STAFF + INSTRUCTORS
McGuire Hockey Inc. is a year round hockey training school that offers more than just on-ice training.
It has been our objective from the start to create a business that is able to service all of the "Hockey Related" needs of our students and their families.
We are more than just an on-ice training school. We can help with any hockey related issue that your family needs to deal with.
We are a full service "one stop shop" for the elite or beginner athlete.
On staff we have a Sports Injury Doctor, a Certified Sports Conditioning Trainer, Former Pro players, Current Pro players, a Former AHL Coach, a Current NHL Scout (St. Louis Blues), and Current Female Pro + National Team Players.
All of our on-ice instructors have been trained personally by Jamie McGuire and completely understand and teach our system.
MGHD Staff + Instructors
Jamie McGuire, Director of Hockey Operations
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Bill is currently a Scout with the St Louis Blues of the NHL. He is a former 10 year professional player and has been the head coach of the Providence Bruins, AHL + the Trenton Titans, ECHL. Bill helped lead the 1990 Oshawa Generals to a Memorial Cup Championship by scoring the Cup Winning goal in double-overtime against the Kitchener Rangers. |
Dr. Pajaczkowski is one of the owners of Sports Performance Centres and is available by appointment to diagnose and treat any sports injury. This service is available to all athletes of any age or level. SPC has locations in both Vaughan + Mississauga. |
Colin is one of the owners of Sports Performance Centres and specializes in training elite athletes. He has experience with Pro, NCAA, CIS + Jr. players as well as Minor Hockey Teams + Players of all ages. Colin will be present at certain camps and clinics throughout the year and is available for private or team training by appointment. |
Justin Pandoo
Justin is one of our Head Goaltending Instructors and has been part of our team for the past 4 years. A former AAA goaltender, Justin is able to bring his knowledge and experience to any situation. Justin is available for Private + Semi-Private Lessons as well as Team Practices in the GTA. He has become one of our most requested Team Goalie Coaches over the past 3 years. |
Rob Heholt
Rob is a former goaltender who has been teaching with MGHD for the past 4 years. Rob has a great understanding of the goaltending position and is a reliable and effectice coach. He is also a head instructor in our Team Goaltender Coach Program. |
Mandy Cronin
Mandy is currently playing Professional Hockey for the Brampton Thunder, NWHL and is a member of our MGHD Elite Goaltender Training Program. Mandy teaches at our camps + clinics when available and is available as a Team Goaltending Coach.
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Shawn Frydberg
Shawn is one of the newest members of our staff and brings with him years of coaching experience at all levels. |
Paul Rosen
Paul has been training with McGuire Goaltending since 2004 and has become a very important part of our program both on and off the ice. Missing his right leg, "Rosey" is an inspiration to all of our goaltenders regardless of age or level. Rosen not only trains at our Elite Goaltender Development Camps but is also a regular guest speaker, where he shares his story of overcoming adversity due to the loss of his leg. Paul is available to speak to other teams or associations when requested. More information about Paul is available at - www.paulrosen.ca |
Michael Hutchinson
"Hutch" has been training with McGuire Goaltending since March 2005 and has become one of the hardest working goaltenders in our program. Currently playing with the OHL's Barrie Colts. In April 2008 Hutch won the following awards - OHL Player of the Week, OHL Goaltender of the Week, CHL Player + Goaltender of the Week. He is currently ranked 5th among North American Goaltenders by NHL Central Scouting for this years upcoming 2008 NHL Draft. |
Melanie Quinn
Melanie is currently playing in the Canadian Women's Hockey League as a member of the Vaughan Flames. Mel spent 2001 - 2006 as a member of the York Lions, CIS. She was selected as a first team All Canadian in 2005-2006 and was an OUA All Star in each of her 5 years with York University. |
Kendra Fisher
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Karen Thatcher
Karen currently plays forward for the Vaughan Flames in the CWHL and is also a member of the USA Women's National Team. She played her NCAA hockey at Brown University and Providence College from 2002-2006. Karen is available for Team practices and for Private Lessons. |
David Hammond
David will be playing for the Guelph Gryphons,CIS during the 2007 - 2008 season. He is a former professional In Line player. He is available year round for Team Practices, Private + Semi-Private Lessons. |
Stefen Della Rovere
Stefen is currently playing left wing for the Barrie Colts, OHL. He is a regular shooter at all of our Summer Goaltending Camps as well as for Private + Semi-Private Lessions between May - August. He is also available to run lessons with players of all ages + levels during the months of May - August. Stefen is currently the 156th ranked skater by NHL Central Scouting for this years upcoming NHL Draft in Ottawa on June 21st + June 22nd. |
Leah Craig
Leah is currently a member of the Canadian U22 National Team and also plays for the University of New Hampshire, NCAA D1. Leah is one of our Head Summer Camp Directors *Available May - August Only |
Ashley Pendleton
Ashley is a defenseman currently playing for the Vaughan Flames, CWHL and is a former standout with the NCAA D1 Merceyhurst Lakers. Prior to attending Merceyhurst, Ashly played 2 years for the Brampton Thunder, NWHL. Ashley is available all year round for Team Practices, Private + Semi-Private Lessons. |
Mandy Cole
Mandy is the leading scorer on the York Lions Women's Hockey Team and was selected in 2005 - 2006 as an OUA All Star. Mandy spent the 2004 - 2005 season playing Professional Hockey in the NWHL with the Durham Lightning. Mandy is available year round for Team Practices and is present at our Sunday night goalie clinic as a shooter when available. |
Joanne Eustace -
Joanne is a currently a forward with the Vaughan Flames, CWHL. She is a former member of Canada's U22 National Women's Team and played 4 years at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, NCAA D1. Joanne helped lead her team to back to back NCAA Division 1 National Championships in 2002 + 2003. Joanne is one of the best power-skating coaches in the GTA. She is available year round for Team Practices, Private + Semi-Private Lessons. |
Amelia Soucy
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Ryan Chong
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MGHD Jr. Goaltender Instructor Program
At MGHD we believe that a great way for a player to improve their own skills is to teach younger players.
When you teach a skill it becomes reinforced in your own mind and it becomes easier to do.
Repetition is the key to learning and retaining a new skill.
When people teach, they have to repeat specific movements or expressions over and over in order to demonstrate or explain it properly to a student.
This is crucial to becoming a better player / person on and off the ice.
To become part of our Goaltender Instructor Training Program you must be at least 15 yrs old.
Acceptance is not guaranteed. An interview is required and approval will be based on certain required criteria.
Omar Kanji, 1991
Omar has been training with McGuire Goaltending for the past 5 years and has moved from AA to AAA hockey through hard work and dedication to his development. Omar is an honor student at Upper Canada College in Toronto and spends as much time studying as he does training. According to Omar, "I try to achieve a healthy balance between school and hockey" |
Victoria Vigilanti, 1991
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Jamie Thompson, 1992
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Stephanie Jones, 1990
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Myles Blaser, 1993 |
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Bill Armstrong
Dr. Jason Pajaczkowski
Colin Bernehaut
Greg Johnston
