Peewee coach takes over reins in Braehead with Glasgow Clan ice hockey stars
dailyrecord.co.ukIt was a dream come true for youngster Hunter Adair when he became Glasgow Clan’s ice hockey coach for a day.The seven-year-old gave the Clan players a spirited team talk and went through the tactics in the dressing room before their Elite League home game against Sheffield Steelers at Braehead Arena on Wednesday night.Hunter, from Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, was taking part in the Clan’s kids’ takeover which saw youngsters invited to take on a variety of roles helping the grown-ups run a game night.As well as a kid coach, there was an announcer’s apprentice, DJ’s assistant, security, merchandise stall, box office and hospitality helpers.
Youngsters also helped promote 50/50 and Shirt Off The Back prize draws and Chuck-A-Pucks.As part of the kids’ takeover night, young people under the age of 16 were given entry to the Clan game for only £1.Hunter said: “I was very excited to be the Glasgow Clan coach for the game against the Steelers.
I told the players if they play from the heart then they’ll win. I go to a lot of Clan games and I’d like to be an ice hockey coach when I’m older.”Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.
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