Sherwood Hockey Skills Academy

Hockey Canada Skills Academy Objectives Any male or female player registered, or wanting to become registered, on a Minor Hockey Association team who is attending a school with a HCSA program is eligible Any player regardless of skill level may register in a HCSA Any player, regardless of family income status, may register (depending on scholarship program criteria or school policy) Player’s, while enrolled in a HCSA, must maintain a behaviour standard as determined and monitored by the school or school board in order to remain in the program

HWDSB’s Hockey Academy Objectives To provide students in the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board with the opportunity to earn credits in a hockey focused environment On-Ice Skill Development – The focus is on development of all core fundamental skills (i.e. skating, puck control, shooting, passing, and small area games) Off-Ice Skill Development – The focus is on the continuation of core fundamental skills learned on-ice through a variety of activities (i.e. weight training, resistance training, floorball, plyometrics, and a variety other sports) Classroom Focus – The focus will be the health living curriculum.

Cost and Forms This year ($550.00) includes: Propulsion personal fitness training http://propulsiontraining.com/ Five Star fitness Sports Dome indoor training Power Edge Pro stickhandling http://www.poweredgepro.com/ Includes – Ice time (25-30 hours) Transportation back to the school (depending on school) Hockey Canada jersey and Off-ice equipment use and replacement Transportation to Toronto (HOH / Air Canada Centre) (depending on school) Guest speakers ***ALL FORMS must be fully completed and signed before you can go on the ice due to insurance issues*****

Program Code of Conduct The following are the expectations that every student in the HWDSB Hockey Skills Academy will adhere too Attitude The biggest stumbling block to players succeeding in hockey is a poor attitude Players that rapidly progress are those individuals that possess a strong work ethic, always open to learn, humble, and have quiet confidence Humble – modest, not grand or important, respectful, and courteous (ie. Wayne Gretzky, Steve Yzerman, Steve Nash etc.) School Players in the program will be held to the highest standard This course is a privileged program in the HWDSB Players are expected to attend all classes during the day and maintain passing grades Students not meeting expectations in other courses risk not being accepted for the hockey program in the future!

On-Ice Training “Mastery of any sport skill will take a minimum of 10,000 hours” The on-ice portion of the program will be the most fun and beneficial part of your day BE ON TIME! Ice time costs money The focus of all ice sessions will be the improvement of your core skills (Skating, Shooting, Stickhandling, Passing and Small Area Games) Typical lessons follow this agenda: Warm-up/Shoot Around 10 min Full Ice Lesson 10 - 15 min Stations and Circuits 15 - 20 min Scrimmage/Games 10 min We have wide range of abilities on the ice, it is critical that everyone has respect for each other The course allows you to challenge yourself to improve your individual skills

Off-Ice Training The off-ice portion of the program is full of a variety of hockey specific training techniques. Our training will take place in the gym, weight room, fields at the school Players will be tested three times per semester off-ice. The core of our off-ice training will be hockey related with some other sports done on occasion to allow the player the chance to cross train. Some of the key components of the off-ice program include: Fitness Testing European Floorball Circuit Training Reaction Ball Training Resistance Training (Pulling Tires, Chutes and Bungees) Weight Workouts Plyometrics and Core Training Core Skill Workouts (Stickhandling, Passing, Shooting, Small Area) Other Sports include Lacrosse, Handball, Dodgeball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, and Basketball

Teachers/Instructors Sherwood Teachers: Mr. Herrington -Scout Mr. Lounsbury-Skating Coach Mr. Teufel –Coach Sherwood Saints

Past Students of Sherwood’s Academy Spencer Abbott Signed by TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS May 2012 Sherwood Secondary School Forward Hamilton Red Wings OPJHL (2005-2008) University Of Maine NCAA Division 1 (2008-2012) Led the NCAA scoring 2012 Hobey Baker Award Finalist

Past Students of Sherwood’s Academy Andrew Radjenovic Sherwood Secondary Forward Hamilton Redwings Captain (2010-2012) Markham Waxers (2011-2012) 3rd in OJHL scoring Brock University Badgers

Past Students of Sherwood’s Academy Mike Morrison Sherwood Secondary School Goalie Kitchener Rangers OHL (2008-2011) Peterborough OHL (2011-2012) Kingston Frontenacs for this season

Past Students of Waterdown’s Academy Ryan Ellis Waterdown Secondary School Defence Windsor Spitfires OHL (2007-2011) Milwaukee Admirals AHL (2011-2012) Drafted 1st Round (11th Overall) by Nashville Nashville Predators NHL (2011-2012) Team Canada World Juniors 2009, 2010 and 2011

Past Students of Waterdown’s Academy Mark Visentin Waterdown Secondary School Goalie Niagara Ice Dogs OHL (2008-2012) Drafted 1st Round (27th Overall) by Phoenix Coyotes NHL Team Canada World Juniors 2011 and 2012

Who was the MVP of the 2012 all-star game? HOCKEY TRIVIA Who was the MVP of the 2012 all-star game? Marian Gaborik

HOCKEY TRIVIA Who had the hardest shot at the 2012 all-star game and how fast was it? Zdeno Chara 108.8 mph

HOCKEY TRIVIA Who is the player to score 50 goals in the NHL in 39 games? Wayne Gretzky

HOCKEY TRIVIA What team won the 2011-2012 Stanley Cup? Los Angelos Kings

HOCKEY TRIVIA The Leafs last won the Stanley Cup in what year? 1966-1967

HOCKEY TRIVIA The Hamilton Bulldogs are the farm team for which NHL team? Montreal Canadiens

HOCKEY TRIVIA The Hamilton Bulldogs signed a Hamilton Born player this summer Kyle Hagel

HOCKEY TRIVIA Name a Hamilton born player(s) currently playing in the NHL? Krys Barch Brian McGratton Zac Rinaldo Ryan Ellis

HOCKEY TRIVIA What NHL team had the longest Stanley Cup drought and how many seasons was the drought? The New York Rangers 53 Seasons

HOCKEY TRIVIA What NHL team currently has the longest Stanley Cup drought and how many seasons. The Toronto Maple Laughs 44 seasons

HOCKEY TRIVIA Which NHL player was considered to be the greatest leader? Mark Messier

Lets Have a Great Semester 