Meet our Instructors
Andrew Shorkey
General Manager
Graduated from McGill University with a BSc in Physiology and a minor in Economics, Andrew was the winner of the Ivan Tennant Award for the top academic high school player in the OHL. From 2005-2007, he played for the Owen Sound Attack in the OHL. Previously the manager of NTR Richmond Hill for 5 years, Andrew is currently an OMHA and GTHL AA/AAA coach. As a high level skills instructor, he is the head coach for CCIHA, and has coached internationally multiple times.
Ben Alavie
Manager & Lead Instructor
Ben Alavie has been the manager of NTR Newmarket for the past four years. Ben graduated from York University with a degree in Psychology focusing on Sport Psychology. Ben was a AAA Head and Assistant Coach for the Richmond Hill Coyotes organization for seven years. Previous to this, between 2007-2010 he played for the Brampton Battalion in the OHL.
Kyle Bishop
Power Skating and Skills
Kyle is currently entering his 5th year of coaching at the AAA level and has been an on ice instructor for various development companies over the last 10 years. Prior to coaching Kyle had a very successful tenure in the NOJHL winning a league championship in 2014 with Kirkland Lake JR. A. Following his Junior years, Kyle received a hockey scholarship to Lindenwood University just outside St. Louis, MO, where he assisted his team to the National championship tournament 3 out of his 4 seasons there. Kyle received his BA in Business Administration with an emphasis in Sport Management and a Minor in Marketing.
Margo Huen
Learn to Skate
Margo graduated from York University with a BFA in Dance Education and continued her studies at Seneca College for Business Marketing. Margo was a competitive figure skater for many years, representing Nova Scotia in Ice Dance. Margo was previously the Manager and Head Learn to Skate Instructor at NTR Richmond Hill as well as a Head Instructor for the City of Markham. Overall, Margo has 12+ years of Learn to Skate experience.
Allison Baxter
Learn to Skate
Allison is a Gold Medalist figure skater who has over 5 years of NTR Learn to Skate experience. She has 15 years of coaching experience with figure skating and power skating, including the Powertech Powerskating School. Allison is a York University graduate with a BA in English. Continuing her education she graduated from Lakehead University from the BEd program. Allison is an experienced OCT certified teacher with the YRDSB. As well, she has 7 years of experience in children's recreational programs with the King township.
Greg Redquest
Goaltending Director
Greg brings 30+ years of coaching experience to his 22nd year as the NTR Head Goalie Instructor. He works with a wide skill range, from beginner goalies to National Team athletes such as the Barrie Colts and York University OUA. Currently Greg is the head goalie coach for 2011 OHL Championship team, Owen Sound Attack. Previously playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Oshawa Generals, Greg was an OHL All-Star goalie and the first goalie selected in the 1976 draft. His goalies have won the Dave Pinkney Trophy twice and the CHL Goalie of the Year for 3 times.