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HRI News
August 2014
Important dates to
remember
Hockey Officials Certification
(see following page for information about
the HRI Bursary Program for Officials)
Sat, Sept 27th – classroom
9:00am – 1:00pm
Riffle High School
Sun, Sept 28th – on ice
10:15am – 12:15am
Staples Arena
http://www.sha.sk.ca/development/referee
s/programs-clinics/clinic-registration.html
Coaching Clinics
Coaches – please note that coaching
certificates are mandatory for coaches at
all levels. SHA has scheduled many
clinics beginning in mid-September.
http://www.sha.sk.ca/development/coach.
html
2014 Pre-Season
Schedule for the
Regina Pats
Regina Tournament @ Co-Op Centre
Thursday, August 28th –
Pats vs Moose Jaw - 7:00pm
Friday, August 29th –
Lethbridge vs Prince Albert - 3:00pm
Friday, August 29th –
Pats vs Calgary - 7:00pm
Saturday, August 30th - Prince Albert vs
Calgary - 3:00pm
Saturday, August 30th - Pats vs
Lethbridge - 7:00pm
Hockey Regina Evaluations - frequently asked questions
These questions and answers do not explain the entire evaluation process, only
some frequently asked items. For more information please refer to the evaluation
& team formation process by division that are listed at www.hockeyregina.ca
What will my child be evaluated on?
Players will be evaluated on a scale of 1 to 6 based on their skating and puck
handling skills, individual tactics and hockey sense, and body contact where
applicable. Players will be evaluated during a combination of skills sessions and /
or scrimmages. Note: Bantam and midget divisions do not have skills sessions.
Who does the evaluating?
HRI uses independent evaluators and short listed coaches to evaluate all the
players. The coaches do not evaluate their own child or any other coaches’ child.
Only the independent evaluators will evaluate the coaches’ children. To assist
with the team selection process the evaluators are provided with a list of the
players by name and jersey number. For each stage all players are given a new
jersey and number.
How will I be contacted when my child is scheduled?
All communication will be done via email to notify you of your child’s initial ice
session and subsequent sessions. In most cases you will receive an email within
24 hours of completing a stage as to when your child’s next session will be.
Some divisions are a multiple stage process where some players move on to the
next stage and the remaining players move to the next tier. Please see the
specific evaluation procedure for the division your child is registered in.
How are the evaluation teams formed?
It is always a challenge to make the teams equal for evaluations due to the large
number of players involved. Unfortunately, it does not work out as planned. For
the initial stage of each division each evaluation team will receive similar number
of players from the divisions the players were registered in for the previous
season. The list is further sorted by position. For example, the pee wee tier 1
evaluation teams would have similar number of returning Pee Wee 1, 2 & 3
players and atom 1,2 & 3 players. For each subsequent evaluation stage the
teams are formed using the evaluations scores and subsequent rank order from
the previous stage. These teams are also sorted by position.
How are the HRI teams formed after the evaluation process is complete?
HRI teams are determined by a draft process. Only the head coaches are
available to attend the draft and there is no protecting of players, assistant
coaches or team officials. Coaches will be given a list of players and the ranking
order to select from during the draft. To ensure that players are selected to play
where their skills dictate the HRI team selection process requires that the top
ranked* players must be selected to a HRI team. *Note: for each division and tier
the actual number of top ranked players that must be selected differs. Please see
the specific team selection process for the specific division and tier your child
plays in.
HRI EVALUATION DATES
Junior C
Midget Tier 1
Midget 15
Midget Tier 2
Midget Tier 3
Midget Female AA
Midget Female Club
Bantam Tier 1
Bantam Tier 2
Bantam Tier 3
Bantam/Midget Rec
Bantam Female AA
Bantam Female Club
PW Tier 1
PW Tier 2 & 3
PW Rec (formerly T3)
Atom Tier 1 & 2
Atom Tier 3
Atom Female
Novice
Initiation
Oct 1
Sep 20
Oct 3
Oct 6
Oct 18
Sep 17
Sep 27
Sep 2
Sep 22
Oct 1
Nov 1
Sep 17
Sep 27
Sep 15
Sep 28
Oct 14
Sep 26
Oct 22
Sep 27
Sep 27
Oct 18
Check out HRI on the web!
The Mental Game and Hockey Tryouts
Tryouts can be both mentally and physically challenging for young athletes. Kids
may feel nervous, unsettled, or feel more pressure to play their best. Below are
seven mental game tips to help sports kids perform their best in competition:
1. Let Go of Fear
The very first step is to identify the beliefs, attitudes, and expectations that cause
your athletes to hold onto over-exactness in competition and lead to fear of failure.
You want your athletes to keep the positive aspects of their mental game such as
your motivation and commitment to sport.
3. Focus on Self not Others – Make No Comparisons.
Athletes must start with the understanding that most intimidation in sports is selfinduced. Most self-induced intimidation comes from your athletes giving too much
energy to other competitors by making comparisons, thinking too much about the
reputation of their competitors, or feeling like they do not belong at the current
level of play. Help your athlete to focus on their strength and their game.
4. Play for Yourself, not Others.
For many athletes, a huge source of worry about their performance results from the
need to seek “social approval” from others. Thus, athletes who want approval from
others can become anxious or are afraid to fail in competition. Help your athletes
separate self-esteem and performance. Too often, athletes judge themselves on
their performance in sports.
5. Play Functionally – Don’t try to be Perfect.
An important lesson I teach my students is to learn how to perform efficiently
instead of perfectly. I call this a “functional mindset.” A functional mindset is the
opposite of trying to make everything perfect. It starts with the idea that your
athletes DO NOT have to be perfect to perform their best. They are human and
humans can’t be perfect. Your athletes will make mistakes and you and your
athletes have to accept mistakes.
6. Be Confident.
My definition of self-confidence is how firmly athletes believe in their ability to
execute a physical skill or perform a task. Confidence is derived from a baseline
assessment of past performances, training, and preparation. As your athletes’
competency or skill mastery grows, their confidence becomes proportionately
stronger.
If athletes have high self-confidence, it’s very hard to get anxious or tense, or worry
about results because they already know that they will perform well.
7. Focus on the Process, not Results.
Your athlete’s objective is to focus their attention on performance “cues” which
help them perform their best. A performance cue is any thought, feeling, or image
that helps you execute. Learning any new skill takes time. It does not matter if your
athlete is learning physical skills or mental skills, repetition and application is
necessary to make it part of everyday practice and performance. Helping your
athlete commit to improving their mental toughness over time, (even when your
athlete is performing well,) will lead to a consistent mental game and performance
in any situation including tryouts.
http://hockeyfamilyadvisor.com/
An Interview with Graham Tuer
Hockey Officials Bursary Program
The Hockey Officials Bursary
Program for young officials is in
line with Hockey Regina’s Strategic
Plan of Retention and Recruitment
of Officials. With this, the Hockey
Regina board of directors has
proposed an incentive to offer a
fully subsidized officials course for
all officials midget aged and
younger.
To qualify for the bursary, the
official must complete the
following:
1. complete the on-line
modules for officiating
through Hockey Canada’s
Hockey University
2. register and complete a clinic
for officials
3. officiate a minimum of 15
HRI games
Officials will have to pay for all
costs upfront, however we will be
reimbursed the cost of the clinic
registration, hockey Canada online
and SHA/RHOA membership fees.
http://www.hockeyregina.ca/default.
aspx?p=article&id=79359
Do you have a story about
a player, coach or team
that you would like to
share? Please email
[email protected]
with your comments.
Graham Tuer has been an active volunteer in the game
of hockey for over 50 years. He has coached and
managed at every level of minor and junior hockey in
Saskatchewan and continues to take an active role in
the sport today. Graham played an integral role in the
Saskatchewan Development model which significantly
improved the working relationships between the WHL
and Junior A and Midget hockey leagues. In 2008 he
was honoured by the Pats as one of its key builders and
received SHA’s Outstanding Volunteer Award, in
2010 Graham received the WHL Distinguished Service
Award and in 2012 he was inducted into the Regina
Sports Hall of Fame.
How has the game of hockey changed and evolved over the years?
The changes have been huge! First, the facilities have changed both for the positive
and the negative. Obviously, for the positive in the fact that the arenas, rinks and
dressing rooms have improved tremendously, however with that comes a change in
the attitude and in the kids – there is no more street hockey or shiny. There has been
a change in the coaching – there used to be one coach with a couple of parents
opening the gates... now there is a defense coach, forward coach and a head coach –
more people are involved and there is more structure to the type of coaching. The
game itself is much more complex, the increased amount of systems in play and with
that the skill level of the kids has increased. There is less room for the free wheelers!
Tell me about the importance of developing individual skills in young hockey
players.
Like a job, the players need to have knowledge of the game, knowledge of each
position and skills suitably matched to the team - this is what is required to make
each player a valuable member of the team. Not only do players need good puck
handling skills and shooting skills, they need to know the positions to be able to read
the game. People just can’t deal in absolutes – you need the skills to be successful.
Can you tell me about an event or an experience in your life that really
influenced the game?
The game that Brad Hornung was seriously injured had a significant impact on
everyone. I was the Assistant GM of the Pats when it happened – it put the fear in
everyone when anyone stepped foot on the ice.
How did the Graham Tuer Bantum AA Tournament come about and what role
do you play with the tournament?
Verna and I had been invited for lunch with several people from the team (including
Norm Johnson and the sergeant of the city police) – I was wondering what they were
going to ask me to do… They told me that they were going to name the tournament
after me and I was speechless – it was such a humbling affair. There are so many
people who do a lot for the sport in our city – how was I the lucky one who got his
name pulled? I have been at every tournament and not only do I do the puck drop,
but I also make it a point to greet all of the teams and speak to the coaches and the
kids. I always tell the kids to work hard, develop skills, foster some friendships and
have fun during the tournament.
What advice can you give to the players and to their parents?
I don’t like giving advice, but I will give my opinion. To the players - don’t sell
yourself short! I did this through my own career – when I was approached for a
promotion or new position, I would think that I wasn’t ready. It wasn’t the truth... I
was ready, and I could do the job. I just needed to believe in myself. To the Parents
- coaches are there to coach – let them do their jobs.
New Names for the Midget and Bantam Teams
Hello coaches
The coach mentorship program is
adding more division coach mentors to
work directly with coaches from
Initiation to Pee Wee this coming
hockey season.
We are currently in need of 4 new
coach mentors to work with about 10
coaches in a division throughout the
season. The work load would involve
attending 2-3 meetings per season
and on and off ice support to those
coaches in your assigned division, as
well as reporting to the lead mentors
on a monthly basis.
If you have experience in coaching
and are interested in helping coaches
please send a resume and a half page
expression of interest to
[email protected]. We are
in need of female coach mentors as
well.
Thanks
Corey Terry
Dave Diewold
HRI Lead Mentors
http://www.hockeyregina.ca/default.aspx?p
=skillsdrills
CONGRATULATIONS to our
Scholarship Recipients
The World Junior (1991) Legacy Fund
Committee has approved allocating
funding for a scholarship to Hockey
Regina Inc (HRI) players. The total
amount to be allocated is $4,000/yr.
There will be a maximum of four
$1,000 scholarships awarded each
year.
Brett Leslie
Nathan Lozinski
Ryan Quinn
Tyrell Wees
http://www.hockeyregina.ca/default.aspx?p=arti
cle&id=51151
In continuing the practice of honoring Regina's hockey past, HRI will be bringing
in new team names for Midget Tier 1 and Bantam Tier 1. The new teams in
Midget will be the Vics and the Rangers. They will join the Capitals in making
up the three Tier 1 teams. In Bantam the new team will be the Aces and it will
join the Pat Blues and Monarchs.
The hockey histories of the teams are as follows:
Capitals

Professional and then a senior team

Played in the Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL) from 1921-1925

Played in the Prairie Hockey League (PHL) from 1926-28

Played in the Western Canada Sr Hockey League (WCSHL) from 19451950, 1965-67

Played in the Sask Sr Hockey League from 1951-54, 1958-65, 1967-71

Won WCSHL championship in 1949

Lost in 1948-49 Allan Cup Final

Won SK Senior Provincial championship 1953, 1958, 1959, 1969
Rangers
 Senior team that played in Sask Senior Hockey League (1940-42)
 Won 1940-41 Allan Cup (Cdn Senior hockey Championship)
Vics
 Senior team that played in Sask Senior Hockey League (1913-17, 1918-38)
 Won Provincial championship in 1914,1919, 1921, 1922, 1925, 1926, 1929
 Won 1913-14 Allan Cup (Cdn Senior hockey Championship)
 Lost in 1921-22 Allan Cup Final
 Inducted into Sask Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013.
Pat Blues
 Junior team that played in the SJHL from 1970-1982
 Former NHL players that played for the Blues include Garth Butcher, Al
McInnis, Nevin Markwart, Esa Tikkanen, Dirk Graham
Monarchs
 Junior team that played in Sask Junior league from 1917-1950
 Won the Memorial Cup in 1927-28
Aces
 Senior team that played in Sask Senior Hockey League (1926-40)
 Won South Final in 1933 and 1934

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