Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation News feed http://cdihf.deafhockey.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:02:08 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=158&Itemid= Dave King, currently assistant coach of the Phoenix Coyotes was a former coach for University of Saskatchewan against George Kingston at Calgary, Clare Drake at Alberta and Wayne Fleming at Manitoba. All of them once coach Canada team at various age levels. Most media and NHL team don’t pay much attention to university hockey in our country. Maybe they should pay attention to Steve Devine; now assistant coach of University of Toronto Blue under Darren Lowe, former NHL players. Lowe was once guest instructor with the CDIHF hockey school camp for the Deaf Hard of Hearing children. Devine will be invite to the Canada Deaflympic Hockey team tryout camp this coming October.Reported by Roy Hysen Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:45:36 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=157&Itemid= I am pleased to announce that Roy Hysen has been name Executive Director of the Deaflympic Hockey Team in preparation for the 2011 17th Deaflympic Winter Games in Slovakia. Hysen, who has been with the Deaf Hockey in Canada since 1975, is no stranger to the international competition.Mr. Hysen will be on LOA from the CDSA Board Effective September 1st, 2010 in order to focus on the hockey team. We will have a Training Camp for 35 players that was selected during the 8th Canadian Deaf Hockey Championship/Roy Hysen Cup in Montreal last May. The Training Camp will be held on October 14 to 16 at Vaughan Sports Village about 20 minutes north of Toronto.Roy will announce the remaining staffs from the Head Coach to the Equipment Manager within a few days. Due to the recent announcement by the ICSD, the Winter Deaflympic Games created a difficult scenario for the CDIHF to search for future hockey staff.Again, we are extremely excited to have Roy again to make the best possible Deaf Canadian Hockey Team and bring back the gold since 2003 happen in Sweden.Being a part of the Canadian Deaf Hockey is a great honour, and took a lot of volunteering times. It comes from the heart to let this exciting events happen.Danny R. Daniels Sr.President of the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey FederationAugust 18, 2010 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:53:17 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=152&Itemid= The Canada Deaf Ice Hockey Team held a training/selective camp on September 25th to 27th 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 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:29:47 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=150&Itemid= Roy Hysen, the General Manager of the Canada Deaflympic Hockey team has recently appointed Jim Vitale of Bolton, Ontario as the head coach of the Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team for the 1st World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship in Winnipeg, Manitoba next April, 2009. Jim Vitale has recently coached the Ontario Deaf ice hockey team in Whitby, Ontario during the 7th Roy Hysen Cup. In addition, the assistant coaches have been added onto the squad, Gerald McDonald of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Patrick Bergeron of Roxton-Pond, Quebec and they will work along with the Head Coach of the Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team. The possibility of extra assistant coach will be announced in the future. Please welcome the three fine gentlemen in our Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team…. “Go Canada Go” Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:27:36 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid= Roy Hysen, the General Manager of the Canada Deaflympic Hockey team has recently appointed Jim Vitale of Bolton, Ontario as the head coach of the Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team for the 1st World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship in Winnipeg, Manitoba next April, 2009. Jim Vitale has recently coached the Ontario Deaf ice hockey team in Whitby, Ontario during the 7th Roy Hysen Cup. In addition, the assistant coaches have been added onto the squad, Gerald McDonald of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Patrick Bergeron of Roxton-Pond, Quebec and they will work along with the Head Coach of the Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team. The possibility of extra assistant coach will be announced in the future. Please welcome the three fine gentlemen in our Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team…. “Go Canada Go” Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:23:28 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=148&Itemid= Roy Hysen Cup in Whitby - 7th Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championship starts Thursday ....Please view website - http://newsdurhamregion.com/news/article/97980 Stars shine brightly - Ontario decisively wins Roy Hysen CupPlease view webiste - http://newsdurhamregion.com/news/article/98408 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:20:09 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=144&Itemid= Date: July 6-12Where: Teen Ranch (Caledon)Contact Person: Aaron Walsh aaron.walsh@sympatico.ca (mailto://aaron.walsh@sympatico.ca) / awalsh@rogers.blackberry.net (mailto://awalsh@rogers.blackberry.net) Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:35:31 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=141&Itemid= National championship wins a fitting conclusion for deaf hockey stalwartHOW SWEET IT IS: Mark Couture bites into the national deaf hockey gold medal -- the third of his career -- he recently secured in Whitby.Knowing his days of competitive hockey were numbered, Mark Couture began seriously contemplating retirement midway through the recent Canadian Deaf Hockey Championship in Whitby.With his Ontario Stars having just laid waste to B.C. (15-0) and Quebec (12-0), the 39-year-old Miltonian figured a third national gold would provide a suitable swan song.And that's exactly what transpired for the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation (CDIHF) mainstay, who'd help Ontario clinch the title with a 3-1 decision over the Western Provinces -- a hard-fought rematch after downing them 6-1 to close out round-robin play. After those first two big wins I really started thinking about stepping down and this (championship win) allows me to retire with a really good feeling -- something I hadn't had since last year's loss to the Americans (in Deaflympics gold-medal game) in Utah, said Couture, through wife/interpreter Lisa.His departure came just a week after that of lacrosse legend and good friend Jim Veltman, whom he'd discussed things with earlier this spring. We'd chatted about it and decided we don't want to be like Michael Jordan and make a comeback. If they (Team Canada) needed a seventh defenceman or something there's a slim chance I might help out, but basically I'm done. The longest-serving player with both the national and provincial deaf team, Couture not only helped the Stars limit the opposition to a measly two goals -- holding his own on a blueline unit with far younger defencemen -- but aided in the offensive onslaught with back-to-back goals against Quebec.He recalled, That was a highlight for me, kissing those pucks and throwing them over the boards to my two daughters. Part of an Ontario squad that included up-and-coming Miltonian Paul Bourgeois -- a young forward -- Couture described this year's national champs as the best team he's played for in his entire time in hockey.That's quite the endorsement, given that he competed at six Deaflympics over the past two decades -- after a junior career that saw him play with the neighbouring Burlington Cougars and enjoy a brief stint with the OHL's Hamilton Steelhawks -- and medaled each time out.Hardly surprising, his 2003 gold-medal win in Sweden -- where he assisted on the game winner in a 5-2 victory over the U.S. -- represents his fondest memory.Couture admits he didn't have a whole lot of those during his early years in hockey. While having his father as head coach certainly made things easier, he often felt detached from his hearing counterparts -- which led to loneliness and frustration. There weren't many interpreters around and I didn't have much communication (with other players) off the ice. He credited deaf teacher Barry Elliott -- who's since passed away -- with helping keep him motivated, and CDIHF builder Roy Hysen for building him into the national program. Roy offered so much encouragement and was such a great role model. Without him I wouldn't have been part of this. I've also got to thank fellow Miltonian Norm Brownell, who's been part of the Canadian team for years (in an all-purpose role) and been so supportive of us. Of course Couture has done his fair share to help build deaf hockey over the years-- most notably as an instructor at the CDIHF's summer camp -- and has been given the opportunity to expand on that. Nothing's definite yet, but I've been offered the general manager position with Team Ontario, he explained. It could be nice to be the one carrying the briefcase. MiltonCanadianChampion.com (http://www.miltoncanadianchampion.com/sports/article/182856) website... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:26:10 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=139&Itemid= ROY HYSEN NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF CANADA DEAF NATIONAL TEAM FOR 2009 WORLD DEAF ICE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP IN WINNIPEG AND CANADA DEAFLYMPIC TEAM FOR 2011 17TH DEAFLYMPIC WINTER GAMES IN SLOVAKIA.Danny Daniels, President of the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation announced today that Roy Hysen will be the General Manager for the Canada Deaf Ice Hockey for the 2009 World and 2011 Deaflympics. Mr. Hysen has agreed to stepped down as the Director at Large of CDIHF in order to focus on General Manager duties. Hysen, who has been with the Deaf Hockey in Canada since 1975 is no stranger to international competition. His 33 years with 8 International Games winning 4 Gold Medals.He has NCCP level three as well as a former Head Coach with the Provincial, National team plus in assistant coach with various minor hockey system from Atom to Senior level. Including the once train in Moscow by Viktor Tikhonov former head coach for the CSKA and Moscow Dynamo for several weeks and numerous NHL Coaches including late Roger Neilson. We re extremely excited that Roy will back again and he will work extremely hard to have the best coach available soon . His wealth of international experience should prove to be a tremendous asset to our team as we go forward towards what we hope will be a gold medal on home ice in Winnipeg. The announcement of the Coach will be the GM responsible and we will have 35 players invited that was selected during the 7th Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championship in Whitby. The Invitees will participate the training camp in September 2008 at Teen Ranch , Caledon. Getting to be a part of the Canada Deaf Hockey is a great honour , expecially anytime you get to work with this group of Staffs on home ice and in front of Canadian Fans. Danny DanielsJune 10, 2008 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:45:23 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=138&Itemid= 7th CDIHC Hockey Championships Roy Hysen Cup - Whitby 2008No. NameGPGoalsAssistsPointsRange14C. Garbacz, ON4371012C. O'Brien, ON45510289D. Friesen, WES4549412J. Plumb, ON436957D. Bell, WES4527815J. Bignall, ON4448725D. Sharp, WES425797S. Devine, ON4347109S. Robertson, ON43251311A. Pototschnik, ON43471110F. Guevermont, QP4551034A. Walsh, ON42461217J. Veilleux, QC4369619T. Shaw, WES41341828W. Anderson, BC43032021T. Maloney, BC42132116J. Harris, ON42132219B. Pinch, ON4314169I. Riopel, QC42132312M. Desrochers, QC42132418J. Watling, QC41341844J. Lobodzinski, WES41232519P. Bedford, QC4033265M. Couture, ON42023115F. Patenaude, QC43032722S. Nelson, WES42023171J. Legault, WES43032852C. Pearson, BC43251415B. Crowe, BC4224173D. Garbacz, ON42133018R. Feltmate, BC40223271M. Gates, BC40223327T. Person, BC40223417P. Bourgeious, ON4022356H. Morris, QC41451512D. Gingera, WES4022366G. D'Amelio, ON41013716S. Savard, WES41013817M. Howitt, BC40113916D. Leguault, BC40114020R. Morley, ON4011417J. Cannon, QC41124234B. Gurr, BC41232910N. Duncan, BC410143 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:39:32 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=137&Itemid= During the 7th CDIHC/Roy Hyen Cup was held in Whitby last May 1, 2 and 3, 2008, the Ontario Stars won back to back Championship after 3 to 1 win over Western in the Gold Medal game at the Iroquios Park Arena in front of full house. During the Robin Round Tournament Ontario 15 BC 0, Western 12 Quebec 3, Western 5 BC 1, Ontario 12 Quebec 0, Quebec 9 BC 6, Ontario 6 Western 1 and in the Bronze Medal game - Quebec won the overtime with 6 to 5 over BC. Chris Garbacz of Ontario, Casey O'Brien of Ontario and Francois Guevermont of Quebec were the Tournament Top Scorer with 10 points each. In addition to the award winners were announced. MVP of the Tourney Jeff Bignell of Ontario Best Foward of the Tourney Chris Garbacz of Ontario and Davin Bell of Western Best Defenesmen of the Tourney Casey O'Brien of Ontario Best Goalie of the Tourney Tyler Plett of Western. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:09:45 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=136&Itemid= Brittany Mallach - Deaf Hockey Player Brittany Mallach’s 2007-2008 Statistic Exhibition Games Goals Assists Points Penalty 1 1 0 1 0 League Games Goals Assists Points Penalty 24 57 11 68 8 Tournaments Games Goals Assists Points Penalty 18 28 7 35 8 Playoffs Games Goals Assists Points Penalty 5 8 2 10 4 Total Games Goals Assists Points Penalty 48 94 20 114 20 Brittany and her team was 4th place in Atom B at Ontario Women's Hockey Championship in Mississauga on April 11th - 13th, 2008. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=135&Itemid= Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team 2008-2011 Qualifications: Knowledge’s of International Ice Hockey Federation Regulation Rules, Hockey Canada etc Plus coaching and manager experiences during International Deaf Ice Hockey Competition Knowledge’s of American Sign Languages, International Sign Language (gusudo) NCCP level three (theologian) not essential. Demonstrated experience interpreting and proven ability to deal with conflict situation using judgment regarding the maintenance of confidentially. Experience Management and negotiation skills Background: Willing to work long and unpredictable hours as well work with the Provincial Deaf Ice Hockey Organization, C.D.S.A and the C.D.I.H.F. Planning and recruiting the Head Coach, team staff etc. Setting up team future planning in 2009 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship and 2011 Winter Deaflympic such as training, recruitment of the player with the Scouting Director. Proven organizational skills are required to independently organize/manage own workload.Responsibility to obtain team equipments, set up funding CLOSING DATE: April 23, 2008 Apply to: CDIHF President - Danny Daniels44 Sandford CrescentWhitby, Ontario, L1R 2R9 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:09:09 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=134&Itemid= ODSA PROUDLY PRESENTS 7th Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championships – COUPE ROY HYSEN CUPMAY 1, 2 3, 2008 WHITBY, ONTARIO IROQUOIS PARK SPORTS COMPLEXwww.iroquoispark.com HeadquarterHILTON GARDEN INN500 BECK CRES, AJAX905-686-9400Banquet AJAX CONVENTION CENTRE550 BECK CRES, AJAXwww.ajaxconventioncentre.caRESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT 160 CONSUMERS DR, WHITBY905-444-9756HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 180 CONSUMERS DR, WHITBYreservations@expresswhitby.com FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Lutz: treas_@ontariodeafsports.on.caDanny Daniels: cdihc2008whitby@ontariodeafsports.on.caRegistration FormSchedule Registration Form (images/stories/whitby/7th%20CDIHC%20Registration%20Form%20FAN.doc) Print the registration form Fill out the form Mail the form along with a money order or certified cheque payment to: Ontario Deaf Sports Association Inc. 701-1185 Eglinton Ave. Toronto, ON M3C 3C6 Peter Lutz: treas_@ontariodeafsports.on.ca Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:09:17 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=133&Itemid= Come and watch an exhibition game!!!! Who: BC Rockies Deaf Ice Hockey Club vs Vancouver Canucks Alumni When: Saturday March 22, 2008 Where: Queen Park Arena, 1st and 3rd Avenue, New Westminster, BC Time: Festivities start at 6pm - Puck drops at 7pm Funds raised during the exhibition game will go to the BC Rockies Deaf Ice Hockey Club. For more information - please contact Shawn Mayzes at shawn@bcdeafhockey.com Website address: www.bcdeafhockey.com (http://www.bcdeafhockey.com/) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:32:51 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=132&Itemid= Ministry not budging on controversial licence plate; Decision makes government look 'laughable,' says premierStratford Beacon-Herald Thu 06 Dec 2007 Page: 7 Section: News Byline: BY SUN MEDIA A deaf man has heard a Sarnia woman's cry for help as she strives to obtain personalized licence plates for her dad in time for Christmas. Danny Daniels says he'll donate his plates, which have the word BUTCHY emblazoned on them, to Suzanne Fitzgerald, provided the Ontario Ministry of Transportation will allow the transaction to take place. Fitzgerald had planned to purchase plates reading BUTCHY39 as a Christmas gift for her father, Tom Butch Cooper, who was born in 1939. But the ministry turned down Fitzgerald's request, saying the word butch is sometimes used to refer to a lesbian. It offered to refund the $237 she paid for the plates but not for six to eight weeks. As a result, she said, she doesn't have any money to get her father a Christmas present. Daniels, a Whitby resident whose nickname is also Butch, read about Fitzgerald's plight after she was interviewed by The Observer. It's ridiculous, said Daniels, an employee with the Canadian Hearing Society in Toronto and president of the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation. The 51-year-old father of four applied for his plates in 1980, receiving them without incident. Today, they're attached to an old Pontiac Trans Am that's parked in the driveway of his home. Despite their age, the plates are in good shape, he said. I felt for Suzanne Fitzgerald and I'll be happy to donate the licence plate to her dad for a Christmas gift, he said. Fitzgerald said she'll gladly accept the gift, provided the province will let Daniels transfer their ownership to her father. That's so nice of him, she said. She added she has received widespread support since going public with her predicament. You would not believe it, she said. She's also been bombarded with requests for media interviews since the story broke. However, Ministry of Transportation wasn't budging Wednesday. It provided a list of special conditions under which certain types of plates can be transferred. A spokesperson told The Observer it doesn't appear the rules allow a transfer from one individual to another unless there is a family connection. They're not related ... so they cannot be transferred, said Emna Dhahak. That might leave Dalton McGuinty as the last hope. The Ontario premier intervened Wednesday in the case of Rev. Jo Sorrill, a Whitby minister whose application for new copies of the REV JO vanity plate was rejected because it promoted drinking and driving. McGuinty said the decision made the government look laughable and promised to review the rules in the new year. © 2007 Sun Media Corporation. All rights reserved. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=131&Itemid= The Year end is around the corner and the New Year is about to begin! This Holiday Seasons is a time for everyone to enjoy holidays with your families and friends. Enjoy every second of it! Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:05:22 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=130&Itemid= Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:33:13 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=129&Itemid= Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:44:49 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=128&Itemid= Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:30:23 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=127&Itemid= Most of the Canadian fans, friends and the team from the Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team remember Urs Wellhoener, the great Deaf German hockey player who now works in Boston, Mass with his new job (Samuel Adams) the beer company. Photo of Boston Bruins player Marco Strum who is also from Germany. They are close friend playing each other in Germany years ago. Urs is currently worked as a Chief Microbiologist for the Samuel Adams. He may not return to play for his team in the future. – Roy Hysen Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:55:12 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=126&Itemid= - Marty Goldstein was a former secretary under Hysen's administrative from 1994-1999 - Hockey violence reaches a new low Novices turn nasty in hockey fracas Nov. 27I want to express my disgust and astonishment about 8-year-old hockey players fighting on the ice during a tournament in Guelph. Even the coaches let the rest of their players on the benches join in the fighting. Hockey in its purest form is played in a most fair way where skills and sportsmanship are a vital symbol of the game itself.It has reached a sad point where these innocent 8-year-olds have been manipulated and psychologically badgered to act like savages when it is supposed to be, for most, the greatest sport on ice.Shame on the coaches and management for allowing this to happen. I only hope justice will be hard on those who perpetuate unnecessary violence in hockey.Marty Goldstein, Oakville Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:09:39 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=125&Itemid= Roy Hysen invited two Deaf families to the St. Michael’s Majors of the Ontario Hockey League to the game in private suite box provide by the Mississauga News. The Deaf kids were very thrill to watch from the suite box. The Majors won the game 4-3 over the Barrie Colts. - Roy Hysen Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:53:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=124&Itemid= Congratulations to those whom have been selected on the board of CDIHF during the AGM Meeting that took place on Thursday September 20, 2007 and they are: Effective: October 1, 2007 to October 1, 2011 President: Danny Daniels Vice President: Eugene Franciosi Treasurer: Raymond Patterson Secretary: Brenda Stanley Director of West Canada: Derwin Becker Director of Central Canada: Marty RabuDirector of East Canada: Gary RosenbloomDirector at Large: Roy Hysen Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:20:26 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid= Mark Couture # 27, native of Hamilton, Ontario now living in Milton, Ontario has not yet make announcement whether he retired from Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team. Father of two children and wife Lisa. He will be one of the instructor staff this summer for the Canadian Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hockey School. Once plays for Hamilton Fincups of the OHL Junior A and also Burlington Cougars of the OHA Junior B loop. Mark, veteran player on the Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team plays the most games for the team.Span from 1989 to 2003 * Most games 16 second by Jim Ealey from 1975 to 1991 (12) * Most medal winners 2 gold (1999 2003) * 2 silvers (1989 1995) * 1 bronze (1991) * Most penalties Mark was one of the leader score as a centre along with the line of Donnie Vetter of Saskatchewan and Bruce Gibson of Alberta during the historic 1989 Hockey Summit between Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia and Canada. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid= The Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation will hold its 2007 Annual General Meeting on September 20, 2007 at 7:30 PM which will take place at the Ontario Deaf Sport Association Office, Suite 701, 1185 Eglinton Ave. East, Ontario, Room 3C. All past or present members are welcome to attend. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:07:21 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid= Please see website http://www.powellriverregals.ca/belarusroster.html (http://www.powellriverregals.ca/belarusroster.html) of one of the CDIHF hockey player - Jeff Parsons. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:42:14 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=121&Itemid= The Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation are pleased with the Team Canada for their hard efforts and wonderful teamwork for bringing home 15 Gold Medals – 5 Silver Medals and 5 Bronze Medals from the 4th Panamerican Games for the Deaf. Congratulations! Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:37:56 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=120&Itemid= 7th Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey ChampionshipRoy Hysen Cup Please mark down your calendar - ONTARIO will be hosting the 7th Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championship. Date: May 1-3, 2008 (Thursday to Saturday)Location: Whitby, ONTARIO (62 KM East of Toronto) Contact: Danny Daniels Email: cdihf1986@hotmail.com Stay tuned to the CDIHF website for more information . . . Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:21:20 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=119&Itemid= The Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation is pleased to be hosting the Ice Hockey Camp for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth aged 8 to 16 years at the Teen Ranch, located in East Caledon Ontario July 8th - 14th, 2007.Please contact either Aaron Walsh or Raymond Patterson for more information. CONTACT INFORMATION: Aaron Walsh, Iceland / Dryland Activitiesaaron.walsh@sympatico.ca Raymond Patterson, Registration/CommunicationsCDIHF_trez@DEAFhockey.com Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:40:11 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=118&Itemid= To the Canadian Deaflympic Hockey Team:On behalf of Hockey Canada and all Canadians, I want to congratulate you on bringing back the silver medal. Any time that you play internationally, it is aspecial feeling when the Canadian team goes on the ice and when you hear ournational anthem. As you have witnessed, all the participating countries have excellent hockeyteams and players. We understand how difficult it is when another team ralliesand takes the gold away – but silver shines very brightly as well, as does yourperformance on and off the ice. With the great organization and co-ordination ofeveryone involved, you brought a medal home to Canada. Enjoy this, as it is aspecial moment for you and share it with your friends and family.If at any time I can be of any help to you, please do not hesitate in calling. Again,thanks for your contribution to this team and the game of hockey in Canada. Best regards,Bob NicholsonPresident,HOCKEY CANADA Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:59:53 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=117&Itemid= The Cdn Deaf Ice Hockey Federation expressed their sincere condolences to Cole Pearson and his family on his recent passing of his father. Godspeed Cole. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:56:39 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=116&Itemid= Message from the President of CDIHF: It was a remarkable event and as the president I want to express my thanks to all the coaching staff, GM and people that helped put this together and to all the fans that was there – it is a memory that no one should ever forget. Hooray for Team Canada for bringing home the Silver medal. Thank you, Eugene Franciosi. Message from the General Manager of Team Canada: The General Manager Roy Hysen would like to express thanks to the Canadian fans for the support from day one to the end of the competition in Salt Lake City, Utah. The players and staff fully appreciate their support. Thank you, Roy Hysen. Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:39:39 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=115&Itemid= Roy Hysen, General Manager of the Canadian Deaflympic Hockey team, is please to announce the world’s most famous Hockey Dad Walter Gretzky will be our team ambassador during the upcoming 16th Winter Deaflympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sun, 14 Jan 2007 16:39:45 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=114&Itemid= To the Staff, Players and Friends of Canada Deaf Hockey: The Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation (CDIHF) wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. So many things have been happening the last year. First and foremost; I would like to welcome Brenda Stanley, whom joined our board at CDIHF as a liaison secretary; has made my job so much easier for myself, the president and the rest of the CDIHF Board. She had worked very hard ensuring that everything has been looked after and taken care of. A time to reflect of how much has been accomplished through many years of Deaf Hockey . . . Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:55:01 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=113&Itemid= Congratulations goes to Karen Innes and her team on winning the gold medal in synchronized skating. It’s an adult synchronized skating team and she compete up to the national level. It’s her first year on the team after taking ten years away from competitive skating, but she is really enjoying her time with the team! karen used to compete on a team that was highly competitive and attended international events at the world level (one in France, and one in Italy). This team won nationals last year… hoping for a repeat this year! More information about her team - please check the website www.iceprecise.ca and if you check out the photo gallery you can get a bit of an idea of what synchroized skating is all about! Congratulations! Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:47:18 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=112&Itemid= Hope you are enjoying your Birthday! from the board of CDIHF (Roy, Raymond, Patti, Brenda and Marty) Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:52:13 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111&Itemid= The Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation sends their condolences to Marty Rabu and his family of his brother Roger's recent passing on Saturday November 4, 2006 at 4:27 p.m. A guest book is available online when viewing Roger's obituary. http://www.legacy.com/can-saskatoon/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory PersonId=19869660 (http://www.legacy.com/can-saskatoon/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory PersonId=19869660) Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:58:19 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=109&Itemid= The CDIHF expressed their congratulations of Shawn Morse and his new wife Rhonda of their recent wedding that took place in Regina, Saskatchewan on Saturday October 14, 2006. May they be blessed of many happy years together! Congratulations! Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:12:35 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108&Itemid= The CDIHF expressed their congratulations to Ryan Armitage and his girlfriend of the safe arrival of their new baby girl Chelsey, born on October 12, 2006. Chelsey weighed 9.1 lbs. Congratulations!! Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:09:46 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=107&Itemid= Welcome to (CDIHF) Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation’s Website It is with pleasure to welcome all visitors to this updated website. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:57:12 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid= Approximately eigthy Deaf E.D.Drury School for the Deaf kids were invited to watch the team drill on Thursday February 20th at the Teen Ranch.The children will be skating with the players after the team’s scrimmage/drill. The Canada Deaflympic players will be offered autographs session to the Deaf children and the staff. I believe it is important that the Deaf children will be given the opportunity to see the best Deaf and Hard of Hearing hockey players in Canada who represents us during the 15th Winter Deaflympic Games in Sundsvall, Sweden. Tue, 28 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid= I am pleased to announce the great news that our organization Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation has been accepted by the Canadian Hockey Association (http://www.deafhockey.com/15th/letters/lettersupports.html#chaletter) as an associate/member on January 8th 2003.It has been a long struggle for me to get their attention, Our special thanks goes to Larry O’Brien who put up large effort getting CHA officials to invite us at the CHA Annual Congress Meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba two years ago. In addition, Team captain Mike Merriman deserved another gold medal “off-the-ice” made a “great impassive speech” during the conference meeting.Please also read the “Good Luck” Messages from the prominent people such as Wayne Gretzky (http://www.deafhockey.com/15th/letters/lettersupports.html#waynegretzky), Bob Nicholson (http://www.deafhockey.com/15th/letters/lettersupports.html#bobnicholson) and more on the way.ThanksRoy Hysen Letter from Canadian Hockey Association January 8, 2003Mr. Roy HysenPresidentCanadian Deaf Ice Hockey FederationDear Roy:On behalf of the Board Of Directors of the Canadian Hockey Association, I am pleased to advise you that your application to become an Associate Member of the Canadian Hockey Association was approved at its Semi Annual Meeting.Your status as an associate member commences for the 2003-2004 season and as such we would like to express our congratulations to you and your organization for acceptance in to the CHA family.Please review the attached excerpts from the CHA By Laws and Regulations to familiarize yourself with the applicable information governing the activities of CHA associate members. If you require additional information please contact David Leger, Manager Regulations and Membership Services in Ottawa at (613) 562-5677 or dleger@canadianhockey.ca.SincerelySheldon W. LanchberyChair of the BoardCanadian Hockey AssociationLetter from Wayne GretzkyMarch 1, 2003Roy HysenGeneral ManagerCanada Deaflympic Hockey TeamDear Roy:I want to wish you and your team the best of luck as you head to Sweden for the 15th Winter Deaflympics Games. Canadians are proud and strong people. Each of you should be very proud of all you have accomplished.On behalf of me and my family, we wish you all the best! Canada is rooting for you!!Sincerely,Wayne GretzkyLetter from Canadian Hockey AssociationRoy HysenGeneral ManagerCanada Deaflympics Hockey TeamTo all Members of the Canadian Deaflympics Hockey Team:On behalf of Canadian Hockey Association, I want to take this opportunity to wish you all the best as you prepare to defend your Gold Medal at the 15th Winter Deaflympic Games in Sundsvall, Sweden.Let the gold medal achievements of our Men's and Women's Olympics team Salt Lake City be your inspiration to reach the top as you prepare for this event.All the best to you all.Sincerely,Bob NicholsonPresidentCanadian Hockey Association Tue, 28 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid= Ranger Matt Grennier recalls how older brother, Bryan, who is 90 per cent deaf, struggled with comprehension.When Matt Grennier hears the whistle blow, he's grateful.The Kitchener Ranger forward, whose older brother Bryan has been more than 90 per cent deaf since birth, knows from watching his sibling that being able to hear is a blessing. We take for granted just listening when some people have to actually try to listen, said Grennier, a 19-year-old centre from Dryden, about four hours west of Thunder Bay. (Bryan) grew up doing that a lot. Grennier recalls how Bryan -- a good lip reader and a strong defenceman who is preparing to represent Canada in ice hockey at the Winter Deaflympic Games Feb. 26-Mar. 9 in Sundsvall, Sweden -- struggled in English and French class trying to comprehend his teachers' instructions.Since Bryan was oldest, it really wasn't an issue at home for his younger brothers Blair and Matt, both of whom have full hearing. We were used to it, said Grennier, prior to yesterday's Ranger practice at the Aud in preparation for tomorrow night's Ontario Hockey League game in Owen Sound. When I was born he was already five and into his routine. I just accepted it. Outside of the home, Grennier said it wasn't always easy for his oldest brother, especially on the ice. Coming from a small town, he was the only deaf (kid) even close to his age, Grennier said. Playing (hockey) with normal kids, it was tough for him. A couple of times he would hit guys after a whistle he didn't hear. Now that Bryan, 23, is playing hockey for the deaf, that's not an issue. Grennier says deaf hockey's alternative to the whistle is quite effective. They have a little Christmas light thing around the boards, Grennier explained. When the ref blows the whistle, the lights light up. So (the players) aren't running around taking each other's heads off after the whistle. As for the quality of Bryan's play? Last April, Bryan helped the Western Prairies team beat Ontario 6-2 to win the national deaf ice hockey championship in Winnipeg. I always knew my brother was a good player, said Grennier, who attended the championships after the Rangers lost out to Guelph in the OHL playoffs last year. It's good hockey. Grennier, who suffered back spasms after falling into the boards in practice last week, missed Friday's 11-2 win over Erie but hopes to play tomorrow.From the newsroom of The Record, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Tuesday, January 28, 2003 ..... Wed, 29 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid= Jeff Parsons (Forward on the Official Dealympic Team) scored a hat trick as the Regals triumphed over the Capitals 7-5 on Sunday. Parsons opened the scoring, but Regals were down 3-1 at the end of the period.Powell River Regals split the wins with the North Island Capitals in two games in Port Hardy last weekend. Jeff Parsons scored a hat trick as the Regals triumphed over the Capitals 7-5 on Sunday. Parsons opened the scoring, but Regals were down 3-1 at the end of the period. After five second-period goals with only one answering attempt by the Capitals, the Regals took a two-goal lead. Markers came from Joe Calderone, Clayton Whiteway, and Andy Welsh, and Parsons found the pipes twice more. The third frame held one goal for each team, with Regals' Chris Tarr ensuring the win. Jeff Parsons played very well, said Regals' goalie Chad Vizzutti. So did Jeff Yarocki, who had three assists. Saturday's game remained scoreless until the second period, when Rick McLaren notched one for the Regals. Capitals later tied it, and in the third scored two more, gaining a two-goal margin. Regals' Welsh managed one with two and a half minutes remaining, ending in a 3-2 loss for the Regals. We only brought two defenceman on the trip because of illness and work commitments, said Vizzutti. Rick McLaren had to drop back and play defence. We had three lines for forwards. The defence played very well for only having three players. Obviously they were very tired. The Port Hardy games marked the first two this year for Regals' Jamie Barszczewski. He played well. The Regals next games are in Trail on February 14 and 15. ©The Powell River Peak 2003 Tue, 04 Feb 2003 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid= Here is the full listing of all the players and staff for the team going to Sweden to play for Canada. GO CANADA GO! Thu, 06 Feb 2003 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid= We have two new letters of support from two of the greatest players in the NHL back in the 70's and 80's, they are Bobby Orr and Ken Dryden Mon, 17 Feb 2003 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid= Check it out here (http://www.assc-cdsa.com/Sundsvall2003/website/index_fr.html) Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid= The Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Team invited the Canada Deaflympic Hockey team player, Head Coach Louie Carnevale, Angelo Catenaro, player Steve Devine, Jeff Bignell, Michael Longfield, Jonathan Lobozinki and Roy Hysen. Former great Leafs Wendel Clark visited our suite box and gave Roy Hysen the Toronto Maple Leafs jersey with his name on the back. The teams were invited to visit the Toronto Maple Leafs dressing room after the game against the Buffalo Sabres. The teams were seen live on television by the CBC Hockey Night in Canada it was a great achievement to be recongized by the Hockey Night in Canada crew. General Manager Roy Hysen has been in touch with the American Hearing-Impaired Hockey Association (USA Deaf Hockey Team). He is hoping something positive could work between two neighbours to arrange exhibition game between Canada and United States. In the past, Canada has been playing in Europe included Russia. Sat, 28 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid= 3nd Annual John Guirestante Golf Tournament and Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, May 29, 2004. Tue, 13 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52&Itemid= Mother and twins are doing fine. The girl name is Keara Elizabeth and the boy name is Keagan William.On behalf of the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation and the Canada Deaflympic Hockey team committee, we are very pleased that all is well with Papa, Mama, and the two precious babies. Wed, 28 Apr 2004 04:23:08 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57&Itemid= Last November 2003 Roy Hysen and Patti Trofimenkoff visited the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. We gave the team game jersey worn by veteran Mark Couture # 27 as well game stick to the Hockey Hall of Fame. In addition, the gold medal donated to us by the Sweden Deaf Sports Association won by Canada Deaflympic Hockey Association. The gold medal will be put on display for the public in the future. Mike Merriman donated his game wore jersey worn # 19 as well as his gold medal to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999. It was seen and put on displays in Toronto, Washington, D.C. Far East tours etc. During our tour at the Hockey Hall of Fame, Mr. Campbell assured us that they would set up our own deaf hockey display instead of sharing with other disabled hockey organizations such as Canada Sledge Hockey and Paralympic Hockey team. It was agreed that we would provide them with the information instead of using the phrase Hearing-Impaired Hockey Team . As well Deaf Hockey History . Fri, 30 Apr 2004 07:25:13 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid= PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEWelcome to Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation's WebsiteThis is my first opportunity to communicate with you as the President of the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation (CDIHF). I would like to share a little bit of my background within the Deaf and hard of Hearing Community. As a founder of Mississauga Athlete Association of the Deaf, former President of St. Francis Deaf Hockey, President of Hard of Hearing Social Club and various deaf and hard of hearing communities in Greater Metropolitan Toronto and Mississauga.Also a former board member of Applewood Minor Hockey Association for 8 years and as well coach of minor hockey teams for several years. My main objective was to have a hockey school for deaf and hard of hearing children. I was pleased with the success of last summer hockey school with 26 kids from across Canada; this is the first time since 1993 when we had our last hockey camp in Edmonton, Alberta. Of course, it is not about me but it is about various members of the board that put up tremendous effort to make it successful. There are my unsung heroes especially the founder of CDIHF Roy Hysen as well as Raymond Patterson, Patti Trofimenkoff and volunteers. I would like to thank all those dedicated people that help make this past summer hockey school a great success. Again, CDIHF may be hosting the Summer Hockey School 2005 and hope to see many more young kids.CDIHF will be improving our website as we attempt to upgrade and keep it up to date news, stories, events, special announcements at all times.One must remember that all board members are volunteers and they work to the best of their ability and put many hours to maintain our Federation.CDIHF goal to work with Hockey Canada to assure that our Canada Deaflympic team receives the best possible supports and recognition. I hope someday that our Canada Deaflympic team will be wear similar hockey jersey to what their men's and Women's Olympic Hockey Tournaments as well as Paralympics Sledge Hockey Team.CDIHF also work with provincial Deaf Sports Organization and respectfully with Canada Sport Association to have annual Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championship across Canada and also play against USA and Europe.CDIHF is looking forward to host the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship in Canada by the year 2009 with the help from CDSA, Hockey Canada and Sport Canada.In all, I like to thank you for your support and hope to meet many of you during my terms as the president of CDIHF.Yours truly,Eugene FranciosiPresident of the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation Thu, 02 Sep 2004 20:10:50 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid= CDIHF Deaf Hockey Camp July 2004 photos Wed, 20 Oct 2004 00:59:14 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58&Itemid= The Toronto Star has come out with a mini series on minor hockey in the area that has become a hot conversational topic. It is entirely possible that the situation will become an economically political issue in the very near future that will involve both the municipal and provincial governments to intervene in one way or the other.This issue of minor hockey and who controls it is not exclusively focused on Toronto only but it is becoming a country-wide issue. The center of this media storm is a man who is a hockey dad as well. Mr. Stuart Hyman believes that by buying whole leagues/divisions of minor hockey teams will increase the caliber of minor hockey itself. Supporters and opponents are divided over Mr. Hyman's concept of sponsoring close to a 100 teams. The supporters claim the players aged from 6 up to 17 are able to get equipment and hockey related items at a cheaper rate. The naysayers feel each player's registration and ongoing fees are fast getting out of control in a way that many parents now say they cannot afford to keep up with. High quality jerseys, hockey equipment and ice time is much more accessible than ever before, the supporters say. The quality of coaches has been phenomenal in the last few years Supporters acknowledge that fees for each player are $6,000 annually and players are required to do some fund raising campaigns throughout the hockey season. The policy in such fundraisers is that if a player falls short of their financial goal, the remainder of the money has to come out of the parents' pocket. Supporters say it is a challenge but they do the best they can for their children's recreational pleasures. Opponents point out that the high fees are over the line. Several parents after doing calculations say that there is definitely a profit to be made. The burning question they bring up is where does the profit go? Mr. Hyman would not speak with the Star directly but he agreed to write the answers to the questions the Star presented to him. He denies that he makes any money from his control of the teams. He claims he has had to fork out extra money himself to keep a few struggling teams from closing up. Let us take a step back. Minor hockey, no doubt, experienced a meteoric rise in popularity starting in the 1980s although there was a steady increase in player involvement before that period of time. When World War 2 ended in 1945, the baby boom ushered in a new era never seen in history. The middle class grew by leaps and bounds. Life changed and there was more to offer in recreation and schooling. Boys took to hockey more than ever. The Original Six teams (Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers were finally televised on big black and white television screens. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents was glued to Saturday night's Hockey Night In Canada. It was a religious custom. As a result of more media exposure and knowledge, outdoor rinks sprouted everywhere. Hundreds of thousands of boys donned skates whether they were new or old. Hockey was the buzzword. It did not cost enthusiasts much at all other than to save and save nickels and dimes to buy that CCM wood stick for $1.25. If a boy saved up a bit more, he'd get the Hespeler for $1.95. All the boys would get envious of who had what. But everyone was very happy to be able to play hockey simply for the fun of it. It was and is still, great exercise and a social sport. May of us including yours, truly, could not afford hockey gloves. That was alright. We had ingrained pickup rules. We all agreed that there would never be any slashing, no slapshots, no intentional body checks and no high sticking above the chest. Once allagreed to the simple rules, it was the best game in the world! We played from 9 in the mornings on the weekends till the sun went down. Out of the thousands of hours on the ice, it was amazing to see how few players got hurt deliberately. Of course, there were accidents because we did not wear helmets or shoulder pads. Leg pads were optional depending if the player could afford them. There were minor hockey leagues everywhere and fees were very, very reasonable. Everyone loved these two times a week league games in the bitterly cold winter nights with the rink lights swaying continuously from the winter wind. Even we teamed up, friends and foes, to clean the ice between periods so we could keep playing. Fast track to the 1970s, the NHL underwent a dramatic change - expansion and the proliferation of games on TV. The Canada Russia Summit of 1972 drove the country hockey crazy. Professional players were now unionized thus demanding a lot more in their salaries. The game of hockey changed. This had a tremendous domino effect on fans and their children. Hockey became two dimensional - those who play for the love of hockey and those who are influenced by parents today to strive to get into the NHL for reasons like money and fame. Each player had to wear more protective equipment and face masks. Minor hockey grew so fast that sponsors got involved, too to keeprising maintenance costs down. League zones and rules were drawn up by committees made up of parent volunteers and even lawyers got into the act. Minor hockey grew and grew. Today, in the new millennium, minor hockey has probably reached its peak.There are many factors to consider why this has happened. Rising costs compared with the cheap fees of other sports such as soccer, lack of interest, the concerns of on-ice violence and injuries, affordability and cross cultural interests have changed the landscape of minor hockey. There is no doubt minor hockey is alive and well...to a point. Minor hockey needs to be governed well in order to keep interest strong. After all, it is our Canadian sport and always will be. This is where the Deaf Canadian hockey team does so well. The players that make the team successful all began in their minor hockey leagues. Exposure, training, learning the fundamentals from qualified minor hockey league coaches make this happen. What is minor hockey's future? People say it is strong. But there are cracks. The first thing to repair the cracks is to make the game fun again. Keep the costs for players down. Reduce the number of teams that are losing money. Get the recreational departments of municipal and provincial governments involved to find ways of keeping the game simple and affordable again. There is no simple answer but it can be done. It is up to people simply for the love of hockey.This Article By Marty Goldstein Reactions to this article can be sent to cdihf@DEAFhockey.com (mailto:cdihf@DEAFhockey.com) Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:20:44 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid= In Support of The Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey FederationSaturday May 28, 2005Blue Springs Golf Club13448 Dublin Line, R.R.#1Acton, Ontario1-519-853-0904Sponsored by For further information contactRalph Nunnaro (905) 854-4002 rnunnaro@sympatico.ca (mailto:rnunnaro@sympatico.ca)or Norm Brownell (905) 878-0752 nbrownell@cogeco.ca (mailto:nbrownell@cogeco.ca)click on both (http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/images/stories/golf/CDIHF%20Register%2005-outside.pdf) and (http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/images/stories/golf/CDIHF%20Register%2005-inside.pdf) pdf icons for more informationTo view the adobe portable document format file (http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html?c=ca) Sun, 27 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid= There’s an announcement to be made.CDIHF Alumni will have a friendly exhibition hockey game against the “Frozen Boatmen” the 2004 Grey Cup Champs Toronto Argonauts. vs On Saturday March 26, 20057:15pm to 9:15pmAt ICELAND MISSISSAUGA (click here for map)A state-of-the-art four pad Ice Complex at 705 Matheson Boulevard East.Direction: Take 401 West or East off Dixie, go south on the first light turn right on Matheson. Following the game fans will have opportunity to meet the players for autograph and photo taken, also meet several players from the 2003 Gold Medal in Sweden during Deaflympics Game. Proceeds from that game will be donated toward Tsunami Relief as well as CDIHF Deaflympics fund raising drive toward Utah 2007.Tickets: $5.00 Adult Kids under 14: $2.00 Contact: Danny Daniels CDIHF_Alumni@DEAFhockey.com Eugene Franciosi CDIHF_Prez@DEAFhockey.com Roy Hysen CDIHF@DEAFhockey.com Direction: Take 401 West or East off Dixie, go south on the first light turn right on Matheson. Following the game fans will have opportunity to meet the players for autograph and photo taken, also meet several players from the 2003 Gold Medal in Sweden during Deaflympics Game. Message from the President of the newly formed the CDIHF Alumni. My name is Danny Daniels, Alumni ’86. I am looking forward to gather all the former players across Canada who has proudly worn the Canada Hockey Jersey on their chest. Whether it was several years, or just a few games, your contribution was invaluable to the success of the team. Each player worked towards one goal, to win the Gold Medal/Championship Game.Another great part of the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation tradition is the CDIHF Alumni. It’s not surprising that our main goal is to encourage and promote Deaf Hockey. Also the Alumni will provides an opportunity of our players to get together with former teammates, coaches and team officials in social settings such as attending The Deaflympics Training Camp, Deaflympics Game in Utah 2007, Deaf Youth Hockey School/Camp and the annual Golf Tournament. The Alumni is asked to support charitable organizations by making appearances at various events, such I just mention to name a few.The Alumni strives to promote the heritage of the CDIHF and also takes pride in its efforts and initiatives to advance its relationship with the community across Canada. The CDIHF Alumni expresses its appreciation to the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation for continue support and wishes the club every success as it strives for the ultimate prize of “The Gold Medal”. I thanks Eugene Franciosi, the President of CDIHF for giving me the opportunity to formed the newly Alumni Club.I urge you to get in touch with the former member of the CDIHF to get in touch with the Alumni. There are many I can’t remember or I don’t have an email or address. Your input would be much appreciated. Please forward me many former CDIHF players to my attention at CDIHF_Alumni@DEAFhockey.com Tue, 08 Mar 2005 19:05:36 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=81&Itemid= On March 18th, My meeting with Janice Wasilew, the executive director for Hockey Canada at the Hockey Canada Head Office in Calgary, Alberta appears to be on the right direction. It was a very good meeting. Ms. Wasilew has been quite helpful to assist us in some area.The major topic of the meeting was seeking a better communication, relationship and as well wearing the Hockey Canada team jersey during the Winter Deaflympic Games as well World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship in the future. It does not mean the end of the CDIHF logo and we will continue to wear the CDIHF jersey for other ice hockey events.Other major news, they will add our logo on their website as well as we will also use their logo on our website in the future. Any of the requests from Hockey Canada must be put into writing and as well receiving full authorisation.The Hockey Canada may try to assistant Canada Deaflympic Hockey team with things such as training period and site. For example, we usually train at Teen Ranch in East Caledon, Ontario. It is one of the finest hockey atmospheres in Canada. Another site is at University of Calgary and the Father Bauer Arena in Calgary where most of the Canada Olympic Men’s Women’s teams train there. The same goes for Junior and under 18 Hockey team. Our treasurer will be working on it and send the training camp quotes to the Canada Deaf Sports Federation as it is part of the training process under Sports Canada.We are pleased to make announcement of the new hockey liaison secretary, Brenda Stanley of Winnipeg, Manitoba have replaced Larry O’Brien of Ottawa. Brenda was one of the Winnipeg Ice Hockey Committee during the 4th Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championship. Larry was one of the essential staff along with Mike Merriman when they got CDIHF into Hockey Canada Annual Meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It was a turning point for us and that lead us to enter as a partnership with the Hockey Canada along with all hockey association. In addition, on March 19th at the Calgary Hard of Hearing and Deaf Centre, I was introduced by the member of the Calgary ice hockey committees run by chairman Mark Kusiak. Marty Rabu of CDIHF, vice president was also at the attendee. I was given the tour of the ice arena as well as other venues. We are expecting four teams two from Western Canada, Ontario and Quebec. As well as possibility, the Women Deaf Ice team participates one or two games as a “showcase”. It may be the first time in history to watch the Deaf women plays. As well as the possibility of having old-timers, team participates in one or two games depending on ice availability. As well as possibility having Deaf and Hard of Hearing children playing on “3 on 3” with a mini board between the blue lines. We are expecting to have another training/try out camp in either in Calgary, Alberta or East Caledon, Ontario sometime in early August, 2006 similar as we had on September, 2002 in East Caledon, Ontario. There were three players invited to the tryout camp made the 2003 Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team.The appointment of the Head Coach will be announced shortly, as well as the assistant coaches. Marty Rabu is given another position as a player director as he has recruited several excellent players in the past. We know that we have a lot of work to do to defend the gold and hopefully go for three-peat gold in the next Winter Deaflympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information about the Winter Deaflympic Games, please browse at www.2007deaflympics.com or at www.deaflympics.com.The Western Canada Selects hockey team made up of mostly from Western which will plays against the USA Deaf hockey team on May 13th and 14th in Calgary, Alberta. As well as one game against the Canada Amputee Hockey team. The Hockey Canada and International Ice Hockey Federation (I.I.H.F.) sanctioned the tournament run by Canada Amputee Hockey and Alberta Amputee Hockey Association as part of the Alberta Centennial. I have informed one of the internal directors of the Canada Deaf Sports Association.Go Canada GoRoy Hysen Mon, 09 May 2005 11:09:52 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=82&Itemid= What a blast weekend we had in Calgary on May 13th to 15th!! Our boys and coaches did a terrific job winning the series with Team USA 2-1. First game on Friday morning: Despite of our late practice on Thursday night, we played well and shutout USA 3-0. Second game on Friday afternoon: Good game though but bad referee calls, we lost only 6-5 to USA. Third game on Saturday morning: We played well but allowed a few soft goals, which we should have stopped. Team Canada Amputee came back to win the game erasing our lead 4-2 after 2nd period. They won 5-4. Fourth and final game on Saturday afternoon: We played well in the 1st period, which was scoreless, and they led 2-0 with 2 powerplay goals after second period. We tried hard to come back and we really did. Cole Pearson scored a powerplay goal late in the 3rd period and then only one and half minute left, Mark Howitt tied on his breakaway. Game was tied so we had shootouts. Big thrill! Tyler Plett allowed the first 4 goals and then blocked the rest when Scott Savard scored the winner to win the game 3-2. Our boys played well and enjoyed playing together and they all worked together well.. I am proud of these boys.. Marty Rabu Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=80&Itemid= for brochure click here (http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/images/stories/teenranch/CDIHFCampBrochure2005.doc) (http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/images/stories/teenranch/CDIHFCampBrochure2005.doc) Tue, 17 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=84&Itemid= Click here to go to news from USA Hockey (http://www.usahockey.com/disable_hockey/main_site/main/disable_hockey//) Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:30:02 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=86&Itemid= Marty Rabu (vice president) was given a 15 years service award with CDIHF by Eugene Francoisi (president) and Brenda Stanley (liason secretary) is the new board member of CDIHF. Sat, 23 Jul 2005 14:32:23 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=87&Itemid= Any Provincial Deaf Sports Association (PDSO) who are interested in hosting the 1st World Deaf Ice Hockey event are required to submit their proposal bid by December 15, 2005 to the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation-Attn: President Eugene Franciosi at CDIHF_prez@DEAFhockey.com (http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=2&Itemid=51). Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:48:49 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=88&Itemid= Fri, 23 Sep 2005 01:53:45 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Itemid= After years of being absent from writing articles on my adventures in Eastern Europe, Silk Road, Khyber Pass, many friends, especially Patricia Jones, encouraged me to return to writing on more of my experiences. My last article was focused on Nicholai Klimov, the hotel owner of the Astoria Hote in Moscow.For years I have been following the path of my favorite novelist Ernest Hemingway. I read most of his novels such as Moveable Feast , Farewell to Arms and one of my favorite books which I first read when I was in High School, The Sun Also Rises In his opening chapter of the novel The Sun also rises , Hemingway took the quote from Ecclesiastics: One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh; but the earth abideth forever. The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to the place where he arose. The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth according to his circuits. All the rivers into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the river come, thither they return again Hemingway first came to Pamplona in 1923 and with these experiences, he used the events as a backdrop to his successful novel The Sun Also Rises . The novel was published in October 1926. The novel provided the readers with a perfect outlook of how work influences life and much more how the life influences the work. Like Lord Byron and Childe Harold, Hemingway woke up to find himself famous; the charismatic representative of the Lost Generation, forever to be identified with Paris and adrid in the 1920's. I have thought of going to Pamplona, Spain for years despite my nagging knees that required many treatments, arthroscopy surgeries, physiotherapy, and several medications. Some of my colleagues, friends and doctor rolled their eyes when I mentioned I was planning to go to Pamplona, Spain. Pamplona, the capital of the ancient province of Navarre, the name is known all over the world for its famous traditional running of the bulls. With the bulls unleashed onto its cobblestone streets at the Festival of San Fermin. It traditionally begins on July 7th and it ends on July 14th.My family doctor scolded me: Roy, Roy..... settle down and stop chasing the sun I lied to him as some patients do and convinced him that I would not go. I have always wanted to run with bulls so I could feel the tons of bovine fury of excitement in Pamplona . After years being involved as a general manager of the Canada Deaflympic Hockey team winning back-to-back gold medals during the Winter Deaflympic Games in Davos, (1999) and Sundsvall this year, the thrill and adrenaline is far more exciting to run with the bulls then stopping the frozen rubber pucks as a goaltender in my heyday. Or even scuba diving, sky diving and traveling the most dangerous part of the world from Vladostriek, Soviet Union to Tbilisi, Georgia. The bull run only takes two and half to three minutes, but the thrill lasts a lifetime!I invited my friend Donovan Cooper to accompany me to Pamplona: No thanks brother, I don't want the bull to mess my ass. I sent an e-mail to my good friend Uli Maier in Germany, he too declined. Uli and I once took a sky diving from the Russian Army Helicopter in yumen, we were celebrating together once we landed on the hardened field then hopped back into the helicopter to the hotel once used for the member of the communist party leaders. As well, Maria Hermanson, from Oebrero, Sweden; she herself is a well traveled person planning a trip to Tibet and South Africa. She too declined thinking I was somewhat a reckless and living on the edge .In spite of all the pain I went through from March to May, I have decided to go to Spain, after my return from a diving adventure in Holguin, Cuba. I was very disappointed have to cancel some of the diving adventures due to high sea waves and strong undersea currents. Several friends persuaded me to cancel the trip to Spain and attend the Deaf Way 2 the ame week San Fermin Festival. I was at the first Deaf Way, which was a wonderful experience. The Pamplona trip was too much for me to change my plans as I already booked a hostel and it seems like the time to do this because I may not be able to travel much later in life.Upon on my arrival in Madrid via Frankfurt, Germany, I immediately took the train to Pamplona. There were thousand of fun-seekers on all of the Pamplona streets. People of all ages and sexes gathered in the old town center on the shinning cobblestone. The streets are the heart of the city but are also in turmoil to all essential traffic such as ambulances, street-sweepers and sort. I was amazed to see numerous bearded Americans who looked like Hemingway and pretended to be Hemingway. I confronted a Hemingway from Utah and hebragged that he won the look-alike Hemingway contest in Keys West, Florida.While strolling near the Plaza Del Castillo, I entered the Hotel La Perla at the front desk. The lobby was full of foreigners speaking different languages. A mass of cultures in one room. I noticed a signpost stating NO ROOMS. I approached the desk clerk asking of any possibility if there will be room available in the next few days. Not until the Festival is over. Hotel La Perla is where Ernest Hemingway stayed when he first came to Pamplona. I was told that a Swedish person booked room 217 where Hemingway stayed until the year of 2040.As the crowd stayed inside the lobby of the hotel, a frantic and agitated woman wearing a red flaming dress attempted to tell the desk clerk that her leather hand-made bag was stolen from her room, seemingly dangerous, only to find it was later found in her own room. The atmosphere during the San Fermin Festival was irrational but there seems to be petty crimes with no hostility from the tourists. I awoke at 5:45 a.m. the next day and barreled through the throngs into old Pamplona. I found my way to Santo Domingo Street, the first portion of the The Run and camped out. Traditionally at 8 a.m. the opening gunshot announces that the bulls have been released from the corrals. As one gentleman from Milan, Italy quoted to me, There are more wine stains than blood stains at the end of the festival revealing that it's more fun than it is dangerous. Sunday is the most crowded time and this is when people warned that that course shouldn't be run if you've drank the night before.After all night and early morning parties on the street, young and old revelers dressed raditionally in white canvas pants and t-shirts with red kerchiefs tied around the neck and sashes knotted at their hips. The entire 900-metre route between the corrals on the edge of the old city and the opening entrance to the bullring. It is surprising to me to see the young women willing to run along the men of all ages. I was not the oldest on the cobblestone as there were pensioners around the age of 67 to 70 in excellent physical shapes. Some of them in front of me were praying they would not get through it.As the moment finally arrived from the sound of the gunshot, I ran in step with the people in front of me, while I felt someone running up my back. I vaguely heard the roar of the crowd and a looming thunder. I looked over my shoulder and there were huge black wild and foul-smelling bulls. I realized then that a person cannot outrun a charging menacing bull's weight, an average of 600 kilos. Above the street stood thousands of men and women cheering and screaming. Some of them hung over every edifice photographing the action. Others stood pointing with wide eyes. I then heard with the aid of my hearing aid as I looked over my shoulder and saw two bulls charging fast and passed on my left. I made it all the way to the corridor gate. Wheezing and puffing, I looked around then gave a high-five to the nearest people. My elbow hada little scratch where I had brushed across the stonewall, but other than that I was save, sound and thrilled. I walked back, marveling at the spectacular morning, understanding thatthe world is indeed a crazy yet invigorating place. I met an investor from New York City whom was staying at the same hotel. He offered me a drink of scotch. He mentioned to me: I have been coming back for the last 17 years Wouldn't miss it, he stood tall with his red and white uniform and lifted his shirt and showed me a seven inches scar on his right side from three years ago when the bull lifted him up like a flipping pan-cake. He laughedand took another swig from his scotch. I laughed, too and I wondered about his and my own sanity.I managed to get up with the sun's rays shining on my face. As I opened the balcony door looking down upon the cobblestone streets, the street cleaner swept and picked up the debris and empty bottles. I looked at the sunrises just like in Ecclesiastics: the sun also iseth, sun goeth down I decided to leave the province of Navarre when the sun cometh down. Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow Helen KellerRoy HysenCurrently, past-president of Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation, GeneralManager of the Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team and free-lanced journalist. Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:57:14 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=91&Itemid= Ice Hockey Tryouts for the Ontario Team !Saturday, October 15th, 2005(from 9:00 PM. to 11:00 PM.)LOCATION: Agincourt Arena, 31 Glen Watford Drive(on Sheppard Ave. between Midland Ave. McCowan Rd.)Scarborough, OntarioINFORMATION:Danny Daniels, butchy1956@yahoo.ca Peter Lutz, treasurer@ontariodeafsports.on.caSteve Burrows, extsports@ontariodeafsports.on.caMAP DIRECTIONS Road Map for Agincourt Recreation CentreThe Ontario Deaf Sports Association has an announcement from Danny Daniels, Ontario Hockey Commissioner We will have tryouts for the Ontario Ice Hockey Team (Ontario Stars). The tryouts will be in October, November and the final one in December. Once the selections are made and we will continue to have practices in January, February, March and April. The purpose of these tryouts is that we can send a team to Calgary, Alberta on May 4th to 6th, 2006 during the 6th Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championships. If you want some information about Calgary, please feel free to check out the link: http://www.cdihc2006.ca .The players will have a chance to show their skills in Calgary in order to be selected for the Canadian Deaflympics Team's quest for the Three Peat in Salt Lake City, Utach 2007 during the 16th Deaflympics Winter Games. In order to participate in the tryouts, the players must be presently playing in a Winter Hockey League. The first tryout will be held at Agincourt Rink #1 on Saturday, October 15th, 2005 from 9:00 PM. to 11:00 PM. The address of Agincourt Arena is 31 Glen Watford Drive on Sheppard Ave. between Midland McCowan Rd. More information will be given once the coaching staff meets all the players on October 15th. The player's fee is $25.00 for two hours if you are a member of ODSA. If you don't have your 2005 ODSA membership, then it will be $10.00 extra. For more information, contact Peter Lutz through e-mail at: treasurer@ontariodeafsports.on.caPlease send me your confirmation to attend the tryouts - first come, first serve.Danny Daniels, butchy1956@yahoo.caPeter Lutz, treasurer@ontariodeafsports.on.caSteve Burrows, extsports@ontariodeafsports.on.ca Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:35:08 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=94&Itemid= The two cities, Toronto (ONT) and Winnipeg (MB) are both candidates to bid for the 2009 World Deaf Ice Hockey. Successful bidder to be announced at a later date. Tue, 10 Jan 2006 21:03:32 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=93&Itemid= On behalf of CDIHF, we expressed our sincere sympathies to the Gretzky Family of their family members, Phyllis Gretzky (Wayne's mother) who passed away on Dec.19, 2005 and Betty Hockin (Wayne's grandmother) who passed away on Jan.7, 2006. Contributions and flowers were sent to the Gretzky family. Their prayers are in our thoughts. Tue, 10 Jan 2006 20:58:14 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid= C.D.I.H.F to host the Ice Hockey Camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth aged 8 to 16 years to be held at the Teen Ranch located in East Caledon, Ontario on July 9-15th, 2006. For more information, please contact the following representatives. Thank you. Contact Information: Mark Couture, Iceland ActivitiesEmail: mlcouture@cogeco.ca (mailto:mlcouture@cogeco.ca)Raymond Patterson, Registration/CommunicationsEmail: CDIHF_Trez@DEAFhockey.com (mailto:CDIHF_Trez@DEAFhockey.com)Patti Trofimenkoff, Dryland ActivitiesEmail: p.trofimenkoff@sympatico.ca (mailto:p.trofimenkoff@sympatico.ca) Mon, 08 May 2006 22:27:43 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=98&Itemid= from Calgary, Alberta May 4-6, 2006 On behalf of the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation, I am pleased to inform you that the 6th Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championships in Calgary Alberta May 4-6, 2006 was a successful event, thanks to the Calgary Deaf Ice Hockey Host Committee in support of the Alberta Deaf Sports Association as well as whom ever has participated in with them. The outcome of this event was very well organized and their efforts are being recognized with tremendous teamwork. Here are the results:Gold Medal Game = Ontario (Ontario 4 vs Prairies 2)Silver Medalist = Prairies (Prairies 2 vs Ontario 4) Bronze Medalist = B.C. (B.C. 8 vs Quebec 1) Best Defense = Casey O'Brien (Ontario) Mark Couture (Ontario)Best Goaltender = Ryan Armitage (Ontario) Best Forward = Cole Pearson (B.C.) Most Valued Player = Steve Devine (Ontario) Thu, 11 May 2006 20:59:25 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99&Itemid= To host the 1st World Deaf Ice Hockey On behalf of the Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation and myself, we are proud to annouce that Manitoba Deaf Sport Association has won the bid to host the 1st World Deaf Ice Hockey Tournament scheduled for April 12-18, 2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA.CDIHF would like to congratulate the Manitoba Deaf Hockey Club Staff for their excellent work in submitting their bid.CDIHF would like to also express our gratitude to Ontario Deaf Sport Association for submitting their bid.All the best and good luck.Eugene FranciosiPresident, CDIHF Thu, 11 May 2006 21:26:55 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=100&Itemid= Message from Mr. Ron RyanJust a quick note to thank you and the other staff members on the Ontario Deaf Hockey team for all your hard work, time and energy. It paid off with winning the gold medal. As mentioned in an email to Casey as a parent I am very proud to have a son as part of the team. It has been a very good learning experience for Brendan and has helped him with personal growth. He holds his head high knowing that he is part of such a great team. I know he is keen on been a part of the team in the future. I think that the Ottawa Senators could take a few lessons on how this Ontario team plays as a team.Until the next time! Ron Mon, 15 May 2006 21:47:06 +0100 http://cdihf.deafhockey.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid= General Manager Roy Hysen met Steve Downie . . . Steve Downie the National Hero for the Canada Junior Hockey team who won the gold medal for the Canada Junior Hockey Team during the World Junior Hockey Championship in Vancouver. Hysen met Downie after the Peterbourgh Petes/Brampton Battalions OHL games, Hysen also met Orr Hockey Group Darren Ferris who is the agent for Steve Downie. Also, former 1995 Head Coach Dan Cameron also mention of his experience coaching the Canada Deaflympic Hockey to Steve and Mrs. Downie. Mrs. Downie mentions his son hearing loss on one ear is about 90% uncertain on other ear. He wore his hearing aid during the game. Steve plays exception well against the Battalions plays on power play, penalty killers and nearly score during the shootout.No decision has been made until we received his audiogram whether he is eligibility to play for Canada Deaflympic Hockey Team after the hockey season is over. He is now under the property of Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL.Report by R.Hysen/P.Trofimenkoff Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:06:06 +0100