WHL Spokane Chiefs

Chiefs Prospect Verhelst Attends Mentor Camp

Published on July 18, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
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Spokane Chief prospect Tyson Verhelst is one of 42 bantam-aged players who are participating in the second annual Allstate All-Canadians Mentorship Camp. Verhelst, a goaltender from Brandon, Manitoba, was Spokane's third round pick in this spring's WHL Bantam Draft. Verhelst is the only player from the province of Manitoba to be invited to the camp, the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) announced.

Hosted by NHL players under the leadership of 21-year NHL veteran Gary Roberts, the invitation-only camp is being held at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The camp began on Tuesday and will run through Saturday, July 21st.

The intensive five-day camp will conclude with the Allstate All-Canadians Mentorship Cup - an inter-squad exhibition game - on Saturday, July 21 at 1:00 p.m. ET, and will be broadcastin Canada on TSN.

"The NHLPA is committed to the development of Canadian youth, providing them with skills to make them better individuals both on and off the ice," said Mike Ouellet, NHLPA Chief of Business Affairs. "We are incredibly pleased to be able to bring young players the opportunity to work with pros at this stage in their careers. We saw tremendous success at last year's inaugural camp and are eager to begin working with another group of talented athletes."

"These young players and their families will learn what is required of them to get to the next level in their careers," said Gary Roberts. "Through personal experience, I look forward to sharing my story emphasizing the impact that off-ice skills like fitness and nutrition had on my career. Last year's camp had an everlasting impact on the 42 players we worked with and I look forward to continuing the tradition."

Players attending the five-day Allstate All-Canadians Mentorship Camp, which would not be possible without the generous support of Allstate Canada, will receive important instruction both on the ice and in the classroom. Classroom sessions will cover a variety of foundational topics such as nutrition, strength and fitness, sports psychology, life skills and personal values. Parents will be invited to participate in selected sessions designed to equip families with the information they need to help make well-informed decisions and better support their young athletes.

The 5'10", 176 pound Verhelst went 15-4 in 23 appearances last season with Bantam AA Brandon Wheat Kings. At 15-years-old, Verhelst will play bantam hockey in Brandon, Manitoba this next season.

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