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Senior Staff Goal Instructors
BRIAN
MARKOWICZ
 Brian
Markowicz brings 20 years of goalie
experience with him to the Between
the Pipes team. He grew up playing
in the Southfield hockey system.
While in Southfield as a first year
Bantam he attained the record for
the number of shut-outs in a season
at the age of 13; he had 13
shut-outs. Moving onto Little
Caesars where he played against
friends and future college hockey
players for the University of
Michigan, Western Michigan, Ferris
State, Michigan State, etc. This
took him to Novi High School where
he played 2 years of Varsity Hockey.
At Novi, he learned under three
great coaches: Dan Phelps, Dave
Zarem, and John Smith. There he
aided the team in a 19-3-6 record in
the 1999-2000 season. That year, the
Wildcats made it to the state
quarter finals in their second year
of existence as an organization to
the school. The following year he
helped lead the Wildcats to a 23-4-1
record on the way the state
semi-finals. After high school he
went on to play a year at Ferris
State University under Bob Daniels.
His highlight of that year was
defeating University of Michigan at
Yost Arena 5-3. After his one year
there he made the trek to Kalamazoo,
where he played two years for the
Western Michigan Broncos as a
back-up goalie. When these two years
had been completed, he felt the need
to leave and continue his studies at
Eastern Michigan University, where
he was asked to play hockey for the
Eagles. He was a part of that team
for two years. While at Eastern
Michigan, he played one year with
Jeremy Kalenieki. Brian is currently
completing his final year at EMU for
Secondary Educational Studies. In
addition to his education; Brian
played a three week stint with the
Wooster Warriors, of the MAHL, and
then headed south to Fort Myers,
FL., to finish the season with the
Florida Everblades, of the ECHL! The
Florida Everblades are the NHL
Affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes
and Florida Panthers.
DANNY VENET
 Danny
Venet joins the BTP Support Staff
and brings with him the knowledge
gained through years of competitive
development. We are fortunate to
have Danny on the ice as a Senior
Staff Goalie Instructor for the 2007
clinic season. Danny's been coaching
goalies for the last five years in
both clinic/camp and private lesson
environments. While Danny provides
our students with his insight and
innovative instruction, he'll also
be preparing for his up coming
season at ACHA Division 1, Robert
Morris college. Danny's played
advanced level competitive hockey
since age nine, advancing to the
Juniors and now moving into his
collegiate career.
ROB LIDDELL
 Rob
Liddell assisted BTP for one Clinic
in May 2007, while he was in
Traverse City trying out for the
North Stars Jr. A hockey team. We
asked Rob if he'd like to carry on
and we're pleased that he decided to
continue developing his coaching
skills with us this summer. Rob has
also spent the last two years
coaching goaltenders in the Saint
Clair Shores minor hockey
association. Rob continues to
receive his coaching from Danny
Venet and Jeremy Kaleniecki , making
him a perfect fit into our
instructional program. A little of
Rob's hockey history includes his
beginning his travel hockey career
at age 13, playing Bantam AA for the
Grosse Pointe Bulldogs. He then
advanced on to play for the Midget
A, USA Eagles for two years. The
next two years were Midget AA, spent
under the guidance of Tim Washburn
and Dale Buss at Saint Clair Shores.
Rob is working on his game this
summer setting his sights on the
Leamington Flyers Jr. B hockey club
in the Western Ontario Hockey
League, or the Oakland University
Golden Grizzlies.
Staff Goal Instructors
DAN SPECK
 Dan's
hockey experience has been on the
fast track since he was a Mite!
Excelling at every level of travel
through high school, and seeking
challenging training during the off
season... Plus, a summer working for
another established instructional
program, Dan's knowledge base
exceeds his years and that's why
we've brought him into the fold at
BTP. Dan's experience in the
organizations of Belle Tire, Mount
Clemens Wolves, and Romeo High
School Varsity Hockey program
including the 2007-'08 season... and
being named to the 2007-'08 "Aball
Mac White First Team" and receiving
Division 2 All-State Honorable
Mention... highlights the fact that
this experience has equipped Dan
with the required hockey skill sets,
along with strong personal and
communication skills. Dan will be an
active instructor and with the skill
development provided by Senior
Staffers Markowicz and Venet, Dan
will eventually join their ranks as
Senior Staff Goal Instructors.
JUSTIN WYATT
 Justin
will join BTP this year as a Jr.
Staff member. Justin has
demonstrated a strong ability
between the pipes as well as an
interest in developing a coaching
background. Playing for Dearborn
this past season and reeiving the
Scarborough Award for most
outstanding goaltending travel
division during the 2002-2003
season... posting a remarkable .941
GAA!
We look forward to Justin's
participation both on and off the
ice and anticipate positive playing
and coaching development that will
result in his moving up the ladder
as a player and a staff member at
BTP!
ALAN JOSEPH (A.J.) WALCZAK JR
A.J. joins the staff of goalie
instructors at BTP this year,
bringing with him a wealth of hockey
knowledge. Playing career includes
AAA, Jr. B in the CSHL, Jr A. in the
NAHL, ACHA Club and UHL. A.J. is a
graduate of Eastern Michigan
University, and currently the
Director of Hockey Operations at the
Taylor Sportsplex. Additionally
A.J.'s coaching résumé' includes;
Head Coach, Taylor Unified Varsity
Hockey Club - 2007/2008, 2008/2009;
Associate Coach, Belle Tire Midget
Major AAA - 2008/2009; Interim Head
Coach, Harry S. Truman High School -
2006/2007; Associate Coach, Harry S.
Truman High School - 2001 thru 2006.
Plus…during the 2008-'09 season A.J
was the Head Scout for the Findlay
Grrrowl Jr. A, (UJHL) United Junior
Hockey League and an Associate Scout
for the Albert Lea Thunder Jr. A, (NAHL)
North American Hockey League. A.J.
is also a USA Hockey Level IV Coach
CEP# 109838
NICK COLAROSSI
 Nick
started playing hockey at age 10. He
played travel hockey in Dearborn and
Ann Arbor. Nick has played high
school hockey at Saline High School
for his freshman through junior
year. In the summer of 2007 he
participated in the Michigan High
School Excellence program, a camp
for the top high school players in
Michigan, and was selected to go
back this year. He also received the
"Most Improved" award after the
2007-2008 season at Saline. Nick
aspires to play Junior A hockey
after completing high school.
Shooters
NICK TOMCZYK
 Nick Tomczyk enters his first year
with the Between the Pipes
organization. He is currently the
head coach for the Utica High School
varsity hockey team. Prior to
coaching at Utica, he was the
associate head coach for the
Cranks/Jr. Grizzlies midget major
AAA hockey team for two seasons. He
has helped to produce a number of
players that went on to play at the
Junior A level and at the collegiate
level. He also has his USA hockey
level 5 masters coaching
certification.
In college, Nick played one season
for Northern Michigan University's
ACHA team, and was the team manager
for four seasons with the NCAA DI
program. He has since been involved
with USA Hockey's Coaching Education
Program speaking at a variety of
seminars on educating coaches on
different topics. He has also been
an evaluator/coach for the Michigan
Select Camps the past two seasons.
Nick resides in Clinton Township, MI
with his wife, Kristi and their son,
Easton.
STEVEN OLEKSY
 Steven
been a member of the peewee AA
Michigan Jaguars where they finished
3rd in the nation. Played for the
Great Lakes Panthers they quickly
captured an international silver
stick championship in '99 and the
very next year a National Title in
2000. He joined forces with the
Metro Jets of the CSHL where he
spent three season before jumping
into the Junior A level with the
Belle Tire Lightning of the CEHL.
After a one year stint playing
college baseball, he went back to
play hockey. He captained the first
year Traverse City North Stars team
of the NAHL to the playoffs. He was
the leading defenseman scorer on the
team and finished tenth in the
league. Now currently at Lake
Superior State enjoying the success
that his hard work and dedication to
hockey has provided him.
P.J. PINKERTON
 P.J.,
a 5'11" left handed defenseman from
Edmond, OK comes to the ice with a
great deal of hockey skill and
knowledge. His career in the juniors
has taken him to Toledo where he
played for t he Cherokees of the
CSHL … and to the east coast where
he played for the Connecticut
Whalers if the IJHL. While at
Connecticut he earned accolades on
and off the ice where as the team
captain he received the IJHL
Defenseman of the Year, Most points
for a defenseman , was named to the
IJHL All Star team and finally
earned recognition for his off ice
performance and named to the New
England All Scholastic All Star
team. P.J. played a short stint with
the University of Oklahoma's ACHA
Division 1 team before going back to
the Connecticut Whalers during the
2004-'05 season, and without
skipping a beat transitioned back
into academic pursuit at Eastern
Michigan University. P.J. has been
playing for EMU the last two seasons
while he pursues his studies and
degree.
SCOTT DORNBROCK
 UPDATE…
Scott Dornbrock from Grosse Pointe
North HS, just outside of Detroit
was selected 13th by the Omaha
Lancers in the USHL Futures Draft on
May 12th, 2009.
Scott began with BTP clinic in the
summer of 2007. Scott brings talent
and skill to the BTP clinic. He's
played at the highest competitive
level for his age group, playing for
the Little Caesars AAA hockey club
for over 3 years as defenseman.
Scott's AAA experience forms the
foundation of his knowledge and
discipline of the game.
Additionally, Scott's played in many
competitive tournaments throughout
United States and Canada… including:
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Quebec Pee-Wee tournament (Team Finished 3rd in the
World)
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OttawaBell Cup
-
Winnipeg - Champions
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Mississauga - Shanahan Cup
Champions
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Edmonton - The Brick
-
Toronto Cup
-
Chicago
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MWEHL - Champions
-
OttawaBell Cup Champion -
fastest skater relay
BRANDON BIDUS
 Brandon
is a true convert, leaving the realm
of roller hockey at the age of 13...
trading wheels for steel! Waisting
no time, Brandon tried out and made
a special hand picked post season
showcase/tournament team. Brandon
decided that the ice is where he
need to be so he went out for his
high school team, making the JV team
and selected as the JV Captain, he
lead the division in points. Brandon
made the varsity squad his junior
year and again lead team, finishing
second in the division in points.
Brandon also broke school records
inclding most goals in a game as a
junior. Brandon's senior year
responsibilities included being team
captain... please note that since he
transitioned to the ice he's been a
team leader... (One reason we've
added him to our staff!) Brandon's
strong points include leadership,
strong on ice vision and ability to
read the play, and a super
competitive streak! We hope that you
will welcome Bradon as we have, as
he will prove to valuable asset to
our students both on and off the
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