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Staff Profiles
Camps/Clinics, Spring Teams and Summer Training Coaches and Staff
An outstanding group of coaches has been selected to lead the Mid-Atlantic Selects and Elite Advantage Hockey spring hockey teams as well as our summer hockey programs including Game Changer Summer Camps. The coaches are among the top in the region and bring a wealth of playing and coaching experience. A short bio on each coach is listed below.
(Coaches subject to change without notice)
Mike Shramek - General Manager
Mike is the President and Director of Hockey Operations for Tomorrow’s Ice, the Hockey Director for the Navy Youth Hockey program, and spent 16 years behind the bench as Head Coach for Calvert Hall College High School. While at CHC, Mike was named as a 2-time MAPHL Coach of the Year and has to most career wins in school history. Mike’s focus is geared toward keeping a team environment which will foster the positive development as both a person and a player. Mike earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Towson University where he also played defense for the ACHA Division 1 Tigers. While at TU, the Tigers were ranked in the top 10 and earned their first ever berth to the ACHA National Tournament. Mike is a USA Hockey Certified Hockey Director.
Ed Slusher - Hockey Director/Head Professional Instructor
Ed grew up in Bel Air, MD and started his playing career with the Baltimore Stars. He then moved on to play junior hockey in the MJHL for both the Central Penn Panthers and the Summerset Jr. Chill located in Pittsburgh. After playing in the MJHL he then moved on to play Junior “A” in both the NAHL and OPJHL. He is currently the Hockey Director at Ice World in Abingdon, MD and has been involved in player development at the rink for well over a decade. Ed is also the Head Coach for Towson University and is in an Assistant Coach at Fallston High School. Ed is a USA Hockey Certified Hockey Director.
Jason Slusher - Hockey Director/Professional Instructor
Jason, who grew up in Bel Air, MD has an extraordinary hockey background, including serving as an Asst. Teaching Professional for Tomorrow's Ice and the Mid-Atlantic Selects. Jason enjoyed a great Prep careeer ar South Kent in Connecticut followed by an All-ECAC stint at Lebanon Valley College. Shortly thereafter he was selected to play professionally for the Rio Grande Valley in the Central Professional Hockey league and more recently the Trenton Titans of the highly competetive ECHL. Jason is a coach and skills instructor with Navy Youth Hockey as well as an Assistant Coach for Towson University. Jason is a USA Hockey Certified Hockey Director.
Bryan Canter - Professional Instructor/Goalies/DTC
A native of Baltimore, Bryan plays professionally for Viking HC in Sweden. Bryan has playing experience at the NCAA and ACHA levels. Prior to his NCAA life, Bryan had success playing in the Jr ranks for such teams as the Florida Everblades, East Coast Eagles, Frederick Freeze, and the Kalkaska Rhinos. Bryan had also worked as part of the Wolfe Goalie Development team and has toured with Future Pros goalie prospects school. Bryan joined the Tomorrow's Ice staff in 2012. Additionally, Bryan is the Founder and President of Defending the Crease Goaltending.
Jeremy Snyder - Professional Instructor
Jeremy, who grew up in Lansdale, PA playing for the Hatfield Ice Dogs until 15U, before transitioning Tier 1 hockey with the Valley Forge Minutemen for 16U and 18U. He then continued his career playing for Towson University. Jeremy was named to the second team All-ECHA his Sophomore year, and then named to the First team All-ECHA his Junior and Senior years. Jeremy finished his playing career in 2018, with the most points by a defenseman in Towson University history, and is in the top 15 in ACHA D1 history. Jeremy then transitioned to coaching as an Assistant for Tomorrow’s Ice 13U and 14U TIDP teams for the 2018-2019 season. He is also involved in skill development for the Junior Blue Hens organization as well as a coach with the Mid-Atlantic Selects.
Goaltender Development
Professional goalie training provided by Defending the Crease and/or Wolfe Hockey Development.
Other Coaches
***Players will be trained by and have access to the coaches listed above as well as some of the other outstanding area coaches listed below:
Dave Jones
Jim Karrenbauer
Terry Coffman
Matt Fleming
Andy Yancone
Nick Schiavone
Ryan Dieter
Matt Curtin
Jake Snyder
Casey Jendras
Jake Miske
Stephan Blount
Niko Vonakis
MARK sergi
Katie Clelland
Joe Hall
Jim Candleana
Jim McGroarty
bobby Jones
...and others!
(Coaches/Instructors subject to change at any time without notice)
Girls Gotta Play Summer Camp Coaches and Staff
Along with several of our coaches listed above our Girls Gotta Play Summer camp will also include the following coaches adding to our high level staff of elite hockey instructors.
(Coaches subject to change without notice)
COACH BIOGRAPHIES
JIM MCGROARTY
HEAD COACH/COACHING DIRECTOR - DE Jr. Blue Hens
Player Development DIRECTOR - DE Patriots
MATT FLEMING
HEAD COACH/COACHING DIRECTOR - NAVY YOUTH HOCKEY
More to come!
Additional Instructors and Hockey Leadership to be Announced Soon
More Info Coming
OTHER GIRLS GOTTA PLAY COACHES and Support INCLUDE:
BELA NOYLE
CAITLYN DAHUT
SARAH VENUTI
ED SLUSHER
JASON SLUSHER
PAUL KANSLER
TOWSON UNIVERSITY PLAYERS
(Coaches/Instructors subject to change at any time without notice)
