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June 18, 2008 The Dryden Ice Dogs are pleased to announce that 07/08 captain Colin McIntosh has committed to Utica College NCAA Division lll . Colin has 3 years junior A behind him and the last one with the Dryden Ice Dogs. Last year in the regular season, Colin recorded 34 goals along with 41 assists for 75 points in 42 games. Colin also added 9 power play goals and 4 short handed goals throughout the regular season. The Ice Dogs wish Colin the very best at Utica and his future endeavours. June 16, 2008. The Dryden Ice Dogs are pleased to announce that graduating left winger Nicolas Doiron has accepted a scholarship to Norwich University. Doiron led the Ice Dogs with 85 points this past season. Nic recorded 37 goals, 48 assists along with 10 power play goals and 3 short handed goals in 50 regular season games. Doiron has played for the Ice Dogs for the past 2 seasons and gives thanks to the Dryden Ice Dogs hockey club for all their support. The Dryden Ice Dogs wish Nicolas the very best in his future at Nowich and thank him for his hard work on and off the ice while he was a member of the Dryden Ice Dogs June 16, 2008 The Dryden Ice Dogs are pleased to announce that 20 year old goal tender Graeme Harrington has accepted a scholarship to University of North Dakota (UND NCAA Division 1). Graeme has been between the pipes for the Ice Dogs for two seasons. This past season Graeme had a 2.95 goals against average and a .904 save %. Graeme has great work ethic on and off the ice and gives thanks to his team mates, fans and billets for the past two years. The Dryden Ice Dogs wish Graeme the very best at UND and thank him for his contribution to the Ice Dogs program.
June10, 2008 Carson
Shields Off to OPJHL June 6, 2008 Ice
Dogs Season Ticket Drive May 3rd, 2008 2008
Dryden Ice Dogs Award Winners April 25, 2008
CJAHL Announces General Manager and Head Coach For Team Canada East - 2008 World Junior A Challenge The CJAHL in partnership with Hockey Canada announced today the two individuals who will perform the roles of General Manager and Head Coach for Team Canada East at the 2008 World Junior A Challenge. Team Canada East stated that they have appointed Marty Abrams from the Wellington Dukes of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League (OPJHL), as their General Manager. “Marty did a tremendous job with Team Canada East at this event the last two years,” declared the CJAHL Representative for Team Canada East, Brent Ladds. “As an Assistant Coach in 2006 and as a General Manager in 2007, his leadership skills and determination led Team Canada East to an appearance in the gold medal final for two consecutive years. We are optimistic that he has the knowledge and experience to lead the team to a gold medal finish this November.” Abrams, as the Head Coach and General Manager Wellington Dukes has amassed a 342-91-30-13 record during his 7 seasons with the Dukes and led his team to their second consecutive Eastern Conference Championship this season. Team Canada East also announced today that they have appointed Mark Grady from the Cumberland Grads of the Central Junior A Hockey League (CJHL), as the team’s head coach. “Mark Grady is an excellent coach who showed that he has the right combination of character and commitment to lead this team at the 2008 World Junior A Challenge,” admitted Brent Ladds. “Mark did a great job last season as an assistant coach for Team Canada East. We have no doubt that he will use his experience gained from last year’s event, and will translate that into a winning formula to take the team to top.” Grady, as the Head Coach / General Manager of the Cumberland Grads, led his team to the top of the Yzerman Divison this season in the competitive CJHL. The 2008 World Junior A Challenge will take place from November 1st to 9th in Camrose, Alberta. Canadawill look to continue its tremendous success at the event, as Team Canada East played Team Canada West in the championship finals of the 2006 and 2007 World Junior A Challenge events, winning silver and gold medals respectively in back-to-back years. Team Canada East and West will be making the announcement of their respective Assistant Coaches in the not too distant future. Please stay tuned to www.cjahl.com for more details. The CJAHL is an amalgamation of ten Junior A hockey leagues from across Canada. More information on the CJAHL can be found by clicking on the league website. For more information, please contact: Brent Ladds CJAHL Representative Team Canada East Ph) 519-622-2402 E-mail) brent@in.on.ca
April 22, 2008
CJAHL Announces General Manager and Head Coach For Team Canada West - 2008 World Junior A Challenge The CJAHL in partnership with Hockey Canada announced today the two individuals who will perform the roles of General Manager and Head Coach for Team Canada West at the 2008 World Junior A Challenge. Team Canada West stated that they have appointed Leonard Strandberg from the OCN Blizzard of the MJHL, as their General Manager. “Leonard brings a generous history of 20 years worth of experience in Junior A hockey to the table. He has outstanding skills that will assist the leagues in the west, to continue to build a solid foundation for this important hockey development program,” declared the CJAHL Representative for Team Canada West, Kim Davis. “We are optimistic that Leonard will be an excellent selection to lead Team Canada West in its quest to win its third consecutive gold medal at the World Junior A Challenge.” Team Canada West also announced today that they have appointed Boris Rybalka from the Camrose Kodiaks of the AJHL, as the team’s head coach. “We are very delighted to appoint Boris as the Head Coach for Team Canada West, for the third consecutive year,” pronounced Kim Davis. “Boris did a phenomenal job the past two years for Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge. We are very optimistic he will be able to repeat this excellence. With the tournament being held this year in his hometown, this is a very special occasion for Boris to coach the team in front of his family, friends, and fans in the city of Camrose. The 2008 World Junior A Challenge will take place from November 1st to 9th in Camrose, AB. Canada will look to continue its tremendous success at the event, as Team Canada East played Team Canada West in the championship finals of the 2006 and 2007 World Junior A Challenge events, winning silver and gold medals respectively in back-to-back years. Team Canada East will be making the announcement of their General Manager and Head Coach in the not too distant future. Please stay tuned to www.cjahl.com for more details. The CJAHL is an amalgamation of ten Junior A hockey leagues from across Canada. More information on the CJAHL can be found by clicking on the league website, www.cjahl.com . For more information, please contact: Kim Davis CJAHL Representative Team Canada West Ph) 204-488-1227 E-mail) commissioner@mjhlhockey.caApril 18, 2008
The World Junior A Hockey Challenge is coming to Camrose, Alberta taking place from November 1st to 9th, 2008 at the sparkling new Edgeworth Centre. The ‘House of Thunder’ Opening Ceremonies - presented in partnership by the ‘House of Thunder’ motorcycle shop and by the local radio station, ‘98.1 Cam FM’; will be held November 1st, 2008 and will feature the first ever concert in the beautiful new facility. Canada’s
own Tom Cochrane will be the
headlining act for the evening.
Internationally known for such major hits as “Life Is A Highway”, “Boy Inside The Man”, “Big League” and “Lunatic Fringe”, Cochrane released his newest album “No Stranger” in 2006. Cochrane’s unique mix of passionate anthems and intimate ballads make him the perfect choice as the artist chosen to perform the first ever concert in the new Edgeworth Centre. The Canadian musician has released 9 albums throughout his distinguished career, and won an impressive 7 Juno awards. In addition to this, Cochrane’s commitment to humanitarian work through World Vision, the World Society for the Protection of Animals, and the Parkinson’s Society, is noteworthy indeed. Tournament organizers are proud to announce that tickets for this prestigious event are on sale through Ticketmaster. To order tickets call Ticketmaster at 1-780-451-8000, or order tickets on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca. ‘House of Thunder’ Opening Ceremonies ticket prices are as follows: Gold Circle Tickets: $70.00 plus applicable service charges Regular Tickets: $50.00 plus applicable service charges All Tickets are inclusive of GST. ‘House of Thunder’ Opening Ceremonies agenda presented by ‘98.1 Cam FM’ Saturday, November 1st, 2008 6:00 p.m. Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Introduction of Participating Teams 7:30 p.m. Introduction of Dignitaries 8:30 p.m. Tom Cochrane Concert, Presented by ‘98.1 Cam FM’ and ‘House of Thunder’ For further information, please contact Larry Werner or Glen Vinet of Panhandle Productions Limited, 1-888-404-1234. www.pplevents.ca Presented by:
The CJAHL is an amalgamation of ten Junior A hockey leagues from across Canada. More information on the CJAHL can be found by clicking on the league website www.cjahl.com. April 2, 2008 HOCKEY CANADA ANNOUNCES 2008
RBC JUNIOR A SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
April 2, 2008 From Darcy Steen Hockey Canada is pleased to inform you that Graeme Harrington of the Dryden Ice Dogs, has finished third place in the RBC Financial Group - 2007 / 08 National Scholarship contest! As a result, Graeme has been awarded the Nickerson Family Award in the amount of a $500 scholarship to be used towards a post secondary school in Canada The next stage in the process, will be the issuing of the scholarship cheques which will happen in June 2008. Because Graeme has been named both the $1,000 League recipient and he has won the $500 Nickerson Family Award, he will be entitled to a cheque in the amount of $1,500. It is important to note however, that the issuing Nickerson Family Award is dependant upon whether Graeme decides to attend post secondary school in Canada Darcy Steen Coordinator, Junior Hockey Projects E-Mail) dsteen@hockeycanada.caWebsite) www.hockeycanada.ca
March 31, 2008
TOP 15 - ID/8, NS/HR, SD/HR
The Canadian
Junior A Hockey League announced today its Top 15
rankings for the week of March 23rd to March 29th.
The Dryden Ice Dogs drop to 9th spot. The Fort
William North Stars and the Schreiber Diesels
receive honorable mention.
Other
honorable mention goes to the Melville Millionaires (SJHL),
Kindersley Klippers (SJHL), Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL), Sudbury
Jr. Wolves (NOJHL), Aurora Tigers (OPJHL), Smiths Falls Bears
(CJHL), Les Inouk de Granby (LHJAAAQ), and the Woodstock
Slammers (MJAHL).
March 24, 2008 Dogs # 8 CJAHL top 15 Last week’s rankings and the leagues in which the teams belong to are in parenthesis. 1. (1) Humboldt Broncos (SJHL) 2. (3) Pembroke Lumber Kings (CJHL) 3. (2) NanaimoClippers (BCHL) 4. (4) L’Action de Joliette (LHJAAAQ) 5. (5) Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) 6. (6) YarmouthMariners (MJAHL) 7. (8) Miramichi Timberwolves (MJAHL) 8. (9) Dryden Ice Dogs (SIJHL) 9. (10) Penticton Vees (BCHL) 10. (13) OakvilleBlades (OPJHL) 11. (12) Winnipeg Saints (MJHL) 12. (11) Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) 13. (NR) Wellington Dukes (OPJHL) 14. (NR) Portage Terriers (MJHL) 15. (NR) Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) Honorable mention goes to the Westside Warriors (BCHL), Langley Chiefs (BCHL), Drumheller Dragons (AJHL), Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL), Melville Millionaires (SJHL), Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL), Kindersley Klippers (SJHL), Fort William North Stars (SIJHL), Abitibi Eskimos (NOJHL), Markham Waxers (OPJHL), Aurora Tigers (OPJHL), Brockville Braves (CJHL), Smiths Falls Bears (CJHL), Les Inouk de Granby (LHJAAAQ), Woodstock Slammers (MJAHL), and the Weeks Crushers (MJAHL). The rankings are based upon a variety of factors which includes the league in which the teams belong to, their winning percentage, their win-loss record, total points accumulated, their goals-for versus goals-against ratio, amongst other factors. The CJAHL is an amalgamation of ten Junior A hockey leagues from across Canada. More information on the CJAHL can be found by clicking on the league website. www.cjahl.com March 14, 2008 SIJHL announces league awards
March 7, 2008 Ice Dogs clinch first
by virtue of a 1-1 regulation time tie.
Ice Dogs President Clyde Palson congratulates Head Coach Randy Lulashnyk and his team for a job well done. Keep it going, all the way to Newmarket, guys March 5, 2008
March 2, 2008CJAHL ANNOUNCES THE TOP 15 RANKINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24th – MARCH 1st The Canadian Junior A Hockey League announced today its Top 15 rankings for the week of February 24th to March 1st and our Dryden Icedogs are rated 9th, up one from 10 th. The CJAHL is an amalgamation of ten Junior A hockey leagues from across Canada. More information on the CJAHL can be found by clicking on the league website. www.cjahl.com Honorable mention goes to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL), Westside Warriors (BCHL), Vernon Vipers (BCHL), Langley Chiefs (BCHL), Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL), Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL), Melville Millionaires (SJHL), Winkler Flyers (MJHL), Portage Terriers (MJHL), Fort William North Stars (SIJHL), Abitibi Eskimos (NOJHL), Wellington Dukes (OPJHL), Huntsville Otters (OPJHL), Markham Waxers (OPJHL), Georgetown Raiders (OPJHL), Aurora Tigers (OPJHL), Brockville Braves (CJHL), Smiths Falls Bears (CJHL), Les Cougars du Collège Champlain Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ), Les Inouk de Granby (LHJAAAQ), Woodstock Slammers (MJAHL), and the Truro Bearcats (MJAHL). The rankings are based upon a variety of factors including; the league in which the teams belong, their winning percentage, their win-loss record, total points accumulated, their goals-for versus goals-against ratio, amongst other factors. Sat. Feb 23, 2008 The Ice Dogs REMAIN IN the top 10. The Canadian Junior A Hockey League announced today its latest Top 15 rankings and our Ice Dogs remain #10 The Fort William North Stars again receive honorable mention. Other honorable mention goes to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL), Westside Warriors (BCHL), Vernon Vipers (BCHL), Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL), Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL), Melfort Mustangs (SJHL), Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL), Portage Terriers (MJHL), Fort William North Stars (SIJHL), Oakville Blades (OPJHL), Huntsville Otters (OPJHL), Newmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL), Brockville Braves (CJHL), Les Cougars du Collège Champlain Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ), Les Inouk de Granby (LHJAAAQ), Woodstock Slammers (MJAHL), and the Truro Bearcats (MJAHL). February 21, 2008
CALGARY, AB – Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Junior A Hockey League (CJAHL), announced on Thursday that Camrose, AB will host the 2008 World Junior A Challenge from November 2-9, 2008. All 13 games of the 2008 World Junior A Challenge will take place at EnCana Arena in the Edgeworth Centre, home of the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Camrose Kodiaks. It will mark the first time in the three-year history of the event that the entire tournament will be played out of one venue – the 2006 World Junior A Challenge was hosted by Yorkton and Humboldt, SK, while the 2007 event was split between Trail and Nelson, BC. In addition, EnCana Arena will be the site for the Opening Ceremonies on November 1st, which will feature a full-length concert by an artist to be announced. The 2008 World Junior A Challenge will follow the same format as previous years – two Canadian entries will be joined by four international teams. Canada West, Russia and Belarus will compete in Group A, while Canada East, the USA and Germany will make up Group B. The group winners will receive an automatic bye to the semi-finals, while the second and third place teams will crossover for the quarterfinals. TICKETS Tickets for the 2008 World Junior A Challenge will go on sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. MT on Friday, February 22, 2008 through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.ca). Three ticket packages are available: 1st Star Package ($499) – tickets to all 13 games, as well as the Opening Ceremonies and concert; the package also includes complimentary food, a souvenir tournament program, game sheets and stats and full bar service 2nd Star Package ($249) – tickets to all 13 games, as well as the Opening Ceremonies and concert 3rd Star Package ($199) – tickets to all 13 games For more information on the 2008 World Junior A Challenge, visit www.hockeycanada.ca/wjac. FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Feb. 16, 2008 The Ice Dogs have cracked the top 10. The Canadian Junior A Hockey League announced today its latest Top 15 rankings and our Ice Dogs are ranked #10. The leagues second-place Fort William North Stars receive honourable mention once again. Other honorable mention goes to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL), Westside Warriors (BCHL), Vernon Vipers (BCHL), Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL), Melfort Mustangs (SJHL), Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL), Winnipeg Saints (MJHL), Oakville Blades (OPJHL), Huntsville Otters (OPJHL), Newmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL), Brockville Braves (CJHL), Les Cougars du Collège Champlain Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ), Les Inouk de Granby (LHJAAAQ), Woodstock Slammers (MJAHL), and the Truro Bearcats (MJAHL) |
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