Brock Hockey Notes July 9, 2025
The latest insider information for Brock Men's Hockey
Brock Hockey Notes connects you with the team by providing timely updates and insider information directly from Coach TJ Manastersky.
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In this issue:
Generals Hole in One Prize of $15,000
About the Generals
Brock Hockey Camps and Clinics
Support the team
Generals Hole in One Prize of $15,000
Tom Salter ‘68 has generously organized the Generals Hole in One prize of $15,000 at our golf tournament on August 28th at Thundering Waters in Niagara Falls.
Tom has put forward the $300 for the insurance that covers the winning prize. In the name of the Generals, we invite all Brock Hockey alumni, friends, and family to contribute to the cause. Contributions above $300 will be donated to the team!
Please e-transfer Tom Salter at: tom.j.salter@gmail.com
Registration is now open for our annual golf tournament on Thursday, August 28th at Thundering Waters in Niagara Falls.
You can purchase tickets as a single or foursome and we have dinner only tickets available.
There are sponsorship opportunities at various levels: Presenting, Dinner, Hole, and Friends of the tournament.
For more information on the tournament and sponsorship opportunities you can view our webpage HERE.
The support of our alumni, family, and friends gives us the boost we need to compete at the highest level of USPORTS Hockey.
It’s always a great day to celebrate 6 decades of Brock Hockey.
(Picture from last year’s golf tournament combining Original Generals with our most recent alumni, the class of 2024)
About the Generals
Brock Men's hockey has enjoyed a rich tradition since 1965 when a group of committed players organized to form our first hockey team at Brock. On the bus to Trent University for the first-ever game they decided our name should be the "Generals" to honour the history of Sir Isaac Brock and the employees at General Motors in St. Catharines who agreed to pay cut contributions to fund the university. We remained the Generals until 1972 when the University re-branded to the Badgers.
Since then, we have been skating on the shoulders of the "Original Generals" to achieve great heights including four appearances in the University Cup National Tournament (2008, 2018, 2022, 2024) and we have had the thrill to watch three players reach the National Hockey League (Logan Thompson, Ryan Savoia, Darren Banks) and Connor Ungar sign a two-year entry level contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Of course, the Generals had the privilege to play with Steve Latinovich who signed with the Montreal Canadiens prior to joining Brock.
Brock Badgers Hockey Camps and Clinics
We are pleased to announce our August hockey development opportunities. New this summer is an advanced camp for the U12/11 and U10/9 age groups and back by popular demand is our summer skills clinic for the U8/7 (2018-2020 BY) age groups.
Advanced Camp (U10 and U12)
Aug 18, 19, 20, 21
8:30am – 12pm
Canada Games Park at Brock University - Map
U12 (2014 & 2015 birth years): Register here
U10 (2016 & 2017 birth years): Register here
The advanced camp is for rep players. Prepare for the upcoming season with professional coaches on the cutting edge of age-appropriate athlete development. All sessions run by Brock University hockey and performance coaches assisted by Brock hockey players.
1.5 hrs on-ice each day: Full ice skills and team play, power skating, & competitive games.
Daily video session that relates to the practice theme. Video sessions are in the Badgers' state of the art locker room.
1 hr off-ice each day: Learn proper dynamic warm-up, movement and coordination skills. Challenge yourself with full body strength, control and mobility.
Free ticket to Brock regular season game including dressing room tour and meet the players
Summer Skills Clinic (U8)
Aug 25, 26, 27
9am-10am
Canada Games Park at Brock University - Map
U8 (2018, 2019, 2020 birth years): Register here
Hockey skills and fun with Brock coaches and players for boys and girls born in 2018, 2019, & 2020. Build confidence in skating, puck control, passing, and shooting.
Free ticket to Brock regular season game including dressing room tour and meet the players.
Please note this is not "learn to skate". Full hockey equipment and stick required.
Support the Team:
We are fortunate to have such a passionate group of alumni, family, and friends who are behind us. Each investment, regardless of size, is crucial to how we create an environment for success and growth. Your support goes beyond just funding the program; it’s about building a foundation for achievement and new opportunities.
Please consider a one-time donation or monthly contribution by clicking the button below:
How your support impacts the team:
$25 - Pre-game meal for a Badger on the road
$100 - Pre and post practice nutrition for the whole team for one week (protein, fruit, yogurt, etc)
$150 - New hockey stick
$500 - Post-game meal for the whole team
SURGITE!
TJ Manastersky
Head Coach
Brock University Men's Hockey
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