Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Olympic Champion to Host Championship Habits Starting July 21

Former Tiger Paw student, Lac St Louis Tiger and now among man other things Gold Medalist at the 2014 Sochi Olympics will be hosting Championship HAbits for the Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School next week.

Lauriane, standing on the left, won a world campionship with Canada in Burlington Vermont, was a world championship finalist the year after, graduated from Cornell University in honors, won the ECAC best defensive defenseman three years in a row, was finalist her freshman ear and was a four time All American.

Should be a good week at the Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Former Stanley Cup Winner Ryan Walters Observing Eye, Preceiving Eye


The Right Perspective
(Through the Right Eye)



“I had my good eye to the dark and my blind eye to the sun.”
Bruce Springsteen, Good Eye 

Have you ever feared a situation that later didn’t turn out nearly as badly as you thought it would?

Our perspective of events often clouds or colours what actually happens, happened, or could happen. Many times our minds add a catastrophic element to the simple event that plants ideas like, “This isn’t going to go well!”

When I played for the Washington Capitals in the late 70’s and early 80’s our team always bussed from DC up to Philadelphia for Flyers games. Do you remember what the Flyers were known as in those days? “The Broad-Street Bullies,” with good reason. During my first season with the Caps, we encountered one of those very scary incidents… the bench-clearing brawl. Following that game, the next bus trip up to play the Flyers was one of the quietest trips that I had ever experienced as a player.

Why? It was because our players were not focused on winning or even playing the game. We were thinking about the brawl that had taken place last game and the potential that a brawl might take place again.

Interestingly enough, it didn’t. That next game against the Flyers (the event) was clouded or coloured by our players’ perspective of what had happened previously. Instead of being focussed on how to win the event, our minds were focused on surviving an event that wasn’t even going to happen.

This is a phenomenon that I like to call, "Losingbefore you Play."  I am amazed at how many people allow this to happen in their lives.

In his book, The Obstacle is the Way, Ryan Holiday relates the story of 16th Century Samurai Swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.  Musashi shared great wisdom around what he called, “The Observing Eye and The Perceiving eye.”The Observing Eye sees simply what is there.The Perceiving Eye sees more than what is there. The Observing Eye sees events without distractions, exaggerations or misperceptions.The Perceiving Eye sees insurmountable obstacles, major setbacks or even just issues. This Perceiving Eye brings its own issues to the event.

This concept presents a great way to view the events of our lives. Training ourselves to see objectively, only the unclouded event through the “Observing Eye,” saves us the emotional roller coaster ride that is often initiated by things that are not real. With that in mind, I would like to offer the following exercise to train your observing eye muscle:

·   This week, I encourage you to practice looking at events through the Observing Eye. Strip your thinking down to see only what happens, not what might or could happen. Deal with the facts. Remove the catastrophic thinking.

Ryan

Give me a call at 604 996 4446 if you would like to discuss this concept or discuss how I can add value to your team with keynotes and training that refresh your culture and grow leadership.


Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Strong Core, Strong Back-from Dr David Wasylynko


Have you experienced back pain in some form during your life?
Consider this…
Your body’s core, also commonly known as your torso, supports your entire body. Therefore, a strong core could mean less injury and pain elsewhere, including your back!
Your posture is also greatly affected by the strength of your core.
Without strong abdominal muscles to help hold your back, shoulders, neck, and head into their proper positions, you’ll find yourself slouching. This may cause pain and injury throughout your body.
Stretching and weight training are two ways you can help your core be as strong as possible. There are levels of exercises appropriate for anyone, from gentle yoga to heavier strength training programs.
Are you looking to get healthy and stay healthy? Start with a strong core. Talk to us and let us show you how you can help your own back!

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Three Tiger Paw Students Selected in QMJHL Draft

Three Tiger Paw students, Tyler Higgins, Marshall Rifai and Chris Theodore were selected in yesterday's QMJHL entry draft.
Higgins was selected in the third round by the Val D'or Foruers, Rifai in the 8th round by the St John Sea dogs and Theodore in the 11th round by the Quebec Remparts.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

4 of 6 Tigers on CSR List are Tiger Paw students


The Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School is pleased to announce that 4 of its students have made the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Central Scoutng List (CSR) for the upcoming entry draft.

On the list are Marshall Rifai, Tyler Higgins, Espoir leading scorer Christopher Theodore and league 3rd leading scorer Alex Bourhas.

click here to see the csr list : http://theqmjhl.ca/uploads/assets/QMJHL_FR_SITE/Repechage/liste_finale_CSR_7_mai_2014.pdf



Jordan Piccolino selected tournament goalie and Top Goalie in MAnitoba Junior Hockey League, also a former Tiger Paw Student!
Our program seems to work at developing players, try us on for size!

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Lessard Returns To Work with Tiger Paw Goalies

Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School goalie coach, Vinny Lessard, will be back on the ice to work with our goalie students again this summer.

This marks the third season that Vinny will be working with the goalies and the feed back has always been positive.

Vinny played for the Lac St Louis Lions Midget AAA team, went on to the play prep school hockey at St Andrew's College in Aurora, Ontario. From St Andrew's he moved to the BCHL and played for the Surrey Eagles.

Prior to the Lions, Vinny back stoppped the Lakeshore Panthers Atom AA to a provincial title and in Bantam AA, the Lakeshore Panthers to a double over time loss in the provincial title game.

Monday, March 31, 2014

Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School Salutes Bantam AA Champions!

The Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School congratulate the Lac St Louis Bantam AA Selects on their championship yesterday! The Selects feature five Tiger Paw students: Samantha Tosi, Stephanie Chouchani, Megan Grant, Julianna Classen and Eva Durandeau

Ladies, it all started in the summer with your hard work at the hockey school and look at what you have achieved!

Deposits Due Today, MARCH 31, 2014

March 31 is here! Deposits for the Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School should be in today!

What a lineup we have as far as instructors are concerned! Its going to be a great experience for all involved!

Saturday, March 29, 2014

March 31 Deadline Upon Us!

The deadline for the Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School deposits is quickly approaching, MARCH 31!



As you are aware, this summer we are pleased to have Sochi Olympics Team Canada Gold Medalist Lauriane Rougeau join our staff. Lauriane's resume is one that incudes a World Championship and Olympic Gold Medal, 4 time Second Team All American while playing at Cornell, 3 time ECAC Best Defensive Defenseman, one time runnerup for that aware.

We start June 23rd, we finish August 1!

All the activities are at the Vincent Lecavalier Arena in Ile Bizard.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Rougeau Joins Tiger Paw Staff

The Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School is proud to announce the addition of Olympic Gold Medal winner Lauriane Rougeau to the staff for the summer of 2014.

Lauriane is the sole female to play for the Lac St Louis Tigers. Lauriane is a four time second team All American having graduated from Cornell University in honors.

Lauriane is ,also, a three time ECAC Best Defensive Defenseman Award and, in her first year at Cornell she was a finalist for the award.

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, but were defeated by the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs.

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 aClarkson 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). 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. In a game versus Russia at the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship, Rougeau logged a goal and an assist in a 14–1 victory.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Hardy and Nutkevitch to Return to Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School

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The Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School is pleased to announce the return of Kyle Hardy and Sy Nutkevitch as key instructors to the school for the summer of 2014.

Hardy, who is playing for Chamonix of the Magnus Ligue in France, is completing his third season as a professional after a College career at Bowdoin College that saw him earn two ALL American selections.

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Nutkevitch is playing in the East Coast League for the Fort Wayne Comets and with his next game will have played 100 games at the professional level. Sy, too, went the College route having completed four years at Potsdam SUNY.

"We are very pleased to have Sy and Kyle back with us again this summer, Kyle has been with us since the beginning and Sy came in to the group the second year . The two of them have made such a strong contribution in the development of our students," Chris Sides Tiger Paw Summer Elite Hockey School Director stated.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Tiger Paw Announces Return Of Sagueneens' Defense Coach to Staff this summer

Mathieu Turcotte, defense coach for the Chicoutimi Sagueneens of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, will return to the Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School this summer.

Matt has been working with one of the youngest defense corps in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League this season and has the team ranked 13th in team defense with 254 goals against.  The Sagueneens are playoff bound and Matt will bring that experience with him to the hockey school this summer.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School Congratulates Selects on Regional Championship

The Lac St Louis Selects won the Lac St Louis Regional Championship. The Selects feature Tiger Paw students Eva Durandeau, Megan Grant, Stephanie Couchani and Julianna Classen.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Instructor Announcement Expected March 24th

The Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School is expected to announce a new member of their summer staff on March 24th. Please stayed turned for this announcement.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2014 TIGER PAW ELITE SUMMER HOCKEY SCHOOL


The school will start Monday June 23rd and finishes Friday August 1st.
 
We operate the school four days per week, usually Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. I say usually because June 24th falls on a Tuesday and the arena is closed that day, so the first week we go Monday , Wednesday, Thursday, Friday but we return to our schedule for the next five weeks
 
Our program is a six week intensive program where we focus on three components: on ice skill development, off ice strength and conditioning and championship habits...sleep, nutrition, mental focus topics, self esteem, self confidence.

We serve both boys and girls at the peewee, bantam and midget levels!
 
 We start each day at 12h30 and the students can be picked up at 17h00. The school is hosted at the Arena Vincent Lecavalier in Ile Bizard.
 
Visit www.lsltigers.weebly.com for our brochureand a review of testimonials.
 
Should you have any questions, please feel free to email sltigers@gmail.com or via phone at 514.210.2607

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Tiger Paw Student Leads Espoir League in Scoring

Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School studet Chris Theodore completed the regular season the Ligue du Hockey excellence du Quebec as the leading scorer...most goals with 25, most assists with 36, most points with 61 and the highest points per game with 2.26 !

Congratulations Chris!

Former Tiger Paw Student / Sochi Gold Medalist Honored at Habs Game



Lauriane, along with members of the women's  and men's national team being honored at the Bell Centre...if you did not see this, you really need to have a look...what an experience for all involved!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtiHFT7vA6Q&feature=share

Tiger Paw Student, Guest Speaker, Guest Instructor Wins Gold at Sochi!

Former Tiger Tiger Paw student, Guest |Speaker, Guest Instructor Lauriane Rougeau won gold in that that tremendous come from behind gold medal game versus the Americans.

What an experience! Lauriane was a Lac St Louis Tiger at 15 years old, just graduated from Cornell University after four years....each year a second  team All American....and, Lauriane graduated in honors!

Tiger Paw Students moved at the trade deadline

Former Tiger Paw student Jordan Piccolino was traded from the Cornwall Colts of the Canada Central Junior Hockey League to the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

Jordan had led the Colts to the CCHL playoff championships last season, represented Canada East earlier this season and attended the CCHL All Star game representing Cornwall.

The Kings were looking to bolster their goaltending position as they host the Canada West Cup later this season.

In a friendly turn of events, the Cornwall Colts reached to another former Tige Paw goalie student and Jordan's goaltending mate while with the Tigers, Anthony Kuhnreich. Anthony had been playing for the Springfield Pics of the Empire Junior Hockey League.

12 Tiger Paw Students Earn Bronze at Gatineau Espoir Tournament

Twelve, yes12!, Tiger Paw Elite Summer Hockey School students earned the bronze medal at the Gatineau Midget Espoir tournament with the Lac St Louis Tigers. The tournament took place between Februaty 6-9, 2014 and represents the second tournament bronze medal for the Tigers and these Tiger Paw students.

Congratultions guys!