Canes Youth and Amateur Hockey (CYAH)
 In an effort to strengthen our involvement in the local youth and amateur hockey community, the Carolina Hurricanes created Canes Youth and Amateur Hockey (CYAH) during the 2006-07 season. CYAH continues to provide sponsorship and presence to the local community in order to grow youth hockey at all skill levels.
CYAH has and will continue to invest physically and monetarily in the local youth hockey community in order to strengthen outreach initiatives. A major emphasis point for the program is to utilize hockey to build personal characteristics such as responsibility, teamwork and leadership while emphasizing the importance of an active lifestyle. CYAH uses the Hurricanes' communication tools to drive awareness, interest and registration in youth and amateur programs.
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News
Carolina Hurricanes Summer Camps
For the 14th straight year, the Carolina Hurricanes will host summer hockey camps in late July and early August.
In-School Program 2011-12 Season Summary
The Carolina Hurricanes In-school Program was chocked full with school visits and program involvement this past season!
In-School Program Letter
Going into its eighth year for the upcoming 2012-2013 NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes hockey club is excited to offer your school an opportunity with the In-School Program.
Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Earn Respect Across North America
Ask any coach, and they know that the Carolina Jr. Hurricanes have one of the best youth hockey programs in the country when it comes to developing high-end talent.
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Youth Hockey Partnerships
 CYAH has brought unity and stimulated growth in the local hockey community through a strong partnership with the Raleigh Youth Hockey Association (RYHA).
In continuing to grow our partnerships, CYAH has added the Triangle Special Hockey Association, a hockey league created to educate, motivate and encourage individuals who have developmental or physical disabilities to participate in the sport of ice hockey. For more information on the CAT 5 Canes, watch this video which was featured on the WRAL news.
With the help of the Carolina Hurricanes and the Kids and Community Foundation, CYAH has added a partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County, forming the Capital City Crew. The Capital City Crew is a new hockey team comprised of 33 kids from different Boys and Girls Club locations from around Wake County who receive the opportunity to learn the game of hockey while gaining valuable life skills. |
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CYAH Initiatives
 Since arriving in North Carolina in 1997, the Carolina Hurricanes have been very active in growing youth and amateur hockey throughout the Carolinas. Each year, the Hurricanes organization makes over 85 appearances through various initiatives.
- Hurricanes In-School Program
For the 2011-2012 NHL season, the Canes Youth and Amateur Hockey (CYAH) team returns to local schools to teach the rapidly growing game of hockey. The CYAH team seeks to provide elementary and middle school students with the opportunity play floor hockey during the school’s normal gym class time. Floor hockey is played on foot in a school’s gym and is easily adapted for students of any skill level or athletic ability. Manning the helm this year as the new Youth and Amateur Hockey Coordinator is former Carolina Hurricanes player, Shane Willis. Shane brings a wealth of hockey knowledge and professional experience to the classroom as a previous NHL player. Combining a proven program with Shane’s professional experience on the ice is sure to provide an exciting and engaging experience for students who are avid hockey enthusiasts or new to the sport. Email shanew@carolinahurricanes.com today to sign your school up for a clinic!
- Canes Street Stormers
The Street Stormers Program works with NHL Street, an initiative created by the NHL to get more youth involved in the game of hockey. Street Stormers provides hockey equipment and clinics to Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA's and other after-school programs so that kids will have an opportunity to learn the game.
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Inline Hockey
The Raleigh area continues to have a great market for all young hockey players even if you don't ice skate! Jellybeans (Cary and Wake Forest), Dream Sports (Apex) and Interskate (Clayton) all have some excellent hockey programs and camps for all ages.
Want to play for your school? ECHO Hockey Series is offering an Elementary School League and some great Learn to Play programs at both Jellybeans locations! Check out, Jellybeans' website or EchoHockey.com for more information.
If you live in the Clayton area, check out Interskate of Clayton for skating camps and times.
Dreamsports is the premier indoor sports facility in the Triangle offering sports leagues in soccer, lacrosse and hockey, track-out and summer multi-sports camps, child development programs, instructional programs, birthday parties and much more. Check out their website for more information. |
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NHL Rules
To learn more about the rules of hockey, download a copy of the NHL Rulebook and master the rules of the game, or visit the NHL's learning center to learn more about coaching strategies in action. |
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Where to Play
Looking for a way to get in on the action? Click here for a list of places to play ice, in-line or street hockey throughout the Carolinas. For more information on any program or event, please call Shane Willis at (919) 861-5425 |
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