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Thread to introduce yourself

Postby Cubanpuckstopper » Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:23 pm

I was thinking that before I continue posting, it might be proper to introduce myself formally. And leave this thread for others to do so upon their arrival to this section of the forum.

I picked up hockey when the NHL expanded in the form of the Philadelphia Flyers. I was very fortunate to live within walking distance of the Flyers practice rink in New Jersey.

I turned into a rink rat, I played at Southern New Hampshire University, during those years that we moved from a small college conference to NCAA Division III. Let’s say we lost more than we won.

Back then, even the best goalie coaching only amounted to advice such as stay on your feet and come out and cut down the angle. The game has changed drastically, and there is still much to learn, which is exciting.

As far as my admiration of for Finnish athletes, it started when I was involved in track and field. In 1972 and 1976 Lasse Viren stole the show at the Summer Olympics, and in a similar way I remember Juha Mieto dominating the Winter games in a similar timeframe.

I moved to Delaware years ago, and discovered some Finnish history.
http://www.genealogia.fi/emi/art/article258e.htm
I need to visit a museum to further explore the topic.

I’m trying to learn some Finnish as well. I use these learning tools
http://www.buymyebook.com/buy/authorinf ... ookId=1206
http://www.bitlips.fi/kimmo/
http://www.verbix.com/documents/wordfrequency_fi.htm
as well as some other online references.

I go by Cubanpuckstopper at most of the online places I visit. I met Jukka Ropponen about 8 years ago at the Goaliestore’s site. That model has changed; I like the old model better. We met in person at a goalie clinic run by Jukka seven years ago. We have corresponded since, and I still attend the goalie clinic run by Yona Fioravanti each summer after he visits Jukka in the spring.

Jukka extended an invitation to join here, to specifically discuss the technical parts of the position. I was more than happy to accept. If at any time I do something “out of culture” please let me know.
The best goalies in the business enjoy every minute on the ice. - S. St Laurent
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Postby Japetius » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:40 pm

And.. if you don't know or understand something word or terms, you can also ask.
"Pelin tuloksella ei oo merkitystä, tää on vaan jääkiekkoo"
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Postby MTNGoalie » Sat May 22, 2010 4:20 am

I would like to take this opportunity to quickly introduce myself...

My name is Travis Harrington (harri1 or MindTheNet), I am a high school English and History teacher and Co-director/Head Instructor for Mind The Net Goaltending based in Saskatchewan, Canada. This will be the sixth year our goalie school has been in operation. I have been a goalie for 17 of the last 25 years I have played hockey and have been coaching goalies in some capacity or another for the last 15 years.

As a player I made it as high as a short stint playing CIS for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies before turning my attention to family and beginning my career as a classroom teacher.

I would like to thank Cubanpuckstopper for the invitation to join this discussion board and look forward to interacting with more goalies and the some of the best goalie coaches Finland, Europe and North America has to offer. Again, thanks for the invite, we are very honoured.
Travis Harrington, B. Ed.
Co-director/Head Instructor
Mind The Net Goaltending
http://www.mtngoaltending.com
http://mtngoaltending.wordpress.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/MindTheNet
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Postby Cubanpuckstopper » Mon May 24, 2010 2:54 pm

Welcome aboard.

I am happy you accepted the invitation.

I hope you enjoy the content here.
The best goalies in the business enjoy every minute on the ice. - S. St Laurent
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Postby Cubanpuckstopper » Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:36 pm

Jason Power has just registered as Jpower79.

His bio can be seen here
http://www.incamps.com/tretiak.html

Welcome aboard, and I hope to see you active here soon.

Hopefully Jason can get to Finland someday soon.
The best goalies in the business enjoy every minute on the ice. - S. St Laurent
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