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Message from Sebastian Fortier, President. Dear prospective team:
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Message from Sebastian Fortier, President Dear prospective team: Since OneHockey began back in 2004 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, we have seen our program grow from 6 teams to 106 teams this past year and provide the local area of the tournament with over two million in revenue each year. We have hosted over 10 countries, thousands of youth hockey players, families, coaches and scouts from around the world. OneHockey, is the world’s largest international youth hockey tournament hosting players who are elite and born from 1992 to 2002. The kids who participate in OneHockey are leaders in their sport and leaders in their home communities. As a former professional player, and an active hockey player in my youth, I know how important it is to continually learn new skills and establish experience playing for select teams. Through OneHockey, players are able to learn from others across the country or across the ocean. They are able to play for a select team and make international friendships. For those players who need financial help to participate we are proud to provide a scholarship fund which in part recognizes your sponsorship support. I encourage you to apply with your team(s) and you may be selected to take part in our International tournament and give your players, coaching staff and parents, an experience of a lifetime. I thank you consideration Sincerely, Sebastian Fortier President of OneHockey 2009-10 Board of Directors NHL SpokespersonJean Francois Jomphe President and CEOMr. Sebastien Fortier Vice PresidentMs. Angela King Vice President of MarketingMs. Vonya Womack Vice President of SchedulingMr. Gaetan Fortier Manager LiaisonMs. Mary Gilliland
All About OneHockey • Sebastien Fortier’s father, Geatan Fortier started the Sherbrooke International Bantam Tournament in 1989 that was known internationally as the world’s largest and best organized hockey tournament. Geatan Fortier built this successful international tournament on the vision of improving youth hockey and providing an international forum for learning and friendships. Many professional hockey players such as Alex Ovechkin, Danial Zubrus, Yanick Perrault and many more played in his tournaments. • Geatan Fortier not only provided a stepping stone for international hockey but he provided much needed resources to the Sherbrooke, Quebec community to include athletic funds and scholarships as well as hospital donations for advancements. Improving hockey and improving the community was an important part of his mission. After retiring in 1999, he chose to consult for his son Sebastian, who has taken on the task of continuing his father’s legacy by starting OneHockey International Tournament. • The vision for OneHockey is to establish the world’s best attended international Elite Hockey Tournament in the world. The mission of OneHockey is to bring elite level hockey players, families, coaches and scouts to an event that will provide exposure to different coaching techniques and improve the youth hockey program both domestically and abroad.
OneHockey: An International Invitation OneHockey hosts the best of over 500,000 registered Canadian hockey players and over 450,000 registered USA hockey players and an international community of the best European players, coaches and families as well as former and current NHL players and coaches, prep school and junior coaches. This event is the only international tournament of its kind representing a wide range of ages and demographics. By joining OneHockey you will have national and international exposure. 10 NHL players, coaches and former players have coached with OneHockey in 2008 and 20 in 2009. New in 2010 are the Future Star Divisions (1998-2002) Pre-School Divisions (1994-1997) and the Junior Divisions (1992-1993). Florida team gets ready for another exciting game Florida has become a hot spot for OneHockey and we expect up to 10 teams in 2010
Have coached with OneHockey Craig Ludwig Jean Francois Quintin Jean Francois Jomphe Randy Burridge Normand Rochefort Andy Roach Jimmy Watson Stephane Charbonneau David Karpa John Blue Bill Huard Pierre Sevigny Frank Banham MF Schurman Jim Carrey Daniel Lacroix (played NHL – Current coach NY Islanders) Mike Haviland (Current Chicago Blackhawks Co-coach) Marco Pietroniro (CHL head coach in Arizona) Dan Wildfong (CHL head coach in Texas)
Tournament Rules & Format • By entering a team in our tournament you will receive and experience the following • Opportunity to represent your Province/State or area as each team will get to wear a special uniform with their name on the back. OneHockey only bring the best teams and players to its tournament. Limited to 14-20 teams per division in 2010. • Compete against some of the best players in the world • Experience a first class-tournament as or better organized as any other out there • Play a minimum of 5 games, 15 minutes period, 3 stars of each game. A semi final and final game is played in each division • Player’s package, Jersey, socks, pant cover, hooded shirt, cap, shorts, player’s card, tournament program. • Returning Champs will get to wear a special uniform • Every game is broadcast LIVE on the Internet by Fast Hockey, our • current partner. Games are also available via iPhone. • Exposure to many scouts from prep schools, colleges and universities as well • as Junior programs and the NHL who attend our event each year or watch online. • Get first option on returning year after if your team does well. • Cost per player $295 (with a 17 player roster)
Grow your winter program • By entering a team in our tournament you will own the exclusivity in your area • Own the exclusive rights in your State or Province or region • Schedule your own tryouts through OneHockey and hand-pick the best • Use this as an opportunity to get to know and coach other players from AAA programs in your area • Choose not to host tryouts and hand pick the players for each team by sending a OneHockey invite email (provided by OneHockey). This option is selected by most teams. • Find your program/company or club name printed on the back of the Team OneHockey Jerseys • Select your own coaches, assistants and managers • Schedule team practices in the local rink of your choice • Be recognized on our OneHockey.com website as THE ONLY program associated with OneHockey in your area. • Please understand that only ELITE teams or programs will be selected.
UKRAINE The Druzhba78 Team year 1995 played in the tournament in 2008. The team billeted with local families and enjoyed the 4th of July in Philadelphia. Ivan Pravilov who is the coach of Druzhba78 and the world renowned skating coach who has coached Danius Zhubrus and Alex Ovechkin brings his team to this tournament every year because the level of hockey is one of experienced players. “Who and where my kids play matters since I only want them to play the best.” Ivan will bring another one of his teams in 2009. CZECH REPUBLIC • Dear Sebastien,Our trip was really BIG and BIG experience and good for our domestic position. No team from Czech (last 5 years,only selects!!!! no regular team) brought a 2nd place medal from North American Tournament. No team was had succes but we did..We were :-) - Miroslav Hes, head coach, HC Letni, Czech Republic Sweden The Ballistic Selects year 1993 played in the tournament in 2008. The team billeted with local families and enjoyed the 4th of July in Philadelphia. “Your tournament is first class Sebastien and we will return in 09 with a better team and not lose in the final, but Win this time. Tell every team they better get ready for us” - Sweden coach Germany Berlin year 1995 played in the tournament in 2008. The team stayed in hotel and enjoyed a great tournament. Larry, the coach, told us that he would gather better players in 2009 and do allot better. Germany ended up with 3 wins and 2 losses. • Slovakia enrolled a team in 2008 and did very well for a first experience. They also stayed with local families. • “ We will WIN your tournament with our 1994 team ” – Martin, Head Coach Individual players from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Russia also played in the Tournament over the past 3 years. Many more to come in 09
2010 Pre Event Press Release OneHockey will be hosting our 7th annual AAA Summer Hockey Tournament in Aston, Pennsylvania located just south of Philadelphia in June/July of 2010. The tournament will host over 200 quality AAA teams from all over the world. The 1998 - 2002 will complete from July 1,2,3 & 5 while the 1992-1997 will hit the ice from July 7 10. The OneHockey International AAA Summer Tournament is the number one summer hockey event, with top competition, scouting and networking opportunities for teams, players, vendors and coaches. In 2009, teams and players from over 10 Countries participated. OneHockey is building a reputation on its ability to expose young players to scouts and showcase the most prominent youth hockey talent from all over North America & Europe by recruiting elite players from teams representing different states, provinces, countries and continents. Team OneHockey allows each player to independently try out for a OneHockey named team. This process of developing state, provincial, or regional teams has proven to be a great experience for the players who; are surrounded by top talent from around the area, meet new friends, get exposed to new ideas and receive guidance from new coaches who communicate techniques related to on and off-ice hockey training. This year OneHockey will allow TOP independent AAA winter teams to enter under the OneHockey colors. Each year we attract stronger competition. This type of environment also enables scouts to analyze how a player handles unfamiliar situations, much like the experience on a national team or a pro-team, at a young age. This enables players to play with new teammates and adapt to playing with players of equal or greater skill. We strongly believe that OneHockey will deliver an experience of a lifetime by combining the best players in the world, scouts, top vendors and an exciting environment for all ages. I look forward to watching you in Aston, Pennsylvania this summer. Mr. Sebastian Fortier President of OneHockey
In order to guarantee your spot at OneHockey, please fill out the form below and email to info@onehockey.com or fax to 949-606-0484. We highly recommend you select the best players of your area and put together an all star team in order to compete best. • Team Application • Team Name: • Manager: Email: • Phone: Coach: • State/Province/City Birth year: • Tell us about your team, how it will be put together and why we should accept your group: • Would you like to set up a tryout • More info we should know about your team: • OneHockey will review your application and get back to you shortly. If accepted you will be sent a registration package by Mary Gilliland and steps to enroll your team with a deposit and secure your spot
References for OneHockey (Feel free to contact any of the contacts below and find out for yourself about us) Ice Works GM, Aston, PA • Stephane Charbonneau, SCharbonneau@iceworks.net, 610-497-2200 #127 OneHockey Manager Liaison, Detroit, MI • Mary Gilliland, maryg@onehockey.com, 248-672-3774 OneHockey VP Marketing, Philadelphia, PA • Vonya Womack, vonyaw@onehockey.com, 610-908-7341 OneHockey Massachusetts 1994 Head Coach • Raymond Jacques, RJacques@neschooner.com, 978-265-2361 OneHockey Alberta Key Contact • Wayne Gatza, sawdust@telusplanet.net, 780-399-8912 OneHockey Parent from Quebec, Canada (has attending 4 years) • Jacques Dulude, duludejacques@videotron.ca, 514-362-007 OneHockey Ohio 1998 Coach • Jim Murphy, murphyloot@sssnet.com, 330-465-3513 More references available upon request For questions or proposal acceptance please contact Sebastien Fortier at info@onehockey.com or 888-784-6444 #111