Tuesday, April 12, 2011

KINBURN SENSPLEX TO HOST CCHL U-16 ELITE CAMP

Press Release

Some of the area’s top junior prospects will be on display this week-end (April 15-17) at the Kinburn Sensplex. This is the only camp sanctioned as an Under 16 Elite Camp by the ODHA. The three day program will showcase all of the top 1996 birth players from the ODHA, who are eligible to be protected and selected in the upcoming CCHL Draft hosted by the Gloucester Rangers (Earl Armstrong) on May 18th. Over 75% of the participants in this camp will become Junior A players in the CCHL.

The schedule ( http://www.bellsensplex.ca/Special%20Programs/CCHL%20U16/CCHLAprU16CampItineraryDetails.php) is an intense one where the prospects will participate in 4 scrimmages and also attend workshops outlining the opportunities awaiting them in Junior A hockey. CCHL Commissioner Kevin Abrams will speak to the players and parents outlining the CCHL, the options and choices. Abrams is confident that the message will be conveyed and shared, “educating both the players and their parents is the key, we just want them to understand the responsibilities and commitment on and off the ice,” and adds, “this healthy balance is important and of course includes: education, off-ice training and nutrition.”



The week-end will also feature former NHLPA President and current College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Paul Kelly. Kellywill address participants and parents to provide accurate insight and information on collegiate hockey, and the importance of education as players enter Junior hockey. A refreshing presentation will provide real information that clearly explains eligibility in the NCAA, college graduation rates for players choosing the NCAA and the opportunities that are growing for college graduates in professional hockey.

In addition, the CCHL is pleased to be hosting 2 Top Prospects games on Saturday, April 16th in between the scrimmages. The first game at 2:00pm on Saturday will highlight all the top 1995 birth players in the ODHA. This game will see the top protected players from the 2010 draft, as well as the highest ranked players from CCHL central scouting in a single game to allow them the added exposure. Finally, at 7:30pm the top 1994 players in the CCHL and from lower categories in the branch will also participate in the CCHL Top Rookie game. Many of these players have already been drafted in the OHL and have received NCAA scholarship offers.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

No comments: