World Pro Goaltending News

Calgary minor hockey ranks churning out next generation of stingy netminding standouts

The next wave of great Calgary goaltenders has been trying to out-do each other for years.

There’s a good chance that battle could continue deep into the Western Hockey League playoffs.

Spokane Chiefs ‘tender James Reid, Saskatoon Blades star Steven Stanford and Brandon Wheat Kings puck-stopper Jacob DeSerres have been frustrating WHL snipers all season.

But it’s nothing new to them. They’ve been going head-to-head since early in their minor hockey years.

“We played against each other right from novice,” Reid said.

“There was always tons of competition. That definitely helped out in the long run.”

DeSerres, whose Wheat Kings will host this spring’s Memorial Cup tournament, said the group remains close…

….”And the goaltending schools in Calgary definitely helped.”

(See calgarysun.com for full article)

Monday, February 8, 2010

Medicine Hat, AB - The Meggitt Training Systems Canada - Tiger of the Week for the week ending February 7, 2010 is goaltender Tyler Bunz. Tyler earns player of the week after after allowing just four goals in two games this past week. Beginning on Thursday night in the first of back-to-back games with the Calgary Hitmen, Tyler allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Tigers 4-1 loss. Two nights later at the Saddledome in front of a crowd of over 8000, Tyler allowed just one goal on 24 shots as the Tigers fell to the Hitmen 2-0. For the week, Tyler recorded a goals against average of 2.04 and a save percentage of .922 in two games versus the Hitmen. On the season, Tyler has a record of 24-15-3-2 in 44 games, while recording a G.A.A of 3.02 and save percentage of .894.  Currently, Tyler is ranked 14^th amongst the top 20 North American draft eligible goaltenders for the upcoming 2010 NHL Entry Draft to be held in June.

The Canadian Hockey League today announced that for the second time this season Ian Curtis of the Portland Winterhawks is the CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending January 24. Curtis, who previously won this award for the week ending December 13, won two games this past week posting a goals-against-average of 1.00 with a save percentage of .976.

Curtis began his week Saturday night on the road in Seattle against the Thunderbirds where he made 29 saves in the 6-1 win. Curtis would then produce one of his best games of the season on Sunday stopping a career-high 51 shots including 19 in the third period to preserve a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Giants where he was named first star of the game.

Curtis, a 19-year-old from Abbotsford, BC, is playing in his third WHL season and has helped the Winterhawks to a current fourth place ranking in the WHL’s Western Conference with 62 points.

Love has taught goalies for a decade and previously worked with Chris Mason

Monday, 01.18.2010 / 5:30 PM / News St. Louis Blues

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Monday the club has named Tyler Love as the team’s goaltending consultant.

Love will work with current goaltenders Chris Mason and Ty Conklin.

Love, 33, is a co-owner and instructor for the World Pro Goaltending School in Calgary, Alberta. An alumnus of the Western Hockey League (WHL), he has been training goaltenders for the past decade and most recently worked with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL.

Tyler’s resume includes numerous success stories which includes training Mason along with current NHL goaltenders Carey Price and Jason LaBarbera. He has been instrumental in elevating a number of goaltenders from beginner to the NHL, AHL, WHL and College levels.

Love has also worked with Hockey Canada and numerous Junior “A” and NCAA teams.

Sunday Lessons
Derek Purfield will be running sessions on Sunday’s from 8:30-11:30am; Sessions must be paid in advance.
Saturday Adult Classes
Mike Bergren will be running adult group classes on Saturdays. The hour long sessions will begin at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30. Up to 4 goalies will be allowed per class; lessons will cost $50.00+GST ($52.50).
Practice Bookings
World Pro Goaltending will now be offering to attend practices based on instructor availability. The cost will be $120.00+GST ($126.00) per hour ice time (Calgary). Please contact the office for scheduling.
Game Analysis
J.F. Martel will be analyzing game footage for goalies. Bring a game tape that focuses on the goalie for the entire game and he will break it into clips to be analyzed during a 30 minute consulting session. Goalies will receive a game evaluation form and a DVD with the clips from the game. The cost will be $120.00+GST ($126.00).

Hockey Canada and the CHL also announced one roster change, as goaltender J.P. Anderson (Toronto, Ont./Mississauga, OHL) will not be available for the camp due to an injury. Tyler Bunz (Medicine Hat, WHL) will take his place and be at camp on August 1.

Drafted in the 1st Round - 21st overall by the Tigers in the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft, Tyler joined the Tigers for his rookie season in 2008-09. In 511 minutes of action during the regular season, Tyler posted a 9-6-0-1 record to go along with a 3.46 goals against average and a .886 save percentage.

Thanks to all that came out to Mike Maniago Hockey Tournament on Saturday, July 4th!

Below is the link to all the pictures from the day, thanks to Allen Gimblett of Dynamic Photography

http://dynamicphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/8798945_AcAaH#582584833_89A9c (copy and paste link into browser)

Three World Pro students have recently changed NHL organizations:

- Jason Labarbera: Free Agent from Vancouver to Phoenix (two year deal)

- Mike Brodeur: Free Agent; signed a two way deal for one year

- Chad Johnson: Trade from Pittsburgh to New York Rangers

The Portland Winterhawks have hired Tyler Love as the team’s goaltending coach. Love will work directly with the goaltenders on the Winterhawks’ roster as well as their list goaltenders. He will also focus on scouting for the bantam draft and providing evaluations of current WHL goaltenders.

“Tyler’s experience and coaching abilities will be a terrific asset for our team, and our goaltenders will benefit greatly from his tutelage,” said Portland Winterhawks General Manager and Head Coach Mike Johnston. “Goaltenders play the most important position in the game and high-caliber coaching is critical to their success. With Tyler, we have that, and he will be a valuable addition to our coaching staff.”