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"Dave has been a very positive influence in my success both on and off the ice. If not for
Dave's direction and guidance I know I would not be where I am today. I feel extremely fortunate to have had Dave as my coach, and consider Dave to be an excellent mentor for any young person"
Steve Mason
Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
NHL Calder Trophy Winner 2009
Team Canada Gold Medalist 2008
- Tournament MVP
- Tournament Top Goaltender
"Thanks again for working with my son, Jeremy, in your advanced camp last
week. It was a tremendous learning opportunity for my son and the other
students. Your program was structured and challenging in a relaxed fun
environment. We will definitely be back and would recommend your program
to anyone."
Mike Noonan, father of Jeremy, London Jr. Knights
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| Established in 1999, Pure Hockey has grown to become one of the most respected goaltending development programs in Southwestern Ontario. |
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| ABOUT DAVID ROOK |
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David currently serves as the Goaltending Coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In addition to the National Hockey League (NHL) club’s goaltenders, David oversees the development of all of the goaltending prospects within the organization, including those of the Syracuse Crunch, the Columbus Blue Jacket’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.
Prior to reuniting with Steve Mason (2008/09 Calder Trophy winner) in Columbus, David spent 3 years as a goalie consultant for the St Louis Blues (NHL) and 6 years as the goaltending coach for the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) London Knights.
Under his direction, the London Knights’ goalies earned numerous awards and broke many records including: ….
- Lowest Team Goals Against (125)
- Best Rookie Goals Against Average (2.06)
- CHL record for Goals Against Average (1.70)
- OHL record for Shut Outs (13)
- Ontario Hockey League Champions
- Memorial Cup Champions
- OHL Record for Wins (45)
- OHL Goaltender of the Year, 2006 and 2007
In 2007/2008, the London Knights goaltenders represented their team and Canada proudly by participating in the World Junior and the Under 17 Championships. Both netminders won gold.
Since returning from Europe, where David played professionally for 5 years, and in addition to his work with numerous NHL, AHL, OHL, NCAA goaltenders, David has been actively involved with many local minor hockey associations, providing both private and team orientated goalie instruction.
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Originally from Romeoville, Illinois, Gerald Coleman didn’t strap on pads until the age of 12. Less than 4 years later, Gerald was a member of the US National Under 18 Team.
Drafted by the London Knights (OHL), Gerald spent his junior years in London, ON and was a member of the 2004-05 Memorial Cup team.
Gerald was selected in the 7th round, 224th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning and has been playing professionally in the NHL, AHL and ECHL for four years.
Always a popular member of the PHG staff, Gerald continues to return to London each summer to share his experience and enthusiasm for his trade.
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| ABOUT PAUL TIRKALAS |
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Paul grew up in London, playing AAA for the London Junior Knights. He has been both a student and an instructor at PHG for the past 10 years. In high school, Paul was the recipient of the Ray Getliffe Award for "Rookie of the Year".
Paul played junior hockey for the Lambeth Lancers (SOJHL) and the Strathroy Rockets (GOJHL) and at the age of 17, as a rookie, he won the Team Goaltending Award.
Paul is now attending his final year at the University of Western Ontario and works throughout the hockey season with numerous minor hockey teams assisting with goalie development.
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We focus on improving the development of your natural ability, mental preparation, reflexes and basic fundamentals. We put goaltenders in challenging situations so they develop beyond their comfort zone. In saying that, we will not try to change the playing style of the goaltender. We feel that each goaltender brings a unique approach to the game based on the individual's psychological characteristics, technical skills, and athletic abilities. Therefore, we will work on improving their weaknesses and building on their strengths.
Young goaltenders must learn from doing movements and techniques properly over and over again. Goaltenders who cannot understand their problems should look at the quality and time in training. They must learn to be as good as they train.
We strongly believe that if you teach goaltenders to play controlled hockey in practice, you can count on it in games. With dedication, intensity and focus, you will be sure to notice an improvement in your game.
Remember, value the development of the goaltender rather than the next win.
Our instructors are all schooled on the proper techniques being taught by PHG. There will be a qualified goaltender instructor supervising at each station watching the goaltender in the net and offering valuable feedback to each goaltender when they have completed the drill. Demonstrations are powerful teaching tools; therefore, all instructors will be wearing their goalie pads to better demonstrate the drills
Our shooters are of Pro, Junior or AAA calibre. They are supervised to shoot where the drills specify in order for the goaltenders to gain maximum benefit from each drill. |
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