Hockey Hall of Fame - History of Hockey Course
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No one knows the Cup, or the history of the game of hockey, better than Phil Pritchard, VP of the Hockey Hall of Fame and Keeper of the Cup. Join Phil as he takes you through the history of the game you love in our 8-week behind the scenes look at the game of Hockey like you’ve never seen it before.  

NEXT START DATE: January 3 Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats with Phil Pritchard NEXT START DATE: January 3 Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats with Phil Pritchard
MONDAYS 7 pm PT 10 pm ET			TUESDAYS 3 am GMT
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8-week online course Access to SMWW network Resume enhancement Ongoing career advice Class size limited to 30 students

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Why You Should Take the Hockey Hall of Fame History of Hockey Course

True fans of Hockey will relish in the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the history and hidden stories surrounding the game.

Our 8-week online course will NOT be a compilation of recycled stories told countless times before, it will cover the heart and soul of the game through Phil Pritchard, VP of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Keeper of the Cup and Hockey historian.

Phil delves into vivid and affectionate portraits of the characters of the game, sharing first-person accounts and stories never before told. He’ll share the history of the game no one wants to talk about; the lies, corruption, and characters that have stained the respectful game. Life on the road, traveling 200+ days per year with the Stanley Cup quite literally beside him. And he’ll examine the growth of the game, the digital age and what the future holds.

This course will be unlike any other, tantalizing you with the unexpected each week, and ultimately satisfying your appetite for hockey knowledge beyond the common.

If you have a desire to work in the game of hockey, just think how powerful it will be to say you have been taught the history of the game by Phil Pritchard! Or maybe you are a fan who wants to deepen their knowledge or a journalist with a desire for historical perspective.

Whatever your reasoning, if you have a passion for hockey, this course is perfect for you.

What You Can Expect from Our History of Hockey Online Course

When you sign up for our Hockey Hall of Fame course you will interact directly with the Keeper of the Cup, Phil Pritchard via his live weekly interactive zoom video chats. You’ll learn a wealth of information not only about the Stanley Cup but about the various teams and players who have battled to win the cup over the last 120 years.

• Week 1: The Evolution of the Game of Hockey
• Week 2: Growth Beyond Canada
• Week 3: The Modern Game
• Week 4: Traditions, Trophies, Lure, and Superstitions
• Week 5: international Leagues, NHL Going Global
• Week 6: Hockey Hall of Fame and its Role
• Week 7: Preserving the Game at Every Level
• Week 8: The Future of Hockey and How You Can Grow the Game in Your Area

Are you excited yet?!

Meet your Mentor

As vice-president of the Hockey Hall of Fame, one of Phil Pritchard's highest-profile responsibilities is as "Keeper of the Cup", the personal chauffeur and white-gloved protector to Lord Stanley's Trophy. Since 1994 Phil Pritchard has shared in the glory of championship moments, hand-delivering the trophy to the newly crowned champions. And since the trophy is given to each individual player for a day, Pritchard travels in the name of hockey more than 200 days a year!

Since joining the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988 Phil has been instrumental in the museum's growth, including its 1993 move to Toronto and, more recently, the 2009 opening of the new home of the museum’s vast archival collections.

In addition to his responsibilities with the Hockey Hall of Fame, Phil has served for many years on the Board of Directors for International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA) as well as the Canadian Association of Sport Heritage (C.A.S.H). Pritchard is a committee member for the Lester Patrick Award (which selects outstanding contributions to hockey in the United States) and sits on the International Ice Hockey Federations “Historical Committee”.

In 2006, he was inducted into the Sheridan College Hall of Fame and in 2009, he received the Schroeder Award from the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA), the ISHA’s highest honor.

Certificate & Resume Reference:

Successful graduates of the SMWW History of Hockey Course will be sent an SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment. This represents not only your achievements in the course but also demonstrates your personal commitment to self-improvement and the ability to "self-train" yourself for higher positions within the football industry.

In addition to your certificate, you will be given the stamp of approval by SMWW.

Resume Redesign Service

Acquiring the skills necessary for your dream sports career is only one part of the employment journey. Even with the required skill set, you still have to market yourself properly to attract the attention of sports industry employers. 

At SMWW, we’ll teach you the skills you need to thrive AND help you redesign your resume for optimal impact in the sports industry. We’ll help you craft a resume to include your new skills in History of Hockey, include a reference from Phil Pritchard and optimize it to reach hiring managers searching online.

We want you to become the next SMWW success story and will go to great lengths to help you get there!

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THREE MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $399 Or a single payment of $1,195 Includes all course textbooks and access to a web-based classroom. Shipping is additional. PRICE IN   APPROXIMATELY $1195   If we offer an economic discount in your country, it is included in the estimate above. Exact pricing including the discount is shown before you complete checkout. Payment plan options are provided during checkout. PAYMENT METHODS: Prerequisites: Must be 18 or older to participate and have a passion for sports.