HEOMINOR

Hockey Eastern Ontario Minor

The Casselman-Embrun Minor Bantam IceDogs (2016-2017) are on top of the hockey world.  The team went 2-2 in Round Robin play this past weekend (Jan. 12-15, 2017) and qualified for the playoffs. It was a hard battle in the semis going into the 8^th period of OT, however, the IceDogs prevailed and defeated the highly favourite Woodstock JR Navy Vets, a strong and now rated “AA” team, which only allowed 1 goal in the 4 games of round-robin play, to therefafter win over a team that had previously beat them in the round-robin in order to be crowned the winners in the Finals to become the 1^st ever HEO-Minor - District 3 Rep-B team to win an International Silver Stick Final Championship.

After capturing the Regional Northumberland, ON (Cobourg) title in early December 2016, the Ice Dogs qualified for the Newmarket International SS Finals for January 2017.

This past Thursday, the group of players, coaches, parents and siblings started their trek to Newmarket with one united goal - to win this International tournament.

Game 1: L (1-2) – Barrie Colts A (37-4-5);

Game 2: W (2-1) – Halton Hills Thunder A (22-14-6);

Game 3: W (3-0) – Newmarket Redmen A (Host);

Game 4: L (3-4) – Aurora Tigers A (23-8-10);

Game 5 (Semi-Final): W (2-1) (8OT)– Woodstock JR Navy Jets AA (29-4-5);

Game 6 (Final): W (2-1) – Barrie Colts A (37-4-5).

Congratulations to the Coaching staff for their hard work, implication and dedication. The team, not only did they work hard on the ice but their determination, teamwork and sportsmanship were also unparalleled. 

On a special note, the Casselman-Embrun IceDogs team name will be displayed on the Original Silver Stick located in the Canada Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto this summer. 

Re:  2017 Penalty Free Sweepstakes Promotion

Once again we request your assistance in raising awareness of the Penalty Free Sweepstakes program contest, which concludes January 31st.   We encourage all member associations to continue to promote the Sweepstakes program to their membership by including the Sweepstakes information on their respective web sites, social media, newsletters or other communications vehicles. 

Please use the following URL  http://hdco.on.ca/penalty_details  

The 2017 PFS Official Entry Form and PFS MVP Nomination form can be accessed from this link.

We received this story which just begs to be published and shows how our members can make a difference.

Community Spirit!

Hockey teaches many different things: determination, dedication, teamwork and leadership. It also teaches kids about sacrifice, integrity and character.

This December 2016, the Ottawa Sens Major Bantam AAA team sponsored a family through the ‘Adopt a Family’ program with the Kanata Food Cupboard. Over 450 families received food and gifts this holiday season due to the kindness and support of many volunteers.

We are proud of this team for taking time to provide a family with a memorable Christmas this year. This kind of community spirit not only helps people in need, but it teaches us about teamwork and helps develop our kids into responsible citizens.

Tom Renney announced that Hockey Canada’s chief operating officer, Scott Smith, has been appointed president and COO effective July 1, 2017.
Renney, who joined the organization as president and CEO in 2014, will continue to lead and set the direction for Hockey Canada in his role as chief executive officer. He said the move to promote Smith will allow the organization to more effectively deliver on its mandate to grow the game within Canada, and abroad.

Hey Ottawa! Rogers Hometown Hockey wants to hear you Cheer Like Never Before!

What’s up for grabs?

Your team could win the ultimate hockey experience, including a Stanley Cup® Playoffs Viewing Party hosted by an NHL® Alumni in your very own hometown! Plus, get an on-ice hockey experience hosted by a surprise guest, meet and greet with NHL® Alumni and a surprise equipment package!

Here’s what you need to do:

•             Record a 10-30 second video of your teams cheer and share your video encouraging your team’s fans to vote for your cheer online. The top 5 teams with the most votes will be invited to take part in the festivities when the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour visits your town. The winning team in each town will be in the running to win an ultimate hockey experience.

Spread the word! Let your friends and family know about the contest so everyone is ready to vote.

Upload your team cheer here

1. Create a youtube account

2. Upload your cheer video to youtube

3. Import youtube video to

ATTENTION OTTAWA: The deadline to upload your team cheer is Monday, March 13th @ 11:59pm local time

Brad Smyth Clinics

The NHL Alumni Hockey Camps & Clinics is a youth development program designed to progress players (boys & girls) of all ages and skill levels

We provide a structured and energetic environment aimed at accelerating aspiring young hockey players' individual game to greater heights. Our bilingual camps & clinics will focus primarily on the following essential components of the game:
skating, stickhandling, passing, shooting, body positioning, timing/hockey sense & on ice awareness. 

We will be running camps in January & February during PA Days, as well as March Break & throughout the summer.  Additionally, I am available for consulting with teams and private & semi-private lessons with individual players.

Register and pay online at www.bradsmythhockey.com

ORMHA Holiday Break Camps 

Holiday CAMP #1
When: Wednesday, January 4th, 2017
Novice: 12:30pm -2pm
Atom & Peewee: 2pm - 3:30pm
Where: Osgoode Community Centre/Arena
5660 Main Street Osgoode, Ontario
Cost:  $40 per 90 minute session

Holiday CAMP #2
When: Friday, January 6th, 2017
Novice: 12:30pm -2pm
Atom & Peewee: 2pm - 3:30pm
Where: Osgoode Community Centre/Arena
5660 Main Street Osgoode, Ontario
Cost:  $40 per 90 minute session