ATC GOALTENDING STAFF
Dave Rathjen - Owner/ Instructor
Dave grew up playing AAA hockey in Penticton , B.C. before going on to a successful junior career playing for the Penticton Panthers (BCHL), the Vernon Vipers (BCHL), and TriCity Americans (WHL). After junior, he attended the University of Alberta and played for the Golden Bears Hockey Program winning the national university championships in 2005. In 2005-2006, he signed a professional contract with the United Hockey League's Muskegon Fury and attended their training and exhibition camp. Dave has been instructing goalies for the past 13 years and has gained experience as the Head Goaltending Instructor for the Okanagan Hockey School , the University of Alberta Golden Bears Goalie School, and Edmonton Oilers Hockey School . Dave also runs goalie development camps, coaching clinics, and various evaluations for Hockey Alberta . Dave currently is the goalie coach for the Drumheller Dragons and the Drayton Valley Thunder of the AJHL. Dave was selected to be the goalie coach for Team Alberta ’s U16 team in both 2009-10 and 2010-11. Dave is married to Amanda Rathjen and they have a son Isaac who is 2 years old.
Jamie McCaig - Owner/Instructor
Jamie grew up playing AAA hockey in Prince George, B.C. before going on to a successful junior hockey career with the Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL), Regina Pats (WHL), Penticton Panthers (BCHL) and the Merritt Centennials (BCHL). After concluding his junior career, Jamie went on to play for Brandon University Bobcats (CIS) and the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns (CIS). After completing his Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Lethbridge , Jamie went on to play for the Anchorage Aces (WCHL), Victoria Salmon Kings (ECHL) and the Bakersfield Condors (ECHL). Jamie has been instructing goaltenders for the past 10 years where he worked for the Goaltender Development Institute, OHS Hockey Schools and the University of Lethbridge Hockey School. In 2009 Jamie was hired to be the goalie coach for the Chinese Women's National Ice Hockey Team. Jamie helped the team qualify for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver . Jamie has been working with the Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL) for the past 3 seasons where last season they won the 2009 AJHL league championship. Jamie is also the goaltending consultant for the Merritt Centennials (BCHL) and the Dawson Creek Rage (NAHL). Jamie is married to Karen McCaig and they have 1 daughter – Hope who is 4 years old.
Karen McCaig - Office Manager
Karen is in charge of all the off ice administrative activities of ATC Goaltending. Karen has been with ATC Goaltending for the past 3 years and continues to find new ways to streamline the business side of ATC Goaltending. Karen is the initial point of contact for ATC Goaltending; for all general inquiries please email Karen ( admin@atcgoaltending.com). Karen is married to ATC Owner Jamie McCaig and they have 1 daughter – Hope who is 4 years old.
Chris Noble – On Ice Instructor
Chris Noble grew up playing AAA hockey in Sherwood Park , AB before going on to a very successful junior hockey career with the Kelowna Rockets (WHL) and the Omaha Lancers (USHL). After finishing his junior career, Chris went on to play for the University of Alberta Golden Bears (CIS) where he won a national championship. Groin and Hip injuries cut Chris’s playing career short but his time in the WHL allowed him to graduate from U of A with a Bachelor of Education Degree. Chris is currently teaching Grade 6 in New Sarepta, Ab. Chris brings enthusiasm and passion to each ice session. With his teaching background Chris does a great job of relating to the young goalies as well as keeping them on a short leash! Chris has been instructing with ATC Goaltending for the past 3 seasons.
Chad Carder – On Ice Instructor
Chad grew up playing AAA hockey in Calgary before making the jump to the AJHL in 2006-07 with the Olds Grizzlys. Chad played in Olds for 2 seasons where he was an all star each year. Chad was traded to the Grande Prairie Storm, also in the AJHL, in 2008-09 where he had a spectacular season that saw him named as the league’s top goaltender; he also won the top goalie tandem award and led the Storm to its 2 nd AJHL league championship. Chad capped off his junior career with another stand out year in Grande Prairie where he was once again named to the all star game. Chad has been instructing goalies for the past 6 summers and he is now working full time with ATC Goaltending. Chad ’s coaching experience includes working with World Pro Goaltending as well as OHS Goaltending. Chad brings lots on energy and passion to each ice session and he asks his goalies to do the same!
Cody Hryniw – On Ice Instructor
Cody grew up playing his minor hockey in the MLAC system in Edmonton before going on to a successful junior hockey career. Cody led his team in Peace River to a NWJHL league championship as well as being named a league all star in 2003-04. Cody continued his junior career playing in the CJHL for the North Edmonton Red Wings and the Strathcona Sabres. Cody has been instructing goalies since 2000 where he got his start at the Okanagan Hockey School in Penticton , BC . Cody has also worked with numerous teams in and around the Edmonton area as well as working with Hockey Alberta . Cody spent some time working at Goal-Tec in Sherwood Park before they closed their doors in 2008. Cody brings a lot of passion to ATC and he is determined to help each and every client reach their goals. Cody brings lots of energy and a mature presence to each and every ice session.
