Delta Hockey Academy has kicked off their annual pre-season camp to prepare for the upcoming 2018/2019 season. Students are back to school and full-time training on Tuesday, September 4th while games begin on the first weekend in September for several of the teams.
DHA is extremely proud to announce and congratulates all 19 student athletes on being invited to play in the 2018 Male U16 Cup at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm, BC from April 18-22, 2018.
Best of luck to Isaiah Colina, Cardinal Holden, Cage Newans, Jack O’Brien, Quinn Messer, Brendan Pentecost, Kai Daniells, Carson Latimer, Carson Merriman, Sammy May, Alex Serraglio, Luke Pakulak, Ethan Samson, Cole Savage, Spencer Shugrue, Ethan Urquhart, Saahil Mann, Braden Blace, Killian McGregor-Bennett. #wildpride
http://www.bchockey.net/NewsItem.aspx?id=2792
Delta, BC – Milan Dragicevic, former AJHL, UBC Men’s, Vancouver Giants & local minor hockey development coach, has been named the Head Coach of the Bantam Prep White team at the Delta Hockey Academy.
Milan has an extensive coaching resume that started in Drayton Valley of the AJHL in 1998. He was named coach of the year in his second year behind the bench and was then offered the first coaching position with the expansion Vancouver Giants.
Dragicevic longest tenure was with UBC Men’s Hockey team, which he spent 12 years (2002-2014) as the bench boss and key figure in building the tradition at UBC.
Milan also has strong ties to the community and minor hockey in the lower mainland, especially in the Richmond area. The last 10 years he has been the Director of Development for the Richmond Ravens Female program and in addition the last 4 years Milan was Director of Hockey for Richmond Minor.
“I am extremely excited to start this new opportunity and continue working to help build the culture around high-performance student-athletes. The tradition created at the Delta Hockey Academy based on strong values and development of people, students, and hockey players, is something that I am looking forward to beinga part of and continuing that tradition.”
Milan is also the owner/operator of Dragicevic Hockey Development and runs the BC Selects spring program for boys.
“We are very fortunate to have Milan come on board with us in a coaching and development position. His extensive coaching career speaks for itself, not to mention his work with UBC and the several minor hockey positions he has had locally. He is a great fit for us and we look forward to what he adds to our staff and brings to our student-athletes. ” Ian Gallagher & Graham Lee – Owners, Delta Wild Hockey Group.
http://www.csshl.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?page=103666&clientID=4542&leagueID=15269
Registration is now open for Midget, Female Midget and Bantam Evaluations. Please click on link below to register.
Congratulations to the Bantam Prep White on bringing home the 2018 President’s Day banner over the weekend.
The team battled back from behind for a 4-3 championship win after an early first period 3-0 deficit against the Arizona Bobcats Gough.
Matthew Ward had 2 goals and 2 helpers in the huge win while Luke Pakulak and Killean McGregor-Bennett added singletons.
Congratulations Tim Preston, Brent Thurston and the Bantam Prep White team! #wildpride
Congratulations to all those DHA student athletes who worked diligently and conscientiously in striking a balance between the demanding role of hockey and their academic pursuits.
DHA is proud to report that 32 players attained Principal’s List status while 117 players attained Honour Roll accolades for Term 1. The Principal’s List requires students to attain a 92% average or higher and an 83% average for Honour Roll in their best 6 of 8 courses.
Wild Pride! Well done Wild!
Congratulations to the Bantam Varsity team on capturing gold at the recent 37th Annual Richmond International Bantam Midget Hockey Tournament.
The DHA squad (5-1) won the championship after posting a 6-3 win over Port Moody (3-1-2) on Sunday, December 31st. #wildpride
The RIBMHT, hosted by Richmond Minor Hockey, is one of the largest Bantam Midget Tournaments in Canada.
http://www.delta-optimist.com/sports/dha-goes-wild-in-richmond-1.23134356
Delta Hockey Academy is extremely proud of teacher Jackie Friesen, who has introduced her English project, Operation Canadian Soldier to our program.
Midget Prep player Nic Ardanaz and Friesen reflect on the respect and admiration they have for those that have and for those that continue to fight for our country.
In Operation Canadian Soldier, Friesen has the students hand write meaningful letters to the soldiers to remind them that they are not forgotten. Lest we forget. #wildpride
http://www.csshl.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?clientID=4542&leagueID=15269&page=102007
Congratulations to the Bantam Prep White team on winning the Chilliwack AAA Tournament on Thanksgiving weekend! Wild Pride!
Coach Tim reports that the “Delta Wild White battled through some difficult challenges to win the AAA division at the Chilliwack Tournament.
After losing in the Elite pool and moving into the AAA division the White had a new goal in mind. In the first elimination game the White beat Shawinigan Lake 5-0. They then went on to face Okotoks winning 5-1 in a hard fought game. Okotoks was a big and strong team.
Delta played Calgary in the finals and won the championship 6-0.
The White team had success with a team first mind set. Contributions came from all 11 forwards and 6 Defence. Both goalies played well. They outscored their opponents 25-11 during the weekend event”.
DHA would like to congratulate student athletes Sheldyn Scott and Kyle Chyzowski of White Rock Little League on their outstanding performance as they represent Team Canada at the 2017 Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Scott and Chyzowski, both 2004 born multi-sport athletes will suit up for DHA’s Bantam Varsity and Bantam Prep White teams respectively, this coming hockey season.
The Little League World Series is an annual event that brings together the world’s 16 best teams made up of 12- and 13-year-olds. White Rock defeated Quebec in the Canadian National Championships to earn a berth to the prestigious 2017 World Series event.
The Canadian champions, are off to an excellent start with a 2-0 record, downing Italy 12-2 in opening action and Venezuela 7-3 in second day game play.
DHA wishes Sheldyn Scott, Kyle Chyzowski and the rest of Team Canada the best of luck in their upcoming match against Japan and for the remainder of the World Series. Go Team Canada! Wild Pride!
http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/white-rock-little-leaguers-pull-off-big-win-over-venezuela
