FAQ
Mike Rosati ,
Q. What is your Background?
A. This is some of my background
NHL New York Rangers
Washington Capitals
AHL Portland Pirates
IHL Manitoba Moose
Europe : Bolzano Italy (4) Championships
Mannheim Germany (4) Championships
Team Italia 9 World Championships
Team Italia 2 Olympics
2 Spengler Cups
OHL Hamilton
Niagara Falls
For more details feel free to look me up on google , legends of hockey.net, or hockeydb.com
Q. What would you consider to be your carrer highlights?
A. Being drafted by the New York Rangers and signing my first NHL contract.
Winning 8 Championships in Europe,
4 in Italy , 4 in Mannheim Germany
Signing with the Washington Capitals (Recording my first NHL win.)
Olympic Games in Lillehamer , Nagano
Q. What is Ray's background?
A. Ray has been in the hockey world for over 30years. Played pro in Austria until he was involved in a car accident that resulted in a career ending back injury. Until the formation of Canadian Goaltending Academy and our partnership he was President and Co Founder of Saves Goaltending and has travelled and worked extensivley with goaltenders of all ages and calibre from all over the globe. The list of Goaltenders that he has worked with and there accomplishments makes him a vital part of the Canadian Goaltending Academy 1 - 2 punch. He brings with him years of experience in both teaching and motivating not just the students but all of the staff as well. He is well respected in the industry.
Q. What Style of Goaltending does Canadian Goaltending Academy teach?
A. We teach a mixed hybrid butterfly style of goaltending with heavy emphasis on foot speed,rebound and body control with quick transition and recovery with options. It is an agressive approach to the position and how to play it without sacrificing size. In today's game you have to have the ability to combine explosive speed and transition with patience and timing. The best example I could give would be Cristobal Huet. He used the same system which we developed while we worked together in Mannheim during the NHL lock out.
Q. What do You Feel are the Benefits of Training on Synthetic Ice?
A. Until my retirement from professional hockey in Europe I had heard about it but never seen it or trained on it. My first time was when I met Ray and he did some work with me on it. To my surprise it was amazing. It felt like ice, you could do anything on it. The only difference that I found was it was more resistant in glide, which for training is great. There is no better way to gain Balance, Body Control, and Foot Speed than Resistance Training. The surface also has a tremendous benefit for younger goalies in that you cannot cheat on it. You have to skate and move with bent knees. Thats Stance!, and thats a key part of this position. The surface will force you work harder but you will reap the benefits. Make sure to watch the video on the site and see for yourself how good and controled you can move.
Q. How do the Winter Programs Work?
A. We run our programs from September to May. We offer several days and options. The class packages works like this. Come when you want and when it is convenient for you to get there. You can do a Monday one week, and a Thursday the next. You can miss 1 week and come in the following. These Services are designed for our customers. You can also mix and match with our on ice programs. You can do a session in the Training Centre and follow it up with an on ice session on the Friday. This way you are not stuck to just 1 night, It is very flexable and easy to manage for the goaltending parent. There is no comparison with any of our competitors for number of programs and flexibility that we run every week.
Q. How do the Packages Work?
A. For Winter Programs you have until our programs end in May to use them, After May they Expire. For Private Lessons there is no time limit.
If you ever have a question please feel to contact us directly anytime, We are always available to you and would be glad to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Some of our Goalies Past and Present
Cristobal Huet Mannheim / Montreal Canadiens/ Washington Capitals NHL
Steve Passmore Mannheim / Chicago Black Hawks NHL
Leslie Reddon Team Canada Womens
David Kennedy Pennsicola Ice Pirates ECHL
Timo Pielmeier San Jose Sharks NHL
Marc Anthony Franco Landshut Cannibals German Bundesliga
Andrew Braithwaite Merrimack NCAA
Andrew Warren Boston University NCAA
Chip Colgary West Point NCAA
Erica Vanderveer Ohio State NCAA
Flora Vineberg Cornell University NCAA
Sydney Arbelbide NorthEastern University NCAA
Mike Thomson Lauier Golden Hawks CIAU
Anne Campbell Brock University OUAA
Mike Ella Mercyhurst NCAA
Brian Greer Bracknell Bees ISL
Massimo Camin Team Italy Under 20
Michael Hutchinson Barrie Colts OHL
Callum McCullough Waterloo OHA Jr B All Star
Jeff Smith Marrian College NCAA
Keith Fink Nichols College NCAA
Kevin Kliman Brown University NCAA
Stephanie Drake University of Toronto OUAA
Jon Marcus BC Iceman UHL
Melanie Quinn York University OUAA
Bretton Mckinnon Alliston Hornets OHA Jr C
Shane Owen Erie Otters ,OHL
Eric Ferber Bay State Breakers Jr A , Drafted,Swift Current WHL
Trevor O'Neil Stouffville, OPJHL ,Drafted Peterbourgh OHL
Jamie Miller Team Ontario,Beatrice Aeros, Quinnipiac NCAA
Ken Pitter Colby College
David Drosney Drafted Brampton Battalion OHL
Lisa Plenderleith Team Ontario
Matt Beirnes Aurora Tigers OPJHL
David Davenport Cape Breton QMJHL
Quinn Caggiula York University OUAA
Jessica Zublin Lake Forest NCAA
Chase Potter Phillips Academy NEPSIHA
Terry Robinson Seton Hall
Eric Beecher Canton College NJCAA Champions
Rob Rondinelli North York Rangers OPJHL
Shawn Patterson Collingwood Blues OPJHL,London Knights OHL
Chris Lawrence Vaughan Vipers OPJHL, London Knights OHL
Erica Boyes Etobicoke Dolphins
Christie Connors Aurora Jr Panthers
Tony Ingolia Schomber Cougars OHA Jr C
Courtney Berg Trinity College
Jason Marcus St Phillips Rangers SSJHL
John Barfitt St Catherines Falcons OHA JrB
Lucas Hoekstra Orangeville Crushers OPJHL
Mitch Totten North Central Preditors AAA
Matt Nixon Barrie Colts AAA
Sarah Stevens Barrie Colts AAA
Marcus Semio York Simcoe Express AAA
Tyler Slade Barrie Colts AA
Darren Smith Barrie Colts AAA
Colton Bache Barrie Colts AA
Jacob Keogh Barrie Colts AAA
Connor Akins Barrie Colts AA
Andrew Pearson Barrie Colts AA
TJ Sherwood Barrie Colts AAA
Brandon Motz Barrie Colts AAA
Andrew Madrid Barrie Colts A
Matthew Plowman Barrie Colts A
Tanner Swift North Central Preditors AAA
Travis McEwen North Central Preditors AAA
Andrew Lennon North Central Preditors AAA
Gord Haney Brampton Battalion AAA
Mark Pipher TNT Tornados AA
Matt Stewart TNT Tornados AA
Patrick Pardetti Newmarket Redman
Michael Biback Richmond Hill Stars AAA
Alan Ogonowski Alliston Hornets OHA Jr C
Ben Ivany Schomberg Cougars OHA Jr C
Aaron Green Collingwood Blues OPJHL
Jon Porretta Alliston Hornets OHA Jr C
Troy Doswsell Alliston Hornets OHA Jr C
Brad Kuzmich Stayner Siskins OHA Jr C
Ryan Wadden Schomberg Cougars OHA Jr C
Brooke Stoddart Brampton Canadettes
Karlyle Robinson Ridley College
David Nowicki Hope College D3 NCAA
Sebastian Ramirez PF Changs AAA Arizona
Michael Platten Schomberg Cougars OHA Jr C
