Hitmen Launch Novice Development Program
Published on September 29, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen in conjunction with Hockey Calgary and Wendy's Restaurants are proud to announce the launch of the Hockey Calgary Novice Development Program.
Starting this season, approximately 2,200 minor hockey players in all 16 Novice Associations in Calgary will each wear either the Hitmen black or white jersey featuring a Wendy's shoulder patch. Teams will also incorporate the Hitmen nickname such as the Blackfoot Novice 2 Hitmen.
The program also includes the following:
All novice coaches will attend a coaching seminar provided by the Calgary Hitmen
Throughout the season Hitmen players will attend novice practices to assist with instruction
All novice players and their coaches will attend a Hitmen game on January 31st as part of Wendy's / Hockey Calgary Novice Development Day with tickets complements of the Calgary Hitmen
"Hockey Calgary is very excited to partner with Wendy's and the Calgary Hitmen on the Novice Development program," said Hockey Calgary President Perry Cavanagh. "We feel the positive benefits of this program will be seen for many years to come as hockey associations in Calgary focus on the skill development of these young players that will lead to not only a better foundation but more fun for all involved in the game. This program is a significant step forward in the thinking of long term development of our young athletes in the Hockey Calgary system and we are pleased to have formed a significant partnership in a program that may one day become a player development leader within the hockey community. "
"We are extremely fortunate to have partnerships that provide the collective resources to enhance youth hockey programs," explained Calgary Hitmen Director of Business Operations Mike Moore. Wendy's is a terrific supporter of the Calgary Hitmen and we are extremely proud to have them support minor hockey in Calgary as well. "The Hitmen are excited to provide jerseys including the Hitmen name and colors for all Hockey Calgary Novice teams for their games as well as support from our coaches and players at some Novice practices. January 31 will be an awesome day with all of these players wearing their Hitmen jersey at the Pengrowth Saddledome," continued Moore.
"This is an outstanding program and one we are very excited to be a part of," explained Wendy's Field Marketing Manager Michele Liang. "Wendy's Restaurants is proud and excited to be a part of grass-roots hockey in Calgary."
The philosophy of the Novice Development League in Calgary is to encourage an environment in which children can learn the fundamentals of hockey through skill development and small area games. More attention will be focused on skill development and education versus games, scoring and winning. Each player will have equal opportunities for development and success.
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