TheRink News Update

30January, 2019

January Edition 2019

                           January Edition, 2019

Morgan Geekie
CHARLOTTE CHECKERS- AHL

Morgan Geekie, a product from Strathclair, Manitoba, is entering his first full pro season in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Charlotte Checkers. Geekie was a 3rd Round pick by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Morgan spent his junior career in the WHL playing for the Tri-City Americans.

Morgan trains in our Pro Group during the summer with our Rink Professionals.

Mark Liwiski
KELOWNA ROCKETS- W HL

Mark Liwiski is in the midst of his first full major junior season, suiting up for the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Mark, who resides in Dauphin, Manitoba was originally a 3rd round draft pick of the Everett Silvertips but was dealt to Kelowna this past off-season. Prior to this season, Liwiski spent time with the OCN Blizzard of the MJHL and played midget hockey out of Parkland for the Rangers.

Mark trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Colin Burston
BROWN UNIVERSITY - NCAA Div. I

Colin Burston is currently in his second season with Brown University in the ECAC of the NCAA. Burston, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, scored his first career collegiate goal this past month. Before attending Brown University, Colin spent time time both in the USHL with the Fargo Force, and than in the BCHL with the Wenatchee Wild. Burston played his Midget hockey out of Wilcox, Saskatchewan with the Notre Dame Hounds program.



Colin trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Nakodan Greyeyes
DAUPHIN KINGS - MJHL

Nakodan Greyeyes is playing in his first year of junior hockey with the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). Greyeyes is a graduate of the Rink Hockey Academy where he spent the last last two seasons a part of the Midget Prep team. In 2016, Nakodan was a 6th round pick (117 overall) by the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL, and was a 6th overall pick in the 
MJHL Draft by the OCN Blizzard.

Nakodan trains in our R1 Junior group in the summer months.

Kayla Friesen
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY- NCAA Div. I

Kayla Friesen is currently in the middle of her third season at St. Cloud State University. This season she had the honour of being named team captain. Before attending SCSU to play for the Huskies, Kayla attended St. Mary's Academy playing for their Prep program. Kayla has also represented  Team Canada in the past by playing in the 2016 IIHF World Under-18 Championships. 

Kayla trains in our Female R1 Group during the summer.

Canada Winter Games Shout Outs!

The Rink is proud to have an excellent representation of players that will be participating in the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta. The rosters for the games were named this past month and we want to wish the following players the best of luck!

Team Maniotba U18 Female- Rebecca Thiessen,  Karine Sandilands, Olivia Cvar and Rorie Ringor. 

Team Manitoba U16 Male- Cole Assailly, Aidan Brook, Tayem Gislason, Carson Lambos, Rory Neill, Hudson Thornton, Eric Alarie, Skyler Bruce, Trent Crane, Conor Geekie, Cabrel Labossiere and Justin Lies.

We're Moving!
We are excited to be moving to our new home this coming April for the launch of our Spring Programs!

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28November, 2018

November Edition 2018

                           November Edition, 2018

Brendan Harms
GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS - ECHL

Brendan Harms, a product from Steinbach, Manitoba, is entering his 2nd full season in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) most recently with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, whom Brendan was traded to from the Utah Grizzles. Harms is a Bemidji State Beavers alumni, spending four years playing in the WCHA, accumulating over 80 collegiate points.

Brendan trains in our Pro Group during the summer with our Rink Professionals.

Josh Curtis
PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS- W HL

Josh Curtis is entering his third full year of major junior hockey, suiting up for the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Josh spent his playing career with the Winnipeg Blues and Winnipeg Wild, before making the jump to play in the Western League full time. This past September, Josh had the honour of being named 2018/19 team captain for the Cougars.


Josh trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Brayden Pawluk
VIRDEN OIL CAPITALS - MJHL

Brayden Pawluk is currently in the midst of his second season with the Virden Oil Capitals of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). The Teulon, Manitoba native spent a season in the United States playing for the Elite AAA Program prior to joining Virden last season to start his junior career. Brayden spent his Bantam and Midget hockey playing for the Interlake Lightning.

Brayden trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Ryan Brennan
WINNIPEG WILD - MMHL

Ryan Brennan is currently entering his first season of Midget Hockey suiting up for the Winnipeg Wild of the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey league (MMHL). Ryan is entering provincial AAA after a really successful Midget City season where he lead all defensemen in scoring. He and the Winnipeg Monarchs also claimed the WCML Championship last season.

Ryan trains in our R1 Junior Prep group in the summer months.

Olivia Cvar
BALMORAL HALL BLAZERS- JWHL

Olivia Cvar, a product of Gimli, Manitoba plays for the Balmoral Hall Blazers of the Junior Women's Hockey League (JWHL). Olivia is in her third season with the Blazers, and her recent success on the ice, has earned herself a scholarship to play at St. Cloud State University for the Huskies. Olivia plans to start her NCAA career next year, the 2019-2020 season.


Olivia trains in our Female R1 Group during the summer.

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31October, 2018

October Edition 2018

                           October Edition, 2018

Eric Fehr
MINNESOTA WILD - NHL

Eric Fehr, a product from Winkler, Manitoba, is entering his 14th season in the National Hockey League (NHL) having recently signed a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Wild. Fehr won a Stanley Cup back in 2016 while a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Eric has also spent time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks and the Washington Capitals, the team who drafted him 18th overall in 2003. 

Eric takes part in 1v1 sessions with our Rink Professionals during the months of Summer .

Anthony Kehrer
SIOUX CITY MUSKETEERS-  USHL

Anthony Kehrer  is entering his first full year of junior hockey, suiting up for the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). Anthony has spent his last two seasons of hockey playing at the Rink Hockey Academy of the CSSHL. Recently, Anthony has made a verbal commitment to play his college hockey at the University of Wisconsin.

Anthony trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Jayden McCarthy
WINKLER FLYERS - MJHL

Jayden McCarthy is currently entering his first full season with the Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). McCarthy spent his last two seasons playing for for the Pembina Valley Hawks of the MMHL. The Morris, Manitoba native was a 6th round pick (#125 overall) by the Red Deer Rebels in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft.

Jayden trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Cabrel LaBossiere
EASTMAN SELECTS - MMHL

Cabrel LaBossiere is currently entering his first season of Midget Hockey suiting up for the Eastman Selects of the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey league (MMHL). After an impressive Bantam season with the Selects as a captain, LaBossiere was selected in the WHL Bantam Draft in the 3rd Round (#59 overall) by the home province Brandon Wheat Kings. 

Cabrel trains in our R1 Midget Prep group in the summer months.

Sydney Stotski
EASTMAN SELECTS - MFMHL

Sydney Stotski, who plays for the Eastman Selects of the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League (MFMHL) recently committed to Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. Sydney had this to say about the commitment;

"I am grateful to be given this opportunity to play hockey for Mount Allison. The campus was everything I was looking for and is one of the highest rated undergraduate schools in the country! I want to thank my teammates, teachers, friends and my family for their support and for always being a positive influence throughout the years. Special thanks to Addie, Maggie and all the staff at The Rink.
I am beyond excited to join the "Mountie pride".  I look forward to see what the future holds!" - Sydney Stotski '19


Sydney trains in our R1 Female group in the summer months.

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27September, 2018

September Edition 2018

                           September Edition, 2018

Ryan Reaves
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS - NHL

Ryan Reaves, a product from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is entering his 9th season in the National Hockey League (NHL) having recently signing a 2-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights. Reaves, who is an integral component of the Knights, helped the team appear in the Stanley Cup Final in their first year of franchise existence. Ryan has also spent time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the St. Louis Blues, the team that picked him in 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Reaves also played his Junior Hockey in Brandon, Manitoba, for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League.

Ryan takes part in 1v1 sessions with our Rink Professionals during the months of Summer .

Seth Jarvis
PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS - WHL

Seth Jarvis is entering his first full year on major junior hockey, suiting up for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Seth dressed in 11 games with the Hawks last season as an alternate, as well as spending the full year with the RHA Nationals of the CSSHL. In two years at RHA Seth amassed over 120 regular season points for the Nationals. Jarvis has two goals through his first two games this season in Portland.

Seth trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Cayden Kraus
OLDS GRIZZLYS - AJHL

Cayden Kraus is currently entering his first full season with the Olds Grizzlys of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). Kraus spent part of last season in Olds, after spending his previous two and a half seasons in the BCHL with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. The East St. Paul, Manitoba native spent majority of his Bantam & Midget years playing in Penticton, BC with the Pursuit of Excellence of the CSSHL & NAPHL. 


Cayden trains in Small Group Sessions during the summer months.

Carter Halamandaris
WINNIPEG WILD - MMHL

Carter Halamandaris is currently entering his first season of Midget Hockey suiting up for the Winnipeg Wild of the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey league. Last season, Carter's hard work and dedication with the Bantam 1 Winnipeg Monarchs helped him earn a 4th round (86th) selection in the 2018 Western Hockey League (WHL) Draft. After being drafted by the Everett Silvertips, Carter attended his first training camp with the club this past August. During his time at camp signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement

Carter trains in our R1 Midget Prep group in the summer months.

Jenae Cockerill
BALMORAL HALL BLAZERS - JWHL

Jenae Cockerill is entering her first year as a member of the Balmoral Hall Blazers of the Junior Womens Hockey League. Jenae spent last season with the Winnipeg AA Saints, and will enter her grade 9 season with the Blazers. Recently, Jenae was named to the Hockey Manitoba Under 16 Female Hockey Team who took part in the Swift Current Wildcats Midget AAA Tournament earlier this month.

Jenae trains in our R1 Female group in the summer months.

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29August, 2018

August Edition 2018

                           August Edition, 2018

Travis Brown
WICHITA THUNDER - ECHL

Travis Brown is getting prepared to head back to Wichita for another season of minor professional hockey in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). In his 3 years of pro hockey, Travis has also spent time playing for the Brampton Beast, the Allen Americans, and has played games in the American Hockey League's (AHL) St. John's Ice Caps and San Jose Barracuda. He was also drafted #149 by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Brown has a decorated Junior career as he spent 5 full seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Moose Jaw Warriors and the Victoria Royals. 

Travis trains in  our R1 Pro Group during the summer months.

Tristan Mullin
CORNELL UNIVERSITY - NCAA

Tristan Mullin is entering into his Sophomore year of NCAA hockey at the Ivy League's Cornell University. Last year, Tristan and the Big Red finished 4th in the ECAC division and played in the NCAA Championship Tournament. Prior to joining Cornell, Tristan had an exceptional 4-year Junior hockey career representing both the Dauphin Kings and the Swan Valley Stampeders of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), and the Powell River Kings of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). During his time in Dauphin, Mullin helped the team appear in a Royal Bank Cup Championship Tournament. This past Summer, Tristan attended the San Jose Sharks Summer Development Camp.

Tristan trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Kelli Rowswell
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY - NCAA

Kelli Rowswell is entering her Junior year at Syracuse University. Last year, Kelli was a two semester member of the athletic director's honor roll and also earned herself CHA Player of the Week honours in the month of October. Before joining Syracuse, Rowswell played for the Balmoral Hall Prep Team and served as team captain during her time there. Kelli also competed on the 2015 Team Manitoba U18 National Team and participated in the May 2015 Team Canada U18 Strength and Conditioning Camp. In the 2013/2014 season, Kelli was Awarded the Winnipeg Ice Midget AAA Leading Scorer title.

Kelli trains in our R1 Female College group in the summer months.

Evan Kaufman
OKOTOKS OILERS - AJHL

Evan Kaufman is coming off his second season with the RHA Nationals Midget Prep team, and will be heading to Alberta for the 2018/19 season with the Okotoks Oilers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Kaufman, who resides from East St. Paul, MB, had two very successful seasons with the Nationals, doubling his points and goal total and helping the team reach the finals in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) Championship.



Evan trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Hughie Hooker
WINNIPEG MONARCHS - WCML

Hughie Hooker is coming off a very successful season with the Bantam 1 Winnipeg Monarchs, who play in the Winnipeg AAA Bantam League. The strong play of Hooker resulted in a 7th Round selection (149th) in the WHL Bantam Draft by the Kootenay Ice this past Spring. Hughie was also an Auto-Selection by the Winnipeg Blues of the MJHL, prior to the leagues Bantam Draft. Hughie will be looking to suit up for the Winnipeg Wild next season.

Hughie trains in our R1 Midget Prep group in the summer months.

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25July, 2018

July Edition 2018

                           July Edition, 2018

Patrick D'Amico
NORFOLK ADMIRALS - ECHL

Patrick D'Amico is coming off of his third year of professional hockey playing for the Norfolk Admirals of the East Coast Hockey League. Patrick grew up in Winnipeg and played his minor hockey for the Monarchs and the Wild. Prior to playing professionally, D'Amico had an admirable junior career suiting up in both the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League for four full seasons representing the Regina Pats, the Virden Oil Capitals, and the Winnipeg Saints.

Patrick trains in  our R1 Pro Group during the summer months.

Tyler Campbell
MILTON ACADEMY - USHS PREP

Tyler Campbell has recently finished his third season in the United States High School Prep hockey league serving as team captain for Milton Academy. Prior to his time with Milton, Tyler played AAA hockey representing the Winnipeg Monarchs and was able to capture both a bantam and midget Championship with the clubs. Campbell was also drafted by the Fargo Force in the 2015 USHL Draft. In 2015 Tyler played for the Program of Excellence Team Manitoba. Campbell has committed to playing for the Brooks Bandits of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for next season.

Tyler trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Rachel Teslak
ONTARIO HOCKEY ACADEMY TARDIFF - EWHC

Rachel Teslak has recently finished her second year of hockey playing for the Ontario Hockey Academy. This year, Rachel suited up for the U-19 OHA Tardiff Team of the Eastern Women's Hockey Conference. Prior to joining the hockey academy, Teslak played for the Kooteney Wild in her hometown of Cranbrook, British Columbia. Rachel has committed to play for St. Lawrence University next season in the NCAA.

Rachel trains in our R1 Female College Prep group in the summer months.

James McIsaac
PORTAGE TERRIERS- MJHL

James McIsaac is coming off of his third full season in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League with the Portage Terriers. James, who resides in Winnipeg, MB, was a WHL Bantam Draft pick of the Brandon Wheat Kings back in 2014 (6th round, 120th overall). James was also selected in the 5th round (75th overall) in the 2018 USHL Draft by the Chicago Steel; the team he intends to play for this upcoming season.   



James trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Anthony Sinclair
WINNIPEG MONARCHS - WCML

Anthony Sinclair recently finished his first season of midget hockey with the Winnipeg Monarchs of the Winnipeg City Midget League. Sinclair, a product of Winnipeg, MB, is coming off another strong year which saw him transition from defense to forward over the course of the season. Anthony will look to play for the Winnipeg Wild or junior opportunities this upcoming hockey season. 

Anthony trains in our R1 Junior Prep group in the summer months.

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27June, 2018

June Edition 2018

                           June Edition, 2018

Justin Hamonic
Les Ducs d'Angers - Ligue Magnus

Justin Hamonic recently completed another year of pro hockey with the Worcester Railers of the East Coast Hockey League. Justin announced this past month he will be heading over seas for the 2018/19 season as a membrer of the Les Ducs d'Angers of Ligue Magnus; France's top hockey division. Prior to playing professional, Justin played in the Western Hockey League for the Tri-City Americans serving as captain his last 2 seasons.

Justin trains in  our Pro Group during the summer months.

Max Martin
PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS - WHL

Max Martin recently finished his third season in the Western Hockey League, playing all 72 regular season games with the Prince Albert Raiders. Max was drafted in the second round, 27th overall by the Prince George Cougars in the 2014 Bantam Draft and spent his rookie season with the club. He was then moved to the Raiders and has spent the majority of his career in Prince Albert. In 2015 Max captained the Program of Excellence Team Manitoba, and in 2016 participated at Team Canada Under 17 Development Camp.

Max trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Keyanna & Keyara Lea
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA BISONS - U SPORTS

Keyanna and Keyara Lea recently signed with the Nations #1 ranked female university hockey team, the University of Manitoba Bisons. The sisters are coming off a very successful season in the Junior Women's Hockey League with the Boston Shamrocks. Keyanna and Keyara both won the Aboriginal National Championship in Membertou this past May as well. 

Keyanna and Keyara both train in our R1 Female College Prep group in the summer months.

Brett Piper
THIEF RIVER FALLS NORSKIES - SIJHL

Brett Piper has recently finished his 19 year old season of Junior hockey playing for the Thief River Falls Norskies of the Superior International Junior Hockey League. Piper's Junior career also consists of time with the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Prior to playing Junior, Brett was a member of the Program of Excellence in Kelowna, British Columbia, where he spent three seasons as a student athlete. 



Brett trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Braden Fisher
WINNIPEG MONARCHS - WCML

Braden Fisher recently finished his first season of midget hockey with the Winnipeg Monarchs of the Winnipeg City Midget League. Fisher, a product of Winnipeg, MB, was a seventh round pick of the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft. Fisher helped the Monarchs win the Winnipeg City Midget Championship this past season, as well as played a part in the Winnipeg Wild's playoff run as an affiliate player.

Braden trains in our R1 Junior Prep group in the summer months.

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30May, 2018

May Edition 2018

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Keegan Kolesar
CHICAGO WOLVES - AHL

Keegan Kolesar has recently finished his first professional hockey season as a member of the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves, who are the affiliate team of the National Hockey League's Las Vegas Golden Knights. Prior to playing professional, Keegan had an outstanding junior career playing as a member of the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League, helping the team earn an Ed Chynoweth championship in 2017.

Keegan trains in  our Pro Group during the summer months.

Jonny Hooker
BRANDON WHEAT KINGS - WHL

At age 16, Jonny Hooker finished his first season of junior hockey playing for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League. Jonny helped the Wheat Kings create a big upset in the first round of playoffs against the first seed Medicine Hat Tigers. Prior to junior, Hooker was a member of our inaugural Rink Hockey Academy Nationals Midget Prep team and led division goals that season as well.

Jonny takes part in 1v1 sessions with our Rink Professionals and trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Alana Serhan
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA BISONS - U SPORTS

Alana Serhan has recently completed her fifth and final hockey season as a student-athlete with the University of Manitoba women's Bisons. Alana had a tremendous season with the Bisons helping the team finish first in the regular season final standings. Alana and the Bisons went on to win a Canada West conference Championship and an eventual U Sports Women's Hockey National Championship, which was their first ever national championship in the 21-year existence of the Bisons' program. The Porcupine Plains, Saskatchewan native played for the Melville Fox FM Prairie Fire in the Saskatchewan Female Midget Hockey League prior to attending University.

Alana trains with our Rink Professionals in pre-season preparation skates before the commencement of her hockey season.

Jack Lenchyshyn
STEINBACH PISTONS - MJHL

Jack has recently wrapped up his first season of junior hockey playing for this year's Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions, the Steinbach Pistons. After hoisting the Turnbull Cup, Jack and the Pistons went on to defeat the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League champions, the Nipawin Hawks, to win their first Anavet Cup in franchise history. This win also punched their ticket to their first appearance at the RBC Cup tournament in franchise history. Last year, Jack was a member of our inaugural Rink Hockey Academy Nationals Midget Prep team and was the captain of the team as well.



Jack trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months and takes part in 1v1 sessions with our Rink Professionals.

Eric Fawkes
WINNIPEG WILD - MMHL

Eric Fawkes recently finished his first second season of midget hockey with the Winnipeg Wild of the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey League. Fawkes, a product of Winnipeg, MB, was a second round pick of the Seattle Thunderbirds in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft. Fawkes helped the Wild win the Manitoba Provincial Championship this past season, as well as advance to the Telus Cup Regional final where they lost to the eventual National champions, the Notre Dame Hounds. 

Eric trains in our High Performance Power Skating during the off-season.

Martina Barclay 
WINNIPEG TITANS - BANTAM AA

Martina has recently finished her second year of bantam hockey representing the Winnipeg Titans of the Winnipeg Female AA League while also playing in her second season for the Kelvin Klippers of the Winnipeg Women's High School Hockey League. At age 14, Martina  represented Manitoba by suiting up as a member of the U-16 Program of Excellence team. This year she hopes to represent team Manitoba once again as she is one of 40 players left in the selection process. Next season Martina will be trying out for the Female AAA Midget League. 





Martina trains in our R1 Female Bantam program during the summer months.

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01May, 2018

April Edition, 2018

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Brendan Leipsic
VANCOUVER CANUCKS - NHL

Brendan is coming off of his first full season in the National Hockey League. Leipsic split his first season with the Vegas Golden Knights, and his current team, the Vancouver Canucks. Leipsic was originally selected in the expansion draft by Vegas, but he was traded to Vancouver at the Trade Deadline in February. 

 Brendan trains in  our Pro Group during the summer months.

Cody Glass
PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS - WHL

Cody has recently finished his 19 year old season with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League. Last summer, Cody was drafted in the 2017 NHL Draft, #6 overall by the Vegas Golden Knights. Cody is currently with the Golden Knights' AHL affiliate team, the Chicago Wolves, as they work through their postseason.

Cody trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Garret Browning
JAMESTOWN JIMMIES - ACHA
 
Garret Browning has recently completed his second season with the Jamestown Jimmies of the ACHA. Prior to attending college, Browning had a four year junior career with the Winnipeg Blues of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League; he was able to capture a Turnbull Cup championship in 2014 with the team. Garret is majoring in Computer Science at college as he continues his studies in Jamestown.

Garrett trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Kate Friesen
PROVIDENCE FRIARS- NCAA DIV. I

Kate Friesen has recently completed her third hockey season as a student-athlete at Providence College in Rhode Island. Kate had a tremendous season with the Friars and helped the team finish second in the regular season in the Hockey East Division. Prior to college, Kate played for the Pembina Valley Hawks in the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League. During her time in midget, Kate also represented Manitoba having played for the U-18 Female Provincial Team.  

Kate trains in our R1 College Female program during the summer months.

Tyler Penner
COLGATE RAIDERS - NCAA Div I

Tyler Penner has recently completed his Sophomore hockey season as a student-athlete at Colgate University in New York. Prior to playing college hockey, Tyler had a very successful junior hockey career playing for the Steinbach pistons of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. In his last season with the club, he captained the team and help them reach the Turnbull Cup final. Penner is currently finishing his school year studying business at Colgate University.

Tyler trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months. 

Jackson Keane
PENTICTON VEES - BCHL

Jackson Keane has recently finished his 20 year old season of junior hockey playing for the Penticton Vees of the British Columbia Hockey League. Jackson also spent time of his junior career playing in the United States Hockey League and the Manitoba Junior Hockey league. Next year, Keane will be attending the University of North Dakota playing Division 1 hockey for the Fighting Hawks.

Jackson trains in our R1 Junior program and takes part in 1v1 sessions with our Rink Professionals.

Riley Goertzen
PEMBINA VALLEY HAWKS - MMHL

Riley Goertzen has recently finished his first season of midget hockey with the Pembina Valley Hawks of the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey League. Goertzen, a product of Homewood, MB, was a recent pick by the Swan Valley Stampeders in the 2017 Manitoba Junior Hockey League Draft. Goertzen is also currently listed with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League.  

Riley trains in our R1 Junior Prep program during the summer months.

Rowyn Ringor 
FORT GARRY TWINS - PEEWEE AA

Rowyn Ringor is a long time member at The Rink, being a part of our programs dating back to Spring of 2011. Ringor had even been a member of our Intro to Hockey program when she had first started playing the sport of hockey. Currently, Rowyn suits up for the Fort Garry Twins Peewee team in the Winnipeg Female AA League. Ringor was also able to help her team win silver this past season and also represented the Twins by playing in the Peewee Female Prospects game.


Rowyn participates in 1v1 and Small Group sessions with our team of Rink Professionals.

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01March, 2018

March Edition 2018

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Brooks Macek
RED BULL MUNCHEN - DEL

Brooks is coming off an appearance in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics where he and Team Germany took home the Silver Medal, including a semi-final upset win over Canada. Macek plays for Red Bull Munchen in the DEL, which is Germany's top hockey league. Brooks and his Red Bull team are currently in the DEL Deutscher Meister 2018 semi-finals against Alder Mannheim.

 Brooks trains in  1v1 sessions with our team of Rink Professionals.

Scott Gall
LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY - 
U SPORTS

Scott Gall has just finished playing in his first season for the Lakehead University Thunderwolves. Prior to his U-sports career, Scott was a member of the Winkler Flyers Junior A hockey club of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for four full seasons. As his Freshman hockey season ended earlier in the month, Gall continues his studies in the Business program at Lakehead University. 

Scott trains in our R1, College program during the summer months.


Riley Stotts
CALGARY HITMEN - WHL

Riley, a member of of Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League, is in his second full season of Major Junior hockey. Stotts was traded from the Swift Current Broncos to the Hitmen just before the trade deadline this past January. The transaction was considered a blockbuster trade as it involved seven players in total between both teams. Stotts will be a major building block in a rebuild for the Hitmen. 

Riley trains in our R1, Junior program during the summer months.

Aaron Boyd
PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS - WHL
 
Aaron Boyd has just finished his 4th and final season of Major Junior Hockey playing for the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League. Aaron was drafted by the Cougars in 2012 in the second round, #43 overall, and spent his entire Junior career with the club appearing in an impressive 251 regular season games. This season, Boyd was one of the three overage players on the Cougars roster. 

Aaron trains with our Rink Professionals in Small Group sessions during the summer months.

Kayla Friesen
ST. CLOUD STATE HUSKIES - NCAA DIV. I

Kayla Friesen has recently completed her second hockey season as a student-athlete at the St. Cloud State University. Kayla had a tremendous year with the Huskies and helped them reach the WCHA Quarterfinals. In the past, Kayla has also represented team Canada by playing in the 2016 IIHF Worlds U-18. Before attending SCSU, Kayla attended St. Mary's Academy and played hockey for their Prep program. 

Kayla trains in our R1, Female program during the summer months.

Connor Hamonic
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR - NCAA Div III

Connor Hamonic has recently finished his freshman season of hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, in NCAA Division III. The Winnipeg, MB native, joined the Yellow Jackets after a 4-year career with the Winkler Flyers, serving as team captain for his last 2 seasons. Hamonic is majoring in Business Management at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. 

Connor trains in our R1, Junior/College program during the summer months. 

Michael Ladyman
WINNIPEG BLUES - MJHL

Michael Ladyman is suiting up in his first ever Junior Hockey season with the Winnipeg Blues. Last season, Ladyman played midget hockey with our inaugural Rink Hockey Academy Midget Prep team. Michael has had a very successful season with the Blues, picking up a spot on the MJHL Rookie All-Star Team at the end of the regular season. 

Michael trains in our R1, Junior program during the summer months.

Reilly Funk 
CENTRAL PLAINS CAPITALS - MMHL

Reilly Funk has recently finished his third and final season of midget hockey with the Central Plains Capitals of the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey League. Before joining the Capitals, the Portage native began the season playing 20 games with his hometown Portage Terriers of the MJHL. Funk is also currently listed with the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings.  

Reilly trains in our Portage Development Program during the summer months.

Reece Richmond
YELLOWHEAD CHIEFS - MMHL

Reece Richmond wrapped up his first season of Midget hockey playing for the Yellowhead Chiefs of the Manitoba Provincial AAA League. Last season, Reece was drafted in the 1st round, #2nd overall by the Dauphin Kings in the MJHL Bantam Draft. The Forrest, MB native had a solid season with the Chiefs, helping the team claim a playoff spot. 

Reece trains in our R1, Junior Prep program during the summer months.

Alix Yallowega
BALMORAL HALL BLAZERS - JWHL

Alix has recently finished up her sophomore season as a member of the Balmoral Hall School Prep Hockey team. Yallowega was an important piece to the Blazers that just wrapped up their season a couple weeks ago in Washington. In the 2019 campaign, Alix will be a big part of the leadership group for the Blazers as she will be the only returning player in her Senior year. 


Alix participates in 1v1 sessions with our staff of Rink Professionals and also trains in our R1, Female program during the summer months.

The Rink Player Development
91 Lowson Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0T3
p.204-489-7465
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