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ABOUT US : Our Staff
This gives information about key people in our organization, our administration, and our instructors:
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Note that contact information is available on our About Us : Contacts page.
Bob Thom
Bob Thom is our Head Coach.
His experience includes:
- 36 Years AAA and Junior coaching and instruction experience.
- High Performance Level I Coach (NCCP).
- OMHA and GTHL under-17 camps.
- Production Manager and part owner of the HCJ (Hockey Coaching Journal) 1988–1995.
- Director of 2 HCJ hockey schools, co-founder and head coach of 2 other hockey schools / camps.
- Director of numerous élite coaching symposia.
- Co-author of 3 books: Complete Hockey Instruction, The Hockey Handbook, and The Incredible Hockey Drill Book.
Some of the many players he has coached include:
- Brian Collinson: Toronto Marlboros, OHL 3 Years; Bobby Smith Trophy, OHL Scholastic Player Of The Year; Canadian National Team; Pro In Europe.
- Cody Bass, NHL (Ottawa Senators).
- Aaron Brand, NHL.
- Allison Cubberley, ECAC West Goaltender of the Year (2006/2007), Elmira College NY.
- Trevor Dam, drafted by Chicago Blackhawks.
- Wayne Doucet, drafted by New York Islanders.
- Greg Gardner, NHL (Columbus Blue Jackets), out of Niagara University.
- Scott Hampel, drafted by Pittsburgh Penguins, out of Acadia University.
- Jeff Harding, drafted by Philadelphia Flyers, out of Michigan State University.
- Kevin Harper, drafted by St Louis Blues, out of Michigan State University.
- Peter Ing, NHL.
- Scott Mellanby, NHL, out of University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Mark Montanari, drafted by Boston Bruins.
- Gavin Morgan, NHL, out of the University Of Denver.
- Mike O’Toole, drafted by St. Louis Blues, out of Michigan State University.
- Brit Peer, drafted by Québec Nordiques.
- Richard Tabaracci, NHL.
Brian Collinson
Brian Collinson is an instructor.
His experience includes:
- Played MTHL “AAA” including wih Bob Thom at St. Mikes
- Toronto Marlboros, OHL for 3 years
- Winner of 1988/89 Bobby Smith Trophy, OHL Scholastic Player Of The Year
- 1990/91 Pro in Europe
- Canadian National Team 1989/90
Brent Duprey
Brent Duprey is our General Manager, Player Development.
His experience includes:
- TBA
Chris Chimienti
Chris Chimienti is an instructor.
His experience includes:
- OHL alumni
- CIS Ontario University
Dan Blackburn
Dan Blackburn is our Human Performance Specialist.
He is a coach, trainer and mentor, currently working with NHL, CHA Junior, CIS, and NCAA players. His experience includes:
- Strength and conditioning training.
- Advanced NCCP certified coach.
- GTHL coach of the year.
- GTHL major AAA head coach for 7 years.
- Junior A roller hockey head coach.
- Motivational speaker.
David Bolland
Marc Anthony Zanetti
Marc Anthony Zanetti is an instructor.
His experience includes:
- Ottawa 67’s, OHL
Matt Foy
Peter Whitney
Peter Whitney is our Prep School & NCAA College Advisor.
His experience includes:
- Assistant Coach and Co-Head Coach, Central Connecticut State University: with 2 NECHA Championships, 1 Super East Championship, 5 National ACHA Tournament Appearances.
- Head Midget Coach and Director of Hockey Development, Watertown Youth Hockey (Connecticut): with 2 State Midget Championships, NEMHL regular season league champions.
- Scout, Stanstead College Prep School (Québec).
- Scout, CMG Sports.
- Assistant Boys Varsity Coach, Gunnery Prep School (Connecticut).
- Scout, Indiana Ice.
- USA Hockey Coaches Certification Instructor.
- Finding 12 players from EJHL and New England Prep School who have been drafted by USHL, Québec Major/Junior, and OHL Teams.
Some of the many players he has coached include:
- Matt Burto, NCAA D1 University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- Jeff Buvinow, NCAA D1 Brown University 09
- Chris Davis, NCAA D1 University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- Greg Holt, NCAA D1 Quinnipiac University
- Neil Poulson, Charlotte Checkers ECHL
- Tommy Powers, NCAA D1 University of Massachusetts at Lowell
- Casey Russell, NCAA D1 Bentley College
- Austin Smith, NCAA D1 Colgate University 5th round Draft pick of the Dallas Stars
- John Vazzzano, NCAA D1 University Of Vermont 08
Roby Mignardi
Roby Mignardi is an instructor.
His experience includes:
- Drafted by the Kingston Frontenacs, 3rd round, 48th overall
- Graduating high school 2007/2008
- Played over 100 games in the OHL in less then 2 years
- 3 MVP’s at the OHL cup tournament in March 2006
- Played in the Richmond Hill Minor Hockey Association, leading scorer every year
- Played for St. Mikes Junior and Senior High school team in the 9th grade
