Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE Hockey Club will open their 2012 Western Hockey League Training Camp Wednesday, August 29 at 9:15 am.  This year’s Training Camp will once again combine rookie-aged players (players born in 1997), with veteran players (players born in 1992 to 1996).  All ice sessions will take place at Western Financial Place.

“Training Camp is an exciting start to the season.  The camp provides the opportunity for our coaches and scouting staff to see and evaluate our recently drafted players, while monitoring the progress of our veteran and list players.  With a smaller number of athletes attending camp, we expect the competition level to be very high,” commented Director of Scouting Garnet Kazuik.

A total of 64 are expected to participate in Training Camp, including 17 returning players.  All Training Camp sessions will be open to the public.  

2012 Kootenay ICE Training Camp Schedule

Wednesday, August 29           Prospect Session                      9:15 am – 10:30 am

                                           Veterans Practice                   10:45 am – 12:00 pm

                                           Goalies Session                        2:00 pm – 3:00 pm                                                  

                                            Prospect Session                      3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Thursday, August 30                  Team Blue Practice                         9:15 am - 10:30 am

                                               Team White vs. Team Black       11:00 am – 1:00 pm

                                               Team White Practice                        5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

                                               Team Blue vs. Team Black            6:45 pm – 8:45 pm

Friday, August 31                    Team Black                                        9:00 am - 10:15 am

                                            Team Blue vs. Team White         10:45 am – 12:45 pm

                                             Goaltenders Specialty Session           3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

                                             Team Black vs. Team Blue                6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday, September 1          Team White vs. Team Black         9:00 am – 11:00 am

                                           Team Blue vs. Team White           2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Sunday, September 2             United Way Intrasquad Game      12:00 pm – 2:30 pm