Tuesday, June 21, 2011

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.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

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).

Monday, June 6, 2011

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.