Sam also claimed the Top forward and most sportsmanlike player in the AMBHL. Steel also helped Team Northeast win the Alberta Cup and led the tournament in scoring with 15 points over 5 games. Steels 15 points tied Devin Setoguchi for third all-time at the tournament.

Head Coach Dominique Ducharme and top pro prospects Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin and Marty Frk are all impressed with Power Edge Pro.

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Some have been training for a number of years now, others for the past season, and the only two NHL undrafted players 17 year olds had a taste of PEP training with their major junior team this fall.

That is close to one quarter of the entire camp.

Here is the impressive list of players who have PEP exposure, and their teams:

• Daniel Catenacci (Owen Sound, OHL)
• Boone Jenner (Oshawa Generals, OHL)
• Ryan Murphy (Kitchener Rangers, OHL)
• Jonathan Huberdeau (Saint John Sea Dogs, QMJHL)
• Malcolm Subban (Belleville Bulls, OHL)
• Jordan Binnington (Owen Sound, OHL)
• Nathan MacKinnon (Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL)
• Jonathan Drouin (Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL)

Two of the three goalies selected for the team, Subban and Binnington, have been on the ice for sessions where they got the benefit of the fact that skaters have pucks, and shots are incorporated into virtually every drill in PEP training.

Catenacci, Jenner, and Murphy have been training with Joe Quinn in the Toronto area for some time now.

Jonathan Huberdeau, a Florida Panthers 1st round pick, was part of the Saint John Sea Dogs Memorial Cup championship team and trained with coaches Mike Kelly and Gerard Gallant, winning the Q league championship the past two seasons. Check out the video of a Sea Dogs training session on the site.

Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin, both eligible for the NHL draft in June, 2013, both were part of a Mooseheads team training session in early December, 2012. They are the only 17 year olds, other than Sidney Crosby, to ever make the team.

World class players using Power Edge Pro—even this level of player and their organizations see PEP as a way to develop.

SCOTT BRIGGS TELEGRAPH-JOURNAL 24 OCT 2012 09:44PM

SAINT JOHN, NB – With his mane of long hair resting on his shoulders, Marcus Cuomo would look right at home playing for the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1970s.

The hard-nosed Newfoundlander would be a ferocious forechecker while playing helmetless with the likes of Bobby Clarke, Reggie Leach, Bill Barber, Don Saleski and other long-haired heroes with the Broad Street Bullies. Or maybe a ’70s version of Cuomo would play on a line with the Big Bad Bruins, digging the disc out of the corners and feeding Phil Esposito in the slot. Playing with a helmet and visor, however, makes him resemble a young Claude Lemieux or Peter Zezel. And now that Brent Sopel is playing in Russia, Cuomo could compete for the best hockey hair in North America.

But the 5-foot-9, 210-pound forward is not about style – just results. Whether it’s playing back-to-back games or two in three nights, Cuomo’s contributions are a big part of Saint John’s grit level.”I think I’m here in more of a defensive kind of role, especially as a rookie,” the 17-year-old said. “You have to take care of your own end first and then worry about offence later. I try to bring a strong work ethic and a high intensity level.”

“We’re really happy with Marcus,” Saint John head coach and general manager Mike Kelly said. “He consistently brings energy to the rink and his game doesn’t change. He’s physical and he skates. There are aspects of his game that he needs to focus on, but he never cheats you with a lack of effort.”

That’s due in large part to Cuomo’s idol while growing up, fellow Newfoundland native and Buffalo Sabres forward Luke Adam, whose QMJHL career started with the St. John’s Fog Devils. Cuomo’s father coached Adam prior to that and the future NHLer always had time for kids. “I was always around the rink when he was there, so I admired him,” Cuomo said. “He’s a really nice guy and he’s always willing to help you out, and I think he’s a good role model to follow as an NHLer. We do like our own.”

And the fine folks from ‘The Rock’ are also known for a loyal love of their land… In Cuomo’s case, moving to Saint John didn’t make him miss home. With the Bay of Fundy and Kennebecasis River close by, the son of St. John’s is comfortable in southern New Brunswick.”It’s a good place,” Cuomo said. “It reminds me of Newfoundland – close to the water. It’s nice to be close to home, especially where we don’t have a junior team in Newfoundland.”

Cuomo’s energy on the ice is only matched by his efforts to keep things loose in the locker room. He’s known to quote one-liners from movies, especially those from comedian Will Ferrell. “Come game time, I’m ready to go, but I like to keep the personality there and bring a little Newfie flair to the team,” Cuomo said.

Coming into this season, the Sea Dogs had received a total of 21 games from their seventh-round draft picks. The honour belongs to Scott McDonald, a defenceman from Halifax who played in 2007-08.Then along came Cuomo, a mucker and grinder who’s sure to pass McDonald’s total. And while the former member of the midget AAA St. John’s Privateers was thrilled to be selected in the seventh round last summer by the defending QMJHL champions, he didn’t want to be just another face in training camp. “When you come in as a seventh-round pick, there are not a lot of expectations,” Cuomo said. “There’s not the pressure you have as a first-round pick, so I came in and just worked hard and hoped to turn a few heads. I feel like my work ethic is what got me here and that’s what I’m going to keep using.”

Kelly said that’s the way it has to be. “Everything has to start with a strong work ethic and a strong competitive fire,” the coach said. “After that, you add layers to your game.”

After years of training with the Power Edge Pro on ice training system and inventor Joe Quinn, McDavid is quickly becoming the most talked about hockey talent that has come along since SidneyCrosby.

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Wayne Gretzky was asked many years ago if he thought anyone would be able to break his scoring records – and The Great One said that then up-and-coming draft prospect Sidney Crosby could.

This time around, Sid The Kid is paying his own compliments forward – to future NHL draft pick Connor McDavid.

The world’s best player watched highlights of the 15-year-old hockey prodigy playing with the nearby Erie Otters of the OHL recently and came away impressed.

“He looks like he’s got it all,” Crosby told The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “When I watched him play, he reminded me of myself.”

McDavid, who was granted exceptional status to play in the OHL this season, already has four goals and 11 points in nine games.

“I can’t believe Sidney Crosby said that about me,” McDavid told the Tribune-Review. “I mean, that’s my childhood hero. I’m a Pens fan because of him. I’m totally speechless. I’m amazed.”

Born on Jan. 13, 1997, McDavid played for the minor midget Toronto Marlboros last season, where he scored 33 goals and 39 assists for 72 points in 33 games as GTHL Player of the Year.

He also led the 2012 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament in scoring with 11 goals and eight assists for 19 points in seven games and won tournament MVP, recording the most points in an OHL Cup since Sam Gagner‘s 17 points in five games for the Marlboros in 2005.

“I like the way he distributes the puck,” Crosby said. “He seems to have all the tools.”

McDavid is already projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NHL draft.

Files from The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review were used for this report.

When I saw the Power Edge Pro on ice training system, I decided to start summer camps again. This summer was Year 2—and I had the best experience this year than any other of my summer hockey experiences. Again, there were a couple of reasons; using Power Edge Pro was incredible for player development, and the players were such fun to work with. Check out the video for comments from a few of the elite players we worked with in the August camp in St. John’s, NL and get their reaction to using Power Edge Pro. Here is a little background on each player. All are from Newfoundland.

Marcus Power was a dominant player at the AAA midget level in Atlantic Canada. Now he is a team captain with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies and becoming a dominant player in the QMJHL.

Chris Owens was a star defenseman in the MHL and is the all-time top scorer in the league. Chris made the CIS All Rookie team his first year at Acadia University, and was an All Canadian in his second year. He now is a certified Power Edge Pro instructor as he continues his playing career.

Nathan Noel has been an eye-popping, highly skilled forward for the last few years. He is developing his game as a second year player at Shattuck-St Mary’s.

Marcus Cuomo, a classic power forward, was the top AAA Midget player in Atlantic Canada in 2012-13. Now Marcus is a member of the Saint John Sea Dogs in the QMJHL.

Chris Hodge, a solid two way player, played at Notre Dame in Wilcox, Saskatchewan for two years before moving on to the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL.

Andrew Picco also plays at Shattuck-St. Mary’s. Blessed with great size, Andrew continues to improve his skills through quality training.

Combine young players possessing great work ethic and attitude and a common goal to grow their game. Add elite training that Power Edge Pro provides and you come up with a very special experience for all involved.