Professional ice hockey instructional staff

MIHS of Canada is rich in hockey history when it comes to offering effective ice hockey camps for all ages. MIHS of Canada commenced in the early 1980’s on Vancouver Island by Founder and President Lance Odegaard. He started the program by offering high tempo Conditioning camps that challenged competitive kids mentally and physically. The popularity and effectiveness of the camps were proven and Mid Island Hockey Schools took their program to the next level by offering Professional Hockey Schools. The word started to spread to our U.S. neighbors and in 1996 Mid Island Hockey Schools commenced Hockey Schools and Specialty camps in select locations around the United States and Canada. MIHS also ran the first ever Professional Ice Hockey camp in Sendai, Japan. Since then, MIHS of Canada has built a committed staff that cannot be matched. A make up of great hockey minds representing Canadian Jr. Hockey, top NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey teams, as well as some former NHL and European Professionals. Our staff is very well connected to all of the competitive leagues around North America and Europe. We hope to see you at one of our exciting programs in 2007!

MIHS Professional Staff 2007

Brad Odegaard: Manager of all of the MIHS programs. On ice instructor, curriculum director, staff manager, Brad continues to have the passion to see kids get the best instruction necessary to improve their personal skill level and game. Brad serves as a scout for several teams in Canadian Jr. A and B, U.S. Jr. B, and U.S. College programs. A former Canadian Jr. standout, Brad went on to play and graduate from the University of Maine. I am very proud of what our program represents. We want participants to get premium value when they attend our camps. We expect our staff to have a personal approach with every participant, and our goal is to offer coaches that are great teachers and ambassadors to the game. It is very important to me to limit the size of the camps, and offer an excellent coach to participant ratio.

Randy Barker: Currently Assistant Coach at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Randy was a regular at our Conditioning camps in the 1980’s. He went on from Canadian Jr. Hockey to play at the University of Wisconsin – Superior where he captained a very talented team his last 2 years. He went on to serve as their head recruiter and assistant coach where he assembled a squad that went on to win the National Championship in 1999.

Oly Hicks: Currently Athletic Director, head of scouting, and Assistant Coach at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. Manhattanville has been a top 5 team in NCAA Men’s hockey for the last 4 years, and currently in 2006-07 is ranked #1. Oly played and coached professionally in Austria prior to moving to Manhattanville. He was also the Director at the prestigious Banff Hockey Academy. This is Oly’s 4^th year with MIHS of Canada.

Benny Syer: Assistant Coach and Head Recruiter for Quinnipiac College. Ben has a built an outstanding college program, utilizing MIHS of Canada Showcase Camps to scout and network with Jr. coaches. After 6 seasons at Quinnipiac he has a 148-88-23 record.

Fred Harbinson: Assistant coach and Head Recruiter for St. Cloud State. Currently ranked #4 in Division 1 college hockey, Fred is a premier coach and recruiter in the college ranks and his highly respected by his peers in college hockey.

Rylan Ferster: Head Coach and GM of the Victoria Grizzlies Jr. A club. Rylan has seen several of his former and current players move onto NCAA colleges and Professional clubs. Rylan has built a powerhouse in Victoria and will compete for the BCHL championship once again in 2006-2007.

Mid Island Hockey Schools

A stride ahead of the competetition!

Kevin Reiter: MIHS of Canada Head of Goaltending, Kevin is an excellent instructor. He is currently playing professionally for the Phoenix Roadrunners, Kevin was a college standout at the University of Anchorage Alaska.

Bob Beers: Former NHL’er for the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightening, Edmonton Oilers. Bob has been with MIHS of Canada for 7 years. A current broadcaster for the Boston Bruins, Bob thoroughly enjoys participating and instructing young kids.

Charlie Graves: Head of Scouting for the Tri City Storm - USHL, Charlie has a great knack for talent as the Storm have put together a solid program over the last few years thanks to Charlie’s abilities. We look forward to having Charlie at our showcases and Prospects camps in 2007.

Al Glendinning: Head Coach of the Merritt Centennials BC Jr. Hockey League, Al was the BCHL coach of the year in 2005-2006. Al demands hard work from his kids and is a proven leader. He has seen several of his players and goalies move to the NHL and College ranks.

Kyle Wallack: Kyle was a former assistant coach at Holy Cross, and is now the assistant at Yale. A former goaltender Kyle is a very effective trainer amongst his goalies.

Roger Grillo: Head coach Brown University. An outstanding coach, former Vancouver Canucks draft pick, and defenseman at the University of Maine.

Campbell Blair: Former BC Jr.A standout, went on to play at the University of Maine and served as an Assistant coach for 5 years. He recently accepted head assistant coach and head recruiter at the University of Anchorage Alaska.

Geoff Marrotollo: Head Coach South Kent Prep School in Connecticut. Geoff saw 3 kids off his 2006 team receive Division 1 college scholarships. Geoff will be participating in our Showcase and Prospect camps.

Paddy McCarthy: Head Coach Canterbury Prep School in New York. Paddy is building a great prep program in his new role. He will be partaking in our 2007 programs.

MIHS of Canada Jr. Instructors

A very important part of our camps is our Jr. instructors. We have been very fortunate to have some young talented kids assist and learn our curriculum.

Lee Greene: Defenseman Las Vegas Wranglers ECHL, former standout at UAA, and played in the USHL. Lee has been assisting with our Alaska camps for the last 5 years.

Sam Tikka: Currently playing defense for Division 3 powerhouse St. Norbert. Played in the NAHL for the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. Sam is very popular amongst the young kids.

Due to unforseen circumstances, MIHS reserves the right to substitute for any instructor unable to attend the school.

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email: hockeycamps@mihscanada.com

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