Welcome
Dear Hockey Players, Parents and Friends,
I created Tim Thomas Hockey to pass on my experience and knowledge of the game of hockey. I have been learning from hockey styles and coaches around the world and believe that the best way to improve is to work directly with people who have the highest-level of experience and a passion to share their knowledge.
My camps bring you coaches from different countries and backgrounds who have played and coached at every level: from youth hockey, high school, college, European leagues, the World Hockey Championships to current NHL players and All-Stars. Our mission is to teach you what we know and what we live: from skating, passing, shooting, positional play and mental attitude to everyday habits of the most successful players, their daily routines, nutrition and workouts.
I will be at every camp to work with players individually. Every player at any age has different strengths, weaknesses and needs. Our goal is to show each player how dreams are achieved.
See you on the ice,
Tim Thomas,
Boston Bruins and Tim Thomas Hockey LLC
P.S.: Follow my 2009 Stanley Cup play-offs blog in USA Today or its online version!
Vezina 3: Backstrom, Mason, Thomas
Monday, 04.27.2009
Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Niklas Backstrom of the Minnesota Wild, Steve Mason of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins are the finalists for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender.
The league announced the finalists Monday. The winner, voted by general managers around the league, will be revealed June 18 at the NHL awards show in Las Vegas.
Thomas led the NHL with a 2.10 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage for the Eastern Conference-leading Bruins.
"It's quite an honor," Thomas said after the Bruins practiced at Ristuccia Arena on Monday. "Just breaking into the NHL a few years ago, you're always trying to make your goals bigger but you want to make them reasonable. You know, one step at a time."
"Being a Vezina finalist was always off my radar," Thomas said. "I think as the year went on this year I realized that there might be a chance. But it's quite an honor."
2009 NHL All-Star Game
Monday, 01.05.2009
By NHL.com Staff
Boston goalie Tim Thomas, who made his first All-Star Game appearance last season, should be named once again. Thomas has been nothing short of marvelous for the Bruins, who continue to lead the Eastern Conference with 29 wins and 62 points. The 34-year-old Flint, Mich., native is 16-4-3 with a 2.13 GAA and .932 save percentage. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (19-11-3, 2.67 GAA) and Buffalo's Ryan Miller (17-10-4, 2.56 GAA) have had solid seasons.
2009 Summer Camp Schedule
Cairns Arena, South Burlington, VT
July 6- 10, 2009 - FULL
August 3 - 7, 2009 - FULL
July 13 - 17, 2009 - Contact us regarding availability.
Coaches
Tim Thomas
former UVM All American, current Boston Bruins goalie, 2-time NHL All Star
Pavel Navrat
former UVM defenseman
Martin Wilde
former UVM player, Team MVP, currently pro player in Italy
Terry Lovelette
15th year as UVM goalie coach
Viktor Stalberg,
Brett Leonard,
Colin Vock,
Peter Lenes, Brayden Irwin
current UVM players
Chelsea Furlani
UVM Women's Hockey player
Stephanie LaBonte
former St. Lawerence cross-country and track-and-field athlete
Sarah Wilde
former UVM skier, current personal trainer
Matt Hopper
3rd year as a CSB Hawks Bantam A Head Coach
James Tierney
former UVM goalie
Christian Soucy
former UVM and Chicago Blackhawks goalie
Tyler O'Brien
Colorado College goalie
Bobby Torney
St. Lawrence University player
Comments From 2008 Camp
"I was impressed with Tim Thomas. He made himself available to the campers throughout the week and I know my son will never forget his experience shooting on Tim. "
"As a parent of 2 hockey players, I think what you are giving back to our VT youth is amazing and I want to thank you for all that you do. "
"... the camp was great and [it] was good to see Tim at the camp for long periods of time sometimes the super stars name is on it but you never see them. So hats of to you Tim."
Camp Overview
- Top on-ice instruction
- NHL guest appearances
- Direct coaching by Tim Thomas, other top players and coaches
- Involvement of local coaches and players
- Limited space
- NHL “Behind the Scenes” look
- Philosophy of learning, teaching, improving, sharing knowledge and having fun
- Individual coaching for every camper
- Emphasis on teamwork
- North American and European coaches
- Nutritional Education
- Experts from other sports and fields
- Daily off-ice conditioning with strength coach
- Classroom instruction
- Open for ages 7–16
- Tim Thomas hockey jersey included
Goalie
Learn the finer points of the position from one of the best in today’s game. Work on everything from angles and skating technique to strength conditioning and mental preparation. Individual coaching as well as integrated team play.
Defense
We will work with you one-on-one on individual skill development. Teaching proper positioning and skating techniques as well as off-ice conditioning and strength training. Team play will center on defending odd-man rushes, starting breakouts and joining the offense.
Forward
We focus on making you a better all around forward- sharpen your stick handling, puck control and skating skills, and develop shooting techniques that maximize goal production. Off-ice conditioning will help to give you increased strength to hold your position in front of the net and along the boards. Classroom sessions will provide the needed theory for various on-ice situations.
Contact
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