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This page was last updated: January 31st, 2012
Sens On Ice
There are still plenty of chances to see the Sens Minor Bantam team on ice this season. The Minor Bantams square off against the Eastern Ontario Wild at the Bell Sensplex February 2 at 7 p.m. Next, they play the Ottawa Junior 67’s February 4 at 7 p.m. in Sandy Hill Arena, followed by their final game of the season February 11 at Earl Armstrong Arena. They’ll face off against the Ottawa Junior 67’s at 7 p.m. The Sens Major Bantams are up to their shin pads in exciting playoff action. Quarter-final competition, against the Outaouais Intrepide, is underway, with upcoming games February 4 at 1 p.m. at Beckwith Arena and February 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Bob Guertin Arena. Go Sens!
The Sens Minor Midgets are ending the season on a high note, thanks to a strong performance at the Peterborough Midget Tournament of Champions January 20 to 22. In their first game of the tournament, the Senators faced off against the top-ranked Toronto Marlies. Several of the Marlies players, including Josh Ho-Sang, Connor McDavid, Roland McKeown, Daniel DeSousa, Jaden Lindo, Jeremiah Addison and Michael Cramarossa, are touted to go in the first round of the 2012 OHL draft, so the stands were full of spectators, there to see the top guns. But it was the Sens who put on the real show. The teammates from Ottawa played their best game of the season, working together to give the Marlies some real competition. The elite Toronto team managed to slip in just two goals in the first period. The Sens held them to 0-0 in the second and just one goal in the third. Goalie Doug Johnston had a phenomenal game. The Marlies wound up winning the tournament, beating every team they played, including the Ottawa Junior 67’s – 3-1 – in the final.
In the second Peterborough game, against the Burlington Eagles, goalie Alex Hajjar helped the team to a 6-3 win. The next match was a 1-1 tie against the Whitby Wildcats, followed by a 4-1 loss to another elite team, the Chicago Young Americans. The Minor Midget team’s final game of the season is February 7 against the OHA Mavericks at the Bell Sensplex in Kanata. Game time is 8 p.m.
In Major Midget news, “The team is looking forward to the last part of the season because we have an excellent opportunity to (do) very well through the play-offs,” says spokesman Mike Dawson. “We could finish 1-4 depending on how we play. We have many games in hand on teams ahead of us.” The next game is February 2, versus the Outaouais Intrepide, at Robert Guertin Arena. On-ice action starts at 8 p.m. The last game of the season for the Major Midgets is February 21 versus OHA Gold. The two teams face off at 8 p.m. at the Bell Sensplex.
Major Bantams Give Back
The Major Bantam team landed a spot in the Ottawa Citizen newspaper December 25, under the headline Spirit, hard work and generosity delivered by group of talented Bantams; The definition of teamwork. Through the Ottawa Mission, players helped provide Christmas for a needy family with three children. Guided by coach Gregg Kennedy, they learned a life lesson about accountability and giving back in the process.
See the full story here
Spring tryouts/Evaluations
Spring tryouts/Evaluations will occur the last week of April/2012 ( April 27-29) and the first weekend in May/2012 (May4-6).
OSAAAHA Summer Skills Sessions
OSAAHA will be conducting summer skill sessions for the following age groups**:
- 2001 Minor Peewee
- 2000 Major Peewee
- 1999 Minor Bantam
- 1998 Major Bantam
- 1997 Minor Midget
** Age group for the 2012-2013 season, the Minor Bantam – Minor Midget skill sessions will be by invitation as determined from our Spring tryouts. The two Peewee levels will be based on the first 30 registrants.
Look to the website in the new year fo r the on-line registration for both the Spring tryouts and the summer skill sessions.
Ice times and location TBD
Major Bantam Team takes Kitchner Blueline Tournament!
The Major Bantams travelled to Kitchener November 25-27 to participate in the Kitchener Blueline Tournament.
During round robin, the team met up with the Niagara North Stars, Cambridge Hawks, Brampton Battalion and Brantford 99ers teams.
At the end of round robin play, their record was 3-1 which placed them 2nd in their pool to advance to the semis.
The team met the Huron Perth Lakers in the semis and sailed to a 6-3 win to advance to the finals against the Ottawa Valley Titans.
It was a hard-fought battle between the two Ottawa teams who have yet to play each other in the regular season. Going into the third period, it was scoreless. With minutes to go in the game, Ian Johnston (assisted by Daniel Porter and Brandon Zullo) put one in the net and that was all the team needed to take the 2011 Kitchener Blueline Championship.
Congrats to all the boys on a great weekend of hockey and congrats to both teams: You made Ottawa proud!
More Tournament Updates on our Sens AAA Teams!
The Sens Major Midgets chalked up two wins, a tie and a loss to make it to the semi-finals at the Soo Greyhounds International Showdown AAA Hockey Tournament November 17 to 20 in Sault Ste. Marie. During day one of on-ice action Friday, November 18, The Sens beat the Soo Michigan Indians 3-2, then lost 3-8 to the Carolina Jr. Hurricanes. In their first game Saturday, November 19, they tied the Marquette Electricians 4-4. To finish the day, they shut out the Nickel City Sons with a score of 2-0. In the first round of elimination play Sunday, November 20, the Major Midgets lost 0-4 to the Soviet Wings, who went on to win the tournament.
Two Ottawa Senators AAA teams are on the road this coming weekend. The Minor Bantams are playing in the International Silver Stick® Tournament November 24 to 27 in Whitby. They’ll be facing off against the St. Louis Blues, the York Simcoe Express and the Waterloo Wolves in round robin play.
Updates will be available by < clicking here >.
The Major Bantams are competing November 25 to 27 in the Kitchener Blueline Tournament in Kitchener. Round robin matches will be versus the Niagara North Stars, the Cambridge Hawks, the Brampton Battalion and the Brantford 99ers.
To follow their progress, < click here >.
Go Sens go!
Senators Alumni Nicholas Baptiste Named to Team Ontario for World Under-17 Hockey Challenge
TORONTO, ON – Team Ontario Director of Operations Barclay Branch along with Head Coach Troy Smith, Assistant coaches Roger Hunt and Wayne Clark announced the 22 man roster today for Ontario's Under 17 Team that will compete at the upcoming 2012 World Hockey Challenge being held in Windsor Ontario from December 27, 2011 through January 4, 2012.
The team will depart for Windsor Ontario on December 27 where they will begin play in the World Hockey Challenge on December 29, 2011 thru January 4 2012.
The tournament features 10 teams, 5 regional teams and 5 International teams in 2 conferences. The 2 top teams from each conference will advance to the semi-finals while the remaining 3 teams from each group will crossover for placement games. Team Ontario will play in a conference with Germany, Sweden, Team Pacific, and Team West.
The Hockey Development Centre for Ontario (HDCO) facilitates the Men’s Under-17 hockey program on behalf of the 3 Ontario Branches of Hockey Canada.
Team Ontario World Under-17 Team:
Goaltenders:
Jordan DeKort (Lasalle Vipers/Windsor Spitfires)*
Spencer Martin (Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors)
Defencemen:
Darnell Nurse (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds)
Chris Bigras (Owen Sound Attack)
Jordan Subban (Belleville Bulls)
Aaron Ekblad (Barrie Colts)
Trevor Murphy (Peterborough Petes)
Alex Yuill (Barrie Colts)
Adam Bateman (Windsor Spitfires)
Forwards:
Brandon Robinson (Brampton Battalion)
Stephen Harper (Erie Otters)
Bo Horvat (London Knights)
Hunter Garlent (Guelph Storm)
Nicholas Baptiste (Sudbury Wolves)
Jordan Maletta (Windsor Spitfires)
Max Domi (London Knights)
Ryan Kujawinski (Sarnia Sting)
Brent Pedersen (Kitchener Rangers)
Cole Cassels (Oshawa Generals)
Nicholas Ritchie (Peterborough Petes)
Stephen Nosad (Peterborough Petes)
Mitchell Dempsey (Plymouth Whalers)
Ottawa AAA Sens Tournament Action!
Congratulations to the Minor Midgets on their strong showing at the Boston Pizza Cup in Brantford November 11 to 13. The team won three straight games – 4-0 against the Niagara North Stars, 4-0 versus the Central Ontario Wolves and 7-5 against the Hamilton Reps to finish at the top of the standings in round robin play. In the quarter final game against the Rochester Alliance, the Sens were up 1-0 heading into the third period before their opponents capitalized on two power play opportunities to win the game 2-1. It was a tough loss, but the team had a lot of success on the weekend. This weekend, November 17 to 20, the Major Midgets are in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, for the Soo Greyhounds International Showdown AAA Hockey Tournament. There are 10 teams in their division and they’ll have games versus the Soo Michigan Indians, the Carolina Jr. Hurricanes, the Marquette Electricians and the Nickel City Sons prior to the semi-finals.
The Major Bantams are playing in the Kitchener Blueline Tournament November 25 to 27 in Kitchener. Round robin games will be against the Niagara North Stars, the Cambridge Hawks, the Brampton Battalion and the Brantford 99ers.
To follow the progress of the Major Bantams, < check here >.
The Minor Bantams are competing at the prestigious International Silver Stick® Tournament in Whitby November 24 to 27. They’ll be up against the St. Louis Blues, the York Simcoe Express and the Waterloo Wolves in regular play.
Updates will be < here >.
Go Sens go!
Upcoming Important Dates!
The Sens are on the road as well as the ice in November. Three of four Senators AAA teams are signed up for tournaments in which they’ll be taking on teams they don’t regularly face at the rink.
The Minor Midgets are in Brantford November 11 to 13 for the 13th annual Boston Pizza Cup. It’s a showcase tournament for AAA teams representing the 1996 birth year and the Senators will be playing against the Niagara North Stars, the Central Ontario Wolves and
the Hamilton Reps to start.
To keep track of the action, you can check here.
The following weekend, November 17 to 20, the Major Midgets are in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, for the Soo Greyhounds International Showdown AAA Hockey Tournament. There are 10 teams in their division and they’ll have games versus the Soo Michigan Indians, the Carolina Jr. Hurricanes, the Marquette Electricians and the Nickel City Sons prior to the semi-finals.
Follow the action here.
The Minor Bantams are competing at the prestigious International Silver Stick® Tournament in Whitby November 24 to 27. They’ll be up against the St. Louis Blues, the York Simcoe Express and the Waterloo Wolves in regular play.
Updates will be here.
Go Sens go!
Upcoming Important Dates!
Below is a listing of important dates you may not want to miss.
See a list of OEMHL AAA League dates for the 2011-2012 season <click here>.
See dates and times for the Major Midget Showcase <click here>.
Sens Ahead of the Game in Addressing Concussions
Heads up! The Senators AAA Hockey Association is taking direct action to deal with concussions.
To that end, players and parents recently had the opportunity to attend a concussion seminar presented by Dr. Kristian Goulet. Clinical supervisor of the Concussion Education Program for the Sports Legacy Institute, Dr. Goulet has trained with leaders in the field at the renowned Concussion Clinic at Children’s Hospital Boston.
Dr. Kristian Goulet
His October presentation covered treatment of concussions and the downside of untreated head trauma/ mild brain injury. It’s part of the Senators’ concussion management program, which includes mandatory neurocognitive testing of all players. In addition, Dr. Goulet has drafted a return-to-play protocol for the association.
New this year, the proactive concussion program was developed by board member and Minor Midgets’ trainer Brent Daniel and it is the focus of a feature – AAA Senators introduce baseline testing for concussions – on page four of Centre Ice minor hockey newspaper.
Solid Showing for Sens at Tim Hortons Tournament in Hamilton
The Ottawa Senators Minor Bantam, Major Bantam and Minor Midget teams faced off – and scored some impressive wins – against top teams at the Tim Hortons International AAA Hockey Tournament, held October 7 to 10 in Hamilton.
The Minor Bantam and Major Bantam teams moved on to semi-final action Monday, October 10 and the Minor Midget team managed quite a feat Saturday, October 8, holding the highly ranked Markham Waxers to a 0-0 tie. The Minor Bantams nabbed two wins – 3-0 against Hamilton Reps and 2-1 against the Brantford 99ers. Two of the team’s losses were against the Cambridge Hawks – the team that eventually won the tournament. In a hard-fought semi-final contest, the Sens finished just two goals short, with a final score of 5-3 for the Hawks.
#88 Jawad Abdul-Hussein was on ice for the Minor Bantam team
#35 Johnathan Peacock faced plenty of shots
The Major Bantams tallied three victories – 7-1 against the Hamilton Junior Bulldogs, 3-0 against the Toronto Nationals and 6-0 versus the Southpointe Rinkrats, as well as a 3-3 tie against the Hamilton Reps. Although the Minor Bantams were defeated 2-1 in the semi-finals against the Whitby Wildcats, the Sens finished their weekend with an impressive record of 20 goals for, 6 goals against.
#27 Kristopher Myllari had his eyes on the play
#81 Ian Johnston raced toward the net
In a field of 20 very competitive Minor Midget teams, the Sens started the weekend strong with a 2-1 win against the Hamilton Reps, followed by the 0-0 tie – and a shutout for goalie Alex Hajjar – against the Waxers. The Waxers went down 3 to 1 to the eventual winners, the Sun County Panthers, in the semi-final. The Panthers beat the Ottawa Valley Titans 4 to 1 in the final. The Minor Midgets were happy to have #77, defenceman Aaron Dover, back in the lineup for the tournament.
#31 Alex Hajjar earned a shutout against the highly touted Markham Waxers
#9 Kurtis Keohane and #4 Scott Taylor saw lots of action on ice
Coming Up Next!
The Sens Minor Bantams, Major Bantams and Minor Midgets are sharpening their skates to compete at the 26th annual Tim Hortons International AAA Hockey Tournament, hosted by the Hamilton Reps Hockey Club October 7 to 10 in Hamilton.
The Minor Bantams’ first game is against the Greater Kingston Jr. Frontenacs, followed by match-ups with the Cambridge Hawks, the Hamilton Reps and the Brantford 99ers.
The Major Bantams face off against the Hamilton Bulldogs to start, followed by matches against the Hamilton Reps, the Toronto Nationals and the Southpointe Rinkrats.
The Minor Midgets take on the Hamilton Reps, followed by games against the Markham Waxers, the Guelph Storm and the Lambton Jr. Sting. Go Sens!
AAA Shootout Victory for Major Bantams
Congratulations to the Major Bantams, champions at the ninth annual Ottawa Senators September AAA Shootout, held September 9 to 11 at the Bell Sensplex in Kanata.
The Sens team won all six games. Friday, they were 2-1 against the Waterloo Wolves and 5-1 versus the Syracuse Nationals. Saturday, they shut out the Lambton Jr Sting with a score of 5-0, followed by a 3-2 victory over the Peterborough Petes.
In Sunday’s semi-final, they were 4-1 against the North Central Predators, followed by a decisive 3-1 win against the Ottawa Valley Titans in the final. Ian Johnston lead the team with five goals and three assists and the team finished the weekend with an impressive record of 22 goals for and 6 goals against.
Team Spirit – On Ice and Off
Sens Minor Midget players proved they can work as a team – even without their skates – at a fundraiser held Saturday, October 1, at Speedy Muffler on Carling Avenue. Players sold pumpkins, popcorn and even parents pitched in, flipping burgers to raise money for the team.
Spirited Showing for Minor Midgets
In a field of 52 teams at the Toronto Titans International Minor Midget Prospect Tournament September 8-11, the Minor Midgets showed they are a team to beat. Facing strong teams, the Minor Midgets tallied two wins, a tie and just one loss.
They started the tournament with a 3-2 victory against the Toronto Red Wings (the sixth ranked team in Ontario last year), followed by a tough 8-1 loss versus the Chicago Young Americans. The team regrouped and came back to beat the North Central Predators 3-2, followed by a 1-1 tie against the Guelph Storm.
Although the team did not continue to the quarter-final round, the boys played with tenacity.
OHL and CCHL 2011 Draft
The OSAAAHA would like to Congratulate the players drafted in the recent OHL and CCHL 2011 Draft.
2011 OHL Draft
Nicholas Baptiste, (RW) to the Sudbury Wolves 1st round
Riley Hennigar, LW to the Peterborough Petes 5th round
Jacob Blair, G to the Ottawa 67’s 6th round
Mitchell Allen, LD to the Kingston Frontenacs 7th round
Derian Plouffe, LC to the Guelph Storm 8th round
David Bennett, RD to the St Michael’s Majors 12th round
2011 CCHL Draft
Evan Mancini-Welsford to Hawkesbury 1st round
Mitchell Allen to Nepean 1st round
Tyler O’Neill to Gloucester 1st round
David Bennett to Cumberland 1st round
David Wilkie to Kanata 1st round
Cameron Hughes to Nepean 1st round
Michael Constantine to Nepean 2nd round
Mitchell Kellar to Nepean 2nd round
Arun Kumar to Cumberland 3rd round
Jake Primeau to Kanta 3rd round
Cameron Cornwall to Smiths Falls 3rd round
Matt Allan to Cumberland 4th round
Michael Di Bello to Gloucester 4th round
Doug Johnston to Gloucester 5th round
Cameron Roth to Ottawa 5th round
Michael Warren to Nepean 6th round
Ben Angus to Carleton Place 6th round
Jacob Blair to Gloucester 6th round
Greg Stradwick to Kanta 7th round
Jaren Burke to Carleton Place 8th round
Aaron Dover to Nepean 8th round
Aaron Hickie to Brockville 8th round
Alex Hajjar to Hawkesbury 9th round
Ryan Daniel to Carleton Place 9th round
Brandon Lee to Kanata 10th round
Nicholas Monsour to Carleton Place 10th round
Joey Charbonneau to Smiths Falls 11th round
Greg Heika to Gloucester 12th round
2011-20112 Coaches Announcement
OSAAAHA would like to congratulate the coaches choosen for the 2011-20121 Season.
Minor Bantam – Joe Rathwell
Major Bantam- Gregg Kennedy
Minor Midget – Mickey Goulet
Major Midget – Mark Atkinson
Also congratulations to Nick Bartakovich for being chosen as one of the Midget Bursary award winners presented by the AAA League.
Congratuation to the Major Midget Team on Winning the League Championship!
Good luck at provincial in London, Ontario.
QSAAAHA BOD
Ottawa Senators Major Midget Team Celebrates League Championship
SUMMER SKILLS PROGRAM
The OAAAHA is pleased to announce an extension to its existing summer skills program. This year the OSAAAHA will be adding Minor Peewee. This will give the coaches and our Technical director an opportunity over the next two summers to work with the future players for our Minor Bantam Program. It is the intent of the program to communicate the expected skill set for AAA and help the players develop these skills.
The participants will have 9 sessions for a total of 17.5 hours of ice Starting May 26th and running through July 26th once a week.
The cost will be $200/player and we are limiting the sessions to 35 skaters.
Look for the registration form and the schedule in the near future.
AUGUST FINAL SELECTION TRYOUTS
The August Final Selection tryouts will be Aug 19-23.
Look for times and dates for you age group. (Minor Bantam-Minor Midget).
SPRING TRYOUTS SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE
Spring Tryouts for the 2011-2012 Season will be held in April and May. Please see the schedule and registration form below.
Tryout Schedule <download here>
Registration Form <download here>
SPRING TRYOUTS
The OSAAAHA will be holding tryouts at the Minor Bantam, Major Bantam and Minor Midget levels for the 2011-2012 season
Thursday Apr/28
Saturday Apr/30
Sunday May/1
All tryouts to be held at the Bell Sensplex
Please plan for one try out session on the Thursday and for two tryout sessions for each of the Friday and Sunday.
Releases will occur after the first session on Saturday and all sessions after.
The tryouts will identify up to 25 skaters and 3 goalies who will be invited to skate in our summer development sessions
Final selection will occur in a short selection process in August.
Times for your age group TBD
Look for the registration form, schedule and upcoming information sessions in the days ahead.
If you have any questions contact Blake Callaghan (Technical Director) or Greg Clarke (President) of the OSAAAHA
2010-2011 Team Registration Information Package
Find out all you need to know if your player makes one of our team by downloading our 2010-2011 Team Registration Information Package.
<click here to get the information package>
2010-2011 OEMHL AAA Hockey Season - Important Dates
Find a listing of upcoming important dates for the 2010-2011 OEMHL AAA Hockey Season.
<click here to see the list of dates>
Midget Tryouts - September 13th - 20th, 2010
The Ottawa Senators AAA will be holding Midget level tryouts from September 13th to September 20th, for the 2010-2011 Season.
Get detailed times and locations here.
Congratulation to the Ottawa Senators AAA Players selected in the CJHL Draft
Congratulations to the Ottawa Senators AAA Players selected in the Tier One Central Hockey League (formerly known as the Central Junior Hockey League) 2010 draft. The players selected were:
ROUND 1
7) WATT, BRANDON Nepean
10) BOETTCHER, JORDAN Cumberland
ROUND 3
29) WEEGAR, MACKENZIE Nepean
ROUND 4
45) LEIGHTON, ERIC Gloucester
ROUND 5
55) MILITO, MICHAEL Nepean
56)MOORE, BRAD Ottawa
ROUND 6
72)BELLEFEUILLE, PATRICK Brockville
ROUND 7
74) ENANG, DEVAL Kanata
80) DEMPSTER, JORDAN Ottawa
84) DALRYMPLE, BRYAN Brockville
ROUND 8
89) LAMBE, JESSE Kemptville
Ottawa Senators AAA Players protected in CJHL Draft
Five members of the Major Bantam Ottawa Senators AAA team were protected in the CJHL draft.
Congratulations to (left to right) Colin Kruse, Riley Hennigar, Nick Baptiste, Brandon Cole, and Derian Plouffe.
Peak Hockey Training Sessions
With another training season upon us, Peak Hockey has some limited opening in our Evening Skating and Skills development sessions in the West End at the Bell Sens Plex and East End at Ottawa University as well as our 1 Week Camps In August at Bell Sens Plex.
Programs Include:
Player Acceleration - This program is designed to provide players with fundamental development needed for explosive short burst acceleration as well as skating stride enhancement and correction required for successful hockey performance.
Player SAA (Speed/Acceleration/Agility) - This program is designed to provide players with short burst acceleration, reaction time, quick decision making, and on-ice agility required for optimal performance.
Player Puck Skills and Tactics - Evasive Skating, passing, shooting, and dynamic hand skills as well as game situational development are the primary focus. This program is designed for players looking to more finely develop the required skills for continued hockey development.
Goalie Skills - Our program provides specialized goaltending instruction to increase on ice performance.
We provide personalized instruction combining power skating, movement skills, save techniques and game tactics. Our session’s features small group instruction and age appropriate shooting. The program promotes reinforced teaching and will encourage efficient goaltending movements and skills
One Week Camps- A complete full day camp that includes 4 hours of ice time, dryland conditioning, and hockey educational lectures will help get you ready for tryouts. Camps are available for age groups Novice through Midget and use Long Term Athlete Development principals and progressions to ensure that each athlete is doing the drills and progressions suitable for their stage of development. A typical day on ice will consist of 1 hour of on ice acceleration and conditioning, 1 hour of game situation drilling, 1 hour of Puck skill development and 1 hour of game play to help translate the day’s learning into game situations.
Space for all levels is available in limited numbers please check our website, for availability and sign up information or contact us at the Peak Centre/Pat Malloy.
Peak Centre is pleased to announce the launch of Private and Semi Private Puck Skill and shooting sessions. Done on skates on an artificial ice surface, each 60 minute session focuses on the process and underlying skills of puck handling and shooting rather than focusing solely on outcome. This approach is a more effect means of teaching that helps a player understand their game, strengths and weaknesses, providing them with the skills and knowledge to analyze their own game and make corrections on their own. **All sessions are held at the Bell Sens Plex**
1 on 1 Private Sessions are available for $100.00 per session and are available by appointment. Semi-Private Sessions are available for $40.00 per session in a setting with no more than 4 athletes participating per session. For dates and times please contact Pat Malloy.
SPRING EVALUATIONS
The OSAAAHA will be conducting spring evaluations for the selection of their 2010-2011 Minor Bantam, Major Bantam and Minor Midget teams.
The evaluation sessions will run April 23-April 25 and April 30- May 3, 2010 <get the schedule>
Get further details <here>
Get registration form <here>
*** Please NOTE: Registration is due April 12, 2010 ***
OSAAAHA Announces Coaches for the 2010 - 2011 Season
OSAAAHA is pleased to announce the Coaches for the upcoming season.
Minor Bantam - Mickey Goulet
Major Bantam - Mike Pritchard
Minor Midget - Gregg Kennedy
Major Midget - Mark Atkinson
We are pleased with the knowledge, leadership skill and coaching expierence that all of these gentlemen bring to our Association. The coaches will be on hand for both the Open House and the AGM and will announce thier coaching staff very shortly. We look forward to working with all of them to make this years hockey the best it can be in the OSAAAHA.
OSAAAHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OSAAAHA - Annual General Meeting - April 22nd, 2010
The Ottawa Senators AAA Hockey Association will hold its AGM on Thursday April/22 commencing 7:00pm at the Roger Neilson Room, SENSPLEX.
Summer Skill Sessions
The OSAAAHA will be running weekly skill sessions at the Minor Bantam, Major Bantam and Minor Midget levels this summer. The sessions will start Monday May 24 and run every Monday until Monday August 23.
The sessions will be held at the Carleton University Ice House from 6-9. The sessions will be run by our Technical Director and coaches from the association. Participation in the skill sessions will be by invitation only. The invitations to these skill sessions will follow the spring tryout/evaluations ending May 3.
The total cost $200
The focus of the sessions will be Skating/Shooting/Passing The following are the objective of the sessions:
1) Offer a low cost/ high quality alternative to getting you player on the ice throughout the summer. (less than $15 session)
2) Offer a continual program where conflicts will not hinder your ongoing participation and commitment
3) Develop a relationship with our coaches
4) Work on skills that our coaches and technical director have identified
5) Allow our coaches and technical director to continue to evaluate all participants
6) Have Fun
Look to the web site in the future for the schedule for your age group skill session time from week to week.
OSAAAHA Major Bantam get league Championship!
The OSAAAHA would like to congratulate the Major Bantams on their second consecutive Championship. After being down three games to none the boys came back with hard work, grit and determination to win four straight to capture the title.
We are proud of all the boys and also want to congratulate Greg and his Coaching staff for never giving up on them.
OSAAAHA offers the team best wishes as they go for the Provincial Championship next week at the Bell Sensplex starting Monday.
Throw on your Sens colours and come out and cheer the boys on!
OPEN HOUSE - Information Night - Tuesday April 13th, 2010
*** This information night is geared to the parent/player who is looking at AAA for the first time. ***
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Place: Sensplex - Roger Neilsen Room
ODMHA Approves AAA Hockey for Ottawa
The Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association has voted to make AAA hockey a permanent part of the hockey landscape in the Ottawa area. The vote, by the ODMHA Minor Council which includes representatives from minor hockey associations across the Ottawa area, was unanimous.
“I am grateful for the support the AAA Pilot project received today from Minor Council,” said Andy Baird, the chair of the Steering Committee which oversaw the three-year AAA Pilot Project. The move puts the Ottawa area on an equal footing with the rest of Canada, which has already adopted a top tier of minor hockey.
“I am very thankful that the AAA program is a go,” said Kevin Giroux, a forward with the Major Bantam Eastern Ontario AAA Wild. Giroux is entering the all-important minor midget year next year, when players are eligible for the OHL draft. “This gives us the opportunity to continue to play the game we love at the highest level and it will challenge those of us who are committed to continual improvement,” said the 14-year old resident of Rockland.
The ODMHA introduced AAA hockey in the Ottawa area three years ago on a trial basis. The new league has thrived, and players, fans and parents have been impressed by the elite level of hockey since the pilot project was established. Earlier this season, the Minor Midget AAA Wild showed they could compete with the best teams in North America when they won the prestigious Bauer Invitational AAA Invite Tournament in Chicago.
Baird is happy with the endorsement from the ODMHA. “It shows that we have done a lot of things right over the last three years, but the job’s not done yet,” he said. “There is still a lot of work to do to set up a permanent structure and a governance mechanism for the AAA league, and to ensure that every level below AAA melds as well as possible so that all players develop and enjoy hockey at their appropriate skill level,” he said.
The vote by the ODMHA makes AAA hockey permanent starting with the next season. Over the coming months, the ODMHA will revise its operating procedures to incorporate the new AAA league into a permanent structure, establishing policies on affiliations, governance of AAA zones, and other issues that must be addressed. One of the top priorities will be to make changes to ensure that the Major Midget level remains viable. Several teams, including the Wild, have struggled to retain 16- and 17-year old players, since they have the option of playing junior hockey starting at the age of 16.
“The challenges started immediately after the vote today and will keep us busy until the puck is ready to drop on our new season,” said Baird.
Seeking Coaches for the 2010-2011 Season
The Ottawa Senators AAA is current looking for coaches for the 2010 - 2001 Season. All interested parties should forward their resumes to Technical Director.
Please specify the age group you are looking to coach.
The deadline to submit resumes is March 15th, 2010.
Ottawa Senators host their minor league affiliate, the Binghamton Senators at Scotiabank Place on November 8th, 2009
The Ottawa Senators are hosting their minor league affiliate, the Binghamton Senators at Scotiabank Place on November 8th, 2009, when the B-Sens face the Hamilton Bulldogs. This event is a key component of the Senators relationship with their AHL affiliate.
Get further details <here>
STOP DALTON"S NEW TAX ON KID'S HOCKEY!
There is a new tax which will make it more expensive for families to afford sports like hockey, figure skating, baseball and soccer.
For more information visit the website
H1N1 Information
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MAJOR BANTAM AND MINOR BANTAM TEAMS
Congratulation to both our Major Bantam and Minor Bantam teams for their success at the 7th Annual Ottawa Senators September AAA Shootout. The Major Bantam team took the Championship while the Minor Bantam team played hard going undefeated till the Championship game where thye lost a heart break 1-0 in double overtime.
We wish the boys and the Coaching staff the best of luck for the remainder of the season.
Ottawa Senators AAA Major Bantam Team
Tournament Champions - 7th Annual Ottawa Senators September AAA Shootout
MAJOR MIDGET AAA TEAM SEEKING TRAINER
The Ottawa Senators Major Midget AAA Team is presently searching for a Trainer for the 2009-2010 Hockey Season commencing September 14th.
A back ground in paramedics, nursing or other medical profession would be the ideal criteria.
Please forward your resume to mark.atkinson7@sympatico.ca.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR PLAYER MAKES THE TEAM?
In order to provide you with the answer to this question, the OSAAAHA will be hosting a registration event for all players and parents.
It is mandatory that at least one parent is present.
Date: August 30th, 2009
Ottawa West Golden Knights Junior Hockey Club - Conditioning Camp
Ottawa West Golden Knights Junior Hockey Club will be holding a Conditioning Camp on Aug 15th -27th at the Barbara Ann Scott Arena
10 two hour sessions - For Birth years 1988-1993
Contact Keith Shaefer 613-831-1030 or kcshaefer@sympatico.ca
Tryouts Jersey Handout Nights
Tryout Jerseys will be handed out on the following nights at the Bell Sensplex in the main lobby.
Tuesday August 11th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday August 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
2009 Raider Summer Development Camps
Raiders are offering a series of full-day summer camps during July and August.
Get further details <here>
OSAAAHA announces two major developments for Major Midget
The OSAAAHA is pleased to announce two major developments for the 2009-2010 Major Midget Program.
1) The association fees for the season have been reduced to $2050. This entitles all team members to an average of two games and two 1½ practices a week along with player profile exposure in print form and on the web site.
2) The OSAAAHA has secured conditioning ice for any player registered for tryouts. The conditioning sessions will be run by the Major Midget head coach Mark Atkinson and his staff. The sessions will start August 24th. Please refer to the tryout schedule for times and dates. There is no cost to these conditioning sessions.
Please contact Mark Atkinson or the association if you have any questions.
Senators Future Prospect Camps - July and August 2009
A Boys Future Prospects Camp will run in the months of July and August for players born in 1992 - 1996. These high tempo and intense sessions are designed to ensure that players are ideally prepared for the upcoming season.
Dates: July 27-31, Aug 4-7, Aug 10-14, Aug 17-21, Aug 24-28
Get further details <here>
2009 Tryout Registration
Tryouts for the 2009-2010 season will commence on August 21, 2009.
Registration deadline July 1, 2009
Registration form in PDF format
See Tryout Schedule <click here>
09/10 Coaches
OSAAAHA is pleased to announce that the following Coaches have been chosen for the 09/10 Season.
Minor Bantam Bill Griffiths
Major Bantam Gregg Kennedy
Minor Midget Jim Lambe
Major Midget Mark Atkinson
We want to wish our Coaches the best in the upcoming season and invite you all to the Open House to meet the Coaches.
OSAAHA Board
The 2009 OHL draft
Congratulations to the OSAAAHA players that were selected in the 2009 OHL Priority Selection:
- Kyle Rankin 19th pick in the 3rd round, 59th overall to the Peterborough Pete's
- Brent Norris 4th pick in the 5th round, 84th overall to the Oshawa Generals
- Kurt Gowdy 6 pick in the 7th round, 126th overall to the Peterborough Pete's
- Keegan Harper 10 pick in the 10th round, 190th overall to the Erie Otters
Registration
Players who tryout for Ottawa Senators AAA who live in Nepean. You must register in Nepean first to be able to attend OSAAA tryouts
Nepean Players
Nepean will be asking if you are trying out for AAA on the registration form and $100 deposit. The deposit will not be cashed until the player returns to Nepean . At the time players return the deposit will be cashed and remaining balance owing paid to Nepean
http://www.nepeanhockey.on.ca/Registration_Online.htm
Kanata Players
Kanata registered players must register with KMHA in full. KMHA will not cash the check until such time that they have been notified by the OSAAAHA that the player is being released back to KMHA.