'Molly played Division I hockey at the University of Wisconsin. 'It propelled my skating ability in just a few months,' says Thompson about Doner's lessons.
It's no coincidence that NHL Seattle GM Ron Francis and his hockey operations staff evaluate a player's potential almost always with skating ability as the starting point. By November, he engaged in private power skating lessons with a local coach, Molly Doner of the Kent Valley Hockey Association.įor beginners and wannabe hockey players of all ages, learning how to power skate is a highly recommended first step, leaving the stick and puck aside as you endeavor to master the ice on blades. In the spring of 2017, the T-Birds won the WHL championship, inspiring Thompson to do more than cheer on his favorite team.
