OUR STAFF
MATT SMITH- PRESIDENT/HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Matt is the current Owner of Matt Smith Goaltending Inc. which was created in 2009. At just 26 years of age, Smith enters his fifth season as the goaltending coach of the Guelph Storm (OHL). A combination of youth and passion allow for Smith to easily relate and push his students to higher levels. Matt has been fortunate enough to take the ice with multiple NHL and professional goaltending coaches in which he attributes his outlook towards the position. He is rapidly gaining a reputation for success both at the OHL and Minor Hockey levels.
In July of 2012 Smith would join the Guelph Storm organization and would have an immediate impact. In his first season starting goaltender Garret Sparks would set a franchise record in wins (36) and Shutouts (7) a long side being named team MVP, CHL Goaltender of the month twice, winning IIHF World Junior Gold, and signing an NHL contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In the 2013-14 season the success would continue with starter Justin Nichols coming just one win shy of Spark's previous record with 35 wins on the season. Nichols would also be named OHL goaltender of the month twice. Backup goaltender Matt Mancina would win the D.W. 'Minty' Award for top rookie goaltender and be named CHL goaltender of the week in December. That same season the Storm would go onto win the Hamilton Spectator Trophy (regular season champions) and the J.F. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL Champions for only the third time in franchise history.
In 2014-15 starting goaltender Justin Nichols would be named the team MVP and set a new franchise record, becoming the only goaltender is Guelph Storm history to have back to back 30+ win seasons.
Prior to coaching in the OHL, Smith coached junior B in Guelph for a single season where starter Colin Furlong would win League MVP honors and sign an OHL contract with the Kingston Frontenacs.
Currently Matt works with numerous NHL, OHL, and Junior Prospects throughout North America and is quickly becoming one of the most well respected goaltending coaches in southwestern Ontario.
He also works as a goaltender mentor for 5 different minor hockey organizations.
Smith has played at the Junior B, Teir II, OHL, and CIS levels. As a player he would win a Sutherland Cup with the Elmira Sugar Kings and an OHL Championship in 2008 with the Kitchener Rangers. Smith also played a single season with the Guelph Gryphons(OUA) where he would earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.
In July of 2012 Smith would join the Guelph Storm organization and would have an immediate impact. In his first season starting goaltender Garret Sparks would set a franchise record in wins (36) and Shutouts (7) a long side being named team MVP, CHL Goaltender of the month twice, winning IIHF World Junior Gold, and signing an NHL contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In the 2013-14 season the success would continue with starter Justin Nichols coming just one win shy of Spark's previous record with 35 wins on the season. Nichols would also be named OHL goaltender of the month twice. Backup goaltender Matt Mancina would win the D.W. 'Minty' Award for top rookie goaltender and be named CHL goaltender of the week in December. That same season the Storm would go onto win the Hamilton Spectator Trophy (regular season champions) and the J.F. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL Champions for only the third time in franchise history.
In 2014-15 starting goaltender Justin Nichols would be named the team MVP and set a new franchise record, becoming the only goaltender is Guelph Storm history to have back to back 30+ win seasons.
Prior to coaching in the OHL, Smith coached junior B in Guelph for a single season where starter Colin Furlong would win League MVP honors and sign an OHL contract with the Kingston Frontenacs.
Currently Matt works with numerous NHL, OHL, and Junior Prospects throughout North America and is quickly becoming one of the most well respected goaltending coaches in southwestern Ontario.
He also works as a goaltender mentor for 5 different minor hockey organizations.
Smith has played at the Junior B, Teir II, OHL, and CIS levels. As a player he would win a Sutherland Cup with the Elmira Sugar Kings and an OHL Championship in 2008 with the Kitchener Rangers. Smith also played a single season with the Guelph Gryphons(OUA) where he would earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.
KEATON HARTIGAN- SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
Keaton joins our staff as a full time instructor at MSGI. He currently is the goalending coach for the Waterloo Siskins (GOJHL) where in his first season the team with make a Cherry Cup final appearance. Hartigan retired from playing in 2014 with professional playing experience in Rapid City (CHL) and Herentals HYC (Netherlands).. Prior to playing professional Keaton played 4 years at the University of Waterloo.
Keaton grew up in Kitchener where he would play AAA hockey in the Kitchener Minor Hockey Association. In junior Hartigan would spend time with the Kitchener Dutchmen where he would win the team MVP in 2006 and finish his Junior career with the Georgetown Raiders (OJHL) before joining the CIS. ranks.
Keaton grew up in Kitchener where he would play AAA hockey in the Kitchener Minor Hockey Association. In junior Hartigan would spend time with the Kitchener Dutchmen where he would win the team MVP in 2006 and finish his Junior career with the Georgetown Raiders (OJHL) before joining the CIS. ranks.
RYAN DANIELS- SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
Ryan enters his second season with the Matt Smith Goaltending team. He is currently in his first season as the goaltending coach of the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots (OJHL). After a successful playing career which saw Ryan drafted in the 5th Round by the Ottawa Senators in 2006. He has focused on coaching and mentoring students. Ryan's knowledge gathered from playing professional hockey allow him to push his goaltenders to the next level of hockey.
As a player Ryan had a 5 year OHL career which saw him split time between Saginaw and Peterborough respectively. During his time in both organization he would play over 150 OHL games. After his OHL career Ryan would play for Wilfred Laurier University where he would named the Team MVP 3 consecutive years and the CIS Player of the Year in 2011. After he finished his degree at Laurier Ryan would play professional in the ECHL and CHL.
Ryan Primarily works on Saturday Mornings at the training centre a long with Association Clinics and Summer Camps.
As a player Ryan had a 5 year OHL career which saw him split time between Saginaw and Peterborough respectively. During his time in both organization he would play over 150 OHL games. After his OHL career Ryan would play for Wilfred Laurier University where he would named the Team MVP 3 consecutive years and the CIS Player of the Year in 2011. After he finished his degree at Laurier Ryan would play professional in the ECHL and CHL.
Ryan Primarily works on Saturday Mornings at the training centre a long with Association Clinics and Summer Camps.
