Jul 7, 2008
Timothy Tabb Signs Dundalk Bulls Ice Hockey Club

The entire Eagles organization want to wish Timmy the best of luck with the Dundalk Bulls. ” I had spoken to Tony Griffin from Dundalk Bulls a couple of times about Timmy, ” Said Keith McAdams,General Manager of the Eagles. “When he went over to Dundalk for a tryout,” he was hurt. We wanted to make sure he had every opportunity to sign with the Dundalk Bulls.”

Dundalk Bulls Web Site: http://www.dundalkbulls.com

Notes:

“The Varkaus Eagles defense have been in hot demand,” said Keith McAdams, General Manager and Coach of the Varkaus Eagles. I have received calls from the ECHL, IHL, Holland, England and Ireland on the availability of our defense.” The Eagles are looking to Sign three more quality defense for the 2008-09 season.

Coaching Opportunities:
European & North American Coaches Wanted for Exchange Program:

The WHA Junior “A” Hockey League, is accepting applications for the position of Head Ice Hockey Coach. The team competes in the WHA Tier III, Junior “A” Hockey League. This is a full time paid position with no benefits. The ideal candidate should be coaching at the junior level, be a former pro or collegiate player who is looking to break into Pro and college coaching as a career. Responsibilities include recruiting of North American & European players, recruiting good student-athletes, practice planning and organization, game coaching, and compliance with all WHA regulations. The management duties include assisting in creating the European Prospect Tourney teams, organizing, recruiting and coaching of the European Prospect Tourney. The Head Coach will work directly with Keith McAdams, General Manager of Ice Hockey Operations and reports to the WHA League office. Interested applicants should immediately email letter of application, resume, and reference to KeithMcAdams@varkauseagles.com

Sunday, July 6, 2008
The Armstrong Sharks Have Signed 2 Players Finland

The Armstrong Sharks have signed 2 players from the SUOMISARJA / FINNISH FIRST DIVISION

Goalie Joni Weckstrom & Defenseman Mika Paalanen, both players had excellent seasons last year & are excited about reporting to the SHARKS & playing in the town of Armstrong.

Head Coach & G.M. of the SHARKS , Tim Ostoforoff says he looks forward to their arrival and the experience they bring with them. We have 3 other European players that are signing this weekend as well our WHA European Camp in July will give us a chance to see other players equal to Joni & Mika, states G.M. Ostoforoff.

Posted by Keith McAdams, General Manager at 12:24 AM

The Varkaus Eagles Hockey Club and the World Hockey Association have formed a partnership and affiliation agreement.
The WHA Eagles partnership will feature the following: Educational & Hockey Exchange Program between North America & Europe. The WHA Eagles have organized a Coaching Exchange Program. We are in the process of creating affiliate agreements with European and American clubs. The WHA Eagles have created a program where European teams can send players to the WHA for anywhere from a month to years. In this agreement, the European Federation and teams will maintain the rights to the players.

The WHA Eagles are moving towards an affiliate agreement with a professional team in the USA. The WHA Eagles will be moving players between the WHA teams and Varkaus Eagles. The WHA will serve as a development league for the Eagles and college hockey teams. The goal of the WHA is to move players into college hockey programs. The WHA and Eagles will do joint tryout camps. The WHA Eagles will operate a Prospect Tournament and Scouting Service. The WHA & Eagles will be doing Joint Marketing & Recruiting in Europe, Canada and the USA.

“The partnership with Varkaus Eagles is a natural fit for the WHA,” Said, Rick Smith President of the WHA. “The WHA was the first league to have a vision for a global hockey. The WHA has no restrictions on European or import players. This partnership gives us a recruiting platform for the WHA and marketing footprint in Europe.”

“The Eagles goal from the beginning was to create partnership and affiliation programs”, Said Keith McAdams, General Manager of the Varkaus Eagles. “The WHA is great situation for the Eagles. The WHA will act as a development league for the Varkuas Eagles. We will work together scouting and recruiting player which will strengthen both programs.”

The foundation of the WHA Eagles partnership is about creating opportunities for kids. The Varkaus Eagles will be providing players from North America and Europe a chance to attend school and play hockey in Europe. The WHA gives European & North American players an opportunity to play hockey in Canada. The WHA Junior League is for players 21 and under. The Eagles plan to announce other affiliate teams in Europe and the USA in the near future. We have interest from around the World to be involved with this concept and program.”

High Lights Of Program:

Recruitment of European Players for WHA.
Development of Affiliation Program for European Clubs and Junior Players.
Educational & Hockey Exchange Program between WHA , Eagles & Europe.
Coaching Exchange Program
Player Movement from WHA to Varkaus Eagles
Joint Marketing Programs
Joint Scouting & Recruiting Programs

The Armstrong Sharks have signed 2 players from the SUOMISARJA / FINNISH FIRST DIVISION

Goalie Joni Weckstrom & Defenseman Mika Paalanen, both players had excellent seasons last year & are excited about reporting to the SHARKS & playing in the town of Armstrong.

Head Coach & G.M. of the SHARKS , Tim Ostoforoff says he looks forward to their arrival and the experience they bring with them. We have 3 other European players that are signing this weekend as well our WHA European Camp in July will give us a chance to see other players equal to Joni & Mika, states G.M. Ostoforoff.

Web Sites:

World Hockey Association:http://www.officialwha.com/

Varkaus Eagles: http://www.varkauseagles.com/index1.html

The WHA is attracting top quality Junior A players from around the world.

If you are interested in playing for the WHA please use our contact page @ http://www.officialwha.com/contact.shtml or you can contact Keith McAdams @ KeithMcadams@varkauseagles.com .