Talented Camp Staff
and Excellent Instruction

Former Minnesota Gopher Hockey Coach Doug Woog has assembled an unequaled staff of top players and coaches. Coach Woog sets the curriculum, organizes the ice sessions and takes the ice with the players. Fundamental skills of skating, stickhandling, shooting, passing and receiving are stressed. Nightly fun, high-tempo scrimmages will challenge every camper. Our instructors often take time to scrimmage and play with the campers. Can you imagine converting a Ryan Stoa pass, stickhandling around Blake Wheeler or Kyle Okposo, or how about slipping a backhand past Jeff Frazee? We believe that Gopher hockey players are some of the best role models and motivators for young players.

 PLAYER STAFF: 

	RYAN STOA The junior forward and assistant captain from Bloomington is a team leader.
	JAY BARRIBALL A sophomore from Prior Lake, Jay is one of the top players on the team.
	BEN GORDON The senior forward is from International Falls.
	MATT KOALSKA Finished Gopher career with 136 points and was drafted by the Nashville Predators.
	ALEX GOLIGOSKI A native of Grand Rapids, Alex signed a professional contract after establishing himself as one of the WCHA's top offensive defensemen.
	BLAKE WHEELER Blake is a junior forward and assistant captain. He played is high school hockey at Breck and was a first round draft choice of the St. Louis Blues.
	EVAN KAUFMANN The Armstrong High School grad is a hardworking player.
	MIKE HOWE Mike is a St. Cloud native and is a talented offensive performer.
	DEREK PELTIER The team captain is another Armstrong High School grad. He is always at the top of the plus-minus rankings for the maroon and gold.
	PAUL MARTIN Paul was a second-team All-American for the Gophers in 2002-2003 prior to signing with the NHL’s New Jersey Devils where he is a staple on the blue line, playing in all situations.
	ANYA MILLER The outstanding defenseman is from Elk River.
	GIGI MARVIN The highly talented Warroad native is a leader on the women's Gopher team.
	ERICA McKENZIE The Hastings native is a proven offensive leader for the women Gophers.

COACHING STAFF AND ADMINSTRATIVE STAFF: 

	DOUG WOOG In 13 seasons, compiled a 389-187-40 (.664) record and led the Gophers to 12 consecutive NCAA appearances. Current color-commentator for Gopher hockey broadcasts on FOX as well as a marketing consultant for the University.
	PHIL HOUSLEY Seven-time NHL All-Star and the all-time NHL points leader by a US born player. Finished 2002-2003 season with a total of 1,232 NHL points. Phil was an early hockey camper in Woog' s camps. He also played for South St. Paul High School before being drafted in the first round, #6 overall pick right out of high school. Currently the head hockey coach at Stillwater High School.
	RUSS WELCH Coach Welch is 21 year veteran working with Coach Woog at hockey camp. Coach Welch is a health and physical education teacher in Hastings and has helped develop camp curriculum to ensure a well rounded camp experience. All three children - Dan, Katie and Joe - have attended these camps and are now employed as camp instructors to help continue the tradition. Coach Welch has spent 22 years coaching high school hockey including 10 years and South St. Paul and 9 at Hastings. He has appeared in 9 state tournaments. His coaching beliefs include developing well rounded athletes as he also has coached high school baseball for 17 years and football for 22 years.
	DAVE PALMQUIST South St. Paul 17 years as a Head Coach (7 years - Boy's Head Coach @ Minnehaha Academy). Minnesota State AA Championships 2002, 2003 and 2005 and seven conference championships. Minnesota Coach of the Year 1999 and 2001. Section Coach of the Year 1999, 2001, 2003. Past President Girls Hockey Coaches Association.
	STEVE WOOG Member of 1991 NCAA Championship team at Northern Michigan. Played at South St. Paul High School and has worked as a camp instructor.
	DAN WOOG Golden Gopher from 1993-1997. Played at South St. Paul High School and was a two year St. Paul Vulcan. Has coached select teams and is noted for his patience as and instructor.
	AMY WOOG PATNODE Amy coordinates day-to-day activities including camp registrations.