Working with Venla Hovi has been one of the best coaching experiences yet in my career. Her professional approach to training and preparing herself for competition was second none. Venla was willing to communicate and share how she felt at all times so we could best plan for the competition at hand. She also understood how to play in the long game, and that what she did now had an effect on the outcome we would get in both the short and short long term futures because she asked questions and used her experience as a professional athlete.

With Venla’s help, I have been able to take my game to the next level. She has an incredible amount of hockey knowledge and is passionate about sharing it with others. Venla has always created a constructive environment that facilitate success and motivates me to push past my limits!

To see the game the way Rob sees it, is a special thing. Not many players have the vision Rob possesses. I have done some offensive clips with him and I recommend this platform to any player looking to take their offensive game to the next level.

As a player who played for Nick, it is easy to say Nick is a players coach. Whether it be individual skill sessions, building relationships with players, or doing little things on a daily basis to help the team, Nick always tailored the situation for the best interest of his players with an infectious work ethic.

Blake has been my idol and role model since high school. Working with her really gave me the confidence to push past my limits and help me realize my true potential. I’ve learned how to strive for excellence while having fun and enjoying my college experience. I will now be a Captain my senior year and still work with Blake today!

Rebecca was a key player in my adaptation to the woman’s game. Her skill set from edge work and pivots to full ice explosiveness as well as puck handling skills were elite and comparable to any hockey player. Her hockey IQ sets her apart and gives her an edge in game situations. I believe she has the people skills and assets to teach and instruct players of all ages.

Rob effectively ran a top power play for three years for me. He is an elite power play quarterback that combined puck control, decision making, vision, shooting accuracy and pin point execution. He efficiently, and consistently dissected opposing penalty kills at all levels from Major Junior to NHL to KHL. His knowledge will be an asset to any hockey player.

I coached Nicole during the 2018-2019 Season. What stood out to me was her work ethic. She was constantly looking for ways to improve. She is very detail-oriented which will go a long way in helping teach young goaltenders.

I have coached at the highest levels of hockey and have been a Head Hockey Coach at the NCAA Division One level for the last nine years. Over that time I have coached some outstanding hockey players, like George Hughes, who was a great leader and captain for one of my teams. George led the entire country in scoring by a defenseman as a senior, was voted First Team All-League and extremely cerebral. George was an exceptional skater and he read the game remarkably well. George was an exciting player to watch as he made uncommon plays on a regular basis. What drove George was his passion for the sport and his incredible hockey IQ. He was on the forefront of what today’s modern day defensemen looks like… fluid, tough, mobile, up the ice and was a big part of the team’s offense. He was a pleasure to coach and genuinely enjoyable to watch play the game. He was a pure hockey player.

I’ve been working with Blake since I was 12 years old. Working with Blake made me a much better player and person. During our time, we’ve tackled mental skills and prep, helped me through my elbow surgery and recovery, and was always someone there to talk to. I’ve gotten faster, stronger, and have a great release on my shot. I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to work with Blake.