The Canada Deaf Ice Hockey Team held a training/selective camp on September 25^th to 27^th at Teen Ranch in Caledon, Ontario.    There were 27 players including two on special invitations for a “look and see” at the camp.  Head Coach Jim Vitale and the assistant coaches conducted very intense camp which included the fitness test in outdoor and indoor sessions.

Three players were injured and were unable to attend the camp as well as five players from the British Columbia did not attend due to some issues and some of them due to personal reason.    Those players who were unable to attend the camp will be given a very serious look by the Head Coach and the coaching staff.

General Manager Roy Hysen is pleased to announce of the appointment of assistant General Manager Derwin Becker from Vancouver, British Columbia.  Hysen will also be the mentor to train Derwin Becker the roles and the responsibility of the General Manager and other duties.  Derwin was involved as a player from 1989 to 1999 winning 2 gold, 2 silvers and the bronze medal. 

In addition, Gino Piccone from Ontario will be added to the team as an assistant coach under Head Coach Jim Vitale.   Gino will be working along with two assistant coaches Patrick Bergeron from Quebec and Gerard MacDonald from Manitoba.   Each of them will be given many roles assigned by the Head Coach from video analyst to scouting etc.

Thank you

Roy Hysen

General Manager