Saves Of The Day

Ryan Miller - Buffalo Sabres

A fantastic save to watch. Essentially a 3 v 1 with fantastic movements, concentration and mental approach by Ryan Miller.

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Olaf Kolzig - Washington Capitals

Penalty killing against the Bruins. Way to stay "up", "out" and "square".

They Said It! Red Line Hockey Testimonials

"Bob DeGemmis coached my thirteen-year-old goalie son for a full season. Bob attended team practices during the regular 2006-07 season, and that worked out so well that we then set up a series of two-goalie sessions that continued through the spring and into the early Summer. Bob was an exceptionally knowledgeable and skillful coach, and he had a huge, positive impact on my son’s game. Bob also brought to ice the personal skills needed to motivate and win the trust of a goalie of this age."
-Peter Huber

Where Did The Red Line Name Come From?

Besides the obvious hockey reference to a Red Center Line and the Red Lines of the crease, the Red Line is a U shaped Metro Line in Washington DC that extends from Shady Grove, MD to Glenmont. A number of rinks are within a mile or 2 of the line including Rockville Blades, Cabin John Rinks, Verizon Center and Wheaton Ice Rinks.

Skate Sharpening Coming!!!

For the upcoming season Red Line Hockey will be expanding services to include skate sharpening for individuals and teams. Stay tuned for price packages and sharpening schedule!

Behind Red Line Hockey: Bob DeGemmis

Playing, working in a front office, managing benches were not enough. Bob DeGemmis has started Red Line Hockey to work individually with goaltenders where he began......in the crease. Here's a look at where Bob's been....

TEAM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Towson U. Men’s Interim Head Coach September 2007 – December 2007
Selected 21 man roster from 32 potential players
Posted 0-3 score against defending ACHA Div. I champion U. Rhode Island
Posted 2-4 score against United States Naval Academy

U. Maryland - College Park Women’s Head Coach September 2002 – August 2007
ACHA Southeast Region #1 Ranking, National Tournament automatic bid 2005-2006
Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference regular season champion 2005-2006
Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference regular season runner-up 2004-2005
American Collegiate Hockey Conference & Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference member

Montgomery (MD) Girls U14 Asst. coach September 2003 – Present
USA Hockey National Tournament 2006-2007 round of 8
USA Hockey Southeast Region champion 2006-2007
Midwest Elite Hockey League playoffs 2005-2006
Baltimore Stars Ponytail Tournament champions 2006
Ohio Flames Ignite The Ice Tournament runner-up 2005
USA Hockey Southeast Region finalist 2004-2005
USA Hockey National Tournament 2003-2004
USA Hockey Southeast Region champion 2003-2004
Midwest Elite Hockey League runner-up 2003-2004

USA HOCKEY CERTIFICATION
USA Hockey Level IV certification, Level V thesis submitted December 2006
Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association Level IV certification grant winner

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Springfield Junior Blues Hockey (NAHL) May 2000 – March 2001
Springfield, IL
Marketing & Public Relations Director
Coordinated 2000-2001 season corporate sponsorship/advertising campaign
Arranged all travel accommodations
Acted as Sports Information Officer providing local media with breaking scores, news and features
Broadcasted all away contests via web-cast

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE & ACCOLADES
CAPITOL HILL January 26, 2007
Washington, DC
The Hill Newspaper “Staffer in the Spotlight”

ASHEVILLE SMOKE September/October 1999
Asheville, NC
United Hockey League Tryout Camp
1 of 3 goaltenders through pre-season schedule

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY 1995-1999
Villanova, PA
ACHA All-American Honorable Mention 1998-1999
ACHA Bob Johnson Award Nominee 1998-1999
ECAC Asa S. Bushnell Internship program nominee 1998
Hockey letter winner in former ECAC Div. III South 1996-1999
Big East Academic All-Star Team (soccer) 1995-1996

EAST CATHOLIC H.S. 1991-1995
Manchester, CT
Hartford Whaler Gordie Howe Scholarship Award Winner 1995
Captain ECHS hockey and soccer 1993-1994, 1994-1995
ECHS hockey MVP 1994-1995
Four year letter winner in hockey and soccer

RED LINE GOALERS MAKE THEIR MARK IN NEW ENGLAND

• Bethesda, MD native Michael Huber (’94) competed with the Capital District Hockey Night in Boston team this summer. Mike is a former Team Maryland AAA PeeWee goaler (2006-2007) and was the youngest tender on the team for the Capital District. Mike will be playing in New Hampshire for the 2007-2008 season.
• Katharyn Dembowski, Susquehanna Rapids 2006-2007 / New Jersey Lady Patriots 2007-2008, recently competed in the Chowder Cup and put up good numbers in the tournament. Katharyn pulled down a 40 save performance in a 3-1 game against Network Hockey Network Hockey that included a handful of Hockey East skaters. In the final contest Katharyn played half a game and only surrendered 1 goal in a 3-2 loss. Katharyn will be a high school junior for 2007-2008.

Dog Days of Summer are Upon Us

THE HEAT OF SUMMER IS HERE....but September is right around the corner. If you are not thinking about upcoming tryouts and the 2007-2008 season, it's time to do so. Bob DeGemmis of RedLine Hockey has begun work with the MYHA U14 goaltenders off-ice including agility, coordination, flexibility and fitness work.

Off-ice activities including minitennis, soccer tennis, wallball and other activities that include footwork, speed and hand-eye coordination are a staple of any off season routine. Most importantly, these activities are outside and fun!

For individual or small group off-ice training be sure to touch base with Bob at rdegem@hotmail.com to make arrangements while there's still time!