Seattle WASH – The involvement of parents in the athletic experience of their children is a given. Without question, all parents should be part of this area of potential growth. But it is often a larger responsibility than realized. Their involvement affects their own child, the coach, the rest of … Continue reading Read more »
Anaheim Ducks Go Back To School
Richmond B.C. (Richmond Review) – As the National Hockey League lockout drags on, the number of players signing with teams in Europe is growing. Already, more than 150 NHLers are playing overseas. But opposite that are the just as many North American players who have opted to stick close to … Continue reading Read more »
Anaheim Ducks Andrew Cogliano and Rod Pelley
Vancouver B.C. – Derek Popke and Yogi Svejkovsky demonstrate puck protection to Anaheim Ducks forwards Rod Pelley and Andrew Cogliano. Tweet Read more »
Pro Players focus on upcoming season
Vancouver B.C. – St.Louis Blues prospect Cody Beach, Winnipeg Jets Ray Sawada, San Jose Sharks Jim Vandermeer, and Keith Seabrook focus during their skating and skills session with Vancouver Hockey School’s Derek Popke @derek_popke and Yogi Svejkovsky. Tweet Read more »
Stanley Cup Winner Willie Mitchell
Vancouver B.C. – Fresh off his Stanley Cup win with the LA Kings, Willie Mitchell is back on the ice at Vancouver Hockey School. Mitchell spent the day signing and skating with the Atom group of VHS Rep Prep Camp before taking part in his own skating and skills session … Continue reading Read more »
Top NHL Prospect Trains with VHS
Vancouver B.C. - Hard work and some prodigious growth spurts have Jujhar Khaira poised to shift his hockey career into high gear. The road went from being a smallish player who wasn’t selected in the WHL bantam draft at 14 to three years later attending this month’s NHL Draft Combine. Just … Continue reading Read more »
BC Bears Sweep the 2012 Challenge Cup
Vancouver B.C. – The BC Bears “AAA” Spring Hockey Program made a huge statement this past month ”don’t mess with us”! Entering the 2012 Challenge Cup Spring Tournament, the BC Bears were crowned Champions in the 2001, 2002, and 2003 age groups competing in the Gold division. The BC Bears … Continue reading Read more »
Popke and Svejkovsky Featured in Skating and Skills Video
Vancouver B.C. – Vancouver’s top skating and skills instructors Derek Popke and Yogi Svejkovsky were recently featured in a promo video for Vancouver Hockey School. Popke and Svejkovsky own and operate the Vancouver Hockey School which has become the number one training choice for players of all ages and abilities. … Continue reading Read more »
Elementary Hockey Program a Huge Success
Under the guidance of instructors Yogi Svejkovsky and Derek Popke, Seafair and South Delta Minor Hockey players have completed a successful season of the popular Elementary Hockey Program (EHP). Operating as a “in-house” development program, the EHP’s model provides association members the opportunity to train for the duration of the hockey season using a progression based format. Placed in groups based … Continue reading Read more »
Seafair Brings in NHL Experience
By Don Fennell – Richmond Review Published: May 27, 2010 9:00 AM Seafair minor hockey is looking to the future with the hiring this week of two prominent hockey personalities. Derek Popke, who has earned a reputation as one of the top skating instructors in the business, is set … Continue reading Read more »