Vanguard
Hockey International
Our Mission
Vanguard Hockey International’s sole purpose is player development. With experience working with beginners to NHL players and Olympians there is a clear understanding of what it takes to develop a player on and off the ice. We bring the knowledge of some of the best skills coaches of the past with the expertise and insights of today’s pioneer coaches and minds. Player development transcends on-ice skills. It includes training your mindset and attitude as much as your physical and on-ice abilities. Today’s young players are tomorrow’s citizens, and we pride ourselves in committing to helping these young players become the best they can be on and off the ice. We understand not every player wants to make it to the NHL, some aspire to make a Prep or University team, maybe you have no long term aspirations but want to be the best you can while you play the game for your local travel or recreational team. We are here to help players of all mindsets achieve whatever it is they aspire to.
Jeff Lobman
Founder/Owner
Jeff Lobman was born and raised in Long Island, New York and began playing hockey at 4 years old. He played travel hockey for the NY Bobcats and LI Gulls organizations until age 15 where he began playing Juniors. Jeff enjoyed a 5 year Junior career capping off with the opportunity to play NCAA D3 hockey for Johnson and Wales University. After college, Jeff spent 2 years traveling around the world working in the hospitality field. For the past 8 years Jeff has been a Private Skills Coach working with players from beginner to NCAA, professional, and Olympic levels. From 2016-2018 Jeff was as a Head Coach for the Florida Junior Panthers U12 and U18AA teams. In 2019-2020 Jeff was the Assistant Coach and Head Skills Coach for the Charlotte Rush Junior A program of the USPHL. For the 2020-21 season Jeff was the Assistant Hockey Director of the Queen City Royals House and Travel programs, as well as coached the Queen City Royals U12AA team to a CHL Championship. In 2021-22 He was the skills coach for the Fayetteville Marksmen of the SPHL and the Director of Player Development of the Queen City Royals out of Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail, NC, the Head Coach of the Queen City Royals U16AA team, and the Southeast Regional Scout for the Maine Nordiques of the North American Hockey League. For the 2022-23 Season, Jeff was the Head Coach and Director of Skill Development of the Maine Nordiques Development Program 16/18 AAA as well as a Skills Coach for the Maine Nordiques NAHL team, along with continuing to be the Nordiques Southeast Regional Scout. In October 2022 Jeff took a role as a Scout/Player identification and Acquisition for the Madison Capitols in the USHL. Along with all of the on ice exploits, Jeff also Co-Hosts the Katsumoto Conversations Podcast with 2X Stanley Cup Champion Petr Sykora. In 2023 Jeff and his family moved back to New York as he took over as GM, Hockey Director, and Director of Development at the Staten Island Skating Pavilion. He is also the Head of Northeast Scouting for the Aberdeen Wings in the NAHL.
Our Commitment
Vanguard Hockey International is committed to giving back to all of those who have sacrificed for us. We offer Military and First Responder discounts on all events. Vanguard Hockey International will be donating 5% of profits from each individual event to a different Military, Veteran, or First Responder Charity. We thank you for all you have done and sacrificed for us and this is our small way of showing our appreciation for your service. Vanguard Hockey International also pledges to give a discount on every camp to Military, Police, Fire, Emergency Services workers. Please inquire how to receive these discounts. We are proud to be the official skills training company of the NYPD and Long Island Warriors Hockey Teams.
Camp Dates
Camps are Travel / Travel Level Players Only
Hauppauge, New York
April 2024
22-26
Details
Group 1 – 2016-2014
Group 2 – 2013-2011
Group 3 – 2010-2008
Spring Break 2024
Early Bird Cost – $850 Before 9/1/2023
- 12.5 Hours On Ice Training
- 5 Hours Off Ice Training
- Daily Chalk Talk / Video Review
- Vanguard Hockey Jersey
- Specific Goalie Instruction with Professional Goalie Coaches
- Lunch Included
- 36 players per group maximum
- 8 goalies per group
Schedule – TBD
Location:
The Rinx
Hauppauge, NY
Staten Island CLinic With
Petr Sykora
Nov-Dec
7-12
Details
Nov 7 – Dec 12
Every Tuesday 4-5:10 pm
16 Player Maximum
Travel Players Only
Cost – $600
Drop In Price – $125 (Must Confirm before drop in)
1 Hour 10 Minute Clinics
Skating
Individual Skills
Game Situations
Hockey IQ
Small Area Games
Coaches :
Jeff Lobman
Petr Sykora
Location:
Staten Island Skating Pavilion
3080 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island
Staten Island CHristmas Mini Camp
December ’23
28-30
Details
December 28-30
Group 1 – Mites-Squirts
Group 2 – Peewee/Bantam
Cost – $450.00
Daily :
2 Hours On Ice
1 Hour Off Ice
Jersey Included
Location:
Staten Island Skating Pavilion
Artesia, CA
May 2024
TBD
Details
Group 1 – 2015-2011
Group 2 – 2010-2003
May 19-21 2023
Cost – $575
- 8 Hours On Ice Training
- 2 Hours Off Ice Training
- Daily Chalk Talk / Video Review
- Vanguard Hockey X Camp Hockey Jersey
- Lunch Included
Schedule –
Friday 5/19 –
Check In – 5:00PM
Group 1 On Ice – 6-8PM
Group 2 On Ice – 8:15-10:15PM
Saturday/Sunday –
Group 1 :
On Ice – 9:00-10:30AM
Off Ice – 10:45-11:45AM
Lunch/Chalk Talk – 12:30-1:30PM
On Ice – 1:45PM-3:15PM
Pickup – 3:30PM
Group 2 :
Arrive – 10:00AM
On Ice – 10:45-12:15PM
Lunch/Chalk Talk – 12:30-1:30PM
Off Ice – 2:00-3:00PM
On Ice – 3:30PM-5:00PM
Pickup – 5:15PM
Location :
East West Ice Palace
11446 Artesia Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701
Straubing, Germany
July 2024
TBD
Details
Group 1 – 2015-2011
Group 2 – 2010-2003
June 26-30 2023
Cost – $850
- 12.5 Hours On Ice Training
- 5 Hours Off Ice Training
- Daily Chalk Talk / Video Review
- Detroit Edge/ Vanguard Jersey
- Lunch Included
- Professional Goalie Instruction
Schedule –
Group 1 –
Drop Off – 8:30 AM
Pickup – 3:00 PM
Group 2 –
Drop Off- 8:30 AM
Pickup – 4:30 PM
Location:
University Liggett School,
Grosse Point Woods, MI, 48236
Staten Island, NY
August 2024
TBD
Details
August 21st-25th 2023
Group 1 – 2015-2011
Group 2 – 2010-2003
Cost – $1100
- 12.5 Hours On Ice
- 5 Hours Off Ice
- Chalk Talk / Video Review
- Specific Goalie Instruction with Professional Goalie Coaches
- Lunch Included
- Custom Imported from Germany Vanguard Jersey / Socks Included
- Parent Informational Meeting For Player Development
- 3 Months Free Trial Project Hockey App Included
- Week Supply of Biosteel / Biosteel Water Bottle Included
Schedule Subject to Change-
9:00-10:15 AM – Group 1 On Ice
9:15-10:15 AM – Group 2 Warmup Off Ice
10:30-11:45 AM – Group 1 Off Ice
10:30-11:45 AM – Group 2 On Ice
12-1 PM- Lunch / Chalk Talk Groups 1/2
1:30-2:45 PM – Group 1 On Ice #2
1:30-2:30 PM – Group 2 Off Ice
3:00 PM – Group 1 Pickup
3:15-4:30 PM – Group 2 On Ice #2
4:45 PM – Group 2 Pickup
COMPLETE SCHEDULE WILL BE EMAILED 2-3 WEEKS PRIOR TO CAMP
Location:
Staten Island Skating Pavilion
3080 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, NY, 10309
SHOWCASE Dates
Pre Draft
MAY 2024
TBD INVITE ONLY
Details
May 12 – 14, 2023 Cost – $425.00
Includes
- 1 tournament – 3 Game Guarantee
- Game Jerseys
- Game Socks
- Vanguard Shirt, and Shorts
- Comprehensive Player Scouting Profile
- 1 Team Practice
- 1 Year Elite Prospects Verified Account
- 1 Month Subscription to Project Hockey App
Ages:
2003-2006 Birth Year
Location:
THE VANGUARD EFFECT
We Build Greatness. We Grow Skills. We Produce Success.
Notable Alumni
Kendall Coyne – USA Olympian
Rebecca Johnston – Canada Olympian
Luisa Welke – German National
Lilli Welke – German National
Jacob Megna – NHL
Jason Demers – NHL
Aaron Ekblad – NHL
Jacob Trouba – NHL
Michael Haley – NHL
Yevgeni Dadonov – NHL
Michael Matheson – NHL
Nick Bjugstad – NHL
JJ Peterka – NHL
Philip Kurashev – NHL
Cam Dineen – NHL
Miks Indrasis – KHL
Brian Moore – AHL
James Hagens – USNTDP/NCAA D1
Ryan Fine – USNTDP/NCAA D1
Logan Renkowski – NCAA D1
Jacob Manfre – NCAA D1
Cheyne Matheson – Germany3
Kyle Moore – SPHL/Swedish Div. 2
Preston Kugler – SPHL
CJ Hayes – SPHL
Jackson Tucker – FHL
Ruslan Abyanov – MHL
Maks Penyshkin- MHL
Ilya Grekovs – Latvia
Artur Motskevitsus – Swedish Div. 3
Cooper Fensterstock – NCAA Div. 1
Ryan Coughlin – NCAA Div. 1
Cole Kodsi – NCAA Div. 1
Mike Holland – NCAA Div. 1
Kabore Dunn – NCAA Div. 1
Danny Weight – NCAA Div. 1
Sasha Makarov – NCAA Div. 3
Kyle Valiquette – NCAA Div. 3
Griffin Clark- NCAA Div. 3
Brandon Cope- NCAA Div. 3
Artem Mikhaylov – NCAA Div. 3
Phil Shemyakin – NCAA Div. 3
Jimmy O’Kane – NCAA Div. 3
John Barrett – NCAA Div. 3
Gino Deblasis – NCAA Div. 3
Maxime Bourque – NCAA Div. 3
Alex Davis – NCAA Div. 3
Luke Dobles – NCAA Div. 3
Miles Read – NCAA Div. 3
Cameron Knowlton – NCAA Div. 3
Sawyer Cutler – NCAA Div. 3
Caden Halverson- NCAA Div. 3
Owen Gallagher – NCAA Div. 3
Nicky Sykora – Jr. A
Anton Petrovskiy- Jr. A
Sean Neu- Jr. A
Matthew Lawhon- Jr. A
Mason Sturm – Jr. A
Brady SIlverman – Jr. A
Eric Podgorny- Jr. A
Connor Roach- Jr. A
Robby Nussbaum – Jr. A
Christian Roble – Jr. A
Sky Swaveley – Jr. A
Lunden Strickler – Jr. A
Eagan Cunningham – Jr. A
Riley Dunne – Jr. A
Michael Zymros – Jr. A
Nolan Bailen – Jr. A
Guillaume Lalancette- Jr. A
Lee Friedlander- Jr. A
Drew Larsen – Jr. A
Anders Bowen – Jr. A
Zach Leonard – Jr. A
Alex James – Jr. A
Finn Rissanen – Jr. A
Sebastian Vasicko – Swedish U18
Robby Murray – U18AAA
Nikolai Cichy – U18AAA
Brendan Boring – U16AAA
Mike Bartkowski – U16AAA
Brooks Willoughby-Ray – U18AAA
Brad Boniface – U16AAA
Cody Sousa -U16AAA
Matt Dube – U16AAA
Zach Zamiello – U16AAA
Luca Casacci – U16AAA
Trevor Beaudreau – U15AAA
Tony Guadagno- U14AAA
Connor Maione- U14AAA
Hudson Nguyễn – U14AAA
Cory Wyatt- U14AAA
Jack Fickensher – Prep
Brendan Agnew – Prep
Nick Royster – Prep
Josh Mann – Prep
Ryan Hay – Prep
Mitchell Spranklin – Prep
Jacob Roberts – Prep
Chase Arnett- Prep
Devon Hyde – Prep
Tymur Tyrchiev – Prep
Nicholas Sykora – U14AAA
And Hundreds more!!
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