WHO WE’VE COACHED

Rob Blake – Hall of Fame Defenseman

Rob Blake, NHL Hall of Fame Defenseman, Olympic Gold Medalist, Norris Trophy winner for top defenseman in the NHL and Stanley Cup Champion, never stopped working on his skating with Robby for their entire tenure with the LA Kings.

“Robby listens first, takes it all in and explains exactly what’s needed… Everyone skates differently, and Robby is not trying to change your style… instead he works on improving the style you already have.”

Cammi Granato – Hall of Fame Forward

Cammi Granato, USA Hockey Hall of Famer, Olympic Gold Medalist, Captain of Team USA for years and one of the greatest players in Women’s hockey history, worked tirelessly in the off season with Robby on her skating techniques.

Luc Robitaille – Hall of Fame Forward

Luc Robitaille, Former NHL Superstar and Hall of Fame Left Wing, worked on all aspects of his skating throughout his illustrious career… even in his last season in the NHL with the LA Kings, he & Robby would stay late after practice working on his balance, agility and technique.

Angela Ruggiero – Hall of Fame Defenseman

Angela skated with Robby throughout her Youth Hockey playing days and on up to her storied Olympic career as Gold Medalist/Captain of Team USA… She also worked for us as an Instructor for years!

Jeremy Roenick – Hall of Fame Forward

One of the Greatest American Forwards ever and also a member of the USA Hockey Hall of Fame… Roenick worked with Robby on his speed, acceleration and tight turns for most of his tenure with the Los Angeles Kings.

Eddie Olczyk – USA Hockey Hall of Fame Forward

Now, the lead TV commentator for NBC Sports NHL Games… Olczyk skated with Robby while with the Los Angeles Kings, working on his posture, speed, quick starts and acceleration… we also loved having his sons skate with us at our annual Camps in Chicago!

Mathieu Schneider – USA Hockey Hall of Fame Defenseman

Mathieu played 21 years in the NHL, and worked consistently with Robby in the Summer months on his Stride, Transitions, Backward Crossovers, and more… and for many years after retiring from playing, Mathieu was Assistant to the Executive Director with the NHL Players Association.

Tony Granato – USA Hockey Hall of Fame Forward

Tony played 14 years in the NHL with the Rangers, Kings & Sharks and he represented Team USA in the Olympics and World Cup of Hockey… Tony worked consistently with Robby on his skating from early in his Pro career until the end of his playing career! Formerly Head Coach of the Colorado Avalanche, and at the University of Wisconsin, Tony is currently an analyst on NHL Network.

Kendall Coyne Schofield – Captain of Team USA

USA Olympic Superstar, Gold Medalist and former Captain of Team USA, Kendall Coyne-Schofield skated consistently at Robby’s Camps since her first years in youth hockey… she also worked as an Instructor at many of our Camps in her hometown of Chicago.

Mats Naslund – IIHF Hall of Fame

Mats Naslund, a 3-time NHL All Star, Stanley Cup winner and former Lady Byng Trophy recipient, worked with Robby on all skating fundamentals during his Swedish Championship season with Malmö IF.

Connor Clifton

Connor Clifton, Veteran NHL Defenseman (Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins), has skated with Robby since he was a Mite…. Before entering the NHL, Connor & his brother Tim led Quinnipiac College to the National Championship game in 2016.

Tyler Johnson

Tyler skated with us every year while playing Youth Hockey in Spokane… and then helped out as a Counselor at our Camps whenever we came to town.  As you can see in the picture, Robby did an NHL Network segment, discussing how Tyler, as a smaller NHL Star, uses technique, power and leverage to make up for his size.

Seth Jones

The Star USA Defenseman currently with the Chicago Blackhawks, Seth and his brother Caleb skated with us at our Camps every year while playing youth hockey in Denver.  As a taller player, we worked consistently on getting him lower, more powerful and more aerodynamic!

Jonathan Toews

Robby worked with Toews his draft year at Pat Brisson’s (agent) Camp in Los Angeles… He worked diligently on his stride, and especially quick starts, and would be the first player on the ice and last off.

Braydon Coburn

Braydon Coburn, Former Star NHL Defenseman and Stanley Cup Champion, worked with Robby on all aspects of his skating while with the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers.

Bobby Ryan

Bobby Ryan, former NHL Star Forward, prolific scorer and 2nd Overall Draft pick worked with Robby throughout his Youth Hockey playing days in Los Angeles… and then again with the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks.

Danny Briere

The former NHL Star, and current General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers, Danny was always one of our hardest workers when it came to skating techniques. Robby worked with him throughout his Junior and Early Professional years… and now Robby also works with all of his kids on their skating techniques ~ full circle!

Mike Cammalleri

The former NHL Star worked with Robby early in his career with the Los Angeles Kings on attaining more speed, power and agility.

Dany Heatley

Former NHL Star,, Team Canada Gold Medalist and 1st Overall Draft Pick, Dany Heatley, worked with Robby on his Speed and Quickness while with the Atlanta Thrashers.

Brian Dumoulin

Robby worked with the NHL Star Defenseman while he was playing for Wilkes Barre in the AHL… Made great use of the Ipad Video Analysis.