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Greater Sudbury Cubs development camp begins May 2

There’s still time to register the Future Cubs Camp, open to players age 14-16
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The Greater Sudbury Cubs Jr. A hockey club is hosting a six-week Spring Development Camp for AAA-calibre local players, starting May 2.

The camp is open to players 14-16 years of age and will be held at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. 

“We began this camp three years ago during the pandemic to provide some player development for  local prospects and allow the Cubs coaching staff to identify future prospects for the Cubs team” said Cubs Managing Director Blaine Smith in a news release. “We provide specific development programs including individual  player development in difficult teaching areas like making hard accurate passes while in motion. 

“The key to our camp is inviting some guest coaches that bring an OHL and NHL element. We are grateful to all coaching friends of the Cubs organization who are eager and willing to assist us in  providing unique development to young prospects from the Greater Sudbury area.” 

The camp features two high-tempo practice sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday followed by a scrimmage session each Thursday. It also features off-ice testing by REPerformance that will provide participants with a benchmark for fitness and strength improvement.

The Future Cubs camp coaching staff includes: 

  • Dave Clancy: Cubs GM/Associate Coach, 30+ years coaching experience. 
  • Kerry MacLennan: Cubs Assistant Coach
  • Jason Stos: Cubs Skill Coach, former OHL defenceman 
  • Darryl Moxam: Cubs Head Coach, 20+ years coaching experience 
  • Eric Navarro: Cubs Goalie Coach, former NOJHL goaltender
  • Matthew Mayhew: Sudbury Wolves Goalie Coach. 

Guest Coaches planned: 

  • Tark Bertrand: Current scout for the OHL Kitchener Rangers and head instructor at RAC. 
  • Stan Butler: Current Head Coach OHL Erie Otters and former Team Canada U20 head coach  Craig Duncanson: Former Head Coach of the OHL Sudbury Wolves, Laurentian University 
  • Mike Foligno: Former NHL, AHL and OHL coach. Currently with Hockey Canada National Program 
  • Derek Mackenzie: Current head coach of the Sudbury Wolves. Former NHL team captain. 

Smith adds that there are a limited number of spots still available for players to book, including  2007 born forwards and defenceman. There are also four available spots for 2008-born defencemen.

For more information on how to register in time for May 2, please contact Brittany at:  [email protected] or 705-524-8375 x 226.

 


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