MISSION STATEMENT TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT GIVES EVERY STUDENT ATHLETE THE BEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE AND SURPASS INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL THROUGH STRUCTURE, SUPPORT, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE. MESSAGE FROM DIXON WARD VICE PRESIDENT

At the Okanagan Hockey Ontario our primary focus is to promote the long-term development of each of our athletes in the classroom, on the ice, and in the community. Putting young, motivated people in a structured environment, surrounded by a world class staff and support system, allows us to deliver a consistent message and value system that we feel is imperative to the long term development of our students.

We believe that elite athletes need to be challenged, yet supported, in all aspects of their lives. We hold our student athletes accountable on their efforts, attention to details, and above all their attitudes. We have learned through experience that those three key ingredients are keys to future success.

Okanagan Hockey Ontario is built on experience, knowledge, passion for our game, and above all, is built on each individual’s mark left behind as they move on to achieve their goals. The commitment to excellence in all areas is what makes the Okanagan Hockey Ontario a tremendous opportunity for any young and aspiring hockey player.

OUR PHILOSOPHY REVOLVES AROUND THE KEY PRINCIPLES THAT WE BELIEVE ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. KEY PRINCIPLES Focusing on these key areas on a daily basis allows us to create an environment that gives each individual student/athlete the opportunity improve every day. We believe that small, consistent improvements over time, creates the foundation for success, and our environment has been structured to facilitate these improvements through high-quality staff, state of the art training facilities and a tremendous amount of experience.

CLEAR AND CONSISTENT ACCOUNTABILITY CONCISE MESSAGING EXPECTATIONS

CORRECTION POSITIVE REPETITION FEEDBACK

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM

ACADEMICS EXPOSURE AND PLACEMENT - A unique partnership with Henry Street High School - Many relationships with Junior A, WHL, NCAA, - SAT prep classes and professional organizations - Post-Secondary strategic planning - Commitment to placing players ready for the next level

ON-ICE DEVELOPMENT INJURY PREVENTION AND RECOVERY - Professional Coaches - State-of-the-art training and rehab facilities - Over 30 years of NHL and professional experience - Detailed instruction in all facets of the game SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT - Position specific instruction - The experience of living with a new family, developing communication skills and the confidence OFF-ICE to interact with new people. - Strength and conditioning with professional trainer - Consistent value system message emphasized - Regular individual fitness testing done throughout all aspects of the program - Individualized feedback and focus - Self identity training - Self advocacy training - Mental training - Character development

“HOME IS NOT A PLACE, IT’S A FEELING ” BEYOND THE ICE

Okanagan Hockey strives to make our athletes feel right at home while developing their emotional intelligence. Our program ensures that our Student Athletes have every available option to them once they leave our environment.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY FROM OKANAGAN HOCKEY ONTARIO:

• Life skills - Living away from home • Conflict resolution skills • Physical and mental toughness • Relationship skills • Appreciation for family • Appreciation of new cultures • Time management • Cyber security • Cooking, laundry and making your bed • Strong study habits • Self advocacy • Controlled independence • Confidence • Community engagement with minor hockey

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ALL MEMBERS OF OKANAGAN HOCKEY ONTARIO ARE STUDENT-ATHLETES FOCUSING ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT:

Okanagan Hockey Ontario is in partnership with Henry Street High School who has a proud tradition of academic excellence, and of providing many and varied opportunities for students to get involved in school life.

Henry Street High School has implemented a schedule that allows our student-athletes to attend school from 9:00am to 12:25pm without missing core classes for practice or training.

A weekly, mandatory study hall provides our student-athletes with an opportunity to have one on one instruction with our Guidance Counsellors and help manage their workload.

Our Guidance Counsellor works diligently at helping our students navigate through SATs, ACTs, and NCAA Clearinghouse ensuring that all options are available for our students when they are ready to attend a Post Secondary Institution.

Guidance and knowledge is a major part of the success our students have at Henry Street High School, and the success they continue to have in all of their endeavours after they graduate. HENRY STREET HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 9 -12

Henry Street High School (HSHS) has a proud tradition of academic excellence, and of providing many and varied opportunities for students to get involved in school life. HSHS has a strong athletics program, including team sports and intramural activities, numerous clubs and committees, a creative drama program, which produces fabulous student performances, and an outstanding music program. There are also opportunities for students to exhibit leadership in the school and community by participating in programs such as Culture of Peace, Students Against Racism, Students Against Drunk Driving and Student Council activities.

QUICK FACTS

• Strong athletics program • Newly built state of the art youth hub and special education classrooms • Numerous clubs and committees • Rivalry Week Champion of the Mayor’s Cup • Creative drama and music programs • SHSM sectors: Health and Wellness, Art and • 5 SAT/ACT writing dates Culture, Transportation, Hospitality and Tourism • Weekly communication from school to • Pilot school for the roll-out of Chrome books to coaches, parents and students students – leveraging digital for all • Guidance Counsellor with the school • Minutes from the Abilities Centre and Iroquois • Team tutors in all subjects Park Sports Centre • Academic planning and college placement • Individual Academic planning • State of the art renovated gymnasium, • 20 clubs, 21 student groups and music room 25 sports teams

HOCKEY PROGRAM

Okanagan Hockey Ontario is a comprehensive 10 month program that includes education, hockey off-ice strength and conditioning, mental training, personal and team development.

Okanagan Hockey Ontario staff is a team of professionals that are dedicated to the personal development of each student-athlete.

Through knowledge, research and experience, we have identified the keys areas of focus for each age group in developing strong, intelligent and committed hockey players.

OHO TEAM MIDGET (2001 - 2003) ATHLETIC PROGRAM: ON-ICE

Our athletes take part in daily purposeful on-ice training. Practices are designed with individual skill development in mind through tactical and technical teaching. Our philosophy is to provide our athletes with the tools needed to execute and perform at the highest level possible. Teaching is a big part of our daily activities, from techniques to hockey IQ which gives our athletes not only a physical advantage but also allows them to understand the game and how to be successful within it.

Our coaches are experts by experience having played the game at Pro and NHL levels. Their knowledge of what it takes and their understanding of the player’s perspective make Okanagan Hockey Ontario a unique program.

ON-ICE HIGHLIGHTS

• 4 - 5 practices per week • 45 - 55 + games per season • Detailed breakdown of all facets of the game, both individually and team oriented • Digital video analysis of all areas of the game • Professional coaching staff • Consistent instruction in skating and movement ATHLETIC PROGRAM: OFF-ICE

The Abilities Centre is a state-of-the-art training facility designed after top NCAA and NHL programs. We strongly believe that physical preparation is the key to long-term hockey development.

OFF-ICE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING HIGHLIGHTS

• Professional off-ice training staff • Core strength, explosive speed, and plyometric equipment • An individualized 10 month strength and conditioning program • Hockey specific training • Yoga classes • Nutrition and supplement guidance

Okanagan Hockey Ontario is partnered with Elite Training Systems (ETS) with a mission is to build the complete athlete through training, nutrition & recovery. Through their experience with athletes, team ETS prides themselves with being able to help student - athletes move & feel better, becoming the strongest & fittest version of themselves.

The ETS Team will provide our student athletes with the tools they need to perform at the highest level. The ETS Philosophy is a dedication to helping the athlete, maximize their potential by:

1) Improve Athletic Performance 2) Decrease Injury Potential 3) Motivation through Education

MAJOR MIDGET COMBINE TESTING​

The standard testing protocol is performed by the Okanagan Hockey staff to ensure high data validity. We implement this standardized testing at the following times per year: ​

1 PRE-SEASON TESTING ​

2 MID-SEASON TESTING ​

3 END OF SEASON TESTING

4 END OF YEAR TESTING ​

All timed tests are conducted using the Sport Testing System timing gates. All other tests’ data are entered manually into the Sport testing system. Test data is stored in an Okanagan Hockey specific database.

GOALTENDING GOALTENDING PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM

• Trust in your work and preparation. • Dedicated, experience goaltender coaches

• Believe that your routine has you ready. • Weekly dedicated goalie ice

• Manage your emotions. Find your • Game evaluations goalie rhythm. • Mental Training • No negative body language. Don’t give your opponent anything. • Flexibility Training

• Attitude/Effort The only things you can control.

• Forget/Focus There will be goals against and losses. The next save, period or game is the most important.

• Big game goalies use these mental skills to allow themselves to play up to their abilities under pressure. Their confidence grows and they believe they can win any time, and any where. FACILITIES Abilities Centre & Iroquois Park Sports Centre is a 125,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility that offers sports, fitness, arts and life skills programming, as well as research and education opportunities, for people of all ages and abilities.

Recognized as an International Centre of Excellence for its fully accessible design and inclusive environment, world-class partnerships and signature programming, the multi-award winning facility includes three full regulation-size basketball courts, a six-lane, 200m indoor running track, two resistance training areas, two aerobics class rooms, a cardiovascular exercise area and more.

IROQUOIS PARK SPORTS CENTRE FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS

• 6 arenas • 400-seat licensed resturant • 25-metre, deep water swimming pool • Full service pro shop and a wadding pool • Children’s Playground • 6 lit tennis courts • Parking to accomodate 750 vehicles • 4 baseball/softball/hardball diamonds • Several meeting rooms • 1 lit soccer field • Facility administration office • A strength and conditioning training centre MENTAL DEVELOPMENT Dealing with the stress and pressures of life, both on and off the ice, as well as handling success, are imperative for young student- athletes. We put a great deal of emphasis on helping each player become a stronger mental athlete.

MENTAL TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS • Goal setting • Self discipline • Self confidence • Visualization • Positive reinforcement • Self motivation • Focus and relaxation • Team building

CHARACTER BUILDING AND LIFE TRAINING The development process for a young hockey player is a long one. At the Okanagan Hockey Ontario, we feel that exposing our players to all areas of the teaching process with a positive and consistent approach, we will help lead them on their journey to reaching, and surpassing, their individual potential.

Nutrition protocols are designed by a Certified Sports Nutritionist. In addition to the Nutrition Seminar, players are required to attend presentations on the dangers of smokeless tobacco, health and well being, drug awareness, and social media training.

NUTRITIONAL TRAINING TECHNIQUES

• Eating right as an athlete in training • How different food groups affect the human body • Pre and post workout nutrition • Athletes’ diets and hockey specific nutrition • Pre and post season nutrition

TESTIMONIAL “AS A BILLET FAMILY, WE LOVE BEING INVOLVED WITH OKANAGAN HOCKEY. WE HAVE A YOUNG SON PLAYING HOCKEY AND THE EXAMPLE AND DETERMINATION OF THESE YOUNG MEN IS A HUGE BOOST TO HIS CONFIDENCE AND GAME PLAY. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE HAVING THEM IN OUR HOME AND MEETING THEIR FAMILIES AND GAINING NEW FRIENDS ALONG THE WAY.”

- DUSTIN AND KRISTY MALLORY, BILLET FAMILY BILLET PROGRAM OKANAGAN HOCKEY ONTARIO IS PROUD TO PROVIDE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FEELING TO OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES.

Our student- athletes that require need room and board are billeted among a great group of local families. Our billets provide a safe and supportive environment that our students can call home.

We have had great success through our billeting program and feel that it has been an integral part of the growth of our Academy.

TESTIMONIAL

“PLAYING AT OKANAGAN HOCKEY ACADEMY WAS GREAT. I HAD GREAT BILLET FAMILIES AND MADE GREAT RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE I STILL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH. IT WAS A REALLY GOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ME BEING AWAY FROM HOME PLAYING HOCKEY, WHICH SET ME UP TO GO PLAY JUNIOR.” - DENNIS ROBERTSON (CHARLOTTE CHECKERS, AHL)

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE MONDAY

SCHOOL 9:00am - 11:40am

LUNCH 11:40am - 12:25pm

ABILITIES CENTRE/ STUDY HALL 12:40pm - 1:45pm

IROQUOIS PARK 2:15pm - 3:45pm

THE NEXT LEVEL

Okanagan Hockey Ontario success can be seen in the long list of players who have moved on to play at the WHL, Junior A, University & International Levels.

With the vast amount of knowledge and incredible network through our staff, our student- athletes have the inside track to move on to the next level.

Our goal is to provide our student-athletes with all the tools needed to progress and reach their goals, as well as help them open as many doors as possible enabling them to pursue their hockey and academic careers.

Okanagan Hockey Ontario is a stepping stone to where they aspire to be. We take pride in their future and are invested in their goals.

YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS STARTS WITH OKANAGAN HOCKEY GROUP

• 48 students selected since 2012 for the WHL Bantam Draft, including eight in the first round • 86 male and female students have gone on to play college hockey in NCAA or U Sports • 57 students have played in the WHL • 126 students have played Junior A STAFF ANDY OAKES PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR - OKANAGAN HOCKEY GROUP

Andy Oakes has been actively involved in the development of hockey players since he began his career with Okanagan Hockey Group (OHG) in 1997. He has held a variety of positions including Instructor, co-founder and Coordinator of the International Development Tournament, Vice President and President (2007). In his 20+ years with OHG, Andy has helped grow the camp operations in Canada, Austria and in the United Kingdom. In 2002 Andy founded Okanagan Hockey Academy Penticton, which was established as the first hockey specific sport school recognized by BC Hockey and Hockey Canada. As the need increased for education based hockey, Andy expanded the Academy operations to Europe (2008), United Kingdom (2012), Edmonton (2015) and Whitby, Ontario in 2018.

Andy partnered with the Western Hockey League with the Prospect Combines which are designed to assist high level minor hockey players with their skill development and ability assessment by participating in comprehensive on and office ice testing.

In 2009, along with four other like-minded sport schools he was a founding member of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL), for which he sits on the Board as the Chairman.

DIXON WARD VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR - OKANAGAN HOCKEY GROUP

Dixon joined Okanagan Hockey Group after a distinguished hockey career. As an amateur, he played four seasons of college hockey at the University of North Dakota where he was the only player in the school’s history to score 100 goals and 100 assists. Dixon finished his collegiate career as the fourth all-time leading scorer at UND. After graduation in 1992, Dixon played 12 years of professional hockey, including 599 NHL games. He was an integral player on the 1999 Stanley Cup finalist Buffalo Sabres team.

In the AHL, Dixon led the Rochester Americans to the 1996 Calder Cup Championship and was awarded the Jack Butterfield Trophy as playoff MVP. Dixon completed his pro career by playing two seasons in Switzerland’s Elite League. During this time, he captained Team Canada to the 2003 Spengler Cup Championship in Davos. CHRYSTAL BRYAN PRINCIPAL - HENRY STREET HIGH SCHOOL

Having worked in the Durham District School Board for the past 17 years, Chrystal is a veteran educator who continues to follow her passions of education, athletics and equity. She sits on the LOSSA (Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics) Executive as one of the Principals’ Reps, as well as the OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) Regional Principals’ Rep. She has coached every year that she has been in education with her expertise lying in the area of track and field and basketball.

Chrystal believes strongly in fostering a school that is entrenched in equitable practices that support all students in reaching their full potential and this means that she holds her staff in high esteem of meeting this goal. She is very proud of the Henry Street HS community because they have created a culture and that promotes academic excellence and inclusion, where everyone truly feels part of the school.

NICHOLE SORICHETTI STUDENT COUNSELOR - HENRY STREET HIGH SCHOOL

I have taught at Henry Street High School for 12 years. During this time I started a field hockey team and I help coach a number of other teams within the school, including girls’ hockey. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While at UMASS I played Division 1 Field Hockey and stayed on as a Grad Assistant Coach for 1 year before returning home to Canada. I have two young children who enjoy playing hockey, baseball and soccer and I often help coach their teams. I love working with students to help them achieve their academic and athletic goals. Some of the services provided include: · Pathway planning · Course Selections · Working with teachers and student athletes to help students perform their best academically · Help students meet NCAA Eligibility requirements · Personal Counselling STAFF STUART MCREYNOLD ABILITIES CENTRE - DIRECTOR

A certified teacher with experience in disability programming, Stuart has an extensive background within education, recreation and sport. Originally from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, UK, Stuart has held positions in the UK, Spain, New Zealand and Canada. Stuart holds a BA (Hons) in Leisure & Sports Management from the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff, United Kingdom, and a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching from the Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. He is a former professional rugby player, including representing Wales, England & Great Britain as a student-athlete, and is the current Head Coach for the Ontario Senior Women’s Provincial rugby team. Stuart currently holds the position of Director, Sport, Recreation and Partnerships at Abilities Centre Durham, and National Director, Academy for Student Athlete Development (ASAD). Stuart supports a number of advisory groups including the executive committee of the International Physical Literacy Association as the representative for inclusion.

KELLY KASPER ABILITIES CENTRE - SENIOR MANAGER

Kelly Kasper is the Senior Manager, Sport, Recreation and Community Outreach at the Abilities Centre. In her role, Kelly oversees the portfolios of the Centre for Sport Innovation and Inclusion, Inclusive Physical Literacy along with the Academy for Student Athlete Development (ASAD) program. Kelly is a graduate of Laurentian University where she played varsity basketball with the Lady Vees while obtaining her Bachelor of Physical Education and Health. Kelly’s professional background includes several years working with the Ontario Basketball Association in Coach Development, and Clubs and Competitions, then as Athletic Director at Bill Crothers Secondary School before beginning her position at the Abilities Centre. Kelly helps run a local basketball organization and has coached women’s basketball at both the University and College level in Ontario as well as boy’s prep basketball. Kelly will be the main point of contact from ASAD for student athletes and their families to inquire about, and register for the program. MARK FITZGERALD ELITE TRAINING SYSTEMS FOUNDER - HEAD STRENGTH COACH

Mark Fitzgerald has been in the field of human performance for over 15 years. He is the owner of Elite Training Systems, a brand of high performance training facilities, which are in high demand for athletes of all levels and abilities, located in Ontario, Canada. For the past 5 years he has been head of off-ice development for the Whitby Minor Hockey Association, where he oversees off-ice development for all ages. Mark is a Lead Training Advisor/Member of International Training Team at Under Armour, for who he began the development of a nationwide combine development program. Mark is also currently entering his fourth year as Head of Performance for the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club (NHL).

JEFF WATSON ELITE TRAINING SYSTEMS - STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

Jeff Watson is a Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at Elite Training Systems in Whitby, ON. Jeff currently holds the title of Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Rugby Ontario as well as for the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Ridgebacks and Durham College Lords. Jeff is fortunate to be able to work with both high level, elite athletes (hockey, lacrosse, baseball, football, rugby) as well as coach everyday athletes, kids and adults through their personal goals. Jeff holds an Honours Degree in Kinesiology from McMaster University and a CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Sport has encompassed Jeff’s entire life growing up in Peterborough, ON as a competitive hockey and lacrosse player before taking on rugby and football in high school. He continues to play competitive men’s rugby for the Ajax Wanderers of the Ontario Marshall Championship League. Jeff’s greatest gift has always been his ability and willingness to help others. With 10 years combined experience in the training industry, Jeff combines his experience with his own sport resume to continuous applied learning in order to provide an edge in his understanding of true athlete development in all aspects of their sporting life. Whether it is a physical or mental edge, Jeff is constantly thriving to perfect the athlete through training both on and off the playing field. STAFF

MICHAEL DUCO HEAD COACH

Duco joins Okanagan Hockey Ontario from the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) where he spent the 2017-18 season as an assistant coach and will remain with the organization in a player development position. On top of his duties with the Petes, he also was involved with the Peterborough Minor Hockey Association as a skills development coach and player evaluator. Duco has experience coaching at the professional and major junior levels as well as numerous years working in skill development, on top of his nearly 10-year professional playing career. Prior to joining the Petes, Duco was the director of hockey operations and head coach of the East Coast Hockey League’s (ECHL) Elmira Jackals.

Duco promises to do everything in his power to ensure our student-athletes become elite hockey players and more importantly well-rounded individuals. The Toronto, Ont. product enjoyed an extensive nine-year professional playing career that saw him play 18 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks, 267 games in the American Hockey League (AHL), as well as time spent in the ECHL and Europe. Duco played parts of five seasons in the OHL with the Kitchener Rangers, where he was part of the 2008 J. Ross Robertson Cup winning team as OHL champions. PAUL RANGER DEFENSEMAN/SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT COACH

Ranger joins Okanagan Hockey Ontario after spending two seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Prior to joining the UOIT coaching staff, Ranger spent eight seasons playing professionally, which included 323 games at the National Hockey League (NHL) level with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Whitby, Ont. product played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Oshawa Generals and was selected in the sixth round, 183rd overall, by the Lightning at the 2002 NHL Draft. Ranger is excited to join Okanagan Hockey. He believes Okanagan Hockey will provide some of the best training available for student athletes and plans on bringing an elite level of development for Okanagan’s student-athletes.

JAMIE JOHNSON ASSISTANT COACH

Johnson enjoyed a 14-year professional playing career that saw him play 431 games at the American Hockey League (AHL) level, 181 games in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), as well as four seasons in Europe. Prior to playing professionally, the Port Franks, Ont. product played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Sarnia Sting and Oshawa Generals, accumulating 249 points (55-194-249) in 262 career regular season games.

Specializing in skill development as an on ice instructor has provided Johnson with valuable strategies in effective communication. He possesses a highly professional approach to coaching and instruction which will be valuable to our U18 AAA team as well as mentor them in order to assist them to achieve their goals and aspirations both on and off the ice. ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS “MY TIME AT OKANAGAN HOCKEY ACADEMY ALLOWED ME TO FURTHER MY DEVELOPMENT AS A HOCKEY PLAYER AND PERSON WHICH ULTIMATELY PREPARED ME FOR THE NEXT LEVEL. OKANAGAN HOCKEY (OH) ACADEMY TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE A PROFESSIONAL AND TRULY GAVE ME THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME.” - CURTIS LAZAR, CALGARY FLAMES, NHL/CANADIAN WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPION

“I FOUND OKANAGAN HOCKEY ACADEMY TO BE ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES IN MY LIFE. IT PREPARED ME TO BE THE BEST JUNIOR HOCKEY PLAYER I COULD BE. THE STAFF AT OH ACADEMY WERE COMMITTED TO HELPING ME IMPROVE AND MOVE ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL.” - JOE HICKETTS, DETROIT RED WINGS / GRAND RAPIDS AHL/CANADIAN WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPION

“GOING TO OKANAGAN HOCKEY ACADEMY WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST DECISIONS I HAVE MADE FOR MY HOCKEY CAREER. OKANAGAN HOCKEY PREPARED ME FOR THE NEXT LEVEL. SKATING, STRENGTH, SPEED, CONDITIONING. I WOULDN’T BE THE PLAYER AND PERSON THAT I AM TODAY IF I HADN’T CHOSEN OKANAGAN HOCKEY ACADEMY.” - TYLER SOY, VICTORIA ROYALS, WHL/ANAHEIM DUCKS DRAFT PICK HIGHLIGHTED ATHLETES

• Michael Rasmussen - 2017, Detroit Red Wings • Brad Morrison - 2015, New York Rangers (Round 4) (Round 1, 9th overall) • Emily Clark - 2014, University of Wisconsin • Scott Walford - 2017, Montreal Canadians three-time member of the Canadian National (Round 3, 68th overall) Women’s Team. • Jordan Hollett - 2017, Goaltender, Ottawa • Micah Hart - 2014 Cornell University Senators (Round 6, 183rd overall) • Curtis Lazar - 2013, Ottawa Senators (Round 1) • Josh Mahura - 2016, Anaheim Ducks (Round 3) • Dennis Robertson - 2011, Toronto Maple Leafs • Beck Malenstyn - 2016, Washington Capitals (Round 6) (Round 5) • Luke Walker - 2010, Colorado Avalanche • Tyler Soy - 2016, Anaheim Ducks (Round 7) (Round 5) • Ryan Gropp - 2015, New York Rangers (Round 2) • Mark MacMillan - 2010, Montreal Canadians • Deven Sideroff - 2015, Anaheim Ducks (Round 3) (Round 4)

OKANAGAN HOCKEY ALUMNI

HOCKEY CANADA Canadian National Women’s U18 Team Alumni: IIHF World Junior Championships: • Nara Elia - 2017 • Curtis Lazar - 2014, 2015, Team Canada (Captain) (Gold Medal) • Olivia Knowles - 2016, 2017 • Joe Hicketts - 2015, 2016, • Sophie Shirley - 2016, 2017 Team Canada (Gold Medal) • Micah Hart - 2014, 2015 • Luke Walker - 2010, • Emily Clark - 2012, 2013 Team USA (Gold Medal) • Alexa Ranahan - 2013

• Brielle Bellerive - 2014 EXPECTATIONS OF A PLAYER Here at Okanagan Hockey Ontario we believe that elite athletes need to be challenged, yet supported, in all aspects of their lives. We hold our student-athletes accountable on their efforts, attention to details, and their attitudes. We have learned through experience that those three key ingredients are keys to future success. Okanagan Hockey Ontario is built on experience, knowledge, passion for our game, and above all, Okanagan Hockey Ontario is built on each individual’s mark left behind as they move on to achieve their goals.

AN OKANAGAN HOCKEY PLAYER IS EXPECTED TO BE DIFFERENT THAN OTHERS: • Positive attitude internally and externally • Open minded • Respectful • Humble • Confident • Polite • Professional • Committed • Socially aware and responsible • Loyal • Trustworthy • Honest SCHEDULE A MEETING If you would like to be challenged and given the opportunity to develop to your fullest, Okanagan Hockey Ontario is for you.

For more information, please contact: MIKE DUCO ALANA VAN EVERY Head Coach Executive Assistant to Dixon Ward [email protected] [email protected] 1.905.872.2902 1.888.844.6611 ext. 3377 PROGRAM FEES

FEE STRUCTURE:

Student Program Fees $26,000.00 + HST

International Student Fees for 2018-19 $14,600.00

International Student Fees for 2019-20 $15,000.00

Billet Fees (if required) $7,500.00

TEAM FEES:

ONTARIO:

Midget Prep $6,000.00

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