Legend

MARK MESSIER

Six-time Stanley Cup Champion

15-time NHL All-Star

Third all-time in NHL points

Hockey Hall of Fame inductee

Conn Smythe Trophy

Hart Memorial Trophy x2

Ted Lindsay Award x2

Only player in NHL history to captain two different franchises to a championship

And of course — the official referee for our instructional camp scrimmages

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Founder

DOUG MESSIER

Following a successful professional playing career of his own, Doug began a coaching legacy that would last a lifetime. Through prep school, junior, and professional ranks, he maintained an emphasis on skill development and the importance of character, while helping countless players reach the next level.

Founding the Messier International Hockey School in 1964, Doug offered kids around North America a chance to learn from the best. Today, Poppy is still an influential member of our day-to-day operations; we are proud to carry on his legacy and uphold the pillars on which our hockey school was built.

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The Esposito Brothers

  • LUKE ESPOSITO | F

    Director, Lead Instructor

    Now in his third season in the DEL (German Elite League) with Adler Mannheim, Luke has played over 440 professional games across Europe and North America. Before heading overseas, he spent six seasons in the AHL with the Edmonton Oilers’ and Detroit Red Wings’ affiliates.

    A 2012 graduate of Brunswick School, Luke played four years at Harvard University, winning two ECAC Championships and reaching the NCAA Frozen Four. Known for his elite hockey sense, Luke earned a reputation as a high-IQ, two-way forward trusted in every situation. Today, as our lead skills coach, he brings that same professionalism to his work with young players.

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  • MATTEO ESPOSITO | G

    Co-Director, Head Goaltending Coach

    Matteo graduated from Brunswick School in 2015 before moving to western Canada, where he played two seasons of Junior A in the BCHL and AJHL. He finished his career at Wesleyan University.

    A lifelong student of the position, Matteo has been coaching goaltenders for over a decade. Learning from Steve Valiquette and Nolan Schaefer, former NHL goalies and pioneers in modern goalie analytics and technique, Matteo brings a detail-driven, fundamentals-first approach to developing young goaltenders.

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  • MARK ESPOSITO | D

    Co-Director, Lead Instructor

    After graduating from Brunswick School in 2014 and playing two seasons for the Chilliwack Chiefs in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), Mark graduated from Amherst College in 2020.

    A reliable, defensive-minded blueliner, he earned a reputation for consistency, toughness, and leadership. Off the ice, Mark brings a detailed, team-first approach to instruction, helping players build strong fundamentals in power skating and defending.

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Lead Instructor

LYON MESSIER

Lyon Messier brings decades of experience to the ice as both a former professional defenseman and longtime coach. After developing in junior hockey across North America, he turned pro and won a Kelly Cup with the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Lyon transitioned into coaching and hockey operations, where he has spent the past 15 years guiding players toward the next level.

Currently, Lyon works with the Washington Little Caps organization and also runs his own program, Messier Selects. His coaching style is built on work ethic and discipline; he brings a special energy to our staff.

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Head of Scouting

PAUL MESSIER

The oldest of the four Messier children, Paul paved the way for Mark for much of their young lives. An elite junior hockey player in Western Canada, Paul turned pro after two years at Denver University. After four seasons of North American pro hockey, Paul ventured overseas to Germany, once again paving the way for later generations of nephews. A prolific goal scorer for the Adler Mannheim, he cemented himself as a fan favorite for the legendary club.

In the years since retirement, Paul helped Mark found Messier Management International and has also worked as a scout for the Edmonton Oilers organization. Today, Paul is an integral part of our staff, working as a talent evaluator and bench boss for our daily scrimmages.

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  • DOUGLAS MESSIER | F

    Lead Instructor

  • TYLER MESSIER | D

    Lead Instructor

Douglas and Tyler have been part of Messier International Hockey School since its resurrection in 2018. They have worked their way up from junior instructors and taken on bigger roles each summer. Now, they are lead instructors, working on the four fundamentals of hockey: skating, shooting, passing, and stick handling. They also assist in running goalie-specific training. In recent years, the two cousins have become key contributors on the administration and merchandise side of the business.