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The Oakville Beaver. Wednesday April 24, 2002 - D 3 Former NHL assistant coach brings hockey school to Oakville

By Dave Mowbray these drills with pucks." Saturday of the program where students can show­ SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Another not-so-shabby selling for the case the skills they have learned to their families school is the calibre of instructors that M cKay can and friends. It's not every day that a 10-year-old aspiring draw upon from his N H L days. Past instructors at "W e encourage parents to come out and watch hockey player receives hands on teaching from the the Burlington school include . their kids play every day." McKay says. likes of NHL players . Steve Pierre . Rick Vaive. Glenn Anderson, A Hamilton native, McKay played in the Guolla and Eric Caims. Add that to the coaching Steve Thomas, and the list goes on. International Hockey League for six years, win­ expertise of former Buffalo Sabre. Washington And they’re not there for decoration. ning the Turner Cup with Kalamazoo in 1978-79 Capital and New Jersey Devil bench-boss Jim "The coaches and the pro players at this school while playing under his father and coach Doug Schoenfeld and you've got yourself quite the little go out on the ice and teach the kids ... That's a big M cKay Sr. hockey school. thing for the school, offering N H L instruction from M cKay was also an assistant coach with the Doug M cKay, a former assistant coach with the professional players, coaches and European pro­ in 1981-82 and with the Devils, is bringing these N H L names to O akville’s fessionals.” Devils in 1988-89 during the team's infamous River Oaks Rec Centre for the first time from July The former IHL Turner Cup winner says his final run against the 22-27 for the week-long CCM Hockey Schooi, one is for the kids to come away with Bruins. The Cinderella Devils missed making the catering to players from ages eight to thirteen. a feeling that they had a good experience, learned finals by one game and head coach M cKay, who for the past ten years has been the basic fundamentals of the game and. most Schoenfeld made sports headlines with his memo­ running a successful school in Burlington, couldn't importantly to M cKay, had fun. rable 'Have another donut' rant directed towards resist opening up another in Oakville. "W e want the kids to realize that this isn’t a try­ referee Don Koharski. "I think Oakville is a great little community." out camp." he says. "W e are teaching hockey and "W e were a young team and an overachieving said M cKay. "River Oaks is a superb facility. The life skills as well as respect for parents, referees, team," recalls McKay. "It's one of the most mem­ Olympic ice pad made it very attractive. It’s just and developing values. This is an opportunity for orable moments of my hockey career." phenomenal.” them to leam from actual N H L players for a M cKay now coaches in full time and The soon-to-be O akville resident says his week." runs the two C C M Hockey Schools in the sum­ school is unique by stressing two major compo­ The school places all students into groups mer. nents — which M cKay calls his confidence on ice according to age. size and skill, with a low athlete Registration forms for both hockey schools are program — acceleration and agility. to instructor ratio to ensure progress, no matter available now at River Oaks Recreation Centre in "W e teach power skating, efficiency, passing, what the student’s level of ability, participation or Oakville and Appleby Ice Centre in Burlington, or Doug McKay behind the Devils bench with Jim team play, goaltending. and the kids spend an hour involvement in hockey. phone M cKay at (905) 634-7035 for more infor­ Schoenfeld.They’re in Oakville this summer. each day with pucks. Other programs don’t do The school also features a game on the final mation.

ERIC CAIRNS #33 Defence Height 6-6 Oakville’s NHL contingent in playoffs Weight 238 Shoots Left By Jaime Burnham in the series with the hometown his parents last weekend before return­ Bom June 27. 1974 SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER favourite Toronto Maple Leafs. ing back to Long Island. OAKVILLE. ON. CAN Toronto took a 2-0 series lead into He remains positive about his team's O akville has two players in the the third game last night on Long performance, despite being down in the Huge, nigged made his NHL debut on Oct. 8. 1996 with Rangers against Panthers. Recorded first NHL point against Islanders on Jan. 2. 1997. Scored first NHL goal , and both are Island, with the fourth game set for series 2-0 . while with the Islanders against Red Wings' Chris Osgood on Feb. 25. 2000. Played his involved in post season play. tonight. "I don't think we have to change 100th NHL game on Nov. 27. 19lW against Capitals. Media voted Caims top Rangers' rm>k- O f the two players. Rob Zamuner is The Oakville Beaver had a chance to much of what we are doing because we ie (Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award) at 1996-97 training camp. He was claimed off by the the more well known in Oakville, hav­ talk to Caims while he was in Toronto are playing really well." Caims said. Islanders in 1998. Ranked fifth in NHL in I999-(X) with 196 minutes. ing been bom and raised in Oakville for the first two games last week, and he "It has come dow n to one breakdown

Season Team g p G A T P P1M +/- P P S ll G \ v GT Shots Pet and progressing through the town’s elaborated upon his Oakville connec­ each time with the puck ending up in 1996-1997 Rangers 40 0 1 1 147 -7 0 0 0 0 17 0 minor hockey system before moving on tion. our net." 1997-1998 Rangers 39 0 3 3 92 -3 0 0 0 0 17 0 to the in the O H L. 1998-1999 Islaiulers 9 0 3 3 23 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 "1 lived in Oakville for five years. I Caims knows winning w ill require 1999-2000 Islanders 67 2 7 9 196 -5 0 0 0 0 55 3.63 Zamuner joined the played one year of hockey there and beating Leaf netminder , 2 2 2000-2001 Islanders 45 4 106 -18 0 0 0 0 21 9.52 prior to the start of the season and. he is then 1 left after that and moved to who has been outstanding for Toronto, 2001-2002 Islander* 74 •> 5 7 176 _2 0 0 1 0 34 5.88 NHL Totals 274 6 21 27 740 -34 0 0 1 0 146 4.11 involved in the playoff series with Burlington with my parents." Caims so far. . recalled. "W e've got to keep guys going to the Playoffs g p Team G ATPPIM +/- PP SH GW GT Shots P c i The two teams split their first two 1996-1997 Ranger* 3 0 I) 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 Caims then worked his way through net. putting pucks at the net and getting 2001-2002 Islanders T 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 games, Montreal opening up with a 5-2 the Burlington minor hockey system, the rebounds." Caims said. NHL Totals 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •1 0 win and Boston winning the second playing one year for the Burlington "It is hard to get Joseph off his game ROB ZAMUNER #17 game 6-4. Cougars, before moving up to the O H L because he is so good but we have to try Left wing Zamuner, who attended White Oaks with the now defunct Detroit Junior something." Height 6-3 Secondary School, has two assists. Wings. Regardless of the outcome of the Weight 203 But there is also another local player He was selected in the 1992 N H L series against Toronto, Caims should be Shoots Left suiting up in the N H L and that's Eric entry draft by the Rangers happy with his team's 2001-02 season. Bom September 17, 1969 Caims. and spent several seasons with This is the Islanders first post season OAKVILLE. ON. CAN More correctly, he's Oakville bom Binghamton of the American Hockey showing in the last nine years. and Burlington raised. League (A H L ) before making his N H L Although Toronto may be favoured A fixture w ith the for seven seasons. Zamuner joined the He's in his fourth year with the debut in the 1996-97 season against the around town. Caims is no doubt receiv­ Senators on June 30. 1999 in a trade for Andreas Johansson. Originally had been a third- Islanders, after breaking in with the round selection o f the (45th overall) in the 19S9 Entry Drat't. Zamuner is . ing his share of cheers, at least around a diligent worker who earns the respect of friend and foe alike. Has represented at New York Rangers, and he is involved Caims was able to spend time with these parts. the World Championships in 1997 and 1998 and also played for Team Canada at the . In 1998-99. Zamuner was named the third in Tampa Bay history. Was an even or plus player in 40 of the 58 games he played for the Lightning in '98-99. He Oakville 3-pitch league now accepting teams and players recorded his first career hat trick against the New York Rangers on Nov. 19. 1997. Joined the The O akville 3-pitch league is now accepting teams and al Friday and Monday night game. Lightning as a free agent on July 13. 1992. Appeared in 84 games in first full season w ith Tampa, setting team marks for a rookie with 43 points on 15 goals and 28 assists. players for the upcoming season. For more information, or an application, please call Peter Games are played mostly on Sundays, with the occasion­ at 905-333-9362. Season Team G P G A TP P IM +/- P P SH g w <;t Shuts P c i 1991-1992 Rangers 9 1 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 II 9.09 1992-1993 Lightning 84 15 28 43 74 -25 1 0 0 2 183 8.2 1993-1994 Lightning 59 6 6 12 42 -9 0 0 1 0 109 5.5 1994-1995 Lightning 43 9 6 15 24 -3 0 3 1 0 74 12.16 1995-1996 Lightning 72 15 20 35 62 I I 0 ,3 4 0 152 9.87 1996-1997 Lightning 82 17 33 50 56 3 0 4 3 0 216 7.87 1997-1998 Lightning 77 14 12 26 41 O l 0 3 4 1 126 11.11 C C 1998-1999 Lightning 58 8 II 19 24 -15 1 1 2 0 89 8.99 1999-2000 Senators 57 9 12 21 32 -6 0 1 0 0 103 8.73 2000-2001 Senators 79 19 18 37 52 7 1 2 4 1 123 15.45 • Dave Andreychuk 2001-2002 Bruins 66 12 13 25 24 6 1 2 0 0 98 12.24 N H L Totals 686 125 161 286 433 -62 4 19 19 4 1284 9.74 • Steve Guolla Playoffs Team G P G A T P PIM +/- P P N il G W GT Shuts Pet • Adam Copeland 1995-1996 Lightning 6 2 3 5 10 -1 0 1 0 0 10 20 1999-2000 Senators 6 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 7 28.57 • Eric Cairns 2000-2001 Senators 4 0 0 0 6 -5 0 0 0 0 9 0 2001-2002 Bruins 2 0 2 2 0 0 0. 0 0 0 1 0 • Scott MacDonald N H L Totals 18 4 5 9 18 -5 0 1 1 0 27 14.81 • Doug McKay Mens 35+ Outdoor Soccer League Registration • Thursday, April 18 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. . «► at Air Athletics . ** Monday, July 22 - Saturday, July 27,2002 W a r n i n g r J ^ ^ 1333 N. Service Rd. Oakville ^ % River Oaks Recreation Centre ^ ^ Cost S90/player or 51500/Team ^ diabetes Games Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (2400 Sixth Line) No Long Weekends POWER SKATING - We will lxj placing a daily 1 hour Season Runs Starting May 5 - September 29 emphasize on power skating. Contact Frank 416-534-4610 Ali 905-336-0413 email: [email protected] PUCK HANDLING AND PASSING Innovative If channel surfing is your drills are utilized to develop passing anti receiving skills at only form of exercise, Call 1-800-905-0270 a intensity level. see your doctor about SPRING/SUMMER SHOOTING - To provide individualized instruction to diabetes today. * www.russellhockey.com improve balance, power and shooting accuracy. The Know who to turn to Oakville Oldtimers Low Level Adult Hockey League techniques of how and when to use wrist, backhand, snap CANADIAN ASSOCIATION and slapshots are demonstrated. OIABETES CANAOIENNE (River Oaks Recreation Centre) ASSOCIATION DU DiABETE Individual or group registration. CHECK STRATEGY - Proper both positioning when www.diabetes.ca A social relaxed recreational atmosphere. playing a man while utilizing strength and intelligence; I-800-BANTING (226-8464) Limited Space! explanation of anticipation and angles when checking in comers, slot area and along lxxirds. NEW LOCATION TEAM PLAY & BREAK-OUT SYSTEMS Execution of positional play in offensive, neutral and defense zones; power plav and penalty-killing strategy. GOALTENDING - Specialized instruction in lateral movement; use of hands, stick, legs and bodv for catching I CORPORATE APPAREL and blocking. Challenging drills will be given to improve agility, movement time and hand/eve coordination. 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