Coaches
2025 Spring Coaching Line Up
Nate Eminger
Boys 18U
- Goalie, Concordia University NCAA D3 2016-2019
- Goalie Coach, 10+ Years
- Head Coach, Milwaukee Power NA3HL 2019-2020
- Assistant Coach, Concordia University NCAA D3 2020-Current
Shay Klitzke
Hockey Director/Boys 16U
- Forward, Concordia University NCAA D3 2010-2012
- Three Sport College Athlete, Hockey, Football, Golf
- Owner & Trainer, The Breakaway Program
- On-Ice Director, Ozaukee Youth Hockey 2024-Current
- Head Coach, Concordia University ACHA D2 2022-Current
- NCHL Conference Coach of the Year
- Coached Two National Tournament Appearances, Two All-Americans, Two National Players of the Year
Connor Doyle
Boys 10U & 14U
Playing Career
- Florida Jr. Eels
- Concordia Wisconsin ACHA (2019-2023)
Coaching Career
- Playerz Choice Head Trainer (2021-2023)
- Playerz Choice Spring Hockey 12U-18U (2023)
- The Breakaway Program Spring 14U (2022)
- Head Coach, WEHL 16U (2024)
- Assistant Coach, Concordia ACHA (Current)
- Head Coach, Ozaukee Ice Dogs Peewee A (Current)
Sawyer Wirsing
Boys 12U
Playing Career
- Thorton Academy; Captain, Travis Roy Award Finalist, CJ Maksut Award Winner, 2x 1st All-State
- Vermont Lumberjacks (EHLP/EHL); All-star, Forward of the Year
- Concordia University; Exercise Physiology Major, NCHA Star of the Week Jan 2024
Coaching Career
- Atlantic Coach Hockey, Skills/Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Scorers Edge Hockey, Skills/Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Wisconsin Elite Hockey League, 14U Assistant Coach
- Ozaukee Youth Hockey, Skills Coach
Stu Landy
Girls 14U
- Head Coach, Wisconsin Elite Hockey League 16U Girls, 2019-Present
- Assistant Coach, Cedarburg High School Varsity Boys, 2011-2016 & 2022-Present
- Head Coach, Wisconsin Girls College Showcase Team (STL), 2022
- Head Coach, Milwaukee Phoenix Girls 19U (Nationals), 2021
- Head Coach, Ozaukee Peewee A, 2019-2023
- Assistant Coach, Milwaukee Jr Admirals Girls 14U/16U, 2016-2018
- Assistant Coach, Ozaukee Bantam A, 2009-2010
Lilly Accola
Playing Career
- Blackcats youth 2010-2016
- Blackcats Travel team 2016-2019
- U14 Nationals 2nd place Spring 2017
- U16 Nationals 2nd place Spring 2019
- U18 Wisconsin Selects 2019-2020
- St. Croix Valley Fusion 2016-2020
- Big Rivers Conference Champions 2019-2020
- St. Croix Valley Fusion Captain 2019-2020
- Marian University Women’s Hockey 2020-2024
- Marian University Women’s Hockey Captain 2023-2024
- Kohlman Cup 2011 minors/majors March-April 2023 & 2024
- March Breakaway Tournament, U12 girls March 2023 & 2024
- Independent Cup, U16 girls May 2023
- WAHA 12U Girls Development Camp August 2023 & July 2024
- WEHL Southeast U14 girls Fall 2023
- WEHL Southeast U18 girls Fall 2024
Amanda Bauer
- Concordia University WI 2021-Current
- Assistant Captain 2023-Current
- Team Wisconsin 2019-2021
- Wisconsin Selects 2018
- Cap City Cougars 2017-2021
- Captain 2021
- Ozaukee Ice Center Elite Camp (6U-High School)
- Powerskating
Chris Donovan
General Manager/Coach
More Coaching Bios to Come...
2020 Spring Coaches
Stu Landy
2009-2001
- Ozaukee Bantam A Assistant Coach
2011-2016
- Cedarburg JV Head Coach
- Cedarburg Varsity Assistant Coach
2016-2018
- Milwaukee Junior Admirals U14/U16 Girls Assistant Coach
2019
- WEHL U16 Girls Head Coach
2019-2020
- Ozaukee Peewee A Head Coach
2019 Spring Coaches
Zach Gaynor- Head Coach, Marian University NCAA D3
Matt Berger- Assistant Coach, Marian University NCAA D3
Tanner Burton- Assistant Coach/Player, Milano Rossoblu AlpsHL
Nate Eminger- Head Coach, OYHA Bantam A; Goalie Coach
Brandon Bayer- Former Captain Concordia University NCAA D3; Asst Coach Germantown Ice Bears Varsity
Andy Parrott- Former Player Concordia Unversity NCAA D3; Long-time Phoenix Coach
2018 Spring Team Coaching Line Up
JASEN WISE- Head Coach U14
Coaching: Concordia University Wisconsin
2012 – Present: Head Coach Men’s Hockey
2016 School Record 3 wins vs. Nationally Ranked Teams
2016 School Record 11 Wins
2016 School Record 4 weeks R.V. in national polls
2014 School Record 14 All-Academic Team Members
2014 School Record 10 Wins
2014 R.V. nationally for first time in school history
Coaching: Marian University
2004 – 2012: Head Coach Men’s Hockey and Men’s Golf
2011 Ranked #15 nationally for first time in school history
2010 Conference Coach of the Year Men’s Hockey
2010 School Record 18 conference wins
2010 School Record 20 overall wins
2009 School Record 14 All-Academic Team Members
2008 Conference Coach of the Year Men’s Hockey
2004 Conference Coach of the Year Men’s Golf
2004 Conference Tournament Champions Men’s Golf
Playing College: NCAA DIII
1994 – 96: University of St. Thomas, Coach Terry Skrypek
Team Captain 1996
Team Player Award 1995 and 1996
MIAC Regular Season Champions 1995
1992 – 94: Rochester Institute of Technology, Coach Eric Hoffberg
Conference Tournament Champions 1994
NCAA Tournament Appearance 1994
Assistant Captain 1994
Most Dedicated Player Award 1993
Playing Junior’s: USHL
1991 – 92: Rochester Mustangs, Coach Mark Kauffman
Dubuque Fighting Saints, Coach Cary Eades
Assistant Captain Rochester Mustangs 1992
1990 – 91: Dubuque Fighting Saints, Coach John Hill
National Tournament Appearance 1991
TANNER BURTON- Boys U16 Head Coach
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Professional (2014-2017)
- AHL (Alps Hockey League) – S.G. Cortina Hafro (08/2016 – 04/2017)
- ECHL – Wheeling Nailers (02/15 - 03/16)
- ECHL – Brampton Beast (12/14 - 01/15)
- SPHL - Louisiana Ice Gators (03/14 – 02/15)
Amateur (2006-2014)
- NCHA- Marian University Sabres (08/10 - 03/14)
- GMHL- Algoma Avalanche Jr. A (08/09- 04/10)
- NOJHL-Blind River Beavers Jr. A (08/06 - 04/09)
- Sault Major Hockey Association – Northside Toyota (08/04- 04/06)
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- Assistant Coach – Concordia University Wisconsin NCAA D3 (08/17 – Present)
- Head Coach – Concordia University Wisconsin ACHA D2 (08/17 – Present)
- NCAA D3/ACHA D2 Recruiting (08/17 – Present)
- Head Summer Skills Instructor – Wisconsin Elite Hockey League (06/17 – Present)
- Assistant Coach – U16 Wisconsin Elite Hockey League (07/17 – Present)
- Assistant Coach – Soo Jr. Greyhounds Peewee AA Boys (2016)
- Temporary Assistant Coach - Louisiana Ice Gators SPHL (2016)
- Volunteer Coach – Sault Ste. Marie Wildcats AA Girls (2005 – 2010)
- Omicioli Skills & Drills Hockey Instructor (2014)
OFFICIATING EXPERIENCE
- OCHL Men’s League (10/17 – Present)
- Fond du Lac Men’s League (10/10 – 02/14)
- Sault Major Hockey Association (09/02 – 04/06)
- Sault Minor Hockey Association (09/00 – 04/02)
BRANDON BAYER- Boys U18 Head Coach
2017 Milwaukee Phoenix Spring AAA Coaching Lineup
Jasen Wise- Head Coach U14
Coaching: Concordia University Wisconsin
2012 – Present: Head Coach Men’s Hockey
2016 School Record 3 wins vs. Nationally Ranked Teams
2016 School Record 11 Wins
2016 School Record 4 weeks R.V. in national polls
2014 School Record 14 All-Academic Team Members
2014 School Record 10 Wins
2014 R.V. nationally for first time in school history
Coaching: Marian University
2004 – 2012: Head Coach Men’s Hockey and Men’s Golf
2011 Ranked #15 nationally for first time in school history
2010 Conference Coach of the Year Men’s Hockey
2010 School Record 18 conference wins
2010 School Record 20 overall wins
2009 School Record 14 All-Academic Team Members
2008 Conference Coach of the Year Men’s Hockey
2004 Conference Coach of the Year Men’s Golf
2004 Conference Tournament Champions Men’s Golf
Playing College: NCAA DIII
1994 – 96: University of St. Thomas, Coach Terry Skrypek
Team Captain 1996
Team Player Award 1995 and 1996
MIAC Regular Season Champions 1995
1992 – 94: Rochester Institute of Technology, Coach Eric Hoffberg
Conference Tournament Champions 1994
NCAA Tournament Appearance 1994
Assistant Captain 1994
Most Dedicated Player Award 1993
Playing Junior’s: USHL
1991 – 92: Rochester Mustangs, Coach Mark Kauffman
Dubuque Fighting Saints, Coach Cary Eades
Assistant Captain Rochester Mustangs 1992
1990 – 91: Dubuque Fighting Saints, Coach John Hill
National Tournament Appearance 1991
Zach Gaynor- Head Coach U18 and U16
- Associate Head Coach, Concordia University Men NCAA DIII
- Former Player, Marian University NCAA DIII
Andy Parrott- Assistant Coach U16 and U18
- Green Bay United High School (Senior Captain)
- Troy Eagles (Metropolitain Junior Hockey League, Asst Captain)
- Hudson Crusaders (MNJHL)
- Concordia University WI (NCAA D3)
- Concordia Univeristy JV Co-Head Coach
- Milwaukee Phoenix Spring U16 AA
- Milwaukee Phoenix U16 Before/After Co-Head Coach
- OIC Summer Elite High School Camp Coach
2016 Milwaukee Phoenix Spring AAA Coaching Lineup
Zach Gaynor- Head Coach U18 and U16
- Associate Head Coach, Concordia University Men NCAA DIII
- Former Player, Marian University NCAA DIII
Steve Fabiilli- Girls U16/U19 Head Coach
- Current Head Coach, Concordia University Women
- Former 9-year Head Coach, Northland University Men
- Starting Goalie, Canisius College (2001 Male Athlete of the Year)
John Mitchell- Assistant Coach Boys 16U and 18U
- Former Player, University of Wisconsin (2006 National Champion)
- 8-year Professional Player, AHL and ECHL
- Assistant Coach, Team Wisconsin U18
Andy Parrott- Assistant Coach U16 and U18
- Green Bay United High School (Senior Captain)
- Troy Eagles (Metropolitain Junior Hockey League, Asst Captain)
- Hudson Crusaders (MNJHL)
- Concordia University WI (NCAA D3)
- Concordia Univeristy JV Co-Head Coach
- Milwaukee Phoenix Spring U16 AA
- Milwaukee Phoenix U16 Before/After Co-Head Coach
- OIC Summer Elite High School Camp Coach
Brandon Bayer- Assistant Coach U18
- Former Captain, Concordia University Wisconsin
- General Manager, Kettle Moraine Ice Center
- Assistant Coach, Milwaukee Jr Admirals 2004
- 5-year Ozaukee Elite Camp Coach
- Private Skills Coach
Buster Hebda- Head Coach 2002
- Current Captain, Concordia University Wisconsin
- Head Coach 2015, Milwaukee Phoenix 2005
- Lead Coach, OIC Elite Youth Camps
- NAHL Player, Bismarck Bobcats & Minot Minotauros
- Private Skills Coach
Nick Szalacinski- Head Coach 2003
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2nd year as Assistant Coach for Arrowhead High School Varsity Hockey Team
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Director of Skill Development for Arrowhead Youth Hockey Association
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Played Junior hockey in the NAHL, EJHL, NA3HL
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Owner of Hockey Factor LLC offering private skating/hockey lessons, skills training, and off ice training
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Team Captain, Arrowhead's 2009 State Championship team, 1st team all conference and 1st team all state (WEHL) honors.
- Arrowhead High School: Former Team Captain, Classic 8 Conference Champion
- Cleveland Lumberjacks (NA3HL): Former Captain
- Pembroke Lumberkings (CJHL)
- Marian University (NCAA DIII): Former Captain
Brian Berger- Assistant Coach 2004
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Arrowhead High School: State Champion, 2-time 1st Team All State, Team Captain
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Team Wisconsin: Team Captain
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NA3HL: Cleveland Lumberjacks
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NAHL: Janesville Jets and Chicago Hitmen
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Marian University: All Freshman Team, All Conference Team, Team Captain
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Professional Player: Louisiana Ice Gators (SPHL)
Before/After 2014-15 Coaches
Michael Johnson
Eagle River, Alaska
Playing
2004-2006 Junior A -North American Hockey League, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
2006-2008 NCAA Division I - Atlantic Hockey, Air Force Academy
2008-2010 NCAA Division III - Midwest Collegiate Hockey Assoc, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Coaching
2005-06 Squirt Tier I AAA Fairbanks Arctic Lions Assistant Coach
2012-14 Bantam A Ozaukee Ice Dogs Assistant Coach
2013 Midget Minor U16 AAA Milwaukee Phoenix Spring Hockey Head Coach
2013-14 Midget Minor U16 Tier II Milwaukee Phoenix Before/After Head Coach
Jake Furey
Andy Parrott
Playing Career
2003-2007 Green Bay United High School (Senior Captain)
2007-2008 Troy Eagles (Metropolitain Junior Hockey League, Asst Captain)
2008-2009 Hudson Crusaders (MNJHL)
2009-2012 Concordia University WI (NCAA D3)
Coaching Career
2013-2014 Concordia Univeristy JV Co-Head Coach
2014 Milwaukee Phoenix Spring U16 AA
2013-2014 OIC Summer Elite High School Camp Coach
Andy Parrott
Ryan Richmond
Ryan Richmond
BS, CPT
Originally from Portage, Indiana, Richmond grew up playing roller hockey. He later transitioned into ice hockey, excelling quickly through the ranks. Richmond left his senior year of high school to play juniors in Albany, New York for the Troy Eagles, formerly Hudson Valley Eagles (MJHL). After one season, Richmond moved on to play Junior A for the Toledo Cherokee (CSHL). After two years, left Toledo to pursue his collegiate career. After being recruited by Tony Hrkac, Richmond made his way to Concordia University Wisconsin. He spent two years playing NCAA hockey before having to step down due to long-term injury complications.
Richmond began coaching at CUW after stepping down from his playing career. He worked with both CUW’s NCAA team as well as the newly developed JV team. Richmond then took the head coaching position for the CUW JV program in its second season. While coaching CUW JV, they had an impressive 26-6-4 record in two seasons.
Richmond has his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology from Concordia University Wisconsin. Richmond is a Certified Personal Trainer and works as a Performance Coach at Parisi Speed School at Form & Fitness in Grafton, Wisconsin. He plans on obtaining his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification this year.
Richmond has spent two years working with the Milwaukee Phoenix both as a coach on-ice and as the off-ice coordinator. He also is a coach at OIC Elite Summer Hockey Camps.