Coaching + Staff

Our program is led by a team of dedicated and experienced coaches who are passionate about developing young athletes both on and off the ice. Each coach brings a unique blend of professional experience, love for the game, and a commitment to fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth. Get to know the individuals who are shaping the future of our players, guiding them to reach their full potential while making the game of hockey fun and rewarding.

Our dedicated staff

Allyson Valyear
Manager PeeWee III TB
Amanda Fonda
Manager Squirt WNY
Andres Manamon
Head Coach Mite 8U
Brennan Briggs
Head Coach Squirt III
Brian McCarthy
Asst Coach Bantam III TB
Cassandra Englerth
Manager Squirt Empire
Colin Gibson
Coach Squirt Empire
Daniel Calkins
Coach Squirt WNY & Asst Coach Mite 8U
Dave Winters
Manager Bantam III
Doug Warren
Asst Coach Bantam III
Jill Patric
Manager PeeWee III TB
Jillian Titus
Manager Squirt WNY
Jim DeFreze
Head Coach Mite 8U & Asst Coach Squirt III
Jim Diehl
Coach Mite 8U
Kristie DeFreze
Manager Mite 8U & Squirt III
Kristine McCarthy
Manager Bantam III TB
Landin Pizzi
Asst Coach Bantam III TB
Leif Adams
Asst Coach Squirt Empire
Lindsay Webb
Manager Bantam Empire & Squirt Empire
Malorie Benjamin
Manager PeeWee III NTB
Matt Button
Asst Coach Bantam Empire
Melissa Winkler
Manager Midget 18U
Mike Bauer
Asst Coach Squirt WNY
Mike Jafari
Assist Coach PeeWee III TB
Mike Webb
Coach Bantam Empire
Mike Zybcczynski
Asst Coach PeeWee III NTB
Mitch Hamilton
Asst Coach PeeWee III NTB
Neil Winkler
Coach Midget 18U
Nick Harris
Coach PeeWee III TB
P.J. Maier
Coach PeeWee III NTB
Rick Messmer
Asst Coach Bantam III
Sean Akin
Asst Coach Bantam III
Stephanie Benson
Assist Coach Bantam Empire
Tim Sprague
Coach Bantam III TB
TJ Peca
Asst Coach Midget 18U & PeeWee III TB
Tom Jursted
Coach Bantam III