Monday, April 2, 2012

Bruins 3 on 3 Minor Hockey League Starts Today

The Estevan Bruins are giving minor hockey players a chance to extend their season as they will begin their 3 on 3 hockey league tonight at Spectra Place. There will be games on weekdays throughout the entire month of April.

The Estevan Bruins spent a lot of time in the winter helping out with many activities with Estevan Minor Hockey and they want to continue that into the offseason. Bruins Head Coach Keith Cassidy says "This program was developed to extend the season for the players, and to allow them to play hockey in a fast paced and unstructured environment, which will foster creativity, conditioning and skill development." Cassidy also noted that the Bruins will likely offer more activities for minor hockey players when the season is about to begin in the fall.

There will be four different groups that will be taking part in the 3 on 3 league. There will be a novice group, a atom group, a peewee group and a combined bantam/midget league. With the league being a non-contact league both boys and girls can take part in the league.

Cassidy said there was strong interest in the league as they had about 70% of their spots filled within the first three days. He is expecting some hiccups with this year being the first year the Bruisn have organized the league but he is expecting this to be a very exciting venture for the hockey team.

Along with the 3 on 3 hockey league, the Estevan Bruins will be taking a look at some of next year's prospects next weekend with their spring camp at Spectra Place beginning on Friday, April 13.

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