Tuesday, October 30, 2012

So, what distinguishes the Tiger Paw Elite Hockey school from others

Notice anything about our instructors? Notice that they are selected as leaders of their teams? There is no coincidence here. We pride ourselves in the quality of our instructors as teachers and leaders...we spend a great deal of time working on the mental aspects of the game so our students learn from these leaders, what it takes to be a champion in our Championship Habits series
Part of what we like to teach at the Tiger Paw elite Summer Hockey School is the way of the Lac St Louis Tigers. That way is forged in the poem that the Tigers wear on their work out shirts and in the culture we develop with the team. Read the poem, below.
By Grantland Rice You wonder how they do it, You look to see the knack, You watch the foot in action, Or the shoulder or the back. But when you spot the answer Where the higher glamours lurk, You’ll find in moving higher Up the laurel-covered spire, That most of it is practice And the rest of it is work.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Cote having an impact on Capitals

For those of you who have seen Alex Cote work as an instructor at the Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School, you see that, one day, this guy is going to be a very good coach. He understands the game, passes along instruction well and makes sure that his students complete the skill with proper correction. Those qualities serve Alex well in his playing career as well. Alex was a sought after commodity by the Summerside Western Capitals of the Maritime Junior Hockey League. They are hosting the 2013 Royal Bank cup and they want to win it all. Alex, who toiled for the HAlifax Mooseheads last season, wanted to be part of that opportunity as well. So far, in 9 games , Alex has contributed 3 goals and 4 assists for a total of 7 points. How has the team done in those 9 games They are 7 wins, 1 loss,1 overtime loss and sit on top of the Roger Meek Division.

Barberio starts off like he finished last season

Tiger Paw guest instructor/speaker Mark Barberio finished the last AHL season as the league's top defenseman. So far this year, and we are only two games in, he is showing signs of continuing that work. In the Syracuse Crunch opening season game versus the Rochester Americans, Mark evened the score with a powerplay goal. And, in the second game versus the Hershey Bears, he assisted on the winning goal. And, not only that, the team has looked for Mark for leadership and have given him the alternate captain's "A" in the two games thus far. For those of you who have met Mark, you know he is a leader!

Friday, October 5, 2012

Nutkevitch reports to Texas Brahmas

Tiger Paw Hockey School instructor Sy Nutkevitch has completed his work as a guest instructor/mentor with the Lac St Louis Tigers this week and reported to his team, the Texas Brahmas of the Central Hockey league. "Sy played a significant role with the hockey school and the Tigers this year. He has been instrumental in imparting game related knowledge to the Tigers, has encouraged them on their work ethic and game tactics, we have been very fortunate to have him work with our guys, " Lac St Louis Tigers General Manager Chris Sides had to say. Sy completed his college hockey career last season and joined the Texas Brahmas for their final 12 regular season and 7 playoff games.