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NOVA
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IN
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The
Nova
Scotia Goaltender Academy
is pleased to showcase some goaltenders who have trained with the
NSGA over the past several years, many who have succeeded in
realizing their dreams of playing at the major junior, university,
and professional levels including the NHL.
Along
with our goaltender showcase, check out the stories and updates of
various NSGA students and goalies taught by Scott and Patrick, who
have been achieving significant success in their careers.
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"Be A Player" Series to Feature Goaltending |
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NSGA
- Showing How It's Done!
When
EastLink Television was looking to include goalies in their "Be
a Player" series, they knew just who they needed to call.
NSGA directors (Patrick Dallaire (left) and Scott Gouthro
(right) pictured with Eastlink Television's own Matt Beardsley) are
known for their highly technical training methods, so who better to
call upon to demonstrate the fine points of playing goaltender? |
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Together,
Scott and Patrick assembled a small group of goaltenders at Cole
Harbour Place that they felt would be representative of the range of
students they teach. And as always, they made sure the goalies
were challenged by using top quality shooters such as Brad Marchand,
Andrew Bodnarchuk, Bryce Swan, and Graham Bona. After a long
day, filming finished up with some great clips that will feature
proper execution of the fundementals that distinguish great goalies
from average ones.
The
NSGA would like to that everyone who participated in this effort,
including all the goalies, shooters, the Eastlink Television crew,
and the staff at Cole Harbour Place. |
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NSGA
GOALIES IN THE NEWS (2008) |
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June
7, 2008
Domingue
selected as the only goaltender in the first round of the 2008 QMJHL draft
Louis
Domingue, who spent last season playing for Les Lions du Lac Saint-Louis
of the Quebec Midget AAA league, was the only goalie to be selected
in the first round of the 2008 QMJHL draft. Looking to have a
strong showing at the upcoming Moncton camp, Louis attended the NSGA
Elite Camp held in Cole Harbour in eary July. After the camp
was over, Louis extended his stay for additional training with
Patrick before returning home.
Patrick,
Scott, and the rest of the NSGA staff congratulate Louis on his
significant achievement and wish him every success in the coming season. |
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June
22, 2008
Delmas
second round draft pick by Avs
Peter
Delmas was selected 61st overall in Saturday's NHL Draft.
Delmas was the only Nova Scotian selected in this year's draft, and
it was became obvious that Colorado wanted to make sure that they
could get him.
'The
Avs wanted Delmas so badly they pulled off a trade on the draft
floor to make sure they got him. They dealt forward Brad Richardson
to the Los Angeles Kings to get the pick they used to select Delmas.
"It
was the last pick in the second round and they traded up to get the
pick so that also means something to me. It’s quite the honour
to see that they did that," Delmas said.' (
source
www.thechronicleherald.ca)
Congratulations
Peter on your success from all of us here at the NSGA!
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Dear
NSGA,
Just
want to take this opportunity to say thanks to Pat and Scott for
everything they have done for me. I especially want to thank Pat for
all the early mornings we spent working together trying to get me to
the next level.
The
NSGA program demonstrates that they can develop goaltenders to play
at the highest levels, and I am proof of that.
I
can't thank Pat and Scott enough, they have pushed me and I have
them to thank. They are the main reason I am where I am today.
Getting drafted is just the first step, but it’s a big step and
Pat and Scott have been there to help me make the jump from Midget to
Junior, and hopefully one day to the NHL.
Thanks
for everything,
Peter
Delmas |
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June
10, 2008
Pavelec
leads Chicago Wolves to Calder Cup
'The
ChicagoWolves wrapped up the championship series, 4-games-to-2 to
capture their second Calder Cup and fourth league title in their
14-year history, which includes winning the International Hockey
League's Turner Cup 10 years ago in 1998, and again in 2000.
"This
team has everything that makes up a championship team," said
head coach John Anderson. "Shear dedication and team work that's
what won it for us tonight"
Wolves
goaltender Ondrej Pavelec held off 25 of 27 Penguins shots in the
24th postseason contest of his rookie campaign (16-8).' (excerpt
www.ChicagoWolves.com) |
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June
12, 2008
Eagles
goalie Roy invited to Hockey Canada Camp
Cape
Breton Screaming Eagles goalie Olivier Roy is among a dozen
netminders that will partake in Hockey Canada’s Program of
Excellence camp, which begins today in Calgary.
The
goaltenders — eight in the under-20 age category and four
under-18 — will work with Corey Hirsch, Hockey Canada’s
goaltending consultant, and a number of other instructors during the
four-day camp.
( source
www.thechronicleherald.ca)
“These
goaltenders are the future of our national teams, so we want to give
them the opportunity to learn from some of the top instructors in the
game,” said Hirsch. “We have had great success the past two
years with our goaltending camp, and we look forward to further
developing some of Canada’s top young goaltenders.” (source
Hockey Canada)
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May
4, 2008
Leclaire
Shines at World Championships
"HALIFAX
– Dany Heatley continued to rewrite Hockey Canada's record book
as Canada scored a 7-0 victory over Latvia on Sunday for its second
straight win at the 2008 IIHF World Championship.
Goaltender
Pascal Leclaire, who played three years of Major Junior hockey with
the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior League, got the
win. Leclaire didn't have a busy night but he was brilliant early in
the third to preserve the shutout."
(excerpt
from HockeyCanada.ca)
Crowds
have appreciated seeing their former Mooseheads star back in action
at the Metro Centre. After games, crowds wait for autographs
and pictures, where Pascal is generous giving time to his fans. |
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May
5, 2008
NSGA
Goalies Best in Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League
In
Truro on Sunday, the NSMMHL Annual Awards Banquet celebrated the
season and individual accomplishments from 2007-08. Melvin Day
(Cape Breton Tradesmen) was named to the 1st All Star team, and Andrew
Sidey (Dartmouth Subways) was named to the 2nd All Star Team.
The
NSGA congratulates Melvin and Andrew on their success! |
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April
25, 2008
Delmas
rated the No. 3 goalie by Central Scouting Service
"Bedford’s
Peter Delmas was ranked No. 3 among North American goaltenders as
the National Hockey League released its final player rankings from
the Central Scouting Service on Thursday."
(excerpt
from Halifax Herald )
Peter
was a Featured NSGA Goalie in December, 2006. You can read
more on the link at the bottom of this page, or simply CLICK
HERE. |
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April
9, 2008
Leclaire
gets the call
Former
Moose goalie named to Canadian team for world championship
"Former
Halifax Mooseheads goalie Pascal Leclaire is part of the first group
of 15 players selected for next month’s IIHF world championship
in Halifax and Quebec City.
"As
far as coming back to Halifax, I’m really excited, really
looking forward to it," Leclaire said via conference call.
"I still have great connections in that city and still have a
lot of friends. I had a great time and great memories playing there
for three years."
Leclaire,
25, had a breakout season for the Blue Jackets with a 24-17-6
record, a 2.25 goal-against average and nine shutouts in 54 games. He
played for Halifax from 1998-2001."
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from Halifax Herald mmosher@herald.ca) |
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February
23, 2008 |
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Roy
shines as Eagles blank Rocket |
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CHARLOTTETOWN,
P.E.I. — "Olivier Roy set a pair of league rookie
goaltending records as he helped the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
post a 4-0 win over the P.E.I. Rocket in Quebec Major Junior Hockey
League action at the Charlottetown Civic Centre, Friday. Roy
made 20 stops for the shutout, his fourth of the season, which sets a
new league rookie record. Also, Roy posted his 24th win, which breaks
the previous record for a 16-year-old rookie goaltender of 23 set
last season by Peter Delmas of the Lewiston Maineiacs." (excerpt
from Cape Breton Post T.J. COLELLO) |
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February
3, 2008 |
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Wolves'
Pavelec earns February goalie honors |
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"The
American Hockey League announced that Ondrej Pavelec of the Chicago
Wolves has been named the Rbk X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender of the Month for
February. Pavelec was 9-2-1 in 12 appearances last month, posting a
1.49 goals-against average and a .949 save percentage to lead Chicago
into first place in the West Division." (excerpt
www.theAHL.com). Ondrej set a
franchise record by a Chicago first-year pro, surpassing Kari
Lehtonen’s 20 victories in 2003-04, and became the first Chicago
goaltender in three years to earn the league’s monthly honor. |
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FEATURED
STUDENT
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Andrew
Sidey |
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Dartmouth
Subways Major Midget |
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When
did you start playing goalie? |
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I've
been playing in goal for 9 years. |
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Do
you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions? |
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My
pre-game ritual consists of taping my stick, playing hacky sac,
going for a run, stretching, using a reaction ball and visualizing
the game. |
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Who
do you admire as a goaltender? |
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The
NHL goalie I admire the most is Carey Price, I like his laid back
yet competitive attitude and I admire his strong technique. |
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If
you could achieve anything in hockey, what would it be? |
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This
season I just want to keep working hard to improve on all aspects of
my game. In the future, I want to play and be successful at the
highest level possible. |
This
will be my third time at the NSGA. They always push you and create
an intense camp. The conditioning is great and you learn many
different exercises for both on ice and off ice training. I found
that the NSGA has really improved my skating ability and technique.
Patrick and Scott are excellent instructors and I am looking forward
to this year's camp. |
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