ON ICE INSTRUCTOR - Bruce Richardson - 14 years as a professional hockey player and 4 years as coaching
With over 900 games played in 7 different leagues (AHL, IHL, ECHL, CHL, UHL, DEL, EIHL) and 4 seasons in the QMJHL. Bruce is still really passionate and involved in hockey. Currently Richardson is the Head Coach of the Victoriaville Tigres in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League where he will be starting his 2nd year. Before taking that role, Bruce spent 3 years as coach and Director of hockey operation in Europe. Over the past few week Bruce has also taken the responsibility of developing kids as the Technical Director of Hockey Trois-Lacs one of the biggest region in Lac-St-Louis Hockey. Bruce's proudest moments over his career have been participating in the 1997 Memorial Cup Tournament, signing a NHL contract with the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanches.
ON ICE INSTRUCTOR - Vezio Sacratini - 15 years as a pro hockey players
Before he started his professional career, Vezio played 4 years in the NCAA for American International College. Over his 15 years as a pro, Vez played in the top Elite League in the UK and Italy. He also participated in 4 world Championiships (1994, 2000, 2001, 2002) and the highlight of his career was his participation at the 1994 Olympics Game with Team Italia. Vezio is now retired and reside in the region of Montreal with his family where he is involved in players developpement
ON ICE INSTRUCTOR - Mathieu Wathier - 8 years as a professional hockey player
Mathieu was fortunate to play 8 years as a pro hockey player in different minor hockey league. Over is 8 Years, Mathieu spent time in the UHL/IHL, CHL, Ligue Magnus France, EIHL in the UK. Before his time at the professional level, Mathieu was priviliged to play 5 years in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for the Victoriaville Tigres, Sherbrook Beavers and the Moncton Wildcats. Mathieu is now studing to become a police officer and at the same time he is helping improving kids hockey abilty in the region.
