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"Laura: It was great to see your presentation at the USA Hockey Level Five
Coaches Symposium. From all reports from attendees, the affair was very positive
and productive. Kudos to you and the other presenters for such a great program.
Thanks for what you do to improve the sport."
Ron DeGregorio, President USA Hockey. August, 2006
"I wish that all our people knew what you have given through the years. I
use things that I learned from you 30 years ago today."
Lou Vairo, USA
Hockey Director of Special Projects. August, 2006
"Defensemen struggle in the new NHL, because for their entire life
they could use their stick illegally -- to a greater or lesser degree. Now they
can't at all. They have to play the opposing forward as if they have no stick in
their hands so they are required to mirror him perfectly. Actually, they must
also learn to poke-check again, something that's been missing for thirty years.
There is no level of hockey -- not high school or youth hockey, certainly not
college -- that calls this so close. In the NHL, you cannot touch the opponent
with your stick, if your stick-blade is not on the ice. To play rushes, a D must
skate incredibly well, mirroring the forward, step for step. So those D who
couldn't skate are now in deep trouble. Those who have the skating tools have
adjusted to these changes. So spread the word -- skating just got incredibly
important for D, because eventually colleges, juniors, and youth hockey will
call the game the same way the NHL is."
Jack Blatherwick, Ph.D. Washington Capitals, 2006; US Olympic Team, 1980; NY
Rangers, 1981-1983
"At the 2004 All Star Hockey Weekend, Scott Niedermayer won
the Skills competition for Speed. Mrs. Niedermayer, mother of speedsters Scott
and Rob, told interviewers that she intentionally chose power skating classes
for her sons when other players attended regular hockey camps. Laura taught
Scott and Rob for several years when they attended Okanagan Hockey Schools,
Penticton, BC.
"Laura has proven that practice does not make perfect but
that perfect practice makes perfect with her incredible knowledge of the
techniques of skating. Boy did I learn a lot."
Jim Craig, Goalie, 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team
"Laura - I have always respected the great work you do, since I first met
you when I was eight."
Dean Larson, Anchorage Aces Professional Hockey Team, WCHL
“Laura: Without you
I would not have made it to the AHL. The Rochester Americans
coaches were very impressed with my speed and skating. I want you to know
how grateful I am to you and everything that you did for me and my career.
I
believe that your instruction and techniques were the single biggest reason I
made it to the AHL and that your work put me on track to make it to the NHL.
Thanks again for everything.”
Lee Jelenic,
Former Rochester
Americans (AHL) player,
February, 2007
“Laura: I learned more from you in five minutes than I did all year”.
Whitney Garey, Anchorage AK Major Junior player February, 2007
"Laura: I always thought I was a decent skater. But after I was given the opportunity to participate in your program, I was shocked at how much I needed to change. You helped identify the bad habits which were causing my inefficient stride, and you were hugely instrumental in rebuilding and refining many aspects of my skating.
You
opened my eyes to a whole new level of skating, and were always able to maintain
a positive and encouraging learning environment. Thanks a lot!"
Varsity Hockey Player,
Division 1 CCHA March, 2007
"I would like you to know that your
camps that Brad and I worked at and participated in had a major impact on our
professional careers and where we are today."
Tony Zancanaro, Trenton
Devils Hockey Team, November, 2007
OTHER GRADUATED PROS INCLUDE :
| Greg Brown Terry Carkner Sylvain Couturier Ken Daneyko Eric Desjardins |
Ted Drury Dave Gagner Adam Graves Kris King Grant Ledyard |
John MacLean Bryan McCabe Darren McCarty George McPhee Brendan Morrison |
Larry Murphy Rob Niedermayer Scott Niedermayer Darryl Shannon Scott Young |