Coach Mike is a seasoned veteran in the world of hockey, with over three decades of experience in playing, officiating, and coaching. He is a proud Rochester native, who developed his passion for the sport while playing in the Rochester Youth Hockey program and shining as a standout player at Greece High School. Mike continued his playing career with the Rochester Junior Americans of the Golden Horseshoe Junior B Canadian Hockey League and culminated his time on the ice with four successful years at Kent State University, where he served as team captain and was recognized as a league all-star.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Coach Mike transitioned his focus to officiating and spent over 10 years in the USA Hockey Development Program. He earned a reputation as a skilled official, working NCAA Division I and Division III games for ECAC and Atlantic Hockey, and even officiated several IIHF tournaments, including the 2006 ECAC West DIII Championship game.
Retiring from officiating in 2013, Coach Mike has worked with every age group between mites and midgets as head coach or assistant coach. He has dedicated himself to developing the skills of young hockey players, specializing in powerskating and skill development. He has served as the Director of Travel Hockey for players aged 8U-12U and is the lead coach for the Jr. Amerks American Development Model (ADM) program.
Coach Mike currently resides in Fairport with his wife Julie and their three hockey-loving sons, Jack, Matthew, and Dan.
Season Overview:
- Split-season team with 40+ games including tournaments
- High school friendly pre/post split season schedule
- Member of Western New York Amateur Hockey League (WNYAHL)
- 3-Day Training Camp in August at Rochester Ice Center
- Two team practices per week (Full ice)
- One Skills clinics by RIC Academy & NAHL Jr. Amerks every other week
- Goaltender clinics by New Edge School of Goaltending throughout the season
- Off-ice training with Next Level Strength and Conditioning
- Team building and community service events