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We feel that your most important consideration in selecting a Hockey School should be the staff. Christensen Hockey Schools have brought together one of the finest groups of hockey school instructors available Their proven successful records stem from their knowledge and their ability to teach the skills of hockey. At Christensen Hockey Schools your child will have the opportunity to learn from

John Torchetti:
John began his coaching career in 1992-93 in the East Coast Hockey League as an Assistant Coach with the Greensboro Monarchs. Since that time he has been a Head Coach in the CHL, IHL, AHL, and the Head Coach for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League. Most recently, John was selected to be the Head Coach of Team USA in the TUI Nations Cup held in Germany.

Grant Sonier:
Grant has a Coached at all levels of Hockey beginning with the Junior A Level in his hometown of PEI, Canada. He has also been a Head Coach in the ECHL, IHL, has served as the General Manager of the Detroit Vipers in the IHL, and was the Assistant General Manager for the NHL Florida Panthers. Currently, Grant is the Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting with the NHL LA Kings. Grant is a veteran staff member and relates well to all age levels.

Randy Burridge:
Randy played 15 years in the NHL for the Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, LA Kings, and the Buffalo Sabres. He was recognized by all for his tremendous work ethic and as well had 5 seasons where he scored a minimum of 25 goals. He is a great motivator and has the ability to get a great effort from all of the players when he’s on the ice coaching them.

Bill Paige:
Bill has coached at all levels of Amateur Hockey where he won numerous Championships with the AAA Honeybake Program in Detroit Michigan. He is currently the Assistant Coach with the Saginaw Spirit in the OHL. Bill is outstanding recognizing the needs of each player and their skill development.

Wayne Smith:
A native of Ottawa, Ontario, Wayne Smith joined the Columbus Blue Jackets in August 1999 as serving as a regional scout covering the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. He has been a full-time amateur scout since 2002. Smith came to Columbus from the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League, where he was also a scout. He spent seven years with Kingston, including three as the team’s chief scout and one as the director of player personnel.

Karl Masnjak:
Karl is the Hockey Director at Germain Ice Arena in Estero, FL. He also is the Head Coach of the Squirt AA Jr. Everblades which he led to a Undefeated Season during the 2004-05 Season. Karl has developed a number of players at the grass roots level which has enabled them to play Travel Hockey.

Terry Christensen:
Is the Owner and Director of The Christensen Hockey Programs. He has 27 years of coaching experience at the Amateur, Collegiate, and Professional Hockey Levels. During his Professional Career he led his Teams to two Divisional Championships 3 second place finishes, and 2 Final Four appearances in the ECHL Kelly Cup Play-offs. Prior to Coaching at the Professional Level, Terry was an Assistant at Michigan State University for ten years. During this time the Spartans compiled the best winning percentage in Division I Hockey, culminating with the N.C.A.A. Championship in 1986. Terry has also coached the United States National Junior Team in the World Championships as an Assistant in 1986, 1987, and was the Head Coach in 1988.