The 2024 Minnesota Hockey CCM High Performance Dave Peterson Goalie Camp and CCM High Performance Shooting Camp is set for Aug. 1-4 at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn.
Boys and girls who make their district/section teams in Minnesota Hockey's Spring (14-15-16) High Performance Festivals will be invited to participate. The camps will 50 goalies and 50 shooters.
"It's extremely important we provide high-level skill development programs for goalies in this age group," said Mike MacMillan, director of Minnesota Hockey High Performance programs. "The boys and girls who have participated in this camp improved their overall game in a challenging and competitive setting that now includes facing shooters who are part of the Minnesota Hockey's High Performance programs."
The goalies will get 12 hours of on-ice instruction plus several hours of off-ice and classroom instruction.
2023 GOALIE CAMP RECAP
Twenty-five boys and 25 girls from around the state participated in the 18th Minnesota Hockey CCM High Performance Dave Peterson Goalie Camp at St. Olaf College, Aug. 3-6.
"I really love the Dave Peterson Camp. In both years I have attended, I feel like the variety of coaches and the ability to watch other players from around the state has helped me improve my game. The camp offers a fun experience that pushes you to do your very best on and off the ice," said Maddison Forsyth from Long Lake.
"The Dave Peterson Camp was a really great experience for me," said Grady Cartony from New Brighton. "I got to meet so many coaches and players from everywhere. Being around so many good kids made me so much better."
Four Minnesota goalies helped as counselors at the camp including Anna LaRose, (Albertville, Minn.) who plays at Maine; Ashley Hess (Elk River, Minn.) who plays at Bethel; Bailey Huber, (Mahtomedi, Minn.) who plays for St. John's and Levi Preugschas (Buffalo, Minn.) who plays for Steele County Blades.
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For more information, contact camp director Steve Carroll.
Dave Peterson is a hockey coaching legend. The Minnesota native was the head coach of the 1988 and 1992 U.S. men's Olympic hockey teams.
He also helped several United States national teams successfully compete against international hockey competition.
Dave was also a passionate leader in goalie development not only in Minnesota but also throughout the country. Many of his ideas and concepts are still being used by USA Hockey today.
In addition to his work with USA Hockey, Peterson was a long time boys hockey coach at Minneapolis Southwest High School.
Peterson passed away in 1997.
Minnesota Hockey is honored his family has allowed us to add his name in support of this exciting goalie development program.
Learn more about the shooting camp which is held in conjunction with the Dave Peterson Goalie Camp.
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