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2026 Teams and Coaches

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We offer a comprehensive travel hockey program with teams at every age and skill level, including AAA, AA, Tier I Girls, and Tier II Girls. For more information about our travel teams, please visit our Contact Us page; or contact 9U-12U Director Ryan Gage at ; or 13U-18U Director Mike Napieralski at ; or Girls Director Scott McDonald at .

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AAA Tier I Travel Teams

Team NameAge GroupBirth YearLevelCoach NameContact CoachMore Info
9U AAA9U2017AAAMike Andzel
Ryan Gage		Contact CoachClick Here
10U AAA10U2016AAAMichael DiPaola
Chuck Dossier
Al Barton		Contact CoachClick Here
11U AAA11U2015AAAAustin Szczesniak *Contact CoachClick Here
12U AAA TB12U2014AAANick RawdenContact CoachClick Here
13O AAA TB13U2013AAAHC Ryan Gage
AC Jody Gage		Contact CoachClick Here
14U AAA TB14U2012AAATim FinkeContact CoachClick Here
16U AAA TB16U2010AAAAlex Economides *Contact CoachClick Here
18U AAA TB18U2009 & 2008AAAShawn WilkinsContact CoachClick Here

** Indicates a non-parent coach

Please note that we are not fielding a 15O AAA team in 2026-27 as part of our broader collaboration with Rochester Coalition and Rochester Aces.

AA Tier II Travel Teams

Team NameAge GroupBirth YearLevelHead CoachContact CoachMore Info
9U AA19U2017AARyan LaShomb
Chris Bayer		Contact CoachClick Here
9U AA29U2017AADan JamesContact CoachClick Here
10U AA110U2016AAMatt Tweedle
Mike Ferreri		Contact CoachClick Here
10U AA210U2016AANick HartContact CoachClick Here
11U AA111U2015AAJustin McCarthyContact CoachClick Here
11U AA211U2015AAWally RickardContact CoachClick Here
12U AA112U2014AAMark PelligraContact CoachClick Here
12U AA212U2014AAKevin AllisonContact CoachClick Here
13U AA113U2013AAKC BurrittContact CoachClick Here
13U AA213U2013AAMichael CarboneContact CoachClick Here
14U AA114U2012AAMichael Ferreri
KC Burritt		Contact CoachClick Here
14U AA214U2012AAAdam BurnhamContact CoachClick Here
14U AA Mixed14U2012 & 2013AAPhil RuppClick Here
15U AA115U2011AAJoel Johnson
Dan Reed		Contact CoachClick Here
15U AA215U2011AAGreg WickerContact CoachClick Here
15U AA315U2011AATim AuerhahnContact CoachClick Here
16U AA116U2010AASteve Bottoni
Austin Szczesniak		Contact CoachClick Here
16U AA216U2010AAJeff Renelt
Dustin Muroski		Contact CoachClick Here
15/16U AA Mixed16U2010 & 2011AAPaul MertzClick Here
18U AA118U2009 & 2008AAJason SimmonsContact CoachClick Here
18U AA218U2009 & 2008AAPat HarringtonContact CoachClick Here
18U AA318U2009 & 2008AAMichael CarboneContact CoachClick Here

Girls Only Teams

TeamAge GroupBirth YearLevelHead CoachContact UsMore Info
10U Girls 10U2016 - 2017TBDMitch StephensContact CoachClick Here
12U Girls NTB12U2014 - 2015TBDJeff ToporContact CoachClick Here
12U Girls Tier I TB12U2014 - 2015Tier I TBMitch Stephens
Trevor Sousa		Contact CoachClick Here
14U Girls Tier I TB14U2012 - 2013Tier I TBMatt MangContact CoachClick Here
14U Girls Tier II14U2012 - 2013Tier IINate VanKouwenbergContact CoachClick Here
16U Girls Tier I TB16U2010 - 2011Tier I TBBob DiNicolaContact CoachClick Here
16U Girls Tier II16U2010 - 2011Tier IIPeter PouthierContact CoachClick Here
19U Girls Tier I TB19U2007 - 2009Tier I TBStephen Gionta
Scott McDonald		Contact CoachClick Here

8U Mite Teams

We plan to field several 8U Mite teams next season, offering young players a great start in their hockey journey. Our program will include at least one Red Level team that will compete in full ice games, plus 3-5 white level teams and 3-5 blue level teams . Player evaluations for the 2026-2027 season will be held at the Rochester Ice Center. Complete evaluation details cane found below.

Visit our 8U Mite Program page for more information or send your questions to Pat Curran (), 8U Mite Director.

Team NameAge GroupBirth YearLevelCoachContact Info
8U Red8U2018RedDale LagonContact Coach
7U Red8U2019Red/White
8U White8U2018-2020White
8U White8U2018-2020White
8U White8U2018-2020White
8U White8U2018-2020White
8U Blue8U2018-2020Blue
8U Blue8U2018-2020Blue
8U Blue8U2018-2020Blue
8U Blue8U2018-2020Blue

House Teams

The Jr. Amerks proudly field multiple House teams across all age groups, including 10U Squirts, 12U Peewee, 14U Bantam, and 18U Midget, providing plenty of opportunities for players to enjoy the game of hockey. Evaluations will be held for all age groups, and every player who attends will be placed on a team. Be part of an exciting and competitive hockey experience! Evaluations will be held on March 23 and 24 for 10U and 12U; April 20 and 21 for 14U and 18U.

For questions please contact House Directors Krista Nolan ( )    and Jon Nixon   ( )

Team NameAge GroupBirth YearLevel
10U 110U Squirt2017-2016House
10U 210U Squirt2017-2016House
10U 310U Squirt2017-2016House
10U 410U Squirt2017-2016House
10U 510U Squirt2017-2016House
12U 112U Peewee2015-2014House
12U 212U Peewee2015-2014House
12U 312U Peewee2015-2014House
12U 412U Peewee2015-2014House
14U 114U Bantam2013-2012House
14U 214U Bantam2013-2012House
14U 314U Bantam2013-2012House
18U 118U Midget2011-2008House
18U 218U Midget2011-2008House