Harrington College Icebergs
| Harrington College Icebergs | |
|---|---|
| City | Harrington, Quebec, Canada |
| League | AEHL |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Home arena | Center of excellence, Laval, Quebec |
| Colors | Blue, Black, and White |
| Owner(s) | Harrington College of Canada |
| Head coach | Dan d'Astoli |
| Franchise history | |
| 2005-Present | Harrington College of canada Icebergs |
The Harrington College Icebergs are an independent Junior A ice hockey team for players ages 15–20. The team is affiliated with Harrington College of Canada. The Icebergs are members of the America East Hockey League. The team plays home games at the Kevin Lowe-Pierre Page Ice Arena in Harrington, Quebec.
The Icebergs joined the AEHL for the league's first season in 2005. The team was the only Canadian team with other member teams based in the Northeastern United States. The team was founded with the school in 2005 as part of a unique and elite training program for hockey players based on the Hockey Canada development program. Harrington College is a small, private, All-Boys college designed to provide elite hockey players with a balance of strong education and strong hockey training. The school also fields a number of teams at different age levels, the Icebergs being the top men's level. The school provides education and hockey experience for players aged 13–21. Once players reach the maximum age of Junior A hockey they are prepared to enter other four-year institutions and play at higher levels of hockey such as NCAA, Major Junior A, and Pro hockey.
The Icebergs participate in the United Junior Hockey League as well as exhibition games against college and other junior and AAA hockey teams.
2001 The future founder of Harrington College of Canada becomes president and owner of the Lac St Louis Lions. Having seen too many devoted young players forced to choose between hockey and a solid education, he follows his vision and embarks on a long-term project to marry elite hockey with high level academics.
2002 West Island Hockey Academy (WIHA) is formed to manage the Lions.WIHA forges a partnership with Terry Davies and West Island College. Mr. Davies, an innovator in education, founded five successful colleges including the internationally renowned Class Afloat. Partnership with Mr. Davies allows for the crafting of a new development model for elite hockey players. Players are all required to practice in the morning and attend class in the afternoon. This experimental approach yields what may be arguably one of the most successful development programs in the hockey world.
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