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The core of the staff are College, University, Junior Players, Professional Players from the AHL, Europe, other Minor Leagues and former NHL players. Many are former students and all are qualified to teach or assist in the implementation of our program and its philosophies. The staff is assisted by various Professional Players and Minor Hockey players on a mentoring basis. We have two shifts of on ice instructors with a morning crew for the AM ice times and a second shift for the PM ice times. Those instructors are assisted by the Rovers who are instructors that follow either Group A, B or C, all week. The Rovers attend not only the on ice sessions with their group, but they also go to classroom and Phys Ed with the students. The students will get to know those instructors pretty well by the end of their session. For the Group A students, who are the youngest in the camp as well as the Group B students, the Rovers also come through the dressing rooms and will assist students who need help tying up their skates, snapping on a helmet or pulling on their jersey. The Rovers are on hand to assist the students in all the groups. They serve a valuable role in helping the students be comfortable and enjoy their session. Peter Vandermeer Peter is a highly valued instructor on our staff and his coaching style fits in with our idea of hockey's being fun. Peter has played in the ECHL, the AHL and has been with Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Montreal, Phoenix and Calgary in the NHL. We are proud to have Peter on our staff, where he gets the opportunity to pass on his knowledge to our customers. Mike Moller Mike is one of the longest serving instructors on our staff and we are proud to be associated with him. Mike's knowledge of our program and his coaching ability gives the students top quality on-ice instruction. Mike was drafted in the 2nd round, #41 overall in 1980 by the Buffalo Sabres. He played for the Sabres and the Edmonton Oilers as well as playing a couple of stints in the AHL. 
In 1982, Mike was a member of the Canadian National Junior Team where he scored the Gold Medal winning goal. He led Team Canada in scoring, was 4th in scoring in the tournament and was named to the All-Star Team.
Mike continues his involvement in hockey serving on the Red Deer Minor Hockey Board and coaching minor hockey as well. Mike also provides color commentary for Red Deer Rebels home radio broadcasts. Sean Burke Sean's involvement with the student goaltenders covers on-ice sessions to classroom sessions during the Goaltenders Camp and his input has helped mold our goaltending program (his attendance is dependant on his schedule). Sean was drafted 24th overall in 1985 by the New Jersey Devils. His career is highlighted by a silver medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics and he played in the 2001 and 2002 NHL All-Star games. Glen Goodall Glen has been a key instructor in our morning ice sessions and Glen's love for the game rubs off on the students and he makes sure the ice sessions are fun and rewarding. Glen was drafted 206th overall in 1988 by the Detroit Red Wings. His Junior career in Seattle spanned six seasons where he smashed scoring records and remains one of the most popular players in Seattle Thunderbirds history. Glen played in the IHL and AHL but found a home in Germany moving all the way up to the top division DEL. Brian Bradley Brian works one of our weekly Sylvan Lake Sessions each summer and his on-ice sessions are first rate. Brian's experience gives the students a week to remember. Brian was drafted 51st overall in 1983 by the Calgary Flames. He played for the Flames, Vancouver, Toronto, and Tampa Bay. His best season was 1992-93 when he scored 42 goals and represented the Tampa Bay Lightening in his first NHL All-Star game. Brian also played for Team Canada at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and in 1985 averaged 2 points a game, helping Canada win the Gold Medal at the World Junior Championships. Program Details | Sample Day | Goalie Camp | Women & Girls Camp | Evening Clinic | Instructors | Sylvan Lake Tour Jasper Tour | Room & Board | Location | Accommodations | Dates & Fees | Application Form | Contacts |