Continuing to Share the Success Stories of our CPGS Family Members

If you saw our previous newsletter you will have read all about the success of Nick Deery and Ryland Pashovitz. Today we would like to continue to share some "then and now" stories of our CPGS Family members. As we said before, it hasn't always been an easy road for these young individuals but due to their determination, and never give up attitude, they are proving to everyone that hard work, respect and being an all-around good person, really does pay off.

This week we would like to shine the spotlight on Jordan Marr. Jordan has attended many CPGS Programs throughout the years and is now an instructor alongside us in the Summer months. He has grown into a mature, respectable, trustworthy young man with a burning passion for the game that continues to grow.

Jordan Marr:

When I first met Jordan he was a shy young lad from Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. That’s right, SCOTLAND!

 

I had the pleasure of working with him when I played for the Fife Flyers in the Elite League in Scotland. I could tell that he had a desire for goaltending just like I did and he was destined to build his life around hockey. Jordan made it his mission to focus and succeed. By no means was he brought up in a family of wealth but his parents, Gordon and Tracy, worked all the hours God gave them ( and continue to do so) so that they could provide the sport and all it entails for Jordan and his younger brother, Rennie. His parents have had to deal with not one but two goalies in the family!! Now that's dedication!

At 12 years old Jordan flew out to Winnipeg along with his father to spend a week with me and attend my Winnipeg camp. After his experience in Canada, he knew someday he would be back. Fast forward 5 years and sure enough, Jordan returned. He joined the Ontario Hockey Academy in Cornwall, Ontario where he trained and studied for two years before committing to Finlandia University in Hancock, MI. 

We are now proud to say that Jordan will graduate this year with a Major in International Business. As you can see from the article below, Jordan's last Senior game was an immense success. It gives me great pleasure to know that I have had an influence in the life of this young man and I look forward to what the future has in store for him.
 

Click on the link below to read about Jordan's success in his final game at Finlandia University this past weekend.

http://www.fulions.com/news/2015/2/14/MHOCKEY_0214155343.aspx
 

A few words from Jordan:

 "I've been fortunate enough to have been coached by Steve Briere for over 10 years and he has helped me advance from playing in Scotland to reaching my goal of playing in the NCAA. While he has helped me as a goaltender, Steve has also taught me the importance of being a student-athlete and fulfilling my potential as a person. Without his guidance, instruction and support, I would have been unable to accomplish my goals. I cannot praise him enough for the great work he has done with me and the numerous other goalies he has developed and helped move on to the higher levels".

 

2015 Camp Locations

Register at www.canadianprofessionalgoalieschools.com

 

 

Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN – Prospects Camp

Date...May 22 - 24, 2015

Location...Augsburg College, Minneapolis MN

Country...USA

Camp Type...Prospect Camp

Camp Price...$995.00

Camp Times...Friday 6pm - 9pm, Saturday 9am - 9pm, Sunday 9am - noon

 

Independence Events Center – Kansas City, MO

Date...June 15 - 19, 2015

Location...Independence Events Center, Independence, MO

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...$525.00

Camp Times...9.00am - 3.30pm

 

East Alton Ice Arena – East Alton, IL

Date...June 22 - 26, 2015

Location...East Alton Ice Arena, East Alton, IL

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...$525.00

Camp Times...9.00am - 3.30pm

 

Pepsi Ice Center, Bloomington, IL

Date...June 22 - 25, 2015

Location...Pepsi Ice Center, Bloomington, IL

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...525.00

Camp Times...9.00am - 3.30pm

 

Coral Ridge Ice Arena – Iowa City, IA ( Coralville )

Date...June 22 - 26, 2015

Location...Coral Ridge Ice Arena, Coralville, IA

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...$525.00

Camp Times...9.00am - 3.30pm

 

Dobson Ice Arena – Vail, CO

Date...June 29 - July 3, 2015

Location...Dobson Ice Arena, Vail, CO

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...$525.00

Camp Times...9.00am - 3.30pm

 

Big Bear Ice Arena – Denver, CO

Date...July 6 - 10, 2015

Location...Big Bear Ice Arena, Denver, CO

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...$525.00

Camp Times...9.00am - 3.30pm

  

IBP Arena, Sioux City, IA

Date...July 13 - 16, 2015

Location...IBP Arena, Sioux City, IA

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...525.00

Camp Times...9.00am-3.30pm

 

Lewis Ice Arena – Aspen, CO

Date...July 20 - 24, 2015

Location...Lewis Ice Arena, Aspen, CO

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...$525.00

Camp Times...9.00am - 3.30pm

 

Vadnais Heights Sports Complex, Vadnais Heights, MN

Date...July 20 - 23, 2015

Location...Vadnais Heights Sports Complex

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...525.00

Camp Times...9.00am - 3.30pm

 

Moorehead Youth Arena, Moorehead, MN

Date...July 27 - 30, 2015

Location...Moorehead Youth Arena, Fargo, ND

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...525.00

Camp Times...9.00am-3.30pm

 

Neilson Reise Arena, Bemidji, MN

Date...August 3 - 6, 2015

Location...Neilson Riese Arena, Bemidji, MN.

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie Camp

Camp Price...525.00

Camp Times...9.00am-3.30pm

 

Elite Camp, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN

Date...August 3 - 7, 2015

Location...Neilson Riese Arena, Bemidji, MN.

Country...USA

Camp Type...Elite Camp

Camp Price...$995.00

Camp Times...Arrive Sunday between 2pm & 4pm. Ends Friday at noon

 

West River Ice Center ( Formerly Dickinson Recreation Center ), Dickinson, ND

Date...August 10 - 13, 2015

Location...West River Ice Center ( Formerly Dickinson Recreation Center ), Dickinson, ND

Country...USA

Camp Type...Goalie

Camp Price...525.00

Camp Times...9.00am - 3.30pm