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HEAD COACHES
Vancouver Hockey School's
outstanding reputation stems from its
quality of instruction. Our team of professional coaches teach and coach
players of all levels up to and including the NHL. It is Vancouver
Hockey School's mandate to provide the highest quality of instruction to
all participants.
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Derek Popke |
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 Derek Popke is the founder and president of Vancouver Hockey
School ltd. As a skating consultant, Popke has worked
on-ice with the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs (2009, 2010, 2011), ECHL Victoria Salmon Kings,
BCHL Surrey Eagles and Penticton Vees, and numerous minor hockey associations. In 2009, a
record 19 players who skate with Popke were drafted in the WHL Bantam
Draft. As one of the lower
mainland's most respected skating coaches, over 50 of Popke's skating
clients have been selected in the NHL draft in the past 7 years. Most
recently, Popke was a key note speaker on hockey skating at The
Coaches Site Coaching Conference featuring top coaches from around the
world.
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Aaron Wilbur |
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 Aaron
Wilbur is the president of
The Coaches Site, a leading edge
company that provides coaching conferences to minor hockey associations
across Western Canada. As a professional coach, Aaron spent
2 seasons as Asst. Coach with the UBC Men's
Varsity Hockey team (2009, 2010). He joined UBC after 2 seasons with the BCHL Junior "A"
Penticton Vees. In 2008. the Vees captured their 3rd straight Interior Conference pennant and led the
country in NCAA scholarships. Aaron's main focus was working with the
teams defenseman . This will mark Aaron's 5th year Vancouver Hockey School.
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Yogi Svejkovsky |
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 Yogi
Svejkovsky is currently the Skills Coach of the WHL Vancouver Giants. As
a member of the Giants coaching staff, he captured a Memorial Cup in
2007. Yogi is a 1st Rd draft pick (17th overall) of the Washington
Capitals. He spent 4 years playing in the NHL (Capitals, Lightning) and
holds the Capitals record for most goals scored by a rookie (4) in a
single game. A former WHL and AHL All-star, Yogi is regarded as one of
the most detailed and highly respected skills coaches in North America.
He is also the founder and director of the prestigious
BC Bears
Spring Program. Yogi instructs at VHS' in-season and spring
camps. This will mark Yogi's 2nd year with Vancouver
Hockey School.
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Ajay Baines |
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 Ajay
Bains joins Vancouver Hockey School after retiring from professional
hockey in 2009. Coach Baines spent 9 seasons playing in the American
Hockey League for the Norfolk Admirals (Chicago Blackhawks), Iowa Chops
(Anaheim Ducks), and Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal Canadians). Baines was
named captain for all AHL teams he suited up for. A former student of
VHS, Coach Baines scored the game winning overtime goal in 2009
clinching the Calder Cup for the AHL Bulldogs. He was also named the
recipient of the Fred T. Hunt Award rewarded to the AHL player who best
exemplifies sportsmanship, dedication, and determination in hockey.
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Mark Morrison |
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 Mark
Morrison enters his first season (2011/12) as Asst. Coach of the AHL's
St. Johns Ice Caps, proud affiliate of the NHL Winnipeg Jets. He joins
the Jets organization after 4 years as Head Coach / GM of the ECHL
Victoria Salmon Kings. Mark's hockey career includes winning a silver
medal while captaining the Canadian World Junior team in 1984. A 2nd Rd
draft pick of the New York Rangers, Mark tallied his first NHL goal as a
19yr old against the Chicago Blackhawks at Madison Square Gardens. He
went on the play 8 years of professional hockey in Europe. Mark has been
part of Vancouver Hockey School for the past 10 years.
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