Calgary, AB - The Calgary Flames will be hosting their annual development camp for prospects within the Flames organization beginning on Monday, June 4^th. The purpose of the camp, which runs from June 4^th through June 10^th, 2001, is to educate and direct players in their conditioning programs. Training sites for the camp include the University of Calgary athletic facilities, Bowmont Boxing Club, Father David Bauer Arena and the Pengrowth Saddledome.

The scheduled training regimen includes a cross-section of dry-land activities and work-outs; including boxing (with Doug Harder), rock-climbing, strength-training and power skating. This year's camp also includes on-ice practices that will emphasize power skating, development of hockey skills and specialized goaltending instruction. The players will also receive instruction on nutrition, strength training, training optimization and sports psychology.

"The commitment to physical and mental conditioning is a philosophy that extends throughout the Flames organization," explains Flames Development Coordinator Jamie Hislop. "We want to give our young prospects a better understanding of the training required to meet the challenges of playing at the NHL level."

"Good training results in good physical conditioning. This benefits both the team and the individual by improving performance, increasing resistance to injury, decreasing rehabilitation time and contributing to the longevity of these players' careers."

Players attending the professional development camp are: