The Westlake Hockey Development Staff
The Westlake Hockey Development staff is made up of elite hockey players and professionals in various fields. Participants will benefit from our staff's firsthand experience of playing at the highest levels of the game, whether this concern skill development, stategy, training or mental preparation. Westlake's commitment to its players also extends beyond the ice, where it employs experts in kinesiology, excercise science, podiatry and weight training.
Evan Haney, Head Instructor
Evan Haney has had a passion for the game of hockey ever since he first began playing. His love for the game grows with each year, and thus has been the focal point behind his ability to lead his team, while playing his minor hockey at the highest levels. At the age of 16, Evan earned a roster spot playing for the Chateauguay patriots, of the Quebec Midget AAA hockey league. That year opened his eyes to the opportunities of attending a prep school...click to read more...
Steve Van Wyk, Osteopath & Performance Trainer
Beginning as the skinny kid in school is what sparked Steve’s interest in weight training at an early age. As someone who pushes himself in every aspect of life this soon became a passion and then obsession. At the age of 18, there was consideration of entering the field of personal training but it brushed away in favor of the completion of a degree of Management at Concordia University. Continuous reading and practical application...click to read more...
Frances Michaelson, Naturopath and Health & Wellness Consultant
For over 20 years, Frances has surrounded and immersed herself in exercise and wellness, keeping the fitness industry at the forefront of her life whether it is through her businesses, daily activities, or life style. Her passion for this way of life emanates beyond herself to her clients and associates. She is a firm believer that anyone can lead the active life they sometimes only dream about, and it doesn’t stop there...click to read more...
Ben Shutron, Instructor
Ben Shutron has worked as an instructor at hockey schools in eastern Ontario for 6 years. Ben was drafted to the OHL in the first round, 9th overall to the Kingston Frontenacs from the Richmond Hill Stars Minor Midget AAA program. He represented Team Canada twice at the under-18 level and won gold at the 2005 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. In 2006 he was drafted to the NHL by the Chicago Blackhawks...click to read more...
Luke Madill, Instructor
Lucas Madill’s life has revolved around the sport of hockey since he has been old enough to skate. As a part of the Lac St. Louis Ouest Tigres organization for many years he collected numerous minor hockey tournament championships and a Bantam AA provincial title. He then played a year for the Midget AAA Lac St. Louis Lions before receiving a scholarship to play Division one prep school hockey...click to read more...
Vincenet Malts, Instructor
During his years of competitive play, Vince Malts realized he had a strong passion and desire for development that drove him to discover and explore a multitude of various training methods for on and off ice hockey improvement. Over the course of the last 25 years, Vince’s thirst for hockey knowledge has led him to a number of positive educational experiences and methods, along with the chance to grow and learn from some of the best coaches and players in the world today on and off the ice...click to read more...
Nik Pokuluk, Instructor
Having grown up in the Hudson Vaudreuil area of Montreal, Nick Pokuluk played hockey for his local minor hockey association in “Trois-Lacs”. Nick had always played at the highest levels for his age group. After completing his secondary 3 in high school, Nick found him self having to move further and further from home in order to compete at these levels. First it was to Beauharnois, Québec, for Midget Espoir and then to Chateauguay, Québec, for Midget AAA...click to read more...
Carl Michaelson, Westlake Hockey Development Founder/Director
From the onset of his hockey career Carl Michaelson’s passion for the game could be described in one word; heart. Carl has shown continued leadership and devotion for the game on each team he has played for. It is with this desire and enthusiasm that he strove to constantly improve his game and the play of those around him. Since retiring from professional hockey, Carl returned to his alma mater, where he is now full-time Assistant Hockey Coach at Hobart College....click to read more...
Matthew Lombardi, Westlake Hockey Development Founder
From the onset of his hockey career Carl Michaelson’s passion for the game could be described in one word; heart. Carl has shown continued leadership and devotion for the game on each team he has played for. It is with this desire and enthusiasm that he strove to constantly improve his game and the play of those around him. Since retiring from professional hockey, Carl returned to his alma mater, where he is now full-time Assistant Hockey Coach at Hobart College....click to read more...
Other Consultants
Westlake works closely with a number of other consultants who lend their expertise, depending on the particular program being run.
Paul Gagne
Paul Gagné is an exercise Kinesiologist, Posturologist, Somatotherapist and strength and conditioning consultant. His expertise lies in training protocols for, postural, rehabilitation, muscular balance and performance enhancement. He has developed a unique postural and functional evaluation and training system over the years with colleagues Jay Kiss and Dr Michel Joubert.
Dr. Wayne Halliwell
Dr. Halliwell is a professor of sport psychology in the Department of Kinesiology at the Université de Montréal. He has been teaching and conducting research in the area of sport psychology for over 25 years. Dr. Halliwell is also an internationally recognized sport psychology coach as he works with world- class athletes in a number of individual and team sports.
Mike Madill
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. Michael is back in Las Vegas, for his second season, leading their defensive core to another successful season.
Mike Zbriger
Michael played his first year of pro hockey in the United Hockey League 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. He then gave Europe a try, playing in Germany for the Weiden Blue Devils. His season was successful finishing with 64 points in 52 games. This past season Michael played alongside fellow Westlake Goaltending instructor Dustin Traylen in Corpus Christi of the Central Hockey League.
Dustin Traylen
Dustin has been a goaltending instructor for ten years. In addition to Westlake, he is the head instructor for the Textbook Goaltending Schools in both Montreal and New Jersey. Dustin's coaching resume also includes coaching at various hockey schools in and around the Montreal area. This list includes John Elkins Goaltending school, Amey Doyle's Goaltending, Hockey Tec Boisbriand with renowned goaltending coach and hockey author, Alex Theriault
Jonathan Guilmette
Jonathan is a Canadian World Champion Short Track Speed Skater, who has allowed Canada to establish themselves as a world championship team over his career thus far. As a power-skating instructor, players can expect to be evaluated on their stride in a manner which they can develop and maximize their strength and speed.