Instructor Information

Steven Goertzen

Steven grew up in Stony Plain, Alberta and played in the Western Hockey League for the Seattle Thunderbirds. He was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft and has over 10 years of experience playing professional hockey at all levels. His NHL experience included time with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes and Carolina Hurricanes under head coaches Gerard Gallant, Paul Maurice, and Wayne Gretzky. He also played internationally in the Czech Elite League and British Elite League and has 12 years of experience in the growth and development of hockey players of all ages and talent levels. Steven is the Director of Player Development for the Spruce Grove Saints Junior A Hockey Club as well as the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League. 

“Steve has worked with my son, Connor for the last 10 summers. He has been a large factor in helping Connor with his stride development and his shot. Steve’s genuine caring comes through in his dedication to seeing the kids improve every skate and he makes it fun for them so they don’t even realize they are working. He is an asset on and off the ice and an instructor that every kid would benefit from having.”

-Jamie McClennon, father of Connor McClennon: 2017 2nd overall pick in Bantam Draft to Kootenay Ice

“I have been working with Steve every summer for the past 5 summers. He has great knowledge of all facets of the game whether for a forward or a defenseman. He has improved my skating in particular tremendously over those years.”

-Carson Soucy: NHL Defenseman -5th round pick to Minnesota Wild, University of Minnesota Duluth Graduate

Tyler Wowk

Tyler grew up in St. Paul, Alberta and has over 10 years of professional instructing experience where he has worked with athletes of all ages including many NHL players. He was a head skating and skills instructor with a renowned hockey school in Edmonton for over 7 years. He has many years of experience coaching Spring Hockey as well at multiple youth levels. Tyler’s knowledge extends beyond the North American game as he has also done extensive training in various locations all over Europe including Finland and Sweden. His expertise and detail in his edgework and body control techniques, combined with his excellent communication skills, provides athletes with game transferrable skills. Tyler currently is a skills development coach for the Spruce Grove Saints Junior A Hockey Club as well as a head instructor for Dynamic Attack.