Advisory Board

Dr. Jack Blatherwick World Renowned Hockey Physiologist

Team Physiologist: Washington Capitals (current)

Team Physiologist: US Olympic Hockey Team (1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1994)

Author: Overspeed: Skill Training for Hockey

“The program at Total Hockey is a great example of what happens when a hockey mind thinks creatively about helping youngsters become better players. Dean Talafous knows from first-hand experience the importance of quickness in the first few strides and the ability to combine stick skills with skating and vision. The ramp is an excellent tool for developing quickness. All players - even those at the highest levels - will certainly improve their explosiveness in the first few strides from these workouts.”

Laura Stamm Pioneer of Power Skating Instruction  

Skating Coach: NHL Players and Teams (1970 - current)

Founder: Laura Stamm International Power Skating System

“I was privileged to see Total Hockey in action. I was very impressed with the 'total' approach to hockey training. The skating ramp is one of the best ways to train off-ice for the explosive acceleration that I've ever seen. A great concept and one that really works. Players who want to 'get the jump' should definitely work on the skating ramp. Players who want to develop their total hockey skills should go to Total Hockey.”

Dean Talafous Founder of Total Hockey

NHL Player: Minnesota Northstars, NY Rangers, Atlanta Flames (500+ Games)

NCAA Player: University of Wisconsin (NCAA MVP & National Champions 1973)

NCAA College Coach: 20+ Years

Head Coach: University of Alaska-Anchorage (WCHA)

Head Coach: University of Wisconsin-River Falls (National Champions 1995)

Assistant Coach: University of Minnesota (WCHA)

NHL Scout

“I created Total Hockey because I wanted players of all ages and all ability levels to have the opportunity to develop their hockey skills in a fun, positive, yet challenging environment. Without a question, this has been my most rewarding hockey experience.”

Bryce Salvador, Jamal Mayers, & Barret Jackman Owners: The Hockey Academy of St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)

NHL Players: St. Louis Blues (current)

"As current NHL players, we wanted to bring a state-of-the-art training facility to the St. Louis area. Total Hockey Training Systems has partnered with us and has helped us build or new site.”

Steve Dubinsky Owner: Hockey Zone at the Glacier (Vernon Hills, IL)

NHL Player: Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues

"I am proud to have partnered with Total Hockey Training Systems as Dean Talafous has developed the best training program in the marketplace. As a former NHL player, I had high standards for my facility and Total Hockey exceeded them all.”

Todd Hartje - Owner of Total Hockey Michigan

Tod’s professional playing experience includes the Soviet Elite League the Winnipeg Jets and Boston Bruins organizations. He founded Total hockey of Michigan in 2006 and authored the book From Behind the Red Line: An American Hockey Player in Russia.