FirePower Hockey
Team FirePower conducts an intensive summer program for hockey players. Strong focus is placed on progressive strength improvement, superior cardio conditioning, athletic assertiveness, intensity, and emotional intelligence to play at a professional hockey level. Athletes are expected to be committed to every workout, maximize their training time, and work in a team environment through the majority of workouts.
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Coach Scott Kerr gives direction during on ice practice
FirePower Hockey’s Performance Coaching Team:
- Scott Kerr, Director of Hockey Programs
- George Savard, Director of CrossFit & Strength Training
- Andrea Savard, Director of Boxing Training
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Senior Summer Hockey Program
- Approximate ages 16 & up
- Referral or invite only: primarily for OHL and NHL athletes.
- Special allowances can be made on individual assessment of skill, commitment, and coachability.
- Includes 4+ days of Olympic lifting, CrossFit, Boxing, and on-ice training.
- Training starts at 7:30am & 8:15am
2008: 5 athletes drafted to NHL 2009: 5 athletes ranked in 2009 NHL entry draft.
Brandon Burlon, U of Michigan, Drafted to NJ.
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Junior Summer Hockey Program
- Ages 13 to 15
- Training includes Olympic Lifting techniques and skill development, CrossFit core strength & conditioning, and boxing training for confidence and coordination.
- Max 10 players per group: 2 groups max
- Training starts at 9:00am
- 8 weeks of training; July 6 to August 28, 2009
- 4 sessions per week;
- $1100+GST.
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Intro to Off-Season Training
- Ages 10 to 12 – suitable for Minor Atom & Peewee
- Training will introduce athletes to Olympic Lifting techniques and skill development, CrossFit core strength & conditioning, and boxing training for confidence and coordination.
- 8 weeks of training; July 6 to August 28, 2009
- Tuesdays & Thursdays; Group A 10:30am;
- $400+GST. Only 16 athletes accepted in each time slot.
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FirePower’s Junior Program is also turning out some tremendous talent. Pictured below is 3 year FirePower Hockey athlete Tyler Ganly. Read about his success in the recent Kraft Cup!
Tyler Ganly, Toronto Red Wings
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FirePower Hockey Athletes:
- Scott Walker-Carolina Hurricanes
- Chris Gratton-Columbus Blue Jackets
- Steve Eminger-Tampa Bay Lightning
- Josh Gratton- Philadelphia Flyers
- Greg Campbell- Florida Panthers
- Rich Peverly-Atlanta Thrashers
- Todd Bertuzzi-Calgary Flames
- Bryan Little-Atlanta Thrashers
- Tim Brent-Chicago Blackhawks
- Marc Cundari-Windsor SpitFires, signed with St. Louis Blues
- Brandon Burlon-U of Michigan, drafted to New Jersey Devils
- Josh Brittain-Barrie Colts, drafted to Anaheim Ducks
- Nick Crawford-Saginaw Spirit, drafted to Buffalo Sabres
- Anthony Nigro – Ottawa 67’s, drafted to St. Louis Blues
- Matt Clarke-Brampton Battalion
- Andrew Agozzino-Niagara Ice Dogs
- Chris DaSouza-Niagara Ice Dogs
- Ethan Werek-Kingston Frontenacs
- Matt Sisca-Niagara Ice Dogs
- Marc Anthony Zenetti-Ottawa 67’s
Listen to Gary Robert a retired NHL Left-winger joins Hockey Central to discuss the importance of fitness levels and conditioning for NHL players, Steve Stamkos’ dedicated Summer workout program which explains how well Stamkos is playing this season, and what it takes to be an elite player in the NHL. Click here to listen
