BGHC NEWS N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 0 U15 AA Getting into the Halloween spirit I M P O R T A N T N E W S DIRECTOR OF SEEKING IP1/IP2 HOUSE LEAUGE BGHC SEASON EVENTS TREASURER BOARD VACANCY Visit our website for further details (Volunteer) Board of Directors Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, we will not be able to offer the Applicants must have an IP1 program for the 2020-21 accounting designation. The BGHC Board of Directors season. is looking to appoint a new Further details pertaining to the volunteer to the team. IP1 players that are able to skate role will be shared with all and get off the ice without relevant applicants. For further details and to assistance will be able to register apply for the position visit our for IP2 (session 2) beginning All interested parties should website at www.bghc.ca January 2021 submit their relevant CV to [email protected]. Note space is very limited and placement is not guaranteed p a g e 1 KEVIN GRECO 25+ years?! HEAD COACH FOR THE BGHC Thank you JR BARRACUDAS James Smith INTERMEDIATE AA TEAM Director of House League Events James has been a volunteer and The BGHC is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Greco as the member of the BGHC for over returning Head Coach for the Junior Barracudas for a two year term 25 YEARS! beginning the 2021/22 Season. As a devoted Coach, Director and Kevin has more than 25 years of experience coaching boys and girls’ hockey, beloved member of our community including 10+ years with the BGHC where he has lead his teams to three his enthusiasium and support for all Provincial Championships, one LLFHL Championship and numerous his players and the organization Showcase Tournament Championships. He has earned his Masters in Sports should not go unnoticed. Administration and High Performance 1 Certification and demonstrates exemplary vision, leadership, care, knowledge and technical expertise that We thank you James for all the will benefit our Intermediate AA team. wonderful memories and your hard A well respected coach and incredible BGHC brand ambassador, Kevin work in helping to shape the BGHC encourages a growth mindset and collaborative environment that provides into what it is today! athletes the skills, knowledge and mental aptitude to excel in competitive sports. Committed to the development of the high-performance vision for A message from James the BGHC, Kevin is looking forward to continuing to build a progressive environment for our BGHC players to excel as athletes and reach their D e a r B G H C p l a y e r s ; future goals and aspirations. H i . M a n y m a y n o t r e m e m b e r m e , b u t y o u k n o w o f m y r o l e . I w a s o n e o f t h e f o r t u n a t e p a r e n t s w h o g o t a c h a n c e t o c o a c h . T h e d r i l l s w e a l l d r e a d , b u t t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o r e m i n d y o u o f p r a c t i c e , d r i v e y o u t o t h e r i n k , t i e u p y o u r s k a t e s , l a u g h , e n c o u r a g e y o u t o s m i l e , l a u g h s o m e m o r e a n d d r i v e y o u h o m e - r e p e a t ! I e n j o y e d e v e r y m i n u t e o f i t w i t h 2 5 + t e a m s , 3 5 0 p l a y e r s - a l l o f w h i c h a r e v e r y s p e c i a l t o m y d a u g h t e r s a n d I . I t h a s b e e n a g r e a t r i d e . T a k e c a r e o f y o u r s e l v e s , a n d p l a y s a f e . JR BARRACUDAS SIGNING CELEBRATION - C o a c h J a m e s NOVEMBER 14TH, 11AM SOCIAL DISTANCING/MASKS/FACILITY REGULATIONS APPLY p a g e 2 BGHC 2020/21 DEVELOPMENT TEAM T h e B G H C i s c o m m i t t e d t o t h e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d f u t u r e o f a l l o u r a t h l e t e s . O u r 2 0 2 0 - 2 1 D e v e l o p m e n t T e a m i s b u i l t a r o u n d k e y a t h l e t i c l e a d e r s w h o w i l l w o r k w i t h a l l o f o u r a t h l e t e s t o i m p r o v e t h e i r s k i l l s a n d e n h a n c e t h e i r l o v e o f t h e g a m e ! Renata Fast, is a Olympic Silver Medalists and CUDAS alumni. Winner of the 2014 National Championships in her RENATA FAST sophomore year with the Clarkson University Golden Knights. 5 years on the Canadian National Team and a member of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL), having played for the Toronto Furies. In the aftermath of the termination of the CWHL, Renata joined her teammates in the creation of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA), with a mission to fight for a better future for women's hockey. Information on the PWHPA and current action being taken can be found at: http://pwhpa.com www.renatafast.com BECKY KELLAR Becky Kellar is a four-time Olympian who played in 20 games, recorded 9 points and captured 3 Gold Medals (Salt Lake City 2002, Turin 2006, Vancouver 2010) and 1 Silver (Nagano 1998). Becky was inducted to the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 2012 with her teammates from the Turin 2006 Olympic hockey team. Becky is a co-owner of “Strictly Hockey” with Cheryl Pounder. Together they offer a fun environment where players learn new skills from these two Olympians. Their program includes camps, private sessions and key note speaking. https://strictlyhockey.ning.com JANA HARRIGAN Jana Harrigan has an extensive hockey career receiving a scholarship from Ohio State University, holding 2nd for the record of all time points at Ohio State (160) and was awarded the “All American.” Jana went on to coach the Ohio State Women’s’ Varsity team (06/07) and then continued her hockey career playing in the CWHL from 2007-13. Jana is the President and Head Instructor of “Harrigan Hockey Inc” where she provides customized hockey training and leagues for females. https://harriganhockey.com/ Mike is a former NCAA player at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in the NCAA. MIKE TARANTINO As a coach, Mike has coached the Mississauga Reps Midget team, was the General Manager of the Toronto Patriots and was named the OJHL Execute of the Year in 2014. In 2018-2019, Mike was the Head Coach for the Oakville Blades. Mike has helped numerous players move on to the OHL, NCAA, and USports. He has coached 4 players who have been drafted to the NHL from the OJHL. He was named OJHL Coach of the Year in 2019. In 2019-2020, Mike served as the Vice-President of Hockey Operations for the Oakville Blades. In spring of 2020, Mike was named General Manager of the Collingwood Blues of the OJHL. GOALIE DEVELOPMENT BRYCE O'HAGAN Bryce O'Hagan is a highly skilled goalie, winning Gold with Team Canada U18 in 2008/09, Gold with Team Ontario U17 2007/08 and receiving the CIS All Canadian Rookie for his 2012/13 season. He was drafted 3rd round for the Soo Greyhounds where he played for 3 seasons, and 1 more in the OHL with the Peterborough Petes. Bryce now owns and operates “O’Hagan Goaltending.” MEDIA INQUIRES: He specializes in building a foundation of skills while teaSchPinOg NtoS eOacRh SinHdIivPid uINal QgoUaIliResI’E siSze: and ability. He has an exceptional work ethic and eye for detail. http://ohagangoaltending.com/ EJ PRICE EJ played in the GTHL for West Mall Lighting and the Etobicoke Canucks. She transitioned to girl’s hockey and played Junior in the PWHL for the Burlington Barracudas and the Mississauga Chiefs.