Credit Valley Wolves Minor Hockey Association

Association History

The 2005-2006 season saw the Malton Ice Bears reborn as the Credit Valley Wolves, keeping intact a modern tradition of the eight Member Associations making up the MHL.

Objectives

Credit Valley Minor Hockey has three primary objectives:

to provide a fun and safe opportunity for children in Mississauga ages 4 to 19 years old to participate in hockey;
to foster the development of hockey and life skills in a positive environment that encourages teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play;
to build lasting memories of teammates, friends and accomplishments.

The development of our players and coaches is fundamental in achieving these objectives.

Our motto embodies our spirit:

"Hockey, for Fitness, Fun and Friendship"

Philosophy

At Credit Valley Hockey Association our fundamental priority is to ensure children have fun and develop to the best of their ability, both on and off the ice. Respect for others and fair play are two key values of the association. The most important element in developing athletes is to provide them with qualified coaches who provide a positive learning environment with clear instruction and lots of enthusiastic encouragement. We encourage open communication as our ability to identify and address opportunities for improvement is supported by the input we receive from our families and players.

Programs and Initiatives

Credit Valley is pleased to offer a “Wolf Cubs” program for players age 4-6. These children play only at Hershey Centre Arena each weekend. The objective is to introduce players to the game in a structured, non-competitive environment. The emphasis of the program is to teach hockey fundamentals in a fun setting. For the first part of the season the program focuses on practicing skating, shooting and passing. Later in the season, games are introduced to provide an opportunity to put the skills that have been developed into practice. Every effort is made to balance the overall skill levels of each team. The game environment matches different lines which are comprised of players with equivalent skill for each game. Every player participates in their own “playoffs” to conclude the season.

Credit Valley actively encourages and supports the continuing education of coaches through in-house coaching clinics and the CHA National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), or the National Trainers Certification Program (NTCP). All house league Head Coaches in Credit Valley must be certified at the "Coach Level" and all "A" team Head Coaches at the "Intermediate Level" under the NCCP. As well, Credit Valley strongly encourages all coaches to obtain their Trainers Certificate. IP Instructors must also be certified under the NCCP at the "Initiation Program" level. All association volunteers are required to obtain Police background checks in order to assume any role with the organization.

The association is very fortunate to receive strong financial support from generous sponsors from the local business community. Sponsors help provide funding for goalie equipment including pads, chest protector/arm guards and gloves to each team up to the age of 12.

History

The Credit Valley Hockey Association evolved from the Malton Minor Hockey Association that was founded in 1949. The first MMHA executive in 1949, consisted of Alex MacPherson, Ron MacNeil, Don Williams and Jack Weech. All of the interest and hard work over the years by numerous Malton citizens paid off handsomely, as thousands of boys participated and benefited from the competitive spirit of and comraderie of minor hockey. Some of the more famous graduates of the M.M.H.A. include, Ron Ellis, Fred and Jack Stanfield and of course Paul Coffey. The president for Malton’s final year of operations was Ivan Elliot. Ivan and his wife Leona were responsible for spearheading the actions that resulted in the birth of the Credit Valley Wolves.

Wolf Cubs Inaugural Game

The Wolf Cubs Inaugural game was played against the Meadowvale Ice Puppies at Iceland on Sunday, November 27, 2005.

Special guest Mr. Johnny Bower "the China Wall," (Toronto Maple Leafs last goalie to win the Stanley cup in 1967) was in attendance.

(Click photo for a larger view)

"A" Team Inaugural Game

Monday, September 26, 2005 was the inaugural game by the Credit Valley Wolves "A" teams at the Hershey Centre. At this event the Mississauga hockey community with representatives from the MHL executive, area MHL associations, Hershey Centre Parks & Recreation, Mississuaga Ice Dogs & Streetsville Derby's welcomed our association.

During this ceremony Ivan & Leona Elliott (past President & VP of the Malton Hockey Asscoication) were presented with our new "A" jerseys as gifts in recognition for their commitment and dedication to Misissauga Minor Hockey. Our Credit Valley Wolves Atom "A" team were the home team vs. the Erindale Spitfires (shown in the ceremonial puck drop with the Ice Dog players).