Raleigh, NC (AHN) -  3 Week Free Trial Cam Ward reportedly indicated his willingness to accept added pressure after the Carolina Hurricanes rewarded its franchise goaltender with a six-year deal extension Wednesday. The new deal with a total reported value of $37.8 million is set to kick in at the start of the 2010-11 campaign.Ward, 25, playing in the final year of a pact inked in May 2007, was due to earn $3.5 million this season and was set to became a restricted free agent after this season.

The first rookie netminder since Ron Hextall to capture the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, Ward is expected to follow up on his outstanding performance last season. Last year, Ward landed third in the league in terms of wins with 39 and tied for sixth spot in shutouts (6). His feat enabled him to set a new franchise mark for victories in a season (39) registered by a goaltender. Ward also matched the franchise record for shutouts recorded in a season. Carolina's first-round pick (25th overall) in the 2002 draft, Ward helped steer the Hurricanes to its first-ever Stanley Cup championship during his rookie campaign.In next year's Vancouver Olympics, there is a possibility Ward may see action for Team Canada.The Hurricanes are slated to kick off the regular season vs. the Philadelphia Flyers Friday.

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WATERLOO, Ont. - The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks continued their preseason action as they defeated the Queen's Gaels 4-3 in overtime and lost to the RMC Paladins 4-3 in a shootout. How to Do Hockey Tricks

In the Hawks first game they struck early as Craig Voakes (St. Thomas, Ont.) slipped the puck past Mackenzie Ball (Corbyville, Ont.). The visitors would tie it up with less than minute left in the first period on a goal from Jeff Johnstone.  The Gaels would keep the momentum going, with Chris Murphy (Ottawa, Ont.) scoring just 12 seconds into the second period.  First year Hawk Bradley Jackson (St. Catharines, Ont.) stepped up to score the equalizer and then Jean-Michel Rizk (Dunham, Que.) gave Laurier the go ahead goal. The Gaels, not to be outdone, scored with less than five minutes remaining to send the game to overtime. Team captain Rizk wasted no time, scoring the winner just over one minute into the extra frame. In Laurier’s second game, the Golden Hawks got out to an early three nothing lead on goals from Rizk, Jason Bergeron (Ancaster, Ont.) and Nathan Peacock (Tilsonburg, Ont.). The Paladins would storm back with a power play marker late in the second and then a penalty shot that beat Hawk netminder Jeff MacDougald (Shallow Lake, Ont.) putting RMC was back in the game. A even strength goal from Michael Soros (Ottawa, Ont.) with less than five minutes left completed the comeback for the Paladins. Jeff Oke (Grand Bend, Ont.) netted the game winner as the Paladins goalie Andrew Flemming (Quispamsis, N.B.) shut the door How to Do Hockey Tricks on all three Hawk shooters. Laurier will now embark on a two game road trip to take on NCAA teams from Bowling Green State and Ferris State.  The Hawks will play the BGSU Falcons on Saturday, October 3rd at 12 p.m. and then the FSU Bulldogs on Sunday, October 4th at 2:05 p.m.

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Youth Holiday Specialty Clinics

09/23/09

The Hockey Team Academy has announced our Youth Holiday Specialty Clinics held at our Woburn and Tyngsboro PHD Training Centers.  How to Do Hockey Tricks Up to three hours per day of specialized training in shooting, stickhandling, passing, checking, balance and edges.  Please click here for more information and to register.

Tyngsboro Prime Time League Delayed

09/21/09

The start of the Tyngsboro Prime Time League has been delayed until Monday night September 28th.  If you have not already arranged your payment please log into your account or call 1-800-800-7373.

Adult Ice Available For $150

09/08/09

We currently have 10-11pm blocks available at Ice Huts in Dracut, MA for a great rate of $150 per hour.  Many evenings are available.  To book ice, email Dan Fontas.

Woburn PHD Training Center Fall Programming

09/02/09

We have finalized our fall programming at our recently renovated Woburn PHD Training Center at 470 Wildwood Avenue, Unit #1.  For more information and to register, please click the links for Youth Skills, Adult Intro to Hockey, Adult Total Skills, Adult Shooting Clinic and our new High School Pre-Season Skills Clinic.  Sessions start as early as Sunday, September 13.  Space is limited so register early!  If you are interested in scheduling private or semi-private lessons, please contact Brian Bova by email or by calling his direct line at The Hockey Academy 603-845-1367.

Merrimack Valley JV Hockey League

09/01/09

NEW!  The Hockey Academy will be hosting The Merrimack Valley JV Hockey League at the Dracut Ice Huts from December 2009 through February 2010.  The league features twelve 80-minute games plus playoffs.  Team registrations only please.  Click here for more information and to register.

Fall 2009 Midget Tournaments in Dracut

08/03/09

Dates for our 2nd Annual Columbus Day and Veterans Day Midget Tournaments at the Dracut Ice Huts have been announced.  Don't delay.  Register early.  Last year's tournaments filled quickly!  Click here for more information and to register.

09/10 Fall and Winter Tournament Registration Open

07/24/09

It's never too early to secure your spot in our popular Waterville Valley, NH tournaments! How to Do Hockey Tricks Register now before it's too late.  Remember, many of our tournaments sold out quickly last season.  Dates have been announced for our Octoberfest, Thanksgiving, Deep Freeze and March Meltdown Tournaments. Please click the links for more information.