“My grandson goes to The Crease, need I say more?” Don Cherry

"When our son decided to be a goalie we looked at quite a few goalie schools for private, semi-private and team practice sessions. We chose "The Crease" for many reasons. The positive,respectful and supportive mentoring at "The Crease" has made our son look at the instructors there as part of his extended family. Through the years, the pace and content of the lessons has changed to accommodate our sons age, skill level and endurance. We liked the idea that they did not teach "one style" of goaltending but taught him a wide variety of techniques and when it was appropriate to use them in game situations. They are extremely flexible when it comes to accommodating us when conflicts arise between lessons and games or practices. March Break, Try-out and Christmas camps have all been organized and fun for the kids. I would strongly recommend "The Crease" for goaltenders of all ages and levels of development, you won't be disappointed. This is our 7th year at the Crease"Frank and Barb Bessette, Parent
— Bo Bessette Toronto Nationals Minor Midget AAA
INSTRUCTORS

All goalie coaches have been trained and nurtured under the supervision of Dave Dolecki and Bujar Amidovski. All goalie coaches most importantly are current and former goalies who share the same passion, which is working with goalies. All head instructor played at least Junior and/or Pro so we know what it takes to get you to the next level.


Dave Dolecki Dave Dolecki
  • 17 years experience as a goaltending instructor
  • Played CIAU Ryerson University
  • Played OJPHL Milton Merchants, Oakville Blades, OHL London Knights
  • Has been a goalie coach for OJPHL Georgetown Raiders, Milton Merchants, Ryerson University
  • Played 8 years AAA for the Toronto Red Wings and North York Canadiens
  • Teaches over 100 goalies/ week from all levels; NHL, OHL, NCAA, ECHL, GTHL and House leagues

 

Bujar Amidovski Bujar Amidovski
  • 11 years experience as a goaltending instructor
  • Played 7 years pro NHL, AHL, ECHL,OHL
  • Signed 2 NHL contracts with the Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes
  • Has been goalie coach for the OJPHL Streetsville Derbys and Vaughn Vipers
  • Was 1997/1998 OHL goalie of the year St. Michael Majors
  • Played minor hockey for AAA Toronto Red Wings

 

 

Clint Owen Clint Owen
  • 15 years experience as a goaltending instructor
  • Played NCAA St. Lawrence Division 1, received a full scholarship
  • Played 5 years pro ECHL, WPHL, CHL, BNL
  • Played OJPHL for the Wexford Raiders
  • Played minor hockey AAA for Toronto Red Wings

 

 

Mark Gowan Mark Gowan
  • 11 years experience as a goaltending instructor
  • Played CIAU University of Guelph
  • Played 4 years pro CHL, WCHL
  • Played OHL Belleville Bulls and Sudbury Wolves
  • Played minor hockey 8 years AAA with Mississauga Black Hawks
  • Current Grade 8 teacher

 

 

Mark Gowan Dan (Stewy) Stewart
  • 17 years experience as a goalie coach
  • Played OHL London Knights
  • Full scholarship St. Marys's CIAU
  • Owner of www.ctcrease.com
  •  Coach and an evaluator for USA Hockey
  • Played minor hockey in Port Hope

 

 

JUNIOR STAFF

Each junior staff member has been hand picked by Dave Dolecki and Bujar Amidovski. These staff members put in at least 200 hours of goalie lessons with both Dave and Bujar. These staff members were long time students who we have been selected to represent TCGA. They have been trained and know the program inside and out. Each staff member is at least 18 years of age.

Frank Malfara
  • 3 years experience as a goaltender instructor
  • Currently plays juvenile AAA and is 3rd goalie for U of T Blues ( CIAU)
  • Was a student of TCGA for 8 years

 

William Sibley

  • 2 years experience as a goaltender instructor
  • Currently plays Jr. B Waterloo and played games in the OHL for St.Mikes
  • Was a student of TCGA for 7 years

 

Alex Bortolotto
  • 4 years experience as a goaltender instructor
  • Played OJPHL Georgetown Raiders
  • Played AAA Georgetown minor hockey
  • Was a student of TCGA for 8 years

 

Lucas Reid
  • 2 years experience as a goaltender instructor
  • Currently plays Junior C Erin Shamrocks
  • Longest trained student of TCGA 11 years

 

Marco Tomei
  • 4 years experience as a goalie coach
  • Played OHL St. Michaels Majors
  • Currently plays for the Milton IceHawks OJHL
  • Has been training with us for 4 years.

 

Bo Bessette
  • 2 years experience as a goalie coach
  • Currently plays Toronto Young Nationals MM AAA
  • Has been a student for the last 10 years

 

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