Success Stories

Here's a brief sample of some of our great Puckmasters students. See our Wall of Fame for more success stories.

"Without Puckmasters there is no way I would be half the player I am today."

 
Dear Puckmasters,

Puckmasters has been the greatest thing in the world for my hockey game. The coaches are fantastic, and the ice is awesome. When I first started hockey, I was lucky to get from blueline to blueline without falling, let alone touch the puck, but thanks to awsome support of Kevin, Mark, Pete, Jake and all of the other coaches, my game has vastly improved. I got my second point the other night, when I passed the puck to my teammate on a 2-man breakaway and he buried it 5-hole. Puckmasters has taught me everything, from skating and shooting, to not being afraid to get hit. Without Puckmasters there is no way I would be half the player I am today. As long as I play hockey (forever) I'll go to Puckmasters, there's no place I'd rather be!! I would recommend Puckmasters to everybody. The coaches are fun, patiant, and great teachers. The dressing rooms are filled with insperational photos of hockey legends with the Stanley Cup and great sayings. There is no greater hockey place than Puckmasters.

A client for life,
Garth McLennan

"It was amazing for myself and my family to realize my dream to play against all of the teams and players I had always imagined playing against."

 
Dear Puckmasters,

Puckmasters was an opportunity to work on my shot, which all forwards need. I went there every day to practice and it made me a better shooter. It was a fantastic atmosphere as all of the people involved were so enthusiastic, which can only rub off positively on everyone around them. My improvement is a credit to everyone involved at Puckmasters and it showed me what belief in yourself and hard work can do. The atmosphere was always very upbeat and friendly which made it more than just a hockey related place, but somewhere I really enjoyed to be and people I really looked up to. Well, the greatest highlights of my hockey career have to be my entire last season which was my first in the NHL. It was amazing for myself and my family to realize my dream to play against all of the teams and players I had always imagined playing against. To come back to Vancouver and play against the Canucks, to playing in Toronto to playing in as rowdy an atmosphere as we had at home in Chicago when playing Detroit were all huge thrills, and to get to share them with my family was very special. Also in junior I was lucky enough to represent Canada at the World Junior Championships was also something I shall cherish forever.

Thanks and take care,
Brett McLean (Colorado Avalanche)

"I made the sweetest glove save I've ever seen. It was crazy. Everything has been going just unbelievable and it's all thanks to you."

 
Dear Puckmasters,

It's Mat Frechette just letting you know how everything is going. I beat out the other 3 goalies for the number 1 spot. Up to this point, personally, my record is 5-1. The game we lost was awesome even though we lost. We lost 4-3 in OT to Governor Dummer Academy. They have 2 kids going to UNH and 1 to BC. I had 42 saves that game. Everyone at the game was going crazy. Plus, the first minute into OT, the kid that's going to BC came down on a 2 on 1 and took a blast top glove. I made the sweetest glove save I've ever seen. It was crazy. Well besides that, I shutout St. Sebastians in the championship of their holiday tournament. Everything has been going just unbelievable and it's all thanks to you. You've just helped me out so much with everything. Every game, I go into it with a certain mind-set, and everything I think about is what you've taught me. Thank you so much for everything. I'll e-mail you again and let you know how things are going.

Thank you.
Mat Frechette

"Your staff always makes the kids feel special, and your system of one-on-one training has greatly improved Logan's self-confidence."

 
Dear Puckmasters,

We would really like to thank you for the great system you have going. It has been a great help to Logan. Your system of one-on-one training is the best part. This has greatly improved Logan's self-confidence. His hockey skills have improved significantly. He tries to do the things he learns at each session in practise and during games. He has started to score more goals, which he is enjoying, and really looks forward to his time at Puckmasters. He likes that his shooting, stickhandling, and passing have improved. As parents, we have noticed that even in school he seems more confident and pays more attention!

The staff is really great with the kids. Logan enjoys his pump-up calls and looks forward to them. Your staff always makes the kids feel special by greeting each one as they come in. Having their names on the lockers really makes the kids feel good about themselves. The total experience at Puckmasters is positive.

To the staff at Puckmasters, keep up the good work!

The Stockley Family