Monday, November 23, 2009

Gill Commits to BU


OHA Alumni, Sahir Gill, commits to Boston University for the 2010-2011 season.

Gill, who is currently playing for the Chicago Steel of the USHL, adds this to a growing list of accomplishments which include a 2008-2009 National Championship with the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL. This season, Gill has notched 6 goals and 14 assists through 16 games.

"Commiting to a team like Boston University is very exciting. They have a great program there, and it was just the right fit for me. Playing in Hockey East is something I'm looking forward too, but my focus right now is on the Chicago Steel and working hard every game to help us have success." Sahir Gill

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

OHA Alumni Explode for 11 Points

Okanagan Hockey Alumni, Mitch MacMillan, Mark MacMillan, Sam Mitchell, Josh Mitchell and Tyler Berkholtz combined last night to notch 11 points in an 8-3 Alberni Valley Bulldog win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals.

Mark MacMillan led the way with 3 assists, while brother Mitch added to his league leading goal total by finding the back of the net twice. Sam Mitchell put up a goal and an assist, Tyler Berkholtz and Josh Mitchell both added two assists in the victory.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Bulldogs Receive Honourable Mention

The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced today its Weekly Top 20 rankings in conjunction with NHL Central Scouting. Last week's rankings and the leagues in which the teams belong to are in parenthesis.

The CJHL Weekly Top 20 as of Monday, November 9th
1. (2) Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
2. (4) Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
3. (5) Penticton Vees (BCHL)
4. (1) Kingston Voyageurs (OJAHL)
5. (3) Dauphin Kings (MJHL)
6. (6) Georgetown Raiders (OJAHL)
7. (8) Pembroke Lumber Kings (CJHL)
8. (7) Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL)
9. (10) Surrey Eagles (BCHL)
10. (12) Oakville Blades (OJAHL)
11. (11) Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL)
12. (13) Newmarket Hurricanes (CCHL)
13. (14) Wellington Dukes (CCHL)
14. (9) Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL)
15. (15) Woodstock Slammers (MJAHL)
16. (16) Cornwall Colts (CJHL)
17. (HM) Burlington Cougars (CCHL)
18. (18) Fort William North Stars (SIJHL)
19. (19) Abitibi Eskimos (NOJHL)
20. (20) Le College Francais de Longueuil (LHJAAAQ)

Honorable mention goes to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL), Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL), Portage Terriers (MJHL), Toronto Jr. Canadiens (CCHL), and Les Pantheres de Saint Jerome (LHJAAAQ)

The rankings are based upon a variety of factors which includes the league in which the teams belong to, their winning percentage, their win-loss record, total points accumulated, their goals-for versus goals-against ratio, amongst other factors.
The CJHL is an amalgamation of ten Junior A hockey leagues from across Canada
http://cjhlhockey.com/standings.html

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Alumni Commits to Northeastern


Okanagan Hockey Academy Alumni Mitch MacMillan has committed to attend the Northeastern University in 2010. Mitch will suit up for the Northeastern Huskies of the NCAA Division I Hockey East.

Mitch has had an outstanding start to this years BCHL season as he leads the league in goals with 19 and 9 assists in the first 20 games.

"Mitch is a quality person, who has worked extremely hard for this opportunity. I am proud to see Mitch accomplish his goal of attaining an NCAA Division I scholarship." Nolan Graham, GM/Head Coach Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Friday, November 6, 2009

Alumni Watch!

Sahir Gill, a former OHA sniper, is currently tied for the league lead in scoring in the United States Hockey League.

Gill, a Terrace BC native, joined the Chicago Steel of the USHL this season after capturing a National Championship with the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL last season. This season, Sahir has notched 4 goals and added 13 assists through the Steel's first 10 games. Gill's Steel are currently sitting on top of the East Division of the USHL with 14 points.

Watch highlights from Chicago's 6-5 win over the Cedar Rapids Roughriders on October 31st. Gill helped lead the Steel with 2 assists.



Tuesday, November 3, 2009

An Entire School Will Learn to Skate!!

Coaches and staff of Okanagan Hockey School along with players of the Penticton Lakers Hockey team are donating their time and talent to teach an entire elementary school to “Learn to Skate”

Every student at Queens Park Elementary will have an opportunity to learn to skate thanks to the generous contributions of the City of Penticton, Global Entertainment, Penticton Minor Hockey, Okanagan Hockey School and the Penticton Lakers.

Skating lessons will be offered to every grade throughout the month of November beginning November 4th. The City of Penticton and Global Entertainment have donated the ice time; PMHA will arrange helmets and protective gear while the Penticton Lakers players and Okanagan Hockey School coaches and staff will provide the on ice instruction.

“Every child deserves a chance to participate – and we think this is an opportunity to introduce a sport to children that may not have been given the chance. We know that junior hockey players are considered role models and kids respond well to them.” says Andy Oakes, President of Okanagan Hockey School..

“The “Learn to Skate” program also pairs nicely with the Daily Physical Activity program the Lakers are operating in local elementary schools”, says Jackie Frederick, volunteer coordinator of the Penticton Lakers community outreach programs.

When the Ministry of Education mandated “Daily Physical Activity” as part of primary schools curriculum, the Lakers saw an opportunity!

“When we heard about the DPA mandate, we knew this was an area where the Lakers players could have a positive influence on youngsters”, says Frederick. “The players will visit schools and participate in whatever activity has been planned for that day and interact with students to show them that being active can be fun!”

The Penticton Lakers will be busy this year with a number of other off-ice initiatives that have been created to integrate the players into the community that supports them.

Frederick has also scheduled players to walk dogs at the SPCA; collect donations for Tim Horton’s Operation Christmas Child; man a Salvation Army kettle, feed the hungry, play a game against the Special Olympics basketball game, greet guests of the Toys for Tots breakfast at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and more!

“This Club knows that in order for the team and its players to be successful they must give back to the community – and that is exactly what they will be doing!”

For more information or to schedule a visit from the players, please contact:

Jackie Frederick
Volunteer Coordinator
Community Programs
250-859-5999
 
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