By James Bowler

VIDEO: P.A. Raiders help young hockey players train for future

Jan 21, 2015 | 5:50 AM

The Prince Albert Raiders are continuing a beneficial program to help young hockey players by learning and training with major junior league players.

The Frank Dunn Toyota Future Raiders program has been running since 2009 and it allows kids aged seven and eight to practice drills, and develop skills with current Raiders.

During the first session, forward Reid Gardiner, centre Darcy Zaharichuk and defenseman Colton Heffley were on hand for practice with the young future prospects at the East End Arena.

“It’s definitely an honour just knowing I can help these kids and knowing I can get them to the next level,” said Zaharichuk.

Zaharichuk joked about who he used to look up to when he was younger.

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“Coming from Edmonton, I used to go to all the Oil King games,” said Zaharichuk. “I don’t really like them now.”

Aside from practicing with the kids, the Raiders also handed out mini sticks and signed autographs.

The Future Raiders program will continue next week with Raiders Rylan Parenteau, Gardiner and newly named captain Sawyer Lange joining the kids at the East Hill Rink on Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m.

jbowler@panow.com

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