1. Junior Hurricanes Information Session and 2019-2020 Season Preview
Sunday, March 31, 2019
PNC Arena

2. Agenda Association Overview 2019 Board of Directors Elections
Spring Program Offering
Play up Policy
Tryouts
Coaching Philosophy
Program Overview
Player and Goalie Development
Coaches
Program Partners and Fundraising Event
Stephanie Acerra - Marriott
Kris Kenney – Hurricanes Sled Hockey
Q&A

3. Shane Willis Welcome
Merger Message

4. Merger Overview
Initial talks began in June 2018, completed in January or 2019
Wanted to make sure we have everything in place before announcing to the public
The process was slow and deliberate, involving members of both Boards and Executives
In general discussions, we realized both orgs were dedicated to creating a strong program that could focus on the entire hockey pathway from 8U through Junior
Carolina Junior Hurricanes
House program moved to rink management in 2013
8U through 18U

5. Year in Review
The season was extremely strong for both RYHA and Eagles organizations. The combined organizations were champions as follows:
CHL – 4 combined Championships
CHL – 2 combined Finalists
CAHA State – 5 combined Championships including Girls
EJEPL – 2 combined Championships
Districts – 1 Championship – Girls 19U
Nationals – 6 combined teams competing at Nationals from the affiliate, including 14U Girls and 19U Girls
Other Tournaments – 26 combined Championships
Other Tournaments – 10 combined Finalists
Carolina Junior Hurricanes
House program moved to rink management in 2013
8U through 18U

6. ALL teams will be required to participate for 2019-20
Year in Review
Our teams gave countless hours of their time to community service and volunteering for numerous local organizations and charities as well as hurricane relief efforts, thank you to the players, coaches, managers and parents for organizing these events!
Carolina Junior Hurricanes
House program moved to rink management in 2013
8U through 18U
ALL teams will be required to participate for

7. Association Overview
Merged program will now be Carolina Junior Hurricanes
501c3 Not for Profit, founded in 1987 – entering our 1st season as the Carolina Junior Hurricanes
Volunteer Board of Directors supported by paid staff
Carolina Hurricanes sponsorship in 2007
Tier I AAA status in 2007
Last season 600+ players across 41 teams combined
Programs - Tier II A through Tier I AAA - 8 through 18U
Player Development at the core of the program
Partnerships with Polar Hurricanes House League Program
Carolina Junior Hurricanes
House program moved to rink management in 2013
8U through 18U

8. Board of Directors
Seven Board of Director positions, all BOD positions are for 2 year terms – unpaid volunteer positions
Positions recently filled for June 1, 2018 term – Mike Young, David Jones
Positions added April 1st – Karyn Chenoweth, Michelle Bigham
2019 Officers
Andy Haldane – President
Lori Parro – VP Finance
Jesse Boulerice, Mike Young, Karyn Chenoweth, Michelle Bigham, David Jones – Directors at Large

9. Junior Hurricanes Staff
Steve Henley – Executive Hockey Director
Jocelyn Langlois – Executive Hockey Director
Colin Muldoon – Player development Director
Lincoln Flagg – Director Parent Education and Communication
Richard Shulmistra – Director Goalies
Jenny Kosnik – Bookkeeper
Jean Rogers – Association Administrator/Registrar
Danielle Webster - Scheduler
Maria Madonis – Volunteer Director - Marketing & Sponsorships
Piper Landrum – Volunteer Social Media Manager
David Reaugh – Volunteer Girls Hockey Director
Shane Willis – Carolina Hurricanes Director of Youth Hockey
Jeff Bigham – Volunteer Website Admin
Michelle Bigham – Director of Team Managers

10. Junior Hurricanes Program Committee
Steve Henley
Jocelyn Langlois
Colin Muldoon
Lincoln Flagg
Richard Shulmistra
Frank Morgan
Shane Willis
Marc Genest
Mike Young
Jon Miles

11. Junior Hurricanes Coaching Committee
Jocelyn Langlois
Steve Henley
Lincoln Flagg
Colin Muldoon
Brad Gaylord
Shane Willis

12. Spring 2019 Programs
North 8U/Squirts – Jocelyn Langlois lead Instructor - Fee $305 
Mon - RCI – 5:45-6:45pm - Apr 8-May 13 
Wed - WF – 6:15-7:15pm - Apr 10-May 15 
South 8U/Squirts - Colin Muldoon Lead Instructor - $305 
Tues - Iceplex – 6:00-7:00pm - Apr 9-May 14 
Thurs - Cary – 5:30-6:30pm - Apr 11-May 16 

13. Spring 2019 Programs
North PW/Bantam - Lincoln Flagg lead Instructor - Fee $350 
Tues - WF – 6:00-7:15pm - Apr 9-May 14 
Thurs - Iceplex – 6:00-7:15pm - Apr 11-May 16 
South PW/Bantam - Colin Muldoon Lead Instructor - Fee $350 
Mon - Iceplex – 6:00-7:15pm - Apr 8-May 13 
Wed - Cary – 5:45-7:00pm - Apr 10-May 15 

14. Spring 2019 Programs
South Midget - Colin Muldoon Lead Instructor - Fee $375 
Mon - Iceplex – 7:30-8:45pm - Apr 8-May 13 
Wed - Cary – 7:15-8:30pm - Apr 10-May 15 
Girls Only - Colleen Murphy Lead Instructor - Fee $225 
Tues - RCI – 5:45-6:45pm - 10U/12U - March 26-May 14 
Tues - RCI – 7:00-8:00pm - 14U/16U/19U - March 26-May 14 

15. Spring 2019 Programs
Marc Genest Clinics - Fee $225/clinic or $400 for both sessions 
Wed - RCI – 5:45-6:45pm - March 27-May 15 (Power Skating)
Wed - RCI – 7:00-8:00pm - March 27-May 15 (Skills, Drills and Checking)

16. Spring 2019 Programs Battle Camp – April 26-28 – Fee $160
Battle Camp – June 7-9 – Fee $160
 Battle Camp – Aug 2-4 – Fee $160
 Mike Young Lead Instructor
A skills based camp designed to teach kids how to use good proper checking technique, and to compete in small areas using body position using both on ice and off ice techniques.

17. Spring 2019 Programs Goalie Clinic - Cary - April 11-May 16
LEAD COACH: RICH SHULMISTRA
PROGRAM: 4/11/19-5/16/19 - THURSDAYS: CARY 6:45 - 7:45 PM
*COST: FREE!* - Must be registered for one of the paid Spring Clinics
Spring 2019 Programs

18. Play Up Policy - Boys
Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget first year players may be asked to try out for Major teams at Tier I AAA – This will be initiated by the evaluation committee
No second year players at any level will be allowed to play up to the next age level except 16U to 18U
8U players are NOT eligible to try out for Squirt programs per CAHA rules

19. Tryouts Tryout based team selection
Tier I AAA – 11U/12U/13U/14U//16U – May 3-5
Tier I AAA – 15U – Apr 30, May 1, May 4
Tier II AA/A– 10U/12U/14U/16U/18U – May 17 – 19
Girls 10U,12U,- June 1
14U, 16U, 19U – May 11
Factory Ice House, RCI, Iceplex
Teams selected by Selection Committees - include AAA coach, AA coach, 2-3 non affiliated evaluators
All selection meetings will be overseen by Executive Hockey Directors
Specific tryout processes will be posted as we get closer to the tryout dates
Similar to past format – goalie sessions and primarily scrimmage based evaluations.
Selection committees at each age group.
Players will be ed directly and then contacted by coach. No web posting.

20. Tryout Fees AAA Tryout Fees - $135, $150 after April 26th
AA/A Tryout Fees - $135, $150 after May 10th
Girls Tryout Fees - $75, $100 after May 4 for 14U/16U/19U Girls
Girls Tryout Fees - $75, $100 after May 25 for 10U/12U Girls
Similar to past format – goalie sessions and primarily scrimmage based evaluations.
Selection committees at each age group.
Players will be ed directly and then contacted by coach. No web posting.

21. Coaching Philosophy
Provide the opportunities for everyone to play in every situation.
Focus on developing all players. Putting players in the appropriate situations to succeed.
Playing time is earned.
Every day is a new game. You can redeem yourself with the appropriate effort and commitment.
Be consistent in teaching, praising and disciplining players.
Conduct ourselves in way that is consistent with our core values (hard work, commitment, respect, …)
Coaches have freedom to base opportunities on who they are competing against.
The use of specific power play and penalty kill lines will be de emphasized at younger age groups (PW).
Goal during the first part of the season (Aug-Dec) is to develop the deepest bench they can.
Conduct consistent with core values applies to players and coaches alike.

22. Coaches Mix of parent and non-parent Significant Experience
Coaching Team With Common Philosophy
Developing Next Generation of Coaches
Carolina Junior Hurricanes
House program moved to rink management in 2013
8U through 18U

23. Program
Continuation of player development at 10U and 12U and will continue to be weekly
Continuation of sibling discount and full payment discount
Continuation of payment plan and availability of financial aid
Continuation of Junior Hurricanes Boys, Girls and Culotta Scholarships
Continuation of partnership with Raleigh Ortho for baseline testing
Continuation of partnership with PHHL to lead 8U Select Program and Player Development
Program fees and budget being finalized, no significant changes from prior year
Continuation of partnership with Marriott Hotels

24. U “Super 8”
Partner with PHHL to provide an enhanced experience for 8U Advanced players
Junior Hurricanes will run 8U Select Program called the “Super 8”
PHHL runs fall league evaluations with help of Junior Hurricanes to aid in determining advanced division.
Evaluations will select Advanced teams that practice and play with PHHL, BUT players can choose additional SELECT Program.
Select Program will have one Player Development session weekly that also incorporates off ice conditioning. Session will be run by Junior Hurricanes coaches centrally at the IcePlex.
Junior Hurricanes 8U teams will attend 2-3 Select Jamborees/tournaments all within the affiliate or adjacent affiliates (e.g. Raleigh, Charlotte, Charleston, DC, York)
Ryan Dupraw will be the lead coach for Select Program Player Development
Players pay regular PHHL fee then additional fee TBD for Junior Hurricanes Select Program. 
PHHL continues to schedule/run all regular weekly practices and games for normal league play.

25. Tier I AAA Coaches Team Birth Years Head Coach National Bound
11U PW Minor
2008
Mitch Eisenburg/SW No
12U PW Major
2007
Colin Muldoon
13U Bantam Minor
2006
Marc Genest
14U Bantam Major
2005
Steve Rice
Yes
15U Midget Minor
2004
Lincoln Flagg
16U Midget Minor
2003
Clay Cotie
One team at each level except 16U. CAHA Approved teams.

26. Tier II AA Coaches Team Birth Years Head Coach National Bound
9U Squirt AA Minor
2010
Jocelyn Langlois No
10U Squirt AA Major
2009
Patrick Kimball
11U PW AA Minor
2008
David Wright Jr III
12U PW AA Major
2007
Kevin Hedley
14U Bantam AA Minor
2006
Mike Grabowski
Yes
14U Bantam AA Major
2005
Bill Fredenburg/SH
14U Bantam AA Mixed
2005/2006
TBD
Midget 15U AA
2004
Alex Rivers
Midget 16U AA
2003
Mike Balint
Midget 17U AA
2002
Stephen Farrar
Midget 18U AA
2001,
Rich Shulmistra
One team at each level

27. Tier II A Coaches Team Birth Years Head Coach National Bound
9U Squirt A Minor
2010
Jesse Boulerice No
10U Squirt AA/A Major
2009
Nagib Ward
10U Squirt A Mixed
2009/2010
TBD
12U PW A Minor
2008
12U PW A Mixed
13U Bantam A Minor
2006
14U Bantam A Major
2005
David Wright SR II
14U Bantam A/Mixed
2005/2006
16U A Midget Mixed
2003/2004
Morris/Hoey
18U A Midget Mixed
2001/2002

28. 2019 - 2020 Squirt ( Teams Practices League Home Games Tourneys
Players
Includes Goalies
Sq AA Minor
2 shared, PD every week
CHL Upper A/EHF
12-14 Games 4
14-15
Sq AA Major
Independent - EHF
Sq A Minor
2 shared, PD every week
CHL Lower A 3
13-14
Sq AA/A Major
CHL Upper A
Sq A Mixed
CHL B/HS

29. 2019 - 2020 Pee Wee Teams Practices League Home Games Tourneys Players
PW AAA Minor
1 full, 1 shared, PD every week
Independent - EHF
6 to 9 7 17
PW AAA Major 6 8
PW AA Major
CHL/EHF
12/14 games 4
PW AA Minor
CHL
PW A Minor 3
PW A Mixed

30. 2018 - 2019 Bantam Teams Practices League Home Games Tourneys Players
Bant AAA Minor
2 full, PD every week
Independent - EHF
6 to 9 7 17
Bant AAA Major 6 8
Bant AA Major
2 full, PD every other week
CHL/EHF 14 4
Bant AA Minor
2 full, PD every other week 3
Bant AA Mixed
Bant A Major
1 full, 1 shared, PD every other week
CHL Upper A
Bant A Minor
CHL Lower A
Bant A Mixed
CHL

31. CHL/Independent - USPHL
Midget
Teams
Practices
League
Home Games
Tourneys
Players
16U AAA
2 full, PD every week
Independent 6 9
18-20
15U AAA
16U AA
2 full, PD every other week
CHL/USPHL 14 4
15UAA 3
16U A Mixed
2 full - PD Every Other Week
CHL
18U AA Major
Independent -USPHL
18U AA Minor
CHL/Independent - USPHL
18U A Mixed
CHL/Independent

32. The Message 2019 - 2020 Girls Program
The Carolina junior Hurricanes girls program is designed to deliver the most competitive all girls teams in the Southeast district while providing elite level personal player development, unmatched team experience and fun hockey family in the region. Our logo is there to identify us to our opponents, Our job is to identify your name to the rest of the world.
16U if interest exists
Paul Strand to run Girls PD

33. Community Family One Team Promotion Regional Growth
Girls Program
Community
Family
One Team
Promotion
Regional Growth
16U if interest exists
Paul Strand to run Girls PD

34. 2019-2020 Tryouts 2019 - 2020 Girls Program U14/U16/U19 - May 11th
U10/U12 - June 1st
16U if interest exists
Paul Strand to run Girls PD

35. 2019 - 2020 Girls Program U6-U12 U14-U19 A and AA Travel Program
Jamborees
Full Time
Part Time
Youth First
Place for everyone
A and AA
Travel Program
Full Time
Tryouts will matter
16U if interest exists
Paul Strand to run Girls PD

36. 2019 - 2020 Girls Program A Program AA Program All Girls Travel
4-6 Travel Weekends
CBHL League
Optional AA Extras
National Bound
7-9 Travel Weekends
Promotional Package
Professional Off-ice
16U if interest exists
Paul Strand to run Girls PD

37. 2019 - 2020 Girls Program A Program AA Program Three Rivers Ponytail
Lady Pats
NAHA
CCM
Boston
Buffalo
16U if interest exists
Paul Strand to run Girls PD

38. 2019 - 2020 Girls Program Weekly Player Development Hampton Area
Raleigh
Charlotte
16U if interest exists
Paul Strand to run Girls PD
Others??
Greensboro

39. 2019 - 2020 Girls Program Junior Hurricanes Nashville Atlanta
Florida International
Florida Alliance
NOVA
Rush
16U if interest exists
Paul Strand to run Girls PD

40. Girls Program Coaches Team Birth Years Head Coach National Bound
Girls 10U Select X2
2009/2010
Tim Polly/Healy No
Girls 10U AA
Tim Sauls
Girls 12U Select
Wilburn/Gleason
Girls 12U A
Girls 12U AA
Brian Darer
Girls 14U A
2005/2006
Bob Buchanan
Girls 14U AA
Santora
Yes
Girls 16U A
2003/2004
TBD
Girls 16U AA
2001/2002
Ryan Weber
Girls 19U AA
2000/2002
Mike Gazzillo
16U may be offered based on interest.

41. Girls Program Teams Practices League Home Games Tourneys Players
Girls 10U Select
1 shared, PD weekly
Polar House 12 2
13-15
Girls 10U AA
Tournament Team/6 practices
Independent
Girls 12U AA
Girls 12U A
1 shared, PD every week
CBHL 8 1
Girls 12U Select
Girls 14U A
2 shared, PD every week
Girls 14U AA
1 full, 1 shared, PD every week 6
Girls 16UA
Girls 16U AA
1 full, 1 shared PD every week
15-17
Girls 19U AA
1 full ice, PD every week 4
16U may be offered based on interest.

42. Girls Summer Program Development Sessions NAPS June 2005 2006-2007
16U if interest exists
Paul Strand to run Girls PD

43. Girls Program
Girls Program Q and A, meet the coach breakout session will be by the south entrance immediately following the meeting
16U if interest exists
Paul Strand to run Girls PD

44. Lead Instructors – Colin Muldoon, Lincoln Flagg
Player Development
Skating Skills
Sprinting Speed
Lateral/ Inside and outside edges
One and two foot turns
Stops and Starts
Transitions
Backward
Racing Competition
Footwork and Shooting
Escapes with shots
In tight skating and shooting skills
Game skills that focus on
Give and goes
Finding and creating passing lanes
Making play under backpressure
Quick ups
2-1/3/2 odd man situations
Special teams PP/PK
Lead Instructors – Colin Muldoon, Lincoln Flagg

45. Goalie Development
KEY POINTS
Small student to goalie ratio
Prefer smaller groups to maximize teaching
Skating is the foundation of program
Improve mobility 
Trying to create good habits
Working with coaches at each level to improve communication and improve development.
Lead Instructors – Rich Shulmistra, Bill Horn, Steve Stephenson, Kevin Ruter

46. Program progresses throughout the season
Goalie Development
September
Skating / edgework
Puck handling
Lateral movement
October
Rebound control
 Angle and depth management
Post coverage concepts
November
Read and react/reduce guessing
Foot speed / agility
Poke checks
December
Game situations (1v1, 2v1, PP, PK, etc.)
Faceoff strategies
January
Reinforce fundamentals
Desperation saves / unorthodox saves
February
REVIEW
Program progresses throughout the season

47. Team Jerseys and Numbers
All players will be required to purchase new team jerseys as we are converting to the new style The Carolina Hurricanes now wear,. Cut and Sew style from Team Winwave. . Five Hole staff will attend all tryouts for players to be fitted.
After tryouts and team placement, we begin a process to keep/ change numbers.
Anyone in birth year who has a number no one else has maintains first right of refusal to keep it
If two players in a birth year/team that may conflict, then a set of “tiebreaker” rules apply:
Ask if either player would like to change
If both players want to keep the number, whichever player has the most cumulative Eagle or Hurricanes time with the number - time in other organizations with the # doesn’t count
coin flip between those two if same number of years
If a player “loses” his number, that player gets to select first from available #s
No “new numbers” get selected until existing players get assigned
Jerseys will be ordered during registration at additional cost (Approx $165-$170 including Game Socks)

48. Team Gear and Apparel
All players will be required to have the following:
Red helmet and gloves (no particular brand is required
Red pant shell, can use a shell from the previous year, or will need to be ordered directly through Five Hole Sports at an additional cost ($40)
Junior Hurricane bag, can use from last year, or will need to ordered during the registration at additional cost (Approx $80)
Practice jerseys and socks are included in the team fee and are ordered in bulk
Warm-up jackets and pants are required and will be ordered directly through Five Hole Sports
Workout shorts, and T-shirts are available directly through Five Hole Sports
Five Hole will provide a direct link for all Five Hole items

49. Uniforms and Apparel

50. Five Hole Sports Partnership
Five Hole Sports will continue to be the official partner for all game and practice jerseys, socks, shells, bags, warm-ups and apparel
Stock extra Jr. Hurricanes shells, socks and apparel at Raleigh Five Hole locations to assist with sizing issues
10% Discount Card for ALL Junior Hurricanes members given out at tryouts
20% Discount Card for all Coaches and BOD Members
Discounted skate sharpening - $2.00 off every day during the season
Exclusive 1 hour session during Player and Goalie Demo Days for all Jr. Hurricanes members – we will see all the new equipment 1st.
Sat July 20th, 2019 – Bauer and CCM Demo Day

51. Five Hole Sports Partnership
Five Hole Sports made a $15,000 donation to the Junior Hurricanes to support Youth Hockey for the season.

52. Annual Lobster Bake/Golf Fundraiser
Please save the date for the Junior Hurricanes 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 27st at the Heritage Golf Club in Wake Forest. The day will be loaded with golf and then followed by a Lobster Bake dinner, music and great company!
Reservations are now open and looking for golf foursomes, event and hole sponsors and event volunteers.
All proceeds will benefit the Junior Hurricanes Youth Hockey Program and the Junior Hurricanes Scholar-Athlete Awards.
Link to golf or Sponsor:
Charityauction.bid/Golflobsterbake

53. Future Hockey Roadmap lflagg@carolinajuniorhurricanes.com
Continue to develop a road map for all parents/players that outline options for continuing to play hockey after Tier I / II
Prep School
USA Hockey Development Camps
Junior Hockey
NCAA Division I / III
ACHA Division I / II / III (Club Hockey)
Options to consider for moving away versus staying home and continuing to play through high school at Tier I or Tier II
Quality of Education
Cost of each option
Maturity of the individual player
School/Program commitment to the player (playing time, guaranteed spots, etc.)
Materials from USA Hockey, NCAA, professional coaches and scouts including the Carolina Hurricanes

54. 16U AA/18U AA Junior Opportunities
Opportunity to be selected by the Junior Coaches to be brought up for practices with the Junior Team
Decision will be based on performance, work ethic, academics, and maturity level
Any practices with the Junior team will be free of charge for the player
Possible Junior mentorship programs

56. Player age range from 4 – over 40
We support those in the community unable to play tradition stand up hockey.
Player age range from 4 – over 40
Youth & Adult - Veteran, Active Duty, Cancer Survivors and those born with disabilities
Coach - Geoff Wing
Operations – Kelly and Brian Jacoby & Kris Kenney

57. Player Spotlights Tyler Jacoby - ABC Video
Issac Dufour – Youth Travel Player
Rob Pickel – Adult Travel Player

58. Team USA visits Raleigh, NC

59. How each of you can help Hockey Changes Lives!
Awareness - Share our story
We need more players and volunteers
Fundraiser – Casino Night
Friday, September Trophy Brewing on Maywood
Hockey Changes Lives!

60. Contact and Social Media
Facebook
Twitter & Instagram –
Website - Hurricanes Sled Hockey Page on JuniorHurricanes.com

61. Marriott Partnership Stephanie Acerra, Sales Executive
dedicated RYHA Account Rep
Negotiated Hockey Packages
Merger of Marriott and Starwood
Access 30+ Brands, 6,900 hotels
More options: 4Points, aloft, Westin
Marriott Bonvoy Program
X2 Now Through June 2019
Bonvoy Events: Rewarding Team Manager with Points & Elite Night Credit

62. Junior Hurricanes Social Media
Show Your Support & Share Your Love #juniorhurricanes
PURPOSE. PASSION. PLAY.

63. Key Dates and Events Lobster Bake – April 27th Casino Night (TBD)
Club Picture Day and BBQ (TBD)
Coach/Manager Meeting (TBD)
Preseason Camp:
AAA – week of Aug 12
AA – week of Aug 19
A – week of Aug 26
Girls – weekend of 24/25

64. Why Choose the Junior Hurricanes?
Merging of two long standing successful Raleigh organizations entering 31st year supporting local youth hockey. Combined strength of staff, volunteers, and BOD members under a single organization
Organization managed by professionals with a well rounded hockey AND business background (BOD, Executive Director, finance committee, hockey committee, coaching committee, etc.)
Financially stable with long term, flexible ice contracts
Support of the Carolina Hurricanes staff, coaches, former players, facilities, camps, etc.
Strongest coaching staff in the area that is committed to the growth and development of our athletes – FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT
History of producing successful athletes starting at U9 through U18 – Almost 100 former players have gone on to play Junior, Collegiate or Semi-professional hockey
Dedicated member players and parents!!!

65. Q&A