Planet Hockey Camps & Hockey Tours

President, Founder, Director of Global Programs, Lead International Instructor

• University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Bachelors of Business Admin., 1992
• Conducts Camps, Tournaments and Coaching Seminars worldwide
• Has instructed more than 50,000+ 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
• International presenter and keynote speaker 
• Has conducted camps, consulted and presented in USA, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and New Zealand.
• Official skills trainer to the German Ice Hockey Federation
• Founder/Director - International Coaches Education Program (ICEP); Stockholm, Sweden, Gothenburg, Sweden and Ljubljana, Slovenia.
• 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. and Hockey Opportunities, Inc

Vice President, Director of Global Programs, Lead International Instructor

• 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 Director/Instructor 1995-Present.

Director, Lead International Instructor, Director of Goaltending

• Hockey Director, Evolution Elite Hockey Academy; 2010
• General Manager, Athletic Republic - Denver, CO; 2010
• Master of Science degree, Bemidji State University, Sport Studies; 2009
• Assistant Coach, Bemidji State University Women's Division I ice hockey team (WCHA); 2007-2009
• WCHA All-Academic Team member; 2006
• Goaltender for Colorado College Tigers (WCHA); 2003-2007
• Rocky Mountain District Midget AAA Champion (Dallas Stars); 2003
• Rocky Mountain District Midget AAA Champion (Pikes Peak Miners); 2002
• USA Hockey Easton Skills Challenge Champion: 2002

Director and Lead Instructor

• Assistant Hockey Coach - Finlandia University; 2011/12
• Flint Generals - IHL; 2009
• Muskegon Lumberjacks - IHL; 2009
• Cincinnati Cyclones - ECHL; 2008
• Finlandia University Hockey 2004-2008
• Captain Finlandia University 2005-2008
• MCHA Champions 2007
• MCHA All Academic Team 2006, 2007, 2008
• Finlandia University Most Improved Player 2005, 2007
• Finlandia University Academic Award 2006
• B.A. Business Marketing and Accounting, Finlandia University 
• Dryland strength and conditioning coach

European Programs Director, Lead International Instructor

• Head Pro and Youth Coach & Hockey Dir. - Kållered SK, Kållered, 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; European Director 

 European & U.S. Director and Lead Instructor

• Planet Hockey Europe - Director of Slovakian Programs
• Master of Physical Education and Sport - Commenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
• Coaching License A+ - Top Level European Coaching degree
• Head Head Instructor - Slovakian Hockey Camps
• General Manager of Hockey Talent Agency, Slovakia
• Pro Player of Zilina, Martin, Nitra Teams
• National Slovak Teams - U16, U23
• Top Scorer U18 (54 goals/52 games)
• Junior Champion - Captain of Zilina Team
• Team Slovakia World Winter University Games, Innsbruck, Austria
• Team Zilina - 4th place at the Super Six tournament, Petrohrad, Russia
• Pro Coach of Zilina U15, U14, U13, U12, Trnava U14, U12 Teams

Lead Instructor

• Head Hockey Instructor - Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs (Bell SensplexCapital Sports Management Inc.) - Ottawa, ONT.
• University of Wisconsin-Superior Bachelor of Science-2006
• Planet Hockey Canada- Director Of Canadian Programs
• Planet Hockey Head Instructor 2003-Present
• Owner-Operator of Miller Hockey Consulting 2003-Present
• Owner-Operator of Next Generation Skills Camps 2007-Present
• 4 Years In the Manitoba Junior Hockey League-1998-01 League Top Defenseman, First Allstar team 2001
• 1 Year in the British Columbia Junior Hockey League-2001-02 Captain, First Allstar Team
• Academic Scholorship to University Of Wisconsin-Superior 2002-2006
• Completed 4 years of NCAA hockey and competed in National Championship in 2006 as Captain of team
• Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs (CHL) League Finalists 2006
• Rochester Americans Main Camp(AHL) 2006
• Elmira Jackals (United Hockey League) 2006-07
• Quad City Mallards (United Hockey League) 2007
• UHL Top Scoring First Year Defensman 2006-07
• San Antonio Rampage Main Camp(AHL) 2007
• Bossier Shreveport Mudbugs (Central Hockey League) Regular Season Champions 2007-08
   

Instructor

• Ontario Hockey League (OHL) - 4 years
• East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) - 2 years
• Central Hockey League (CHL) - 10 years
• Rapid City Rush (CHL) Assistant Coach -  2 years
• President's Cup Champions (CHL) - 2010

Consultant

• 19 yrs NHL; 1195 games played: Winnipeg, Hartford, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Los Angeles
• Drafted #2 overall 1980;  Winnipeg Jets
• NHL All-star 1983 & 1984
• Team Canada 1980/81 & 1988/89
• Scout - Vancouver Canucks; present

Lead Instructor

• Drafted #40 overall - 1995 (Vancouver Canucks)
• Played 300+ NHL games for Vancouver, Toronto, Philadelphia, Colorado
• Played 200+ games in the AHL
• Played during NHL lockout for the Newcastle Vipors - EIHL (England)
• Enjoys training young hockey players to help them reach their hockey potential
   

Lead Instructor

• Current member of the Vancouver Canucks - NHL
• Drafted #41 overall - 2008 (Vancouver Canucks)
• QMJHL - 4 years
• Canadian National Team - 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships; Tampere, Finland

International Programs Director, Coach, Recruiter and Lead Instructor 

• Director of Athletic Development for The Sportsplex At Valley View
• Advisor/Mentor for Endeavour Sports Group
• Skills Coach/ Strength & Conditioning Coach - Dallas Oilers Hockey Club
• Assist. Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coach – Jesuit Prep College; Dallas, TX
• Dir. of Coaches & Hockey Operations - Dallas Stars AAA Hockey Club
• Dir. of Coaches & Hockey Operations - Alliance Bulldogs Hockey Assoc.
• Head Coach & Dir. of Coaches - Plano West High School Varsity Hockey
• Plano West Coach; SW Bell High School Hockey Champions 2004
• Coach of the Year for Southwestern High School Hockey League 2004
• Certified Personal Fitness Trainer for over 15yrs
• Level 5 Masters USA Hockey Coach
• Played 6yrs of Professional Hockey 1995-2001
• Coaching experience from Youth to Pro: 16+ yrs
• Coach/GM - Planet Hockey European Tours; Fussen, Germany 2007, Gothenburg, Sweden 2008 & 2009, Stockholm, Sweden 2011

Instructor

• Currently playing professionally for Leksand IF in Leksand, Sweden
• 4 year full Division 1 scholarship - University of Vermont; 2007-2011
• Entrepreneurship Degree
• Double Minor in Advertising and Public Communication
• Hockey East All-Academic Team
• North American Hockey Academy Tier 1 (2005-2007).   Offensive player of the year
• USA National Tournament (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
• USA National Player Development Camp; 3 years
• Rocky Mountain District Camp; 4 years
• Colorado Select AAA (2000-2004)
• 4 year varsity letter in soccer and tennis
• 3 year first-team all-state in soccer and tennis

Instructor

• Finlandia University 2009- present
• Most improved player; 2010-2011
• Vice president of student senate 2011-2012
• Majoring in Liberal studies
• Named assistant captain sophomore year
• Beaver Valley Night Hawks- 2007-2008; Awarded most dedicated player 
• San Antonio Diablos-2006-2007

Instructor

• Lawrence University- 2009-2012; Biology major
• Assistant captain junior and senior years
• 3 years NAHL:  Traverse City and Bozeman
• Played 1 year of baseball at Lawrence University

Instructor

• Augusta River Hawks (SPHL)
• Toledo Walleye (ECHL)
• Weber State University (ACHA)
• Billings Bulls (AWHA)
• Rocky Mountain District Team
• Team Wyoming

Instructor

• SUNY Buffalo State University; International Business Major
• Neumann University; 2009
• Hanhals IF - Professional D2, Sweden
• Kungsbacka Kings - Professional D2, Sweden
• Kungback Kings - Junior Hockey, Sweden

Instructor

• Kemin Lämärit 2011-2012 (Finland)
• Lawrence University 2007-2011 (Assistant Captain 2011)
• Biology Degree; Lawrence University
• Green Bay Junior Gambler Midget AAA 2006-2007
• Wausau West High School 3 year Varsity letter winner (Captain 2006)
• 1st Team All-State Selection 2006
• Team Wisconsin
• 3 year WAHA camp instructor

Instructor

• St. John's University (MIAC); 2011-present
• Coulee Region Chill (NAHL); 2010-11 - Team Captain
• North Iowa Outlaws (NAHL); 2009-10
• Champlin Park High School

Instructor

• Bemidji State University; Special Education
• Varsity captain St. Cloud Icebreakers 2008-2009
• Counselor at International Hockey Schools 2009
• Instructor at International Hockey Schools 2010-2012
• Coach Sartell Girls U-14 (MN)
• Special needs instructor St. Cloud School District

Instructor

• 1996 Slovenian National Team – Head Coach; 2009-present
• HK Olimpija (Slovenia) U10, U12, U16 – Assistant Coach; 2009-present
• HK Olimpija (Slovenia) U8, U11 – Head Coach; 2009-present
• Marian Gaborik Hockey Camp – Slovakia; Instructor
• Ledniho hokeje Camp – Czech Republic; Instructor
• Planet Hockey Swedish Hockey Summit Coach – Stockholm, Sweden; 2011
• Planet Hockey SI Camp - Zalog, Slovenia; 2011

Goaltender Instructor

• Ottawa 67s (OHL) - 3 years
• St. Francis Xavier University
• Rapid City Rush (CHL) - 3 years
• President's Cup Champions (CHL) - 2010

Instructor

• Neepawa Natives (MJHL) - 2 years
• Bemidji State University - 4 years
• Idaho Steeheads (ECHL) - 2 years
• Rapid City Rush (CHL) - 3 years
• President's Cup Chamions (CHL) - 2010

Instructor

• Norwegian National U18 Girls Head Coach 2011-12
• Coach, Finland Professional Women's Hockey League, 2009-2011
• Goaltender coach, various teams and levels Finland 2007-2011
• Assistant coach, Heinolan Kiekko '93 Boys, Finland 2007-2009
• Mentor Coach, IIHF International Development Camp, Vierumäki, Finland, 2010
• Coach, IIHF International Development Camps, Vierumäki, Finland, 2008 & 2009
• Bachelor of Sports Management and Coaching, Haaga-Helia University, Finland, 2010
• Bachelor of History, Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada) 2006
• Carleton University (CIS) goaltender, 2002-2006
• Carleton University Women's Hockey MVP, 2005
• Dawson College Liberal Art Diploma, 2002
• Dawson College (QSSF) goaltender, 2000-2002
• Area (Päijät Häme) team coach, Pikku Pohjola (Selects) Camp, Finland, 2008
• Instructor, Pannonia Hockey Camps, Hungary 2008
• Instructor, Carleton University Hockey Camps 2005-2006
• Goalie Instructor, Maksymum Hockey, Rochester NY, USA 2005 & 2006

Consultant

• Abbotsford Heat Assistant Coach - AHL
• Houston Aeros Assistant Coach - AHL
• Vice President of Hockey Operations; Next Testing, 2005-present
• Owner/Founder; Hockey and Sons
• Captain Univ. Wisconsin Eau Claire - Nat'l Campions - NAIA
• Univ. Wisconsin Eau Claire; Head Coach & Asst. Coach - NAIA
• Denver University; Asst. Coach - WCHA
• Dubuque Fighting Saints; Head Coach - USHL Junior A
• Indianapolis Ice; Assistant Coach - IHL
• Pittsburgh Penguins; Assistant Coach - NHL
• Trenton Titans; Head Coach - ECHL
• Univ. Wisconsin; Asst. Coah - WCHA
• East Coast Hockey League; Senior VP and Director of Hockey Operations
• Broadcaster and game analyst for the Milwaukee Admirals
  CSTV Collegiate Hockey analyst

Assistant Instructor

• Past Planet Hockey Student
• USHL - 2 years
• USHL Player of the year & Top Scorer - 2010/11
• Miami University (CCHA, D1)
• 2011 NHL Draft - 75th overall; New Jersey Devils

Instructor

• Power Skating Coach - Umeå IK, Umeå, Sweden
• Power Skating Coach - Kungsbacka IK, Kungsbacka, Sweden
• Planet Hockey Sweden Programs Director
• Planet Hockey Cup Coach/Instructor - Sweden 2009-2011
• Planet Hockey Cup Coach/Instructor - Sweden & Slovenia 2012

Instructor

• MHC Martin - Slovakia Extra League U18; 1999/00
• Chicago Steel - USHL; 2000/01
• HDD Olimpija - IEL (3 Championships); 2001-05
• HK Slavija - IEL; 2005-07
• HK Maribor - Slohokej League; 2007-10
• HK Olimpija - Slohokej League; 2010-11
• Slovenian State Hockey Teams; U12, U16, U18, U20
• Hockey Skills Development Coach for: HK Slavija, HK Maribor, HK Olimpija
• Planet Hockey SI Camp - Zalog, Slovenia; 2011

Director and Lead Instructor

• 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 D1 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

• 11 years in ice-hockey: Zilina , Dolny Kubin
• Coaches squirt teams in Zilina, Slovakia
• Physical Education and Sport - Commenius Universuty, Bratislava, Slovakia
• Physical Education Degree - Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
• Coaching License C - Top Level Slovak Coaching degree
• Head Instructor - Slovakian Hockey Camps
• Languages include: English, German and French
   

• Slovak National A League Player
• Junior Champion - MsHK Zilina A-Team, First Slovak League
• Physical Education Degree - Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
• Level 3 Coaching License - Slovakia
• Head Instructor - Slovakian Hockey Camps
• Bachelors of Material Sciences and Technology, Slovak University of Technology
• President of Hockey Talent Agency, Zilina, Slovakia 

• St. Cloud State University Division 1 Women's Hockey Team; 2008 to present
• Voted Rookie of the year '08-'09 season
• Pursuing Elementary Education Major, Minor in Coaching
• Attended USA National Hockey camp three summers
• Played for Minnesota Jr. WhiteCaps AAA Hockey Team
• Wisconsin Wild AAA Hockey Team
• Park Cottage Grove High School Graduate; Varsity Hockey Captain '06-'07, '07-'08, Voted Varsity hockey Team MVP '06-'07, '07-08', Varsity Hockey Letter '03-'08 (Five Years)
• Two-time Suburban East All-Conference award
• Played hockey, soccer and golf

Guest Instructor

• 2008 Inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame
• Two-time Olympian & Team USA captain
• 1998 Olympic Gold Medal, 2002 Olympic Silver Medal
• Member of each U.S. Women's National Team since 1990
• Gold Medal 2005 Women's World Championship - 2005, Sweden
• All-time leading scorer in history of Women's Hockey
• Vancouver Griffins - Nat'l Women's Hockey League (NWHL)
• Providence College - Division 1. 1989-93
• Earned an invitation to the 1997 NHL's New York Islanders training camp
• Radio color commentator for the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL
• The first and only team captain for the Women's U.S. National Team - 15 years
• U.S. flag bearer during the Closing Ceremony - 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics
• Runs Cammi Granato Gold Medal Hockey Clinic for Girls
• Started the Golden Dreams for Children Foundation - supports children with special needs
   

Lead Instructor

• Slovak National Team 16, 17, 18, 20
• Silver Medal in World Winter Universiad
• Slovak Extraleague
• Professional Hockey in USA - ECHL, UHL, CHL
• Professional Hockey in Europe - France, Norway
• Team Sparta Sarpsburg, Norway 05/06, 06/07
• Professional International Skills Trainer

Lead Instructor

• EHC Munchen
• Lanshut Cannibals
• SCBB Steelers
• Heilbronner EC
• U20 EM - Teilnahme
• U18 EM - Teilnahme
• U16, U17 - Teilnahme
• Bayrische Auswahl
• Jugend EV Landshut
• Trainerlizenz C
• Trainer Bambinis Bietigheim - Bissingen
• Trainer Bambinis EV Landshut

Lead Instructor and European Tours Coach/Recruiter

• USHL Junior A - Omaha Lancers
• Colorado College - WCHA Division 1. 4 years. BA degree
• Professional Hockey in Sweden - 2 years
• Professional Hockey in USA - WPHL, WCHL, SPHL
• Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) - Top Scorer, 2005
• SPHL Champions, 2006
• Ft. Wayne Komets (UHL) - 2006/07
• Owner and operator of his own hockey schools
• Planet Hockey Southeastern USA Camps and European Tours Director/Recruiter

Lead Instructor

• University of Alaska, Fairbanks Division 1
• Corpus Christi (CHL) 2006-2010
• Corpus Christi Youth Hockey Assoc. - Head Midget Coach
• South Texas Rebels Elite Hockey Club - Head Coach
• Big Brother/Big Sister Program - Mentor 2006-08
• SportsRadio Corpus Christi; On-Air personality

Instructor

• St. Cloud State University Div. 1 Women's Hockey Team; '08-present.  Assistant Captain '11/'12 
• Psychology Major with a Biology minor
• Played for Little Caesars AAA Hockey Team
• Runners-Up at National Championships '07-'08
• Michigan State Champions '04-'05, '07-'08
• Crestwood High School Graduate '08
• National Honor Society
• Salutatorian of Graduating Class '08
• Played High School Soccer 
• Varsity Captain '06-'07, '07-'08
• All- State Selection '07-'08
• Michigan Hawks and Livonia United Club Soccer
• 3 Time State Champions