Former Collegians in the NHL, 2011-12

Former Collegians in the NHL, 2011-12 The following 228 former college players have appeared in the NHL this season. Click here to see this article by College Hockey Inc.

Registration is now open for All Global Camps

Registration is now open for All Global Camps: Chicago, Vancouver and Las Vegas Goalies are recommend to register as soon as possible. Global Camps and Clinics are a great tool to gain exposure to Junior, College and Academies throughout North American. Our Camps provide not only exposure but seminars educating on the different rules and the different levels of hockey such as N.C.A.A. eligibility and the truths behind the Junior Drafts . These seminars are hosted by the N.C.A.A. and Junior Coaches and they are open to answer any questions you may have. Don’t make the mistakes many have made-learn about the rules. Players and Parents will have the opportunity to speak to an educational advisor on staff as well . He will assist players and parents by answering your questions about educational and eligibility requirements for N.C.A.A. Hockey. Beware! Do your research as to who attended other similar camps previously. You will find that our camps are well attended by N.C.A.A., Major Junior and Junior A and B coaches and scouts. Global Hockey Camps are not only exposure orientated but also provide information via seminars for both parents and players to help make hockey decisions a little easier. Global Chicago: Global Chicago Dates: May 3-6 (Thursday-Sunday) 3 practices and 4 games. Practices are conducted by N.C.A...A. and Junior Coaches from a wide variety of leagues and levels. A series of mini seminar with be hosted by the coaches. Division: 97 and older Cost: $485.00 Global Vancouver Format: Global Vancouver Dates: May 10-13 (Thursday-Sunday) 1 practice and 4 games. Practices are conducted by N.C.A.A. and Junior Coaches from a wide variety of leagues and levels. A series of mini seminar with be hosted by the coaches. Divisions: 1998-1997, 1996 and older Cost: $345.00 Global Las Vegas Format: Global Las Vegas Dates: Group 1: June 18- 21- Monday-Thursday Group 1: Div. 1. 1998-1997 Div. 2. 1996 Group 2: June 24- 27- Sunday- Wednesday Group 2: Div. 1. 1995 and older 3 practices and 4 games. Practices are conducted by N.C.A.A. and Junior Coaches from a wide variety of leagues and levels. Cost: $485.00 Click here for more information About Global Sports Camps and Clinic Global Sports Scouting Services Inc. has been operating for the past twenty years. Global is proud to be family owned and operated as we approach our 21th Anniversary. The focus has been hosting the “Global Sports Camps” in Burnaby, British Columbia and Las Vegas, Nevada and Chicago IL... Global began as a camp for Junior hockey players and minor hockey players to exhibit their abilities to scouts from teams in the B.C Hockey League. Our Camps allow elite Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget and Junior hockey players to showcase their talents. They do so in front of University and College scouts as well as scouts from all of the various Junior Hockey leagues throughout Canada and the United States. In addition, assortment of hockey academies and prep schools throughout North America attend the Camp. Our goal with these Camps and Clinics is to provide players with the opportunity to exhibit their talents. In addition, parents will receive vital information on possible hockey developmental opportunities.

Ward Named National Team Development Program Director of Player Personnel - Junior Hockey News

Global would like to congratulate Global Coach Peter Ward on his new positions as Director of Player Personnel for the US National Development Team Ward Named National Team Development Program Director of Player Personnel - Junior Hockey News By: USA Hockey Communications Ward Named National Team Development Program Director of Player Personnel ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Peter Ward has been named director of player personnel at USA Hockey's National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich., and will be responsible for the identification, evaluation and recruitment of NTDP prospects it was announced today. "Peter has a proven track record in recruiting the top talent in the nation," said Scott Monaghan, senior director of operations for the NTDP. "We know he will continue to work hard identifying future players for the NTDP." Ward has been with the NTDP serving as assistant director of player personnel for the past three seasons. During that time, he was responsible for scouting the top 14- to 17-year-old players throughout the country. "I am excited about the opportunity", said Ward. "We have a great staff in place and I feel honored to be in the position to continue recruiting the top players in the United States." The Andover, Mass., native has also been involved in the sport through multiple coaching roles with various domestic junior hockey teams. In, 2007-08, Ward served as the associate head coach for the South Shore Kings of the Eastern Junior Hockey League. He also served as an assistant coach for the EJHL's New England Junior Huskies in 2006-07. Ward served as the head coach and general manager of the Walpole Express of the Atlantic Junior Hockey League in the 2005-06 campaign. He was also an assistant coach with Thayer Academy (Mass.) in 2004-05. Ward replaces Ryan Rezmierski, who left to become an amateur scout for the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators.

Past Global Coach now Head Coach in the NHL

Global would like to congratulate Global Las Vegas coach Glen Gulutzan on becoming the Head Coach of the Dallas Star of the NHL. Glen worked Global Las Vegas last year while he was the Head Coach of the Dallas Star farm team in the AHL. Global wishes Glen all the best this upcoming hockey season.

The Coaches Site

The Coaches Site will be hosting a Hockey Coaches Conference at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre in Burnaby, BC. The goal of the conference is to share the experience and insight of professional coaches and experts in human performance with coaches at the grassroots levels. The two-day event will cover various topics including tactical strategies, individual skill development and off-ice conditioning. It will also feature a charity reception for H.E.R.O.S (Hockey Education Reaching Out Society).

The Coaches Site is pleased to announce its line up of keynote speakers. Ryan Huska (Kelowna Rockets), Mike Johnston (Portland Winterhawks) and Don Hay (Vancouver Giants) are all currently WHL head coaches. Mark Holick was named the WHL’s Coach of the Year in 2010 with the Kootenay Ice before joining the Anaheim Ducks as head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. Kevin Constantine has NHL head coaching experience (San Jose, New Jersey and Pittsburgh) and led the Everett Silvertips to the WHL final as an expansion team. Ryan Walter recently led Canada’s National Women’s team at the Women’s World Hockey Championship; the former Stanley Cup Champion was previously an assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks. As Video Manager for Hockey Canada, Ben Cooper has assisted National Team staffs that have won Gold at the World Junior Championships, U-18 World Championships and at the 2010 Olympics in his hometown of Vancouver. Finally, Dr. Saul Miller brings 25 years experience as one of North America’s leading sports performance specialists. He has consulted with athletes and organizations in the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB and PGA.

“We are extremely excited to be able to coordinate an event that brings together talent of this calibre to strengthen the capabilities of the coaching community in Canada,” says Aaron Wilbur, managing director of The Coaches Site. “The potential for amateur coaches to learn from such distinguished professionals will ultimately have a positive impact on young players at all levels.”

The Coaches Site is also excited to announce that representatives from Global Sport Scouting Inc. will be on hand to share the opportunities their showcases provide to amateur players. Global is in it’s 20th year of operation and hosts showcases in Burnaby, British Colombia, Las Vegas, Nevada and this past year expanded to Chicago, Illinois. President Roy Henderson has assisted numerous amateur players in reaching their goal of playing junior and collegiate hockey. Global alumni can be found playing in amateur and professional leagues across North America.

For more information on the 2011 TCS Hockey Coaches Conference, including bios on each of our presenters, visit www.thecoachessite.com or email info@thecoachessite.com. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@TheCoachesSite).

2011 Las Vegas Coaches and Participates-Update

2011 Las Vegas Colleges/Junior Coaches and Participates



Global is pleased to announce the College/Junior Coaches that we will participating at the 2011 Las Vegas Hockey Showcase and Clinic as practice instructors and bench coaches. This list doesn’t include scouts/coaches that will be in attendance to scout the event.


2011 Las Vegas Showcase and Clinic College/Junior Coaches

Paul Kelly- Executive Director of College Hockey Inc.

Walt Kyle-Head Coach-Northern Michigan University- CCHA-Div 1

Dallas Ferguson-Head Coach-University of Alaska Fairbanks-CCHA-Div 1

Joe Shawhan-Assistant Coach-Northern Michigan University- CCHA-Div 1

Bob Motzko-Head Coach-St. Cloud State University - WCHA-Div 1

Tom Serratore-Head Coach -Bemidji State University - WCHA-Div 1

Guy Gadowsky-Head Coach-Penn State-Div 1

Kyle Wallack-Assistant Coach -Yale University- ECAC-Div 1

Campbell Blair-Associate Head Coach- University of Alaska Anchorage-WCHA-Div 1

Len Quesnelle-Assistant Coach-University of Mass. - Hockey East-Div 1

Lance West - Assistant Coach-University of Alaska- CCHA-Div 1

Brian Hills-Associate Coach R.I.T.-Rochester Institute of Technology- Div 1

Mike Corbett- Assistant Coach -U.S. Air Force Academy-Atlantic Hockey-Div 1

Joe Dumais-Assistant Coach -University of Connecticut- Atlantic Hockey-Div 1

Rob Facca-Assistant Coach-University of Western Michigan-CCHA-Div 1

John Rose-Assistant Coach-Dartmouth College-ECAC-Div 1

Brett Larson-Assistant Coach- University of Minnesota Duluth-WCHA-Div 1

Peter Ward-U.S. Team Development Program

Mark Ferner-Vernon Vipers-BCHL-GM/Head Coach

Ryan Papaioannou-Brooks Bandits-AJHL-GM/Head Coach

Mike Butters -Tampa Bay Lightning- NHL- Scout- Helena Bighorns –Owner-AWHL

Kirk Brooks-Tri-City Storm-Owner-USHL

Owen Story-Fargo Force- USHL

Jim McGroarty- Assistant Coach- Lincoln Stars – USHL

Ryan Hardy-Springfield Jr. Blues-GM/Head Coach-NAHL

Brent Agrusa-Chicago Hitmen-GM/Head Coach-NAHL

Bill Muckalt-New Mexico Mustangs-Head Coach-NAHL

Eric Ballard-Fresno Monsters-GM/CO-Coach –NAHL

Josh Hauge--Fairbanks Icedogs- Head Coach-NAHL

Dan Garneau–Chicoutimi Sagueneens-QMJHL-Scout

Bobby Henderson-Langley Rivermen-BCHL-Assistant Coach

Chad Van Diemen-Powell River Kings-BCHL- Associate GM/Head Coach

Kurt Walsten-Sioux Lookout Flyers-SIJHL-GM/Head Coach

Craig Furstenau –Yellowstone Quake-Head Coach-NORPAC

Ross Gale- River City Jaguars-Head Coach-NORPAC

Michael Murphy-Seattle Totems-Head Coach/GM-NORPAC

Scott Allegrini-Valencia Flyers-GM-WSHL

John Olver-- Idaho Steelheads - GM/Head Coach -WSHL

Scott Sparkman-Everett Silvertips – WHL-Scout

Chris Shaw-Nelson Leafs-KIJHL-GM/Head Coach

Gord Gamble-Summerland Steam-KIJHL-Head Coach/Assistant GM

Bill Doherty-Banff Hockey Academy-President-Head Coach-HJHL

Michael O’Rafferty-OHA/Penticton Lakers- Assistant Coach/GM-KIJHL

Fred Dobransky-Pursuit of Excellence-Westside Warriors-Scout-BCHL

Del Pedrick-Norte Dame Hounds- Director of Hockey

Troy Mick- Pursuit of Excellence-Director of Hockey Operations

Fred Voser-SISEC Selects – Owner/Operator

Mike Payne-Fountain Valley School-Head Coach

Luke Beck-Ontario Hockey Academy-Major Midget Heach Coach

More TBA


Paul Kelly, Executive Director of College Hockey Inc. and former Executive Director of the NHLPA has

committed to attend Global Las Vegas Hockey Showcase and Clinic Group 1. Mr. Kelly will be speaking on behalf the six NCAA Divisions 1 men's ice hockey conferences with the intentions of promoting college hockey in North America.


Mr. Kelly was a practicing trial attorney for over 25 years. He has worked at some of the leading law firms in Boston, including Ropes & Gray and Foley Hoag. He has also served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Boston from 1987 to 1996. Global is very proud and honoured to have Mr. Kelly attending f our Showcase and Clinic.

Global Las Vegas-Update

Global Las Vegas is fast approaching click here for more information.
Just a reminder that our Las Vegas Showcase and Clinic is almost less than a month away and it’s not too late to register. Registration is still open for forwards and defense-Register by clicking here.

Dates:
Group 1- June 20-23 2011 (Monday-Thursday)
Group 2-June 26-29 2011 (Sunday- Wednesday)

Format- 3 Practices & 4 games (Practices conducted by NCAA coaches& Jr Coaches) plus mini seminars hosted by the scouts & coaches

Groups:
1. Div 1- 1999-1998 Div 2- 1997-1996 Div 3-1995 ((Goalies sold out group 1, we have a couple spots in the 1995 division)
2. 1994 and older (Goalies sold out group 2)

Global would like to announce the following additions to our practice instructors and bench coaches roster (found below):

Brian Hills-Associate Coach-R.I.T.-Rochester Institute of Technology- Div 1
Joe Shawhan-Assistant Coach-Northern Michigan University-Div 1
Chad Van Diemen-Powell River Kings-BCHL- Associate GM/Head Coach
Brent Agrusa-Chicago Hitmen-NAHL-Head Coach/GM
Gord Gamble-Summerland Steam-KIJHL-Head Coach/Assistant GM

2011 Las Vegas Colleges/Junior Coaches and Participates

Global is pleased to announce the College/Junior Coaches that we will participating at the 2011 Las Vegas Hockey Showcase and Clinic as practice instructors and bench coaches. We will continually update the list throughout the year so check back often-Coaches subject to change, also check below to see who attended last year, you will find that our Showcases and Clinics are very well attended by a wide variety of College and Junior scouts. This list does not include scouts/coaches that will be in attendance to scout the event.


2011 Las Vegas Showcase and Clinic College/Junior Coaches

Walt Kyle-Head Coach-Northern Michigan University- CCHA-Div 1
Bob Motzko-Head Coach-St. Cloud State University - WCHA-Div 1
Tom Serratore-Head Coach -Bemidji State University - WCHA-Div 1
Guy Gadowsky-Head Coach-Princeton University- ECAC-Div 1
Kyle Wallack-Assistant Coach -Yale University- ECAC-Div 1
Campbell Blair-Associate Head Coach- University of Alaska Anchorage-WCHA-Div 1
Len Quesnelle-Assistant Coach-University of Mass. - Hockey East-Div 1
Lance West - Assistant Coach-University of Alaska- CCHA-Div 1
Mike Corbett- Assistant Coach -U.S. Air Force Academy-Atlantic Hockey-Div 1
Joe Dumais-Assistant Coach -University of Connecticut- Atlantic Hockey-Div 1
Rob Facca-Assistant Coach-University of Western Michigan-CCHA-Div 1
John Rose-Assistant Coach-Dartmouth College-ECAC-Div 1
Brett Larson-Assistant Coach- University of Minnesota Duluth-WCHA-Div 1
Peter Ward-U.S. Team Development Program
Ryan Papaioannou-Brooks Bandits-AJHL-GM/Head Coach
Mike Butters -Tampa Bay Lightning- NHL- Scout- Helena Bighorns –Owner-AWHL
Kirk Brooks-Tri-City Storm-Owner-USHL
Owen Story-Fargo Force- USHL
Jim McGroarty- Assistant Coach- Lincoln Stars – USHL
Ryan Hardy-Springfield Jr. Blues-GM/Head Coach-NAHL
Bill Muckalt-New Mexico Mustangs-Head Coach-NAHL
Eric Ballard-Fresno Monsters-GM/CO-Coach –NAHL
Josh Hauge--Fairbanks Icedogs- Head Coach-NAHL
Dan Garneau–Chicoutimi Sagueneens-QMJHL-Scout
Bobby Henderson-Langley Rivermen-BCHL-Assistant Coach
Kurt Walsten-Sioux Lookout Flyers-SIJHL-GM/Head Coach
Craig Furstenau –Yellowstone Quake-Head Coach-NORPAC
Ross Gale- River City Jaguars-Head Coach-NORPAC
Michael Murphy-Seattle Totems-Head Coach/GM-NORPAC
Scott Allegrini-Valencia Flyers-GM-WSHL
John Olver-- Idaho Steelheads - GM/Head Coach -WSHL
Scott Sparkman-Everett Silvertips – WHL-Scout
Chris Shaw-Nelson Leafs-KIJHL-GM/Head Coach
Bill Doherty-Banff Hockey Academy-President-Head Coach-HJHL
Michael O’Rafferty-OHA/Penticton Lakers- Assistant Coach/GM-KIJHL
Fred Dobransky-Pursuit of Excellence-Westside Warriors-Scout-BCHL
Del Pedrick-Norte Dame Hounds- Director of Hockey
Troy Mick- Pursuit of Excellence-Director of Hockey Operations
Fred Voser-SISEC Selects – Owner/Operator
Mike Payne-Fountain Valley School-Head Coach
Luke Beck-Ontario Hockey Academy-Major Midget Heach Coach
More TBA-subject to change

Global has secured the Orleans Hotel and Casino for the Global Las Vegas Showcase and Clinic at very affordable cost-look below. This is a very family friendly hotel that features a 18 screen movie theater, bowling alleys and various other amenities. Click here for more information.

Group 1 room costs
June-Saturday 18,2011-$76.00
June-Sunday 19,2011-$32.00
June-Monday 20, 2011-$32.00
June-Tuesday 21, 2011-$32.00
June-Wednesday 22, 2011-$32.00
June-Thursday 23, 2011-$32.00
June-Friday 24,2011-$79.00

Group 2 room costs per night
June-Thursday 23, 2011-$32.00
June-Friday 24,2011-$79.00
June-Saturday 25, 2011-$79.00
June-Sunday 26,2011-$32.00
June-Monday 27,2011-$32.00
June-Tuesday 28, 2011-$32.00
June-Wednesday 29, 2011-$32.00
June-Thursday 30, 2011-$32.00
July-Friday 1,2011- $79.00

Global would like to congratulate the Helena Bighorns on their National Championship

Written by The Independent Record | Posted: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 3:00 pm
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Among the 70 teams that play Tier III junior hockey in the United States, the Helena Bighorns have no peers.

In a performance as dominating as any they put on all season, the Bighorns overwhelmed the El Paso Rhinos 5-1 on Tuesday afternoon to win the USA Hockey Tier III Junior A national championship. It is the first national title in the franchise's 10-year history.
Helena scored on its very first shift of the game, when Ryan Parkhouse slammed home a rebound over the head of a fallen goaltender. The Bighorns attacked relentlessly, building a 42-22 edge in shots, with the game more one-sided than the final score would indicate.
Parkhouse got his second goal of the game on a power play barely 11 minutes into the contest. Helena's own Michael Sullivan added a pair of goals and four-year team member Nolan Grauer got his first of the tournament. Helena won 65 of the 68 games it played this season, setting numerous team and NorPac league records along the way.

The game carried none of drama of the prior two days when the Bighorns first lost, then defeated Walpole (Mass.) to advance to the title game. El Paso of the Western States League, had been the surprise of the tournament, getting 44 saves from goaltender Tyler Caspar in a semifinal win over favored Idaho.

And while Caspar helped keep the score somewhat respectable Tuesday, the clock struck midnight early for the Rhinos. El Paso had one small sliver of hope when a shot by Frankie Poscillico beat Helena netminder Taylor D'Agostino up high to cut the Bighorns lead to 2-1 in the dying seconds of the first period.
But the Bighorns had worked too hard and come too far to let a title slip away. Helena began the second period with a furious offensive assault, culiminated by Sullivan's goal that Caspar had appeared to stop but failed to control, only to watch the puck dribble across the line to make the score 3-1.

Grauer tapped in a picture perfect pass from Kevin Clark to make it 4-1 later in the period and Sullivan redirected a Bryan Fiol shot early in the third for the final goal of the day.
The Bighorns are scheduled to arrive back in Helena by bus sometime Wednesday morning.

Global Hockey Showcases College/Junior Coaches announcement

Global is pleased to announce the College/Junior coaches that will be participating as practice instructors and bench coaches at the 2011 Hockey Showcase and Clinic. These lists do not include scouts/coaches that will be in attendance to scout the event.

Each year these Showcases/Clinics are extremely well attended by scouts from a wide variety of Canadian and US College and Junior leagues.

Spots are also filling fast for our Chicago Showcase and Clinic held May 5-8. It is recommended to register ASAP as we are limiting the number of participants. Global has also made arrangements with the Marriott Hickory Ridge hotel to house players attending the Chicago Showcase. Rooms are available at a flat rate of $119/night plus tax. Players and any family members in attendance are welcome to take advantage of this rate.


We will continually update the list so check back often on our website-Coaches subject to change.


2011 Burnaby Showcase and Clinic

Walt Kyle -Head Coach -Northern Michigan University CCHA-Div 1
Mike Gibbons -Assistant Coach St. Cloud State University - WCHA-Div 1
Rob Facca-Assistant Coach-Western Michigan University- CCHA-Div 1
Dan Muse-Assistant Coach-Yale University- ECAC-Div 1
David Peters -Assistant Coach-Dartmouth University - ECAC-Div 1
Lance West -Assistant Coach-University of Alaska - CCHA-Div 1
Len Quesnelle=Assistant Coach-University of Mass. -Hockey East- Div 1
Brian Hills-Associate Coach R.I.T.-Rochester Institute of Technology- Div 1
Ryan McKelvie-Assistant Coach-University of Alaska Anchorage-WCHA-Div 1
Mike Butters -Tampa Bay Lightning- NHL- Owner- Helena Bighorns -NorPac
Mark Ferner -Vernon Vipers – BCHL- GM/Head Coach
Tim Kehler-Salmon Arm Sliverbacks-BCHL-Head Coach
Chad Van Diemen-Powell River Kings-BCHL- Associate GM/Head Coach
Michael Hengen-Penticton Vees-BCHL- Assistant Coach
Jim Knight- Cowichan Capitals-BCJHL-Director of Operations
Jim Babcock-South Surrey Eagles-BCHL- Player Development Consultant
Ryan Papaioannou-Brooks Bandits-AJHL-GM/Head Coach
Bryant Perrier Neepawa – MJHL- Gm/Head Coach
Dan Garneau- Sudbury Junior Wolves-NOJHL-President –Chicoutimi Sagueneens-QMJHL-Scout
Kurt Walsten-Sioux Lookout Flyers-SIJHL-GM/Head Coach
Scott Sparkman-Everett Silvertips – WHL-Scout
Bobby Henderson-Langley Chiefs-BCHL-Scout
Chris Shaw-Nelson Leafs-KIJHL-GM/Head Coach
Jordan Emmerson-Mission Icebreakers-PIJHL-Associate Coach
Tim Preston-Aldergrove Kodiaks-PIJHL-Associate Coach
Chris DiFrancescantonio-Abbotsford Pilots-PIJHL-Associate Coach
Rylan Frester-Revelstoke Grizzlies-KIJHL-GM/Co-Coach
Michael O’Rafferty-OHA/Penticton Lakers- Assistant Coach/GM-KIJHL
Del Pedrick-Norte Dame Hounds- Director of Hockey
Bill Doherty-Banff Hockey Academy-President-Head Coach-HJHL
Troy Mick- Pursuit of Excellence-Director of Hockey Operations-Revelstoke Grizzlies Owner
Fred Voser-SISEC Selects – Owner/Operator

2011 Las Vegas Showcase and Clinic-more information

Walt Kyle-Head Coach-Northern Michigan University- CCHA-Div 1
Bob Motzko-Head Coach-St. Cloud State University - WCHA-Div 1
Tom Serratore-Head Coach -Bemidji State University - WCHA-Div 1
Guy Gadowsky-Head Coach-Princeton University- ECAC-Div 1
Kyle Wallack-Assistant Coach -Yale University- ECAC-Div 1
Campbell Blair-Associate Head Coach- University of Alaska Anchorage-WCHA-Div 1
Len Quesnelle-Assistant Coach-University of Mass. - Hockey East-Div 1
Lance West - Assistant Coach-University of Alaska- CCHA-Div 1
Mike Gibbons-Assistant Coach-St. Cloud State University -WCHA-Div 1
Mike Corbett- Assistant Coach -U.S. Air Force Academy-Atlantic Hockey-Div 1
Joe Dumais-Assistant Coach -University of Connecticut- Atlantic Hockey-Div 1
Rob Facca-Assistant Coach-University of Western Michigan-CCHA-Div 1
John Rose-Assistant Coach-Dartmouth College-ECAC-Div 1
Brett Larson-Assistant Coach- University of Minnesota Duluth-WCHA-Div 1
Ryan Hardy -Assistant Coach -Williams College - NESCAC -Div 111
Peter Ward-U.S. Team Development Program
Ryan Papaioannou-Brooks Bandits-AJHL-GM/Head Coach
Mike Butters -Tampa Bay Lightning- NHL- Owner- Helena Bighorns –NorPac
Kirk Brooks-Tri-City Storm-Owner-USHL
Owen Story-Fargo Force- USHL
Jim McGroarty- G.M./Head Coach- Lincoln Stars – USHL
Bill Muckalt-New Mexico Mustangs-Head Coach-NAHL
Eric Ballard-Fresno Monsters-GM/CO-Coach –NAHL
Josh Hauge--Fairbanks Icedogs- Head Coach-NAHL
Dan Garneau- Sudbury Junior Wolves-NOJHL-President –Chicoutimi Sagueneens-QMJHL-Scout
Bobby Henderson-Langley Chiefs-BCHL-Scout
Kurt Walsten-Sioux Lookout Flyers-SIJHL-GM/Head Coach
Craig Furstenau –Yellowstone Quake-Head Coach-NORPAC
Ross Gale- River City Jaguars-Head Coach-NORPAC
Scott Allegrini-Valencia Flyers-GM-WSHL
John Olver-- Idaho Steelheads - GM/Head Coach -WSHL
Scott Sparkman-Everett Silvertips – WHL-Scout
Chris Shaw-Nelson Leafs-KIJHL-GM/Head Coach
Bill Doherty-Banff Hockey Academy-President-Head Coach-HJHL
Michael O’Rafferty-OHA/Penticton Lakers- Assistant Coach/GM-KIJHL
Del Pedrick-Norte Dame Hounds- Director of Hockey
Troy Mick- Pursuit of Excellence-Director of Hockey Operations
Fred Voser-SISEC Selects – Owner/Operator


2011 Chicago Showcase and Clinic-more information

Walt Kyle-Head Coach-Northern Michigan University- CCHA-Div 1
Mike Gibbons-Assistant Coach-St. Cloud State University- WCHA- Div 1
Kyle Wallack-Assistant Coach -Yale University - ECAC- Div 1
David Peters -Assistant Coach-Dartmouth University- ECAC- Div 1
Mike Corbett- Assistant Coach -U.S. Air Force Academy-Atlantic Hockey-Div 1
Ryan Hardy-Assistant Coach-Williams College - NESCAC-DIV 111
Rob Facca -Assistant Coach-Western Michigan University-CCHA- Div 1
Graham Johnson -Assistant Coach- Hamilton College NESCAC-DIV 3
Tyler Fines-Assistant Coach-University of Washington-ACHA-Pac 8
Mike Butters -Tampa Bay Lightning- NHL- Owner- Helena Bighorns –NorPac
Owen Story-Fargo Force- USHL
Kirk Brooks-Tri-City Storm-USHL-Owner
Bobby Henderson-Langley Chiefs-BCHL-Scout
Richard Wolf-Brockville Braves-CHL-Scout
Kurt Walsten-Sioux Lookout Flyers-SIJHL-GM/Head Coach
Dan Garneau- Sudbury Junior Wolves-NOJHL-President –Chicoutimi Sagueneens-QMJHL-Scout
Randy Blake-North bay Junior A Trappers-Director of Scouting-NOJHL
Eric Ballard-Fresno Monsters-GM/CO-Coach –NAHL
Bill Muckalt-New Mexico Mustangs-Head Coach-NAHL
Bill Doherty-Banff Hockey Academy-President-Head Coach-HJHL
Troy Mick- Pursuit of Excellence-Director of Hockey Operations-Revelstoke Grizzlies Owner-KIJHL
Fred Dobransky-Pursuit of Excellence-Westside Warriors-Scout-BCHL

Spring/Summer Hockey by Coach Vic LeMire vics@netzero.com

Bringing out the Fishing Rod or the Skate Blades … an adventurous choice to say the least!

You are now well into planning your spring/summer hockey activities with great expectations of having FUN. You will be meeting new players and new friends and families from all over as you join these teams! That is awesome and are just some of the benefits of playing hockey after your regular season finishes. Hopefully, your school grades are STILL amongst the best in your class and you are also keeping your bedroom clean (well, at least somewhat organized … LOL )!

However …somewhere in your closet is that awesome fishing pole and new fishing reel that your Grand Pa gave you last Christmas. The lakes are all thawed and the weather is soooo nice and mild. That river is high and the water is fresh and filled with plenty of fish, or maybe it’s the baseball field that is filling your wish list in anticipation of playing some quality ball. You know where your glove and your favorite bat is stored and it just might be time to rustle it up and get your Mom &/or Dad, along with your sister (YES) to play some pick-up baseball down at the community park!

I’m certain you can begin to tell exactly where I’m headed with this most important article.

The HUGE mistake many, many families have made in recent years is to keep their young hockey players “on the ice” 12 months per year! That would include : the regular hockey season, playoffs, spring hockey, summer hockey, summer hockey schools etc . . .

Then the “cycle” is ready to begin all over again! … It’s true, you can literally be on the ice every day of the year if you want to be (if you can afford it). Studies have shown that young players can participate in hockey for at least 18 months straight without significant detrimental affects; however, it has also been shown, with a great deal of certainty, that participating in one specific sport for much more continuous time than 18 straight months, WILL inevitably lead to “Burn Out” and even worse … (permanent distaste for that particular activity).

Playing Hockey ALL year long is WRONG!!!

Do not get caught up in all the rhetoric and unhealthy exuberance that far too many young and ambitious hockey coaches have as they attempt to fulfill “their” own dreams and desires!

Although these “Teachers of Hockey” are somewhat well intending, You . . . as responsible Parents, must become informed about the proper growth of your child in hockey as well as every other aspect of your child’s life and growth!

Don’t get fooled by what the “masses” are doing! Choose for your own family’s best interest. There are literally dozens and dozens of other great activities that a hockey player can and should do to both compliment and reinforce ones continued interest in hockey!

I shall break down, for you, just some of the options you should consider:

1) Activities that directly compliment Hockey development.
a) Weight lifting programs
b) Track and field training
c) Running programs such as racquetball and squash
d) Wrestling training and fitness program
e) Boxing training and fitness program
f) Balance, stretching & fitness programs such as aerobic workouts
g) Figure skating and edge control
h) Rollerblading
i) Bike riding
j) Swimming

Note … Avoid full contact sports such as Football, Soccer or Rugby Snow skiing, Snow boarding and also Extreme Sports like extreme rollerblading, extreme bike riding and skate boarding …

BUT, if you also have the propensity to want to experience FULL CONTACT Fly Fishing . . . (and believe ME, I’ve seen exactly THAT while fly fishing for all those beautiful Sockeye Salmon on the world famous Kenai River in Alaska . . . ) Ya just might reconsider . . . LOL!

The point being is to stay fit and flexible while enjoying many other wonderful games and activities as well as doing activities that help develop the same muscles that one uses in hockey! Many of these other activities are very well suited in becoming strong family activities!


2) Activities that indirectly compliment hockey development.
a) Fishing
b) Camping
c) Family outings
d) Community repairs - both voluntary and paid
e) Home repair and renovations
f) Computer education and development
g) Cheering on Your Sister’s activities
h) Helping Hand Programs for the misfortunate
i) Public Speaking opportunities
j) Hockey Coaching (assistant)

Each and every one of these activities WILL help each hockey player and his/her family in becoming “well-rounded” in good character - solidifying great family values as well as removing many of the “pressures” of athletic competition one finds when playing the great game of hockey!

With every competitive moment comes an emotional build up and physical exertion, which, by it’s very own nature, brings test, after test, after test to the athlete . As such, each child must learn to both build up their confidence as well as find time and activities to savor their great performances with relaxing (preferably family) endeavors!

As a FAMILY, it’s highly recommended you bring a complete short range and long range diversified goals program into your hockey player’s development. Allow for any revisions along the way according to how one’s education is progressing and also according to one’s social behavior development as well!

Let us look at a few of the examples from above and discuss their exact benefit(s) to a hockey player.

i) BOXING . . .
Although your young child is playing minor hockey at this moment, it’s prudent to realize that should their hockey career advance to the Elite levels of this great game, they will be well advised to learn how to protect themselves! The nature of the Elite game is such that your hockey playing child WILL be faced with those moments where a challenge will arrive. I am not advocating one to become a violent person, precisely the opposite! Just like I encourage players to learn how to protect themselves from those SOLID body checks . . . I also encourage players to learn how to defend themselves from those BIG Right Hooks!

Secondly, you will have to really search far and wide to find another sport that requires as much physical fitness training as Boxing! Believe me, after 3 to 6 months of workouts, one will be in shape after training with a boxer or a wrestler!

ii) Weightlifting . . .
Well known are the benefits of a properly designed weightlifting program. When properly designed, increasing ones body strength and bulk becomes a huge advantage to their hockey performance. Particularly, any and all workouts dealing with the growth of your legs and leg muscles and flexibility are encouraged!

iii) Figure Skating (edge control) . . .
Incorporated within this form of activity is Power Skating! If you are NOT prepared to become the BEST skater on your Team and even in your League . . . then also be prepared to stop playing high caliber hockey after your Bantam or High School years! Simple as that!

iv) Community development . . .
Once one experiences the positive emotions received from helping an elderly person cut their grass or go shopping for them or painting their fence is experienced . . . you will see a major “Character” change take place!

v) Coaching (assistant) . . .
The same can be said for those of you who offer your free time to “give back” to the game! You will find very good friendships develop and meet some great young kids who will put great perspective into your own game!
Don’t be surprised to look up into the stands and see many of the younger kids YOU coached watching and cheering you on!

Once you revise your Yearly campaign and include several of these extra-curricular activities to your life . . . you will find that playing Hockey IS always going to be so very much more exciting and rewarding. You will also find that you will become a much better athlete and have a much stronger character presence within you!

Make sure you take pictures of that “record” size fish ya just caught and release “the athlete” back to its own game field! Have FUN!

Yours in Hockey
Coach Vic
vics@netzero.com

MRI – ECG and Advanced Diagnostics for all our players at a reduced price:

We are happy to announce that as of February 1, 2011, we have established an unprecedented agreement with the False Creek Healthcare Centre in Vancouver, BC in order to offer expedited, fast access to all Diagnostic services at a discounted rate.

The False Creek Healthcare Centre is a state of the art Private Hospital in Vancouver. This world class patient centered facility houses an Urgent Care Centre, Advanced Diagnostics and Surgical Centre with over 80 physicians and surgeons operating out of their premises.

All Canadian Hockey Players affiliated with Global Sports Camp players will get an ECG with Interpretation with a quick visit with the GP at a cost of $200 ( regular can go from $525 to $650)

For all MRI procedures, Canadian players will get a 25% discount off of the regular price.

In order to make sure that you get the discount, kindly print this published offer and let the person that does the booking know that you are coming from Global Sports Camp.

*This offer is solely offered to Canadian citizens.

You can visit their website at www.falsecreekhealthcare.com,.To book an ECG or an MRI, you may contact Tara Muncey at 604 739 9695 or 1 800 815 9338.

* Subject to change. The False Creek Healthcare Centre is working to bring the offer to the American public soon.

Is there a scholarship available for me???? IN ONE WORD ……..YES

Hi, my name is Ross Beebe (Global Sports Camp Educational Advisor). I have been doing this kind of work for approximately 12 years now. I have seen the many ups and downs that young hockey players go thru in order to achieve their goal of playing at the college level. We are going to have a monthly blog to help you with your quest. If you have any questions that would would like featured on our blog please call me at 604-858-4747 or email me at globalprospects@shaw.ca

Should anybody have any questions or concerns, please contact me and we will talk them over.

Is there a scholarship available for me???? IN ONE WORD ……..YES


1.First of all, you must be an excellent athlete. You don’t have to be the best player on your team, but there can’t be any doubt that you will be able to play at the college level.

2.You must be a good student to be admitted. College coaches won’t base their scholarship decisions on your grades, but if bad grades keep you out of the college, they can certainly keep you from playing college hockey.

What requirements do I need to be able to practice, play and get a scholarship at a Canadian or American school?

Prospective Student-Athlete Action Plan Academic Checklist

Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)

❏ Grade Twelve Diploma - Graduate from high school
❏ CIS University Entrance Requirements

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

❏ Grade Twelve Diploma – Graduate from high school
❏ NCAA University Entrance Requirements - Complete a minimum of 16 core courses; - Present a minimum grade-point average (GPA) in those 16 core courses
❏ ACT/SAT’s - Register with the NCAA Eligibility Centre, and present a qualifying test score on either the ACT or SAT test

Student athletes with learning disabilities: a model for effective support

The evolution of the intercollegiate student-athlete has made great changes and progress towards becoming a whole student and a complete athlete, not one or the other. The redefinition of intercollegiate athletics has taken on the primary focus of creating stronger academic and personal support services for student-athletes

Six Tips On How Athletes - Can Maximize Their Opportunities

As an education consultant, I come across many players and parents who are very confused about the recruiting process, thus failing to maximize their opportunities to play college hockey.I believe that the following tips will help any players chances.

•Improve your grades! Regardless of how good they are. Many athletes have had a lot of golden doors closed to them because of ordinary grades

•Register with the NCAA Eligibility Centre while in Grade 11 before writing you're SATs/ACTs

•Take the SAT/ACT while in Grade Eleven (11), and if needed, a second writing in your Grade Twelve (12) year. To receive a scholarship you must do well on the SAT. If you have trouble with standardized tests, consider taking a SAT prep course. I have an excellent online prep course for students from the Fraser Valley Distance Education Centre at no cost to you

•Contact coaches of Colleges or Universities that you are interested in. During your Grade Twelve (12) year, coaches are more likely to recruit athletes who have shown interest in them

•NCAA rules prohibit colleges from calling high school athletes until after their Grade Eleven (11) year. Anytime a coach expresses an interest in you, it’s a good idea to call him to learn more about the college/university and its program.Be PROACTIVE RATHER THAN REACTIVE

•Return ‘all’ questionnaires sent to you by the colleges

Ross Beebe is the Global Sports Camp NCAA Policy Advisor. If you have questions you can call 604-858-4747 or cell 604-819-5445
******* GLOBAL SPORTS CAMP HAS CANADIAN NCAA CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS BY PROVINCE. SEE ROSS BEEBE**************