The MHSHCA board and its members would like to give a special thanks to Bob Mancini and Don Wright for all they have done for the MHSHCA and High School hockey players. The excellence program has donated over 10,000 dollars to the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association over the years. This money has been used to fund MHSHCA scholarships.

2008 MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL

HOCKEY EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

Skill Tech Off-Ice Training Center

Arctic Coliseum Ice Arena, 501 Coliseum Drive

Chelsea, Michigan 48118 

February 2008

Dear Coach,

The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association, along with Skill Tech Off-Ice Training Centers, is proud to announce the eighth annual Michigan High School Hockey Excellence Program.  We had another successful camp last year, with over 170 players attending.

Held at the Chelsea Arctic Coliseum, the program is scheduled for Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13, 2008.  The program is directed by Edmonton Oilers Player Development Coach Bob Mancini and Chelsea High School Head Coach Don Wright, and showcases Michigan’s best sophomore, junior and senior high school players.

This special four-day event gives elite players in Michigan’s high school hockey programs an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of National Hockey League scouts, as well as college and junior coaches.  In addition to a four-game schedule, each player will be involved in three skill development practices and three off-ice training and educational sessions.  These off-ice sessions are designed to assess each player’s physical ability and to benefit his development as a player.  At the end of the camp, each player will receive an in-depth written evaluation from an NHL scout, who has been personally assigned to evaluate his team.  This evaluation will document strengths and weaknesses, along with suggestions for players’ continued development and improvement. 

We will also be presenting three seminars aimed at helping players and parents answer frequently asked questions regarding future hockey plans and help them navigate through the next phases of their development.  Please help us make this event a success by distributing the enclosed letter and application to your appropriate players.  Please make copies if needed.  Players will be selected on a first come-first serve basis. For more information, please call us at the numbers below, or e-mail us at hockeyexcellence@charter.net.

Hockey Excellence Program - Application

Sincerely,

Bob Mancini                                                                 Don Wright

Co-Director                                                                 Co-Director

(780) 237-5382                                                           (734) 433-4444