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TPH Announces True Campus-Style Setup in Bloomfield
Total Package Hockey is pleased to announce that it will relocate its Detroit Center of Excellence to a state-of-the-art campus-style setup in Bloomfield Township, MI, for the 2018-2019 school year and beyond. TPH’s Bloomfield campus includes permanent, secure classroom space within the Bloomfield Tennis and Fitness Club, a partnership with 2SP Sports Performance, which is also housed inside the Bloomfield Tennis and Fitness Club, and ample ice time at the adjacent Detroit Skating Club.
TPH Chief Executive Officer Nathan Bowen calls this relocation “a long-term commitment” to the company’s mission, vision and values, which center around exceeding expectations of student-athletes, families and the entire hockey world.
“The goal of Total Package Hockey is to positively impact the lives of student-athletes, one choice at a time,” Bowen said. “The choice to house our Detroit Center of Excellence in Bloomfield Township is one that will allow us to develop each and every student-athlete to his or her athletic, academic and life potential. Strong partnerships with quality, like-minded people who share our vision, among them, developer Steve Mazur, owner of Bloomfield Tennis and Fitness, Jerod Swallow, Managing Director of the Detroit Skating Club and Joe Neal, Owner of 2SP Sports Performance. This partnership has allowed us to expand our space, resources and environment to make the greatest possible impact on our student-athletes.”
The motto of TPH’s Center of Excellence is study, train, play. The study, or academic component, will occur in a roughly 4,000 square foot learning space, capable of housing up to 75 students. Featuring a large classroom, separate independent study areas, a dining/common area and staff offices, students will be afforded the opportunity to study in different learning environments, tailored specifically to each individual.
“The CoE academic model is about creating a selective learning environment where student-athletes can balance their studies with the demands of being an aspiring, elite athlete,” said Bill Simms, Chief Academic Officer for TPH. “The space in Bloomfield Township gives us the ability to be strategic in designing work spaces that meet individual needs, while fostering a disciplined, structured atmosphere that all students must have in order to be successful, not just in the classroom, but in the real world.”
Accommodating 75 students is just the beginning. TPH and its Bloomfield campus partners have already entered into plans to build a 9,500 square foot field house for the 2019-2020 school year. This addition will accommodate in excess of 300 student-athletes, and allows TPH to expand its CoE model to multiple sports, including figure skating, tennis, lacrosse, soccer, and baseball.
Steve Mazur, believes this campus-style setup will unite a variety of shared visions- visions that extend far beyond hockey.
“Our goal is turn the entire Bloomfield Township campus into a training ground for athletes at all levels. Linking the Detroit Skating Club’s reputation for developing world-class Olympic figure skaters, with the athletic opportunities provided in the tennis club, and now, TPH’s track record of training future junior, collegiate and professional hockey players, the opportunities for impact are endless,” Mazur said. “2018 is only the beginning in our quest to make this campus the go-to training destination for the very best athletes in the metro Detroit area and beyond.”
Detroit Skating Club Managing Director Jerod Swallow echoes Mazur’s sentiments.
“The Detroit Skating Club is very pleased to be providing training time for Total Package Hockey at our club beginning fall 2018,” Swallow said. “We share a common mission for youth sports development, to provide safe and healthy training environments for developing athletes. We feel this relationship with TPH strengthens our goal to further develop our sports campus in Bloomfield Township. TPH is bringing impactful resources to the campus through their CoE academic model and hockey skills training methods. Their presence on the campus is an enhancement to the athletes’ experience.”
Brandon Naurato wears the dual hat of Director of Hockey for the Detroit CoE and Director of Player Development for all of TPH. He is the person most responsible for the train and play components of the Center of Excellence. The Detroit native is quick to point out that while hockey has always been TPH’s game, the CoE model has far-reaching possibilities.
“While we certainly take pride in the hockey knowledge and hockey reach of TPH, we have a strong desire to take our core values and beliefs and expand to multiple sports,” Naurato said. “Now that we are in Bloomfield Township, we have the setup and capabilities to teach all athletes, not just hockey players, how to study, how to train and how to play. Bloomfield will truly be an all-encompassing academic and athletic learning factory.”
Strength, speed and overall athleticism are the hallmarks of what Naurato calls “The TPH Hockey Athlete.” The fact is, these qualities are necessary in just about every sport. Joe Neal, Owner of 2SP Sports Performance will lead Center of Excellence attendees in developing the athletic skills they need to be successful in competition. Neal’s 2SP group has been training the student-athletes at TPH’s CoE in Hazel Park. He looks forward to enhancing the partnership with TPH and hopes to be a major factor in the recruitment and retention of student-athletes to the Bloomfield campus.
“Through working with TPH over the last two years, it is clear that they are leading the development of youth players not only in the Detroit area, but across the country,” Neal said. “Their push to be that leader helps to drive our training innovations, and we look forward to being a part of that development through year round training programs.”
While Total Package Hockey and its partners on this project are excited about the amenities it will collectively offer, Bowen says, “cosmetics without culture is a failed investment,” and the commitment being made by today’s announcement runs much deeper.
“Whether it’s relocating or opening a new a Center of Excellence, starting a learn to play hockey program, or crafting the vision to expand our reach to other sports, Total Package Hockey will always be about people and relationships. What’s most gratifying for TPH is to be working alongside such great partners who share in our desire to become world-leaders. Student-athletes go where they believe will develop and improve the most. We are confident that the collective efforts of everyone involved in today’s announcement will once and for all, make the TPH Center of Excellence the destination for the most dedicated student-athletes to study, train and play to their fullest potential.”
Important Links:
Click here to learn more about the Detroit Center of Excellence.
Click here to register for an upcoming Center of Excellence open house at the new Bloomfield location.
Click here to apply to the Detroit Center of Excellence.
Thunder Players Advancing to the Next Level
Total Package Hockey would like to congratulate Thunder Hockey Players Nash Wood and Aidan Flynn on their advancement to the next level of hockey.
Wood, ’99, joined the Shreveport Mudbugs of the NAHL in their game against the Odessa Jackalopes. Odessa would go on to win the game 3-2. He joined the Mudbugs after recording 19 points in 36 games with the 18U Thunder this season.
Flynn, ’02, was drafted by the Erie Otters in the 13th round of the 2018 OHL Draft. The University of Alabama-Huntsville commit scored 18 points in 35 games with the 16U Thunder.
Congratulations to both players on their achievements and continued commitment to the game!
14 TPH-trained players selected in 2018 OHL Priority Selection
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate the 14 TPH-trained players who were selected by Ontario Hockey League franchises in the league’s annual Priority Selection on April 7.
“Our TPH family is incredibly proud of these players for this outstanding recognition and opportunity,” said TPH owner Nathan Bowen. “The hard work is just beginning, but we know from their mindset and their character that they’re up to the challenge, and they will continue to make us proud at the next level – wherever that may be.”
Seven of the 14 players are products of TPH Center of Excellence programs; six in the Detroit CoE and one in the Nashville CoE.
“Our CoE students and alums are all tremendous student-athletes who have earned a day of celebration after hearing their names called by OHL programs,” said Brandon Naurato, TPH’s Director of Player Development and Hockey Director for the CoE. “They work every single day for chances like this; we couldn’t be happier for them.”
The other TPH-trained players took part in various other training programs, such as the 8 Week Program in the offseason, TPH-compiled OHL Cup teams, or TPH-compiled World Select Invite teams.
Total Package Hockey has helped 92 players reach the OHL; we are excited to add to that total in the 2018-19 season.
Congratulations to the following TPH-trained players who were selected in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection:
Antonio Stranges – Little Caesars 16U – London Knights – Detroit CoE/8 Week Program
Gerald Keane – Chicago Mission – London Knights – World Select Invite
Frank Jenkins – Honeybaked 15U – Hamilton Bulldogs – Detroit CoE/OHL Cup
Declan Carlile – Wellington Dukes – Oshawa Generals – 8 Week Program
Ryan Beck- Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 15U – Barrie Colts – Detroit CoE
Tanner Kelly – Little Caesars 15U – Windsor Spitfires – Detroit CoE
Tanner Latsch – Honeybaked 16U – Owen Sound Attack – World Select Invite
Jacob Badal – Honeybaked 16U – Flint Firebirds – 8 Week Program
Noah Marino – Chicago Fury 16U – Barrie Colts – OHL Cup
Joseph Tynan – Little Caesars 16U – Niagara IceDogs – Detroit CoE
Michael Bishop – Milwaukee Admirals 15U – Owen Sound Attack – OHL Cup
Aidan Flynn – TPH Thunder 16U – Erie Otters – Nashville CoE/TPH Thunder/World Select Invite
Nick Sova – Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 15U – Hamilton Bulldogs – Detroit CoE
Matthew Sredl – Honeybaked 16U – Barrie Colts – Southeast AAA Spring Prospects
25 TPH Trained Players Selected in 2018 USHL Draft
The 2018 USHL Draft was held on May 7-8, and the latest group of Total Package Hockey-trained players saw their names appear on the draft board during the two-day process.
Total Package Hockey is proud to announce that 25 TPH-trained players were selected by USHL franchises during the Phase 1 and Phase 2 drafts.
“The TPH family is tremendously proud of these players for this latest achievement,” said TPH CEO Nathan Bowen. “We are confident that due to their character and their work ethic that they’re up to the challenge, and they will continue to make us proud at the next level – wherever that may be.”
Four of those players come from the TPH Detroit Center of Excellence, which has now produced a total of 31 draft picks over the last three seasons. Every single player who has graduated from the CoE has played at the junior level.
“The TPH staff is incredibly proud of the student-athletes chosen in this week’s USHL Draft,” said Detroit CoE director of hockey Brandon Naurato. “The hard work put in by these guys have given them these opportunities, and we’re honored to be here to help them through it all. They have earned this recognition and these chances to take their careers to the next level.”
TPH trained players selected in the 2018 USHL Draft
(Name – Current Team – USHL Team – TPH program)
Phase 1
Mathew Knies – Phoenix Jr. Coyotes U15 – Tri-City Storm – World Select Invite
Victor Mancini – Compuware U16 – Sioux Falls Stampede – 8 Week Summer
Nick O’Hanisain – Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16 – Muskegon Lumberjacks – World Select Invite
Riley Stuart – Phoenix Jr. Coyotes U15 – Omaha Lancers – World Select Invite
Tanner Kelly – Little Caesars U15 – Muskegon Lumberjacks – Detroit Center of Excellence
Josh Doan – Phoenix Jr. Coyotes U15 – Chicago Steel – World Select Invite
Owen Michaels – Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16 – Lincoln Stars – 8 Week Summer
Noah Marino – Chicago Fury U16 – Central Illinois Flying Aces – OHL Cup
Hunter Longhi – St. Louis Blues U16 – Dubuque Fighting Saints – World Select Invite
Josh Rule – Fox Motors U16 – Tri-City Storm – OHL Cup/World Select Invite
Phase 2
Declan Carlile – Wellington Dukes – Lincoln Stars – 8 Week Summer
Ryan Sullivan – Selects Academy – Sioux Falls Stampede – 8 Week Summer
Nick Andrews – Little Caesars U16 – Des Moines Buccaneers – 8 Week Summer
Skyler Brind’Amour – Chilliwack Chiefs – Fargo Force – OHL Cup
Logan Neaton – Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Madison Capitols – Michigan Hockey Advancement/8 Week Summer
Andy Nedeljkovic – Johnstown Tomahawks – Fargo Force – 8 Week Summer
Jason Brancheau – Amarillo Bulls – Youngstown Phantoms – Michigan Hockey Advancement
Sam Brennan – Brighton High School – Omaha Lancers – Michigan Hockey Advancement/8 Week Program
Max Klanow – Little Caesars U16 – Des Moines Buccaneers – Detroit Center of Excellence/World Select Invite/OHL Cup
Jake Veri – Belle Tire U16 – Tri-City Storm – Detroit Center of Excellence/8 Week Summer/World Select Invite/OHL Cup
Matt Kahra – Brighton High School – Muskegon Lumberjacks – Michigan Hockey Advancement
Trevor Bishop – Victoria Grizzlies – Tri-City Storm – 8 Week Summer
Cole Gibbs – Orchard Lake St. Mary’s – Tri-City Storm – Michigan Hockey Advancement/8 Week Program
Billy Feczko – Victory Honda U16 – Muskegon Lumberjacks – 8 Week Summer
Kirsten Simms Commits to Wisconsin
She spent the 2017-18 season competing against players up to three years older.
Clearly, it wasn’t a problem.
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate Detroit Center of Excellence student-athlete Kirsten Simms on her commitment to the University of Wisconsin.
Simms, a 2004 birth-year player, spent the past season playing for the 16U Little Caesars girls’ team – her first year playing girls’ Tier 1 hockey. She played a significant role in the LC squad’s state championship and USA Hockey National Championships appearance.
She’s still a few years away from enrolling, but Simms said she can’t wait to officially become a Badger.
“I picked Wisconsin because I love the facilities, coaches, school, and culture,” Simms said. “Just everything about Wisconsin is right for me. Literally every time I’m there it feels like home and it feels best for me.”
Simms, the daughter of two educators, said college hockey has always been at the top of her list of hockey goals. She will certainly be eligible for enrollment at Wisconsin when the time comes – Simms maintains a 4.0 GPA despite a dedicated training regime on and off the ice.
“I’m so excited to get the chance to play Division 1 college hockey because it has been one of my biggest goals since I was 6 and, on top of it, Wisconsin is my dream school.”
She said she’s thankful of the help the Total Package Hockey staff during her growing hockey career.
“TPH has helped me reach this goal in many of ways,” Simms said. “First of all they have helped me with advancing my skill and teaching me so much that I know – especially my shot. I can even admit that my shot wasn’t very good before I started working with TPH.
“Not only have they helped me as player they have helped me as a person. TPH has done so much for me so far and I am continuing to train with TPH every day to help me reach my other future goals.”
Kaliyev, McGroarty win OHL championship with Hamilton
The Hamilton Bulldogs are Ontario Hockey League champions, which means there are congratulations in order.
Total Package Hockey is proud to honor two members of the Bulldogs franchise on the team’s OHL championship, which was secured with a Game 6 victory Sunday evening.
Congratulations to Arthur Kaliyev, a TPH Center of Excellence alum and Bulldogs forward, and Jimmy McGroarty, CoE player development coach and Bulldogs U.S. scout.
Kaliyev, a rookie with the Bulldogs, recorded 11 points in 21 OHL playoff games during Hamilton’s run to the league championship. In the regular season, he posted 48 points in 68 games and was named to the OHL All-Rookie Team in the process.
The Bulldogs now advance to the 2018 Memorial Cup – Canadian junior hockey’s most prestigious tournament – in Regina, Saskatchewan. The tournament takes place from May 18-27.
14 #TPHTrained Players Selected in NAHL Draft
Total Package Hockey is pleased to congratulate its 14 #TPHTrained student-athletes on being selected in the 2018 NAHL Draft on Tuesday, June 5. A variety of TPH programs were represented in the NAHL draft, from its hallmark Center of Excellence to Thunder ‘AAA’ hockey.
“We congratulate these young men on being recognized in the NAHL Draft,” TPH CEO Nathan Bowen said. “The NAHL has done a tremendous job producing NCAA players, especially over the last five years. The 14 TPH players who were chosen will be getting a great opportunity to earn their way in a league where development and advancement are the top priorities.”
Total Package Hockey joins CEO Bowen in congratulating the following 14 young men on this terrific accomplishment:
Hayden Taylor, Michigan Hockey Advancement & Detroit 8 Week Progression Program….. 1st Round to Lone Star Brahmas
Kendrick Frost, Thunder ‘AAA’….. 2nd Round to Brookings Blizzard
Matt Stoia, Detroit Center of Excellence….. 3rd Round to Shreveport Mudbugs
Davis Pennington, Detroit Center of Excellence….. 3rd Round to Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights
Andrew Garby, Michigan Hockey Advancement….. 4th Round to Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Cole Gibbs, Michigan Hockey Advancement & Detroit 8 Week Progression Program….. 5th Round to Maryland Black Bears
Carson Riddle, Detroit Center of Excellence….. 5th Round to Austin Bruins
Braiden Dorfman, Thunder ‘AAA’….. 6th Round to Aberdeen Wings
Dylan Moulton, Thunder ‘AAA’….. 6th Round to Chippewa Steel
Cannon Green, Thunder ‘AAA’ & Detroit Center of Excellence….. 6th Round to Philadelphia Rebels
Owen Kelly, Detroit 8 Week Progression Program….. 9th Round to New Jersey Titans
Ryan Dickinson, Detroit Center of Excellence & 8 Week Progression Program….. 11th Round to Odessa Jackalopes
Gabe Potyk, Michigan Hockey Advancement….. 11th Round to Lone Star Brahmas
Camden Theising, Thunder ‘AAA’….. 15th Round to Chippewa Steel
11 #TPHTrained Players Prepare for 2018 NHL Draft
With the 2018 NHL Entry Draft on the horizon, Total Package Hockey would like to acknowledge the following 11 #TPHTrained players who appeared on the NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings back in January:
Bode Wilde… US National Team Development Program… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence.
Blade Jenkins… Saginaw Spirit… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence and 8 Week Progression Program.
Drew DeRidder… US National Team Development Program… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence and 8 Week Progression Program.
Alec Regula… London Knights… TPH-Detroit 8 Week Progression Program and Michigan Hockey Advancement.
Jonathan Gruden… US National Team Development Program… TPH-Detroit 8 Week Progression Program.
Caleb Everett… Saginaw Spirit… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence and 8 Week Progression Program.
Paul Cotter… Lincoln Stars… TPH-Detroit 8 Week Progression Program.
Renars Krastenbergs… Oshawa Generals… Thunder ‘AAA’.
Cole Krygier… Lincoln Stars… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence and 8 Week Progression Program.
Christian Krygier… Lincoln Stars… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence and 8 Week Progression Program.
Ben Schultheis… Minnesota Magicians… Thunder ‘AAA.’
“We’re incredibly proud of these players,” said TPH Director of Player Development Brandon Naurato. “Having worked with almost all of them personally, I can attest to their work ethic, their drive and their determination – they’ve reached this point because they’re willing to put in the work, and they also know that they must maintain that level moving forward.”
All of us within the TPH family would like to wish these 11 young men the very best of luck in the draft, which gets underway Friday evening in Dallas, TX.
Center of Excellence Student-Athlete Featured in Hometown Life
Alex Cannon, a student-athlete at the Detroit Center of Excellence, was recently featured in Hometown Life about how he balances has education and hockey training. Find the full video here courtesy of Hometown Life.
Texas forward Davis makes NCAA commitment
The Texas Brahmas of the NA3HL are proud to announce that forward Dakota Davis has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey at Trine University.
Davis, a native of Nashville, TN, played in the NA3HL with the Brahmas for three seasons. He played in 112 games and recorded 37 goals and 31 assists for 66 points. He has been a key to the success of the Brahmas the past three seasons and played whatever role he was asked. Dakota especially excelled on the penalty kill leading the Brahmas to the leagues best PK at 92.4%.
Newly hired assistant with NAHL Aberdeen and Dakota’s coach for the Brahmas, Michael Hill, said, “Dakota was one of my favorite players in Texas the past two seasons. He played with a chip on his shoulder, got under the skin of the opponent, and he always seemed to score those timely goals that changed momentum, all the while being a disruptor on the PK. Dakota is working hard this off-season and I’m sure he will be ready to make in impact for the Trine Thunder.”
“Trine is a great fit for me academically and hockey wise. I can’t wait to get there and get started. I would like to thank coach Rooney for giving me the opportunity to play for the Brahmas and Coach Hill for everything he has done the past 2 seasons. We ultimately came up short of where we wanted to be at the end of the year, but I wouldn’t trade my experience in Texas for anything,” said Davis.
Click here for a list of NA3HL college commitments
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