Staff
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¨ NHDP uses ONLY ELITE PROFESSIONALS

 

¨ NHDP instructors are EXPERTS in their  fields

Rita Mitchell

Serving as our Tournament Director and Administrative Assistant,  Rita adds essential administrative support to Network Hockey. Having worked with Craig in the past at Skate Nation, Rita brings extensive sports management experience  to Network Hockey.  In addition to her miscellaneous  administrative duties, Rita also serves as the head manager for all Showcase Tournaments for NHDP.

Dean Evason

A Former NHL standout  Dean is currently the  Assistant coach of the Washington    Capitals, Dean provides additional offensive on-ice training.

Tom Fox

 Formerly with the Washington Capitals, Tom is an expert  in Sports Nutrition for hockey players as well as a specialist in Sports Psychology  and provides our participants these essential elements necessary for peak performance.

Jason Wolfe

Jason is professional goaltender, and provides our net minders with critical  evaluation along with intensive, personalized, and professional goal tending instruction.

Marsha Perry and David Perry

NHL Power Skating Specialists , this mother and son team bring over 40 years of professional power-skating expertise to our Network Hockey program.

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In addition to our full-time staff, Network Hockey brings in “guest” instructors periodically  throughout the summer — these instructors are professionals in their fields, and include College Coaches, NHL coaches as well as Junior coaches and scouts.

Rod Langway

Member of the NHL Hockey Hall of Fame, and two-time Norris Trophy winner as Best Defensemen in the NHL. We are proud to have Rod provide additional  specialized defensive play instruction to participants.

Tony McCauley

A Professional Coach, Tony is an offensive skills specialist and provides outstanding offensive instruction and professional coaching expertise.

Alain Roy

NHL and Professional Hockey Agent Alain provides players with professional agency services when needed.

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Instructors and Staff

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Linda Laughlin

Wife of Craig, Linda is also the vice-president and co-creator. Versed in  NCAA regulations, as well as  recruitment practices, she provides career guidance as well as college counseling as it relates to college recruitment for NCAA Division I , NCAA Division II/ III as well ACAH Club hockey . Linda also provides administrative services for Network Hockey.

Frank Costello

An NHL Physical Development Specialist, Frank served the Washington Capitals for over     two decades as the strength and conditioning coach — the first in the NHL.  Creator of the NHL “combine”, Frank provides players with personalized and specialized off-ice evaluation as well as strength, conditioning and acceleration training. An exclusive feature of the Network Program, Frank works hand-in-hand with Craig and Mark to determine specific areas  of development needed and creates a personalized plan to improve both on and off-ice performance.

Mark Tinordi   

A former NHL All-Star  Defensemen, Mark is presently head coach of the Washington Jr.

Nationals, Jr. A Hockey Team. As  a top instructor for the program,  Mark provides specialized defensive training as well as on-ice evaluations.

 

Craig Laughlin

A Former NHL Standout and Owner of Network Hockey, as well as Lead NHL Analyst for TV’s Comcast Sportsnet, Craig is the co-owner and founder of the program. Craig oversees all aspects of each players development and provides players with on-ice training, performance evaluation, as well as career counseling and guidance.