DHA is proud to announce that Boston Bilous of this year’s Bantam Prep team (CSSHL Bantam Prep Division Goaltender of the Year) has signed a standard WHL Player Agreement with the Edmonton Oil Kings. Congratulations Boston!
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Record number of DHA products invited to summer camps
A record number of DHA and CSSHL products have been invited to summer camps and DHA is extremely proud to congratulate 14 of our players.
This summer DHA U18 Prep teammates, Luke Zazula (forward) and Sean Comrie (defenseman) are among the 18 CSSHL members to be invited to the 196 player National Teams’ Summer Showcase.
The National Teams’ Summer Showcase will bring together Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team Selection Camp (44 players) and Canada’s National Under-18 Development Camp (111 players) in Calgary from July 26-Aug. 2. Canada’s National Junior Team Sport Chek Summer Development Camp (41 players) will be hosted in Toronto July 30-Aug 2, and will feature a four-game series against the U.S., Sweden, and Finland from Aug. 3-6 in Plymouth, Mich.
DHA wishes Luke and Sean the best of luck!
RECORD NUMBER OF DHA PLAYERS TO ATTEND BC MALE U16 CAMP
DHA is proud to announce that 12 of its players have been invited to attend the BC Male U16 Camp which takes place at Shawnigan Lake School from July 13 – 17, 2016.
Congratulations to Arshdeep Bains, Aidan Barfoot, Roman Basran, Boston Bilous, Kolton Cousins, Dylan Cozens, Keegan Craik, Tyus Gent, Butch La Roue, Jalen Price, Tyler Price, Ben Wozney.
The players were invited based on their performance at the U16 BC Cup in April. Following the Provincial Camp, 20 players will be selected to play for Team BC at the 2016 Western Branch Challenge Cup in October.
DHA wishes you all the best of luck at the summer camp!
DHA Alum Ty Ronning drafted in the 7th round
DHA is extremely proud of alum Ty Ronning who was drafted 201st overall in the 7th round by the New York Rangers. Ronning trained with Delta Hockey Academy for 1 year prior to continuing his hockey career with the Vancouver Giants in 2013. In 67 games last season with the Giants Ty racked up 59 points.
Ronning was drafted in the 1st round, 15th overall in the 2012 draft by the Vancouver Giants. He played on the first team created by the Delta Hockey Academy in the 2012-2013 season.
The staff of the DHA wish you continued success as you follow your passion.
Embree signs with Estevan Bruins
DHA would like to congratulate Isaac Embree who has inked a deal with the Estevan Bruins in Saskatchewan for the 2016-2017 season.
In 3 seasons with the DHA Embree amassed 82 points (41-41-82) and 240 penalty minutes in 86 career CSSHL games.
Best of luck in Estevan Isaac as you follow your passion!
http://www.bchockeyhub.ca/deltas-embree-joining-estevan-bruins/
Craik inks deal with Prince George Cougars
DHA would like to congratulate Keegan Craik on signing with the Prince George Cougars. Craik was selected by the Cougars in the fifth round, 98th overall, at the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft.
Craik, tallied 22 points in 25 games with the Bantam Prep Team this season.
http://www.csshl.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?page=95544&clientID=4542&leagueID=15269
Twelve DHA Players Selected at 2016 WHL Bantam Draft
This year’s WHL Bantam hosted in Calgary was open to 2001 born players and twelve DHA players heard their names called on Thursday May 5th. DHA is extremely proud of the following players:
Forward Dylan Cozens was the first DHA player going in the first round, 19th overall to the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Forward Lukas Svjekovsky was drafted in the second round, 36th overall to the Vancouver Giants.
Next off the board was Jalen Price, in the 3rd round, 63rd overall to the Medicine Hat Tigers and goaltender Roman Basran 64th overall to the Kelowna Rockets. In the 4th round and 80th overall goaltender Boston Bilous went the Edmonton Oil Kings and 88th overall forward Tyus Gent went to the Victoria Royals.
Forward Keegan Craik was selected in the 5th round, 98th overall by the Prince George Cougars while forward Aidan Barfoot was selected by the Vancouver Giants in the 6th round 113th overall.
Forward Corson Hopwo was selected 138th overall in Round 7 by the Medicine Hat Tigers and defenceman Nicholas Kent went 147th overall to the Saskatoon Blades.
Defenceman Ben Wozney was selected in the 9th Round 181 overall by the Edmonton Oil Kings and Butch LaRoue went in Round 10 208th overall to the Prince George Cougars.
Congratulations to all players selected in this year’s WHL Bantam Draft. DHA is extremely proud of you!
Wilson, Keremidschieff commit to Cowichan
Straight out of spring camp, Delta Hockey Academy Prep forward Nick Wilson and teammate defenseman Jake Keremidschieff commit to Cowichan for the 2016-2017 season. DHA wishes Nick and Jake good luck in pursuing their hockey careers with the BCHL Junior “A” Cowichan Valley Capitals.
DHA alum Courtney Vorster to attend Hockey Canada U18 Camp
Delta Wild Hockey Academy would like to congratulate DHA alum Courtney Vorster on her recent success. Courtney has been invited to the Hockey Canada U18 Strength and Conditioning Camp next month. Vorster attended South Delta Secondary and was with the Delta Hockey Academy from 2013-2015.
Courtney, who is now playing for the U16 girls team at Shattuck – St. Mary’s School in Minnesota, has verbally committed to a full-ride NCAA Scholarship at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut for the fall of 2018. Her SSM team defeated the MN Elite (Grey) 2-1 in the finals to capture the National Championships for the second consecutive year.
The hockey stand-out was the youngest player to be selected to the BC roster for the 2015 National Women’s U18 Championships. She also suited up for the Team BC at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George last year.
Congratulations on all your recent success and DHA wishes you all the best Courtney.
DHA Female Added to Varsity Division of CSSHL
The Delta Hockey Academy is excited to announce that it will be launching a Female program this fall for the 2016-2017 season.
Delta will be the 4th team in the league along side Banff, Coeur d’ Alene and Shawnigan Lake. The season schedule will consist of CSSHL league games as well as feature tournament events across Canada and the US.
DHA has worked hard to create a foundation and structure for their new Female program. Having the infrastructure already in place with the Bantam Varsity teams, Prep, Midget E15 & U18 teams, implementing a Female program will allow for a smooth transition logistically both on and off the ice.
For further information please contact Scott May, Director of Hockey Operations at scott.may@deltahockeyacademy.com
Please go to the Registration page to find the DHA registration form.
Delta Wins Prep Division Championship
Isaac Embree scored twice and added an assist as the Delta Hockey Academy captured the CSSHL Prep Division Championship with a 6-4 win over the BWC Hockey Academy on Sunday afternoon at the South Okanagan Events Centre.