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 will be the Head Coach of the Maine Nordiques Development Program 16/18 AAA, along with continuing to be the Nordiques Southeast Regional Scout. In October 2022 Jeff has taken 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.
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.
Camp Dates
Camps are Travel / Travel Level Players Only
Freeport, New York
April 2023
11-15
Details
Group 1 – 2015-2011
Group 2 – 2010-2003
April Easter Break 2023
Cost – $850
- 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
Prelim Schedule –
Group 1 –
Drop Off – 8:45 AM
Pickup – 3:00 PM
Group 2 –
Drop Off- 8:45 AM
Pickup – 4:45 PM
Location:
Freeport Recreational Center Ice Rink
Freeport, NY
Straubing, Germany
July 2023
22.7-23.7
Details
22.7-23.7
Group 1 – 2015-2014
Group 2 – 2013-2012
Group 3 – 2011-2010
Group 4 – 2009-2008
Pro Camp – 2007-2003
Cost – 325 Euro ($360 USD)
- 4 Hours On Ice Training
- 4 Hours Off Ice Training
- Next Level x Vanguard Jersey Included
- Specific Goalie Instruction with Professional Goalie Coaches
Location:
Straubing, Germany
Esstadion Am Pulverturm – Am Kinseherberg 23, 94315 Straubing
England
2024
2024
Details
July 2023
Group 1 – 2015-2011
Group 2 – 2010-2003
Cost – 650 GBP Tax Inc.
- 12.5 Hours On Ice Training
- 5 Hours Off Ice Training
- Daily Chalk Talk / Video Review
- Vanguard Hockey Jersey and Socks
- Lunch Included
- Free Vanguard DRI-FIT Workout Shirt if Registered by December 1, 2022
Location:
To Be Determined
Artesia, CA
May 2023
19-21
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
Detroit, MI
June 2023
26-30
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 2023
21-25
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 2023
May 12-14
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 Olympic Team
Jacob Megna – NHL
Jason Demers – NHL
Aaron Ekblad – NHL
Jacob Trouba – NHL
Michael Haley – NHL
Yevgeni Dadonov – NHL
Michael Matheson – NHL
Nick Bjugstad – NHL
Miks Indrasis – KHL
Brian Moore – AHL
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
Anton Petrovskiy- Jr. A
Sean Neu- Jr. A
Matthew Lawhon- 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
Mason Sturm – Germany U18
And Hundreds more!!
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