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Paul Heavey

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We are delighted to announce that Paul Heavey from the BOBIHC will be assisting our coaches this year. He will be advising coaches on the latest drills and coaching techniques and will attend some practices to asses how the club and the players are progressing.

Paul Heavey has over 14 years experience as a professional Head Coach with teams including the Cardiff Devils, Scottish Eagles, Manchester Phoenix, and Sheffield Steelers. Paul has also coached with the GB National Program at both Senior and Junior Levels and has represented his country at several World Championships and training camps. ‘Heaves’ has won every championship available in the Modern era both as a player and a coach.

 

Combine Culture

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We have been talking to Mark Anthony Laws about his Ice hockey specific off ice training programme, called Combine Culture.

His team will be at Harvies on Tuesday 24th July, 1530- 2130 and the GB fitness coach will be conducting tests, you dont even have to pay to try. If you want your scores to be put on the database, then you will have to subscribe. You dont even need to take part, you can just pop in for an informal discussion.

You can contact Mark directly at marklaws2011@hotmail.co.uk,
Subscribe to his facebook feed at www.facebook.com/marklaws2011
Check out his web site www.combineculture.co.uk

 

Below is a statement from Mark:
“How do you know how fast you are for your age?

How do you know how much stronger you need to be if you want to be the best?

Now you can know exactly where you stand, and what you need to do to improve!

Combine Culture aims to test all players in a range of Ice Hockey specific testsn creating a database of results so you know exactly where you rank for each test.

We want to create a ‘culture’ where every player in the UK is desperate to improve their athletic development, and give themselves the best chance of reaching their full playing potential.

Once you join Combine Culture you can compare yourself to all other players – based on age, gender, playing position, geographic location or playing standard.

We will test you 3 times per year in your home town, and provide weekly educational material to help improve your results!!

Combine Culture is coming to Scotland very soon.

Tuesday 24th July 9.30am-2.30pm at Kilmarnock

Tuesday 24th July 3.30pm-9.00pm at Stevenston.

Wednesday 25th July 9.30am-4.00pm at Glasgow (To be confirmed).

Friday 27th July 9.30am – 5.00pm at Dumfries.

Any player, any age, any gender, any ability – all are welcome.

Please come along and take part in the tests.

If you want an annual subscription it is just £40 per year, or £5 per month via standing order.

Annual subscription gets you 3 different tests in your home town, certificate for each test with results on each one, progress chart, weekly advice from Great Britain fitness coach on how to improve your scores, plus chance to win prizes for being a top performer AND for most improved!!

Look forward to seeing you soon!!

Mark

Awards Night

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Well the awards night was a tremendous success, and well attended by all age groups and their families, which is always great to see.

The winners were all as proud to receive their awards as we were at giving them to them.

We as a club have had a tremendous season and with the continued support of their families, coaches and managers every age group can build on the success they have achieved this term.

Below is a list of award winners.

 

SNL – WILD

TOP GOAL SCORER – ALAN MAITLAND
TOP ASSISTS – SCOTT COWAN
COACHES PLAYER OF THE YEAR – MALCLOM ANDERSON
PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR – ALAN MAITLAND
WILD SUPPORTERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR – MALCOLM ANDERSON
SPIRIT OF HOCKEY – MARC GALLOWAY

 

U18 – DEVILS

TOP GOAL SCORER – LIAM RIDDELL
TOP ASSISTS – JAMES WALLACE
PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR – BEN JACKSON
PARENTS PLAYER OF THE YEAR – CALLUM YEARDLEY
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER – ROSS COUBROUGH
COACHES PLAYER – LIAM RIDDELL
NAIHC SPIRIT OF HOCKEY – RUTH WALLACE

 

U16 – PREDATORS

TOP GOAL SCORER – SAM CLELLAND
TOP ASSISTS – RYAN SARGINSON
PLAYERS PLAYER – DYLAN NOTMAN / LEWIS MANSON
PARENTS PLAYER – CONNOR BROOKE
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER – HAYDN BAIN
COACHES PLAYER – LEWIS MANSON
VALENTI TROPHY – ADAM KERR
NAIHC SPIRIT OF HOCKEY – DECLAN TAYLOR

 

U14 – STARS

TOP GOAL SCORER – DANIEL ABERCROMBIE
TOP ASSISTS – MICHAEL DOBSON
PLAYERS PLAYER – DANIEL ABERCROMBIE
PARENTS PLAYER – EUAN MCLAUGHLIN
MOST IMPROVED FORWARD – LEWIS DAVIDSON
MOST IMPROVED DEFENSE – MICHAEL MACKAY
COACHES PLAYER – MICHAEL DOBSON
NAIHC SPIRIT OF HOCKEY – LEWIS SMITH

 

U12 – PENGUINS

TOP GOAL SCORER – JORDAN BUESA
TOP ASSISTS – JORDAN BUESA
PLAYERS PLAYER – BRANDON ROONEY
PARENTS PLAYER – JORDAN BUESA
IMPROVED FORWARD – MATTHEW MILLER
IMPROVED DEFENSE – LYLE ROGERS
COACHES PLAYER – BRANDON ROONEY
NAIHC SPIRIT OF HOCKEY – SHAUN WOODS

 

GOALIES

NETMINDER OF THE SEASON – MALCOLM ANDERSON