About ELEV802
Our Mission
ELEV802 exists for one reason, and that is to constantly challenge and lead individuals to achieve the highest level of performance on and off the ice. We provide a safe environment for players to train and learn from professional players and coaches. Our goal is to reach as many players as possible, nationwide, by teaming up with other former professional players and staff.
ELEV802 Team
PETER LENES
Owner
plenes@elev802.com
(802) 881-3468
One of the most exciting players to watch wherever he played, Peter is fresh off of a 10 year professional hockey career having played 3 seasons between the American Hockey League and the East Coast Hockey League, where he was an ECHL All-Star. Peter then enjoyed a great career playing the following 7 seasons in both Denmark and Austria.
Prior to his professional career, Peter was one of the first Vermonters ever selected to the US Under-16 Team to represent the USA at the World Championships. Peter followed that up with 1 season in the USHL and 4 seasons at the University of Vermont ‘05-09’ where he quickly became a fan favorite. He earned Hockey East Rookie of the Week Honors 3 times as a freshman, led the team in goals as a junior, and was a Hobey Baker candidate his senior season while being selected to the 2009 College Hockey All-Skills Team. He also helped the Catamounts reach their first NCAA Frozen Four since the Martin St. Louis/Eric Perrin era. To cap off his college career, Peter was voted to the Hockey East Fan Favorite All Decade Team.
Peter has built a following with his individualized hockey training during his off-seasons every summer in Vermont, and looks to continue building on that at ELEV802. He brings a high energy for every client, and is extremely excited to pass down his knowledge and love for the game to the next generation of young hockey players.
SCOTT GOMEZ
Co-Owner
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Scott Gomez began playing hockey after his dad, Carlos, took him to a hockey game in his hometown of Anchorage, Alaska. Hockey took hold of Gomez and propelled him to the National Hockey League. At 18, he was a highly coveted, first round draft pick for the New Jersey Devils.
Scott has the distinction of being the first Alaskan to play in the NHL and as his career took off many regarded him as the first Hispanic star in the NHL. The son of a Mexican and Colombian, he is unique in a sport with little Hispanic representation.
Finding success and respect at all levels of the sport, his off ice efforts in philanthropy have also gained respect and admiration of many. The Scott Gomez Foundation, is a pillar in the anchorage community, granting opportunities to underprivileged youth through the sport of hockey.
Scott Gomez played in 149 Stanley Cup Playoff games with 29 Goals and 72 Assists. His decorated career in the NHL lasted 16 seasons and he retired in 2016.
KEVIN SALINAS
Head Skills Coach
Kevin Salinas serves as ELEV802’s Head Skills Coach, bringing elite-level training and development expertise to players of all ages Salinas has varied experience coaching Division I and Division III college hockey. He spent the 2023-2024 season as an assistant coach with Division I Women’s Hockey Saint. Michael’s College. During the 2022-23 season he was an assistant coach with the USPHL’s Dells Ducks. Salinas was an assistant coach for the Lawrence women’s hockey program during its first two seasons in 2020-21 and 2021-22. Prior to Lawrence, Salinas spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the New England College women’s hockey team.
As a player, Salinas spent time at Aurora when the school was an ACHA school and on the team’s first NCAA Division III squad in 2014-15.
Salinas earned a bachelor’s degree in fitness and health promotion from Aurora in 2017 before completing his master’s degree in business administration at New England College in 2019.
Kyle Haskins
Skills Coach
Kyle Haskins is a Head Skills Coach at Elev802, known for his dynamic approach to player development across all ages and skill levels. A former pro, Kyle played in the ECHL with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits following a collegiate career that included two seasons at Canisius College and three seasons at Michigan State University. Prior to that, he developed his game in the highly competitive USHL. Kyle brings a wealth of playing experience and a well-rounded skill set to the Elev802 team, specializing in all aspects of skill development.