Westlake Aims For The Stars - Hudson Gazette

Local lads Carl Michaelson and Matthew Lombardi, who now plays centre for the Calgary Flames, began a program offering an innovative and all-inclusive approach to coaching kids with a love of hockey and a desire to perfect their game.

The result is Westlake Hockey Development, a hockey school like no other.

"We want the player who is very serious about hockey, who is trying to take their game to another level and has goals like Midget Triple-A," Michaelson told the Hudson/St.Lazare Gazette.

To read the entire article, click here.

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Summer 2008 is almost here!

Looking back in the rear-view mirror at the summer that was, we’re happy to announce that the Westlake Hockey Development 2007 School was the largest, and most successful yet. The WHD attendees who used the tools we provided achieved success and attained their personal goals. Many moved on to attend Prep School and others earned roster spots on the various teams they tried-out for (QMJHL, Midget AAA, Midget Espoir, Bantam AA, EJHL and more). Others stayed on for the duration of the summer and took part in our new 6-Week Summer Training Program.

This season we’re introducing a new look to our home page. There will be easier navigation which will provide quick access to everything Westlake-related. GIRLS, 14-16, will now have the opportunity to experience the WHD Elite Hockey School. In addition to this we are introducing a new program for boys & girls of the ages 11-13.

We wish you all the best during your respective winter seasons and encourage you to reserve your spot for next summer’s programs at Westlake Hockey Development. Challenge yourself and take your game to the next level!

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Matthew Lombardi - the fastest Flame!

Matt's on the cover of Impact Magazine's winter sport & fitness issue!

In the article, Matt discusses the various techniques and excercises he engaged in over the summer to maintain his explosive speed. To read the entire article, click here.

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The Canadian Fitness Tax Credit

Now with the federal governments $500 Fitness Tax Credit for Children under the age of 16, you can use this towards drastically lowering the cost of attending WHD’s programs for the summer. For all information you require please visit, www.cra-arc.gc.ca/fitness. If you feel that adults should also be able to take advantage of this great government grant then please visit www.adultfitnesstaxcredit.ca and express your feelings by sending in an e-Postcard to your local MP.

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Laredo's Dustin Traylen Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week

Dustin's having a great start to the season! Read more about his week here.

Where are your favorite WHD staff?

Matthew Lombardi: Matt enjoyed his most successful professional season during the 06-07 campaign. To his merit he was asked to represent Canada at the World Championships and with his team leading 13 points led his team to a gold medal performance. He is now in his first year of a three year contract with the Flames and looks to continue to climb the ladder of accomplishments.

Carl Michaelson: After losing a year of hockey due to a concussion during the ’06-’07 season, Carl is back in Europe competing in the Belgian Elite League.

Mike Madill: He spent most of his first professional season in the ECHL, with the Texas Wildcatters, where Mike finished near the top of the league in defensemen scoring, with 43 points and represented his team and the American Conference in the ECHL All Star Game. He finished the regular season with the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League. Since being invited to the Calgary Flames 2007 camp, Mike played the first few games with their American League affiliate, the Quad City Flames before being returned to the Las Vegas Wranglers of ECHL. However, expect to see lots of Mike in Quad City this season.

Luke Madill: Lucas ended his career at McGill as an assistant captain and is now completing a Masters of science in Sport Psychology at the University of New Bruinswisk. He is also playing hockey at UNB for the Varsity Reds, trying to help the V-reds in their efforts to repeat as Canadian University National Champions. They are currently the #1 ranked Hockey Team in the Nation.

Michael Zbriger: Michael played his first year of pro hockey in the United Hockey League, mainly in Illinois for the Bloomington Prairie Thunder. He was the leading scorer for his team and received All-Rookie Honors across the league by finishing first among all rookies with 29 goals, and third overall with 57 points. Michael is currently pursuing his career overseas in Germany for the Weiden Blue Devils.

Justin Quenneville: In his third season, 2006-2007, of professional hockey, Justin suited up with the Corpus Christi Rayz of the CHL. Justin led his team in several categories including goals, points, shootout goals, power play and short-handed points. He was voted as an All-Star Starter, league MVP Finalist and awarded team MVP honors. Justin in currently in his second season with Corpus Christi and is looking forward to improving on last seasons remarkable numbers.

Dustin Traylen: Dustin is currently in his third year of professional hockey having spent time in four professional leagues (Providence Bruins - AHL, Trenton Titans - ECHL, Port Huron Flags -UHL, Laredo Bucks - CHL). Recent accolades include winning most valuable player with the Port Huron Flags in 2006-2007. Already this season, he has been named CHL Goaltender of the Month for October 2007, enjoying a successful start to the season with the Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League.