Edmonton Minor Hockey - KC Knights of Columbus Hockey - Initiation, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, House and AAA

February 22, 2010
The KC Squires Coaches, Staff and players would like to Congratulate Wyatt Noskey on winning MVP for North Division of the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League. Way to go Wyatt!!

March 31, 2010
Congratulations to our KC Players who made teams with the Alberta Cup!!
Edmonton North Oilers: Jordan Busch, Chance Hopkins, Chase Rylance, Cameron Brezinski, Jade McMullen, Wyatt Noskey, Ryley Rimmer and Thomas Rotundo.
Edmonton South Bruins: Rylee Makowichuk
Click here for schedule and info on the Alberta Hockey website.

March 2010
WANTED!!!
Knights of Columbus Hockey is now accepting Coach Applications for the 2010-2011 Season. Applications will be accepted for the following AA & AAA Teams: Novice, Atom, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget. Interested Applicants should fill out the Coach Application Form (click to download) and submit it to: c/o The Selection Committee
Scan and Email: kchockey "AT" telusplanet.net
OR Mail: 13160 137 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5L 4Z6
OR Fax: 780-457-4528.
Deadline for Applications is March 30, 2010.

January 16, 2010
The REM AA All Star game was recently held and the KC Colts sent 6 players to the game including Coaching Staff because of their first place standing in league play. The players were as follows:
Goal John Ilijoic
Def Eric Bracke
Def Jayson Oleschuk
Fwd Peter Daoust
Fwd Luke Pavlic
Fwd Rylan Taylor
The Game was played In Spruce Grove and the White All Stars, led by the KC Boys, were victorious over the Black All Stars 5-3. The KC boys accounted for 3 of the 5 goals, and Rylan Taylor was selected as Top Forward for the white All Star Team. The Colts current record in league play is 19 wins 5 losses and 1 tie - first place overall.
Way to Go Colts!!!

January 7, 2010
Check out the Oil King's website for a great article about KC's Klarc Wilson: http://www.oilkings.ca/wilson-ready-for-big-role-with-oil-kings-p139917. Klarc, who played for the KC Midget AAA Pats last year, was acquired by the Oil Kings from the Brandon Wheat Kings. Good to see you back in Edmonton!

December 8, 2009
KC Bantam AAA Squires in Action! St. Edmund World School holds an annual two day Kids Care Carnival in support of the Sign of Hope Campaign. Students from K-9 visit the carnival where they can play carnival games, win prizes and buy treats. All money raised goes to Kids Care Challenge. This year we were able to donate $1900.00. An integral component to the IB program is Community and Service, giving back to the community. Members of the KC Bantam AAA Squires/St. Edmund Hockey Academy student athletes donated 25 hours of their time planning, creating, and working the Hockey Shoot Out. Thanks boys, for being an integral part of the Kids Care Team!!!!
Mena Mauro-Paniccia
St Edmund World School
Bantam AAA Squires at St. Edmond World School

Bantam AAA Squires at St. Edmond World School

November 22, 2009
Today, President of Hockey Operations, Ken Rylance announces Communications leads for KC Hockey.

It gives me great pleasure to introduce two exceptional additions to my Hockey Operations Executive Team. Michel Proulx – VP Communications and Noella Paton, Director of Communications. Together, they will be tasked with building and executing the overall Marketing & Communications Strategy for Knights of Columbus Hockey.

Michel has been involved with the KC Knights Southside program where he has coached since 1998. He has been a category director and now serves as President of the Southside association. Michel brings 15 years experience to this new role as VP Communications. His primary task will be to look at developing marketing communications strategies to increase the Initiation base across all parishes. Last year, the Knights Southside Initiation program grew by 35%. Michel will work closely with all parishes and with Noella Paton, the director of communications, to ensure the continued growth of the KC program.

Noella Paton has been working in sales & marketing for the past 19 years within the tourism industry. Her credentials include a Bachelors of Education, Bachelors of Science and is currently in the process of certification in Public Relations (UVic) and Event Management (Mount Royal University) and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in Communications and Marketing to the KC organization. Along with her role as Timbits Director, she is excited to join the Communications Team and work with Michel Proulx in promoting KC Hockey and making it the number one league in minor hockey and providing the best TImbits program in the city of Edmonton.

Ken Rylance | President| KC Hockey Operations
ph: 780.633.7734 | www.kchockey.ca

November 17, 2009
2 KC Hockey Players scored their first NHL goals this past weekend!

October 23, 2009
Our Pats lost 3-0 vs Canada's National Women's Team on October 21st, but they won the shoot-out at the end! It was a great game, and the fans had fun cheering the on National Women's Team in their journey as they train for the upcoming Olympics. More photos from the game have been uploaded to the Photo Gallery.

October 29, 2009
Today, I am proud to announce that Pat Storms has accepted the role of Director - Goaltender Center of Excellence. The addition of Pat is vital to the KC executive team. He will be a key member to the PLAYER DEVELOPMENT structure within KC Hockey Operations. Pat’s mandate will be to highlight the importance of Goaltender Development everywhere inside Knights of Columbus Hockey.

About Pat Storms…Pat is a Hockey Parent, Hockey Coach and Hockey Player through and through. Pat says “Hockey is in my blood and is a sport that equals no other. It truly is the Coolest Game on Earth. Coaching has been one of the biggest surprises and enjoyable times that I have had the pleasure of doing. Being able to work with kids, seeing them develop and appreciating their hard work, is well worth the effort of getting involved. I have coached many levels of hockey, including Pee Wee AA, Pee Wee A, Atom, Novice and Initiation, with various positions of Head Coach, Assistant Coach and Goalie Coach”

Ken Rylance

October 21, 2009 - BIG EVENT!!!
Come on out and cheer on the KC Midget AAA Pats when they play the National Women's Team!
When:      October 21, 2009 - warm-up skate at 7:15, game starts at 7:45
Where:     Clareview Arena
Cost:        $10 Adults, $5 for Youth and Seniors, 12 and under are FREE
This game is part of a series for the National Women's Team, and they've only been beaten by one Midget AAA team so far. Will our KC Pats have what it takes? It should be a great game! Click here to download the National Women's Team Roster.

September 27, 2009
Let's give a warm welcome to our new KC Initiation Director - Noella Paton! Noella is new to KC Hockey but not new to hockey. Coming from Saskatchewan, and growing up in a hockey family, she grew up around the rink doing what she could to be part of the team. She is excited to help new parents and kids entering hockey for the first time learn the ropes, feel part of the team and have fun. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge in Public Relations, Marketing and Event Management and looks forward to being part of the KC Hockey - directors team and helping out where she can.

September 21, 2009
Ever wonder where the players come from on your KC Rep Teams?

In the spirit of improving the Knight of Columbus Hockey Program and continuing to offer the Best City Wide Hockey Development Program in Edmonton…

Today, Ken Rylance, President of Hockey Operations, announced the appointment of 5 exceptional individuals to his Executive team. (click through to the Directors page for contact information)

Tino played for KC hockey, has coached at every level since 1983 including Bantam AA and AAA, he was the President of Hockey Operations in 1990 & 1991 and served for 2 terms as St. Matthew Parish manager. Tino is one of our most knowledgeable and experienced people in terms of Parish growth, structure and operational efficiency. His immediate role within this Executive Team will be to focus on growing our Initiation base and work closely with South Side Knights, Good Shepherd, Annunciation, St Matthews and St Charles to ensure operational alliance.

Barry comes to us from Good Shepherd and brings a tremendous amount of hockey knowledge and experience to KC. He started coaching at Good Shepherd for 2 years. Then rep hockey at KC for 7 years. Barry is now a coach with the St Albert Steel Junior A Hockey Club and understands how to compete “behind the bench” at the highest levels of Hockey. His role within this Executive Team will be to focus on forming and structuring the best coach developmental program in the city of Edmonton.

Dave comes to us from St. Matthews. His Coach Mentorship knowledge is un-matched in the city of Edmonton. Dave has worked with the Leduc Minor Hockey Assoc, Hockey Alberta and the BC Hockey Assoc and has over 20 years coaching experience. His focus will be on the Mentorship Program for all KC Coaches with the mandate to give coaches the tools required to develop our KC players to the next level. His Motto is; “you pick’em – you play’em”. Dave will be working closely with our KC Midget AAA Coaches Rick Swan and Larry Draper, to ensure a clear philosophy alignment with all our coaches from Novice to Midget.

Carrie comes to us from Good Shepherd where she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with Parish alignment inside KC. She is one of our most experienced people in terms of working as “ONE KC”. Her immediate role within this Executive Team will be to focus on Parish Alignment in terms of offering the best hockey program in Edmonton under “ONE KC Structure” and work closely with South Side Knights, Good Shepherd, Annunciation, St Matthews and St Charles to ensure structural alliance.

Jerome comes to us from St. Matthews and has a proven track record in player development that has been successfully repeated year over year. He brings a load of hockey knowledge and experience to our Executive Team and wants to see KC back on top at every level. Jerome lives and breathes Hockey and understands what players NEED to do to get to the highest level of their Hockey Career. His role within this Executive Team will be to focus on forming and structuring the best player developmental program in the city of Edmonton.

August 14, 2009
Knights of Columbus Hockey has a new President - please welcome Ken Rylance!

June 22, 2009
Today, The KC Board of Directors announce they are expanding their "A" Program and will add the NOVICE tier 1 program into the Knights of Columbus Athletics Clubs “Rep Program” effective immediately. See the Novice Knights page for details!

June 18, 2009
Online Registration is now LIVE. Check it out - register from the comfort of your own home. Both Rep and House Players are welcome to use the Online Registration! Rep Conditioning and Tryout Camps can be registered and paid for online.

Pay with Visa or MasterCard. Click through to the Registration page for information.

June 12, 2009
2009-2010 Coaches for the rep program have been announced. See Rep Hockey Program for details.

April 21, 2009
Congratulations to all of the award and graduating midget ring recipients at this year's KC Banquet! Details are on our News & Events page. Click through to the Photo Gallery page to view download photos.

April 8, 2009
Sale! Sale! Sale! Lots of equipment for sale - must go! Check with Ron at 780-457-4529 for newly reduced prices.
Equipment room hours: Saturday 10:00am to 12:00pm, Wednesday 7:30pm to 9:00pm.
Closed: June 13, 2009 to July 10th, re-opening on July 11, 2009.

April 8, 2009
Congratulations to our '94 players who were chosen to participate in the Alberta Cup! Cole Grekul will be competing for Edmonton South. Marko Pavlic, Shaun MacPherson, and Dalen Mimeault will be competing for Edmonton North. All four players played with the KC Bantam AAA Squires this past season. Eight zone teams will compete in a four day tournament format competition in Calgary, while also taking part in an education seminar.

April 8, 2009
Congratulations to the KC Colts for taking home the Silver in the Midget AA provincials! This came after a very successful regular season finishing 1st overall.

April 8, 2009
Coming soon to KC Hockey Clubs - Timbits Hockey is here! Stay tuned for details!

March 16, 2009
Alberta Hockey announced Goaltender Equipment Change for 2009-10 season. Details can be found here (click to download pdf document).

February 26, 2009
The KC Peewee Royals faced off with a team of Croatian hockey players yesterday at the KC Arena. The Croatian team of 10 to 12 year olds (who were sporting some very cool jerseys) has been in Edmonton for a little over a week playing hockey, a little lacrosse, and visiting West Edmonton Mall. The game started with a team handshake, and ended with an exchange of gifts and pizza. See the Photo Gallery for scenes from the game.

February 11, 2009
The Edmonton Oilers have a new online resource for local Coaches - 'The Coach Connection'. Sign up for weekly emails with coaching information, tips and tricks of the trade. Coaches will also be able to participate on message board conversations with other coaches across Oil Country.
"The Edmonton Oilers Coach Connection is a great resource for coaches across Oil Country," said Charlie Huddy, Edmonton Oilers Assistant Coach. "Our coaching staff is looking forward to interacting with the coaches who utilize this system to help develop the skills of young players."
To sign up, go to: http://oilers.nhl.com/encana/coachconnection.htm.

February 2, 2009
The South led the way and were up 4-0 halfway through the 3rd in the 2009 Midget AAA All-Star Game, but the North almost tied it up in the last half of the period. KC's Kyle Harris assisted the North's 2nd goal. The final score was South 5, North 3. See game details here: http://www.amhl.ab.ca/all-stars.htm

January 28, 2009
Our Peewee Royals Team had a very special guest for practice on January 28th - Oiler's Jason Strudwick stopped by the KC Arena to give a little back to his roots. Jason was coached by our own Tino Greco back in 1990. Click the photo for more scenes from their practice...