Canadian Tire, the NHL and Stanley Cup® Winner Jonathan
Toews are proud to announce another Canadian hockey first, the Canadian Tire Hockey School, in partnership with the NHL.
As Canada's largest retailer of sporting equipment and a brand steeped in Canadian history, Canadian Tire is who Canadians
trust for their first pair of skates, stick, helmet and pads. Over the past 90 years, Canadian Tire has equipped millions
of first-time hockey players from head to toe.
Canadian Tire Hockey School -
· In partnership with the NHL, Canadian Tire Hockey School (CTHS) will be the
trusted resource for Canadian hockey players, parents, coaches and hockey fans.· CTHS will deliver a full range of tips, drills, training and equipment advice that will help
develop young players as they progress through their hockey career. For example:
*How to lace your skates/tape your stick
*Gear-fitting guide
*Hockey costs, expenses, nutrition
*Coaching and Leadership
*Skating tips, tricks and techniques from NHL experts
· Jonathan
Toews, Stanley Cup® Champion and team captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, has joined Canadian Tire's all-star team, as
the founding member and official spokesperson of the CTHS. Jonathan will provide ongoing content based on his professional
and minor hockey participation.
· Whether
it's to play on a backyard rink or advance in their local house league, CTHS offers practical insights into how to mentor,
parent and become a well-rounded player.
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Through exclusive access to e-newsletters, articles and videos, CTHS will offer members fun and helpful content:
- Kids - Provide the training and information they need to build confidence
and a lifelong enjoyment of the game-Parents - Provide the knowledge, tools and confidence to be the role model for their
children as they develop as hockey players
- Coaches - Provide a guide to developing young hockey players, including
skills, drills, equipment, health and fitness information
- Fans - Provide a one-stop shop to support their hockey rituals,
delivering relevant hockey content, tickets and promotions, and their favourite gear and merchandise
Further developing
a grassroots connection in Canadian communities, Canadian Tire will launch the Canadian Tire Hockey School NHL Skills Camps.
These unique Camps will provide lucky minor hockey players the opportunity to develop and grow their skills through on and
off ice skill development sessions led by experienced NHL hockey experts, with appearances by NHL alumni and coaches. The
first of six Canadian Tire Hockey School NHL Skills Camps during the 2010-2011 season will take place in Winnipeg, MB on September
21, 2010. Details for how to win the chance for your child to be a part of one of these exciting Camps will be available through
www.canadiantirehockeyschool.ca in late August.
Kids,
Parents, Coaches and Fans can sign up for Canadian Tire Hockey School by visiting CanadianTireHockeySchool.ca
