Drew Doughty
Guelph Storm Hockey Club / Team Canada Member
Projected top 5 pick for the 2008 NHL draft
"I have worked with Doug for two years now. He really loves to train the guys hard and I have really benefitted from his efforts. I have also run with him in the summer as well at the football stadium and those workouts are really intense.”
E.J. McGuire
NHL Director of Central Scouting
Guelph Storm Head Coach 1995-1998
“Our kids get a strength program as good as there is in hockey. It’s a life habit for Doug and he has made us the fittest team in all of the Ontario Hockey League”
Cam Janssen
New Jersey Devils
"Doug is one intense guy. From the time I met him I knew he really loved working out and knew what he was talking about. He helped me achieve the knowledge and discipline that helped me make it to the next level, Thanks."
Rich Peverly
Nashville Predators
"Doug helped me out when I was in high school and starting my hockey career. I then went to college and now I'm in the NHL. He definitely started me on the right path and opened my eyes to the world of off-ice conditioning."
Jeff O’Neill
Toronto Maple Leafs
“I’ve been working with Doug for five years now. I keep coming back each summer because he knows how to get me ready for training camp. Some days I don’t feel very motivated then I look at him pushing us and running along side of us, busting ‘a gut’ and I think ‘ this guy really cares about us’ and I get motivated to finish the workout.”
Dave Barr
Guelph Storm
General Manager/ Coach
"Thanks for your ongoing commitment to the Guelph Storm, you're energy and knowledge that you bring to our team is infectious. On a more personal note, your work with my daughter, has helped an already focused athlete reach another level, thanks.”
Jason Brooks
Guelph Storm
Current Assistant General Manager/Coach
Head Coach of the U17 Ontario team 2007-2008 World Champions
“I can see Doug’s hard work and effort pay off in the results that our players gain during the off-season and also during the season. He has a tremendous knowledge and enjoys sharing it with others. He has also worked the Guelph Storm Hockey School as the “Off-ice Director” and did a fantastic job of introducing some new exercises for the young athletes. He is a very valuable asset for the Guelph Storm Organization.”
Craig Anderson
Florida Panthers
"I loved my time with the Guelph Storm. Doug taught me how to improve my balance and speed across the crease."
Brian Willsie
Los Angeles Kings
"Doug's knowledge and enthusiasm create an environment where athletes train up to and beyond their limits. Training this way helped me reach the level where I am and most importantly stay here."
Todd Bertuzzi
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
“Doug has really helped me with my summer training. He is the best. I fire him almost every day because he pushes me so hard. Then we meet again the next day.”
Ryan Parent
Philadelphia Flyers
“Thanks Doug for last 4 years that I have been able to work with you. Not only have the off-ice workouts helped me physically improve, but the enthusiasm towards working out made it that much more enjoyable and beneficial to our team.”
Kevin Klein
Nashville Predators
"Doug has helped me out a lot over the years. He was definitely part of the reason we made it to the Memorial Cup"
Krys Barch
Dallas Stars
"Doug's great. he's a good friend and the man knows how to train for hockey."
Daniel Paille
Buffalo Sabers
“Doug is a real intense guy. He really helped me get stronger and fitter while with the Guelph Storm.”
Ryan Callahan
New York Rangers
“Doug worked with me while I was with the Storm and really showed me what it takes to make it to the next level.”
Manny Malhotra
Columbus Blue Jackets
“Doug really knows how to get hockey players in shape for and during the season. He has been a great help to me.”