Vancouver Seminar Schedule

Vancouver Seminar Schedule

Global Vancouver Seminar Schedule May 8-10th

Upstairs- first room on right side thru the door at the top of the stairs 

Friday

12:00pm - Goalie seminar 
3:00 PM – Maximizing Your Camp Experience
6:30 PM – Understanding the Hockey Pathway: Junior → College → Pro

Saturday

12:30 PM – Choosing the Right Path (Fit vs Level)
3:00 PM – You Can’t Control Junior Hockey: What Really Changes
4:30 PM – The Mind Game: Training for Success


Sunday

9:30 – 10:30 AM – Open Q&A


Seminar Overview

Throughout the weekend, players and families will have access to seminar sessions with our guest coaches — designed to provide clarity, perspective, and a better understanding of the hockey landscape.

Select sessions will be led by Mike Butters with special guests in a fireside, podcast-style format. These seminars will feature Mike Butters and special guests in podcast/fireside style type format Mike is widely known to his peers as the "Renaissance Man" of hockey. As an amateur player, Mike played Junior B, Junior A, Major Junior and Canadian University before embarking on a 9 year pro career, which saw him earn NHL contracts with Detroit, Quebec and Montreal during that time. He played for teams in the AHL, IHL, ECHL, Europe. and also represented his country on 4 different occasions at international tournaments. Mike then coached in junior (AWHL, NAHL, NPHL), pro (AHL, WCHL) and two national teams. Mike was the GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning's AHL affiliate, and oversaw Tampa's minor league system. During his years with the Lightning, he also served as both a professional and college scout. Mike's hockey experience is far reaching. He has served USA Hockey in many capacities. Notably, he was the commissioner of 2 junior leagues and served on the USAH Junior Council for 10 years

  

Seminar Descriptions


  • Goalies
    • Goalies: Joey Ali, First attended Pro-Formance at the age of 13; his insight is brought forth from years of playing experience; Junior B (PJHL), Junior A (AWHL) & College (NCAA, conference MCHA). He received his scholarship after winning a national title at the Junior A level. He’s received student awards for academics while studying business and marketing and athletic awards for his play on the ice during his years at college. Joey is the goalie consultant to the Vancouver PWHL, Langley Rivermen BCHL, Valley West Hawks (MML), Courage Canada. In addition to using technology as teaching and training tools; his success is a result of the approach he takes (no cookie cutter approach) with each and every goalie he trains; being positive, energetic and challenging!
  • Maximizing Your Camp Experience
    • The do’s and don’ts of attending camps. Simple, practical ways players can stand out, interact with coaches, and make the most of opportunities — not just at Global, but at team ID camps and main camps.
  • Understanding the Hockey Pathway: Junior → College → Pro
    • A clear breakdown of the hockey pathway — helping families understand how junior, college, and pro levels connect, when key decisions matter, and opportunities that are often undervalued.
  • Choosing the Right Path (Fit vs Level)
    • Understanding the importance of fit, development, and long-term progression — not just chasing the highest level. Addresses the common questions: where should I play, what level, and for who?
  • You Can’t Control Junior Hockey: What Really Changes
    • A straightforward look at the transition from minor hockey to junior — where roles are earned, movement is constant, and players must take ownership. Covers the junior environment, where coaches are hired to do a job by ownership, with decisions driven by performance, roster needs, and team direction — not outside influence.
  • The Mind Game: Training for Success
    • Led by Dennis Johnston, former national-level figure skater and pioneer in hockey power skating development, with experience working with the Vancouver Canucks and top junior programs. This session focuses on the mental side of performance — including mindset training, handling pressure, and building habits for long-term success.
  • Open Q&A
    • Parents, this is your opportunity to get clear, honest answers — no hype, just real information. Held at the conclusion of camp, this session allows families to reflect on the weekend and ask the right questions moving forward. Led by Mike Butters with special guests, players and families can ask questions directly and gain insight, clarity, and perspective on the hockey landscape.