Mr. Beaulieu is currently an assistant coach with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League.

"I am extremely pleased that Jacques has agreed to join Team Ontario as an assistant coach, stated Mike Futa Director of Operations. Jacques has an extensive coaching background in junior and minor hockey and brings a wealth of knowledge to the Under 17 program. I know that he will be a great addition to the Team Ontario coaching staff."

"I am excited and honoured by the opportunity presented to me by the Under 17 Policy committee today. I look forward to working with Team Ontario's head coach Marty Williamson and assistant coach Jason Brooks in the coming months" stated Mr. Beaulieu.

Team Ontario will be participating in the World Under 17 Hockey Challenge being held in Regina Saskatchewan from December 29, 2005 until January 4, 2006.

The Ontario Under 17 Program is a component of Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence and is facilitated through the Hockey Development Centre for Ontario on behalf of their 3 Ontario Branches. The program receives financial support from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. In total, more than 1000 players will participate at regional Under 17 identification camps throughout Ontario this spring.