Chair.

The regular season schedule will conclude on February 4th, 2007. Play­ downs will commence the same week with the ultimate goal of the ALLI­ ANCE Champions being a chance to represent ALLIANCE Hockey at the 2007 Telus Cup hosted by our own Waterloo Minor Hockey Association April 1­8, 2007. As the season winds down, we wish all of our teams the best of luck and continued sportsmanship in representing the League.

2007 AAA MIDGET CENTRAL REGION HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Waterloo Wolves and the City of Waterloo are proud to have been selected as hosts for the 2007 AAA Midget Central Region Championship. The Championship is scheduled for April 2 – 8, 2007 at the Piller’s Ice Haus located in RIM Park.

Hockey Canada will invite Ontario’s top seven midget hockey teams to Waterloo to take part in this week long tournament. The Cham­ pion will advance to represent Ontario in the 2007 Telus Cup Na­ tional Midget AAA Championship in Red Deer, Alta.

Waterloo Minor Hockey believes they have an obligation to make these Championships “the best ever”.

Our Association’s goals are clear; ensure that everyone attending the Championship leaves with positive memories of the Championship, the City and the Region of Waterloo. They intend to showcase the City of Waterloo as a destination of choice and leave a legacy of ex­ cellence.

The build up to the championship began in December with the Ele­ mentary School Essay Contest “What Hockey means, to Me, My Family and Canada”.

“it is very important that we show our members that their priorities should be family and school before hockey” commented Clive Smith, WMHA President. WMHA has approached our elementary schools and asked them what hockey means to them. A number of prizes will be provided for the best essays, including two $300.00 gift certifi­ cates. Free tickets are also being provided to the schools for some games. The Championship will open with the pre­tournament banquet on Sunday April 1, 2007 with special guest speaker Peter Deboer, Head Coach and General Manager of the Kitchener Rangers. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to have Peter speak at the banquet” said Clive Smith, WMHA President. “To have one of the most re­ spected coaches in Canada volunteer at our event shows the commu­ nity commitment to minor hockey and this Championship”. Championship Sunday will feature the “Piller’s Tailgate Party to Fight Cancer”. This is a free event with donations going to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. “Part of the life skills we try to instill in our players is giving back to the community and this is one exam­ ple of how we can do that” said Mr. Smith.

Every game will have 1 st period Chuck­A­Puck, 2 nd period Shoot­Out for prizes and raffles.

ALLIANCE Hockey Midget AAA Top 10 –December 21/06

Ranking Team Name Previous League Ranking Record

1 London Jr. Knights #1 18­1­5 2 Waterloo #2 18­2­1 3 Huron Perth Lakers #3 14­7­1 4 Windsor Spitfires #4 8­6­5 5 Cambridge Hawks #5 10­8­2 6 Brantford #8 7­10­4 7 Hamilton #7 6­11­3 8 Elgin Middlesex #9 4­13­1 9 Kitchener #6 6­15­2 10 Chatham­Kent Cyclones #10 1­15­0