tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541267026276346722024-03-13T01:34:28.946-06:00Western Elite HockeyWestern Elite Hockey is the #1 Camp in the world for the truly Elite Hockey PlayerWestern Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-11246316459985592112011-06-13T22:11:00.001-06:002011-06-13T22:12:36.368-06:00Camp Members Dominate at International Hockey TournamentLead by Coach Darryl Belfry on the bench, Western Elite Hockey Camp attendees: Ben Verrall, Keenan Shaw, Cole Morris, Jared Steinbach and Craig Berube all played pivotal roles on a big weekend of hockey.
Jake Jirousek, director of the All Out Hockey Program in Whitehorse, put together an incredible hockey team of elite 1996 born hockey players from the Yukon and the western provinces to play in Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-1470897459380945212011-06-12T11:09:00.002-06:002011-06-12T11:11:52.619-06:00Great Success at the 2011 WHL DraftWestern Elite Hockey wishes to congratulate the following current and past camp attendees who were drafted at the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft !! Way to go guys!!
1. Jake Virtanen
9. Aaron Irving
13. Zack Gonek
14. Brayden Point
44. Bryar Ortynski
82. Tyler Mrkonjic
120. Evan Tordiff
123. Riley Simpson
155. Tyler BuschWestern Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-68679359557323635722011-01-26T10:57:00.000-07:002011-01-26T10:57:51.921-07:00Video Blog 13 - Player InteractionWestern Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-86473663320916440512010-11-02T12:46:00.000-06:002010-11-02T12:46:43.779-06:002011 Western Elite Hockey Camp DatesWe are pleased to announce that our 2011 camp dates have been finalized.
July 13th to Saturday July 16th in Edmonton Alberta.
The previous 2 years our camp has been held on the final weekend of July, which has caused some conflicts for our attendees going to WHL camps the days following. This date adjustment for 2011 should take care of those concerns.
We have once again been flooded Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-13744825676273446642010-10-03T13:03:00.000-06:002010-10-03T13:03:02.312-06:00Complete Video SeriesHere is the complete video series of the player and parent seminar at our camp this year.
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http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=CA#/watch?xl=xl_blazer&v=DfVQ57y1o1YWestern Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-28157952682304516812010-09-06T10:02:00.002-06:002010-09-06T10:21:10.940-06:00Coach Player Parent SeminarDuring the 2010 Western Elite Hockey Camp , Coach Darrel presented a seminar to the players and parents on "Translatable Skill". This video is the first of that seminar series. Enjoy and comment.
Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-6811935237688428402010-08-24T09:02:00.000-06:002010-08-24T09:02:36.280-06:00Coach Belfry
Coach Darryl Belfry had another busy summer in 2010 working with numerous NHL superstars including: Patrick Kane, John Tavares, Sam Gagner, Shawn Horcoff, Jason Spezza, Steve Montador and many more.
Visit Darryls website at:
Playmakers Hockey
Check out Darryls BlogWestern Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-18820747390109777562010-08-15T14:03:00.002-06:002010-08-15T20:08:01.064-06:002010 Prospects Game Video Hi-lite video
The Game Stats:
Team White 7 - Team Black 6
Team White
96 Ben VERRALL # 5 – Saskatoon Bandits GSHL – 1 assist
96 Keenan SHAW # 71 – KC Squires AMBHL – 1 assist
96 Tyler Thorburn # 55 – KC Squires AMBHL - 1 assist
95 Macklin PICHONSKY # 95 – Leduc AMBHL – 1 assist
96 Jake VIRTANEN # 19 – Abbotsford Bantam AAA – 2 goals
96 Ryley WOZNIAK # 9 – Fort Sask AMBHL – 1 assist
96 Riley SIMPSON # 18 Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-7531844263567182512010-08-10T11:56:00.000-06:002010-08-10T11:56:01.469-06:002011 Camp in the worksPlans for the 2011 Western Elite Hockey Camp have begun.
With only 7 roster positions remaining for 2011, we will be at the rinks this coming season to scout the best 1996 and 1997 born talent that Western North America has to offer. Any organisations/parents wishing to have your elite players scouted please contact us.
The dates and schedule will be finalized over the next 4 weeks.
The Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-87647527040923714172010-08-07T16:27:00.000-06:002010-08-07T16:27:27.748-06:00Game PhotosJaedon Descheneau (Kootenay Ice, WHL) faces off against 2011WHL Draft eligible Jared Steinbach.
St. Albert's big Michael Bruni keeps a close eye on the lightening quick Jake Virtanen from Abbotsford.Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-60078432580167926482010-08-07T14:41:00.001-06:002010-08-07T14:42:46.799-06:00VideoShort video clips of some hits from the 2010 Prospects Game
Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-40216531429849508562010-08-04T23:41:00.000-06:002010-08-04T23:41:43.871-06:00Another Successful CampAother great camp this year !!!Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-12650906417918798982010-07-28T16:11:00.000-06:002010-07-28T16:11:10.355-06:00Ready To RollWe are just hours away from the start of the 2010 Wetsern Elite Hockey Camp. We are excited to meet our old friends and make new ones. See you all Thursday at noon.
Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-13760385116667620152010-07-24T12:19:00.001-06:002010-07-24T12:25:55.457-06:00SeminarOn Saturday July 31st before the prospects game, we will be holding the coaches / parents / players seminar with coach Darryl at 5:15 to 6:30.
The meeting will be held at the Blair Oko Golf Academy Lounge which overlooks the rink (Kinsmen Arena). As the seminar will be held at supper time, Blair Oko has offered to set up a “pizza buffet” for our seminar. Cost will be $8 per person to Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-55165254913374683692010-07-12T23:59:00.001-06:002010-07-28T18:37:48.045-06:002010 Roster Is CompleteOur roster for the 2010 Western Elite Hockey camp is now complete. The 30 man roster has elite players from: The Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Czech Republic.
Goalies:
Adin Hill - Calgary
Garrett Storms - Edmonton
Walker Shenher - Edmonton
Billy Gorn - Edmonton
Defense:
Ben Verrall - Saskatoon
Greydon Robinson - Kelowna
Keenan Shaw - Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-68188098063919556542010-06-28T19:44:00.000-06:002010-06-28T19:44:29.387-06:00The Awards Keep Coming2010 Western Elite Hockey Camp forward Jake Virtanin, who attends the William A. Fraser Hockey Academy, was awarded grade 8 Most Valuable Player for the 09/10 school year. All students are required to maintain a B average to participate in the hockey academy.
Way to go Jake!! See you in a few weeks.Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-18947147474496316112010-06-22T10:06:00.001-06:002010-06-22T10:08:31.875-06:00More Awards !!2010 Western Elite Hockey Camp attendee Tyler Mrkonjic, a student of Richard Fowler Junior High School, was recently awarded with Grade 8 Male Student Athlete of the Year. Not only is Tyler a great athlete but also maintained a standard of excellence in his studies receiving Honor Status.
Our camp this year is set to put a great group of young players on the ice. We are proud of Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-76534312331997901232010-06-04T09:16:00.003-06:002010-06-04T09:27:55.599-06:00Camp Attendees are Honoured
The Vimy Ridge Academy had their awards night on Thursday June 3, 2010. Three members of the 2010 Western Elite Hockey Camp were presented with special awards.
Riley Simpson was recognised as an "Honour Student" by maintaining an 80% or better average during the school year. He was also awarded "Student Athlete of the Year" for grade 8.
Ryan Matsuba was recognised as an "Honour Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-15470708331902672762010-05-30T14:38:00.000-06:002010-05-30T14:38:51.419-06:00Fragle named head coachThis week Tim Fragle, who will be coaching one of the teams this year at the Western Elite Hockey Prospects Game on July 31st, was announced to be the new Head Coach of the AJHL's Sherwood Park Crusaders. Congrats Tim and all the best this seasonWestern Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-34346814566397400022010-04-30T13:06:00.001-06:002010-04-30T17:49:19.723-06:002010 Bantam DraftWestern Elite Hockey wants to congratulate our current and past members that were drafted into the WHL in the 2010 Bantam draft on April 29th.
#5 Morgan Klimchuk
#45 Brett Zarowny
#62 Jaedon Descheneau
#127 Tyson Predinchuk
#132 Ryan Rehill
#240 Macklin Pichonsky
Way to go guys.Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-18509482021627595032010-04-21T09:55:00.000-06:002010-04-21T09:55:05.375-06:00Special Announcement - Tim Fragle to CoachWestern Elite Hockey is proud to announce that Tim Fragle will be the head coach of one of the teams at the 2010 Western Elite Prospects Game.
Tim is a Nait graduate in Business Management (specializing in Human Resources). During his time at Nait he played for the Nait Ooks hockey team, where he was the captain for 2 seasons. Tim played junior hockey with the Trail Smokeeaters from Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-14230185798432325462010-04-20T16:58:00.002-06:002010-04-20T17:36:59.392-06:00Player of the Game AwardWestern Elite Hockey would like to thank United Cycle Sports for thier partnership in our 2009 and 2010 Elite Bantam Camps.
United Cycle has once again stepped up to the plate and donated a Bauer One95 stick valued at $260.00
The One95 stick will be awarded to the player of the game from Team Black in the Western Elite Prospects game on Saturday July 31st, 2010.
United Cycle Sports is Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-79611459416638658442010-04-10T16:49:00.001-06:002010-04-10T16:51:15.825-06:00Special Announcement - Craig Simpson to CoachWestern Elite Hockey is proud to announce that Craig Simpson is to be the head coach of one of the teams at the 2010 Western Elite Prospects Game.
Craig was drafted in the 1st Round, 2nd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. Midway through his third NHL season, he was traded as part of a package to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Paul Coffey. Simpson blossomed in Western Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-23313668151568840392010-04-09T09:32:00.002-06:002010-04-09T09:50:32.520-06:00Star on the riseAnother 2010 Western Elite Hockey Camp attendee has had a great finish to his season. Defenceman Matej Kolar and his team, HC Sparta Prague, just won silver in the 1996 Born Czech Republic National Hockey Championships.
At 5'9" and 140Lbs, this smooth skating defenceman shows great poise when skating the puck out of his zone. Good hands and vision of the ice will have a number of NorthWestern Elite Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280970683501949035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554126702627634672.post-37594492865192653262010-04-08T14:04:00.001-06:002010-04-09T09:49:34.204-06:00Coach Darryl Belfry in the Class RoomThis is a great video with Coach Darryl discussing the mind set of a hockey player as he tries to climb up the depth chart of his team.
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