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2023 Testimonials

First name Last name Hometown Comments
Maddison Forsyth Long Lake "I really love the Dave Peterson Camp. In both years that I have attended I feel like the variety of coaches and the ability to watch other players from around the state helped me improve my game. The camp offers a fun experience that pushes you to do your very best on and off the ice."
Lily Stelter Marshall "The camp was a great way to learn about what hockey experiences could be like at higher levels of play beyond my high school years. The coaches were very knowledgeable and provided lots of helpful feedback on how to improve my game."
Sydney Ries Inver Grove heights "This camp was very helpful for my physical and mental part of being a goalie. I got to meet new friends and learn lots of new things that I will continue to use in the future. I also think getting to work with multiple different goalie coaches and seeing their different ways of teaching is a great step to becoming even better."
Abigail Massman Rice "While I was at the camp the counseling coaches, goalie coaches, goalie counselors, etc. were all super nice and easy to talk to. While I might have had a favorite coach or two, they were all super approachable and easy to communicate with. If you made a mistake they would explain it, and gave you time to change it and try it, they allowed you to take time on your own to work and fix on whatever the problem was or what they wanted you to try out. They took suggestions about different drills and gave you feedback. For example, I had asked if we were going to do a certain drill, or more specifically do a drill to work a specific movement and they said they weren’t but took in the suggestion and asked a little bit more about it. They were all super excited and friendly, everyone was genuinely happy to be there and work with all of us. I also think it was super awesome of them to bring in out of state, and even out of country coaches. It was overall such a great experience and I’m so happy I did it. I can’t wait for it next year!"
Madalyn Lisell Roseau "Great coaching and great experience."
Karmynn Alexander Excelsior "It was super fun and helped me a lot to get my game to the next level."
Ilamay Draheim Waseca "The Dave Peterson Goalie Camp is one of the top goalie camps I’ve ever been to, all of it is excellent. The on-ice was definitely my favorite part. All the coaches were open to the way you play but also gave you options to become fast and more efficient with your movements. I also loved the way each coach played and coached differently. It does not sound like it would be good, but the way you learn something different from each coach was amazing. At the end of the day, they are all had super good examples and opinions for you as your own goalie to chose from. The coaches were very understanding about the way you play and the way you do things. Each and every time I stepped onto the ice I had a smile because I knew I was going to learn a lot from these coaches. They were there to learn and have fun at the same time. I think that is the most important thing in the sport, even when we were on the ice for the second time on the same day and my legs hurt, and I just wanted to clock out and be done, I stepped on that ice and I was excited to just have the experience to go and work with all the coaches. I think it was the best experience I’ve had with a goalie camp. The off-ice was so much fun too, all the speakers we had were so incredible and put some great things into my head. It was even better getting to hear about everyone’s story and how they are so different. I really think this camp was worth all the nerves I had prior to going to it. I got there and I was like this is scary, all these coaches and all these goalies they are so good and all the thoughts I had going through my head. I got on the ice and all the goalies are so fun to be around. There is absolutely no judgment at this camp. You go there and be you and it is so open you and not everyone at the same time. I wish it was a longer camp. I enjoyed it so much! I recommend this to all goalies, all ages. I learned a lot from all the coaches and even from the other goalies. It is a very fun experience!

2022 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Brooke Kimel Eagan "This camp is a fun experience for anyone who’s not afraid of hard work and wants to improve their game. The wide variety of coaches provides athletes with many tools for their game time tool box and a variety of views when it comes to certain save choices. An amazing camp for people excited to learn."
Annaliese Rader Mankato East "I really enjoyed the camp and learned a lot. Much of what I learned helped to refine my technique and skills in ways that I had not presented to me before."
Taylor Thompson Forest Lake "I learned a lot from all the different coaches. It was very helpful to be able to use the tips that the coaches gave me and continue working on them once I got home."
Claire Kinneberg Rogers "I really enjoyed camp, learned a lot about how to improve my game."
Tulie Boughan Lakeville North "I learned so much and it was an amazing time."
Mackenzie Abbott Breck "It was really fun. You get to meet so many goalies from so many different backgrounds, and learn from some of the best coaches in the state!"
Jayda Moyer Albert Lea "My experience at this camp was very good. I really did like being on the ice and learning how to better myself and getting to talk to the counselors and coaches about what I can do better. And also having different drills made the ice sessions fun while I was still learning."
Sydney Ries Simley "I learned a lot of things that no one else has showed me within my goalie years and a better understanding of a lot of things."
Gabriella Casa De Calvo White Bear Lake "I really enjoyed camp. I learned a lot from all of the different coaches. It was really fun to meet other goalies too."

2021 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Adria Haley Forest Lake "I learned so much from every coach there it was a very good opportunity. Everyone I met was super nice and approachable which was super helpful and made the weekend all the more fun."
Meghan Gibb Cambridge "The camp was a very useful experience for me. The chance to get in so much ice time, with so many different coaches, was a lot of information to gain but all very helpful. None of the coaches tried to change the way I played the game, they just tried to help further develop the game I had already played."
Greta Magnuson St. Paul Academy/Minnehaha Academy "This camp was a great place to experiment with new techniques without fear of failure. I had a ton of fun making new friends."
Kayla Simonson Delano "You come to this camp expecting to only get better at your position, but end up leaving with lifelong friends and more information you knew at the beginning of the camp."
Ali Fider Minneapolis "The variety of different drills practiced on the ice at one time is very helpful."

2020 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
The 2020 Minnesota Hockey CCM High Performance Goalie Camp was canceled because of implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Meghan Gibb Cambridge “Very helpful, lots of experience, everyone is very focused on helping you develop your game.”
Amelia Julian Eastview "I enjoyed the camp a lot! It seems like a lot of ice but it is super useful. There are so many different coaches that give you new and helpful tools that it’s so worth it."
Maddie Mootz Buffalo "Camp was super fun! It provided a challenging mix of on-ice skill development and off-ice instruction applicable to many aspects of life, not just hockey. Hopefully helping us develop as players and grow as people."
Sarah Peterson Breck "The Dave Peterson Goalie Camp is awesome!!! I learned new techniques, made lots of friends, and met some really helpful coaches!"
Justine Vonasek Roseau "I had a lot of fun at camp. I learned a lot of new skills that will help me on and off the ice."

2018 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Aidan Edge Minnetonka This is the 2nd year I have participated in the Dave Peterson camp. Both years I've had a blast working hard to improve my game and making great memories with all the goalies.
Stephanie Garvis Wayzata I went to Dave Peterson Goalie Camp all 4 years of High School and loved it each year!
Carly Greene Benilde-St. Margaret's Awesome camp! Great to meet new people and learn from other goalies.
Molly Haag Blake Learned a lot in a short amount of time!!
Hannah Ladwig Hutchinson I really enjoyed the on ice sessions. There were many different stations that kept things interesting and gave us lots of reps with little standing around time. Having so many different coaches teaching different techniques really gave me lots of options. And I really like the concept of finding the technique that works best for me and then mastering it instead of being worried about being good at every different technique!
Anna LaRose North Wright County I really enjoy this camp because I get many different perspectives from different coaches. I also love to practice with a bunch of goalies that I normally wouldn’t get to see.
Lydia Hodgson Warroad It’s nice that we can get out on the ice and work hard with other goalies because the competativeness of it all is a great factor, and I also learned a lot from just watching the other goalies. Plus we are all pretty weird, being goalies and all, so it was really easy to make some new best friends!
Mara McClain Bloomington Jefferson I really enjoyed how involved we were on the ice. Often times while we were at the stations, the goalies not in the net were screeners, shooters, passers, etc.
Taylor Smith Mound-Westonka I had a really fun time at camp getting to expand and improve my game with a variety of high-level coaches. This camp gave me an ability to learn new things and perfect other aspects of my play in a really fun and comfortable environment. I am very thankful to have had this opportunity!
Isabel Varner Buffalo I enjoyed the camp very much and I feel I learned alot. I brought back info and tips for me to use every time I play. I enjoyed hanging out with other goalies my age. We learned alot from each other and shared stories about games we've played throughout our careers.

2017 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Abby Bollig Farmington "I have attended this camp for the past three years and look forward to it each year. It's a great opportunity to network with other high performing goalies. The coaches are fantastic to work with and I learn a variety of new things each year to take home with me for the upcoming hockey season."
Maureen Dwyer North Shore Storm ""Thank you very much for the opportunity to participate in such a prestigious goalie training event honoring the name of Dave Peterson."
Stephanie Garvis Wayzata "The camp really showed me what makes a good goalie not only on the ice but off the ice as well. It takes a lot more then just a good skater to make a great goalie."
Ally Goehner Forest Lake "Camp was fun, helpful, and a great experience!"
Nettie Kimble Bemidji "All around good program. Kept us busy and challenging."
Anna LaRose St. Michael/Albertville "I thought it was very helpful hearing different opinions from different coaches from all over."
Mara McClain Bloomington Jefferson "I really enjoyed having the opportunity to learn from multiple coaches. I was able to take notes on what works for me and now since I've returned home I'm able to apply those skills to improve my play."
Rachel Miller St. Francis "Was challenging but very helpful, loved camp and would like to go again!" It was great to hear from a variety of coaches.
Olivia Rinzel Chaska/Chanhassen "Coming to this camp helped me improve my game in ways I can't get at other places. Getting onsite from multiple high level coaches was great and I learned immensely."
Maddie WIlsey Roseville "I feel so honored to have been chosen to participate in the career changing camp"

2016 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Brooklyn DeLap Bemidji It was really fun! On ice was challenging but, the coaches were always there to push me to the best of my ability.
Kiana Flaig Roseau Really liked getting all the different coaches advice and seeing what worked for me!
Coco Francis Maple Grove It's a great camp that exposes you to multiple different perspectives on how to improve your overall play as a goalie. Lots of fun hanging out and working with college athletes as your counselors. Also a great way to meet other goalies your age.
Maddie Gamst Moose Lake This is my favorite week of the summer.
Stephanie Garvis Wayzata Camp made me feel more confident in what I am doing as a goalie and as a player of the game.
Erin Genereau Cloquet The Dave Peterson Goalie Camp is a wonderful resource for high school goalies. The variety of coaches and 12 hours of ice time allows goalies to learn and improve different techniques and tools to enhance their game. One of the best things about the camp is that it is an entire weekend just for goalies! Both on and off-ice sessions are designed for goalies which is wonderful! Also, it's rare to be surrounded by 50 other goalies at the same time, so talking about our different routines and game experiences was cool because I got the chance to see inside the minds of other hockey players (goalies) just like me who also love the game of hockey.
Chloe Heiting East Ridge I had a ton of fun at this camp and I really enjoyed being around the other goalies on the campus. The coaches and counselors were very knowledgable and I learned a ton over the course of the camp.
Lori Huseby Ely The Dave Peterson Camp is a great camp to get better at. Most camps have the same coaches with the same ideas, whereas at this camp, you get to hear many different opinions and try different drills to get better. I definitely recommend this camp to anyone who wants to try different things and get out of your comfort zone.
Ashley Larson Eagan I thought the camp was great. I had a lot of fun meeting new people and learning new thing to improve my game. It was great experience!!
Mara McClain Bloomington Jefferson I really enjoyed learning from multiple coaches. It really allowed me to pick and choose which techniques I could use to improve my game play.
Kaitlyn Pellicci Eastview This camp helped me to grow not only as a goaltender, but as a person as well. I was able to pass limits as a goalie that I didn't think was imaginable. Spending 12 hours on the ice over a period of 4 days is crazy, but it was so much fun! This camp has now been a highlight of my hockey career for two years in a row! It's just so much fun meeting new goalies from around the state and experiencing a taste of college life!
Karlie Ries New Ulm The Dave Peterson Goalie Camp is a great experience! I learned a lot, had fun, and made new friends. The coaching staff is helpful and cares about your learning. I would highly recommend the camp.
Nicole Schulz Brainerd You learn more techniques to use in a real game situation.
Kaelie Smith Cretin-Derham Hall It was a fun and great experience working with top talent goalies and instructors. They really push me to reach my full potential at camp and in my future of goaltending.
Jordyn Tomazekski River Lakes This was a great way to learn new skills and tune up on already known skills. I like having more than one coach's opinion about how I play so I can get a variety of thoughts on how to tune up on smaller details of my gameplay.

2015 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Erin Genereau Cloquet-Esko-Carlton I really enjoyed the Dave Peterson goalie camp. I was impressed by the coaches that were there for the on-ice sessions and I loved that we had the opportunity to learn from all of them throughout the week. The off-ice presentations were great because they were specifically for goalies. It was cool being with over fifty goalies, talking about goalie "stuff" and having everyone around you know what you mean. This camp showed me what I need to work on while helping me to improve my overall game.
Kalli Engen Shakopee Every time I come to this camp I have the best time! Love meeting new goalies/friends and love learning new things that I never knew before to make myself a better goalie!
Samantha Klemann White Bear Lake Having the opportunity to work with so many talented goalie coaches in one weekend is such a great experience. I learned so much more about my mental part of the game as well from all of the knowledgable speakers.
Chloe Heiting East Ridge This camp was very fun and introduced me to many new styles and techniques I can choose to use in my game. Every time I hit the ice I was being challenged to become a better goalie, and I left the camp knowing I had succeeded.
Mallory Tidona Northfield My time spent at The Dave Peterson goalie camp helped my game immensely. Already I feel like a better goalie.
Lori Huseby Ely Made me better and I learned a lot. It was very fun and the counselors were awesome!
Kaitlyn Pellicci Eastview Throughout the weekend, I learned so much from all of the coaches that helped out with the camp. The camp helped me grow as a goalie and really realize my passion for the game. I met a bunch of goalies who share this passion with me. I had such a fun time at the camp and I hope that I can make it back next year!
Alexa Dobchuck Eden Prairie Twelve hours seems like a long time, but the harder you work the faster it goes.
Stephanie Garvis Wayzata The coaches and couselors were very helpful.
Anna Kruesel Blake By having many coaches from different goaltending schools, my game was enhanced tremendously by taking advantage of multiple perspectives, ideas, and suggestions.
Nicole Schulz Brainerd It was really fun and helpful I learned a lot of new things that I can use to improve my skills and have different ideas to use instead of just one

2014 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Mari Johnson Hill-Murray "The Dave Peterson camp is filled with great opportunities to become a high performance goalie and will greatly help fulfill goals of playing college. All the coaches and counselors were very helpful and fun to work with. This experience was a very educational camp with on-ice skills, mental skills, and off-ice skills."
Lauren Bench Burnsville "It's a great opportunity to work with high level coaches. I leave camp having learned something new and having met other talented and driven goalies."
Sam Klemann Hill-Murray "This camp is the best goalie specific camp I've ever been to. All of the staff and coaches are there to help us become our best. This camp is so fun, and I learned so much!"
Jordan Scollick Cretin-Derham Hall "Camp was amazing! I love going to the Dave Peterson Camp. It's my goal every year to be able to show up and work on different skills and learn new things every year."
Adrianna Brehm Detroit Lakes "It was great working with a variety of different coaches. Each coach had different techniques that I can incorporate into my game, to make myself a better goalie."
Jaela O'Brien Blaine "It is fun to meet other goalies from around the state and expand my perspective."

2013 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Leah Arnt Mahtomedi Greatest program I have ever been to!
Kora Bonicatto Eveleth-Gilbert Before I went to this camp I thought it was going to be a great experience, after going to it, it was better then I even expected!
Kendra Carlson Buffalo This camp is my favorite camp by far. It is just so cool to have so many coaches out there to teach you some new ways to improve your game.
Ashley Corcoran Red Wing The Minnesota Hockey Dave Peterson Reebok HP Goalie Camp is a great camp. There are both on-ice and off-ice sessions where a goalie will get the opportunity to have multiple coaches work and teach you different things to help improve your game. I really enjoyed having multiple coaches to help us there because each one of them sees something different in your play that can help you get better if you work on it. The coaches also don't try to change how you play, they want to help you improve your own game. There are also college goalies as counselors there that can teach you about their road to college and they can also help you improve your game as well. I believe everyone who went to this camp got better from the time they arrived until the time the camp was over. There is not a camp out there that will help a goalie learn and improve more than at this camp.
Mary Dingman Mounds View Goalies are usually neglected in practices and its nice to see how many people are passionate about the position and its great to have them help us.
Brier Hagen Bloomington Jefferson This camp was my favorite I've ever been to. I liked the Blaine Super Rink and dorm facilities. The on-ice training was hard and challenging, but that was my favorite thing about it. The off-ice sessions were very informational and helped me improve my game in more ways than just my on-ice skills. All of the coaches and counselors are the best of the best and really know what they are doing and talking about. The variety of coaches helps give you more tools to use when playing or practicing. All in all. I loved this goalie camp and whoever gets invited should definitely jump on the opportunity to go.
Abbey Miller Benilde-St. Margaret's The variety of coaches and the variety in techniques they teach is something you will not get at any other camp.
Anna Monsrud Buffalo I had a lot of fun and I learned a lot while i was there! They really helped me improve on the skills that I had down but i needed to get better at.
Whitney Padgett Eden Prairie This was by far the best goalie camp I have ever attended. I learned skills that will help take me to the next level--and had a whole lot of fun in the process.
Miranda Pavlish Prior Lake The camp taught me more then I ever thought possible in just four days. All of the coaches were really supportive and helpful and I could tell that they wanted to help me and make me better. There was never a dull moment at camp and I hope to come back next year and learn more.
Paige Press Park-Cottage Grove It was a great experience -- learning a lot during the time i was at this camp.
Bailey Serum Alexandria The best goalie camp I've ever been to, with so many coaches you always learn something new.
Jordan Scollick Cretin-Derham Hall This camp is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Brooke Weber Hastings The Dave Peterson Goalie camp is one of the best camps I have been to. You learn so much on and off the ice, and you make new friends.
Melissa Zinser Rochester John Marshall This camp was so much fun, and I really felt like I got better. I'm so glad I got this opportunity and I hope I get it again next year!

2012 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Katie Beckman Cloquet “The Dave Peterson Reebok High Performance Goalie Camp is one of the best goalie camps that I have attended. By working with a variety of coaches you get many different viewpoints of the game, and learn different techniques that you can use to improve your game. I was very fortunate to attend this camp, and feel that it helped me improve my skills in the net.”
Kendra Carlson Buffalo “I had a blast with all of the coaches and getting to know the other goalies. The training was excellent.”
Ashley Corcoran Red Wing “The Dave Peterson Goalie Camp was an amazing experience! The instructors are very helpful and I learned a lot from all of them. Everyone truly got better by the end of the camp!”
Anna DeGiulio Benilde-St. Margaret's "I hope I get this chance again."
Madi Galstad East Grand Forks “There isn't any other camp like this.”
Alex LaMere North Wright County “The Dave Peterson goalie camp is something I look forward to each year. The variety of coaches is one of my favorite parts! There's so many things you can take from each station!”
Logan Knip Totino-Grace “This camp makes you a better player in many ways. For me I learned a lot more material and facts about the game I didn’t know before and how it helps you improve as a goaltender.”
Emma May Eagan “The Dave Peterson Camp is definitely on of the best goalie camps you could attend. There are so many amazing Goalie Coaches all in one camp to help better your game. I look forward to this camp every year!”
Paige Press East Ridge “It was a very good experience and i learned a lot. I would take the opportunity to do it again if i had the chance.”
Caroline Riester Academy of Holy Angels “I learned so much both on ice and off. The coaches are great and the camp helped me improve both the mental and physical sides of the game.”
Brianna Storms Moorhead “This camp was a very good learning tool. It is definitely the best camp I have been to. I will be back next year.”
Rachel Tappe South St. Paul “This camp was not only very challenging and prosperous but it was also a great way to meet other exceptional goalies from all around the state of Minnesota.”
Brooke Weber Hastings “It was awesome getting to know everyone and hearing the experiences of some of the coaches like Adam Hauser and Steve Carroll.”

2011 Testimonials

First name Last name High School/Team Comments
Katie Beckman Cloquet "I enjoyed my experience at this camp. It was fun and helped me improve my game a lot. It's a great camp and anyone lucky enough to attend is going to get a lot out of their time spent at this camp."
Angela Boreen Mahtomedi "I had a great experience at this camp. The variety of coaches and drills helped me improve throughout the weekend and become a better hockey goalie."
Sydney Conley South St. Paul "This camp made me look at myself in a better way."
Taylor Gustafson Lakeville South "I just want to say that it was the most enjoyable camp I've ever been too. I was fun to meet all the new people in the camp and go out and play soccer with everybody. All the coaches were amazing, they were all so helpful and I really liked the presentations that the camp put on - they really helped me and made me think of new ways to play the game! Overall I just had a great time - don’t ever stop doing this camp! it really helped me become a better goalie! I just want to say thank you to everybody that helped out with the camp!"
Lindsey Hartfiel Buffalo "This camp allows the top goalies in the state to compete against eash other making them better then they were before they came."
Cassie Heyman Eden Prairie "That was one of the best hockey camps I have been to. I love how we had plenty of free time, but also a lot of activities to do too. It was awesome that I had the chance to meet so many nice people."
Kristin Jung Simley "This camp definitely has helped me improve as a hockey player and goaltender. At this level, there aren't a whole lot of new techniques or saves to teach goalies, so this camp didn't try to do that. It more sharpened the skills I already had. And by putting me in an environment with some of the best coaches/shooters/goalies in the state I was pushed to the very edge of my competitive nature, which only helps me improve more."
Amanda Koep North Wright County "I came into this camp for my third year a little nervous. I thought I knew everything, but I learned the most important lesson in life. There is always room for improvement, don't settle for average, or good, become the best that you can be. It's up to yourself not anyone else."
Erin O'Neil Hopkins "The Dave Peterson camp was a great experience! I met many new people and really enjoyed my time at the camp! It was a hard camp, but it was fun!"
Paige Marcy Wayzata "The camp was a lot of fun and it was great having the opportunity to work with various coaches."
Emma May Eagan "This was by far the best camp I have ever been too! Having this many great goalie instructors and presenters in one camp is amazing! I can't wait for next year!"
Delaney McKay Eastview "The Minnesota Hockey Dave Peterson Goalie Camp is a great way for goalies for expand their overall knowledge on goaltending because goalies that attend this camp experience a wide range of coaching styles, drills, and situations. These experiences help them see their true style of goaltending, which is their own. Along with the athletic aspects of the camp, goaltenders meet other goaltenders from many different areas of Minnesota and get to know them, which is always fun -:)."
Bailey Moore Park Rapids "Such a great experience. I would definitely recommend this camp for anyone. I was given so much great and helpful advice about how to improve my own personal game and it really has helped. I am so grateful for this camp and so thrilled that I was a chosen participant."