– April 7, 2005 Kamloops Blazers: Calvin Vachon (G) – Redondo Beach, Calif. – 5’9” / 128 lbs. whl bantam draft. Volunteer Spotlight - Julie Feragen & Scott Henderson. From the participating teams at the event, the Los Angeles Junior Kings led the way with seven players selected. RED DEER - Seventy-five Albertans registered in Hockey Canada sanctioned programs heard their names called during 2020 WHL Bantam Draft on Wednesday, including six in the first round. – November 3, 2005 37. Real-time results will be available at WHL.ca/draft. Acquiring a soft touch on the backhand can open up new opportunities during gameplay. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team. Saskatoon Blades: Brenden Fields (F) – Ladera Ranch, Calif. – 5’6” / 124 lbs. Janet is a long-time volunteer with Hockey Alberta as the Zone 1 Minor Administration Coordinator and Minor Administration Chair. "This is something myself, the rest of our staff and most importantly the players and their families will never forget.".

"Also, I volunteer with my husband (Brady Sim). He’s the younger brother of former Kelowna Rockets star Kole Lind who is a currently in the Vancouver Canucks organization. The soft catch and release shooting technique allows a player to quickly control a pass and load the puck in a ready shooting position allowing the player to get the shot off quickly before a defender can apply pressure. – June 28, 2005 30. "That was a very happy group of young players. #WHLBantamDraft | WATCH pic.twitter.com/4JghM3xp6x, “I am so honoured and excited to have the chance to be a part of such a great organization like the Regina Pats,” Bedard said. Janet said her favourite moments always come from seeing the look of accomplishment on athlete’s faces when they win a banner or medal. Ty Smith goes up against Eastern Conference Top Defenceman Calen Addison of the Lethbridge Hurricanes for the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy. Check the Hockey Alberta website each day to view the highlighted game. Cole Miller (Edmonton) went 16th overall to the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Saige Weinstein (Edmonton) to the Spokane Chiefs at 18, Dawson Seitz (Medicine Hat) to the Edmonton Oil Kings with the 20th pick, and the Prince George Cougars wrapped up the first round by selecting Ryker Singer (Lloydminster) 22nd overall. He does the play-by-play and announcing. Volunteer Spotlight - Kevin Kuryluk & Janet Fairless, April 22, 2020 – January 12, 2005 – February 2, 2005 Moose Jaw Warriors: Joshua Halliday (F) – Santa Clarita, Calif. – 5’9” / 140 lbs. She also recently was a key volunteer for Hockey Alberta’s Female Hockey Day in Lethbridge. Regina Pats: Matteo Michels (F) – Colleyville, Texas – 5’7” / 115 lbs. Alberta led all provincial branches with 77 players selected including six in the first round, followed by Saskatchewan with 53 players chosen in total highlighted by seven in the first round which represents their best opening result since 2003. As a registered RMT since 1995, Pete has worked with athletes in various roles, and began volunteering as a team trainer 15 years ago, spending five years with the Midget AAA team in Red Deer, before moving on to more volunteer roles outside of hockey, before returning to hockey in 2018 with the Senior Rustlers.

When practicing these skills, there are a couple of things to keep in mind: Change up the footwork patterns (smaller shuffles, bigger T-Push-like cross-crease movements, etc). "But also, these things need to be done so activities and organizations can run... someone has to do it. – December 7, 2005, Congratulations to the 22 players chosen in the first round of the 2020 #WHLUSDraft! 3. About the Western Hockey League To rotate to start your recovery, think head, hands, hips; Lead leg pulls under the body and squares the, Once you have rotated, get up and push with the outside/back leg, Make sure to square up your shoulders to the “shooter” (or ball being thrown), Push yourself to set your feet prior to the “shot”, Make sure to track the puck all the way into your blocker (or glove), If you do not catch it, square up to the rebound to practice good habits, Make sure to do this on both sides (glove and blocker), Have the “shooter” move to different positions to simulate shorter/larger pushes across, Incorporate up/down movements to simulate getting in and out of the butterfly (knee pads encouraged), Reaction balls can be bounced off of the ground towards the goaltender, Obstacles can be placed to simulate a screen (depending on the skill set of the goaltender), Keep knees bent for a strong stance and good weight transfer, On the backhand flip, roll wrists forward to create a wedge that will get under the puck and create lift, On the forehand catch, roll wrists forward to trap and cradle the puck with a closed blade, Look up periodically to scan your environment. – January 5, 2005 21. / West Vancouver Academy Prep). Just the second first overall pick in Pats history following defenceman Colten Teubert in 2005, Bedard has already signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement making his commitment to the club official. Complete results from the 2020 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft are available at whl.ca/draft. She also has been a member of the Arctic Winter Games Mission Staff since 2012.