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Hockey Canada Introduces New Head Contact Rule

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Welcome From the President

Hockey PEI would like to welcome all players, coaches, officials, volunteers and parents to the 2011-2012 hockey season.

On behalf of the board of directors of Hockey PEI, I send forth a message of deep appreciation to all the hockey volunteers across the province that act in a variety of capacities. Your contribution and commitment to the game is to be commended and applauded. Without Eugene Power you, the game cannot happen.

To all the players of the game. Work hard, respect your teammates, opposition, officials and coaches and most importantly have fun!

The upcoming season is an exciting one for Hockey PEI. We are proud to host the nation in February as PEI hosts CBCs production of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada. Then in April we are pleased to be the host branch of the 2012 Esso Midget Female National Championships.

We hope that this season is one that is filled with lasting memories. This is your game. Best wishes for a highly successful and enjoyable hockey season.

Yours in hockey,

Eugene Power President Hockey PEI

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New Head Contact Rule to be opponent in the head, face or neck with his stick or any part of the player‟s body or equipment. Implemented for 2011-2012 Season (b) In minor hockey and female hockey, a double minor or a major and a game misconduct penalty, at the discretion of the referee and based on the degree of violence of impact shall be assessed to any player who intentionally contacts an opponent in the head, face or neck with her stick or any part of the player‟s body or equipment.

(c) In junior hockey and senior hockey, a minor and a misconduct penalty, or a major and a game misconduct penalty, at the discretion of the referee based on the degree of violence of impact, shall be assessed to any player who checks an opponent in the head in any manner.

(d) A major and a game misconduct penalty, or a match penalty shall be assessed any player who injures an opponent under this rule. The game of amateur hockey will see some significant changes this coming season. At the recent Hockey Canada Annual General (e) A match penalty shall be assessed any player who Meeting in Calgary, the membership adopted a new rule for head deliberately attempts to injure or deliberately injures an checking. Hockey Canada has called for rule changes to protect opponent under this rule. players from any contact to the head, both accidental and intentional.

Note: All contact above the shoulders (neck, face and head) is to be "In minor and female hockey, a minor penalty will be assessed to any called Head Contact under one of the above (In minor hockey and player who accidentally contacts an opponent in the head, face or female hockey). neck with their stick or any part of the player‟s body or equipment. If the contact is intentional then it‟s a double minor. A match penalty will Clarifications on Head Contact for junior hockey and senior be assessed to any player who deliberately attempts to injure or hockey only deliberately injures an opponent under this rule," stated Hockey

Canada President Bob Nicholson. Referees should be aware of the tragic consequences of head injuries

and concussions and strictly enforce the rule. It is the responsibility of Hockey Canada first implemented a head-checking rule in 2004-05 players, team officials and referees to make every attempt possible to but is asking for clearer, more defined guidelines in time for the 2011- reduce the incident of this frightful injury. Team officials can teach 2012 season. The adopted changes have been a result of a more players legitimate methods of checking an opponent, while players concentrated focus on head injuries and concussions in the game. It can be educated to the dangers of checks to the head. The referee is believed that reducing the direct and indirect blows to a players has the responsibility to penalize players who contact an opponent in head will help reduce the number of head injuries and concussions in the head. If the referees are consistent and strict in calling infractions the game. that may lead to concussions, then along with the cooperation of

players and team officials, these type of fouls and the chances of a “Instituting such a change will not reduce head injuries in its entirety,” player suffering such injuries can be significantly reduced. The Head stated Hockey PEI President Gene Power. “However, this new rule Contact penalty is based on the “degree of violence of impact” and emphasis should certainly help reduce the number of instances in our can be defined in three categories: minimal, moderate and severe. game and provide a much safer and enjoyable environment for our players. We anticipate the full support of our members and ask for Minimal impact would be called under other appropriate rules – their patience as we introduce this new playing rule.” elbowing, high-sticking, roughing, roughing after the whistle, etc. A

glancing blow or minimal impact to the head where a penalty is Hockey Canada has launched an awareness campaign for players warranted. and coaches and has produced videos to help educate people on how to reduce head contact. Moderate impact would be a more significant degree of violence

without injury that warrants a minor and misconduct penalty under the More information can be found at Head Contact rule. www.hockeycanada.ca/HeadContactRule Severe impact would be a high degree of violence, with or without Below is the wording included in the Hockey Canada Rule Book, injury, which warrants a major and game misconduct or a match outlining when the penalty is to be called and what penalty is to be penalty, at the discretion of the referee under the Head Contact rule. assessed. What previously may have been considered a legal check with a Rule 6.5 – Head Contact shoulder check to the head shall now be penalized as Head Contact if moderate or severe impact is made. These Head Contact infractions (a) In minor hockey and female hockey, a minor penalty shall be can occur anywhere on the playing surface as a result of the initial assessed to any player who accidentally contacts an contact to the head. Head Contact could also be the result of an open

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ice hit, with or without the fouled player‟s head being down. Body Minor Council Approves Dates checking has not be been removed from the game, but high hits or targeting the head shall be penalized. A fight is still to be called a for Provincial Championships fight, not Head Contact. Referees are to strictly enforce penalties that call for infractions as a result of low hits as these types of infractions Provincial Championship Dates set by Minor Council may increase. The penalty signal for Head Contact will be patting flat (open palm) of the non-whistle hand on the side of the head. Hockey PEI Minor Council recently adopted the dates for the 2011- 2012 Provincial Championships. There will be 17 championships Island Players Attend contested for in March throughout the province. The Bantam and Midget AAA leagues follow a round by round elimination process. National Team Camps There are no provincial championships for the Novice and IP level. The dates for the provincials are as follows: Two PEI players recently had the opportunity to attend a Hockey Canada 2011-2012 Provincial Championships national team camps. March 9-11 Pee Wee „AAA‟ Provincials Shannon MacAulay of Mt. Hebert March 16-18 'A' Provincials recently attended the National Women‟s March 16-18 'AA' Midget Male Wildcard Tournament Under-18 Team selection camp held March 16-18 Atom 'AAA' Provincials August 7-14 at the Canadian March 16-18 Midget „AA‟ Female Provincials International Hockey Academy. March 23-25 'AA' Provincials MacAulay was then named to Hockey March 23-25 Atom Female Provincials Canada‟s Under-18 training team. The team of 22 players played in a three- game exhibition series against the Team PEI Prepares for United States‟ Women‟s Under-18 Select Team in Rockland, Ontario. Shannon MacAulay Atlantic Challenge Cup

MacAulay who is a graduate of the Pownal Minor Hockey system, currently plays at Warner Hockey Academy in . She was a member of Team PEI at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax and has been a member of the Hockey PEI Program of Excellence.

Hockey PEI will be well represented at the 16th Annual Atlantic Following this exhibition series, Hockey Canada scouts, along with the th team‟s coaching staff, will continue to evaluate players with their club Challenge Cup on October 7-10 in Moncton NB. The annual event teams during the 2011-12 season, in preparation for selecting the showcases the best players in Atlantic Canada representing their Canadian team that will compete at the 2012 IIHF Under- respective provinces. 18 Women‟s World Championship in the Czech Republic in January. Twenty teams will converge on the Red Ball Internet Centre in Brandon Gormley of Murray River PEI Moncton looking for an Atlantic Championship. The Atlantic continues to build his Hockey Canada Challenge Cup is the “Best of the Best” competition for Atlantic resume. Gormley was invited to the Canada‟s top Under 15 and Under 17 Female, as well as the top Hockey Canada Under 20 summer Under 14, Under 15 and Under 16 Male Players. evaluation camp for the team that will compete at the 2012 World Junior Provincial teams from New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Championships in Calgary and Nova Scotia and , will compete in the round Edmonton. robin event. Upwards of 400 players, will represent their province with pride and compete for the title of Atlantic Champion. Gormley will likely be invited back to the final selection camp in December in The Atlantic Challenge Cup is the culmination of the High the hopes that he can make the 22 Performance Programs in each of the aforementioned provinces. The man roster for the Championships. High Performance Program at the provincial level has provided players, staffs, and officials with an opportunity to develop, learn and challenge themselves as they strive for excellence. A draft pick of the Phoenix Coyotes Brandon Gormley Gormley defends the blueline with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . Hockey PEI‟s development process begun in April and will conclude with the Atlantic Challenge Cup. The players and staff continue to Gormley was a member of Team Atlantic at the 2009 World Under 17 train and prepare as they await the opportunity to challenge hockey championships in Port Alberni, BC. He was also a graduate of themselves against their counterparts from the other Atlantic the Hockey PEI Program of Excellence and member of Team PEI at Provinces. the 2007 Canada Winter Games in Whitehorse as an underage player. He also represented Team Atlantic as an underage player at Keep up to date by checking out the Atlantic Challenge Cup website the 2008 World Under 17 hockey championships in London, ON. at www.atlanticchallengecup.com. This website will have live scoring throughout the event. The following is the rosters for Team PEI.

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Hockey PEI Under 14 Male

Jeff MacDonald Stratford Head Coach Nicholas Currie Charlottetown FW Ryan Ramsay Charlottetown Asst. Coach Riley Gallant Kensington FW Alex Hannam Charlottetown Asst. Coach Ryne MacIsaac Charlottetown FW Donnie Robbins Stratford Trainer Hunter McIntyre Kilmuir FW Mike Stewart Stratford DOPS Colton Chaisson St Louis FW Jesse Annear Lower Montague D Hockey PEI Under 16 Male Dawson Grenier Souris D Dylan MacDonald Millcove D Tyler Doucette Charlottetown D Conor MacEachern Charlottetown D Tanner McCabe Charlottetown D Calen MacInnis New Haven D Dillon Wall Summerside D Carson McManaman North Rustico D Michael White Charlottetown D Syl Yoston Cardigan D Brandon Williams Tyne Valley D Conor MacIntyre Cardigan FW Patrick Smith Charlottetown FW Jordan McCabe Charlottetown FW Abel Arsenault Wellington FW Jaxon Lamont Summerside G Nick Bouchey Charlottetown FW Ethan Malcom Oyster Bed Bridge G Matthew Lange Charlottetown FW Riley Smith Charlottetown FW Brock Richard Charlottetown FW Brendan Shea Alberton FW Jean-Marc Evans-Renaud St. Peter's Bay FW Alex Hambly Stratford FW Jarred Toole South Melville FW Kyle Pinksen Kensington FW Campbell Gallant Kensignton FW Kameron Kielly Charlottetown FW Luke Beck Charlottetown Head Coach Alex Gallant Stratford FW Will Zafiris Charlottetown Asst. Coach Daryl MacCallum Charlottetown G Brad Dunn Stratford Asst. Coach Sam Walsh Elliotvale G Morgan Rice Charlottetown Trainer Gian Martinson Summerside DOPS Shane Dunn Charlottetown Head Coach Duane Richards Charlottetown Asst. Coach Hockey PEI Under 15 Male Mark White Charlottetown Asst. Coach

Rob Vickerson Cornwall Trainer Sebastien Cormier Stratford D Derek Quinn Charlottetown DOPS Bradley Jenkins Stratford D Zachary Ladner Charlottetown D Hockey PEI Under 15 Female

Hunter McTague Charlottetown D Bailey Carr Charlottetown D Parker Ronahan Charlottetown D Myriam Cyr Wellington D Nathan Sanderson St Peters D Oryssya Ellis Charlottetown D Riley Thomson Charlottetown D Katie Fingler Summerside D Shawn Corney Mt Herbert FW Abbey MacLellan Charlottetown D Michael Evoy Charlottetown FW Emily McKenna-Ayles Charlottetown D Curklan Fraser Alberton FW Laura Ashley Alberton FW Nathan Handrahan Tignish FW Kaylee Campbell Miscouche FW Johnathon Larter Stratford FW Maria Clinton Souris FW Morgan MacDonald Souris FW Hope Higginbotham Murray River FW Tanner McLean Charlottetown FW Maddy Koughan Charlottetown FW Max Morrison Cardigan FW Jillian Lawless Shamrock FW Spencer Sherren Charlottetown FW Alexandra McDonald Kensington FW Ryan Steele Stratford FW Mikayla McGuirk Vernon River FW Brayden White Cornwall FW Abbie Morrissey Tignish FW Nolan McGuigan Charlottetown G Lydia Schurman Summerside FW Sarah Sear Charlottetown FW Bradley Shea St. Louis G

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Sami-Jo Sentner Alberton FW Dodge Caravan for Kids Maria Mahar Stratford G Returns for Another Season Peggy Yoston Cardigan G

Genna Phelan Charlottetown Head Coach Kate Gaudet Summerside Asst. Coach Sarah Wedge Summerside Asst. Coach Mike Stewart Charlottetown Trainer

Bruce Donaldson Charlottetown DOPS

Hockey PEI Under 17 Female Chrysler Canada and Chrysler Jeep Dodge retailers are proud to once again sponsor minor hockey teams across Canada through the Nicole Corcoran Piusville D Dodge Caravan Kids program. Dodge Caravan Kids is a joint effort Kristianne Glover Bedeque D between participating amateur hockey organizations across Canada Emma Martin Winsloe D and Chrysler Jeep Dodge retailers

Olivia McGuigan Charlottetown D Initially established in 2006, Dodge Caravan Kids has grown from 50 Katie Parkman Stratford D teams in year one to several hundred. Within Hockey PEI, Chrysler Sarah Steele Stratford D will be funding Atom “A” teams contributing to the development of Hannah Gormley Murray River FW minor hockey players at the grass roots level. The program will provide funding to all applicable teams. Teila Coulson Kensington FW

Jenn Dillon Summerside FW This is a great opportunity for applicable teams. It will provide funds Alyssa Ferguson Murray River FW to help offset costs for ice time, tournament fees, jerseys, equipment Jocelyn Harkness Borden-Carleton FW etc. All participating teams will wear a Dodge Caravan Kids logo on Gemma MacDonald Mt. Stewart FW their team sweaters.

Julia MacSwain Charlottetown FW Interested teams should contact their minor hockey president or the Cassidy McCabe Charlottetown FW Hockey PEI office for more information. Makayla Oatway Kensington FW Sydney Stavert Charlottetown FW

Kaylee Watts York FW Emma Weatherbie Charlottetown FW Tori Campbell-Jones Cornwall G Hayden Pridham Alberton G

Jen MacDonald Stratford Head Coach Stacey O'Shea Stratford Asst. Coach Melanie Wilson Stratford Asst. Coach Katie McKenna Charlottetown Trainer

Monique Gallant Charlottetown DOPS

Officials Selected for Atlantic Challenge Cup Pownal Atom “A” Dare Devils

In addition to this being a great event for the selected players, Hockey PEI is proud to have officials represent the branch at these championships. The selected officials will have a chance to work games at these championships and have the same as the teams, as they also want to earn a spot in the gold medal games.

Female Officials selected for the championships are Mary McKinnon (Summerside), Ellen Beck (Charlottetown) and Nikki MacEwen (North River).

Male Officials selected for the championships are TJ Courtney (Sherwood), Alex Vanderstein (Sherwood) and Nolan Cornish (O‟Leary).

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Dallas Stars Coaching Staff Offer cooperation and assistance to have the Dallas Stars coaching staff participate in the coach clinic. Their Expertise at Coaching Clinic Hockey PEI would also like to recognize the Dallas Stars organization Hockey PEI recently hosted their and Glen Gulutzan and his staff for participating in the coach clinic. first Development 1 Coach Clinic of the season. As a result of the Dallas Stars hosting their NHL training camp in the capital city, Nutrition Tips Hockey PEI was able to partner How Much Protein Do you Really Need? with the Stars in the delivery of this year‟s coach clinic. By: Nancy Fong, BSc., R.D. Registered Dietitian The Development 1 Clinic was conducted as normal, however this time Hockey PEI was pleased to welcome the coaching staff of the How Much Protein Do Your Really Need? Dallas organization to conduct some presentations on Day two to the coach delegates in attendance for the weekend. Hope you all had a great summer and are ready for a busy hockey

season. In the past month, I have worked with a number of hockey “This was a great opportunity for us to have the staff of the Dallas players from NHL, Major Junior, Junior, and Hockey PEI‟s POE. In Stars participate and conduct some sessions with our coaches”, the beginning of each season I ask the same question of all players- stated Eugene Power President of Hockey PEI. Are you currently taking any supplements? This year I was shocked

with the answers I received. Players as young as 12 years old are “It is not every day that we can have coaches of this caliber participate taking supplements. So, do athletes need supplements- in particular in our coach clinics. It was indeed a treat for all the coaches”. protein supplements?

The Dallas coaching staff presented several topics for discussion at The fact is protein requirements do increase for individuals engaging the coach clinic. The focus of the discussions surrounded the topic of in regular training, exercise, games. Protein recommendations are as winning versus development within the game. The following coaches follows: participated in the clinic:

Glen Gulutzan Head Coach, Dallas Stars NHL Sedentary Men and Women 0.8-1.0 g/kg of body weight/day Stu Barnes Assistant Coach, Dallas Stars NHL Paul Jerrard Assistant Coach, Dallas Stars NHL Elite male endurance athletes 1.6 g/kg of body weight/day Mike Valley Goaltending Coach, Dallas Stars NHL Moderate Intensity endurance Kelly Forbes Video Coordinator 1.2 g/kg of body weight/day athletes (a) Recreational endurance 0.8-1.0 g/kg of body weight/day athletes (b)

Power Sports 1.4-1.7 g/kg of body weight/day Resistance athletes (early 1.5-1.7 g/kg of body weight/day training)

Resistance Athletes (steady 1.0-1.2 g/kg of body weight/day state)

Adolescent Athlete 2.0 g/kg of body weight/day

Female Athletes ~ 15% lower than male athletes

(a) Exercising approximately four to five times per week for 45- 60 minutes. (b) Exercising four to five per week for 30 minutes of <55% Vo2 peak. Reference- Australian Institute of Sport – Protein Factsheet.

Example of how to calculate your player‟s protein requirements- A 14 Head Coach Glen Gulutzan address the coaching delegates. year old male‟s hockey player weighing 145 lb. estimated intake of protein per day would be: All coach delegates in attendance also had the opportunity to attend the Dallas Stars intra-squad game that same day at the Civic Center. 145lbs/ 2.2 = 66 kgs. Hockey PEI is grateful to the City of Charlottetown for their Recommendation for this athlete is 2.0g/kg = 65kg X2.0 g/kg/day= 130g of protein/ day.

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Knowing that athletes need more protein than their sedentary counterparts may lead parents, trainers, and coaches to believe their players require a protein supplement. However with the players usual generous diet coupled with the increase of protein consumption in the DID YOU KNOW ? Western diet – athletes typically eat sufficient if not elevated amounts of protein. The name hockey comes from the French word “hoquet”, which is a shepherd‟s crook. If you continue to be concerned about your player meeting their protein requirements- increase protein intake using a few of these Randy Pierce of the Colorado Rockies was so thrilled with his goal at easy, portable forms of high protein products- skim milk powder 19:27 of the third period in their franchise's first win over the New York (added to milk, Smoothie, sauces, soups), liquid meal replacements Islanders in 1979, he picked the puck up off the ice as the goaltender with meals or snacks (ie. Carnation Instant Breakfast, Boost, Ensure), tried to return it to the linesman for a face-off. Pierce kissed the puck Smoothies, and/or additional servings of high protein foods that are and was given a two minute penalty for delay of game. low in saturated fat. Billy Coutu was known for his brutality after being fined and As a final note, protein is a very important nutrient for the growth and suspended many times by the league and even his own teams development of all. On the other hand if consumed in excess players (Canadiens and Bruins). Following a 3-1 loss to Ottawa by which run the risk of developing side effects associated with excess protein Boston was eliminated from the 1927 playoffs, Couture became the and increasing caloric content resulting in undesired weight gain. only player in history to be suspended permanently from the NHL for attacking referee Gerry LaFlamme. If for some reason your player is unable to consume adequate amounts of protein thus considering a protein supplements there are a A puck is 3 inches in diameter, and 1 inch thick. A puck sometimes few issues that need to be considered. Questions to contemplate moves at speeds of more than 100 MPH. The first puck was square, include: is it safe? Is it legal (remember products bought online from not round. international vendors do not have to meet Canadian regulations)? Is it effective (will it be able to meet the goals you are trying to obtain)? In 1924, the became the first professional hockey team Once you answer these questions ensure the pros outweigh the cons. among the previously amateur teams of the NHL.

Pros Cons Does it help meet nutritional Is there a possibility the product could goals? be contaminated with banned Hockey Canada and its Branches Commit to substances which could result in a Six Priorities for 2011-2012 Season positive doping test?

Does it directly affect Are there other methods to meet Following a planning session last July in Penticton, performance? goals? B.C., Hockey Canada‟s officers committed to six Is the financial cost of the product priorities of focus for the 2011-12 season. Today, taking away from money that could be following a board of directors meeting in Montreal, spent on natural food sources? Hockey Canada‟s board of directors and its 13 branches have committed to the same priorities. For more information on supplements: World Antidoping Agency- wada-ama.org “This is a great day for Hockey Canada,” said Michael Bruni, Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport – cces.ca chairman of the Hockey Canada Board of Directors. “Hockey Australian Institute of Sport – ausport.gov.au Canada‟s officers, its board of directors and its 13 branches are

moving forward together, making changes we feel will be beneficial for Nancy Fong, BSc., IOC Sport Nutrition, RD the growth of our game. We have an opportunity to change the game, Consulting Sport Dietitian/Owner to make sure hockey in Canada stays strong for years to come. These Maximum Performance & Nutrition priorities are a credit to the courage and leadership of Hockey e-mail: [email protected] Canada‟s officers, board of directors and 13 branches.”

HOCKEY CANADA OFFICERS’ SIX PRIORITIES OF FOCUS FOR 2011-12

 To spirit the attitude and create mechanisms in player movement to facilitate flexibility within the game reflecting the needs of the modern player and family.

 To service sport schools and create a positive and flexible infrastructure that meets the needs of this Hockey Canada customer.

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 To address and create the opportunity for flexible seasons, Bauer Hockey helmet from Chevrolet. In the 2010/2011 season, over allowing players and families to participate in both hockey 23,000 five-year-olds were registered with Hockey Canada. Players and other activities comfortably. must be registered with a Hockey Canada affiliated league prior to registering for this helmet program.  To recognize and enhance exciting non-contact streams and to encourage and spirit more non-contact streams as a “Chevrolet‟s involvement in the sport and commitment to safety and viable and credible participatory program. innovation has helped Canadian families play safer hockey while having fun,” said Bob Nicholson, president and CEO of Hockey Canada. “Now, Chevrolet is giving Canadians the home ice  To encourage and embark upon relationships and advantage by providing hockey parents with the equipment their partnerships with entrepreneurs/private hockey programs children need so that they can play the sport they love. I would also and work together to provide the best development like to thank Bauer Hockey and the Forzani Group for joining programs for the player. Chevrolet on this initiative. ”

 To proactively work with Canadian Interuniversity Sport Chevrolet also helps Canadian hockey families develop positive (CIS), recognizing it as a critical part of a vision of the attitudes towards healthy competition, teamwork and fair play through Canadian student/athlete alternative, with particular focus Chevrolet Safe and Fun Hockey. In partnership with Hockey Canada, on female hockey. this program was developed for parents, minor league players and coaches to be much more than a "how to" course on the For more information on Hockey Canada, its structure and mandate, fundamentals of hockey. By teaching hockey enthusiasts the please visit www.HockeyCanada.ca. importance of a positive attitude, teamwork, fair play and grace under pressure, Chevrolet Canada is helping to enrich the hockey community by engaging fans and young players in new ways. Chevrolet Canada Introduces Hockey Helmet Program To pre-register for a Chevrolet Safe and Fun Hockey package, including a free helmet, parents can visit www.chevrolethockey.ca beginning July 12, 2011. Full registration starts August 19, 2011, when parents will be able to pick up their Chevrolet Safe and Fun Hockey package containing a certificate for the new Bauer 2100 hockey helmet from their closest Chevrolet dealer. The certificate can be exchanged for the helmet at the designated Forzani retail outlet in their local area, including Sport Chek, Hockey Experts, Sport Mart, InterSport, and Sports Experts.

Development Chevrolet Safe and Fun Hockey is providing all five-year-old players Corner across Canada with an opportunity to get their first hockey helmet for free, giving parents peace of mind while instilling the importance of Administrator’s Tip – Player Evaluations on-ice safety from the beginning of their child‟s sporting involvement. By providing new and safe equipment, the Chevrolet Canada Hockey For many minor hockey parents, executives, players, and coaches Helmet Program will help these young players learn that safe hockey choosing which players are on which team can be a tension filled, is fun hockey. laborious and frustrating experience. The objective of doing player evaluations is to provide a fair and impartial assessment of a players “We‟re focused on serving our customers and communities better total hockey skills during the practice and scrimmage sessions. The than ever, and with more than 400 dealers in communities across following tips will give you a fair and accurate way to choose teams in Canada, we have the opportunity to make a real impact through this the future: bold new initiative, ” said Rob Assimakopoulos, general director of marketing at Chevrolet. “Hockey is Canada‟s game, and as a  Every parent and player should be aware prior to evaluations longstanding supporter, Chevrolet is encouraging young players to of the number of opportunities that the player will have to be learn the importance of on-ice safety and sportsmanship, making assessed. It is recommended that each player have a positive change by ensuring they play safe and fun from their first minimum of 3 evaluation sessions before being released days on skates.” from a given program.  In order to do a proper evaluation you should have On-ice “For over a decade, Chevrolet Safe and Fun Hockey has been coaches to take players through the session. Off-ice involved in creating a safe and enjoyable environment for kids across evaluators who will be responsible to evaluate every player Canada, “said Bobby Orr. “The new program to provide free helmets on the ice during the time allotted. There may be on-ice to young players is a great initiative that will help us build safety into evaluators depending on the particular community situation. the culture of sports and help kids understand that hockey can be lots Off-ice administrators who will be responsible for tracking of fun, while still being safe.” evaluations, contacting parents and players and scheduling sessions. All players born in 2006 who register to play hockey with Hockey Canada in the 2011/2012 season will be eligible to receive a free

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 In order to give each and every player a fair opportunity to OFFICIATING exhibit the range of skills that they possess they will be Date Clinic City evaluated in a game and skill environment. At the younger August 26-27, 2011 Branch Cornwall age levels a greater emphasis will be placed on the September 17, 2011 Level 3 Charlottetown evaluation of skills - as the players get older the game or scrimmage sessions will have a greater overall impact on the September 24, 2011 Level 3 Summerside player‟s placement within the minor hockey program. September 25, 2011 Level 1 & 2 Tignish October 1, 2011 Level 1 & 2 Montague Associations are highly encouraged to use the player evaluation October 2, 2011 Level 1 & 2 Charlottetown information as a starting point for a season of development. If a October 15, 2011 Level 3 Charlottetown coach understands why he or she has the team they have been given October 22, 2011 Level 3 Summerside they will be better able to work on the skills required for that player to October 29, 2011 Level 1 & 2 Pownal become more proficient. October 30, 2011 Level 1 & 2 Summerside RESPECT THE OFFICIALS November 5, 2011 Level 1 & 2 TBD November 12, 2011 Level 1 & 2 TBD As a parent you are encouraged to visit the Hockey Canada web site to gain an understanding of the standard of play and HEAD CONTACT rules emphasis initiative. Be patient with the officials as Important Dates they refine their game management techniques in an effort to make the game safer and more exciting for the players. Also take the 2011-2012 opportunity to visit the online rule book to learn about the different rules of the game. Next time you are at the rink, try watching the September 2011 game from the ‟s perspective. 10 Presidents Workshop – Stanhope Resort 13 Bantam “AAA” League Meeting 13 Midget “AAA” League Meeting

October 2011 06 Date Minor Hockey Associations must register to operate in Development current season Clinics 7-10 Atlantic Challenge Cup - Moncton, NB 12 Atom “AAA” League Meeting The following is a list of Hockey PEI development clinics for the 2011- 12 Pee Wee “AAA” League Meeting 2012 season. Clinic dates and locations are subject to change. Visit 17 “AA” League Meetings www.hockeypei.com for the most up to date schedules. 21-22 Hockey Canada Fall Council 24 “A” and Recreational League Meetings COACHING November 2011 Date Clinic City 15 Last day for Minor Hockey Transfers October 14 & 15, 2011 Development 1 Cornwall 18-20 Hockey Canada Semi-Annual Meeting – Winnipeg, MB October 14 & 15, 2011 Development 1 O'Leary October 14 & 15, 2011 Development 1 Montague December 2011 October 16, 2011 Coach 1 Cornwall 1 Junior and Senior teams must reduce roster as per Hockey October 16, 2011 Coach 1 O'Leary Canada regulations October 16, 2011 Coach 1 Montague 29-04 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge – Windsor, ON 26-05 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships – October 20, 2011 Intro Coach Charlottetown Calgary/Edmonton, AB October 25, 2011 Intro Coach Summerside November 1, 2011 Intro Coach O'Leary January 2012 November 10, 2011 Intro Coach Georgetown 10 Junior and Senior teams must reduce roster as per Hockey November 15, 2011 Intro Coach Cornwall Canada regulations SPEAK OUT 10 Affiliation date - after this date a player cannot play more Date Clinic City than 5 games October 24, 2011 Speak Out Charlottetown 15 Final date for filing of specialty affiliated players certificates with branch November 1, 2011 Speak Out Summerside November 9, 2011 Speak Out Georgetown February 2012 November 17, 2011 Speak Out O'Leary 10 Final player registration date TRAINERS SAFETY 10 Final date for player transfers (branch to branch) Date Clinic City 8-11 CBC Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada TBD Trainer Evangeline TBD Trainer Charlottetown

TBD Trainer Charlottetown

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March 2012 9-11 Pee Wee „AAA‟ Provincials 16-18 'A' Provincials 16-18 'AA' Midget Male Wildcard Tournament 16-18 Atom 'AAA' Provincials 16-18 Midget „AA‟ Female Provincials 23-25 'AA' Provincials 23-25 Atom Female Provincials 22-25 Atlantic Pee Wee AAA Championship – Summerside, PE 22-25 Atlantic Midget AAA Championship – New Brunswick 29-1 Atlantic Midget AA Female Championship – New Brunswick 29-1 Atlantic Major Midget Championship – Newfoundland 29-1 Atlantic Bantam AAA Championship – Nova Scotia

April 2012 11-15 Atlantic Junior C Championships – Tignish, PE 24-29 Atlantic Junior B Championships – St. Johns, NFLD 22-28 Esso Cup National Midget Female Championships – Charlottetown, PE 23-29 Telus Cup National Midget Championship – Leduc, AB

May 2012 5-13 RBC Cup National Junior Championship – Humboldt, SK 24-27 Hockey Canada Annual General Meeting – Halifax, NS

June 2012 TBD Hockey PEI Annual General Meeting

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Hockey PEI Ph: 902-368-4334 Fax: 902-368-4337 Email: [email protected]

Executive Director Rob Newson Administrative Assistant Tami Lewis Technical Coordinator Mike White

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Hockey PEI – 40 Enman Crescent, PO Box 302 Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7K7 Ph: 902-368-4334 Fax: 902-368-4337 www.hockeypei.com