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Together, Nick and Ryan have played in 1000 professional games... in 9 leagues... in 6 countries!  Here is a little more about them...
 
      
Nick Smith - Owner/Instructor
 
Nick started his career playing for the Barrie Colts (OHL), where he was drafted by the Florida Panthers (NHL) in the 3rd round.  After 3 years in Barrie, Nick moved on to Florida's top affiliate, the Louisville Panthers (AHL) for 2 seasons.  His next season was split between the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) and the Saint John Flames (AHL), while also playing 15 games for the Florida Panthers (NHL).  Nick then signed a contract with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks (NHL) for 2 seasons.  He spent those 2 years with Anaheim's top affiliate, the Cincinatti Mighty Ducks (AHL).  The next year, Nick led the league in scoring in Norway and finished off his European career with 2 seasons in Germany.  He came back to Canada and played 3 season's with the Dundas Real McCoys (Ontario Senior 'AAA').  
 
Nick was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario and now lives in Beamsville, Ontario, with his wife, Sarah and sons, Sutter and Maddon.
 
 
Ryan Christie - Owner/Instructor
 
Ryan started his career playing for the Owen Sound Platers (OHL), where he was drafted by the Dallas Stars (NHL) in the 5th round.  After 3 years in Owen Sound, Ryan moved on to the top affiliate for Dallas, the Michigan K-Wings (IHL).  He spent 2 seasons there, while also playing 5 games for the Dallas Stars (NHL).  The next season, the top affiliate for Dallas was the Utah Grizzlies (IHL), where Ryan played 1 season.  He then signed a 2 year contract with the Calgary Flames and played for their top affiliate, the Saint John Flames (AHL), while also playing 2 games for the Calgary Flames (NHL).  Ryan played 1 season with the Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL) before moving on the France for 1 season and Italy for 2 seasons.  He has played the past 5 seasons for the Dundas Real McCoys (Ontario Senior 'AAA').
 
Ryan was born and raised in Beamsville, Ontario and continues to live there with his wife, Julie and sons, Jaxon and Gavin.
 
 
 
 Scott Smith - Instructor
 
 
Scott started his career with the Sudbury Wolves (OHL) but a car accident cut that short when he broke his neck.  He skipped a season of hockey but still managed to regain his talents to play a season professionally in Norway.  He then moved on to play for the Dundas Real McCoys (Ontario Senior 'AAA').  
 
Scott was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario and now lives in Winona, Ontario, with his wife, Courtney, and son, Ben.
 
 
 
 
 
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