Some testimonials for you to review

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NCAA SHOWCASE June 23 and 24th

We have been approached from a group out of Chicago that is looking to host an NCAA showcase event in the Montreal area June 23 and 24...yes, St Jean Baptist weekend... For the girls that would be the weekend before the NAHA tournament...looking for girls that are interested in showcasing their skills and abilities in front of a selection of 13 NCAA division 1 or Division 3 coaches...expect 4.5 hours of ice each day, expect seminars on a variety of subjects with a total day of 8.5 hours...expect a cost of $379-399 for the weekend, probably best for 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 born athletes For the boys, looking for boys that are interested in showcasing their skills and abilities in front of a selection of 13 NCAA division 1 or Division 3 coaches...expect 4.5 hours of ice each day, expect seminars on a variety of subjects with a total day of 8.5 hours...expect a cost of $379-399 for the weekend...probably best for 1992, 1993, and 1994 born athletes Previous event the following schools were in attendance and ran practices...Syracuse, Mercyhurst, Bemidji, Amherst, Middlebury, Bowdoin, Plattsburgh State, Cornell, and UMN Duluth Should you be interested or want more information, please contact lsltigers@gmail.com

Nutrition Support

Inflammatory Foods Certain foods can have anti-inflammatory qualities. Inflammation of any part of your body is your immune system’s response to an infection, injury or irritation. Localized swelling, redness and pain are the usual warning signs and symptoms of inflammation. Now we’re learning that foods we eat can contribute to a similar inflammatory response! While we usually think of inflammation as something outside the body, inflammation inside the body may cause strokes, heart disease and a variety of other ailments. Nicholas Perricone, MD, author of a number of anti-aging books, proposes that inflammation may well be the force behind premature aging. He and other researchers believe that widespread inflammation is largely the result of our diet and may be the main factor in the rise of a number of degenerative diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis and Alzheimer’s Disease. If your diet consists mostly of foods cooked at high temperatures (most “fast food” falls into this category) and foods that are high in sugar and hydrogenated or refined oils (chips, margarine and many processed foods), you are more likely to be experiencing inflammation. What types of foods should you eat to combat inflammation? Dr. Perricone and others recommend: Fruits, such as apples, berries, fresh pineapple, lemons, limes Vegetables, such as onions, greens (spinach, broccoli, kale), garlic Spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, basil, mint, parsley, rosemary Nuts and seeds, such as sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds Fish, such as halibut, salmon, sardines, oysters Olive oil Beverages, such as green tea, black tea, red wine and lots of water! Fortunately, we can control inflammation in our body by watching the foods we eat. Try to introduce at least one anti-inflammatory food into every meal. Many quickly notice relief from some of the symptoms that have been bothering them. Plus, as an added bonus, they’re better able to help you maintain a healthier weight!

Imagine if all our students were like this!

Each of the first three years of the Tiger Paw Elite Summer hockey School, we have had one returning student that we would like to bring to your attention. Lauriane Rougeau Please see the player career we have added below....we think you will understand why we are bringing her to your attention...So, if Lauriane can benefit from our summer hockey school teaching...so can your child... Playing career

Rougeau played midget hockey for the Lac St. Louis Tigres.[1] In 2002, she won a gold medal at the Atom AA Quebec Provincials while playing with the Lakeshore Panthers. Three years later, she won a silver medal with Quebec at the 2005 National Women’s Under-18 Championships.

In 2005, Rougeau was part of the team that took first place at the Québec Atom AA championships. Her team also took first place at the 2005 Jeux du Québec.[2] At the 2007 Canada Winter Games, Rougeau won the bronze with Quebec. In the same year, she represented Quebec at the National Women’s Under-18 Championship and was awarded a silver medal. Ligue de hockey féminin collégial AA In 2007-08, Rougeau factored in the Cheminots du Cégep St-Jérôme winning the Collégial AA championship with a perfect 27-0 record. The following year, she helped Dawson Blues to a 31-1 record and a runner-up finish in the Collégial AA playoffs of 2008-09. For the season, she led Dawson defenders in scoring. Dawson competed in the 2009 Junion Women’s Hockey League Challenge Cup in Washington, D.C. and Rougeau helped the team win the tournament. NCAA Rougeau joined Cornell in 2009 and was named an NCAA Second Team All-American and Ivy League Rookie of the Year. She ranked second among Cornell defenders and freshmen in scoring in 2009-10. Rougeau ranked third overall in Cornell scoring in 2009-10. As a rookie, she was part of the Cornell team that played in the NCAA championship game at the 2010 Frozen Four. CWHL Despite playing minor hockey, Rougeau was part of the Montreal Axion which had a runner-up finish in the 2006-07 NWHL season. In 2009, she competed for the Montreal Stars and was part of a Clarkson Cup victory. Hockey Canada Rougeau assisted on the first goal in the history of the Canadian National Women’s Under 18 program (on August 23, 2007 in Ottawa, Ontario).[3] The goal would be scored by future Cornell teammate Catherine White. In addition, she was team captain for that game. She was captain once more, as part of Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team as they won a silver medal at the 2008 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championships. She was recognized as Top Defender. She would compete with Canada’s National Women’s Under-22 Team in 2008 as part of a three-game series vs. the United States in Pierrefonds, Quebec. In August 2009, she would play for the team for another three game series against the US (this time in Calgary, Alberta). The following year, she would participate in another series vs. the US (contested in Toronto, Ontario). Rougeau competed in the MLP Cup on three separate occasions. She won a silver medal at the 2009 MLP Cup in Ravensburg, the gold medal at the 2010 and 2011 MLP Cup, respectively. On October 3, 2011, she was named to the Team Canada roster that will participate in the 2011 4 Nations Cup.[4] Career stats Hockey Canada Year Event GP G A PTS 2007 U18 vs. USA 3 1 2 3 2008 U18 Exhibition 1 0 1 1 2008 U18 Worlds 5 0 4 4 2008 U22 vs. USA 3 1 2 3 2009 MLP Cup 4 0 1 1 2009 U22 Selection Camp 2 0 0 0 2010 MLP Cup 5 0 1 1 2010 U22 vs. USA 3 0 3 3 NCAA Year GP G A PTS PIM 2009-10 33 10 22 32 38 2010-11 14 0 11 11 6 Awards and honors Collégial AA Rookie of the Year (2007–08) Collégial AA First All-Star Team in 2007-08 Collégial AA First All-Star Team in 2008-09 Collegial AA Academic All-Star, 2008-09[5] IIHF Directorate Award, Best Defender, 2008 IIHF Under 18 Women's World Championships[6] NCAA Ivy League Rookie of the Year in 2009-10 RBK Hockey/AHCA Women’s Division I 2009-10 Second Team All-American[7] Finalist, 2010 ECAC Best Defensive Defenseman Award[8] 2010-11 All-ECAC First Team[9] 2011 Second Team All-America selection[10] 2010-11 Second Team All-Ivy [11]

Guest Instructor (A tiger paw difference!)

The Tiger Paw students were given the treat of having a future NHL coach put them through the paces when Pascal Vincent, now assistant coach with the Winnipeg Jets, ran a session and addressed the group on what the Montreal Juniors ( as Pascal Vincent was head coach of Montreal Juniors at the time) were looking for in a player. Interestingly, they are looking for good students! They are looking for : Our criteria Personality; • Willingness to succeed academically; • Lead a healthy lifestyle; • Be ready to give his best at all times and in every situation.”

Guest Instructor/Speak Leading AHL Defensemen in Scoring

Each summer we try to introduce the students at the summer hockey school to role models and players that can inspire them to follow their path and reach the highest level of hockey. One guest instructor / speaker that we are so proud of and so pleased that he continues to find the time to address our summer hockey school is MARK BARBERIO. Mark played his hockey at Lakeshore. Made the jump to Midget AAA as a 15 year old, was drafted into the Quebec Major Junior League from his Midget AAA year by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. Mid season in his rookie year he was traded to the Moncton Wildcats for Luc Bourdon. Three and a half years with Moncton, Mark went to the Memorial Cup and played against Taylor Hall and the Windsor Spitfires. Drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2008 entry draft, 6th round, 152nd overall. Mark takes time to explain his voyage, from Bantam AA to today. And, then, when he hits the ice and you see his speed and his shot, he catches the students attention. Mark continues to develop. He leads all American Hockey League defensemen in scoring with 4 goals and 31 assists for 35 points, is a PLUS 20. JUNIOR CAREER NOTES: 2009-10: Helped Moncton to the QMJHL Championship in 2009-10…Led all QMJHL defensemen in points and assists and was second in goals in the 2010 playoffs…Ranked second in assists and seventh in points among all skaters in the 2009-10 QMJHL playoffs…Led Moncton in plus/minus (+39) and tied for the team lead for game-winning goals (5) in 2009-10…Was second among defensemen in the QMJHL in game-winning goals (5), fifth in points and assists and sixth in goals in 2009-10…Ranked third on Moncton in points and assists in 2009-10…Led all Moncton defensemen in goals and was second in assists and points in 2009-10…Set career highs for goals, assists, points and shorthanded goals (3) with Moncton in 2009-10…2009-10 QMJHL Second Team All-Star…Participated in the 2010 QMJHL All-Star Game.2007-08 Named the 2007-08 Monton Outstanding Defensive Defenseman.2006-07 Represented the QMJHL at 2009 Canada-Russia Super Series and 2007 Canada-Russia Challenge…2006-07 QMJHL All-Rookie Team.

Bantam Tiger Paw Hockey School Scrimmage

Here is a sample of a scrimmage. Note instructor Kyle Hardy , who plays professional hockey in the Magnus Ligue in France for the Ducs de Dijon. Also note, Olivia Bishop, Chelsea Zaidie, Catherine Daoust and Michelle sides are participating in this scrimmage... yes, girls are WELCOME!!!!!

Another Demonstration of our work with goalies

More work with the goalies

The Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School is pleased to announce its 4th annual summer program which aims to further the development of your children’s hockey skills. Building skilled hockey players, one player at a time! The school provides boys and girls from Peewee to Midget levels the opportunity of a lifetime to develop all areas of their game, including skating, puck handling, shooting, and off-ice strength and conditioning with our Top Prospect Instructors. Our goal is to instill in young hockey players the perfect balance of skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and respect while continuing to fuel their passion for the game. The Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey Hockey School is an Elite Program which focus more on individual skills development. (Qualified AA, BB and CC players only) The Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School is held at the Vincent Lecavalier Arena in Ile Bizard. Do we work with goalies? Yes, we do. Please click on video to see an excerpt of a session.

Nutkevitch Returning for another Summer

Sy Nutkevitch is returning to the Summer Hockey school for his second summer. Sy, who is captain of the Potsdam Bears ( a member of the State University of New York Athletic Conference) is having a great season with 6 goals and 19 assists for 25 points in 12 games thus far this season. There are those of us who feel Sy just might be having this success because of the extra work he received at the summer hockey school, participating in drills, scrimmages and the number of shots that he took on our young goalies. Come join Sy and the staff for another summer of great instruction, development and FUN! For those of you that are interested in following the Bears, please click on the following link and proceed to their web site. http://www.potsdambears.com/news/2012/1/3/MHOCKEY_0103125932.aspx

Hardy Returning to Summer Hockey School for Third Summer

Kyle Hardy will be returning to instruct our young defensemen again this summer. Kyle, a two time All American at Bowdoin College, is completing his first season of professional hockey playing for the Ducs de Dijon of the Magnus League in France. Kyle's skills and knowledge have been helping young defensemen for the past three summers and he will be adding some European flavor this summer. When asked if he was returning again this summer, "Mark me down as confirmed! Looking forward to it. I had a lot of fun with the kids, and its always a great group of coworkers." Well, with that enthusiasm, our summer students are in great hands! Come join Kyle and the staff for another summer of great instruction, development and FUN! For those of you interested in following the Ducs, please click on this link and proceed to their website. http://www.dijonhockey.fr/

Tiger Summer Strength and Conditioning Approach

Yves Ethier operates his Centre de Performance at the Complexe Sportif Saint Raphael in Ile Bizard where we operate the hockey school. This will be our fourth year together with Yves and the results keep getting better and better. Here is a sample, from a different operator in the US, of some of the strength and conditioning exercises that are conducted during the summer hockey school. Quick Station Repetition http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_EFODONSD4&feature=relmfu Prowler Sled Exercises http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shap_H6UgUs&feature=relmfu Yves' programs include •Specific programs to develop strength, power, endurance, hypertrophy and flexibility. • Using the dry land secrets of the Canadian speed skating team, winner of 6 medals at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. • Postural and muscle balance program. • Gymnastics program adapted to hockey. • Optimizing your power with Olympic lift - taught by an ex-coach of the Canadian Olympic Team. • Specific energy program for hockey through the use of modified strong man competition techniques. NEW • Speed skating techique Medallist.

Alex Cote Returns to Summer Hockey School Staff

This will be Alex Cote's third summer working with the Summer Hockey School. Alex lead the Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League in scoring in 2010-2011 with 99 points with the now defunct Joliette Traffic. This season, Alex has moved up to the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Playing on a different team, accepting a different role, Alex works with our summer school athletes to help them understand the different roles players can be asked to play through our CHAMPIONSHIP HABITS series. Presently injured with a dislocated hand, Alex will be back in action with the Moosehead shortly. Join Alex and the Summer Hockey School staff this summer to help develop your game to being a top prospect.

Tigers Hockey School

The number 4 scorer in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Matthew Bissonette has confirmed that he will be returning to the Summer Hockey Staff for the 2012 summer hockey school! Matthew follows much of the same training regime as our students, working with our strength and conditioning coach Yves Ethier. The results are working for Matthew as he is in the top five in scoring in the "Q", he was selected to the Quebec All Stars Team in the Subway Super Series vs. the Russian All Stars and scored a hat trick in the second game. Join Matthew and the staff this summer and develop your game into being a top prospect.