Toronto Bulldogs Program for the Invitational Super Brick Novice Hockey Tournament which takes place annually in Edmonton, Alberta.
The Novice Edmonton Showcase is an exclusive tournament including an elite group of only 14 teams joining the tournament by invitation only. The Toronto Bulldogs are 1 of ONLY 2 clubs from Ontario invited to this tournament.
The Bulldogs are Excited to Announce the 2013 Toronto Bulldogs Edmonton Brick Coaching Staff for the 2003 Age Group
Head Coach: Dave D'Amizzio Assistant Coach: John Winstanley Assistant Coach: Massimo Lamacchia
Any interested players born in the 2003 calendar year that would like to tryout to represent Ontario for the 2013 Toronto Bulldogs team that will be going to the Edmonton Brick Super Novice Tournament must fill out the information form today, so you can be added to our list of invitees which will then be informed of any further information and the tryout dates as they are confirmed.
Like the past Edmonton teams, this 2003 team is not completely pre-selected before the actual tryouts and our Toronto Bulldogs Novice Program is absolutely not affiliated in any way with ANY winter team, winter coach or any winter program whatsoever. Mr. Lamacchia has no child in this age bracket and plays a leadership role in the player/team selection process. The only requirement is that you reside in Ontario.
Everyone is welcome to come out and be part of this most memorable and exciting hockey experience.
Tryouts - Thursday August 16, 2012. Congratulations and Good Luck in Edmonton! This event is truly an honor and opportunity of a lifetime for our players.
Some history on the Edmonton Brick Tournament
In January of 1990, Bill Comrie met with a few of his executives at The Brick Warehouse Corporation and discussed a hockey tournament concept that would be both unique and beneficial to many people for years to come. Bill’s vision was a hockey tournament for players nine and ten years of age that would be international in scope and personal in presentation. He recognized that this age category did not have national presence similar to the Québec Pee-Wee Tournament or the Macs Midget Tournament. “What if we held a summer tournament for this age group at West Edmonton Mall that would combine excellent hockey and a summer holiday for traveling teams?” With this concept in mind, a group of volunteers from The Brick Warehouse set out to organize teams, sponsorships, ice time, and expand upon Bill’s idea to develop a new standard in hockey tournaments. The Brick Super Novice Invitational hockey tournament is recognized as Canada’s foremost hockey tournament and its impact can be appreciated by all those who have attended.
Bill Comrie, although still a shareholder of The Brick Ltd., is no longer involved in day to day operations. For those of us who have had the pleasure of working with Bill, this is yet another fine example of his foresight and entrepreneurial energy. The Brick Super Novice Hockey Tournament is a small part of Bill’s legacy and we are committed to furthering his vision by making this tournament better and better in the years to come.
Hockey players aged nine and ten will benefit from the experience they gained in a world class tournament, and also many charities are the beneficiaries from funds that have been generously donated as a result of this tournament. The tournament began because of Bill Comrie and flourishes because of our incredible sponsors and volunteers. We will always endeavor to keep Bill’s vision of providing athletes, nine and ten years of age, the best possible opportunity to display their hockey skills amongst the top athletes in the world, while at the same time sharing a summer holiday with their relatives and hopefully, new found friends. From all of the volunteers and the Hockey Committee, we wish you the very best of success in this World Class Hockey Tournament. Craig R. Styles, Tournament Chairman