Hamilton and Cheeseman Answer the Call
Published on May 17, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release
Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings are very proud to congratulate Assistant Coach Steve Hamilton and Head athletic Therapist Brian Cheeseman o their selection for the staff of Team Pacific at the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge to be held December 28, 2012 - January 4, 2013 in Victoriaville and Drummondville, Quebec.
Head Scout Wade Klippenstein - Coaldale, AB
Director of Operations Brent Polischuk - Victoria, BC
Head Coach Jason Becker - Prince George, BC
Assistant Coach Steve Hamilton - Edmonton, AB
Assistant Coach Brandon West - Kelowna, BC
Video Coach TBA
Athletic Therapist Brian Cheeseman - Edmonton, AB
Equipment Manager Troy Clifford - Kamloops, BC
"I am very honoured and excited for this opportunity to be the Head Coach for Team Pacific at the U-17 World Challenge. I am looking forward to working alongside our staff, Brent Polischuk, our D.O.P, Assistant Coaches Steve Hamilton and Brandon West, and our trainers Brian Cheeseman and Troy Clifford," commented Team Pacific Head Coach, Jason Becker. "I am very happy to get the chance to work with not only two very good coaches, but quality individuals as well. Each of them brings different elements to the table."
Steve Hamilton has been an Assistant Coach with the Edmonton Oil Kings since 2010. Prior to this position he was the Head Coach/General Manger of the Spruce Grove Saints of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). He has served as a camp coach for Hockey Alberta in the U17 program as well as serving as a presenter at coach development sessions.
Brian Cheeseman is in his third year in the Western Hockey League and second with the Edmonton Oil Kings. He began in the WHL with the Tri City Americans in the 09-10 season. Prior to this Cheeseman attended Sheridan College in Brampton, ON. He has served as the Team Alberta Under-17 camp therapist.
Team Pacific will be comprised of the top 22 players from the Pacific region. Each province will hold programming to identify 34 players (4 G, 12 D, 18 F) to move on to the Team Pacific Regional Camp that will consist of 68 players. The Team Pacific Regional Camp will be held July 25-29 in Kamloops, B.C. From this camp players will be scouted with their club team until the top 22 players are named to Team Pacific in November.
Team Pacific has included some of the top hockey players that Canada has ever produced. Some notable graduates who have competed on Team Pacific include:
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Team Pacific 2010; Evander Kane, Team Pacific 2008; Brent Seabrook, Team Pacific 2002; Dion Phaneuf, Team Pacific 2002; Mike Green, Team Pacific 2002; Jarome Iginla, Team Pacific 1994; Joe Sakic, Team Pacific 1986
The Under 17 program is the first step in Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence. Many players who compete at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge go on to represent Canada with the National Men's Under 18 Team, National Junior Team and National Men's Team.
Western Hockey League Stories from May 17, 2012
- Here for the Party - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Hamilton and Cheeseman Answer the Call - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Rockets Re-Sign Assistant Coach Dan Lambert - Kelowna Rockets
- Team Pacific Management Committee Announces Head Scout and Staff for 2013 Team Pacific - WHL
- Warriors Prospect Camp Opens May 31st - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Jason Becker and Wade Klippenstein Named to Team Pacific Staff at 2013 U-17 Challenge - Prince George Cougars
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