The Blizzard Hockey Club is an AAA hockey organization that is based upon the development of individual abilities that support team concepts. Blizzard players will receive instruction based on the development of the core hockey skills and how to play the game in all three zones of the rink. Specifically, the Offensive, Defensive and Neutral zone systems will be taught with the purpose of developing all Blizzard AAA Hockey Club players to become "smart" hockey players not individualistic "pond hockey" players. Players must have a Positive Attitude and willing to give 100% Effort. Coaching Staff will foster a positive and fun learning environment.
The Blizzard AAA Hockey Club encourages participation in other sports activities - the teams will take a break in the summer to allow participation in family activities and non-hockey activities. Between, April, May, June, July and August the players will be on the ice for 40+ hours which includes practices, scrimmages and tournaments.
All funds received from player participation and sponsorships are put toward funding the development of the Blizzard Hockey Club participants.
The Blizzard Hockey Club is an AAA organization that supports local association hockey during the winter. We believe that AAA hockey in the non-association hockey months compliments the commitment to Minnesota Hockey.
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MN Blizzard Coaching Staff
High School Coaches
Jessica Christopherson - Coon Rapid Head Coach
Aubri Lindberg - North Metro Head Coach
Dennis Osbeck - Champlin Park Assistant
Dan Goettl - Champlin Park Assistant
Brian Larson - Anoka Assistant
MN Whitecaps
BRIANA CARLSON
Leadership, passion and skill accompany Briana Carlson where ever she goes. With 16+ years of instructing experience from ages 4 to 60, Briana has taught both on ice and dry land training. Her experience as a player and a coach give her a deep understanding of what it takes to bring the best out of athletes.
HOCKEY EXPERIENCE:
Minnesota Whitecaps Women’s Hockey Team:
2004 – Present
- Forward and Defense
- Captain (2006 & 2007)
Athletes in Action Tournament in Kazakhstan:
Summer 2004
- Captain
- Played against Russian and Kazakhstan National Teams
Cornell University:
2000 – 2004
- Captain of Women’s Varsity Ice Hockey Team (2003 & 2004)
- Cornell Big Red Player of the year (2003 & 2004)
- Conference All Academic Team (2003 & 2004)
- Wendell & Fancelia Earle Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (2002, 2003 & 2004)
- Red Key National Honor Society (2002, 2003 & 2004)
- Cub Club Mentor Award (2003 & 2004)
- Magna Cum Laude
USA National Development Camp in Lake Placid, NY:
1996, 1997, 1998, 2000
Briana is currently a Strategic Account Executive at SPS Commerce headquartered in Minneapolis, and enjoys coaching, such as the District 6 Advanced 15s.
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
Tri-County Hockey
- 1995 & 1996
- Mite and Squirt Assistant Coach
Switaj Hockey Camps
- 1996 – 2001
- Instructed males and females aged 4-60
Cub Club Big Sister
- 2000 - 2004
- Assisting with girls youth hockey in Ithaca, NY
Minnesota Whitecaps Clinics with local youth hockey organizations
- 2004 - Present
Holy Angels Girls JV Head Coach
- 2006
Spice On Ice
- 2007
- Instructed both girls and women
District 6 Advanced 15s
- 2008 - Present
AMANDA TRUNZO
Amanda is currently a girl’s hockey director and trainer at FHIT for MAP (Minnesota Advancement Program) located in the Schwan’s super rink in Blaine. She also participates in Red Bull Crashed Ice and is on Team USA for the women’s team.
HOCKEY EXPERIENCE:
Minnesota Whitecaps Women’s Hockey Team
2011-Present
• Forward
Dartmouth College
2007-2011
• 2011 ECAC League Championship Finalists
• 2009 ECAC League Champions
• 2008, 2009, 2011 NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals
• 2010-2011 Second Team All Ivy
• 2009-2010 Most Offensive Player, Patty Kazmaier Nominee (best female hockey player in the country)
• 2008-2009 ECAC Hockey Third Team, Honorable Mention All-Ivy League Selection, Most Offensive Player, Patty Kazmaier Nominee
• 2007-2008 Rookie of the Year, ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Year
USA Women’s Under 22 Team
2009-2011
• USA Under-22 National Festival, Lake Placid NY & Toronto, Canada
Benilde St. Margaret’s Varsity Girls Hockey Team
2005-2007
• Captain (2007)
• MVP (2007)
• All State Tournament team (2007, 2006)
• All Conference (2007, 2006)
Andover Varsity Girls Hockey Team
2003-2005
• Captain (2003, 2004, 2005)
• All Conference (2003, 2004, 2005)
• MVP (2003, 2004, 2005)
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Minnesota Whitecaps Clinics with local youth hockey organizations
• 2011-present
FHIT Women’s Hockey Director and Trainer
• 2012-Present
Benilde St Margaret’s Head JV Coach
• 2012-2013
Eden Prairie Assistant Coach
• 2011-2012
Elite Hockey Camps
• 2006-2011
OS Hockey
• 2007-2011
2013 Tryout Details and Fees
