BTP STAFF
The core instructional staff at BTP represents a little over a half a century of accumulated goaltending knowledge. Chris Galton and Jeremy Kaleniecki have played and coached high levels of hockey. All having received some of the best coaching available in U.S.
BTP students can draw form Jeremy’s innovative North American training, Chris’s cutting edge Russian and European styles and Todd’s in depth knowledge of the evolution of the games fundamentals and the tactics game as coached from the bench. BTP students are not getting the knowledge from one person and one concept of style. We combine these backgrounds to give the students the most amount of exposure so they can find what suites their individual style. The end result of this training knowledge promotes the modern versatility needed by today’s goaltenders.
BTP’s Support Staff represents a specific selection of individuals who have the right mix of skill sets, (athletic/hockey, attitude& leadership) that enhance the students learning experience both on and off of the ice.
We encourage you to learn more about the members of our Support Staff as well.
OWNER/Director
Chris Galton
GOALIE COACH & CAMP DIRECTOR
Chris started playing hockey at the early age of four. He played minor hockey up till High school where he played varsity for three years with the Traverse City Trojans. He then was on the preseason roster for Lake Superior State College in the CCHA. From there he played in the IJHL playing Junior hockey for the Soo Indian’s. Was scouted up in Ottawa Ont. at a Major A camp and went down to play semi-pro with the Danville Dashers of the Colonial League. After a career ending knee injury during training camp, he now is an Airline Pilot. He was also is the Goalie Coach for the Traverse City West Senior High School, the Traverse City JV North Stars and Mid Michigan Storm, Gaylord Blue Devels Highschool Goalie Coach,Ann Arbor Wolves AA, Jackson Generals A. Chris has been trained by some of the best goalies and Coaches in the ,NHL & NCAA-Frank Anzelone, Jeff Jackson- MSU, Mark Miller-UofM, Rudy VaVari Uof M, Rick Heinz, Ed Giacomine NY Rangers and the Late Shawn Welsh of Uof Maine. Don Muio Soo Lakers.
Chris@betweenthepipesgoalieclinic.com [e-mail]
SENIOR STAFF
JON HOULE
Jon Houle comes to BTP with a plethora of experience on both ends of playing and coaching the game of hockey. Growing up in the greater Flint area, Jon played locally for the Flint Icelanders in the EMHA. Toward the end of his travel hockey days, Jon received the runner up position for the goaltending skills competition in Lake Placid New York. The following season Jon started with the Troy sting before being drafted to the Flint Junior Generals in the CSHL. After a successful year for the Generals, Jon moved up ranks to the CEHL Belle Tire Lightning out of Great Lakes Sports City. This would be Jon’s final year of hockey due to injuries.
Jon brings a great value BTP in the coaching arena and has a great deal of experience coaching. Between the years of 1997 to 2003, Jon worked under the now shut down Hockey Academy of Toronto’s Mike Rizdale. Jon continued his coaching career focusing in the greater flint area working with multiple high school teams including, Flushing, Flint Powers, and Swartz Creek. Jon also works closely with the EMHA and has been with the CSHL Jr. Generals for 6 years. As with Jeremy Kaleniecki, Jon is a certified USA hockey Level 4 coach.We look forward to what Jon brings to the clinics and believe he will be a big part of Between the Pipes.
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. Beyond Rob’s short stint at the Jr. Level, he played a full season for the Oakland University Grizzlies before moving on to Eastern Michigan University. Rob is playing hockey for EMU and working on his Teaching Degree.
SUPPORT STAFF
ERIC LAFFERTY
Eric Lafferty has quickly proven his ability to be a leader on the ice both as a goalie and as a coach. Eric has played 11 years of hockey at this point in time. He has also played a large part with Between The Pipes for the last 5 yrs. Eric grew up playing for the Mt. Clemens Hockey Association before deciding it in his best interest to play for Henry Ford II High School. Eric brings a high quality work ethic that has made him sought after by Tier 3 Jr. A teams as well as Jr. B teams. Eric will be finishing his senior year with Henry Ford and will be a NAHL hopeful the following Season.
SHOOTERS
DERK DERKSEN
Alex Derksen ( Derk) joins the shooting staff at Between the Pipes after an incredible season in Toledo, finishing the season with 22 goals, 38 assists. As Captain of the Cherokee he led his team to the National Tournament where the team finished 3rd. Derk’s commitment to perfection in his game will continue to make him a player to watch. Derk is currently playing for the Victory Honda Midget minors under coach Maci and hopes to earn a spot on the fall roster.
KEITH COLANGELO
Keith joins Between the Pipes with a wide range of playing experience. Keith started his hockey career playing for the Mt. Clemens Wolves Travel Hockey Association where he developed and progressed. Later Keith would join the Mt. Clemens Chiefs before deciding to play for his high school team Henry Ford II. He would spend two years honing his skills before moving up to the next level of the hockey world, Juniors. Keith will be playing for the Motor City Chiefs Jr. B team this year and is working his way up the ranks to become an NAHL hopeful and beyond. Keith brings a great attitude and a great shot to the ice. BTP is happy to have him on board.
STEVE OLEKSY
Steven had 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 seasons 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. After leaving Traverse City, Steven was summoned to play for the LSSU Lakers NCAA D1. From there Steve has bounced around in the Professional Ranks playing for teams such as the Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL), Toledo Walleye (ECHL), and the Port Huron Ice Hawks (IHL). Due to Steven’s busy summer schedule he is only able to make guest appearances at BTP.
