Chicago Blackhawks and Mr. Vincent Clinch Playoff Berth

April 3rd, 2009

Listen to Paul Vincent on the NHL Chicago Blackhawks Radio

March 29th, 2009

After the loss to the Canucks, Judd Sirott chats with Blackhawks skating coach Paul Vincent. Click Here.

Dynamic Skating and Mike Boyle create Max Hockey Development

January 2nd, 2009

Dynamic Skating's Paul Vincent, John McLean and MBSC's Mike Boyle have combined to create the complete hockey training program, MAX Hockey Development. The 10-week program offers the best on-ice and off-ice training, instruction and development for athletes ready to focus 100% on becoming a better hockey player.

This is the ONLY program for Pro, College, High School and Junior High School players wishing to bring their game to the highest level. Max HD is designed

for the dedicated player who wants athletic and personal self-improvement..

This program is the best available in New England - It is the ONLY program with professional-level strength training AND professional-level hockey.

For information on Paul Vincent and John McLean click here.

For information on Mike Boyle click here.

Dynamic Skating's "New" Elite Training Program

September 15th, 2008

Dynamic ELITE Training
Dynamic Skating has created a "new" standard of hockey development, Dynamic Elite Training. The focus of our Dynamic Elite Training program is to work individually with each student maximizing development, reinforcing proper technique, and correcting form deficiencies. We have structured the on-ice program to meet every player's individual needs. Through this small group training approach, we will be able to immediately correct flaws in skating and skill mechanics, as well as foster a deep-rooted and more thorough understanding of the game.

This program is designed and administrated by DYNAMIC SKATING and MICRO ICE

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New North Andover mini-rink draws NHL stars to area

September 1st, 2008

NORTH ANDOVER - The fact that a multimillionaire was seen roaming through a business park on the west side of town is not a big deal.

The fact that the person in question was one of the National Hockey League's newest multimillionaires, New York Rangers forward Scott Gomez, is.

Gomez, who six weeks ago signed a seven-year, $51.5-million free-agent contract, has been a regular along with his former teammate, 10-year NHL veteran Jay Pandolfo of the New Jersey Devils, at the new Micro Ice Training Center rink on Flagship Drive.

A rink on Flagship Drive?

Where's the massive facility? Where's the 500-car parking lot? And where's the jumbo Zamboni?

There is none of the above, this rink is 30 feet by 20 feet as compared to a 200 by 85 NHL ice surface. That's where the "micro" comes in on "Micro Ice."

The former teammates - Gomez played seven years with Pandolfo on the Devils before signing with the Rangers last month - are also partners in this concept, which includes a strength and conditioning area, hosted by "Body by Boyle."

"It's pretty basic," said Dick Pandolfo of North Andover, Jay's uncle and principal owner of the smaller rink, which he hopes to eventually franchise.

"People see the size of the rink and think it's crazy," said Dick. "We believe this is the future of hockey, at least in terms of teaching skills. These are more prevalent in Canada, especially around Toronto. It's the one thing we are missing in hockey, at every level, but especially at the youth level. This is all about skills."

Gomez was one of those doubters until he spent one hour of playing two-on-two (with one goalie).


NHL star Scott Gomez skate around a cone before attempting a shot on goal while practicing at Micro Ice in North Andover. "It sounded crazy when I first heard about this," said Gomez, a native of Anchorage, Alaska. "And I said the same thing when I first looked at the size of the ice. Now? This is really what hockey is all about, playing in tight spaces and making quick decisions. Everything is fast here. After one hour, you are dead."

Jay Pandolfo said the difference between a practice on a regular sheet of ice and here is like night and day.

"Even when we practice in New Jersey, a lot of the time, after conditioning, is spent on systems," said Jay, who is entering the last year of his contract with the Devils. "Trust me, even the pros can use some extra skills work. The game is about skills and winning the little battles."

Proof of that was yesterday, when Gomez and Jay Pandolfo were among five skaters and one goalie who ran some drills before closing with a two-on-two (one player played defense). It was non-stop action.

Dick said six players, at any age, is usually the maximum for clinics, learn-to-skate programs or simple skills workouts, which are all offered at Micro Ice.

"In basketball, you can work on your skills by shooting hundreds of shots or dribbling," he said. "In baseball, you can catch hundreds of grounders or go to the batting cage and hit hundreds of baseballs. There really isn't a place for hockey skills, for an extended period."

Dick Pandolfo says a few professional organizations have checked out his facility, including the New Jersey Devils, with the thought of maybe adding the smaller rinks to their practice facilities.

Local hockey clubs, public and private, have begun renting the ice on an hourly basis.

"We had a coach in here with six 6-year-old kids the other day," said Dick Pandolfo. "It was great. The best part was when he finished the drills and stepped out and just watched them play on their own."

The facility, which opened in June, has a waiting area with a huge flat screen TV. There is also a seating area for parents or family members who want to watch the workouts.

Pandolfo's staff includes Paul Vincent, founder of Dynamic Skating; John McLean, President of Dynamic Skating; Mike Boyle, cofounder of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning; Joe Bertagna, Hockey East Director and goalie coach; Mike Geragosian, Boston University goalie coach; and Erika Hammar, skating instructor.