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Last Month to Apply for Free Goalie Equipment

By Ontario Minor Hockey Association, 07/19/16, 1:15PM EDT

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The program helps support players who dream of being a goalie

The Ontario Minor Hockey Association is proud to announce the relaunch of the Goalie Assist Program presented by CCM Hockey in an effort to support children who have dreams of becoming a hockey goaltender.

Working in conjunction with local minor hockey associations across Ontario, this program will provide sets of new hockey goaltending equipment to loan to 5-7 year old players interested in trying the position. Each set of equipment will be retained by the local minor hockey associations at the conclusion of the hockey season to loan to players in following years to continue the positive cycle of introducing new goalies to the position.

The OMHA believes this program helps break down some of the barriers that may exist for new goalies. Being a netminder is a very unique position in hockey and requires specific equipment that may not always be readily available. A player who wants to be a goalie should not be discouraged for any reason and this program helps alleviate some of those worries. The Goalie Assist Program could be the first time a player is able to become a netminder.

“The OMHA realizes that no hockey team is complete without a goalie and all players should have the opportunity of learning the position if they have an interest in being a goalie," said OMHA Executive Director Richard Ropchan. "The ‘Goalie Assist Program’ helps remove some of the obstacles that exist for new netminders and will help grow the amount of goalies in our sport.”

Associations whose applications are approved will receive a goalie kit that includes youth pads, a blocker, glove, chest protector, stick, hockey bag and coaching resources.

There are limited sets of equipment, thereby it is very important that your Association read and understand the following information package.

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Who is eligible?

  • Any Member Association of the OMHA.

What does the kit include?

  • Youth pads, blocker, glove, chest protector, stick, hockey bag, coaching resources.

How many kits are available?

  • 90 sets.  

If my association is fortunate to receive a kit, how do we receive it?

  • The OMHA will ship the kit to your local minor hockey association.

Photo Requirement

  • Provide a High Res Team Photo (minimum 2 GB).
  • Photo MUST show a player wearing the donated goaltending gear on ice.

What is the cut-off date to register for this program?

  • Friday August 26th, 2016

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