From High School Rinks to the NHL
John Curry
"He didn’t really change my style but as far as work ethic, even though I wasn’t being highly recruited, he gave me the confidence that, along with my high school coach, I needed to know that I could play at the Division 1 level."
Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Boston University, Taft School, Breck School
Aksel Reid
"Coach D has been my coach and mentor for 8 years and has helped me on and off the ice to find success at the High School, Junior, and now NCAA level. On top of his knowledge of the game and position, Coach Delianedis’ ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in my game has helped me hone my play by finding what works for me specifically. More than just a coach, I appreciate how he has been a role model for me off the ice, helping me grow as a person."
Hamilton College, Union College, Springfield Jr. Blues, Blake School
Andrew Rohkohl
"Coach Delianedis was a steady presence during my senior year when we won the state championship. He had a great eye for details that made a real difference in games. He’d remind me when it was the right time to play aggressively at the top of the crease, which opponents I needed to be especially aware of, and what offensive patterns the other team was showing. Having those reminders between periods helped me stay focused and confident, and they played a big role in some of the best performances of my career."
University of St. Thomas, Edina High School
Luke Greeley
"Inside the boards and out, Coach Delianedis transformed my game and my mindset to a level I never thought I could reach. Leadership, determination, and humility are just a few of the traits he displayed as my coach and that became distilled into who I am today."
Sandwich High School, Sandwich MA
Meet Dan Delianedis — Founder of Netminder Strong
Dan Delianedis has dedicated his life to goaltending as both a player and a coach. After competing at Colgate University (NCAA ECAC) and in professional leagues including the AHL and ECHL, he transitioned to coaching boys high school hockey in Minnesota, where he spent nearly two decades shaping some of the state’s top goaltenders.
Over 19 seasons, Dan helped coach teams to eight appearances at the MN State High School Boys Hockey Tournament, helping capture four championships. Some of his players went on to compete in the NHL, AHL, NCAA D1 & D3, DEL (Germany), USHL, and NAHL, with many earning All-American honors, championships, and even Olympic roster spots.
With Netminder Strong, Dan now focuses on helping goalie clients develop the mental resilience, confidence, and preparation needed to succeed at every level of the game.