1. Junior Hurricanes Information Session and 2018-2019 Season Preview
Thursday, March 15, 2018
PNC Arena

2. Agenda Association Overview 2018 Board of Directors Elections
Spring Program Offering
Play up Policy
Tryouts
Program Overview
Player and Goalie Development
Coaching Philosophy
Coaches
Program Partners and Fundraising Event
The Performance Academy (TPA)
Future Hockey Roadmap
Q&A

3. Association Overview
Raleigh Youth Hockey Association – Junior Hurricanes
501c3 Not for Profit, founded in 1987 – entering our 31st season
Volunteer Board of Directors supported by paid staff
Carolina Hurricanes sponsorship in 2007
Tier I AAA status in 2007
Last season 350 players across 23 teams
Programs - Tier II A through Tier I AAA - 10U through 18U
Player Development at the core of the program
Partnerships with Polar Hurricanes House League Program

4. Junior Hurricanes Staff
Steve Henley – Executive Hockey Director
Jenny Kosnik – Bookkeeper
Jean Rogers – Association Administrator
Maria Madonis – Volunteer Director of Marketing & Sponsorships
Piper Landrum – Volunteer Social Media Manager
Keith Gleason – Volunteer Girls Hockey Advocate
Shane Willis – Carolina Hurricanes Director of Youth Hockey

5. Year in Review
U AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

6. Year in Review Squirts Peewee
10UAA – NHL Cup Finalists, East and West Cups
10UAA – Pittsburgh Mid-winter Classic Champions
10U Upper A – Two time Tournament Finalists
Peewee
12U B– Palmetto State Fall Classic Champions
12U B – Hemby Cup Champions
12U A – Congressional Cup Champions 
12U A – Wishbone Classic Champions
12U A– Canam Challenge Champions
11UAAA – CCM World Invite Champions
12U AAA – NHL Youth Cup Champions

7. Year in Review Bantams Midgets 14U A – Hemby Cup Champions
13U AA – CHL North Division League Champions
13U AA – North Carolina State Tournament Finalist
14U AA – Two time Tournament Finalists
14U AAA – NHL Youth Cup Champions
14U AAA – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Districts
Midgets
15U AAA – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Districts
16U AAA – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Districts
16U AA – North Carolina State Finalists
18U AA – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Nationals
18U AA – CHL League Champions

8. Year in Review
Girls
10U Girls – Polar Hurricanes House League Champions
14U Girls – Three Rivers Pittsburgh Champions
16U Girls – Freedom Cup Philly Champions
16U Girls – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Districts

9. 2018 District and National Bound Teams
14U AAA – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Districts
15U AAA – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Districts
16U AAA – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Districts
16U Girls – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Districts
18U AA – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Nationals
Defending National Champions
Adult Lady Canes – North Carolina State Champions, Qualified for Nationals

10. Although not a requirement highly encouraged and embraced
Year in Review
Our teams gave countless hours of their time to community service and volunteering for numerous local organizations and charities as well as hurricane and storm relief efforts, thank you to the players, coaches, managers and parents for organizing these events!
Although not a requirement highly encouraged and embraced

11. Board of Directors Election
Five Board of Director positions, all BOD positions are for 2 year terms – unpaid volunteer positions
Positions recently filled for June 1, 2018 term - Lori Parro, Andy Haldane and Mike Young
Additional positions for 2018 election: Dan Hollis and Jesse Boulerice
2018 Officers
Dan Hollis – President
Lori Parro – VP Finance
Jesse Boulerice, Andy Haldane and Mike Young – VP and Director at Large

12. Spring 2018 Programs
Tournament Teams – Junior Hurricanes will provide ice needs and T1 registration for any teams wishing to form for spring and summer optional tournaments including State Games, but teams cannot be formed until after try- outs for their respective level of play

13. Spring 2018 Programs
Junior Hurricanes Free PNC Squirt Clinic for Rising 2009 and 2008 Birth Years The Junior Hurricanes are once again offering a free Squirt skills clinic for all 2009 and birth year players that are interested in playing travel hockey next season and learning more about the Junior Hurricanes Squirt Program offering. The clinic will be held at PNC Arena on Wednesday, March 28th from 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. The session will be run by current Junior Hurricanes coaches that have and will continue to coach at the Squirt level including former NHL players and Junior Hurricanes coaches Shane Willis, Jesse Boulerice and Steve Rice. The clinic will provide an example of the coaching philosophy for the squirt age group for skaters and goalies and give parents a chance to see their player on-ice with some of our coaches. The Carolina Hurricanes mascot Stormy will make an appearance as well and each player will receive a special Junior Hurricanes keepsake. During the on-ice session Dan Hollis, Shane Willis, Steve Henley and other members of the Junior Hurricanes Board of Directors will be available for a brief presentation on the Junior Hurricanes Program in section 114 overlooking the arena. The clinic is limited to only 2009 and birth years for both skaters and goalies. Registration is now open and will close on Monday, March 26th.

14. Spring 2018 Programs Muldoon/RYHA Spring Camps
Mite (8U) Skills Camp - 5 Sessions
Instructors - Colin Muldoon, Jesse Boulerice
Mar 27, Apr 3, 10, May 8, 15
Tuesdays - Garner Icehouse pm
Cost - $215

15. Spring 2018 Programs Muldoon/RYHA Spring Camps
Squirt Skills Camp - 10 Sessions
Instructors - Colin Muldoon, Shane Willis
Mar 26, 28, Apr 2, 4, 9, 11, May 7, 9, 14, 16
Mondays (Garner Icehouse – 5:30 – 6:30 pm) and Wednesdays (IcePlex – 5:30 – 6:30 pm)
Cost - $380

16. Spring 2018 Programs Muldoon/RYHA Spring Camps
PeeWee Skills Camp - 10 Sessions
Instructor - Colin Muldoon
Mar 26, 28, Apr 2, 4, 9, 11, May 7, 9, 14, 16
Mondays (Garner Icehouse – 6:45 – 7:45 pm) and Wednesdays (IcePlex – 6:45 – 7:45 pm)
Cost - $380 

17. Spring 2018 Programs Muldoon/RYHA Spring Camps
Bantam Skills Camp - 10 Sessions
Instructors - Colin Muldoon, Jeff Daniels
Mar 26, 28, Apr 2, 4, 9, 11, May 7, 9, 14, 16
Mondays (Garner Icehouse – 8:00 – 9:00 pm) and Wednesdays (Iceplex – 8:00 – 900 pm)
Cost - $395

18. Spring 2018 Programs Muldoon/RYHA Spring Camps
Midget Skills Camp - 10 Sessions
Instructors - Colin Muldoon, Jeff Daniels
Mar 27, 29, Apr 3, 5, 10, 12, May 8, 10, 15, 17
Tuesdays (Garner Icehouse – 7:15 – 8:45 pm) and Thursdays (Iceplex – 6:45 – 8:15 pm)
Cost - $470

19. Spring 2018 Programs Muldoon/RYHA Spring Camps Camp Features:
Combination Puck and Skating Skills
Checking/Body Contact
Shooting
Position Specific Skills
Small Games
High Level Assistant Coaches
Please call with any questions about the program.
Spring 2018 Programs

20. Spring 2018 Programs May Battle Camp
May Wake Forest - Mike Young Instructor
Friday 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Saturday 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10: :30 p.m.
June Battle Camp - June Location/Times TBD - Mike Young Instructor
August Battle Camp - August Location/Times TBD - Mike Young Instructor
Spring 2018 Programs

21. Spring 2018 Programs Squirt/PW/Bantam Pickup
Squirt Pick-Up - Saturday Mornings - RCI 9:40-10:40 am - March 31-May 19
(8 sessions), Cost - $175
PeeWee Pick-Up - Saturday Mornings -RCI 10:50-11:50am - March 31-May 19
Bantam Pick-Up - Wednesday Evenings - Garner – 6:45-7:45pm - March 28-May 9
(8 sessions) , Cost $175
Squirt, PeeWee, Bantam Pickup - 4 Sessions
Please refer to the above Dates, Times and Locations for your specific age group.
Cost $90
Spring 2018 Programs

22. Spring 2018 Programs
Spring Pick-up Rules
Team rosters of 10 minimum, 12 maximum (not including goalies)
Games will be 50 minutes
Coaches only there to ensure equal ice time and supervision
No referees but penalties may be called and result in penalty shot
We will honor requests for players to be the same team as much as possible, however, we reserve the right to ensure balance and competitiveness
Registration are set up and will be capped once rosters are full
If registrations are light we may have to cut back the program

23. Play Up Policy
Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget first year players may be asked to try out for Major teams at Tier I AAA – at coaches discretion
No second year players at any level will be allowed to play up to the next age level except 16U to 18U
Mites are NOT eligible to try out for Squirt programs per CAHA rules
GIRLS REC Players may play up or down an age group depending on skill level
Girls national bound 14U and 16U players can play up to 16U and 19U teams respectively

24. Tryouts Tryout based team selection
Tier I AAA – 11U/12U/13U/14U/15U/16U – April 12 – 15
Girls 10U,12U,14U, 16U, 19U – May 11 – 12
Tier II AA/A– 10U/12U/14U/16U/18U – May 18 – 20
RCI and IcePlex
Teams selected by Selection Committees
Players notified by and called by coach

25. 2018 - 2019 Program Minor changes over last season
Girls Program (10U, 12U, 14U REC and NB, 16U NB and 19U NB)
Continuation of player development at 10U and 12U and will now be weekly
Continuation of sibling discount and full payment discount
Continuation of payment plan and availability of financial aid
Continuation or Junior Hurricanes Boys, Girls and Culotta Scholarships
Continuation of partnership with Raleigh Ortho for baseline testing
Partnership with PHHL to lead 8U Select Program and Player Development
Partnership with The Performance Academy
Program fees and budget being finalized, no significant changes from prior year

26. Mite
Partner with PHHL to provide an enhanced experience for 8U Advanced players
Junior Hurricanes will run 8U Select Program
PHHL runs fall league evaluations with help of Junior Hurricanes to aid in determining advanced division.
Evaluations will select Advanced teams that practice and play with PHHL, BUT players can chose additional SELECT Program.
Select Program will have one Player Development session weekly that also incorporates off ice conditioning. Session will be run by Junior Hurricanes coaches centrally at the IcePlex.
Junior Hurricanes coach 2-3 Select Jamborees all within the affiliate or adjacent affiliates (e.g. Raleigh, Charlotte, Charleston, DC, etc.)
Jesse Boulerice will be the lead coach for Select Program
Players pay regular PHHL fee then additional fee TBD for Junior Hurricanes Select Program. 
PHHL continues to schedule/run all regular weekly practices and games for normal league play.

27. Squirt
(2-3) Squirt A with player roster (Includes goalies)
2 shared practices per week and PD every week
3 tournaments and approximately 28 Home/Away (14 home, 14 away) games including League and Exhibition (not including tournaments)
CHL League based
(2) Squirt AA with player roster (Includes goalies)
AA Major, AA Minor
AA Major/Minor practice format - 2 shared per week
Player Development every week
CHL League based depending on available teams

28. 2018 - 2019 Pee Wee AAA – Pee Wee Major and Minor
6 tournaments and approximately 12 Home/Away (6 home, 6 away) games including League and Exhibition (not including tournaments)
(2) Full ice practices and PD weekly
AA – (1) Pee Wee Mixed Birth Year
4 tournaments and approximately 28 Home/Away (14 home, 14 away) games including League and Exhibition (not including tournaments)
1 full/1 shared practices and PD weekly
CHL league based
A - (2) Pee Wee Mixed Birth Year
3 tournaments and approximately 28 Home/Away (14 home, 14 away) games including League and Exhibition (not including tournaments)
CHL League based

29. 2018 - 2019 Bantam AAA – Bantam Major and Minor AA – (1) Bantam Major
Major: 7 tournaments and 6 home games
Minor: 6 tournaments and 9 home games
(2) Full ice practices and PD weekly
AA – (1) Bantam Major
4 tournaments and approximately 28 Home/Away (14 home, 14 away) games including League and Exhibition (not including tournaments)
2 full ice practices per week, PD every other week
CHL league based
AA/A – (1) Bantam Minor
3 tournaments and approximately 28 Home/Away (14 home, 14 away) games including League and Exhibition (not including tournaments)
1 full/1 shared practices per week, PD every other week
CHL League based
A – (1-2) Mixed based on try-out attendance

30. 2018 - 2019 Midget Minor AAA – 16U Midget Minor
10 tournaments (includes Districts) and 2-3 home games
(2) Full ice practices and alternating PD/third practice
AAA – 15U Midget Minor
AA – (1) 16U Midget Minor (mixed birth year)
4 tournaments and approximately 28 Home/Away (14 home, 14 away) games including League and Exhibition (not including tournaments)
2 full ice practices per week, PD every other week
CHL league based depending on available teams
A – (1) 16U Midget Minor (mixed birth year)
3 tournaments and approximately 28 Home/Away (14 home, 14 away) games including League and Exhibition (not including tournaments)
1 full/1 shared practices per week, PD every other week
CHL League based

31. 2018 - 2019 Midget Major AA – (1) 18U Midget Major (mixed birth year)
3 tournaments and approximately 28 Home/Away (14 home, 14 away) games including League and Exhibition (not including tournaments)
2 full ice practices per week, PD every other week
CHL league based depending on available teams

32. Girls Program
10U – Polar Hurricanes House League and exhibition schedule
12U – Polar Hurricanes House League and exhibition schedule
14U – 2 teams, one REC and one National Bound
16U – Independent Girls exhibition schedule
19U – Independent Girls exhibition schedule
2-3 tournaments depending on age group
Girls Player Development weekly
Girls Program Committee

33. Lead Instructor – Colin Muldoon
Player Development
Skating Skills
Sprinting Speed
Lateral/ Inside and outside edges
One and two foot turns
Stops and Starts
Transitions
Backward
Racing Competition
Footwork and Shooting
Escapes with shots
In tight skating and shooting skills
Game skills that focus on
Give and goes
Finding and creating passing lanes
Making play under backpressure
Quick ups
2-1/3/2 odd man situations
Special teams PP/PK
Lead Instructor – Colin Muldoon

34. Lead Instructors – Rich Shulmistra and Steve Stephenson
Goalie Development
KEY POINTS
Small student to goalie ratio
Prefer smaller groups to maximize teaching
Skating is the foundation of program
Improve mobility 
Trying to create good habits
Battling to fix bad habits
Working with coaches at each level to improve communication and improve development.
Lead Instructors – Rich Shulmistra and Steve Stephenson

35. Program progresses throughout the season
Goalie Development
September
Skating / edgework
Puck handling
Lateral movement
October
Rebound control
 Angle and depth management
Post coverage concepts
November
Read and react/reduce guessing
Foot speed / agility
Poke checks
December
Game situations (1v1, 2v1, PP, PK, etc.)
Faceoff strategies
January
Reinforce fundamentals
Desperation saves / unorthodox saves
February
REVIEW
Program progresses throughout the season

36. Coaching Philosophy
Provide the opportunities for everyone to play in every situation.
Focus on developing all players. Putting players in the appropriate situations to succeed.
Playing time is earned.
Every day is a new game. You can redeem yourself with the appropriate effort and commitment.
Be consistent in teaching, praising and disciplining players.
Conduct ourselves in way that is consistent with our core values (hard work, commitment, respect, …)

37. Coaches Mix of parent and non-parent Significant Experience
Coaching Team With Common Philosophy
Developing Next Generation of Coaches

38. Tier I AAA Coaches Team Birth Years Head Coach National Bound
11U Pee Wee Minor
2007
Andrew Barron No
12U Pee Wee Major
2006
Ryan Gagliardi
13U Bantam Minor
2005
Steve Rice
14U Bantam Major
2004
Jimmy Powers
Yes
15U Midget Minor
2003
Dean Melanson
16U Midget Minor
2002
Colin Muldoon

39. Tier II AA Coaches Team Birth Years Head Coach National Bound
9U Squirt Minor AA
2009
Patrick Kimball No
10U Squirt Major AA
2008
Shane Willis
12U Pee Wee AA
Jon Hyrn
14U Bantam Minor AA/A
2005
Steve Henley / Bill Fredenburg
14U Bantam Major AA
2004
David Wright III
Yes
16U Midget Minor AA
Clay Cotie
18U Midget Major AA
Rich Shulmistra
One team at each level

40. Tier II A Coaches Team Birth Years Head Coach 10U Squirt Red 2007-2008
Nagib Ward
10U Squirt White
Emile Hartman
12U Pee Wee Red
Randy Lee
12U Pee Wee White
TBD
14U Bantam Red
Terry Hoey
14U Bantam White
Mark Pugh
16U Midget Minor
Red/White Teams may be equal or Upper A and Lower A based on try-outs

41. Girls Program Coaches Team Birth Years Head Coach 10U Girls 2008-2009
Mike Wilburn
12U Girls
Keith Gleason
14U Girls REC
TBD
14 U Girls NB
Ryan Weber
16U Girls NB
Deb Elek
19U Girls NB
Mike Young - assistant

42. Bauer Program
Continuing with our Bauer Partnership for 2018 for all uniforms, bags and apparel
Game jerseys from this past season can still be worn next season if current size still fits and in good condition, all newly issued jerseys will be Bauer
Will follow same jersey process for future seasons if current size still fits
Bauer shells with the Hurricanes logo for all players will be required and included in program fees for all new players, will be option for future seasons if current size still fits and in good condition
Exclusive Bauer demo days through Five Hole for discounts on Bauer sticks, protective equipment and skates

43. Bauer Uniforms and Apparel

44. Five Hole Sports Partnership
Five Hole Sports will continue to be the official partner for all game and practice jerseys, socks, shells, bags, warm-ups and apparel
Stock extra Jr. Hurricanes shells, socks and apparel at Raleigh Center Ice and Wake Forest locations to assist with sizing issues
10% Discount Card for ALL Junior Hurricanes members
Discounted skate sharpening
½ off Monday – Wednesday
$2.00 off Thursday - Sunday
Exclusive 1 hour session during Player and Goalie Demo Days for all Jr. Hurricanes members – we will see all the new equipment 1st.

45. Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
Please save the date for the Junior Hurricanes 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 21st at the Heritage Golf Club in Wake Forest. The day will be loaded with golf and then followed by a Lobster Bake dinner, music and great company!
Reservations are now open and looking for golf foursomes, event and hole sponsors and event volunteers.
All proceeds will benefit the Junior Hurricanes Youth Hockey Program and the Junior Hurricanes Scholar-Athlete Awards.

46. The Performance Academy (TPA)
Official and Exclusive Strength & Conditioning Partner of The Junior Hurricanes Partnership Announced Late January: Junior Hurricanes players invited to attend TPA's Open House event in North Raleigh to receive FREE assessment and corrective exercise pattern recommendation. Launched This Week: An 8-week strength training program developed specifically for Junior Hurricanes players to help prep for try-outs and upcoming competitive season. Players will be assessed and monitored to track improvement. Final reports will be available to coaching staff as an additional tool for continued training and to maximize performance. Off-Season 2018: Strength & Conditioning and/or Speed & Agility training opportunities available as well as summer camps.

47. The Performance Academy (TPA)
Season: TPA will provide combined off-site training sessions during our practices at Arenas. The Focus: To help players reach maximum potential and ensure their bodies stay ready for competition year round. The Goal: To maximize player ON-ICE PERFORMANCE and decrease potential risk for injury by enhancing mobility, strength, power and muscle mass through cutting-edge OFF-ICE TRAINING. Bill Burniston, Owner and Director of Sports Performance as well as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Carolina Hurricanes is here today to tell you more and answer your questions locations for your convenience: Apex & North Raleigh

48. Future Hockey Roadmap
Continue to develop a road map for all parents/players that outline options for continuing to play hockey after Tier I / II
Prep School
USA Hockey Development Camps
Junior Hockey
NCAA Division I / III
ACHA Division I / II / III (Club Hockey)
Options to consider for moving away versus staying home and continuing to play through high school at Tier I or Tier II
Quality of Education
Cost of each option
Maturity of the individual player
School/Program commitment to the player (playing time, guaranteed spots, etc.)
Materials from USA Hockey, NCAA, professional coaches and scouts including the Carolina Hurricanes

49. Junior Hurricanes Social Media
Show Your Support & Share Your Love #juniorhurricanes
PURPOSE. PASSION. PLAY.

50. Why Choose the Junior Hurricanes?
Long standing successful Raleigh organization entering 31st year supporting local youth hockey
Organization managed by professionals with a well rounded hockey AND business background (BOD, Executive Director, finance committee, hockey committee, coaching committee, etc.)
Financially stable with long term, flexible ice contracts
Support of the Carolina Hurricanes staff, coaches, former players, facilities, camps, etc.
Strongest coaching staff in the area that is committed to the growth and development of our athletes – FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT
History of producing successful athletes starting at U9 through U18 – Almost 100 former players have gone on to play Junior, Collegiate or Semi-professional hockey
Dedicated member players and parents!!!

51. Q&A