Goalie School Ontario, Canada

PHONE NUMBER: 705 725 1794

Canadian Goaltending Academy
555 Welham Road
Barrie, Ontario
Canada L4N 8Z6

"NEW AGE, Dynamic and Trend Setting Goaltending Instruction.
Featuring the best 1 - 2 combination in the field of instruction today."
Mike Rosati and Ray Dyke are the real deal.

"Mike Rosati and the team offer all Goalies the proper training to confront any challange of the game today. Mike and Canadian Goaltending Academy give the needed instruction
"precise instructive work" to make you better.
Jim Corsi , Goaltending Coach
Buffalo Sabres

Having coached Mike as a junior and professional in Washington our relationship goes back 20 years. An accomplished goalie and coach Mike has both played and trained NHL goaltenders.
Dave Prior , Goaltending Coach
Washington Capitals

CANADIAN GOALTENDING ACADEMY

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FAQ
An Interview with the President, Mike Rosati ,

Q. You have a partner Ray Dyke. What is his background and what can he offer the students?
A. Ray has been in the hockey world for over 30 years. 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 caliber from all over the globe. He has an eye for detail and the ability to reach into his bag of tricks to come up with a drill that will fix any problem area. Ray has a knack at finding goaltenders that have been missed or overlooked, develops them, elevates their game and confidence and they have all moved up to higher levels. The list of Goaltenders that he has worked with and their accomplishments are too many to mention. He can be hard but at the same time can make you laugh and want to do more. The teaching knowledge and the experience he brings with him makes him a vital part of the Canadian Goaltending Academy's 1 - 2 punch. He always seems to find a way to motivate not just the students but all of the staff as well. He is well respected in the hockey industry.

Q. You have an extensive background in Goaltending, With all of your experience in both North America and Europe what do you feel that you can offer your students.

A. I've been a goalie practically my whole life. I started playing goal at the age of 6 and I am fortunate to have experienced the highest levels of hockey on both sides of the Atlantic ocean. The one area I feel that needs the most attention for all goalies is " Game Smarts",being able to read the play, understand the situation and execute the right decision on time. The Mental aspect of the positiion. This is where I feel that my playing experience really comes into play. During my 16 year pro career there weren't too many situations that I didn't experience, both positive and negative. Recognizing & understanding those situations and making the necessary adjustments is part of the never-ending learning curve. That is what I try to pass on to my students. I do not operate a drill factory. I do not teach a technique just because it says so in some hockey manual. I strive to prepare goalies with every tool necessary in realistic game situations to maximize their performance where it counts the most, In the games.

Q. What would you consider to be your career highlights?

A. Being drafted by the New York Rangers, signing my first NHL contract.
     Winning 8 Championships in Europe,
     Signing with the Washington Capitals (Recording my first NHL win.)
     Playing in the Olympic Games in Lillehamer , Nagano

Q. What was it like to win your first NHL Game ?

A. Winning my first NHL game in Ottawa was incredible! Washington was in the middle of a short losing streak and on this particular night, nothing was going Olaf Kolzig's way. Half way through the 2nd period, Ottawa banked one in off our defenceman's skate to go ahead, 5 - 3 . At that point Ron Wilson decided to put me in. I remember skating past their bench to my net & turning up ice for the face off and my knees were shaking. I don't know if it was the nerves or excitment, but once the puck dropped, I was in a hockey game like so many I had played before and loving it. We came back to tie it up 5-5 after two periods. During the 2nd intermission, while trying to maintain my focus, our goalie coach & personal good friend, Dave Prior, looked at me, smiled and said " It's your game now, don't mess it up". Luckily, I didn't. We scored three more goals in the 3rd period to win 8-5. I stopped all 13 shots I faced and was penciled in to start the next game against Domenic Hasek and the Buffalo Sabres. Unfortunatley for me, Rick Tabaracci returned from his injury and I was re-assigned to our affiliate in Portland.

Q. Who are some of goalies that you played with?

A. I have played with and met some great goalies over the years. Watching these guys on a daily basis, spending time with them and picking their brain were some of the best lessons I ever learned. My first goalie coach in New York was Ed Giacomin. The goalie's brains I picked that training camp were Bob Froese, John Vanbiesbrouck and Mike Richter. During my time with Washington, Olaf Kolzig and Rick Tabaracci were the other goalies. The great thing about goalie tandems is that you are always in competition with them, but at the same time you're always looking for ways to make each other better goalies. Dave Prior was my goalie coach in Washington, as well as in Junior with the Hamilton Steelhawks. We remain great friends and we are in constant contact sharing ideas and exchanging opinions. In Europe most of my goalie partners were younger, up and coming goalies. One of the most notable was Dimitri Patzold who is now under contract with the San Jose Sharks.

Q. Who are some of goalies that you played against ?

A. This list is incredible. I feel honoured to have had the chance to compete against all of these outstanding netminders. Most of them I played against internationally in either the World Championships, Olympic Games, Spengler Cup or other National Team tournaments, some of them during my time in the N.H.L.
Goalies from Team Canada include Corey Hirsch, Bill Ranford, Stephan Fiset, Sean Burke, Felix Potvin, Roberto Luongo, Marty Turco, Chris Osgood, Martin Brodeur, Curtis Joseph, Ron Tugnutt, Damian Rhodes.
Team U.S.A.: Garth Snow, Mike Dunham, Ty Conklin
Team Czech Republic: Domenic Hasek, Roman Cechmanek, Petr Briza,
Team Finland: Jarro Mylls, Jussi Markannen, Ari Sulander
Team Sweden: Stefan Liv, Tommy Salo, Tommy Soderstrom
Team Germany: Olaf Kolzig, Klaus Merk, Joseph Heiss, Robert Muller
Team Switzerland: Reto Pavoni, David Aebischer
Team France: Cristobal Huet
Team Latvia: Arturs Irbe
Q.Who are some of the players or teams you played against.?

A. NHL Teams were Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres and NY Islanders. International Teams in the World Championships and the Olympic Games were Canada, Russia, Sweden, USA, Czech Rep., Finland, Switzerland,Norway ...
Once again this list is amazing and most of these players were my opponents in international competition. Some of these players were unknown to the N.H.L. at the time while others were still playing in the N.H.L. . Jarri Kurri, Pavel Bure, Sergei Fedorov, Igor Larionov, Eric Lindros, Vincent Lecavalier, Ryan Smith, Chris Drury, Marco Streit, Jochen Hecht, Marco Sturm, Rob Blake, Paul Kariya, the Sedin twins, Ken Linesman, Mark Napier, Reed Larsson, Daniel Alfreddson, Mats Sundin, Peter Lee, Thomas Steen, Nicklas Lidstrom, Robert Lang, Jaromir Jagr, Brendan Shanahan, Shayne Corson, Joe Sakic, Shane Doan, the list goes on. Playing against the world's best players brings you to a whole new level. A level you never knew existed, but one that you strived to maintain.

Q. Why did you retired at the age of 37 from professional hockey,?

A. I retired at the age of 37 quite honestly because the time was right. I always said that I would rather walk away from playing on my terms, than to be kicked out of the game. I feel extremely fortunate to have had the career that I had and I strongly believe that in life there are signs all around us, recognizing them is what helps us to make the really hard decisions. As a player I played the game with passion, giving my heart and soul to every team I ever played for. Walking away from the game was the hardest thing I ever had to do as a player but in doing so I accepted a position as goalie coach in Mannheim where I worked closely with Cristobal Huet. It was here that I developed a whole new passion, a passion for coaching, a passion for teaching, a passion for giving something back to the game that had given so much to me. I bring that same passion with me every day. It's what drove me to be the best player that I could have been, it's what drives me to be the best coach that I can be.
Q. Your Training Centre uses Synthetic Ice , What do you feel are the benefits of training on this surface?

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 a little 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! 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.

Some of our Goalies Past and Present

Cristobal Huet     Mannheim / Chicago Black Hawks 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, Drafted Boston Bruins
Callum McCullough Laurier Golden Hawks CIAU
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
Conner Galbraith 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
Andrew Couling Barrie Colts AAA
Draeden Lee Barrie Colts AAA
Parker Simpson Barrie Colts AAA
Jacob Ingram Barrie Colts AAA
Riley Maskell Barrie Colts AA
Nick Ben Barrie Colts AA
Curtis Hanspiker Barrie Colts AA
Luke Richardson Barrie Colts AA
Bradley Van Schubert 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   King Wild GMHL
Matt Stewart   TNT Tornados AA
Patrick Pardetti Newmarket Redman
Michael Biback Richmond Hill Stars AAA
Alan Ogonowski Alliston Hornets OHA Jr C
O'Hara Shipe   Mississauga Chiefs CWHL
Ben Ivany Schomberg Cougars OHA Jr C
Aaron Green Collingwood Blues OPJHL, Oshawa Generals OHL
Jon Porretta Alliston Hornets OHA Jr C
Troy Doswsell Alliston Hornets OHA Jr C
Michael Berdine Schomberg Cougars OHA Jr C
Ryan Wadden Toronto Canadiens OPJHL Jr A
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
Nathan Colitto South Central Coyotes AAA
Noah Gowe North York Rangers AAA
Jessica Convery Detroit Little Caesars AAA
Nichols Ingoglia Bradford Bulldogs
Becka Verschuren Barrie Sharks AA
Alexx Ridding   Barrie Sharks AA
Anthony Ponzo Newmarket Redmen AA
Carmine Alfano Hamilton Reps AAA
Lucas Pettella Toronto Redwings AAA