Instructor Bio's

Wade Davis

Wade has been passionate about hockey since a very young age. His playing career has involved almost every level of Hockey in North America and Europe. He has played Jr. A, WHL, ECHL, CIS and European Pro hockey. He was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft and was a part of their organization for 3 years where he attended 3 NHL camps and 3 development camps. He played in the Top Prospects game in 2000 Cherry vs Orr and has attended an AHL training camp.

Wade is certified in coaching through the National Coaching Certification Program. He has a University degree from the University of Calgary and coaching courses from Mount Royal University.

Wade is now fortunate to be able to pass on the knowledge and experience he has acquired. He has developed a special skill to be able to teach players by relating to and understanding what they need to improve their abilities. Wade provides an environment where kids excel by learning to develop specific hockey skills while having fun. He focuses on building confidence and encouraging a positive attitude while helping players to develop those skills.

Wade has been working with kids in hockey since 1998. He has been running Hockey camps since 2000 and has experience teaching all aspects of hockey from Checking to Shooting and everything in between. Wade has helped to improve the skills of teams and players from all over the World.

Wade believes that “the better you are at something the more fun you have, the more fun you have the better you get”. Ultimately, FUN is what hockey and sport are all about.

Education
Bachelor of Geography from the University of Calgary 2008
NCCP level 2 theory coaching certification 2002

Hockey Experience
1997-1998 Fernie Ghostriders Jr.A, RMJHL
1998-2003 Calgary Hitmen, WHL
2002-2003 Kamloops Blazers, WHL
2003-2004 Idaho Steelheads, ECHL
2004-2008 Calgary Dinos, CIS
2008-2009 HYS The Hague, Holland, Eredivisie

Hockey School Experience

Attended
1989-1993 Hockey West Hockey Schools, Nelson, British Columbia
1994 Audrey Bakewell Power Skating School, Kelowna, British Columbia.
1999 David Roy Power Skating School, Kelowna, British Columbia
2001 Stefany Hanlen Power Skating School, Kamloops, British Columbia

Instructor
2000-2001 Rocky Mountain Hockey School, Fernie, British Columbia
2004 University of Calgary Dinos Hockey School, Calgary, Alberta
2004-2009 Torjager Hockey School -Thorncliffe, Crowfoot, Springbank, South Fish Creek, Cardel Place, Calgary, Beiseker, Alberta

Associate Head Instructor
2005-2007 University of Calgary Dinos Hockey School, Calgary, Alberta

Head Instructor
2003-2004 Chris Marinucci Hockey School, Boise, Idaho
2007 Torjager Hockey School - Thorncliffe, Calgary, Alberta
2008 Torjager Hockey School -Thorncliffe, Crowfoot, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Torjager Hockey School - Crowfoot, Calgary, Alberta

Paul Kariya

“I think the biggest misconception is that you need a big curve to shoot hard. I remember when I was in college; I used a huge heel curve with a big upshoot. I went to the World Championships that year. Most of the team were professionals, and I looked at their sticks and they were basically straight. I said, “Maybe these guys have something there.”

My stick is basically straight now. If you look at the top scorers in history- Lemieux, Bossy, and Gretzky – they had simple sticks, very little curve. They found something they liked and didn’t change it.”