Mitchell Stephens

Tampa Bay Lighting "2-time" Stanley Cup Winner

Currenting playing with Detroit Red Wings

"I owe all the credit in the world to Mary Giacalone and the Scary Skate staff for the countless privates and sessions over the past 10 years that have no doubt made me a better skater and a better hockey player. In the modern game in order to be successful you have to strong on your feet and be able to skate.

The amazing sessions push you outside your comfort zone and also teach you to be as efficient as possible to maximize your abilities. Scary Skate is by far the best skating program."

Ty Dellandrea

1st round pick to Dallas -13th over all

"“Ever since I started working with Mary Giacalone & the Scary Skate team, I have not only improved my skating tremendously but it has also made me into a better player, as skating is one of the most important skills in the game. Going into my OHL draft year was a big summer with Mary, and she deserves all the credit for turning my skating around. The staffs hard work, dedication, and care for the individual player is outstanding and I can”t thank them enough."

Justin Danforth

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Canada Gold medal winner - Spengler Cup winner

"Scary Skate (Mary) has been a great experience for me, that I've had the pleasure being apart of over the last 12 years. It has been an essential part of my success as a hockey player, and has continued to develop each and every aspect of my game. Mary and Justin are both very professional and outstanding at providing the necessary tools for their students to reach the next level. I would recommend Scary Skate to whomever looks to gain that much needed edge on their opponents."

Ethan Cardwell

Barrie Colts OHL - 4th round draft pick to San Jose Sharks

"I’d like to thank Mary Giacalone and the scary skate staff for the countless hours they have put into helping me improve my craft over the years. I give Mary and her team all the credit for making me the skater I am today. I started at scary skate when I was only 8 years old, as skating begin to prove so important in the game of hockey and all of the private’s over the years have given me an edge over my competition. Scary skate breaks you down as a skater and really works hard on turning your weakness’s into strengths. Without a doubt I can say Mary and her crew are the best in the business."

Joel Ward

San Jose Sharks - NHL - Henderson Silver Knights AHL Coach

"I started skating with Mary before I played in the NHL and the lessons have really helped me move on to that next level of skating. Skating is one of the biggest parts of the game and all players need to continually work on it if they are to compete at the highest levels. I would recommend Mary’s program to everyone.  Mary Giacalone and her  scaryskate staff will impact your skating."

Bryan Bickell

Chicago Blackhawks- Carolina Hurricanes NHL

"Scary Skate has been a huge part of my career. From my early years to now they have helped me to become the player I am today. Their hard work, knowledge and dedication to the sport of hockey is second to none. Anyone looking to take the next step, I highly recommend Scary Skate!"

Jen Wakefield

Hockey Canada - IIHF- Sweden

"I have been skating with Scary Mary since I was in elementary school and continue to work with her every summer to prepare for the following season. I feel a significant difference in my skating ability —straight away speed, edges, tight turns— that translates into confidence on the ice.

The way Scary Mary breaks down the fundamentals of skating is one of her many strengths and allows me to fully grasp and utilize all the concepts she teaches. She continuously pushes me out of my comfort zone and has been a huge impact on my hockey career."

George Burnette

Head Coach/General Manager Guelph Storm OHL

"I have had a long working relationship with Mary Giacalone. She has been the power skating coach for the different OHL teams that I have coached over the years. She works not only with our team as a group, but often taking individuals players aside and working one on one with them. She is highly respected by all our staff and players.

Mary provides a technical element to our teams skating sessions. Her workouts are a great alternative that our players look forward to. Any one hoping to reach that next level will defiantly benefit from Mary’s power skating sessions."

Marco Rosa

Asiago HC Italy-National Team

"In college, skating was a huge part of the game and became even more important as my career has gone on. I started with Mary going in to my first season of NCAA. With the right technique through the repetition of many Scary Skates, and working with Mary I was able to generate more speed & power with minimal effort and have been able to play hockey at an elite/pro level for over 16 years."

Mike Kostka

NHL/ Skellefteå AIK Swedish League

"The emphasis on skating in hockey continues to be at the forefront of the evolution of the game. With that being said, Mary and her team of instructors have worked diligently with me over the years to help take my game to the next level. Her ability to identify weaknesses and improve upon them has been an integral part of my success as a collegiate and professional player. For her time and dedication I am forever grateful!

Scary Skate's Wall of Fame

The list below includes past, present and future professional and amateur hockey players from across Canada and the United States.