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Hockey Alberta Hosts Prospects Cup Regional Camp in Vegreville
Hockey Alberta Hosts Prospects Cup Regional Camp in Vegreville
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
Zenith Komarniski has spent much of his life playing or coaching hockey. He was happy to behind the bench as Head Coach of the The Grey Storm during the Hockey Alberta Prospects Cup Regional Camp that was held in Vegreville from April 12-14.
The Grey Storm was one of eight teams participating in the regional camp that saw around 180 players compete for a spot on the north zone’s two teams (40 players). There are three other zones in the province and they will also have two teams that will be playing in the Hockey Alberta Prospects Cup that will be held in Red Deer from May 8-12.
There were four regional camps held throughout the province this past weekend. The tryouts were for male players born in 2011 which are registered with a Hockey Alberta sanctioned Minor Hockey Association. A total of nine players with the Vegreville Wranglers attended the regional camp. The players included: Eamon Dixon, Zachary Wiebe, Kipton Rattray, Jace Leliuk, Colton Lawrence, Lennox Carrick, Sebastian Rietveld, Isaac MacComish and Ben Warawa.
Ben Warawa said it was the first camp he had ever attended. He said it was a lot of fun and he like playing with different players, the team building exercises, testing his hockey abilities and making new friends.
Lennox Carrick has been a goalie with the Vegreville Wranglers for the past two seasons, and the Smoky Lake resident said he wanted to attend the camp to gain experience and have fun.
Isaac MacComish said the speed of the game was “really fast” and “very challenging” and definitely “more competitive” than he expected. Besides all of that, MacComish said it was a lot of fun and would recommend the camp to other players.
When Komarniski wasn’t behind the bench he was busy evaluating the players. In his words, “Being immersed in the rink environment, surrounded by players and fellow coaches brings a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Continuing to hone my skills and knowledge, while also seeking out opportunities to share expertise and mentor others, will undoubtedly allow me to leave a lasting mark on the sport and the lives of those I’ve coached. I will keep pursuing my passion and striving to make a positive difference; it’s what truly matters in the end.”
