Dan MacDonald Head Instructor - Program Director
Dan has 20+ years of playing and instructing experience at the Midget AAA, Junior A, WHL, College and Professional levels of hockey. While pursuing a pro career from 1999-2001, Dan trained with Twist conditioning & the Vancouver Canucks and was able to develop a goaltender conditioning system that has a strong influence on our programs today.
Dan has developed three day and five day programs for Accel Goaltending that assist young goaltenders in maximizing their potential as athletes, students and individuals through a progression that allows for a better understanding of goaltending.
In addition to acting as Director for Accel Goaltending, Dan also mentors goaltenders privately as well as for teams and organizations across western Canada.
email: dmacdonald@accelgoaltending.com
Dan has 20+ years of playing and instructing experience at the Midget AAA, Junior A, WHL, College and Professional levels of hockey. While pursuing a pro career from 1999-2001, Dan trained with Twist conditioning & the Vancouver Canucks and was able to develop a goaltender conditioning system that has a strong influence on our programs today.
Dan has developed three day and five day programs for Accel Goaltending that assist young goaltenders in maximizing their potential as athletes, students and individuals through a progression that allows for a better understanding of goaltending.
In addition to acting as Director for Accel Goaltending, Dan also mentors goaltenders privately as well as for teams and organizations across western Canada.
email: dmacdonald@accelgoaltending.com
Bruce Corrigal
Bruce has experience at the Junior A Level and brings a great deal of knowledge and an excellent attitude to our staff. Bruce is currently pursuing his Junior A career and currently resides in Calgary, AB.
email: bcorrigal@accelgoaltending.com
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Matt Pedersen
Matt has extensive experience coaching and instructing young goalies. Matt has played Junior and College Hockey and is currently pursuing his college degree at Liberty University.
email: mpedersen@accelgoaltending.com
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Kristofer Wesblom
Kristofer is a former Kelowna Rocket, WHL champion and Memorial Cup participant. Kris was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in 2005 and brings a great deal of experience and knowledge.
email: kwesblom@accelgoaltending.com
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Tony Johnston
Tony has been working with Accel since 2009 and brings a lot of experience to our Camps. Tony is current with Okanagan College Varsity Coyotes after completing 4 years of Junior Hockey in B.C.
email: tjohnston@accelgoaltending.com
email: tjohnston@accelgoaltending.com
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Rob McGuinness
Rob is currently pursuing his Junior Hockey career in BC and Alberta and Instructs students at our programs in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
email:rmcguinness@accelgoaltending.com
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Brendan Koch
Brendan has been instructing with Accel since 2009 and will be persuing a College hockey career after his Junior hockey. As a coach, Brendan enjoys seeing the students grow and progress with their game.
email bkoch@accelgoaltending.com
Braeden Jones
Braeden has an excellent knowledge of Goaltending mechanics. Braeden is a very competitive track athlete and is pursuing a college career.
email:bjones@accelgoaltending.com
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Jimmy Mac
Jimmy has extensive playing and coaching experience and a genuine love for the game of hockey and the position of Goaltending.
email: jimmymac@accelgoaltending.com
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Caylin Relkoff
Caylin is in his final year of College at Morrisville State where he is earning his B.S. in Human Performance and Health Promotion. He intends to be certified with the NSCA and the ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Caylin is the all time leader at Morrisville State in most Goaltending Categories and recently signed a pro contract in the ECHL.
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