The Weeks Pictou
County Crushers Organization is excited to announce the return of their summer
hockey school, set to begin Aug 16th.The camp has been a tremendous success in the
past, and with new elements added this year, the hope is to attract some new
players to the program.Head coach Jason
Malone, who has a background with the Andrews Hockey Growth Program, believes
in the importance of stressing the basic skills of hockey to players at a young
age.
“We want to make sure that the camp is
focusing on the foundational aspects of the game for the younger players taking
part.The morning sessions will focus
primarily on proper skating techniques, while our evening sessions will
integrate basic puck skills.Obviously,
we want the kids to come out and meet some of our players and have some fun,
but we also want to make sure that these kids are learning the proper mechanics
needed to become efficient skaters.”
Wade Taylor
President of the Crushers, sees the camp as a valued part of the Crushers
Organization, and sees it moving in the right direction.
“We feel the
hockey school this year will take a significant step forward with the addition
of Jason and his amount of experience with the Andrew’s program, which is
highly regarded both nationally and internationally.”
The
school will run from 8:30am until 5:30pm daily and will feature two ice
sessions daily as well as gym and pool time at the YMCA. The program will
also feature information sessions for the kids on nutrition, injury prevention
and office conditioning as well as guest speakers throughout the week.
Crushers Announce Jason Malone As New GM/Head CoachCrushers Announce Jason Malone As New GM/Head Coach
The Weeks Junior A Crushers have named Jason Malone to be their new Head Coach and General Manager. Malone a native of Hampshire, Prince Edward Island most recently served as Head Coach of the Cornwall Thunder of the New Brunswick/PEI Major Midget Hockey League after assistant coaching jobs with PEI Rocket and Summerside Western Capitals of the MHL. As a player, he played in the Maritime Hockey League for four years with the Summerside and also in the AUS with the UPEI Panthers for two years. In addition, Jason is heavily involved and plays a leadership role with the Andrews Hockey Group in PEI.
“We are extremely pleased to bring Jason on board as he has a tremendous passion and respect for the game coupled with strong technical ability and experience as a player and coach”, states Wade Taylor President of the Weeks Junior A Crushers. “Going into the search process we clearly wanted someone who not only had the ability to have the Crushers perform at a high level on-ice, but to provide positive leadership off-ice and become engaged in the community and in Jason we are confident we have the right person.”
Malone is looking forward to continue a winning tradition in Pictou County and says, "I'm extremely pleased to be a part of an organization for which I have a tremendous amount of respect. I'm looking forward to getting situated within the community of Pictou County and working with a group of people who have the same objectives as I do." The Crushers have a very strong nucleus of players returning and with the addition of Justin Chaision at the draft and potential return of Marc Bourgeois from major junior, expectations will be building on a successful 2009/10 season.
Ryan Fortune, Assistant Captain with the Crusher’s last season points out, “I really look forward to Jason coming in. Having someone with recent playing experience, who will bring in some fresh ideas is something that is going to be great to be part of. ”
The Weeks Junior A Crushers have named Jason Malone to be their new Head Coach and General Manager. Malone a native of Hampshire, Prince Edward Island most recently served as Head Coach of the Cornwall Thunder of the New Brunswick/PEI Major Midget Hockey League after assistant coaching jobs with PEI Rocket and Summerside Western Capitals of the MHL. As a player, he played in the Maritime Hockey League for four years with the Summerside and also in the AUS with the UPEI Panthers for two years. In addition, Jason is heavily involved and plays a leadership role with the Andrews Hockey Group in PEI.
“We are extremely pleased to bring Jason on board as he has a tremendous passion and respect for the game coupled with strong technical ability and experience as a player and coach”, states Wade Taylor President of the Weeks Junior A Crushers. “Going into the search process we clearly wanted someone who not only had the ability to have the Crushers perform at a high level on-ice, but to provide positive leadership off-ice and become engaged in the community and in Jason we are confident we have the right person.”
Malone is looking forward to continue a winning tradition in Pictou County and says, "I'm extremely pleased to be a part of an organization for which I have a tremendous amount of respect. I'm looking forward to getting situated within the community of Pictou County and working with a group of people who have the same objectives as I do." The Crushers have a very strong nucleus of players returning and with the addition of Justin Chaision at the draft and potential return of Marc Bourgeois from major junior, expectations will be building on a successful 2009/10 season.
Ryan Fortune, Assistant Captain with the Crusher’s last season points out, “I really look forward to Jason coming in. Having someone with recent playing experience, who will bring in some fresh ideas is something that is going to be great to be part of. ”
TERRY O’REILLY AND RICK MIDDLETON TO BE MARQUEE GUESTS AT 2010 WEEKS CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
This year we are excited to have two former captains of the Boston Bruins Terry O'Reilly and Rick Middleton be our Marquee Guests at this year’s 2010 Scott Weeks Celebrity Golf Tournament. O'Reilly was nicknamed "Taz" by coach Don Cherry and was well known for his reckless, hard driving, non-stop style of play. Terry spent his entire career in Boston, serving as the captain of the Bruins team during the 1983-84 and 1984-85 seasons before his retirement. Joining Terry is fellow teammate, Rick Middleton, a twelve year veteran and also a former Captain of the Boston Bruins. Middleton a first round draft pick for the New York Rangers in 1974. Rick played in the Canada Cup in 1981 and 1984. Middleton was one of very few players in the NHL who was strong on both the power-play and as a penalty killer. He retired from the game after recording 448 goals, 540 assists for 988 in 1005 games. Marty Malcolm, Co-Chairman of this year’s Scott Weeks Celebrity Golf Tournament is delighted to have these two great Boston Bruins Captains at this event July 15th and 16th at the Abercrombie Golf Club. In the past at this event many Maritime hockey personalities have been profiled, all of whom have played at the College, Major Junior and Professional Level including local favourite Lowell MacDonald and Weeks Major Midgets alumni Colin White, Jon Sim, Derek Walser and Joey MacDonald. Past marquee celebrities have included Wendel Clark, Jean Beliveau, Yvan Courneyor, Bobby Hull, Brad Park, Gerry Cheevers, Lanny MacDonald, Doug Gilmour, Mike Bossy, Darrell Sittler, Al MacInnis and Marcel Dionne.
Wade Taylor, President of the Weeks Hockey Organization states “this golf tournament is the foundation of the Scott Weeks Bursary Program which has provided financial support to Fifty-three (53) members of our Weeks Alumni family.” Last year five (5) $1750 bursaries were awarded to current and former Weeks Major Midget and Junior A Crushers players who have demonstrated athletic and academic excellence and social responsibility.
