2. When was the Canadian hockey structured and formalized?
1970
What was the goal of its structure?
growth and the organization of leagues, player categories, and coaching
certifications to be consistent across Canada.
Where does the Canadian Hockey association receive funds from?
Provincial and federal government spot leaders and governing Canadian
hockey bodies.
3. How many levels are there in the Canadian hockey league?
The Canadian Development Model was designed to create
a system that meets the individual needs of athletes. The
Canadian Development Model states that the objective is
to improve and advance player’s skills while at the same
time only doing so when the player’s maturation and
development level is ready.
Another way the Canadian Development Model for ice hockey
keeps its athletes in Canada and even attracts athletes from
other countries is by connecting education to hockey
development. Canada produces many professional level hockey
players but also allows these players to receive education
throughout their development to the professional level.
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5. How many kids in Canada paly minor Hockey? How many of those
make it into professional level?
There are over 2,522,321 athletes that play minor hockey in Canada
and out of those only 52,125 eventually make it to play in the NHL.
What is minor hockey?
Minor hockey is amateur hockey that is played by athletes that are
age 20 and younger.
What are the divisions for minor hockey?
Timbit (5&6)
Novice (7&8)
Atom (9&10)
Pee Wee (11&12)
Bantam (13&14)
Midget (15-17)
Juvenile (18-20)
6. How does house and rep hockey differ?
House hockey is more focused on fun , development and
personal goals. Plus there is no hitting allowed .
Rep hockey is very focused on winning and pushing their
players to their limits , as they are more focused on
making it to provincials and Nationals.
How are the Rep hockey teams divided up?
They are divided into four subcategories: B, A, AA, and AAA . AAA being
the most competitive of them all.
What is needed to coach a minor hockey team?
Coaches need to have a NCCP certification.
What is the main goal of the NCCP?
The NCCP is to develop coaches to have a balance in the
emphasis of winning and having fun , so that there is a less of a
drop out rate in the sport.
7. How many subdivisions are there in the junior hockey league? What are they?
Junior C/D
Junior B
Junior A
Major Junior
What is the age range to play in junior hockey?
16-20
How is the major hockey league divided?
What do they focus on?
WHL
OHL
QMJHL
Not only do they try to focus on getting their players to the
NHL, but also the major hockey leagues supply
players, coaches, and officials representing Canada at the annual
Junior Championships, World Under 18 Championships, and World
Under 17 Hockey Challenge.
8. How long has the ASHL been around?
17 years
Who bought the ASHL? When?
Canlan Ice Sports in 1995
How many teams were there in 1995?
Now?
1995 -> ~2000
2012-> ~ 4000
What is the age range on those in the ASHL?
18+, but the are age restricted teams.
How is this league divided?
A -> Pro, semi-pro, minor-pro
B -> University, senior hockey, and junior A
C -> for Canadian college, Junior B/C, hockey school,
and Rep AAA
D -> House players
E -> Players with no or little experience
9. The ASHL is the largest adult recreational hockey league in the world.
What is their mission statement?
“To provide men and women of all ages and skill
levels with a professional managed recreational
hockey league that is both safe and fun.“
10. What is the major issue that is
happening now with the NHL?
