This is Giacalone’s second year with the Ridgebacks. In her power skating sessions, she works on technique, weight distribution, proper upper and lower body movements, edge work, backward & forward stride development, pivots, turns, crossovers acceleration and resistance training. She believes in mastering each skill, and then applying it to your game of hockey. Giacalone founded Scary Skate in 1985 and is lovingly known to all as "Scary Mary." Scary Skate is a technical power skating school that teaches hockey and ringette players from minor league to the pro's. Skary Skates' highly qualified head instructors teach camps, clinics, and classes throughout North America.