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Submitted By Melissa Wolk on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 (8465 views)
In recent weeks, it has
come to our attention that Outlaw leagues in the surrounding area have been
actively recruiting players offering the lure of “rep”
hockey or "full ice" game play.
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Submitted By Nathan McAnsh on Friday, June 15, 2018 (855 views)
Last month we updated you on the Hockey Canada mandate for players 8-years-old and under to participate in Modified Ice Programming and the Oakville Rangers Hockey Club's support of this new programming. However, we also recognized the need for an advanced skills program for Tyke aged players and committed to finding an option for these players under the new Hockey Canada mandate. The Oakville Rangers are proud and excited to announce the return of our Tyke 1,2, and 3 teams in half ice format!
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Submitted By John Verdon on Friday, March 09, 2018 (69011 views)
Greetings RangersNation!
For the 2017 spring tryouts we launched a new tryout system which ensured that less players were on the ice for each session and that every player was fairly assessed. We will be bringing back that same system and process for the 2018 spring tryouts and are looking forward to seeing what players have to offer. That said, I would like to reiterate the realities of hockey tryouts:
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Submitted By John Verdon on Saturday, January 13, 2018 (15425 views)
This
past Friday, December 15 the Oakville Rangers Hockey Club announced the AAA
coaches for the 2018/2019 season. At most age groups, we had multiple
applicants including almost a dozen new non-parent applicants which is awesome.
Our final selections were the result of many inputs. Panel
interviews; application reviews; reference checks; season plan reviews; parent
surveys; practice evaluations and team success were all criteria that the
committee used in the selection process. The result is arguably the most
qualified group of AAA coaches the club has ever had. Congratulations to
the successful applicants and thanks to all who applied. It all starts
with coaching.
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Submitted By John Verdon on Tuesday, August 01, 2017 (5133 views)
This is the time of year when minor hockey club websites announce
the drafting, signings and scholarships of their top alumni. Profiles and background stories are written
and the players’ respective accomplishments are deservedly recognized and
celebrated.
But, what about the other 99.6% of kids who have spent years
in rinks – the kids who are now headed to university intramural teams and beer
leagues? Well, let me suggest that this
is where you actually find the real power of hockey, the real gift of hockey
and some of the most important hockey stories.
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