RICK EMMETT
Head Pro Instructor
Played:
AAA hockey
Novice to Bantam with Toronto Red Wings / Toronto Marlies / Toronto Young Nationals, city finalist all 7 years, winning 5 city championships, OHA JR. B Milton Merchants (1991-1992): Won league championship, finalist in All-Ontario championship
OHL Career:
3 years – Drafted by Peterborough Petes (1992-1993) OHL Major Jr. A, won OHL championship / Memorial Cup finalist, with the Peterborough Petes
Pro Career:
- 11 years from 1995 – 2006
- Attended Buffalo Sabres and Atlanta Thrashers NHL training camps
- Four years with Quad City Mallards UHL, affiliate of Washington Capitals NHL, league finalist 3 years, winning 2 Colonial Cup championships
- 3 years with Gwinnett Gladiators ECHL, affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers, Kelly Cup Finalists
Experience:
- 12 years Head Pro Instructor with Pro Tech Hockey Academy Inc.
- Developed and operated own hockey school in the USA for 3 years
- Involved in the game of hockey over 20 years (Playing, Coaching, and Player Development)
Coaching:
- Head Coach of the Atlanta Junior Thrashers.
- Pro – Assistant Coach for Gwinnett Gladiators ECHL (affiliate for NHL Phoenix Coyotes) from 2011-2013
- Pro – Head Coach for Gwinnett Gladiators ECHL (affiliate for NHL Phoenix Coyotes) from 2013-2015
Personal Achievements:
Major Jr. A:
- OHL Major Jr. A top ten scoring defenseman 1993-94
- Peterborough Petes leading scoring defenseman 1993-94
Pro:
- UHL Quad City Mallards all-time leading scoring defenseman
- 2x Quad City Mallards Best Defenseman Award
- Elected to Quad City Mallards All Team
- Gwinnett Gladiators best defenseman award