Elite hockey development camp being hosted in North Bay
Just over 100 of Northern Ontario’s top young hockey players are converging on North Bay for what’s described as an elite professional development experience.
The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) says its Development Weekend is for elite players, from across the north, with 2012/13 birth years.
Officials say it’s a chance for players to train, compete, and be evaluated in a high-performance setting, both on and off the ice, and an opportunity for families to get a firsthand look at the standard, structure, and support behind the NOHA development pathway.
NOHA says players will work directly with:
Ryan Oulahen – Head Coach, North Bay Battalion (OHL)
Mike McParland – Head Coach, Nipissing Lakers Men’s Hockey (OUA)
Tim McWhirter – High Performance Skills Coach, Hockey Canada
Brian Kment – Goaltending Coach, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
Matthew Bourgeois – High Performance Goalie Coach, Hockey Canada
Caleb Mady – Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, North Bay Battalion (OHL)
The Association says for the first time, player fitness testing results are also being collected and stored this weekend.
Results will be accessible to players and families and tracked over a player’s three-year NOHA Development Camp eligibility.
“This long-term tracking gives athletes a clearer picture of their growth and provides families with tangible insight into how development progresses year over year,” states a release.
The development weekend takes place from Aug. 7-9 at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens.
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
