NEW POST JUNE 26/09: Minor Provincials 2009 (current scoresheets)
The attached excel document has all the current provincial round robin games information. Good luck to teams that are entering into the semi-finals.
Excel Scoresheets as of Friday games
U19 West Coast Express announce their 2009 team roster
It's been a lengthy process from early conversation with all junior coaches, associations execs, men’s contacts and others that helped compile a list of 87 potential players for Team BC U19 team selection. The U19 group has finalized the team roster for the 2009 Junior Nationals tournament in Edmonton, Alberta from July 29th to August 2nd.
We are pleased to announce the primary team members:
Brad Anderson (VBHA)
Cameron Belansky
Christopher Busto
Danny Grewal (MMBHA)
David Bigley (MMBHA)
Harjit Purewal
Jagpal Sandhu (MMBHA)
Jeff Scheffel (MMBHA)
James Eisner (RMMBHA)
Jesse Churchwell (MMBHA)
Manuveer Mahil (MMBHA)
Mike Guertin (DMBHA)
Nathan Pangalia (MMBHA)
Nicholas Grewal
Paul Chima (MMBHA)
Steve Hudon
Tom Easly
Zac Lord (VBHA)
We would sincerely like to thank all the minor junior coaches, association executives, Charlene Churchwell, Selina Chesworth, Derryk Homma, Par Sidhu, Brevil Robinson, Bo Sidhu and others who have been instrumental in assisting us in this selection process. We certainly could not have accomplished this without all your help.
We look forward to working with these highly talented players to build on the U19’s “A pool” Bronze medal at Canadian National’s in Halifax last year. Our goal is to compete at the highest level with integrity and continue our quest for gold!
Regards,
Paul Hundal
Team BC U19 Coach
U17 BC Thunder announce their 2009 team roster
On behalf of Wayne van Geel, Head Coach of the U17 BC Thunder, it is my pleasure to provide the WCMBHA of BC and all minor associations with our roster for the 2009 Nationals Tournament. We had over 50 players representing 6 different associations register to compete for a spot over the four evaluation sessions. -Bruce Arthurs.
Head Coach: Wayne VanGeel
Assistant Coach: Trent Plul
Assistant Coach: Nick Dhaliwal
Manager/Assistant Coach: Bruce Arthurs
William Arthurs (VBHA)
Dominic Centis (SMBHA)
Alanjit Cheema (SMBHA)
Zack Cummings (RMMBHA)
David Czernick (VBHA)
Indy Dhaliwal (FVBHL)
Corey Dubbledam (RMMBHA)
Kevin Fowler (DMBHA)
Jesse Hinchcliffe (RMMBHA)
Andrew Inglis (DMBHA)
Jordan Liem (SMBHA)
Spencer Marro (VBHA)
Ryan Muldoon (DMBHA)
Taylor Plul (RMMBHA)
Jared Thomas (VBHA)
Mitch VanGeel (VBHA)
Mathew Wereschuk (SMBHA)
Alternates for the U17 BC Thunder:
Greg Burgess (VBHA)
Kylar Chrzanecki (VBHA)
Evan Seminerio (RMMBHA)
Harveer Takhar (DMBHA)
U15 West Coast Wolverines
announce their 2009 team roster
After a lengthy tryout process, scouting of regular season games and with over 60 players trying out, the Coaching Staff of the U15 West Coast Wolverines have finalized their team roster for the 2009 Junior Nationals tournament in Edmonton, Alberta from July 29th to August 2nd.
Head Coach: Gary Slavin (RMMBHA)
Assistant Coach: Dave Olafson (RMMBHA)
Assistant Coach: Mike Lloyd (MMBHA)
Center: Colin Catchpole (DMBHA)
Center: Simran Dhaliwal (SMBHA)
Center: Christoper Ceraldi (VBHA)
Right Wing: Brett Abercrombie (VBHA)
Right Wing: Trevor Sidhu (MMBHA)
Right Wing: Brodie Jackson (RMMBHA)
Left Wing: Sean Olafson (RMMBHA)
Left Wing: Devan Suidy (VBHA)
Left Wing: Brad Lyons (RMMBHA)
Fwd/Def: Cole Aalton (RMMBHA)
Defense: Eric Czernick (MMBHA)
Defense: TJ Davis (VBHA)
Defense: Matt Lloyd (MMBHA)
Defense: Cameron Johnson (VBHA)
Defense: Jas Kahlon (RBHA)
Defense: Dylan Churchwell (VBHA)
Goalie: Lucas Zayonc (DMBHA)
Goalie: Deepkaran Toor (SMBHA)
We have also added 1995 players to our pre-tournament roster
that will work with the team and prepare them for 2010:
Defense: Nathan Mak (RBHA)
Defense: Zora Sandhu (RBHA)
Forward: Andrew Beaumont (DMBHA)
I look forward to working with these highly talented players during BC's first trip to the U15 Nationals. Our goal is to compete at the highest level and come home with an A-pool medal!
-Gary Slavin, Head Coach,
U15 West Coast Wolverines
POST MARCH 30/09:
Western Challenge Cup Update
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New Western Challenge Cup website now up and running! As we get closer to the 10th Annual WCC hosted in Calgary, Alberta this year, a new website has been launched 10% dedicated to the WCC Tournament. As more information becomes available, the website will be updated. |
NEW POST MARCH 23/09:
Play On 4on4 comes back to the streets
of Vancouver June 13 & 14, 2009
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Dear Play On! Street Hockey Superstar:
CBC's Hockey Night in Canada presents Play On! is back for 2009 and is bigger and better than ever before, bringing several new and great changes!
The biggest change to note is that Play On! Vancouver is making its return to its rightful place - the exciting hustle and bustle of Downtown Vancouver - where you will be playing in the shadows of GM Place, the home of the Vancouver Canucks! Come and experience Play On! in the streets of Downtown Vancouver where you will battle for bragging rights to be Vancouver's (and maybe even Canada's) street hockey champions!
The second change to this year's event is that Play On! has a new event producer - Black Wool Inc.( www.blackwool.ca) - a Vancouver based event & promotional marketing activation agency.
With years of event marketing and event producing experience, Black Wool Inc. promises that CBC's Hockey Night in Canada presents Play On! Vancouver will deliver the same street hockey tournament excitement as last year - if not more!
Event Details
Event Date: June 13 & 14, 2009
Location: 800 block Abbott St. (Directly in front of GM Place outside Gate 16)
Vancouver, BC (Downtown)
Time: 8am-8pm daily
Registration Deadline: June 10, 2009. Click here to Register Online and for more information: www.playon.ca
Interested in Sponsoring Play On! Vancouver?
Interested in Volunteering @ Play On! Vancouver?
Need to speak to someone directly about Play On! Vancouver?
Please email us at vancouver@playon.ca or call 604 688 7584
Are you on FaceBook? Click here to join our FaceBook Group Page.
Spread the word! Invite all your friends to play, register a team, and let's make Vancouver the street hockey capital of Canada!
WCMBHA of BC wants to see ball hockey in your community!
Over the past few years minor ball hockey has become one of the fastest growing sports in British Columbia. WCMBHA of BC is the governing body for minor ball hockey in the province of BC and is working hard to get more communities to offer the sport of ball hockey to their youths. If you are a recreational organization, community group or even a parent that would like to see ball hockey start up in your community, contact our association for support and direction. Feel free to view and download or "WCMBHAofBC Start Up Booklet", Welcome Letter For Potential New Leagues" and our "WCMBHAofBC recruit poster" on our Download Page of this website.
WCMBHA of BC Referee Clinics now posted
Go to the 'Referee Corner' page for up to date Referee Clincs being hosted by our minor ball hockey associations in your area.
Important WCMBHA of BC dates/information
Check out important WCMBHA of BC dates for upcoming meetings down the side bar panel on this page. For more information such as 2009 CBHA Regulations go to the 'Download Page'.
Team Canada to scout BC players at upcoming events
2009 will be a very busy, but exciting year. With the WCC and Junior Nationals held in Alberta, BC will have their elite players competing in these tournaments which will be scouted by Team Canada management. For more information go to "rep program page".
CBHA announces 2010 Team Canada staff
WCMBHA would like to congratulate the following individuals that have been chosen by CBHA officials and the Minor Council Committee that will be part of the 2010 World Ball Hockey Championships. Gary Slavin,Liza Vendrasco-Aere and Jim Armstrong have accepted positions within the Team Canada family. For more information and the other coaching position announcements go to "Rep Program" page of this website.
WCMBHA of BC looking for minor ball hockey photos.
One thing most sites don't seem to have much of is minor ball hockey photos showcased on their sites. WCMBHA of BC would like to start a photo gallery archive on this site. We encourage all associatiion's or individuals takin pictures of ball hockey games to send us your action photos. WCMBHA of BC also puts together information material in print and digital form and photos always give an added touch.
Sport For Life: Your Athlete needs a plan
Governments have been working on a developmental program that lays out the levels of an athletes physical and mental stages per age groups. Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) is the set procedures to achieve the proper training for an athlete. CBHA is n board to develop minor ball hockey athletes by using these guidelines. Please go to the Coaches Corner page of this website for more information on this.
Get in touch with your local association
For all your local information on registration and upcoming events in your area, go to the "HOW TO JOIN" page of our website and go to the association you are interested in or email directly to the President of the association.
Helpful Links for Minor Ball Hockey Association
Below are some useful website links for our member associations. From grants, programs and BC sports information, these links will benefit our associations and their members.
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