The Avalanche just did something they've never done in franchise history
The camp shows us that part of hockey is giving back to the community, and inspiring the next generation of players.
Colorado Avalanche host first ever youth hockey camp.
Coby Maeir of NHL.com recently covered the inaugural youth hockey camp and what it means for the franchise moving forward.
"At the team's first annual youth hockey development camp, attendees took part in on-ice drills and film sessions with pro hockey players and coaches. Helping the kids on the ice were Avs players
Ross Colton,
Sam Malinski and
Keaton Middleton along with Avalanche Skills Coach Mark Popovic and Colorado Eagles Goalie Coach Matt Zaba. Malinski said he had a great time on the ice teaching the kids and that this camp brought back memories from when he was younger." -Maeir
The camp was created to focus on skill development for the kids as it is not too available in the Denver area.
"Avalanche Youth Hockey Program Coordinators Jackson Woodcock and Jason Baskind said they were eager to help bring to life an exciting new program in Colorado that focuses on skill development. Woodcock said this program came to be with the idea of creating a one-of-a-kind camp experience under the guidance of expert instructors alongside Colorado Avalanche personnel." -Maeir
This camp isn't the end product but a start to increase the coaching and training in the state of Colorado. The Avalanche recognize what it means for these kids, and how creating the right habits early on is essential in excelling at this game.
«We've always been proud of the work we do introducing kids to hockey,» Patrick said. «But this camp is about the next step-developing players who are already in the game. It's exciting to be able to use the resources we have, from our coaches to our players, to really help these kids grow.» -Maeir
Perhaps this development camp will serve as a launching pad for future NHL stars, and hopefully, some of them will one day don the Avalanche's burgundy and blue.
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