Jon Elkin's Goalie Schools student, Kevin Bailie, was chosen in the first round of the OHL draft today. The only goalie taken in the first round, Bailie was taken 16th overall. The 6'3", 185 pound sixteen year old played AAA hockey this past season in his hometown, Belleville.
Four other students of the goalie school were chosen as well. Congrats to all!
Two Jon Elkin's Goalie Schools students walked away with championship hardware recently. Although they both served in a back-up capacity, it is nevertheless a great honor to be part of a winning team: Andy Chiodo, a starter all season was traded to another team as insurance for their playoff run. It turns out it was a smart trade as his new team, Karpat, won the Finnish Elite League Champioship.
Chris Carrozzi, was named to Canada's Under 18 Team after a fine season in the OHL with the Mississauga St. Michaels Majors. The team went undefeated in the tournament held in Russia and Chris flew back to Canada with a gold medal....
Chris Carrozzi was named to Canada's World Under 18 Team. The squad will compete in Kazan, Russia this week against the worlds top 1990 born players. The tournament runs until April 23rd and is coached by ex NHL coach and GM, Pat Quinn.
Carrozzi is a highly rated goalie for the NHL draft in June. Last year he represented Ontario in the Under 17 Champioships and won the Gold. He plays for the Mississauga St. Michales Majors of the OHL.
Chris practiced hard all week to get ready. The team met in Toronto today and flies to Europe on Monday.
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Mike Ouzas, fresh off a tough loss in the Canadian University National Championship game, is joining the Toronto Marlees as their third goalie for the playoffs.
Ouzas' University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds team came up one goal short of repeating as national champions two weeks ago. The end of the season also marked the end of Ouzas' college career. He graduates this spring and finished his exams on Friday. Signing with an AHL team was the perfect graduation present.
Each AHL franchise carries three goalies in the playoffs. Although Mike is not expected to play, it is a foot in the door as well as valuable experience to add to an already solid hockey resume....
Yesterday, Mike Mole became the third Jon Elkin's Goalie Schools student to be called up to the NHL this season. He was promoted from Bridgeport of the AHL on Thursday and dressed for the Islanders' 3-1 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Earlier in the day, Danny Taylor was called up from Los Angeles' AHL squad in Manchester and backed-up against the Phoenix Coyotes.
Chris Beckford-Tseu, a St. Loius Blues' prospect, spent most of February in the NHL backing up Manny Legace during the Blues' playoff drive. He played half a game and comported himself very well.
Each of the three will tell you that getting a cup of coffee in the "Show" is not good enough. Nevertheless, being called-up to the greatest league on earth is a significant accomplishment indeed. ...
"Jon has been a good friend for many years. I appreciated his help working with me while I was playing for the Calgary Flames. Last summer, when my son decided to become a goaltender, I contacted Jon. In one weeks time, my son turned into a solid, steady, confident goaltender who understands the meaning of dedication. Jon's choice of progressive drills combined with the intensity of his program proved to be a winning combination."
Ken Wregget
Two Time Stanley Cup
Champion Goaltender
Father of Matt "13"
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