News Items
(last updated August 20th, 2008)
Announcement – Jr. 67’s New Development Committee Member
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased to welcome Jamie Smith to our Development Committee for the upcoming season. Jamie will provide Sport Psychology and Mental Training services to our teams.
Jamie Smith – Sports Psychologist <see his bio on our development page>
Announcement – Fresh One
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased announce that Fresh One will be providing all players who successfully make a Jr. 67’s team with a “Fresh One Combo” kit.
A big Thank-you to Fresh One.
See more <click here>
Announcement – Jr. 67’s Player Registration Night – Wed Sept 3rd
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA will be holding a Player Registration Night on Wednesday, September 3rd in Ellwood Hall at the Jim Durrell Arena for all players selected to play for the Jr. 67’s at the Minor Bantam, Major Bantam and Minor Midget level for the 2008/09 season.
Date: Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Place: Ellwood Hall at Jim Durrell Arena
Times: Major Bantam – 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Minor Bantam – 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Minor Midget – 8:30 – 9:30 PM
All players and parents will be required to attend the Registration Night to complete the paperwork required by the Association including:
- Payment of Association and Team Fee’s (post-dated cheques)
- Complete forms for Association & Team needs
- Individual pictures for 67’s passes and Association website
- Team uniform sizing and ordering
All players and Team officials will be required to wear a shirt & tie for pictures.
A follow-up session will be held for the Major Midgets at a later date in Sept/Oct.
Announcement – Teen Fuel
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased announce that Teen Fuel will be providing Vitamin and Mineral Enhancement beverages to all players during the first weekend of tryouts after each session.
A big Thank-you to Mike Clark.
See more <click here>
Announcement – Recall - Hockey Helmets
Health Canada has issued a notice with respect to a recall on certain models of RBK and CCM helmets. It has been found that the chin strap of the recalled helmets may disengage while being used by consumers.
If the chin strap disengages, the helmet can fall off, posing a potential safety hazard. Note that Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or incidents to Canadians related to the use of these helmets to this point. For complete information on this recall and corrective action that can be taken please visit: Consumer & Product Safety.
Announcement – Ottawa 67’s Sports Performance Centre
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased announce that we will be using the Ottawa 67’s Sports Performance Centre for our off-ice Team Maintenance and Injury Prevention Programs for the 2008/09 season.
See more <click here>
Announcement – 2008 CJHL Bantam Protected Players
On Saturday June 7th, 2008 the Central Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced the 2008 Bantam Protected Players. The Jr. 67’s Association congratulates the Jr. 67’s players protected by CJHL teams.
See more <click here>
Announcement – 2008 CJHL Priority Selections Draft
On Saturday June 7th, 2008 the Central Junior Hockey League (CJHL) held its Priority Selection Draft. The Jr. 67’s Association congratulates all the Jr. 67’s players selected.
See more <click here>
Announcement – Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA Pre-Tryout off-ice Program and Testing
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased to provide all our tryout registrants with a Pre-Tryout off-ice Program to be followed from June to August.
Each player registered will receive as part of their confirmation email from the Jr.67’s Registrar and a copy of the Pre-Tryout program for “Bantam or Midget players”. We would encourage every player to follow the program for their level in order to prepare for the upcoming tryouts.
Pre-Tryout Fitness Testing - Saturday Aug 23rd
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA will be holding our fitness testing program for all players registered for tryouts at Carleton University.
The times for testing will be:
Minor Bantam - 10:00 to 11:00am
Major Bantam - 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Minor Midget - 2:00 to 3:00pm
Note: Major Midget will be held at a date - TBD
Items required:
Change rooms will be available
Shorts, shoes, T-shirt, water bottle, towel (if necessary)
Test will include:
- Height
- Weight
- Trunk Flexion
- Push-Ups
- Sit-Ups
- Chin-Ups
- Lower Body Power
- Upper Body Power
- Body Composition
Announcement – Rogers TV
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are extremely pleased welcome back Rogers TV as an Association sponsor for the upcoming season. Rogers TV will televise the Jr. 67’s AAA games throughout the 2008/09 season.
The Association and our players are very excited about our relationship with Rogers TV and look forward to their continued support in the future.
Thank-you Rogers TV
Announcement – 2008 OHL Priority Selections Draft
On Saturday May 3rd, 2008 the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) held its Priority Selection Draft. The Jr. 67’s Association congratulates all the Jr.67’s players selected.
Get details <here>
Announcement – U17 Team Ontario Provincial Camp Selections
Forty-six (46) of the top Under 17 hockey prospects in the Branch showcased their talents in Ottawa at the Carleton University Ice House this past weekend.
The Jr. 67’s were represented by Dean Shepherdson, Patrick Harrison, Mike Lemay, Michel Gamache, Mark Hough, Erik Gudbranson, Anthony Bada, Patrick Martin, Fabien Walsh, Scott Sabourin, Michael Zion.
Twelve (12) players from this group of forty-six (46) have been selected as ODHA representatives to the Team Ontario Provincial Camp, hosted this year by Hockey Northwestern Ontario in Thunder Bay from June 26th to 29th. The Camp is part of Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence, Talent Identification Program and is jointly sponsored through the Hockey Development Centre for Ontario (HDCO) and the Provincial Government. The ODHA Branch Under 17 Camp is considered a mark of recognition and achievement within the Branch for players born in 1992.
Congratulations to Jr. 67’s players Michael Zion, Erik Gudbranson and Mike Lemay on their selection to the Team Ontario Provincial Camp in June.
Announcement – Ottawa Jr. 67 Coaches for 2008/09
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA Hockey Club are pleased to announce our coaches for the upcoming season.
Major Midget AAA - Head Coach - Darrell Campbell - Team Liaisons : Anna Murphy-Dow
Minor Midget AAA - Head Coach - John Yablonski - Team Liaisons : Louise Bourassa
Major Bantam AAA - Head Coach - Michael Miller - Team Liaisons : Nicole Plaschy
Minor Bantam AAA - Head Coach – John Robillard - Team Liaisons : Jim Lloyd
For further details see the Coaches page
Announcement – Jr. 67’s Development Committee for 2008/09
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are extremely pleased announce our Development Committee for the 2008/09 season.
Jason Prevost – Player Development
Jason will provide:
- regular on-ice instruction by team on high-speed skill development and multi-tasking
- advisor to teams on technical instruction
- directs and teaches fitness components
Tom Dempsey – Goalie Development
Tom will provide:
- weekly on-ice instruction by team on goaltending techniques
- advisor to teams on goalie development and training
Richard Bercuson – Coach Mentor
Richard will provide:
- monitors team segment plans, practices, and games
- liaison with coaches – advisor on various hockey-related issues – instructional and tactical resource
- on-ice instruction for specific topics or themes
Announcement – Central Region ESSO Scholarship Award
The Central Region Major Midget Tournament Committee would like to congratulate David Cote from the Ottawa Jr. 67's for being selected as this year's winner of the Central Region's ESSO Scholarship Award. David was selected by our independant panel of judges from among 11 excellent candidates.
David has been presented with a $500 cheque on behalf of ESSO and Hockey Canada.
Announcement – 2007/08 Major Midget Provincial Championships on Rogers Television
Rogers Television presents major coverage of minor hockey with the Rogers 2008 Midget AAA Championship. Watch Rogers Television March 31 to April 6 as the top provincial Midget AAA hockey teams gather in Ottawa to vie for the title of Ontario Champions.
Exclusive coverage includes 14 tournament games culminating in the Bronze and Gold Medal matches. Additionally, highlights of the games will be web-streamed for archived viewing at www.rogerstelevision.com/rogersaaahockey.
“Rogers Television believes in supporting the communities we serve and we are committed to coverage of minor hockey,” said Colette Watson, Vice President, Rogers Television. “Since 2002, Rogers Television has offered major coverage of minor hockey and we’re very excited to be broadcasting this tournament across Ontario.”
“Rogers has shown tremendous support of community based minor sports for many years”, said tournament chair Tony House. "The coverage they are providing is exceptional at this level and in particular for this championship. The players, families and everyone involved in the tournament are very excited about Rogers Television's sponsorship.”
The under 17’s competing in the championship hail from minor hockey leagues across the province; Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA), Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association (ODMHA), Alliance Hockey from Southwestern Ontario, Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and the host team, the Ottawa Senators from the Ottawa Senators AAA Hockey Association.
Rogers Television provides local programming about your world right now. Every year, our stations produce over 15, 000 hours of informative local programming; reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.2 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
For more information visit www.rogerstelevision.com.
Announcement – Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA Annual General Meeting – Wed April 16th
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA Hockey Association will hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday April 16th from 7:30PM to 9:30PM at the Fred Barrett Arena on Leitrim at Bank.
Get details <here>
Announcement – Sens Skills Competition at Scotiabank Place
Mike NcNamee of the Ottawa Valley Titans edged Brett Varrin of the Junior 67's in the final of the minor midget portion of the Sens Skills Competition Day at Scotiabank Place on February 10th.
Congratulations to both and Ryan Spooner, Senators; Christian Leger, Wild; Ryan Vincent, Cyclones for their participation and to Chad Heatherington of the Titans for his puckstopping abilities.
Announcement – Accepting Coaching Applications for 2008/09 season
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA Hockey Club is now accepting applications for Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches and Goalie Coaches for the 2008/09 season. Please complete the coaching application on our website found under “Association Info” and forward your completed form to the Ottawa Jr. 67’s Secretary at the address on the application.
Deadline for applying is March 21st, 2008.
To get information and application form visit our association page <click here>
Announcement – Today’s Ottawa Citizen story – Ottawa-area Draft Prospects
Ottawa Citizen columnist Don Campbell has a feature story on Ottawa-area Draft Prospects for the upcoming OHL Draft on May 3rd.
See the article <click here>
Announcement – Ottawa Senators Annual Skills Competition at Scotiabank Place
Ottawa Senators will host their annual Skills Competition on Sunday February 10 th at Scotiabank Place from 1-3PM and will be broadcast on Rogers Television Cable 22.
This year event will also feature Minor Midget AAA players show casting their “Coolest Moves” in a shot-out competition.
The players representing their teams in this competition are:
Goalie
Chad Heatherington – Ottawa Valley Titans
Shooters
Mike McNamee – Ottawa Valley Titans
Ryan Spooner – Ottawa Senators
Christan Leger – Eastern Ontario Wild
Ryan Vincent – Upper Canada Cyclones
Brett Varrin – Ottawa Jr. 67s
Good-Luck Brett
Announcement – 2007/08 Major Midget Provincial Championships in Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators AAA Hockey Association will be hosting the 2007/08 Major Midget Provincial Championships from Mar 31 st to Apr 6 th at the Bell Sensplex or Kanata Recreation Centre.
For more details <click here>ODMHA Adjusts AAA Zone Boundaries for the 08/09 Season
At a special ODMHA Minor Council meeting on January 24th, 2008, the following AAA Zone boundaries were adopted becoming effective for the 2008/09 playing season.
- Osgoode Rideau and Richmond Munster will move from the Ottawa Valley Titans to the Upper Canada Cyclones
- Metcalfe will move from the Ottawa Jr. 67's to the Upper Canada Cyclones
- South Stormont will move from the Eastern Ontario Wild to the Upper Canada Cyclones
- Ottawa West will move from the Ottawa AAA Senators to the Ottawa Jr. 67's
At the ODMHA Minor Council meeting on January 14th, 2008, Minor Council passed the ice allocation for the AAA pilot for Years 2 & 3.
Announcement – Post Midget Hockey Opportunities
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA will be holding a Midget information session with regards to “Posted Midget Hockey Opportunities” for Midget players from the Jr. 67’s, Ottawa Sting and Gloucester Rangers. The session will be held on Monday Jan 28th from 7-9 PM at the Jim Durrell complex.
See more <click here>
Announcement – Today’s Ottawa Citizen story - No tall tales, just results
Ottawa Citizen columnists Don Campbell has a feature story on Joshua Yablonski of the Major Midget Jr. 67’s. The smallest (non goalie ) player in the 43rd Gatineau Kiwanis midget hockey tournament.
See more <here>
Announcement – Pointstreak used to track Minor Midget games statastics
The AAA League has reached an agreement with Pointstreak, to provide online game information for the balance of the 2007-2008 season, for the Minor Midget Division.
See more <here>
Announcement – Ottawa Citizen Blog about Minor Hockey
Citizen columnist Richard Bercuson is the mentor coach for the Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA club, an assistant coach with the Embrun Panthers Junior C team and a Hockey Canada/Ottawa District coaching instructor.
After more than 35 years in the game, he's spent enough time in rinks to provide a unique perspective. Game on!
See more <here>
Announcement - CHEVROLET HOMETOWN HOCKEY ON ROGERS TELEVISION - December 27 – January 4
December 20, 2007 ( OTTAWA , ON ) – Coverage of the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge anchors this year's Chevrolet Hometown Hockey on Rogers Television broadcast. From December 27 to January 4 - all day, every day - hockey-hungry fans of all ages can tune in to Rogers Television 22 for a full line-up of exciting tournaments, action-packed OHL games and skills development tips.
See more <here>
Announcement – Sports Psychologist for the Jr. 67’s
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased to welcome Jamie Smith to our Development team. Jamie holds a Masters degree in Sports Psychology from the University of Ottawa.
See more <here>
Announcement – Nutrition Offer for Players / Parents
As a follow on to our Nutrition Seminar held in Sept, we are pleased to announce that Living Science Supplements, The Natural Food Pantry and Nutritional Consultant Bruce Bonner, are excited to extend their expertise in the Natural Nutrition field to the Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA Hockey Organization.
See more <here>
Announcement– Katie Weatherston
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased to annouce that Katie Weatherston a member of the 2007/08 National Women's team will be skating with us Minor and Major Midgets throughout the season. Katie is currently in Sweden with the Canadian team for the 4 Nations Cup.
Get more info on Katie <here>
Announcement– Minor Hockey Week Nov 3-10, 2007 in Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators are proud supporters of minor hockey throughout Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec and work closely with Hockey Outaouais and the Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association to improve the quality of programming and services offered to our minor hockey players, coaches and teams. In order to help acknowledge the significance of minor hockey in our community, we are pleased to participate in Minor Hockey Week from Nov. 3-10, 2007.
As part of Minor Hockey Week the Ottawa Senators will be unveiling their “Hockey Country Jersey Wall” which is comprised of sweaters from Minor Hockey Teams in the Ottawa area.
The Ottawa Jr. 67's were represented by Dustin and Betty Ann Wichers.
Dustin Wickers presents Roy Mlakar with Jr. 67's sweater for
the Ottawa Senators "Hockey Country Jersey Wall"
Announcement– Rogers Television - Press Release
Rogers Television is pleased to announce its new partnership with the Ottawa Senators AAA Hockey Association and the Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA Hockey Club.
Get details <here>
Announcement– Watch the Major Bantams on Rogers Television Cable 22
Rogers Television Cable 22 will be airing the October 21 st game between the Major Bantam Ottawa Jr.67's vs. Upper Canada Cyclones, at the following times:
Sunday, October 21st at 8:30 PM
Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM (repeat)
Thank-you Rogers Television
Announcement – Watch the Major Midgets on Rogers 22
Rogers Television Cable 22 will be airing the October 14th game between the Major Midget Ottawa Senators vs. the Major Midget Ottawa Jr. 67s, at the following times:
Sunday, October 14th - 11pm
Monday, October 15th - 4pm
Tuesday, October 16th - 6pm
The full broadcast schedule will be released Monday, October 15th.
Thank-you Rogers Television
Announcement – Rogers Television
The Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA are extremely pleased announce that Rogers Television has become an Association sponsor. Rogers will be televising the Jr. 67's AAA games which will follow the OHL 67's games from the Civic Centre on Sundays afternoons during the 2007/08 season.
Also, Rogers will showcase some of our player on their weekly program called “OHL Primetime”.
The Association and our players are very excited about this relationship with Rogers Television and look forward to their continued support in the future.
Thank-you Rogers Television
Announcement – Jr. 67's Secretary
The Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA are pleased announce that Louise Bourassa has accepted the executive position of Secretary on our Board. Louise has previous experience with the Ottawa Sting Board and was John Robillard's Team Manager (during his Sting years) and she was named the Ottawa Sting Manager of the year in 2004/05 season .
Congratulations Louise
Announcement – Jr. 67’s VP of Operations
The Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA are pleased announce that Betty Ann Wichers has accepted the executive position of Vice-President of Operations. Betty Ann has made a significant contribution to the Jr. 67's since March and we look forward to her continued support and leadership in her new role
Congratulations Betty Ann
Announcement – Fitness Testing Major Midget
Friday Sept 7th
The Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA will be holding our fitness testing program for all Major Midget players registered for tryouts at Franco-Cite, 623 Smythe Road near the General Hospital , use back entrance facing the soccer field.
The time for our testing will be 7:00 to 8:30.
Items required:
Change rooms will be available
Shorts, shoes, T-shirt, water bottle, towel (if necessary)
Test will include:
1 - Height
2 - Weight
3 - Push-Ups
4 - Sit-Ups
5 - Chin-Ups
6 - Standing Vertical Jump (2 feet, R leg & L leg)
7 - 50m sprint
8 - 12 minute run
9 - Trunk Flexion
10 - Body Composition
11 - Agility Test
30m – Forward - Backward
15m – Forward - Backward on L leg
15m – Forward – Backward on R leg
Announcement – Transfer to Zone 1 Process for 2007/08
UPPER CANADA CYCLONES AAA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - INVITATION TO TRYOUTS
The Upper Canada Cyclones AAA Hockey Association is looking forward to the inaugural season of AAA Hockey. Tryout dates are posted on our website www.zone1aaahockey.com
The Cyclones have had special provisions set for out of district players for the 2007 – 08 season only. We welcome any player who wants to attend our tryouts once they meet the criteria set by ODMHA.
Policy on Eligibility to Try Out with the Upper Canada Cyclones AAA (per Minor Council April 10).
Players registered in the ODMHA, who do not reside in ODMHA District 1, are eligible to try out for the Upper Canada Cyclones AAA, provided they meet the following criteria:
1. The player has been released from tryouts by their home AAA Association,
and;
2. The player meets one of the following criteria:
either
(a) the player was a registered member of a AA team in the ODMHA in the 2006-2007 season,
or;
(b) the player was among the last five (5) skaters released by their home AAA Association, that player not having been a registered member of a AA team in the ODMHA in the 2006-2007 season.
For example, in any other AAA Zone, there are two separate, mutually exclusive groups of those eligible to try out with the Cyclones. The first group will include all released 2006-2007 AA players. The second group will be the last 5 other skaters released, I.e., not including 2006-2007 AA players.
This special provision is applicable for the 2007-2008 season tryouts only. Any subsequent transfer to the Upper Canada Cyclones AAA, to play on a AAA team, will be for 2007-2008 only. All players will return to their home Association for 2008-2009.
Announcement – Fitness Testing Monday Aug 13th
The Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA will be holding our fitness testing program for all players registered for tryouts at Franco-Cite, 623 Smythe Road near the General Hospital , use back entrance facing the soccer field .
The times for our testing will be:
7:00 to 8:00 - Minor Bantam
8:00 to 9:00 - Major Bantam
9:00 to 10:00 - Minor Midget
Note: Major Midget will be held in September.
Items required: (Change rooms will be available)
Shorts, shoes, T-shirt, water bottle, towel (if necessary)
Test will include:
- Height
- Weight
- Push-Ups
- Sit-Ups
- Chin-Ups
- Standing Vertical Jump (2 feet, R leg & L leg)
- 50m sprint
- 12 minute run
- Trunk Flexion
- Body Composition
- Agility Test
30m – Forward - Backward
15m – Forward - Backward on L leg
15m – Forward – Backward on R leg
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased announce that Lacroix Sports at 2450 Lancaster Road has been chosen as one our equipment supplier.
Over the years Frank Bertrand & Luc Belanger (owners) of Lacroix Sports on Lancaster Road have been big supporters of minor hockey in Ottawa as well as a supplier to the Ottawa 67’s. We look forward to their continued support and encourage our players and parents visit the store for all your sports needs.
Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA Pre-Tryout off-ice Program
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased to provide our tryout registrants with a Pre-Tryout off-ice Program. Each registrant will receive an email containing a “Registrant Letter” and the program for “Bantam and Midget players”. We would encourage every player to follow the program for their level in order to prepare for the upcoming tryouts.
For more details and registration, please <click here>.
Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA Winter Classic
The Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA Hockey Club is pleased to announce our “Inaugural Winter Classic Tournament” will be held January 11-13, 2008 at the Bellsensplex.
For more details and registration, please <click here>.
Look forward to seeing you there.
ODHA Coach of the Year
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased announce that Darrell Campbell was presented with the “Jim Farrelli Memorial Award” as the “ODHA Coach of the Year” for 2006/07 at the ODHA/ODMHA Annual General Meeting held in Kemptville on June 16/07.
Team Training and Conditioning – with Chris Schwarz and his team
It has been recognized that high performing teams/clubs are integrating off-ice conditioning into their training programs. Our new state of the art training facility exposes athletes to the most advanced training available while teaching solid fundamentals and techniques. The programs that we utilize have been tested on athletes from the NHL, CFL, OHL, CIS and various amateur levels. We concentrate on multifunction exercises that stimulate and promote functional strength, power and conditioning. Each of our programs also incorporates a strong injury prevention/prehab component designed by our medical professionals at the Ottawa Sport and Health Centre. All teams/groups will be assessed and screened in order to identify the needs of your individual team. (Programs for Ages 12+)
Our experience shows that most athletes are either training too much, too little or they are training improperly. Our recommendation is that the athletes train 1-3 times a week for approximately 60mins. The group is divided into two sub-groups, permitting each 30 minutes to perform the outlined workout before rotating. These sixty-minute sessions may involve a combination of spin cycling, resistance training circuit, speed/agility, stretch/yoga and or injury prevention. This will be based on your team/group requirements.
http://www.train4sport.ca- for more details
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased announce the appointment of Richard Bercuson as our Coaching Mentor
Richard Bercuson, B.A., B. Ed. (Physical Education)
Richard has over 35 years experience in hockey as a coach, mentor, director, and evaluator. He has coached every level of minor along with Jr A, B, and C, college, Europe, and Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence. He’s been a mentor coach for Gloucester Rangers, Nepean Minor Hockey, ODHA, and associations in Montreal. He’s written teaching programs for hockey schools, the ODHA and Hockey Canada including the revised Initiation Program, Offensive Team Play clinic, and Specialty Clinic modules. He’s taught hockey’s certification program for over 30 years as well as NCCP theory courses. He is a Hockey Canada master mentor coach, evaluated coaches at the Advanced I and II levels, has been a speaker at many coaching seminars, and most recently was involved with the organization and facilitation of the ODHA/Hockey Canada Summit conferences.
The Ottawa Jr. 67’s AAA are pleased announce the appointment of Tom Dempsey as our Goalie Development Instructor
A former Goalie Coach for the Ottawa 67's, Tom has 16 years of experience coaching and training goalies at the Junior “A”, Major Junior “A”, University and Professional levels. He is a coach with a strong grasp of what it takes to become a consistent performer at a very elite level of play.
Record of Success
Robert Esche, Marc-Andre Fleury, Martin Houle and Danny Battochio are among the goalies tom has coached for at least one full season at the Junior level. Other elite goalies he has trained include; Fred Brathwaite, Marc Lamothe and Dominik Hasek.
The Ottawa Junior 67's AAA are pleased to announce Darrell Campbell as Head Coach of the Major Midget AAA
Darrell Campbell brings to the Ottawa Junior 67's AAA Hockey Club more than 14 years of competitive coaching experience. He has coached competitive levels from Novice to Junior C. For the past seven years, he was Head Coach of the Gloucester Rangers Major Midget AA team.
Darrell has taken his Major Midget AA teams to the Provincials 6 out of the last 7 years.
During the last 10 years, Darrell has also experienced championship seasons with the Embrun Panthers Junior C team, both as a coach and general manager.
Coach Campbell surrounds himself with strong, dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable personnel.
Darrell's philosophy is "Respect the game at all times". In this he breaks it down:
- Respect the privilege to coach, always;
- Respect everyone all the time; and
- Provide an environment that is respectful and developmental.
Darrell Campbell received the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching in 2004.
The Ottawa Junior 67's AAA are pleased to announce John Yablonski as Head Coach of the Minor Midget AAA
John Yablonski is a 27-year employee with Bell Canada. He brings to the Ottawa Junior 67's AAA Hockey Club 19 years coaching experience at the Competitive level. He coached the last 7 years with the Gloucester Rangers, and the 11 years prior were spent with Orleans Minor Hockey (5 years) and East Ottawa Voyageurs (6 years). John has coached all levels from Novice to Minor Midget. His most recent position was as Head Coach of the Gloucester Rangers Major Bantam AA team who had an incredibly successful season, which ended in the Finals against Kanata in game 4.
John surrounds himself with experienced, dedicated assistant coaches which provides him a balanced team in which the players develop and thrive.
John's coaching philosophy is pretty simple; from his players he expects Commitment, Discipline, Character, and Passion for the game!
The Ottawa Junior 67's AAA are pleased to announce Gregg Kennedy as the Head Coach of the Major Bantam AAA
Gregg Kennedy is a name that is familiar to many in hockey. Gregg comes to the Ottawa Junior 67's AAA Hockey Club with over 20 years of coaching experience and so much more. Gregg is an experienced hockey administrator with a proven ability to develop and deliver programs in all aspects of the game. He has a reputation as an excellent teacher with solid technical knowledge.
Gregg's coaching experience includes a seven year stint with the Stong College club team at York University. Since then he has coached in both the Eastern Ontario Junior B loop with the Vanier Voyageurs and in the Central Junior A Hockey League with the Nepean Raiders and the Cumberland Grads. In minor hockey, Gregg has coached with both the Gloucester Ranger and Ottawa Sting associations. Most recently, Gregg completed a five year term as Head Coach of the men's club team at Carleton University.
In addition to coaching, Gregg is a former Technical Director of the Ottawa District Hockey Association and has been a Coach Mentor with such organizations as the Gloucester Centre Minor Hockey Association, District 9, the West End Hockey League, and the Ottawa West Golden Knights.
The Ottawa Junior 67's AAA are pleased to announce Michael Miller as the Head Coach of the Minor Bantam AAA
Michael Miller has been involved in coaching since 1971. He has coached at every level from House to Major Midget AA. He coached in the Metcalfe, Russell, Gloucester Rangers (7 years) and Osgoode-Rideau associations. Not only has Michael been very active on- ice coaching and running developmental clinics, he has also been very involved in mentoring, preparing and implementing coaching guidelines, facilitating NCCP coach certification clinics within ODHA (8 years) and is presently the Director, Coaching and Development with the ORMHA.
Michael's philosophy is based on development. Do the little things well and often and you will be competitive. Winning will follow.
67's colours will be in AAA
The Ottawa Citizen; News Services
Published: Thursday, April 12, 2007
For the first time since the early 1970s, area minor hockey teams will again wear the Ottawa 67's uniform and use the name. With the creation of the three-year AAA pilot project for next fall, Zone Four (Gloucester, East Ottawa and South Ottawa) teams at the minor and major levels of bantam and midget will be known as the Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA in partnership with the parent Ontario Hockey League club. As part of the agreement, the 67's will play host to the minor teams for at least four home games on Civic Centre ice during the course of the season. "We were flattered when they approached us to wear our colors and our name," said 67's owner Jeff Hunt. "But I think it is important to emphasize that although only one team will wear our jersey, we look forward to supporting all the new AAA associations."
Announcement- Director of Player Development
The Zone 4 Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Prevost, Hockey Coordinator of the Peak Centre for Human Performance to the position Director of Player Development.