Hockey/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer goaltending questions including: equipment, rules, positioning, psychology, drills, fitness, recruiting, etc. I can answer questions about American college hockey (especially Women's), Youth, and High School (especially East Coast/ New England area). I can answer some nostalgia questions for example: what was it like to play in all leather equipment? What was it like to skate in rinks that had chain link fencing instead of glass? I cannot answer specific statistics questions including College and Pro hockey.
Experience in the area
I grew up in New England and played goalie in the Youth Hockey program (including a Metro Team) from Mite AA through Midgets (pretty much the only girl in the programs). I played on my High School Boy’s team all four years. I played 1 season at Boston College as a starter and finished the last 3 seasons as a starter at the University of New Hampshire. In my senior season we won the longest game in college history. We beat Providence 3-2 in 5 overtimes! I also played with Team USA at different times in my career. I was also a 1998 Team USA Winter Olympic hopeful. For the last 5 seasons I have coached several organizations as the goalie coach and second assistant coach. These levels include: Youth Hockey boys and girls and High School boys and girls.
Organizations
Youth Hockey, MA
Education/Credentials
BA and MS ;USA Hockey Level 3 Coach
Awards and Honors
1998 Winter Olympic Hopeful 1996 ECAC Champion 1996 UNH Female Athlete of the Year Nominee 1995, 1996 ECAC All- Tournament Goalie 1993-1996 Holder of several UNH goaltending records 1995 Member, Women's USA Select Team 1991 Teen Magazine Sports Girl of the Year Finalist 1990-1991 US Women's Training Team
Past/Present Clients
Current: Youth Hockey, MA Past: High School, MA, Rochester Youth Hockey, Rochester, NH, RinkSport, Inc., Quistgard Goaltending.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| martin | 12/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for the info.- always ..... |
| martin | 12/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Brian | 11/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your time. |
| hannah | 07/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Luke | 11/30/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much =D |
Recent Answers from Dina Solimini
2011-12-08 assist:
Hi Brian, My experience has shown it depends on the ref! Sometimes only 1 assist is listed and sometimes the scorekeeper isn't paying attention when the ref is giving the info. I always assumed that if
2011-12-01 line changes:
In the NHL they change like any other level. The coach calls the center for the next line to go and the wings look to see who they will replace. Same with the defense. The assistant coach usually calls
2011-11-27 line changes:
Hi Martin, Well at the younger levels (mite/squirt) they may play "buzzer" hockey. The clock is set for 1-2 minute shifts and when the buzzer goes off, the kids stop and change-up. Higher levels vary
2011-10-29 Line Structure:
Sorry I tried to answer the other day but I dont't think it went through. I would choose the 3rd option, centers rotating through lines. Leaving 3 D is too risky, use a minimum of 2 pairs. I think with
2011-07-05 Goalie equipment:
Look at the bulletin boards in your area rinks for used equipement, ask a local Youth program's equipment director if they have anything used, or go to a "Play It Again Sports" store if you have any in
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