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Make sure to pick up the latest copy of Goalie’s World Magazine, the one with Roberto Luongo on the cover. When you get your copy make sure to check out the “Ask Coach” section of the magazine. The first question featured is one for Andrew Mercer, that was asked by student Mitchell Newman. This question also appears on the GCG website, as well as the AMHD site. Make sure to send me that burning question as you too could make find your question in Goalies World magazine. Congratulations to Phillippe Quesnel for winning the Goaltending Consultant Group “Goalie of the Year” honors. Phillippe won this award in the “Futures” category, the award was presented at the Prospects camp held in Manchester, New Hampshire this past Summer. Phillippe plays for the Eastern Ontario AAA Minor Midget Wild. Other winners include Cody Reichard in the “Prospects” division, Cody plays for Miami of Ohio, Division 1 NCAA. Michael Hutchinson took top honors in the “Mentors” category. Michael plays for the Barrie Colts of the OHL.  Check out this short video from the Prospects 07 camp in New Hampshire! AMHD Supports Roger’s House Added June 2008 On June 5th, 2008, AMHD, in conjunction with Houle Sports’ Goalie Day, held a raffle draw for an autographed Miikka Kiprusoff jersey. AMHD chose Roger’s House as the beneficiary of all funds raised through the ticket sales. The day was a great success with the raffle raising a total of $324. Our thanks go to M. Scapillati Flooring, Massage Therapy On-The-Go, Communicare Therapy, David Marcoux of the Calgary Flames and Houle Sports for helping to make the raffle possible, and special thanks to everyone who bought tickets! The lucky winner of the jersey was Adam Grantham. Keep your eyes open for upcoming opportunities to help AMHD continue contributing to such a worthwhile cause. One Year with the GCG Added May 2008 My one year anniversary as a member of the Goaltending Consultant Group (GCG) is fast approaching. Being a member of this prestigious group over the past year has been an incredibly valuable experience. The coaches involved are all top notch, giving me access to a great source of knowledge. As I go forward, I am excited about the team we have at GCG and the development opportunities this group can provide for me and all of my students. Being involved with GCG has given me the opportunity to participate in some exciting initiatives. I have done 2 radio interviews on XM Satellite Radio’s Inside Hockey show, and I was recently published in two separate issues of Goalie’s World Magazine (see more on that below). My membership in this group gives me the ability to talk year round with some of the game’s best goalie coaches. Here are some of the benefits you receive from training with a GCG consultant: - Latest techniques and training methods - Access to the exclusive GCG pay-site - Opportunity to receive invitations to the GCG Prospects Camp held each July in New Hampshire - Train in the same group as many NHL, AHL, NCAA and CHL goalies - Opportunity to be nominated as a GCG Goalie of the Month and Goalie of the Year You can visit the GCG site at: www.goaltendingconsultantgroup.com Published in Goalie’s World Magazine Added May 2008 For those who are not familiar with Goalie’s World Magazine, it is one of the leading authorities of everything goaltending, with readership in 24 countries around the world. Each month they feature a section called “Ask The Coach with GCG Coaches.” It is a section similar to what we feature on our website, where questions I receive are answered on the site. I was recently featured in two issues as one of the GCG Coaches answering a question – Issue 66 (Feb-March 2008) and Issue 67 (April-May 2008). I was very excited to see my work published in such a major magazine, and I look forward to being a contributor for a long time to come. You never know – your question may be the one that gets chosen for the magazine! For more information about Goalie’s World Magazine, check them out at: www.goaliesworld.com Bantam B1 Capture Gold in Roger’s House Tournament Added April 2008 The Ottawa Year End Minor Hockey Tournament has been a supporter of Roger’s House through the donation of profits from the tournament since 2003. Roger’s House is a pediatric palliative care facility that offers a wide range of services to families with children who suffer from life threatening illnesses. In this year’s edition of the tournament, the Bantam B1 Blackburn Stingers played five games undefeated to capture gold, competing within a field of 32 teams. The weekend started with the team enjoying the spotlight as part of a ceremonial puck drop hosted by local celebrity Max Keeping of CJOH TV news. A decisive win in the initial game put the Stingers in the “A” side of the tournament, and set the course for some exciting hockey match-ups. Along the way, the Stingers played one of their best games of the season against the top rated team from Pembroke which had allowed only 3 shots on net in its previous two games. Both teams battled hard with the game tied 1-1 for a good part of the third period, until the Stinger’s game winning goal was netted by Chris Lacasse-Rufiange with 45 seconds remaining. The final game was a fast paced 4-1 victory against the St. Laurent Senators. The team was happy to welcome back their goaltender, Alex Martel, from a wrist injury, no worse for wear as evidenced by his selection for the tournament MVP honours. 
Congratulations to the Stingers for their hard work and continued dedication to the magic of team play. Coach Andrew Nepean Raiders Major PeeWee B ODMHA Champs Added March 2008 Alex Oakes, pictured bottom left, and his team went 6-0-1 with 23 goals for and 6 against to become the 2007-08 champions ! 
Congrats Alex, we are all proud of you here at AMHD! Coach Andrew Mercer on the Radio: Second Interview Added February 2008 Well, once again I had the privilege to speak with the great people at “Inside Hockey” and did another interview for “Between the Pipes”. Have a listen, and tell me what you think! Coach Andrew Saunders Ties Team Record Added January 2008 With a 5 - 1 win over the Ottawa Jr Senators, Brockville Brave goaltender Clarke Saunders, tied a longstanding team record. The previous standard for wins in a season by a Braves goaltender was 27, set by Kevin Peever 10 years ago. Kevin Peever was the goaltender for the 1997-8 CJHL & Fred Page Cup champion Brockville Braves ! Way to go Clarke, keep making us proud. Coach Andrew Mercer on the Radio Added December 2007 As promised here is the link to the “Between the Pipes” feature the was recorded this December. This promises to be one of many interviews that I hope to do with the great people at “Inside Hockey” 
Added July 2007 Congratulations to AMHD student Yannick Guilbeault on being selected in the 11th round by the Brampton Battalion in the 2007 OHL entry draft.
Keep up the great work and keep making all of the staff and students of AMHD proud ! 
Added May 2007 On March 22nd, AMHD headed to Stockholm, New Jersey to direct a goalie camp. We were very excited to go on a road trip and have some fun. Andrew Mercer and AMHD student Curtis Van Allen spent 3 days in northern New Jersey at a first class facility with 2 North American-sized ice surfaces. The hospitality by all of the rink staff was well beyond any of our expectations. Curtis and I tested out the ice on Friday afternoon and found out that it was amazing; at this point we were getting very anxious to get this camp started. Friday evening soon came, and Curtis and I were very impressed by the talent level and work ethic that these goalies possessed. The next two days were no different, with the hard work paying off and every goalie on the ice showing improvement. By Sunday afternoon, technical errors were at a minimum and big saves were at a maximum! By Sunday evening, we couldn't believe our time there was over, and we were leaving early the next morning. We were very lucky during our time there as we didn't have super long and crazy days, so we got to squeeze in some time on the Saturday evening to head in to New York City to check out Times Square, what an incredible place! Thankfully, the camp reviews have been really positive, and plans are in the works to get back to the Garden State for another camp! Curtis and I want to take this opportunity to thank the goalies, the rink staff and all of the parents for welcoming us into their community. It was a fantastic experience made possible by everyone involved. I also want to thank Skylands Ice World for hosting us, and specifically to their Director of Hockey Operations, Adam Bergen, for working so hard to make this opportunity happen for us at AMHD. We're looking forward to the next one!
Added May 2007 Clarke Saunders, a student of AMHD, had an outstanding year in the E.O.J.B.H.L. His dedication and hard work ethic has earned him some impressive titles in his rookie year. Here are the highlights. Voted co-winner of the rookie-of-the-year in the Rideau Division of the E.O.J.B.H.L.... Voted as the starting goalie on the rookie all-star team of the Rideau Division of the E.O.J.B.H.L.... Voted co-winner of the rookie-of-the-year for Athens Aeros of the E.O.J.B.H.L.... Voted as Most Valuable Player Regular Season for Athens Aeros of the E.O.J.B.H.L... Voted as Most Valuable Player Playoffs for Athens Aeros of the E.O.J.B.H.L... 
Awsome work Clarke, keep earning the titles !!! 
Added April 2007 Congratulations to Richard Joudoin and Drew Lawson for winning the Minor Bantam AA league 
Great work boys. Keep kicking them out!!! |
