Development Model
Development Model The main pillar of The Program is development. In the previous pages, development in the classroom and the strength & conditioning element of the program have been covered very thoroughly. That said, each member who enters the Program is doing so because they have proven to our staff that they have exceptional talent on the ice. As a hockey program, we believe that no two players develop exactly the same way. In addition, we place a tremendous degree of resources into guiding and aiding the development of all members of the Program all 12 months of the season. WES CLARK, Director of Player Development Wes Clark was named the Hounds Director of Player Development in May of 2011 and was the very first hiring by GM Kyle Dubas. In his role with The Program, Wes Clark directly guides the development of all players drafted or added via free agency prior to their formal addition to the roster. Clark stays in weekly contact with each prospect and watches each prospect play live on numerous occasions throughout each season. Clark's experience in the development of present members of the program including Darnell Nurse, Tyler Ganly, Jared McCann, Kyle Jenkins, Michael bunting and David Miller among others. The development of said players shows his tremendous ability to maximize the development of each young man to give him the best possible chance to succeed once he is a part of our roster. Clark's development background as it pertains to skill development, strength & conditioning, and nutrition are unrivalled in the Ontario Hockey League. Along with his position with the Hounds, Wes is a lead on-ice and off-ice instructor with the Athlete Training Centre in Mississauga. He has built a tremendous reputation through his work with some of hockey’s brightest young stars including John Tavares, Matt Moulson, P.K. Subban, and Ryan Strome Clark joined the Hounds quickly after his own playing career. It was during the 2008-09 season he played professional hockey with the Phoenix Roadrunners and Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) while from 2004-05 thru 2007-08, Wes graduated with a B.Sc. in Business Management while playing at the University of Maine. With Maine, he was recognized as Dean’s List student as well as a Scholar Athlete for his strong academic performance. He also participated in 2 NCAA Frozen Four tournaments, and in his final season won the Leading Scorer and Unsung Hero Awards.
RICHARD ROTENBERG, Physiotherapist / Strength & Conditioning Co-Ordinator, Immediately following the OHL Priority Selection, or anytime a player enters our Program, one of the first calls a new draft pick will receive will be from Richard Rotenberg. As detailed in the strength & conditioning section, Rotenberg spends a tremendous amount of time all twelve months of the season to ensure that each player is abiding by proper strength & conditioning routines which will address various areas of weakness and prepare them to best have success with the Program. The Toronto, ON native holds a Master’s in Physiotherapy and Bachelors in Kinesiology along with certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has served as the therapist for Team Ontario U17 the past two seasons.
SERGEY TOLCHINSKY Acquired: 1 st Round, 2012 CHL Import Draft Development Model: Joined Program at 17 years old. Undrafted in June 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Now 5th in OHL League scoring. NHL Status: Free Agent Signing, August 2013, by Carlina Hurricanes Career Notes:
Recorded his 50th point of the season, and 100th of his career on Saturday, December 7, 2013 @ Saginaw .. Named to Team Russia for the Subway Super Series games in Oshawa and Sudbury, ON .. Recorded a career-best 5-point game (2g, 3a) on Saturday, October 19, 2013 @ Peterborough and was named the 1st star of the game .. Recorded his 1st career OHL Hat Trick on Saturday, September 28, 2013 vs Barrie .. Attended Prospect (Traverse City, MI) and Main Camp for Hurricanes 2013 .. Led the entire Traverse City Rookie Tournament in scoring … Represented Team Russia at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Hockey Championship .. Named Cowinner of Hounds Rookie of the Year Award (2012-13) .. Scored his 1st career OHL goal, in his 1st regular season game, on September 21, 2012 vs Plymouth .. Selected in the 1st Round (12th overall) of 2012 CHL Import Draft .. Won a gold medal with Team Russia at the 2012 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge. Scored a hat trick, including on a shorhanded penalty shot to lead Russia to a 7-4 win over Team USA in the championship game. Ended the tournament with 6 goals in 6 games played as was later named to the Tournament All-Star team .. Played 2011-12 with CKSA Moscow of Russian Junior League (MHL) where he had 19 goals and 15 assists to go along with a +17 rating
DARNELL NURSE Acquired: 1 st Round (3rd overall), 2011 OHL Priority Selection Development Model: Joined Greyhounds immediately after being drafted NHL Status: 1st Round, 2013 NHL Entry Draft (Edmonton) Career Notes:
Enrolled at the University of Guelph working towards degree in Business Administration …. Named to Team OHL for the 2013 Subway Super Series (Nov. 21 in Oshawa, Nov. 25 in Sudbury) .. Signed by the Edmonton Oilers to a three-year entry level contract (July 25, 2013) .. Invited to Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Selection Camp .. Named OHL Scholastic Player of the Year for 2012/13 (Bobby Smith Award) .. Voted Hounds “Players Player” (Pete Taylor Memorial Trophy) for 2012-13 .. Named Hounds “Scholastic Player of the Year” (Rome’s/Campbell’s Award) for 2012-13 .. Played in his 100th career game on Wednesday, January 23 @ Sudbury, 2013 .. Named Hess Jewellers Player of the Month for November 2012 .. Named Team Cherry Alternate Captain for 2013 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects game .. Two-time member of Team Canada's U18 program (2012 World Championship, bronze, and 2012 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka, gold) .. Member of Team Ontario (Bronze) at the 2012 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge in Windsor, ON where he was named to the tournament All-Star team .. Selected by the Greyhounds with the 3rd overall pick in the 2011 OHL Priority Selection draft .. spent 20102011 with the Don Mills Flyers of the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
TYLER GAUDET Acquired: Free Agent Signing, December 2012 Development Model: Cut from QMJHL (Gatineau). Signed by Hounds as Free Agent midway through 19-year old season. Signed maximum allowed NHL contract NHL Status: Free Agent Signing, November 2013, by Phoenix Coyotes Career Notes:
Enrolled at Algoma University … One of team’s top scorers in 2013-14 season .. Recorded three point games (1g,2a) on January 26, 2014 vs Plymouth and October 23, 2013 vs Sarnia .. Scored his 1st career OHL goal on Sunday, January 6, 2013 @ Kingston .. Appeared in first game as a Hound on December 14, 2012 vs Saginaw .. Recalled from the Pembroke Lumber Kings on Thursday, December 13, 2012.
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Acquired: 9 Round, 2013 OHL Priority Selection Development Model:.AA hockey until 17 years old. Added to draft list and joined th Hounds at 18 years old. Presently 37 in NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings NHL Status: Eligible 2014 Career Notes:
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Enrolled at Algoma University …. Recorded his 1 career hat trick on Wednesday, October 23, st st 2013 vs Sarnia. Was named 1 star of the game .. Scored his 1 -career OHL goal on Saturday, September 21, 2013 vs Sudbury .. Committed to the Program on September 3, 2013 .. Played the 2012-13 season with the Don Mills Flyers where he had 27 goals and 12 assists .. Named to OHA Cup Tournament (AAA) All-Star team after posting 6 goals and 8 assists in 7 games played .. in 2012 was the Blessed Cardinal Newman (Toronto) high school athlete of st the year (ice hockey, badminton and volleyball) …. 2013-13 season was Michael’s 1 of AAA hockey.
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RYAN SPROUL
Acquired: 6 Round, 2009 OHL Priority Selection Development Model: Played Major Midget for Vaughan Kings at age 16 before signing with the Hounds at age 17. nd NHL Status: 2 Round, 2011 NHL Entry Draft (Detroit). Signed by the Red Wings. Career Notes: Named OHL Defenceman of the Year (2012-13) .. Voted “Best Offensive Defenceman” in 2012-13 OHL Western Conference Coache’s Poll .. Co-winner of Hounds Humanitarian Award for 2012-13 .. Co-winner of Hounds “Red Star Three Star Award” for 2012-13 .. Named Hounds “Best Defenceman” (Mike Desjardins Memorial Award for 2012-13 .. Named OHL Player of the Week for the week-ending February 3, 2013 .. Invited to Team Canada World Junior selection camp .. Named to OHL's 3rd All-star team in 2011-12 season.. Member of Team OHL at the 2011 Subway Super Series (SSM)
COLIN MILLER Acquired: Undrafted. Signed as Free Agent, September 2010 (18 yrs old) Development Model: Played Highschool Hockey at age 16, Junior A (Soo Thunderbirds) at age 17. Made Soo Greyhounds as Training Camp invite at age 18. th NHL Status: 5 Round, 2012 NHL Entry Draft (Los Angeles) Career Notes: Voted “Most Underrated Player” in 2012-13 OHL Western Conference Coache’s Poll .. Named captain of the 2012-13 Hounds on October 3, 2012 .. Played three seasons with the Hounds .. Played in his 100th career OHL regular season game on December 29, 2012 vs Belleville .. Played both Jr. A and High School Hockey before being signed by the Hounds.
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TYLER GANLY
Acquired: 5 Round, 2011 OHL Priority Selection Development Model: Played Major Midget hockey at age 16. Made Soo Greyhounds out of Training Camp at age 17. th NHL Status: 6 Round, 2013 NHL Entry Draft (Carolina) Career Notes: th Enrolled at St. Mary’s College …. Scored his first career goal, in his 109 game on Sunday, January 19, 2014 @ OS. It was the game-winner .. Selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the th th 6 Round (156 overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft .. Named an alternate captain by the Hounds for the 2012-2014 season .. Originally selected in the 5th Round of the 2011 OHL Priority Selection by the Hounds .. Assistant Captain in 2011-12 with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens
RICHARD ROTENBERG, Physiotherapist / Strength & Conditioning Co-Ordinator, Immediately following the OHL Priority Selection, or anytime a player enters our Program, one of the first calls a new draft pick will receive will be from Richard Rotenberg. As detailed in the strength & conditioning section, Rotenberg spends a tremendous amount of time all twelve months of the season to ensure that each player is abiding by proper strength & conditioning routines which will address various areas of weakness and prepare them to best have success with the Program. The Toronto, ON native holds a Master’s in Physiotherapy and Bachelors in Kinesiology along with certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has served as the therapist for Team Ontario U17 the past two seasons.
SERGEY TOLCHINSKY Acquired: 1 st Round, 2012 CHL Import Draft Development Model: Joined Program at 17 years old. Undrafted in June 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Now 5th in OHL League scoring. NHL Status: Free Agent Signing, August 2013, by Carlina Hurricanes Career Notes:
Recorded his 50th point of the season, and 100th of his career on Saturday, December 7, 2013 @ Saginaw .. Named to Team Russia for the Subway Super Series games in Oshawa and Sudbury, ON .. Recorded a career-best 5-point game (2g, 3a) on Saturday, October 19, 2013 @ Peterborough and was named the 1st star of the game .. Recorded his 1st career OHL Hat Trick on Saturday, September 28, 2013 vs Barrie .. Attended Prospect (Traverse City, MI) and Main Camp for Hurricanes 2013 .. Led the entire Traverse City Rookie Tournament in scoring … Represented Team Russia at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Hockey Championship .. Named Cowinner of Hounds Rookie of the Year Award (2012-13) .. Scored his 1st career OHL goal, in his 1st regular season game, on September 21, 2012 vs Plymouth .. Selected in the 1st Round (12th overall) of 2012 CHL Import Draft .. Won a gold medal with Team Russia at the 2012 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge. Scored a hat trick, including on a shorhanded penalty shot to lead Russia to a 7-4 win over Team USA in the championship game. Ended the tournament with 6 goals in 6 games played as was later named to the Tournament All-Star team .. Played 2011-12 with CKSA Moscow of Russian Junior League (MHL) where he had 19 goals and 15 assists to go along with a +17 rating
DARNELL NURSE Acquired: 1 st Round (3rd overall), 2011 OHL Priority Selection Development Model: Joined Greyhounds immediately after being drafted NHL Status: 1st Round, 2013 NHL Entry Draft (Edmonton) Career Notes:
Enrolled at the University of Guelph working towards degree in Business Administration …. Named to Team OHL for the 2013 Subway Super Series (Nov. 21 in Oshawa, Nov. 25 in Sudbury) .. Signed by the Edmonton Oilers to a three-year entry level contract (July 25, 2013) .. Invited to Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Selection Camp .. Named OHL Scholastic Player of the Year for 2012/13 (Bobby Smith Award) .. Voted Hounds “Players Player” (Pete Taylor Memorial Trophy) for 2012-13 .. Named Hounds “Scholastic Player of the Year” (Rome’s/Campbell’s Award) for 2012-13 .. Played in his 100th career game on Wednesday, January 23 @ Sudbury, 2013 .. Named Hess Jewellers Player of the Month for November 2012 .. Named Team Cherry Alternate Captain for 2013 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects game .. Two-time member of Team Canada's U18 program (2012 World Championship, bronze, and 2012 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka, gold) .. Member of Team Ontario (Bronze) at the 2012 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge in Windsor, ON where he was named to the tournament All-Star team .. Selected by the Greyhounds with the 3rd overall pick in the 2011 OHL Priority Selection draft .. spent 20102011 with the Don Mills Flyers of the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
TYLER GAUDET Acquired: Free Agent Signing, December 2012 Development Model: Cut from QMJHL (Gatineau). Signed by Hounds as Free Agent midway through 19-year old season. Signed maximum allowed NHL contract NHL Status: Free Agent Signing, November 2013, by Phoenix Coyotes Career Notes:
Enrolled at Algoma University … One of team’s top scorers in 2013-14 season .. Recorded three point games (1g,2a) on January 26, 2014 vs Plymouth and October 23, 2013 vs Sarnia .. Scored his 1st career OHL goal on Sunday, January 6, 2013 @ Kingston .. Appeared in first game as a Hound on December 14, 2012 vs Saginaw .. Recalled from the Pembroke Lumber Kings on Thursday, December 13, 2012.
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Acquired: 9 Round, 2013 OHL Priority Selection Development Model:.AA hockey until 17 years old. Added to draft list and joined th Hounds at 18 years old. Presently 37 in NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings NHL Status: Eligible 2014 Career Notes:
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Enrolled at Algoma University …. Recorded his 1 career hat trick on Wednesday, October 23, st st 2013 vs Sarnia. Was named 1 star of the game .. Scored his 1 -career OHL goal on Saturday, September 21, 2013 vs Sudbury .. Committed to the Program on September 3, 2013 .. Played the 2012-13 season with the Don Mills Flyers where he had 27 goals and 12 assists .. Named to OHA Cup Tournament (AAA) All-Star team after posting 6 goals and 8 assists in 7 games played .. in 2012 was the Blessed Cardinal Newman (Toronto) high school athlete of st the year (ice hockey, badminton and volleyball) …. 2013-13 season was Michael’s 1 of AAA hockey.
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RYAN SPROUL
Acquired: 6 Round, 2009 OHL Priority Selection Development Model: Played Major Midget for Vaughan Kings at age 16 before signing with the Hounds at age 17. nd NHL Status: 2 Round, 2011 NHL Entry Draft (Detroit). Signed by the Red Wings. Career Notes: Named OHL Defenceman of the Year (2012-13) .. Voted “Best Offensive Defenceman” in 2012-13 OHL Western Conference Coache’s Poll .. Co-winner of Hounds Humanitarian Award for 2012-13 .. Co-winner of Hounds “Red Star Three Star Award” for 2012-13 .. Named Hounds “Best Defenceman” (Mike Desjardins Memorial Award for 2012-13 .. Named OHL Player of the Week for the week-ending February 3, 2013 .. Invited to Team Canada World Junior selection camp .. Named to OHL's 3rd All-star team in 2011-12 season.. Member of Team OHL at the 2011 Subway Super Series (SSM)
COLIN MILLER Acquired: Undrafted. Signed as Free Agent, September 2010 (18 yrs old) Development Model: Played Highschool Hockey at age 16, Junior A (Soo Thunderbirds) at age 17. Made Soo Greyhounds as Training Camp invite at age 18. th NHL Status: 5 Round, 2012 NHL Entry Draft (Los Angeles) Career Notes: Voted “Most Underrated Player” in 2012-13 OHL Western Conference Coache’s Poll .. Named captain of the 2012-13 Hounds on October 3, 2012 .. Played three seasons with the Hounds .. Played in his 100th career OHL regular season game on December 29, 2012 vs Belleville .. Played both Jr. A and High School Hockey before being signed by the Hounds.
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TYLER GANLY
Acquired: 5 Round, 2011 OHL Priority Selection Development Model: Played Major Midget hockey at age 16. Made Soo Greyhounds out of Training Camp at age 17. th NHL Status: 6 Round, 2013 NHL Entry Draft (Carolina) Career Notes: th Enrolled at St. Mary’s College …. Scored his first career goal, in his 109 game on Sunday, January 19, 2014 @ OS. It was the game-winner .. Selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the th th 6 Round (156 overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft .. Named an alternate captain by the Hounds for the 2012-2014 season .. Originally selected in the 5th Round of the 2011 OHL Priority Selection by the Hounds .. Assistant Captain in 2011-12 with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens
