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NHL MEDIA GUIDE
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Peter Friesen - Head Athletic Trainer
Pete Friesen is in his eighth season with the organization as the team's Head Athletic Therapist / Strength and Conditioning Coach. Friesen is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Physical Therapist and Certified in both United States and Canada as an Athletic Trainer. He is responsible for the institution of training and dietary standards, preparation of rehabilitation programs and treatment of acute injuries.
In addition to his work with professional teams, Friesen has been associated with the Canadian Olympic and International programs for the last 19 seasons, including serving as the trainer for Team Canada during the 2000 World Championships in St. Petersburg. In his career he has been to eight Ice Hockey World Championships. Friesen has also advised six different Canadian programs including men's and women's ice hockey, field hockey, soccer, figure skating, softball, wrestling, gymnastics, and volleyball in preparation for their respective tournaments. Combining the different elements of each sport, Friesen strives to show athletes various ways of developing elements of their bodies in a true cross-training fashion.
A graduate of Bemidji State (MN) with bachelor's degrees in education and physical education, Friesen also earned a master's degree in sports medicine and physical therapy from the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to joining the Hurricanes, Friesen was the Head Trainer at both the University of Saskatchewan and then the University of Alberta. His positions at those two institutions provided an excellent opportunity to show his skills for his current position with the Hurricanes. Peter and his wife, Shelly, reside in Knightdale, North Carolina with their children, Jack (12), Chad (11) and Taylor (8). |
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Wally Tatomir - Head Equipment Manager
Wally Tatomir, Head Equipment Manager for the Carolina Hurricanes, is one of the most inventive equipment managers in the league. Tatomir holds a total of four patents on equipment used in the field, including two pieces that help precisely sharpen skates. They are the quick square and dial indicator for angle of deviation of skate blades. A skate blade finishing tool he invented, removes all skate burrs on blade edges leaving skate blade edges clean and smoothe for better mobility. In 1998, Tatomir invented "Eze-Out," an extractor for removing broken blades from aluminum, graphite/kevlar and composite shafts.
Tatomir has been in the equipment business for 30 years. Prior to joining the franchise as an equipment manager in 1994, Tatomir has also served as an equipment consultant for the Los Angeles Kings and the Detroit Red Wings. The Leamington, Ontario native spent many years working with the Windsor Spitfires and Detroit Junior Red Wings of the Ontario Hockey League and for Team Canada's National Junior team at the 1987 World Championships. Wally and his wife Constance reside in Raleigh, NC. |
Bob Gorman
Equipment Manager |
Doug Bennett
Asst. Athletic Trainer |
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