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BDHMA Hires Goaltending Hockey Development Professional - Goalie Sessions Start Thursday

Bedford Goalie Club Returns! 

 

BDMHA has hired Jack Hartigan of FinnGoalie as our first ever Goalie Development Professional. Jack will work with our Hockey Development Professional Andre Lefebvre to bring back the Bedford Goalie Club which was a successful mentorship and support program for BDMHA goalies for a number of years in the past.

 

SESSIONS START THURSDAY OCTOBER 26th

 

Jack will help deliver the following goalie development opportunities this season: 

  • Thursday Goalie Training for all U11, U13, U15, and U18 goaltenders.
    • NEW THIS YEAR:
      • More Ice & Reps
      • 2 hours of ice split into two groups U11/U13 and U15/U18
      • Team of goalie coaches along with GHDP, Jack Hartigan
      • More shooters provided by HDP, Andre Lefebvre
  • Hockey Canada Goalie 1 Training that is required by one coach on each of our benches (paid by coaches under the new HNS model
  • U7/U9 coaches/team session with GDP, Jack Hartigan – Jack will give each team the goalie gear and will show coaches/managers how it works and express the importance of ensuring someone wears the gear each practice.
  • 1-2 Coach Development Sessions to help them understand how to use goalies in practice and support their needs.
  • 2-3 On Ice Try Goalie Sessions put on by the association this season.
  • 2-3 Off Ice Try Goalie Sessions at the FinnGoalie Training Center. (BDMHA goalies only)
  • Video Review - Teams can submit video of their goalies to Jack. He will cut it up and provide feedback via voiceover on the video.  **Note** Facebook livestream will not work for this as the video cannot be downloaded.
  • Report Cards for all goalies within 30 days of the end of the season so those that choose to do so, can put in some work in the offseason.
  • Goalie Information Page on BDMHA website - Info on where to buy gear, how to fit it properly, and other useful resource information.
  • Assist to Attract, Train & Retain our goaltenders!

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Snide, VP Development. 

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Oct 19, 2023
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New Fundraising Partnership

The Millstone Public House has partnered with the Bedford Blues to provide a fundraising event for the organization.  

Proceeds from purchases made using the links provided will be donated to Bedford Minor.  

 

We would like to thank the Millstone for this wonderful opportunity.

 

Click on the link and add your email to be notified when the sale is live!! https://www.millstone.foodmrkt.ca/

 

Oct 12, 2023
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U13AAA Coaching Update

We are pleased to announce that Graham Schlender has accepted the
 
U13AAA Head Coach position for the 2023-24 season. This is Graham's second time leading our U13AAA program. Graham has been a coach with BDMHA for the last 12 years and brings a wealth of hockey experience.
 
The coaching change comes after Donald MacLean resigned due to a promotion at work that would limit the time he could commit to the U13AAA program. We congratulate Donald on his promotion. 
 
"Graham is a fantastic coach and has been an excellent advocate for our development model here in Bedford," said BDMHA Hockey Development Professional, Andre Lefebvre.
 
Join us in congratulating Coach Schlender!
Oct 6, 2023
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U7 Orientation & Regular Season Update

Orientation October 7/8 - Season kicks off October 21st!

Oct 3, 2023
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Recreation Evaluations - Update

Evaulations start October 6th!

Oct 3, 2023
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Try Goalie Sessions

BDMHA is pleased to offer some Try Goalie sessions to start the season. 
 
Space is limited to 20 goalies per session with first priority given to goalies from within the BDMHA boundaries. If space remains, we'll happily extend the invitation to others to join us!
 
The sessions will be led by Jack Hartigan, professional goaltending instructor.

We will have Pads, Gloves & Sticks for all goalies as well as goalie chest protectors for most.
Each player should come with their full regular equipment bag as they will need most of it. 
We will have volunteers on hand to assist the parents & players in getting the young goalies dressed and on the ice.
If you have your own equipment, you're welcome and encouraged to use it.

Ages and times are as follows:

Saturday, Sept 16 @ HRM 4-Pad
U7 Intro to Goalie 1:15pm - 2:15pm
U9 Intro to Goalie 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Register [Here]
 
Saturday, Sept 23 @ HRM 4-Pad
U9 Intro to Goalie 12:15pm - 1:15pm
U11 Intro to Goalie 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Register [Here]
 
Note: 
  • All registrants will receive an email confirmation when they sign up.
  • Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time of your session.
Any questions can be directed to Chris Snide, BDMHA VP of Development.
Sep 7, 2023
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