Meet Chris BILLINGSLEY...
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In the beginning
Chris played his first game of hockey as a forward, but when the coach asked if anyone would like to be goalie, a subtle whisper to his mother would change things forever. He never looked back. Whether he was the goalie in road hockey for the street's older kids, or strapping on the pads and playing house league in Mississauga, Ontario, Chris' passion for the position traveled with him. |
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Chris understands the process of moving through the ranks. Starting out as a 5 year-old house league goaltender, he progressed through the ranks playing at the A, AA and AAA levels. In his major Pewee year, Ontario Central Scouting ranked him as the number one prospect in Ontario.
Unfortunately for him, he suffered a major knee injury while playing high school football, and missed his entire OHL draft year rehabilitating his knee after surgery. |
But he wasn't about to give up.
In his major midget year, Chris came back hungry and had a great year, garnering the attention of his hometown Tier II Junior A team and earning him an invite to the OHL's Niagara Falls Thunder rookie camp.
In his major midget year, Chris came back hungry and had a great year, garnering the attention of his hometown Tier II Junior A team and earning him an invite to the OHL's Niagara Falls Thunder rookie camp.
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Chris spent three years with the OHA Junior A Brampton Capitals, where he won Rookie of the year honours in his first year, and was part of two division winning teams, which culminated in a league championship in 1994-95 and a trip to the Royal Bank Cup. During his time with the Captials, he was coached by NHL goalie coach, Jon Elkin, and taught at Jon Elkin Goalie Schools.
After Junior, Chris played in the WOAA and OHA AAA senior leagues for the next 15 years, and created the first ever, Elora Rocks goalie school for goaltenders in the Elora/Fergus area.
After Junior, Chris played in the WOAA and OHA AAA senior leagues for the next 15 years, and created the first ever, Elora Rocks goalie school for goaltenders in the Elora/Fergus area.
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During the summer of 2018, Chris re-united with his long time goalie coach, teaching at Jon’s world renown goalie school with NHL goalies Matt Murray, Mackenzie Blackwood, London Knights star, Joseph Raaymakers and AHL standout, Brandon Halverson.
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A veteran elementary teacher by profession, Chris knows how kids learn and how to use a students strengths and individual learning style to help them reach their potential. A life long learner, Chris is constantly updating his knowledge and says he learns as much from his students as they do from him.
Contact Chris now to see how he can help you achieve your goals.
Contact Chris now to see how he can help you achieve your goals.
