Players and staff at Hockey Canada's U-17 Development Camp in Calgary. (submitted photo)Players and staff at Hockey Canada's U-17 Development Camp in Calgary. (submitted photo)
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Sting Goalie Coach With Hockey Canada

By Staff Writer
August 8, 2016 - 2:36pm

Patrick DesRocher has been to invited to coach in Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence.

Sting Goalie Coach Patrick DesRocher

DesRocher was in Calgary earlier this month, along with 111 of the top players in the country, for the Under-17 Development camp.

The former NHLer, and current goalie coach of the Sarnia Sting, will be with Team White at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge October 30 until November 5 in Sault Ste. Marie. 66 players will be split into three Canadian teams for the annual IIHF tournament.

The Penetanguishene native received a call from Hockey Canada's Goaltending Consultant Fred Brathwaite about the opportunity, and says he was more than happy to help out.

This will be DesRocher's third season as Sarnia's goalie coach, he also does colour commentary for Sting radio broadcasts on CHOK.

 

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