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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 professional skating consultant, Popke has worked
on-ice with the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs, ECHL Victoria Salmon Kings,
BCHL Penticton Vees, and numerous minor hockey associations.
As one of the lower
mainland's most respected skating coaches, Popke has built Vancouver
Hockey School into an industry leader over the past 9 years. You can
visit Derek Popke's latest camps and clinics at
www.vancouverhockeyschool.com
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Mark Morrison |
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 Mark
Morrison is currently the Head Coach and GM of the Victoria Salmon
Kings - ECHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks. Morrison's daily duties
include coaching, negotiating player contracts and developing players
under contract to the Salmon Kings affiliates, the Manitoba Moose and
Vancouver Canucks. He joins the Salmon Kings after 12 years as the Head
Coach/GM of the British National League, Fife Flyers. Recognized as one
of the top Pro Leagues in Europe, Coach Morrison was a 3- time recipient
of both the leagues Player of the Year Award and Coach of the Year
Award.
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Dave Nonis |
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 Dave
Nonis is currently the Senior Vice President for the Toronto
Maple Leafs. Nonis spent 3 years as the Vice President and General Manager of
the Vancouver Canucks. He became the ninth General Manager in
Vancouver Canuck history on May 6th 2004 when he was promoted from
Senior Vice President, Director of Hockey Operations. During his six
seasons as Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations, he was
responsible for negotiating player contracts, overseeing Vancouver's AHL
affiliate - the Manitoba Moose - and directed all areas of the hockey
operations department. This will mark Nonis' 4th summer with Vancouver
Hockey School.
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Aaron Wilbur |
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 Aaron
Wilbur is currently in his first season as Assistant Coach with the UBC Men's
Varsity Hockey team. He joins UBC after one season with the BCHL Junior "A"
Penticton Vees as Asst. Coach. In his last season with the Vees (2008),
he coached the team to the BCHL Championship. Along the way, the Vees
captured their third straight Interior Conference pennant and led the
country in NCAA scholarships. Aaron's main focus was working with the
teams defenseman and taking part in all aspects of game preparation.
This will mark Aaron's 3rd summer with Vancouver Hockey School.
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Milan Dragicevic |
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 Milan
Dragicevic brings over 20 years coaching experience to Vancouver Hockey
School. He began his coaching career as an assistant with the WHL
Tri City Americans. After 2 seasons with the Americans, he was hired as
the WHL Vancouver Giants first ever Head Coach in their 2001-2000
inaugural season. Coach Dragicevic is currently the Head Coach of the
UBC Mens Varsity Hockey team. He has held this position since 2002.
Milan currently instructs team sessions and association development on
behalf of Vancouver Hockey School. Visit Coach Dragicevic at
www.gothunderbirds.ca |
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