Our Team

Quantum Speed has an all-star team of elite skating instructors to ensure that your skater gets the individual attention and spot-on coaching, correction, and feedback required to skyrocket results in a short period of time.

The principles, Steffany Hanlen and Vanessa Hettinger, have a combined 40+ years of experience, including 15 years as skating coaches in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, LA Kings, and Florida Panthers. Over the past 10 years, they have worked with at least one player from every NHL team. Recently, five Quantum Speed graduates played on the World Junior Gold medal team. Steffany and Vanessa have worked with thousands of players, both male and female, including numerous associations, Junior A teams and the Canadian National Under 22 Female program. 

“Instructors were very enthusiastic and really seem to care that each student got better.”-Dave

“Great instructors, I really enjoyed their commitment to making the players better.”-Angela “Love the instructors!”-Noreen

“ I learned a ton. The teachers are nice and you feel safe asking questions”- Micheal - Kamloops, B.C.

Vanessa Hettinger - Master Instructor

• 2007 - Present Skating Coach, Edmonton Oil Kings, WHL Franchise
• 2007 - Present Skating Coach, Tri-City Americans, WHL Franchise
• 2005 - Present Master Instructor for Quantum Speed Certification Course, currently coaching skating coaches across North America
• 2003 - Present Master Instructor, Quantum Speed
• 2003 - Speaker at 'The International Hockey Skating Summit' in Livonia, Michigan
• 2002 - Present Head Instructor, Hanlen Consulting
• 2002 - Present Hockey Instructor, Donnan School and Vimy Ridge Academy in 'The Hockey Program'
• 2001 and 2002 Head Power Skating Instructor, Okanagan Hockey School
• 2000 Power Skating Instructor, 'Canadian Professional Hockey Schools,' 'Banff Hockey Academy,' 'Sylvan Lake Hockey School'
• 1999 - 2006 Canadian Athletic Club Junior Hockey, Captain
• 1998/99 University of Alberta Panda's Hockey
• 1998/99 'The Presence' Elite Hockey Conditioning Program
• 1996 - 2000 Apprenticeship with Steffany Hanlen
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Alberta
• NCCP/CHA Certification at Initiation and Coach Levels

Steffany Hanlen - Founder

• 2006 Olympic Performance Coach
• World Class Speaker and Seminar Leader
• Mental Performance Specialist for Quantum Speed High Performance Skating Systems
• Develops and Implements Champion Training Seminars across North America
• 16+ Years at the N.H.L. Level
• 2000 - 2005 St. Louis Blues
• 1991-2000 Edmonton Oilers
• 1981-1989 Head Power Skating Instructor, 'Okanagan Hockey Schools'
• Co-developer of Skate Canada's 'Canpowerskate'
• Co-founder NAPSA-North American Power Skating Association
• 1980-1986 U of A Physical Education, A.T.C. and Coaching
• Mentor Coach and Motivational Speaker