The Goaltending Consultant Group
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Goaltending Consultant Group Membership Information
The Goaltending Consultant group proudly announces the relaunch of the GCG website which will provide goalies like you with an abundance of resources to help you maximize your potential. Beginning July 15, 2008 The GCG is open to all goalies across North America and the World.
To become a member of the GCG simply click on REGISTER HERE after July 15, 2008. Within minutes you will be viewing the GCG website videos, articles and links.
Membership in the Goaltending Consultant Group permits access to all areas of the GCG website. The GCG posts new content daily and the following is a list of some of the key features that the GCG site has to offer:
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New content added daily:
Monday · A video "Tip of the Week" provides goalies on-ice and off ice instruction or motivation.
Tuesday · A listing of goalie specific articles that have appeared in print and on the internet during the previous week.
Wednesday · The GCG Goalie of the week is announced and chosen from GCG trained goalies. There is also a listing of league weekly goalie awards as well.
Thursday · A feature of one of the GCG trained goalies as well as the "Inside Hockey" goalie article of the week provided by www.insidehockey.com.
Friday · The opportunity to have GCG consultants answer your goaltending questions on the "Ask the Coach" page and the You Tube videos of the week.
Daily · GCG Goalies are featured on a daily bais on the GCG Newswire. If you have any accomplishments to announce simple email us and they will appear on the GCG homepage.
The GCG website newswire is broken down into three categories:
"Futures" are goalies that will play Squirt, Peewee or Bantam Hockey this season.
"Prospects" are goalies that will play Midget, High School or Junior this season.
"Mentors" are goalies that will play Major Junior, College or Pro this season.
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In addition the GCG website provides...
· A monthly newsletter with a listing of the top goalie specific... articles, video and newswire items.
· A Referral Page - this feature will allow GCG members to have their own page which can display their personal hockey profile, picture and game video. This is a recruiting resource to help goalies, goalie coaches and team coaches to provide potentially interested teams an opportunity to see not only their profile but action video as well. Presently under construction.
· The Goalie Hot Seat - On this page you will see video of GCG members responding to a series of questions about goaltending. Response times will be limited, thus putting the member on "the hot seat". It should be a lot of fun being on the hot seat or watching fellow goaltenders getting grilled.
· Discussion boards for top goalies to communicate and share their experiences.
· Off-ice workout programs for pre adolescent to College goalies complete with video.
· A complete list of North American College, Junior and Prep school programs with goalies and links to team and league information.
· Links to hundreds of goalie specific sites ranging from equipment sites to health and motivation.
· Links to a wide variety of articles ranging from "health and nutrition" to studies on "visual training" for goalies.
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To sign up to the GCG please click "Register" after July 15, 2008. Membership to the GCG is only $8.00 per month! When you sign up you will automatically receive your membership and have access to all the GCG features. The GCG website is a valuable tool for goalies and parents and we look forward to you joining our group of passionate goalies, parents and coaches.
Goaltending Consultant Group
78c Olympia Ave
Woburn, MA 01810
781-376-9000
781-376-9033
www.goaltendingconsultantgroup.com
email contact:
GCG Director - Brian Daccord - brian@stopitgoaltending.com
GCG Administrator - Brian Robinson -
brobinson@stopitgoaltending.com
GCG Consultants
USA
Brian Daccord New England
John Carratu New England
Rob Stauber Minnesota
Jeff Hall Minnesota
Terry Barbeau Michigan
Clint Elberts Central States
CANADA
John Alexander Atlantic Canada
David Alexander Atlantic Canada
Tom Dempsey Ottawa
Andrew Mercer Ottawa
Jamie McGuire Toronto
Rob Heholt Toronto
GCG USA Consultants
GCG Consultant: Brian Daccord
GCG District: New England, USA
Brian Daccord is a former goaltending coach of the Boston Bruins where He was on the staff of Stanley Cup winning coaches Pat Burns and Mike Keenan as well as Robbie Ftorek. Brian’s book Hockey Goaltending has sold over 27,000 copies worldwide and he was featured in the Hockey News as one of the NHL’s top goalie coaches with “crease clout”. He has worked with over 30 professional goalies over the past ten years including Andrew Raycroft (Toronto Maple Leafs), Brian Boucher (Chicago Blackhawks) and Scott Clemmensen (New Jersey Devils) and has developed numerous NHL draft picks. His current clients include top NHL, AHL, ECHL, College and Junior goalies. Brian operates Superskills Goaltending, which conducts goalie camps and clinics, as well as private training sessions for youth and elite goaltenders. Brian is also a former coach and player at Merrimack College (NCAA Div.I Hockey east) and played seven seasons of pro hockey in Switzerland. He has coached at every level of youth hockey as well as US Prep School, Junior, College and Pro, is a Masters Level Coach with USA Hockey, and holds a Masters Degree in Sports Science.
GCG Consultant: Terry Barbeau
GCG District: Michigan, USA
Terry Barbeau is entering his fifth season as the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds’ goaltender coach in the Ontario Hockey League. Terry’s ability to develop young goaltenders is well documented, having trained Buffalo Sabres standout Ryan Miller for the past tens years well as former Greyhound Adam Munro. Along with training several minor pro, junior and college goalies he is also the Head Instructor of the Czech Republic Hockey School in Ostrava. Prior to working with the Greyhounds, Terry was the goaltending coach for the men’s hockey team at Lake Superior State University for three seasons. Locally, Terry is renowned for his work at summer goaltending camps.
GCG Consultant: Robb Stauber
GCG District: Minnesota, USA
Robb Stauber was a Minnesota High School All-State goalkeeper at Duluth Denfeld H.S. He attended the University of Minnesota and in 1988 was the first goalie ever to win the Hobey Baker Award, given annually to the outstanding U.S. college hockey player. He was a college All-American, a WCHA MVP, and team MVP while playing for the Gophers. Robb was recently named one of the top 50 players in WCHA history. Robb played 10 years of professional hockey. He was a two time AHL All-Star and played in the 1993 Stanley Cup Finals with the LA Kings. He also played for the Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers. Robb is co-director of the Academy and the goalie coach for the Golden Gophers. In the last four years, Robb successfully developed the first training device exclusively for goalies. A training breakthrough, The patented Stauber Trainer is achieving positive results with serious goalies at every level of hockey.
GCG Consultant: John Carratu
GCG District: New England, USA
John Carratu is currently a goaltending director at Stop It Goaltending and trains NHL, Minor Pro and NCAA Division I goalies as well as goalies of all abilities at the youth level. In college, he led his NCAA Division II Plymouth State team to the ECAC playoffs while graduating with a degree in education. While entering the teaching profession in the Seattle area, John began his career as a goaltending consultant. While in Seattle, he was a member of the USA Hockey Pacific District selection process and coached goaltenders that played in the NAHL, BCJHL, and NCAA as well. A strength of John’s is his knowledge of equipment and advising clients in the proper selection and purchasing options. He owned and operated his own hockey shop in the Seattle area, which catered primarily to goaltenders. Upon his return to New England John became an asst. coach with the Salem Ice Dogs in the IJHL and helped lead them to two playoff berths. He coached at numerous goaltending camps and clinics before bringing his knowledge and enthusiasm to Stop It. John has also served as a goaltending consultant ant to US Prep School power Cushing Academy and this season will serve as a consultant with Nobles and Greenough in the ISL.
GCG Consultant: Jeff Hall
GCG District: Minnesota, USA
Jeff Hall was the Varsity Edina High School goalie from 1996 – 98. He was in the nets when Edina won the 1997 AA Minnesota State High School Championship. He was an All-State tournament team selection in 1997.
Jeff played hockey for Bethel College, St. Paul, MN. Recently, he has served as goalie coach for Cedar Rapids (USHL) and Shattuck - St. Mary's Prep School. Jeff has been a certified goalie instructor for the Goalcrease since 1998. Jeff holds a B.S. degree in Physical Education from Bethel College.
GCG Consultant: Clint Elberts
GCG District: Central States, USA
Clint Elbert’s is a former manager and lead instructor at Stauber’s Goalcrease in Minnesota and is currently the owner and director of Advantage Goaltending Academy in Kansas. Along with AGA, Clint is the goaltending coach for Midget Tier I hockey power Russell Stover’s U-18 and U-16 teams as well as for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL. Clint played high school hockey at Lakeville in Minnesota as well as junior for the Omaha Lancers (USHL), Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) and the Portland Pioneers (NPHL). With ten years experience in coaching goaltenders Clint Elbert’s will cover the Central States, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
GCG Canadian Consultants
GCG Consultant: Tom Dempsey
GCG District: Ottawa, Canada
Tom Dempsey is currently the goaltender coach of the Ottawa 67’s in the Ontario Hockey League. He has trained several professional goaltenders including Robert Esche (Philadelphia Flyers), Marc-Andre Fleury (Pittsburgh Penguins), Pascal Leclaire (Columbus Blue Jackets) and Dominik Hasek (Detriot Redwings). Tom has coached goalies on a full-time basis at the junior A and Major Junior levels for the past 13 years and is considered one of the most experienced and respected goalie coaches in Canada. Tom also runs elite level camps and clinics for goaltenders as well as conducts private sessions in the Ottawa area.
GCG Consultant: Andrew Mercer
GCG District: Ottawa, Canada
Andrew Mercer is the Owner and Director of Andrew Mercer Hockey Development, based in Ottawa, Canada. Andrew, a former goaltender himself, has been coaching goalies for the past 14 years, a stint that began in Sydney (Cape Breton) Nova Scotia. In 2001, Andrew was the "Coach of the Year" and Development Coordinator for the Cape Breton County Minor Hockey Association, which was honored as Nova Scotia's top hockey association during his tenure. In Ottawa, Andrew is regarded as a top goalie instructor and works full time at his trade of developing goalies through year round private lessons, camps, and clinics. Recently, Andrew was named the goaltender coach for The Brockville Braves Junior "A" team.
GCG Consultant: Jamie McGuire
GCG District: Toronto, Canada
Jamie McGuire has been a professional goaltender instructor for the past 14 years. Jamie has trained goalies from youth hockey to the pros and operates McGuire Goaltending and Hockey Development in Ontario, Canada. His client list includes several NCAA goalies, Major Junior Goalies as well as a number of top ranked youth goaltenders. He currently serves as the goalie coach of the York University Lions (CIS) and the Telus Lightning (NWHL). A former draft pick of the London Knights (OHL), Jamie played four years of varsity hockey for the St. Mary’s Huskies. Jamie won a world championship as head coach of Canadian National Amputee Hockey Team and is a Sport Specific Personal Trainer and Nutrition and Wellness Specialist,
GCG Consultant: John Alexander
GCG District: Atlantic Canada
John Alexander is the former goaltending coach for University of Moncton Blue Eagles and is currently in his fifth season as a goaltending consultant to the Amherst Junior A Ramblers. He has coached at the all Youth Hockey AAA levels winning both Atlantic and Provincial Championships. John holds an Intermediate Coaching Level with the Canadian National Coaches Certification Program, and lectures regularly at hockey Coaching Certification clinics. He has coached goaltenders for over 15 years and is the owner of Alexander Goaltending, which has operated camps and clinics in the area for the past 11 years. Among his current and past clients are some of the top names in youth and Junior hockey.
GCG Consultant: David Alexander
GCG District: Atlantic Canada
David Alexander is currently a goaltender coach at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada and is a Head Director at Alexander Goaltending. He played three years in Ontario in the OPJAHL and won a provincial championship at the Midget AAA level. He has worked as a goaltending consultant to the NB Program of Excellence and is along with the Tommies coaches the Fredericton Canadians Midget AAA team. He has worked as an instructor with Alexander Goaltending for 7 years and his reputation of being one of the brightest young minds in the world of goaltending. David has worked with several Pro, Major Junior and NCAA Division I goaltenders and has a tremendous passion for the position.
GCG Consultant: Peter Martin
GCG District: Western Canada
Peter Martin brings a wealth of goaltending experience to our staff, a valuable and necessary asset. Peter had a successful 15-year playing career in Switzerland, where he was fortunate to win 2 Continental Cups, one European Super Cup and one league title. He coached at the professional and minor hockey levels for 4 years after his retirement. He worked with the Swiss Hockey Federation as the goaltending coach of the 16 year old National team and at different National team development camps. During his last season of coaching, he coached David Aebischer, of the Montreal Canadiens, who played in Switzerland during the NHL lockout. Peter returned to Calgary in 2005 to open a retail goaltending specialty store and to continue his work developing goaltenders.
The Goaltending Consultant Group Advisory Board
The Goaltending Consultant Group currently consists of three members, John Vanbiesbrouck, Kelly Hrudey and Lloyd Friedland. John and Kelly both had illustrious careers in the NHL and Lloyd is a veteran player agent who has helped numerous clients have successful careers during and following their playing days. All three members will play key roles in advising the GCG on how best to serve clients and provide the resources necessary for goalies to achieve their potential.
John Vanbiesbrouck, GCG Advisory Board
"The Beezer" has been active with several of the GCG consultants over the past six years and will play a key role advising the group in providing the best available resources to clients. John played for the NY Rangers, Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils. He finished his career with a record of 374 wins against 346 losses and 119 ties, and is considered to be one of the top American goaltenders in history. He won the Vezina Trophy in 1986, was selected to the NHL All-Star Team in 1986,1994, 1996 and 1997 and was the back-up goaltender for the United States in the 1998 Winter Olympics.
In Florida John played a key role keeping the team in the playoff hunt until the end of the 1993-1994 season. He recorded 33 victories and his performance earned him the runner-up to the Hart Trophy and Vezina Trophy. In 1996 he backstopped the Panthers to the first, and only, Stanley Cup Finals appearance in franchise history. In 1997 John recorded his 300th career victory. John is currently an analyst for the NHL on Versus as well as hockey broadcasts on HD Net.
John holds Florida Panthers all-time record for most games played by a goaltender (268). Holds Florida Panthers all-time record for second most wins by a goaltender (106). Holds all time record for most wins as an American born goaltender (374). Became the fifteenth, and only the second American, goaltender in NHL history to record 300 career wins when he defeated the NY Islanders Islander 6-2, on 12/27/97.
Kelly Hrudey, GCG Advisory Board
Kelly Hrudey was instrumental in developing new techniques for goaltenders as a player and will be a valuable assett to the GCG consultants serving as part as a member of the GCG Advisory board. During his NHL career Hrudey played for the New York Islanders (1983-1989), Los Angeles Kings (1989-1996), and San Jose Sharks (1996-1998). He played junior hockey for three years with the WHL Medicine Hat Tigers where he was drafted in the second round of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. Kelley first played for the Indianapolis Checkers, New York's minor league affiliate, and moved to the main club in the 1984-85 season.
Kelly was the Islanders' goaltender in 1987 when they defeated the Washington Capitals in the longest game in club history, a four-overtime Game 7 thriller known as the "Easter Epic", which was won on a goal by Pat Lafontaine after 68:47 of overtime. He made 73 saves in a 3-2 Islander victory that ended just before 2am on Easter morning. In 1989, he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings and would play there for eight seasons. His most notable achievement was playing in the 1993 Stanley Cup finals, but the team lost to Patrick Roy's Montreal Canadiens. In 1996, he signed with the San Jose Sharks and played his last two seasons there before retiring in 1998. After retirement he joined the Hockey Night in Canada team as an analyst, hosting the "Behind the Mask" segment. Nicknamed 'Hollywood' while playing in LA, Hrudey was also known for wearing a blue bandana underneath his mask throughout his career.
Lloyd Friedland, GCG Advisory Board
Lloyd has had a long-term relationship with several of the GCG consultants and will bring a wealth of experience to the Goaltending Consultant Group. A respected player agent, Lloyd knows first hand about the importance of decision making for young athletes and will be a valuable resource to GCG consultants. As an agent, Lloyd represented fellow advisory board members John Vanbiesbrouck and Kelly Hrudey as well as Darren Pang. He also represents clients in the entertainment field and played a major role in establishing post hockey careers for his clients as John, Kelly and Darren are all members of broadcast teams covering the NHL. Currently practicing law in New York, Lloyd will bring a unique perspective to the group and his influence will be key to providing guidance to GCG clients.
