Welcome to the 2024-2025 hockey season!
My name is Bruce Hendry, and I’m extremely excited to be returning as Rams head coach for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
I’d like to welcome all players born in 2010 to come and tryout for this year’s Rams team. All players will be given a fair and equal opportunity to earn a spot on the squad.
Tryouts will begin in mid-September and players will be evaluated by a panel of third-party non-parents. The evaluation team will be looking for skilled, determined, hard-working players who exhibit a positive and team first attitude.
I’m committed to putting a program together where the players develop both on and off the ice in a fun and safe environment. The role of coach allows me the opportunity to mold these young players into great individuals. Work ethic, sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, commitment, enthusiasm, discipline, and accountability are all life skills that will be instilled throughout the year.
I’m a firm believer that practice is critical for player development. Strong habits and work ethic demonstrated during practices will lead to positive results during games. Practices will be well organized and fast paced, with coaches providing positive feedback and reinforcement. Players should come to practice expecting to have fun, work hard but also to be challenged.
Players should expect to commit 4-5 sessions per week. This includes games, practices, team, and community events. Being a competitive club, all players are expected to attend all team events with exception made for illness, family, school, or personal reasons.
Scheduled Tournaments
1. Peterborough AA Tournament Oct 25-27
2. Pembroke AA Silver Stick Nov 22-24
3. Rams Showdown Nov 29-Dec 1
4. TBD
Note: A tournament win at the Silver Stick Regionals guarantees a spot at the Finals, should this happen the team will add this tournament.
I want to wish all players the best of luck during the tryouts, and I look forward to seeing everyone at the rink.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thanks, Bruce
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