BY MARK HUNTER KAMLOOPS DAILY NEWS SPORTS REPORTER It was about 4 o’clock Thursday morning, and Quinn Benjafield was tossing and turning in his bed. Finally, he grabbed his cell phone and sent a text message to his best friend, Tak Anholt, not expecting any sort of response. “He texted … Continue reading Read more »
Wanted for NHL, all hockey; Real Athletes
Red Deer AB – Today, more and more parents are enrolling their kids in hockey 10-12 months of the year, with the hope their children will become better players. But is it working? Brent Sutter says he feels that too much hockey, especially for young kids, will hinder them … Continue reading Read more »
Training is like Farming
Vancouver B.C. – Vancouver Hockey School receives countless emails from parents and players searching for advice on the best way (and usually the quickest) to get scouted by junior or college teams. We recently came across this article written by Mike Boyle, one of the most respected strength and conditioning … Continue reading Read more »
Seafair Hockey Coach featured in Sportsnet Magazine
Vancouver B.C. – There is nine-year-old daughter Kaitlyn’s competitive gym classes – two three-hour weekly training sessions. Then there’s hockey, spring and fall leagues, both house and rep teams. Ben has coached 11-year-old son Stephen in the Seafair Minor Hockey Association for two years, and their rep hockey schedule is … Continue reading Read more »
BC Bears Sweep the 2012 Challenge Cup
Vancouver B.C. – The BC Bears “AAA” Spring Hockey Program made a huge statement this past month ”don’t mess with us”! Entering the 2012 Challenge Cup Spring Tournament, the BC Bears were crowned Champions in the 2001, 2002, and 2003 age groups competing in the Gold division. The BC Bears … Continue reading Read more »
Coaches Conference Making Strides
Vancouver B.C. – Ken Hitchcock, Mike Keenan, Don Hay all have one thing in common and its not wins and loses. The trio of coaches will be front and centre for The Coaches Site annual hockey coaches conference set for late July in Burnaby B.C. The conference is aimed at … Continue reading Read more »
Popke and Svejkovsky Featured in Skating and Skills Video
Vancouver B.C. – Vancouver’s top skating and skills instructors Derek Popke and Yogi Svejkovsky were recently featured in a promo video for Vancouver Hockey School. Popke and Svejkovsky own and operate the Vancouver Hockey School which has become the number one training choice for players of all ages and abilities. … Continue reading Read more »
Aaron Wilbur to lead Richmond Sockeyes
Richmond B.C. - The Richmond Sockeyes have hired Aaron Wilbur as their new head coach. Reputed to be widely respected in hockey circles, the 31-year-old has an extensive resume in the game despite his relative youth. He spent two seasons as coach/general manager of the Castlegar Rebels in the Kootenay International Junior … Continue reading Read more »
Katie Chan Represents BC at NHL Skills Compeition
Richmond B.C. – Vancouver Hockey School student and Seafair Minor Hockey product Katie Chan has earned the right to represent BC at the Canadian Tire NHL Junior Skills Competition. As part of the NHL All-Star celebrations, Canadian Tire is hosting a skills competition for boys and girls in the Novice, … Continue reading Read more »
“New Life” After NHL Career Cut Short
Richmond B.C. – Don Fennel Post-concussion syndrome forced Jaroslav Svejkovsky to retire early from the National Hockey League. But he’s grateful for the 113 games he was able to play with Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning between 1996 and 2000 and harbours no bitterness. Today, “Yogi” is carving out … Continue reading Read more »