I didn't expect to see something like this. However Edinburgh go against the trend usually and hire more eastern players as aposed to the majority of NA players the other teams prefer.
Pavel Vorobyev for example
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=9561
and this Head coach is
Dmitri Khristich
http://www.eliteprospects.com/staff.php?staff=4905
Edinburgh Capitals and Ak Bars Academy have formed a partnership with the focus being on providing local talent in Edinburgh and further afield the very best chance to develop in the sport - this is where the Ak Bars Academy is focused.
Ak Bars Academy is a leading Russian Ice Hockey Academy for children of all ages. The Academy’s mission is create a strong foundation for ice hockey development with a holistic approach focused on not only improving their playing ability and tactical skills, but also to support the development of life-management skills, interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
This exciting partnership will concentrate on increasing youth engagement in the sport and the club. With the help of Academy’s expertise, Edinburgh Capitals will offer bespoke training opportunities with hockey camps for young players aged 5 to 17 organized in Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Ice Rink. Proven training methods based on creative technologies and scientific achievements, as well as Academy’s professional coaches’ expertise, will provide a unprecedented opportunity for local talent to connect, share experiences and improve through practices. In addition, there is also the opportunity for youngsters to join international hockey camps and tournaments in Russia to experience what Russian hockey is all about. The Camps will open doors for anyone interested regardless of their skill levels!
Scott Neil, Edinburgh Capitals General Manager said: “We are excited about the future and our partnership with the Ak Bars Academy. At Capitals we are determined to provide our fans with the best hockey experience and we believe the cooperation with Ak Bars will open new doors to do so.â€
Evgeniy Rychkov, Ak Bars Director: “It’s a pleasure to enter into such a promising cooperation! We are really looking forward to supporting and helping Capitals to fulfil their on and off ice objectives. We will constantly refine our processes ensuring that our training methods and coaches excel at the very highest levels. We will do our best to support British youth hockey through the partnership.â€
http://www.edcapitals.com/news/capitals-partnership-with-ak-bars-academy
Pavel Vorobyev for example
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=9561
and this Head coach is
Dmitri Khristich
http://www.eliteprospects.com/staff.php?staff=4905
Edinburgh Capitals and Ak Bars Academy have formed a partnership with the focus being on providing local talent in Edinburgh and further afield the very best chance to develop in the sport - this is where the Ak Bars Academy is focused.
Ak Bars Academy is a leading Russian Ice Hockey Academy for children of all ages. The Academy’s mission is create a strong foundation for ice hockey development with a holistic approach focused on not only improving their playing ability and tactical skills, but also to support the development of life-management skills, interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
This exciting partnership will concentrate on increasing youth engagement in the sport and the club. With the help of Academy’s expertise, Edinburgh Capitals will offer bespoke training opportunities with hockey camps for young players aged 5 to 17 organized in Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Ice Rink. Proven training methods based on creative technologies and scientific achievements, as well as Academy’s professional coaches’ expertise, will provide a unprecedented opportunity for local talent to connect, share experiences and improve through practices. In addition, there is also the opportunity for youngsters to join international hockey camps and tournaments in Russia to experience what Russian hockey is all about. The Camps will open doors for anyone interested regardless of their skill levels!
Scott Neil, Edinburgh Capitals General Manager said: “We are excited about the future and our partnership with the Ak Bars Academy. At Capitals we are determined to provide our fans with the best hockey experience and we believe the cooperation with Ak Bars will open new doors to do so.â€
Evgeniy Rychkov, Ak Bars Director: “It’s a pleasure to enter into such a promising cooperation! We are really looking forward to supporting and helping Capitals to fulfil their on and off ice objectives. We will constantly refine our processes ensuring that our training methods and coaches excel at the very highest levels. We will do our best to support British youth hockey through the partnership.â€
http://www.edcapitals.com/news/capitals-partnership-with-ak-bars-academy