SAHA Hosts Selection Camp At The Cooler
Over 230 youth players representing six states took the ice last weekend at the Cooler for the SAHA Affiliate tryouts. The 13 year old players (1997′s) arrived in Atlanta with their eyes set on earning and invitation to a week long Developmental Camp in July that will serve as an introduction to the USA Hockey Program for some of the area’s top young talent. The remaining players, who ranged from 1993-1996 birth years, took the ice in hopes of advancing to secure their roster spot at the Southeast District Camp next month in Charlotte, NC, and ultimately a chance to join players from across the country that will compete on teams in the USA Hockey National Camps this summer in Rochester, NY.
The turnout was the largest in the history of the SAHA camp, with nearly 2.5 times as many players as attended the inaugural camp in 2000.
“We are pleased to have an excellent panel of independent evaluators come into Atlanta to help in the process along with volunteer support staff from across the six states,” said SAHA Youth Chair, Lila Holt.
Notable camp alumni include Nashville Predators prospect, Blake Geoffrion, and Boston University standout and Atlanta Thrashers prospect, Vinny Saponari.
The Atlanta Thrashers would like to congratulate all of the athletes who competed in last weekend’s tryouts on a great weekend of hockey and wish the participants who advanced the best of luck at the next level.
