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16 // JUNE/JULY 2018 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM Goalie Greats Highlight Early Lineup Of Level 5 Speakers O F F T HE D R AW I N THE EARLY 1990S, Mike Richter and John Vanbiesbrouck teamed up to form one of the most formidable goaltending tandems in the NHL. This summer they will reunite to speak on a subject near and dear to their hearts at the 2018 National Hockey Coaches Symposium in Lake Placid, N.Y. The former N.Y. Rangers teammates, who are among the top five all-time American goaltenders in numerous statistical catego- ries, are excited about the prospect of helping coaches learn how to develop the next gener- ation of goaltenders. "Like most of the time that we've spent together, we have no idea what we're going to be talking about," joked Vanbiesbrouck, who has presented at past events. "Speaking to coaches about a position that I played for a long time is really appealing to me. Having a small opportunity to influence and help them figure out how to communi- cate with a goalie and to help them develop is something I'm happy to help advance." Richter and Vanbiesbrouck won't be the only former teammates among the impressive list of speakers who have committed to share their hockey knowledge with USA Hockey coaches seeking their Level 5 coaching certi- fication. Mark Johnson and John Harrington, who made history at the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, are also on the docket. Johnson is in his 16th sea- son as the head coach of the University of Wisconsin women's team, while Harrington recently com- pleted his second season behind the bench with the Minnesota State Mavericks. Other members of the "Miracle on Ice" team are likely to make an appearance. Also committed to speak are a pair of NHL head coach- es, John Hynes of the New Jersey Devils and Jeff Blashill of the Detroit Red Wings. Blashill also coached this year's U.S. Men's National Team at the IIHF World Championship in Denmark. According to USA Hockey's director of Coaching Education, Mark Tabrum, more speakers will be added in the coming months. The highlight of the USA Hockey coaching calendar, the National Hockey Coaches Symposium will take place Aug. 23-26 at the Lake Placid Conference Center and is available to all Level 4 registered coaches looking to achieve the highest level of coaching certification within USA Hockey's Coaching Education Program. In addition to the main presentations, coaches will attend ADM age-specific break- out sessions. And new this year, the sympo- sium will include an on-ice session (attendees must bring skates, sticks and helmets) as well as a dryland training session. The cost for current USA Hockey members who register online is $550, and $600 for mail-in registrations. Coaches who are cur- rently not registered can sign up for $650, which includes a USA Hockey membership for the 2018-19 season. For more information go to USAHockey.com/level5. P Puck Professors Goaltending greats John Vanbiesbrouck, right, and Mike Richter, below, are among the speakers who will be at the National Hockey Coaches Symposium. Having a small opportunity to influence and help them figure out how to communicate with a goalie and to help them develop is something I'm happy to help advance." 16 // JUNE/JULY 2018 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOS BY Getty Images; Harry Thompson by Harry Thompson