Puckmasters Hockey Training Centers

Pete Fry, Founder & President

 Pete Fry has an extensive hockey background. He started his minor hockey career in Toronto at age eight and his exceptional playing skills allowed him to play in the Western Hockey League at 16 years old. He played with the Portland Winter Hawks and two years later, he was traded to the Victoria Cougars in British Columbia.

He was the Cougar's Most Valuable Player two years in a row and a Western Hockey League All-Star. Pete was also featured in the book: Victoria's Top Athletes.

He was then drafted by the New Jersey Devils. En route to his professional career, he studied physical education at the University of Calgary and led the Calgary Dinosaurs to the country's number one ranking in hockey two years in a row. He then played professionally in Sweden and North America.

Working in summer hockey schools for over ten years, Pete saw a need for personal one-on-one coaching. He became co-owner of the National Hockey School in Victoria in 1992. There, he developed the school's training programs. He also took an active part in public relations, sales and marketing. His systems development included employee hiring, firing and training practices, and administrative and financial record keeping.

During the winter months, Pete worked on development of his own school and on December 1, 1993 opened the first Puckmasters location in Victoria, British Columbia and in May of 1995, he sold his ownership of the National Hockey School in order to concentrate fully on Puckmasters.

Pete is grateful for the support from his father and mother Cec and Pauline Fry during his hockey career and all throughout Puckmasters history.

Pete has spoken publicly on many occasions including at the Associate Collegiate Entrepreneurs, YBO and Minor Hockey groups. Topics he has spoken on include:

• How to Start a Successful Business
• Practice Like You Play
• Living at Level 10

Pete's greatest personal achievements include completing five firewalks in less than 30 minutes! He is committed to personal excellence in all areas of his life.

Pete has been a recipient of the Top 40 under 40 Award for the Top Business Achievers in Vancouver.

Eliot has been with Puckmasters since 2006 and a licensed real estate agent since 2001. He has compiled a history of deals and satisfied clients. Eliot has been involved in numerous  attributes of real estate such as land acquisition, leasing, property sales and subleasing. Eliots accomplishments have involved government participation in land leaseback opportunities and extensive research for tenant representation assignments. Eliot facilitates and overlooks the site selection process for the Franchisees.

Joey Furlan was born and raised in Coquitlam, B.C., attending school there and playing hockey from the age of 6. Never a strong player, Joey enjoyed the game at a house level for many years before deciding it was time to step it up a notch. In the spring of 2002 Joey gave Pete a call at the Tricities Puckmasters and his outlook on the game, and life, was forever changed. Going to from a mediocre house player to Junior in after 2 seasons of training, Joey began to enjoy the game more and saw potential in the opportunity to have hockey lead a path for his life to follow. After graduating in 2006 Joey attended Simon Fraser University, and was one of three 18 year olds to play on their hockey team.

Joey continued to attend school and play hockey, running a small roofing crew in the summer before the tables were turned and Pete called Joey in the summer of 2007, to see if he was interested in continuing his hockey career by becoming a coach at his old training facility. Joey instantly jumped on the offer and quickly helped turn the Tricities location into one of Puckmasters’ fastest growing franchises. Bringing a strong creative sense and a dedication to quality, Joey was called again by Pete and joined the team at head office in the Fall of 2008 as the WOW Experience Manager.

Bruce Fox, Business Consultant

Bruce was a Unit Manager when he attended his first ever franchise conference in Quebec City in 1973. He was there in the room when the A&W Root Bear was first introduced. Benefiting from the systems and opportunities that a strong franchised brand offers, he went on to become an Area Manager in less than three years. This phase of his development set the tone for the rest of his career. He could see opportunity presented through the world of franchising and he knew that this was where he wanted to stay and grow. He noticed that hamburger patties are round and flat.

Bruce was the Vice President of Foodservice Operations at Boston Pizza International. He led the overall direction of the company's concept and managed the development of their operating systems for 16 years. He spearheaded both their Expo 86 and International expansion projects. When it surpassed 100 locations, Fox introduced new operating protocols to keep pace with the changing needs of the system. Boston Pizza's "franchise empowerment culture" is very much influenced by Bruce's efforts. During each of his final four years, Boston Pizza achieved recognition as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Private Companies as judged by The Financial Post and Arthur Anderson. Pizzas are round and flat, he observed.

As President of Smitty's Canada, he introduced innovative modernization strategies that were designed to convert the franchisor's business model from reliance on declining demographic groups and introduce new customers to the cross Canada location network. His "Standards Task Force" worked one on one with franchisees to build up value in their operations as they re-imaged their locations and shifted their thinking towards delivering consistency and executing on tightly defined brand standards. A new National Quality Assurance program was introduced under Fox's guidance and system wide revenues broke the $100,000,000 barrier for the first time in history. Pancakes, like other things Bruce knew about, seem to be quite round and flat.

Fox was instrumental in expanding one business from 2 corporate units to almost 50 franchises in just over two years. Others have had more conservative growth patterns but always Bruce's focus is on building sustainable brands using proven franchising protocols.

After serving three terms on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Association (CRFA) Bruce was awarded a lifetime designation as an "Honourary Fellow" of the association.

Hockey pucks are round and flat. Bruce is sticking with what he knows??

Greg demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout his career both in Major Junior and Pro wearing the "C" for both the Victoria Cougars and Knoxville Cherokees.Greg was a sixth round draft pick of the Los Angelas Kings, attending two NHL Training Camps and playing three years Pro. He was a leader duing his playing career Captaining the Victoia Cougars of the Western Hockey League and then Captaining the Knoxville Cherokees of the ECHL to the league ECHL Champioonchip. Following his playing career Greg moved immediately into coaching. He coached the Racquet AAA Midget Team as well as coaching at both the Major Junior and Professional levels. Greg is also a  long time Scout for Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League.

Named the 31st coach of Canada’s National Junior Team on May 13, 2009, and the 24th National Junior Team coach since the start of the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence in 1982 … Won a gold medal with Canada’s National Junior Team at the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa, Ont., where he served as an assistant coach under head coach Pat Quinn … Has been the head coach of the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers since the 2002-03 season … Added general manager duties before the 2005-06 season … Has missed the playoffs only once in 21 years of coaching … Has taken his teams to 13 league finals … Has won two WHL championships with Medicine Hat (2004, 2007) … Won four consecutive Eastern Conference regular season championships with Medicine Hat (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) … Named WHL and CHL Coach of the Year in 2005-06 … Earned his 300th win as head coach in Medicine Hat on November 14, 2009 in a 4-2 win over Lethbridge … An assistant coach with Canada’s National Men’s Team in 1998-99, including the 1999 IIHF World Championship, where Canada finished fourth … Head coach of the Saskatoon Blades for a portion of the 1997-98 season … Won the Japan League championship as head coach of Seibu … Won two Canada West Championships at the University of Calgary (1988, 1990), appearing the CIS University Cup both those years … Named head coach of the University of Calgary in 1989 … Was an assistant coach with the University of Calgary from 1985-89 … Played under former National Men’s Team head coach Dave King at the University of Saskatchewan, where he served as captain … Played for the WHL’s Lethbridge Broncos from 1974-77, where he served as captain in his final season

Dave Tippett, NHL Head Coach, Advisor

Dave Tippett was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada, and is a former left-winger and current head coach of the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League.

Tippett playing career lasted 11 seasons as a forward in the National Hockey League, playing for teams such as the Hartford Whalers, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers. In 721 career games he registered 93 goals and 169 assists totaling 262 points and 317 penalty minutes. Tippett finished his playing career with the Aeros as a player and an assistant coach.

Also attached to Dave Tippett's credits are appearances in the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia as assistant captain of the Canadian Team and the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France where he and the rest of the Canadian Team earned Silver Medals.

Tippett came to Dallas after a stint as assistant coach with the Los Angeles Kings that lasted three full seasons, helping to lead the Kings to the playoffs all three seasons, after the team qualified for post-season play just one out of the previous six seasons.

Prior to coaching in the NHL, Tippet was a head coach in the International Hockey League with the Houston Aeros where he coached them to the 1999 Turner Cup where they beat the Orlando Solar Bears, 4-3. That same year, Tippett was named the IHL Coach of the Year when the Aeros received the Fred A. Huber Jr. Memorial Trophy for the league's best regular season record (54-15-13).

We're very proud to have Dave Tippett on our team!

Ron Tugnutt, NHL Goaltender, Advisor

Current CBC Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster and former All-Star NHL goaltender brings a wealth of hockey knowledge and experience to Puckmasters Board of Advisors.

Ron Tugnutt was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the 4th round, 81st overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. Although used primarily as a backup for the first three seasons, on March 21, 1991, Tugnutt stopped 70 of 73 shots to earn a 3-3 tie against the Bruins, the second highest number of saves made in a regular season NHL game.

After an inconsistant year in Quebec in 1992, he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers, and spent the next three years bouncing from Edmonton to Anaheim to Montreal.

However, in 1995, Tugnutt signed a one year deal with Washington and spent the entire NHL season with the AHL affiliate Portland Pirates. Focused and determined, he took Portland to the Calder Cup Finals. This impressive showing got Tugnutt a deal with the Ottawa Senators, worked hard and improved his game each season, coming into Ottawa fighting to be a back-up to splitting games with Senator's starter Damian Rhodes for the next two seasons.

In 1998-99, Tugnutt had the best season of his career. He posted a G.A.A of 1.79, placed second in the league in SVP% at .925, had a career high in wins, and tied a career high in shutouts. This great play, and an injury to Curtis Joseph gave Tugnutt the opportunity to play in the 1999 NHL All Star Game.

The next season, with Rhodes shipped to the expansion Atlanta Thrashers, Tugnutt took sole possession of the starting job in Ottawa. However, it was not to last as later that year, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tom Barrasso. While Barrasso struggled in the his first playoffs with Ottawa, Tugnutt lead Pittsburgh to the Conference Semi Finals.

On May 4, 2000, while playing in an epic playoff game against the Flyers, he made 70 saves on 72 shots. Unfortunately, the 72nd shot was a goal scored by Keith Primeau at 12:01 of the fifth overtime, causing the Penguins to lose 2-1 after 152:01 minutes, the longest NHL game since the 1930s.

Following his performance with Pittsburgh, Tugnutt signed a 4 year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. During the club's first season, Tugnutt was considered their backbone. He was playing the greatest hockey of his career and was the reason the offensively challenged club had such a successful season. Tugnutt's 22 wins broke yet another NHL record for most wins on an expansion team, and his .924 SVP% was among the top in the league.

After two years with the Jackets, Tugnutt went to the Dallas Stars, backing up Marty Turco. The following year (2003-04) was considered Tugnutt's toughest year in the NHL. From the start of the season to January he only received 3 starts, and he was sent down to the minors for the first time in almost 10 years. Just 5 games in, Tugnutt pulled his groin and was out until after the All Star break. After a brief return to the Stars, Tugnutt finished off his career and is currently a color commentator for Canada's CBC.

We're very proud to have Ron Tugnutt on our team!

Brent Parker, WHL General Manager, Advisor

Brent Parker is Vice President and General Manager of the Regina Pats.

Prior to moving to Regina in 1995, Brent was President and General Manager of the Kelowna Spartans and before that the Assistant General Manager of the Calgary Cannons.

Brent attended the University of Arkansas where he played varsity baseball. Brent and his wife Karen have two children, Carlie and Casey.

We're very proud to have Brent Parker on our team!

Vic Lindal, Personal Coach For Greatness

 Mr. Lindal is President and CEO of Lindal Enterprises Career Planning Coaches. He has proven success working with high level performers in many Olympic sports, proven success as a professional communicator and has strong connections in business and academic circles. He is the Personal Coach for Founder Pete Fry and coaches our Master Franchises.

His sales experience includes life insurance sales and radio station account executive.

His teaching experience includes ten years as a physical education and math teacher for the Vancouver School Board and junior high PE teacher for the Abbotsford School District.

His coaching experience includes coaching several national volleyball teams winning five consecutive national championships.

His public appearances include professional speaking through CanSpeak and television commentating for CTV at the '92 Olympics. He also had a show called "Catch the Spirit '94" leading up to the Commonwealth Games in 1994.

He worked for eleven years with BC Sport and Recreation as a Sport Consultant, Manager Coaching, Manager Canada Games and manager of BC's Best Ever program, which put him in touch with every BC Olympic athlete and coach over a four-year period. His achievements include helping place BC athletes on the '88 Olympic teams (Summer and Winter), establishing a strong foundation for current BC coaching systems and creating strong planning foundation for all sports that he worked with.

Vic was co-founder of the BC Best Ever hockey program and for several years attended as a mental skills trainer.

In addition, Vic has a level 4 Volleyball Coaching Certification and Level 1 and 2 NCCP Theory Course Conductor. He has refereed National Volleyball competitions and has been the course conductor of Skills Management for Volunteers time management program. He has conducted numerous sales courses, is a Performax certified instructor and is a member of the Toastmaster International Hall of Fame as well as a finalist in the Toastmasters world championships. He has also been a National Volleyball coach and TV commentator at four Olympic Games.