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Note from
General Manager / Coach
Brad Buetow

I am thrilled to manage and to coach a select team of skilled players from my JPS Showcase Program this summer in Sweden.  It is an honor to combine exposure and training forces with Planet Hockey and to provide not only an incredible opportunity for my players, but an unforgettable family hockey experience as well.  I look forward to sharing this amazing hockey experience with the Team JPS Selects players and families. 

If I have recruited you...welcome aboard.  If you are considering joining us and/or have questions, please contact me.

We are counting down the days..."

Brad Buetow
General Manager/Coach
TEAM JPS Selects
Midget 1994/95 Team
Jr/College/Pro 1987-93 Team
buetowbj@aol.com

• 29 years Director - Brad Buetow School of Hockey
• NHL professional scout
• 4 years professional hockey coach
• 20 years Division I coach (University of Minnesota, Colorado College, United States International University)
• 5 time "Coach of the Year" (3 times college, 2 time pro)
• Played professional hockey
• Past President American University Hockey Coaches - Division I
• Former Director AAA Hockey - Vail, Colorado
• Former Director Colorado Outlaws AAA Hockey - Denver, Colorado
• GM/Coach - Planet Hockey Swedish Summit Series 2010 - Stockholm, Sweden

Note from
General Manager / Coach
Tina Ciraulo

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to manage, coach and to organize select teams of skilled players from throughout the Midwestern USA, to compete in Sweden this summer.  It will be an honor to represent such a first rate hockey organization as Planet Hockey and to provide not only an incredible opportunity for my players, but an unforgettable family hockey experience as well.  I look forward to sharing an amazing hockey experience with my players and families.

If I have recruited you...welcome aboard.  If you are considering joining us and/or have questions, please contact me.

 

We are counting down the days..."


Tina Ciraulo
General Manager/Coach
Team Planet Hockey Midwest
ciraulo788@hotmail.com

•  10 Years experience boys travel hockey
•  Belle Tire Nat'l Champions; 2000
•  St. Cloud State Univ. Div. 1 2001-2005
•  Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation and Sports Management
•  Full Scholarship for Division 1 Women’s Hockey Team
•  Captain of St. Cloud University Women’s D-1 Ice Hockey Team 
•  Played Professional Women’s Hockey across Europe
•  Coached at USA Select U16 Player Development Camp 
•  Little Caesars Women's Nat'l Champions; 2008
•  CPR and AED Certified through American Heart Association
•  Certified Personal Trainer; National Personal Training Institute
•  Certificate of completion in Basic Nutrition
•  Certificate of completion in BOSU
•  Coach/GM - Planet Hockey European Tours; Stockholm, Sweden 2010
•  Planet Hockey Lead Instructor 2005-present

Jr/College/Pro

2010 Junior/College/Pro Tour
Stockholm, Sweden
August 8-16, 2010

Junior/College/Pro Division SPECIAL 2010 FEATURES

  • International Tournament (5 game minimum)
  • International Hockey Camp (On & Off Ice Training, plus classroom sessions
  • Skills Competition
  • Play for Professional Coaches
  • European Hockey Consulting – open the door to play hockey in Europe
  • Enter the Planet Hockey Consulting Network
  • Extensive training and social time with European Professional players
  • Train with and play against Swedish Professional Division 1 and Division 2 teams, players and coaches
  • Current list of participating coaches...more>>
  • Incredible Family Hockey Trip  (Castle tours, city tours, Swedish host family dinners, events and activities & more)
  • Each team is limited to 17 players (including 2 goaltenders)
  • Planet Hockey is partners with the USHL

We are proud to annouce the following coaches, who will be in charge of our Jr/College/Pro Teams competing in Sweden this summer:

 Steve Strunk - Head Coach / On Ice Skills Training Director
 


Golden, Colorado
USA

  • Head Instructor/Director - Planet Hockey, Inc.
  • Planet Hockey European Tours Head Coach & Evaluator
  • Teaches Planet Hockey Programs throughout the United States & Europe
  • B.A. in History - Colorado College, 1992
  • Colorado College 1988-92 (Div. I, WCHA) Captain 1992. Scoring Leader
  • Columbus Chill 1993 (ECHL)
  • Milwaukee Admirals 1993 (IHL)
  • Phoenix Roadrunners 1994 (IHL)
  • Detroit Vipers 1995 (IHL)
  • Price Edward Island Senators 1996 (AHL)
  • Milwaukee Admirals 1997 (IHL)
  • U.S. Olympic Festival 1989 (Gold Medal) & 1990
  • Madison Capitols, Madison, WI 1986-88 (USHL - Jr. A) Captain 1988
  • World University Games (Bulgaria) 1988
  • Planet Hockey Instructor 1995-Present. 

 Tina Ciraulo - Head Coach / Off Ice Training Director


Fraser, MI
USA
  • 10 Years experience boys travel hockey
  • Belle Tire Nat'l Champions; 2000
  • St. Cloud State Univ. Div. 1 2001-2005
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation & Sports Management
  • Full Scholarship for Division 1 Women’s Hockey Team
  • Captain of St. Cloud University Women’s D-1 Ice Hockey Team
  • Played Professional Women’s Hockey across Europe
  • Coached at USA Select U16 Player Development Camp
  • Little Caesars Women's Nat'l Champions; 2008
  • CPR and AED Certified through American Heart Association
  • Certified Personal Trainer; National Personal Training Institute
  • Certificate of completion in Basic Nutrition
  • Certificate of completion in BOSU
  • Coach/GM - Planet Hockey European Tours; Stockholm, Sweden 2010
  • Planet Hockey Lead Instructor 2005-present

 Petri Suomela - Swedish Programs Director


Balsta, Sweden
  • Planet Hockey Europe - Director of Swedish Programs
  • Planet Hockey Lead Instructor 1997-present
  • Junior hockey Balsta HC div 1 Sweden 1993-95
  • Junior hockey Kiekko-67 div 1 Finland 1995-96
  • Swedish Division 2 Balsta HC   1998-05
  • Junior Coach division 1 Sweden 1996-98
  • Swedish Division 2 Coach Balsta HC   2005-06
  • District Team Coach TV-puck Sweden 2003-04
  • General Manager of Balsta HC Sweden 2005-06
  • Level 3 Coach Sweden - Top Level In Sweden
  • Head Instructor- Swedish Hockey camps
  • Planet Hockey Instructor Europa 2005-present
  • Planet Hockey Cup - Sweden; Swedish Director

  Dave Babych - 20 yr. NHL player.  NHL Scout


Vancouver, BC
Canada

  • 20 year NHL player (Hartford, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Los Angeles)
  • 1,200 games in the NHL
  • Team Canada
  • Current NHL Scout - Vancouver Canucks

 Shawn Killian - Tour Director / Skills Trainer

 
Superior, Colorado
USA

  • University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Bachelors of Business Admin., 1992
  • Conducts Camps, Tournaments and Coaching Seminars throughout the World
  • Has instructed more than 40,000+ hockey players worldwide including NHL players, Professional Players, USA & European National Team members, College Players, Junior Players, European Professional & Youth Teams, Women's Teams, Youth and Adult Players
  • Trains and Consults 100+ hockey associations worldwide
  • Hockey Consultant to the German Ice Hockey Federation, New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation and to numerous players, teams and Associations in North America and Europe
  • Manages TEAM Planet Hockey; European Hockey Tournaments and Skills Training Clinics throughout Europe each year
  • International presenter and keynote speaker - various hockey functions
  • Has conducted camps, consulted and presented in USA, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria and New Zealand.
  • Official skills trainer to the German Ice Hockey Federation
  • Founder/Director - International Coaches Education Program (ICEP); Gothenburg & Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Contributing author to several hockey trade publications
  • Produced two leading Hockey Training DVDs: 
       -
    Skating & Puck Control - Confidence, Control & Power on Skates
       - 
    Dryland Training - Off Ice Training for On Ice Excellence
  • Volunteer work with various non-profit groups including Ice Hockey in Harlem; New York, NY
  • Owns and operates the Planet Hockey Ranch in Colorado.
  • President of Hockey Consultants, Inc.
  • President of Hockey Opportunities, Inc

 Brad Buetow - Head Coach / USA Consultant
 



Colorado Springs, Colorado
USA

  • 29 years Director - Brad Buetow School of Hockey
  • NHL professional scout
  • 4 years professional hockey coach
  • 20 years Division I coach (University of Minnesota, Colorado College, United States International University)
  • 5 time "Coach of the Year" (3 times college, 2 time pro)
  • Played professional hockey
  • Past President American University Hockey Coaches - Division I
  • Former Director AAA Hockey - Vail, Colorado
  • Former Director Colorado Outlaws AAA Hockey - Denver, Colorado
  • GM/Coach - Planet Hockey Swedish Summit Series 2010 - Stockholm, Sweden

 Walt Hudson - Head Coach / Skills Trainer
 

Hampton Roads, VA
USA

  • Head Coach & Initiation Instructor Hampton Roads Youth Hockey Association (1997-1999)
  • ASEP (American Sports Education Program) Sport Coach Certification (1998)
  • Founding Board Member of Eastern Virginia Hockey League (regional recreational league) (1998)
  • USA Hockey Level 4 (Advanced) Certified Coach (2000)
  • Youth Hockey Director, ARC IceSports Chesapeake (2000-2001)
  • Head Coach, Chesapeake Selects Midget AA / Prep School Summer Tournament Team (2000-2003)
  • General Manager, CANLAN IceSports Chesapeake (2001-2003)
  • Host and Producer of “The Hockey Hour” on ESPN Radio 1310, Virginia Beach, Virginia (2001-2003)
  • Vice President of Hockey Operations, Peninsula Youth Hockey Association (2003-2004)
  • Commissioner, Carolinas Hockey League (2004-2005)
  • Head Coach, Team Pepsi Peewee AA Tournament Team (2004-2005)
  • Head Coach, Peninsula Prowl Peewee CHL Champions (2004-2005)
  • Sports Coordinator, YMCA of South Hampton Roads (2005-2006)
  • Director, Hockey Weekend Tournaments, Chesapeake, Virginia (2006-2009)
  • Assistant Coach, Hampton Roads Whalers Bantams (2006-2007)
  • Assistant Coach, Hampton Roads Whalers Junior A Independent Team (2007-2008)
  • Head Coach, Hampton Roads Whalers Junior C "Green" Team (2008-2009)
  • Head Coach, Southeast Junior Hockey League All-Stars (2008-2009)
  • Head Coach, Hampton Roads Whalers Junior SEJHL Team (2009-2010)
  • Assistant Coach, Southeast Junior Hockey league All-Stars (2009-2010)

 

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