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ABOUT GUARDIANS HOCKEY
Jr.Guardians Tier I Hockey offers high end players in youth hockey the opportunity to develop and compete at the highest levels of hockey available in North America at their ages by and through USA Hockey and WAHA (Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association). Our program is designed to push players to reach their full potential both on and off the ice.
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Jr.Guardians Tier I Hockey will train and compete out of Valley Sports Academy located in Lake Hallie, WI. Valley Sports Academy is a 116,000 Square Foot multi-sport training facility housing a 65'x130' training ice rink, 6,000 Square Foot off-ice training space which includes 4 synthetic ice shooting lanes, Rapid Shot, Rapid Hands, and skating treadmill, 6,000 Square foot weight room, 16,000 square foot turf field house, 30,000 square foot turf ball field, 7 batting cages, 6 bull pen lanes, event room, and Bar/Simulator space.
Our program will be a true professional style program helping your player take their game to their next level.
Meet Our Coaches
BRYCE GERVAIS
Bryce, originally from Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, brings a robust hockey background spanning multiple levels of play. His hockey career includes:
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BCHL Experience: 2 years with Salmon Arm and Penticton Vees
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Collegiate Hockey: 4 years at Minnesota State Mankato (Division 1, 2012-2016)
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Professional Hockey: 8 years of experience
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4 years in AHL (Chicago Wolves and Iowa Wild)
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4 years in European leagues (Switzerland, Germany, Norway)
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ALEX TIMM
From Barron/Chetek, WI, Alex grew up playing hockey since the age of 8. He played 2 years of Junior Hockey after High School, one for the North Iowa Bulls and another with the Minnesota Blue Ox before playing a season of NCAA D3 for Finlandia University.
CHASE HOOPLE
Chase Hoople is a dedicated hockey enthusiast and coach hailing from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. His love for the sport began at a young age, playing youth hockey with the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association. Chase's passion and skill on the ice continued to grow throughout his high school years, where he was a player for the Chi-Hi Cardinals, being a 4-year Varsity Letterman.
After his playing career, Chase transitioned into coaching, where he has spent the last six years working with players across a wide range of age groups, from 8U to 18U.
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NATE KRUESER
From Shakopee, Minnesota
Hockey Background:
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Played varsity hockey for Shakopee High School
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Coaching experience: 3 winter seasons with Altoona, WI Squirt A
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Coached Spring 2014 Guardians Premier team
Coaching Philosophy: Committed to developing Wisconsin hockey by nurturing young athletes through VSA. I believe hockey teaches critical leadership skills and core values that extend far beyond the rink. My goal is to help athletes become premier players and outstanding individuals, using the lessons I've learned through my hockey journey.