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Andrews Hockey Announces Spring Programs in Cape Breton!

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Andrews Hockey is very excited with the development of our new spring hockey programs in Cape Breton! Our programs will emphasize Fitness, Fundamentals, and Personal Growth.
We realize that aspiring Cape Breton hockey players have great Work Ethic and Big Dreams. We will be working hard to bring a Fresh, New Approach to player development, both on and off the ice, in order to help them do Great Things With their Lives. Our program will help prepare players for the Many Educational and Hockey Opportunities that are now available for young players.
Out initial goals will include developing young people in Cape Breton through 2 Line and Elite Spring Programs with a strong emphasis on Personal Growth and Foundations of Hockey Skill Development. Our Modern Techniques of Hockey Skating Program has been developed with some of the world’s top Sport Scientists and is considered to be the leading Hockey Skating programs in the world. Sidney Crosby, Nathan Mackinnon, and Brad Richards are included in the many NHLers who have graduated from our Hockey Skating and Puck Skill Programs.

2016-2017 spring programs will include 2 line leagues from Tots to Peewee, as well as, elite teams that will have the opportunity to attend the top tournaments in Atlantic Canada.

2Line Hockey
• Only 10 Players + 1 Goalie per team (2 lines).
• More ice team= More development= More fun!
• Comets 2Line jersey + socks included
• Personal Growth & Hockey Homework Program

Tots 2Line Novice, Atom, Peewee 2Line
• 10 Local League Games
• 8 Hours Practice
• Cost= $399 + HST
• Limited Space Available!

• Note: Pending interest we may select an All Star team from the tykes 2Line league to play in a ‘Little Pros’ tournament. Stay tuned for more information! • 10 Local League Games
• 8 Hours Practice
• Program excludes Peewee AAA & Atom AA players (these players can try out for Elite team)
• Cost= $499 + HST
• Limited Space Available!

Elite Cape Breton Comets
• 15 players + 2 goalies per team
• Teams will have the choice between 10 hours of practice & 3 Tournaments (Oyster Cup- PEI, East Coast Ice Battle- Moncton, Future Stars Cup- Halifax); or 15 hours of practice & 2 Tournaments
• Practice Jersey
• Personal Growth & Hockey Homework Program
• Teams will be selected by birth year at Novice, Atom & Peewee levels.
• Tryouts Open to All! Register Online Now:
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Cape Breton Comets Leadership Team

Alex Johnson – Program Director
Alex has been coaching hockey for over 30 years. His passion for the game, and more importantly his passion for working with youth drives him to always go above and beyond the job description for a youth hockey coach.

Alex’s dedication to minor hockey has not gone unnoticed as he was awarded with many prestigious honors in recent years including:

– Hockey Nova Scotia Coach of the year – 2014/2015
– North Side Minor Hockey Coach of the Year- 2009/2010 and 2012/2013
– Hockey Nova Scotia Pee Wee A Coach of the Year 2014/2015

There is no better man to lead Cape Breton spring hockey than Alex Johnson.

Tyson Sheaves
Tyson started with Andrews Hockey Growth Programs as a demonstrator after earning his Golden Skate and Golden Stick awards. After graduating from the Andrews Program he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree (Biology) and a Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree from Acadia University. He then went on to obtain his Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree from Dalhousie University.

As a physiotherapist he continued his studies and obtained his certification as a Kinesiologist. During his studies he also became certified as an Exercise Physiologist from the gold standard in exercise science and personal training, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Tyson’s knowledge of training and treating the human body is a perfect complement, both on and off the ice, to our Modern Techniques of Hockey Skating Program.

Jared Pheifer
Jared was born in Ottawa, but grew up in Newfoundland and Cape Breton where he finished his Midget hockey with the Cape Breton Colonels Major Midget Team before playing 4 years with Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine at the NCAA DIII Level acting as Captain his senior season.

After his playing days, Jared turned to officiating and coaching in the US where he was mentored by Carolina Hurricanes Assistant Coach and 14 year NHL veteran, Randy Ladouceur. Jared holds USA hockey Level 4 Advanced Coaches Certification, the highest attainable by USA hockey.

Jared returned to Canada where he has continued to coach all levels from Tots to High School. The past 4 years he has coached Tots in New Waterford and has continued to officiate all levels of hockey as well.

Matt O’Keefe – Director of Female Development
Matt grew up playing minor hockey in Glace Bay. After minor hockey, he played junior hockey throughout New England before moving onto NCAA div 3 in New York. After his playing career ended, Matt took his passion to the game to coaching.

Matt has coached different age groups in minor hockey and spring leagues for 10 years. His experience and passion for working with kids is evident in his work with all ages. He has recently shifted his focus toward growin female hockey in the region. Matt will take his passion and expertise to the Cape Breton Peewee AA Regional Female Hockey Team where he has agreed to take on the roll of coach for the 2016-2017 hockey season.

Spring Hockey Coaches Include:
• Alex Johnson
• Tyson Sheaves
• Jared Pheifer
• Matt O’Keefe
• Glen Campbell
• John Macphee
• Glen Ford
• David Jamael
• Others To Be Announced…

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2024 2Line Grind Series Information

2 Exciting Events

JANUARY 2-3 and JANUARY 4-5, 2024

MARCH 25-26, 2024

 

TOURNAMENT FEE

$1,300.00 taxes included - no gate fee

 

TOURNAMENT RULES

Rules: https://andrewshockey.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2Line-Grind-Rules.pdf

 

RINKS

Bell Aliant Centre (MacLauchlan Arena) - 560 University Avenue, Charlottetown PEI

APM Centre - 35 Mercedes Drive, Cornwall PEI

Pownal Sports Centre - 145 Pownal Road, Alexandra PEI

 

HOTELS

Rodd Royalty - https://roddvacations.com/hotels/rodd-royalty/

Rodd Charlottetown - https://roddvacations.com/hotels/rodd-charlottetown/

Delta Hotels Prince Edward - https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yygdp-delta-hotels-prince-edward/overview/

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2024 Atlantic 2Line Grind Information

Spring Hockey Tournament

MAY 17-19, 2024

 

WELCOME TO OUR 4TH ANNUAL EDITION OF THE ATLANTIC 2LINE GRIND SPRING TOURNAMENT!

 

TOURNAMENT FEE

$1,500.00 taxes included - no gate fee

 

TOURNAMENT RULES

Rules: https://andrewshockey.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2Line-Grind-Rules.pdf

 

RINKS

Bell Aliant Centre (MacLauchlan Arena) - 560 University Avenue, Charlottetown PEI

APM Centre - 35 Mercedes Drive, Cornwall PEI

Pownal Sports Centre - 145 Pownal Road, Alexandra PEI

 

HOTELS

Rodd Royalty - https://roddvacations.com/hotels/rodd-royalty/

Rodd Charlottetown - https://roddvacations.com/hotels/rodd-charlottetown/

Delta Hotels Prince Edward - https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yygdp-delta-hotels-prince-edward/overview/

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2022 Oyster Cup Schedules - TBD

Tournament Rules

Age Divisions:

Oyster Cup - 2009 Division

Oyster Cup - 2010 Division

Oyster Cup - 2011 Divison

Oyster Cup - 2012 Division

Oyster Cup - 2013 Division

Oyster Cup - 2014 Division

Oyster Cup - 2015 Division

 

 

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2024 Oyster Cup Information

Elite Spring Hockey Tournament

APRIL 26-28, 2024

 

WELCOME BACK TO OUR 27TH ANNUAL EDITION OF THE OYSTER CUP!

 

TOURNAMENT FEE

$2,100.00 taxes included - please note there will be no gate fee for spectators

 

TOURNAMENT RULES

Rules: https://andrewshockey.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Oyster-Cup-Rules.pdf

 

RINKS

Bell Aliant Centre (MacLauchlan Arena) - 560 University Avenue, Charlottetown PEI

APM Centre - 35 Mercedes Drive, Cornwall PEI

Pownal Sports Centre - 145 Pownal Road, Alexandra PEI

Cody Banks Arena - 58 Maple Avenue, Charlottetown PEI

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Information

 

We are proud to return with the 29th annual edition of the INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY SHOWCASE – putting hockey’s top talents on display for scouts, coaches, and recruiters. This event places an emphasis on elite competition, development, education, and opportunities.

The INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY SHOWCASE places an emphasis on elite competition, development, education, and opportunities. The event features:

  • (3) 75-minute skills sessions run by Andrews Hockey staff and special guest coaches
  • (5) 75-minute games in a tournament-style format
  • Guest speaker series
  • Off-ice testing combine focused on tests performed at CHL and/or NHL Combine(s)
  • Virtual panel presentations featuring guests from prep school, junior, university, and college programs

The event will be comprised of age-specific divisions for:

  • 2013 Male (June 27-30)
  • 2012 Male (June 27-30)
  • 2011 Male (June 27-30)
  • 2010 Male (June 27-30)
  • 2009 Male (July 1-4)
  • 2008-2006 Male (July 1-4)
  • 2011-2010 Female (July 1-4)
  • 2009-2007 Female (July 1-4)

This is the premier showcase event in Atlantic Canada. To request in invitation, please submit your application at the following link: https://forms.gle/qoDPwTxmUobnUnsNA

If you are an elite player or a team representative looking for more information please contact Josh Andrews at josh@hockeygrowth.com or call toll free at 1-877-936-6699.

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Athletes 

**Coming soon!**

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STAFF

 

Owen MacWilliams- Director of Andrews Sport Conditioning

Andrews Hockey is extremely excited to add Owen MacWilliams as Director of Andrews Sport Conditioning. Originally from Summerside, PEI, Owen is a recent graduate from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.  Previously, Owen completed his Diploma of Kinesiology in the Sport & Leisure Management Program at Holland College in Charlottetown.  While at Acadia, he worked as a senior intern with both the Men and Women’s Basketball and Men’s Football teams.  He was also Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for Acadia Performance Training.  Owen’s time at Acadia University afforded him the opportunity to broaden his skill set, allowing him to provide effective training to a diverse range of athletes, including hockey players of all ages and levels of ability.

Throughout his educational career, Owen was a student-athlete, playing varsity football for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks, the Acadia Axemen and the Holland College Hurricanes.  Owen also attended a CFL training camp as an aspiring Athlete. Owen has a certificate Certified Personal Trainer from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a certification as a Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS).

 

Colin Moore- Physiotherapist

Colin Moore is a physiotherapist with an extensive resume of sports experience in world championships, international games and countless national, regional and local events. Colin has successfully completed a fellowship in sports physiotherapy from the Fowler Kennedy Clinic in London, Ontario and holds a diploma in sports physiotherapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. During his over 20 year career, he has provided expert care to Stanley Cup champions, Olympic gold medalists, Canada Games Gold medalists and a host of professional, amateur and recreational athletes. He is presently the head therapist for Holland College Athletics, the Holland College Hurricane Football team, the Island Storm basketball team and consults with the Charlottetown Islanders. He also teaches Athletic Therapy at Holland College. Colin is driven to expand his knowledge, improve his skills and better manage injuries by constantly learning through postgraduate courses, presentations and studying.

 

 

Nancy Fong- Registered Dietician

Nancy Fong is a Registered Dietitian, Consulting Sport & Performance Dietitian, ISAK Level 2 Anthropometrist, and owner of Maximum Performance & Nutrition in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Nancy began her education at UPEI where she graduated with her Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and later completed a second Bachelor of Science at Mount Saint Vincent University in Applied Human Nutrition. Nancy went on to graduate from the prestigious graduate program in sport nutrition offered by the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission. With the IOC, Nancy had the opportunity to network & gain knowledge from the international faculty which provided a program beyond the scope of any one institution. The program delivered practical and written knowledge of new technologies and international data & information which currently allows Nancy to convey innovative programs that provide current, comprehensive, and authoritative sport nutrition/science information. Through her passion, hard work, motivation & dedication Nancy has gained the opportunity to work with countless Provincial, National, and International athletes. Some of her most recent clients include: The Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL Team (10 years), Team QMJHL in the CIBC Canada Russia Series (2017), Blanchard Goaltending School (7 years), 2013 Canadian World Junior Men’s Hockey Team, Hockey PEI, Sport PEI, UPEI Men & Women Basketball, UPEI Women Soccer, National Biathlon, Rugby and various Canada Game teams. Nancy also spends time contributing to the field of Sport Nutrition as a member of boards & committees which include; PEI Executive Team Director of Sport Nutrition Network, Collegiate & Professional Sport Dieticians Association, Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise & Sport, and the Hockey Nutrition Network.

 

Cynthia Dennis- Yoga Instructor

Cynthia first began practicing yoga in 1998. Very early on she enjoyed seeing the parallels of her practice on the mat, and how it helped with overcoming challenges in the rest of her life. With a strong focus on alignment which she learned from the Iyengar tradition, she sees yoga as meditation in action, and advocates staying mindful in each movement, viewing every asana as an opportunity to grow and evolve. With lots of attention to detail, Cynthia aims to give students an understanding about the intended benefit of each pose, and breathing technique, and loves watching students find increased awareness and intelligence in their own bodies. She teaches beginner, flow, kids, chair, prenatal, and parent and baby yoga classes, and leads meditation and mindfulness sessions at a number of locations on the Island. "It is through your body that you realize you are a spark of divinity." - BKS Iyengar.

 

 

 

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Location + About Us

560 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI
Phone: 877-936-6699

Visit our state of the art facility on the campus of the University of Prince Edward Island! The on ice training takes place at MacLauchlan Arena.  MacLauchlan Arena has two NHL size ice surfaces and 13 dressing rooms. The arena also hosts a Subway Restaurant.

Andrews Hockey operates Andrews Sport Conditioning which includes a full sized strength & conditioning gym, a treatment room, and our Hockey Haven & Synthetic Ice Training Facility.

The complex also contains an Olympic style aquatics centre that includes a 25 meter competetive pool with diving boards and a lesiure pool with a water slide. The arena and pool complex are attached to the UPEI Field House which boasts a large gymnasium, weight room, aerobics room, walking track, squash courts and Physiotherapy Clinic.

 

 

 

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To Register Call 877-936-6699 or Email brad@hockeygrowth.com

 

HOCKEY SPECIFIC SUMMER TRAINING

Atom/Peewee Summer Training Program

Develop the Championship Habits required to be an elite athlete through our Atom & Peewee Summer Training Program. Everyone knows how important it is to be in Elite Shape to excel in today’s high-speed game. The ceiling for your athletic development is determined by the habits you have and the proper mechanics you develop at a young age. The hockey specific Atom & Peewee Summer Training program focuses on teaching you proper mechanics both in the gym and on the ice so you have a solid base to build on in the coming years.

The Hockey Experts at Andrews Sports Conditioning are committed to providing you the most scientific based on and off ice training program available to ensure you receive the greatest return on your time and effort put into your training.

 

Program Details:

  • 2 X Off-ice Training per week- Focus on Proper Movement Mechanics, Speed, Strength, Agility & Conditioning
  • 2 X On-ice- 1 hour Science of Skating Program & 1 hour Advanced Tactical Puck Skills
  • 8 week program (July 1- Aug 31)
  • $699 + tax

 

Bantam/Midget Summer Training Program

Bantam & Midget is the cross-road age where some players fall behind while others take off on the path towards success. Commit to your success with our Bantam & Midget Summer Training Program. Train in an environment where you will be pushed to be the best you can be each and every day. Your commitment to your training is Step 1 towards maximizing your potential. Step 2 is to train with Experts who have the knowledge and experience to guide you through a training program that is designed to meet your individual needs. At Andrews Sport Conditioning our team of Experts are committed to providing you the most scientific based on and off ice training program available to ensure you receive the greatest return on your time and effort put into your training.

The program will focus on:

  • Assessing the athlete as an individual in all areas:
    1. Fitness & Strength, Conditioning, Speed, Function Movement
    2. On-ice Skill
    3. Sports Psychology
    4. Nutrition

 

The program will follow a cycle including detailed assessment, goal setting and planning. Athlete will work in a group environment where positive peer pressure will ensure athlete is being pushed to his/her limits. Throughout the program athlete will be re-assessed and goals/program will be tweaked to ensure that the athlete is on the proper path towards receiving the greatest return on the time and effort put into the training.

  Program Details:

  • 5 X Off-ice Training per weekà Focus on Proper Movement Mechanics, Speed, Strength, Agility & Conditioning
  • 3 X On-ice Development- 2 hours Science of Skating Program & 1 hour Advanced Tactical Puck Skills
  • Weekly High Tempo Summer League Game
  • Regular Fitness Assessments
  • 2 X Functional Movement Screening as well as prescribed program by an expert Sports Physiotherapist to improve deficiencies and imbalances
  • Nutritional Assessment
  • Sports Psychology Assessment
  • 8 week program (July 1- Aug 31)
  • $1599 + tax


 Jr/Pro Summer Training Program

Refine yourself this summer through our Jr/Pro Summer Training Program. Train in an environment where you will be pushed to be the best you can be each and every day. As an athlete at your level there is no doubt you have received success based on a commitment to excellence that already exists. Andrews Sport Conditioning Jr/Pro Summer Training Program is designed to understand you as an athlete as best we can, from all angles, to ensure that you are following a program that will maximize your potential. Our training program will provide an environment where you will be pushed to be excellent on a daily basis. Our team of Experts are committed to providing you the most scientific based on and off ice training program available to ensure you receive the greatest return on your time and effort put into your training.

The program will focus on:

  • Assessing the athlete as an individual in all areas:
    1. Fitness à Strength, Conditioning, Speed, Function Movement
    2. On-ice Skill
    3. Sports Psychology
    4. Nutrition

 

The program will follow a cycle including detailed assessment, goal setting and planning. Athlete will work in a group environment to receive positive peer pressure to ensure athlete is being pushed to his/her limits. Throughout the program athlete will be re-assessed and goals/program will be tweaked to ensure that the athlete is on the proper path towards receiving the greatest return on the time and effort put into the training.

 

Program Details:

  • 5 X Off-ice Training per week- Focus on Proper Movement Mechanics, Speed, Strength, Agility & Conditioning
  • 3 X On-ice Development- 2 hours Science of Skating Program & 1 hour Advanced Tactical Puck Skills
  • Weekly High Tempo Summer League Game
  • Regular Fitness Assessments
  • 2 X Functional Movement Screening as well as prescribed program by an expert Sports Physiotherapist to improve deficiencies and imbalances
  • 1 Yoga Session per Week
  • Nutritional Assessment
  • Sports Psychology Assessment
  • 12 week program
  • $2399 + tax

 

Jr/Pro On-ice Program

The #1 On-ice Summer Training Group in PEI! This program run by Andrews Hockey Executive Director & Charlottetown Islanders Assistant Coach Brad Mackenzie is designed to develop high-end skating & puck skills required to be successful at the highest level. The group is small and selective to ensure top players are training together on the ice. If interested please email brad@hockeygrowth.com or call Brad at 902-213-0460.

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