Head On-Ice Instructor
Pat Malloy
As the Program Coordinator for The Peak Hockey Program, Pat brings a wealth of teaching knowledge. Past experiences include working with many professional and elite teams, athletes and coaches. Pat has developed specific on-ice training methods that target specific energy systems, muscle groups, angles and balance points to enhance skating and hockey skill performance and conditioning.
He has served as Director of Hockey Operations and Head Instructor for the Elite Performance Hockey Program since 1999. His programs specialize in a Skill Based Approach to learning and development.
A nationally certified coach, Pat has served as a professional hockey skills and skating coach for over 10 years and has coached for over a decade from Initiation to Junior "A" throughout Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Valley. He is the current coach and GM of the CHL's Tier 1 Junior A Kemptville 73's and Assistant Coach of the Australian national team. Pat also has Junior A playing experience along with "Speak Out" Program Certification with Hockey Canada.
Daily Instructors
Various OHL and CHL players
Guest Instructors
Jason York
A 7th round pick of the Detroit Red Wings in 1990, Jason played in 757 regular season games and 34 playoff games for Detroit, Anaheim, Ottawa, Nashville, and Boston. A smooth skating and skilled defenceman, Jason now operates his own Hockey School. He is also co-host of the Team1200 afternoon radio show called "The Healthy Scratches" in Ottawa.
Rob Murphy
Rob was the Vancouver Canucks' 1st in 1987 (24th overall). He played professional hockey for 15 years with the Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, and L.A. Kings, as well as some time in Germany. Rob was a full-time amateur scout for the Phoenix Coyotes for 2 years and is currently a Pro Scout for the Ottawa Senators.
In addition to assisting with the on-ice instruction, Rob is responsible for the Hockey programs of the Montera Hockey Academy. He works closely with the Peak Performance team and all of our instructors to ensure that each prospect has an unmatched experience.
Current NHLers
We are currently in discussions with a number of current NHLers regarding their appearance as guest instructors.
Head Off-Ice Instructor
Jamie Smith
Jamie's playing experience combined with his formal education makes him a valuable part of the Peak Hockey Program. His hockey background includes playing for the University of Ottawa Gee Gees Men's Varsity team for four seasons and Jr. A in the CJHL for 2 seasons.
He possesses an Undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics and has a Master's of Arts degree in Human Kinetics, both from the University of Ottawa. He works with hockey players to develop on-ice abilities, improve physical strength and conditioning, and be better mentally prepared to perform at their potential.