New York Islanders Trevor Gillies credits Bernie Cassell for Improved skills
Feb. 9, 2011
In 12 games this season, Gillies has averaged 2:09 on the ice, taken 28 penalty minutes and recorded two shots on net. While he may not receive the most ice time, Gillies is determined to try his hardest and make the best of every shift he plays.
“He’s shooting the puck a little quicker off his stride,” said Islanders Skills Development Coach Bernie Cassell. “There’s not that hesitation. He’s setting the puck up a little bit quicker so he’s able to snap it because here you need to get it to the net as quickly as possible and he’s doing a better job at that.”
Much of that improvement is from all the extra skills training that Gillies has been putting in on the ice 23 minutes before every practice and after practice to work with Cassell. He’s always working hard, even after the whistle blows to end the game.
“I love working with Bernie,” Gillies said. “I wish I had somebody like that helping me when I was younger. So it’s real nice and it’s pretty cool that the Islanders have that resource for any of us who want to use him, but I plan on taking advantage of it and everyday that he’s here, I’ll be out there with him.”
Feb. 9, 2011
In 12 games this season, Gillies has averaged 2:09 on the ice, taken 28 penalty minutes and recorded two shots on net. While he may not receive the most ice time, Gillies is determined to try his hardest and make the best of every shift he plays.
“He’s shooting the puck a little quicker off his stride,” said Islanders Skills Development Coach Bernie Cassell. “There’s not that hesitation. He’s setting the puck up a little bit quicker so he’s able to snap it because here you need to get it to the net as quickly as possible and he’s doing a better job at that.”
Much of that improvement is from all the extra skills training that Gillies has been putting in on the ice 23 minutes before every practice and after practice to work with Cassell. He’s always working hard, even after the whistle blows to end the game.
“I love working with Bernie,” Gillies said. “I wish I had somebody like that helping me when I was younger. So it’s real nice and it’s pretty cool that the Islanders have that resource for any of us who want to use him, but I plan on taking advantage of it and everyday that he’s here, I’ll be out there with him.”