The Archives - Greg Gilbert Toronto Marlies Systems and Drills 2007
- Edward Garinger
- Mar 6
- 2 min read
In the early 2000s, OHL teams and their coaches frequently partnered with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association to host OMHA Game Day Coaches Clinics, providing minor hockey coaches with valuable opportunities to learn from some of the OHL’s top minds. The Toronto Marlies of the AHL also hosted coaches using a similar format.
The video below highlights key components of the OMHA Game Day Coaches Clinic, focusing on the session hosted by the Owen Sound Attack on October 10, 2009. Keep an eye out for a younger version of yours truly!
Toronto Marlies - December 2, 2007
The content featured below is from the Toronto Marlies clinic held on December 2, 2007, provided by Greg Gilbert, who was the Head Coach of the Marlies at the time.
Ed Garinger is a seasoned hockey coach, mentor, and educator with over two decades of experience. A native of the Bruce Peninsula, he played minor and junior hockey before earning his BA and BEd from Nipissing University, where he also competed in varsity volleyball and extramural hockey.
Coaching since age 14, Ed has balanced his teaching career with an extensive coaching and development portfolio, working with players at all levels. He has coached in the Provincial Junior Hockey League, led youth and high school teams, and served as a learning facilitator for the OMHA. His experience includes elite programs like the OHL/OHF U15 and U16 camps, U17 Regional Camps, and Hockey Canada’s Skills Academy.
A Hockey Canada HP1-certified coach, USA Hockey-certified coach, and Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC), Ed is committed to ongoing professional development and continually seeks to expand his knowledge to better serve players and coaches. Now based in Orillia, he enjoys passing on his passion for hockey to the next generation.
