2007 USJDP Selects Tour

2007 USJDP Selects Tour Staff Announced!
The USJDP has once again secured to top Junior A coaches to run our Euroepan Selects tour. An integral part of the Tour is the quality of the coaches directing our teams. To best compete against the elite international teams we play, our teams will have the best bench bosses around to provide the guidance, instruction, and experience to our players.

2007 Coaching Staff:
Fairbanks Ice Dogs, NAHL, Assistant Coach Josh Hauge
Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Kyle Gustafson


Travel to Europe to train with, and play against, European Junior Teams!

 Birth Year Teams available: 1987-90, 1990-93
 6-8 games, 2-3 practices minimum


There are currently 5 spots available on the Red Team (birth years 1990-93), and 6 spots available on the Black Team (birth years 1987-90). Coaching Staff for the 2007 European Selects Tour will be announced shortly. For detailed information on the tour itinerary, accommodations, cost, and inclusions, please click here for the 2007 USJDP Selects Tour webpage

Player Selection Info:
To be considered for this tour, each player must email Mike Gempeler a complete player bio and report. Include current year team and stats, player size, position, family contact info, and coach name & contact number. Upon receipt of completed player report, the USJDP will contact each coach for an in-depth player recommendation and evaluation. Acceptance to these teams will be based equally on character references and player ability.

2007 USJDP Junior Prep Camp

University of Colorado, Boulder
July 1-7, July 8-14 & July 15-21, 2007

4 hours on-ice daily
3 hour daily Weight & Speed Training sessions
4 weekly Showcase Games
Individual Player Evaluation meetings with Camp Staff
First Annual USJDP Top Prospects List Selection & Report
Weekly Strength & Fitness Tests
Junior Hockey Seminars
Recruiting & Placement opportunities

The USJDP has once again secured the top professional, junior and collegiate coaches to direct the 2007 Prep Camp. In addition to the scheduled coaches listed below, we will also be hosting teams and league representatives from the Canadian Central Junior A Hockey League as well as scouts and coaches from many other US-based junior teams.

Week 1, July 1-7, 2007 Staff:
- Restigouche Tigers, MJAHL, Head Coach & GM John Paris, Jr.
- Fargo-Moorehead Jets, NAHL, Assistant Coach Aaron Kinslow
- Fairbanks Ice Dogs Assistant Coach, NAHL, Josh Hauge
- Tulsa Oilers, CHL, & Tulsa Rampage, WSHL Assistant Coach Alec Hines

Week 2, July 8-14, 2007 Staff:
- Atlanta Thrashers, NHL, Head Collegiate Scout John Perpich
- Restigouche Tigers, MJAHL, Head Coach & GM John Paris, Jr.
- Fargo-Moorehead Jets, NAHL, Assistant Coach Aaron Kinslow
- Fairbanks Ice Dogs Assistant Coach, NAHL, Josh Hauge
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Kyle Gustafson
- Carleton College Head Coach Tom Lenox

Week 3, July 15-21, 2007 Staff:
- Atlanta Thrashers, NHL, Head Collegiate Scout John Perpich
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Brian Pellerin
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Kyle Gustafson
- Carleton College Head Coach Tom Lenox
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Head Scout Matt Bardsley

*The Junior Prep Camp is for current year Junior A-B and Midget/Bantam AA-AAA players only.

REGISTER Online Today! Or call us directly at 303.964.0929 to register over the phone. The 2007 Prep Camp is filling up fast so please don't miss out and REGISTER Today!

Summer Hockey Camps in the Boise/McCall Area

Ice Hockey Camps currently scheduled for Boise (Idaho IceWorld):

• July 23-27, 2007; Mylymok Hockey Camp- email: mylymokcamps@aol.com
• August 6-10, 2007; Rocky Mountain Hockey Schools- www.rmhshockey.com

Ice Hockey Camps currently scheduled for McCall (Manchester Ice Arena):

• July 23-27, 2007; Rocky Mountain Hockey Schools- www.rmhshockey.com
• August 16-19, 2007; Mylymok Hockey Camp- email: mylymokcamps@aol.com
  

Summer events

What type of events would you like to see offered from coaches to help develop your hockey skills?

a. Summer clinics - check www.jrsteelheads.com for summer clinics with Jeremy Mylymok.
b. Dry land drills (Plyometrics, stick handling, shooting, etc).
c. Pond Hockey event (rent ice and play).
etc......