• Head Coach - Tom Ward

Tom is beginning his third season as Head Coach at Slippery Rock University. Ward brings a wealth of experience and an understanding of what it takes to win as both a coach and former player. A native of St. Paul Minnesota, his first coaching stint was in 1973 for the Mendota Heights Traveling Midgets who won the league championship that year. He was the assistant coach and scout from 1975 - 1978 for the St. Paul Borson Junior Bruins. Tom has coached at the amateur level, mites thru midgets 'AAA' Tier I travel. He has also been head coach of two local area high school teams. The North Allegheny Tigers Varsity squad which finished the 2001-2002 as season champions and the following season for the Seneca Valley Raiders Varsity squad. Tom currently holds a  Masters Level in the USA Hockey's training program. He resides in Wexford, Pa with his wife Kathy. 

Cell:724-816-2791
Email: tomward@tshockey.com

• Assistant Coach - Bill Snyder

Bill is beginning his third season as an assistant coach at Slippery Rock University. He played up thru Midget Tier I travel in 1974 for the Sewickley Sharks and was part of the North Allegheny High School Varsity squad for the 1975 - 1976 season which won the city of Pittsburgh Championship and runner up in the State finals. He has coached squirt thru Midget travel for the Pittsburgh Hornets Tier I. He currently holds a Level Four certification in the USA Hockey's training program. He resides in Cranberry Township, Pa with his wife Laura. Bill has four children and one grandchild.

Cell: 724-713-1519
Email: snyderki@nauticom.net

• Assistant Coach -  Phil Snyder

Phil is entering his 2nd season as an assistant coach at Slippery Rock University. Phil is a graduate of Seneca Valley High School. He played amateur level hockey and assisted the Pittsburgh Hornets organization thru the midget level.  He works part-time in the family business. He enjoys walleye fishing in Erie, Pa and can be found on the water when not on the ice.

Cell: 724-816-2979
Email:phil@rockhockey.com

• Assistant Coach -  OPEN

We are currently looking for an assitant coach for the upcoming season. If interested, please email or call one of the coaches or email your information to: recruitment@rockhockey.com

• Strength & Conditioning Coach -  Nick Sonski

Nick is currently a Senior at Slippery Rock University. He is pursuing an Exercise Science Major with a Minor in Business Marketing. Nick played soccer at SRU his freshman year, since then he has been their strength and conditioning coach. He has committed his expertise to help the hockey club this season. He works with the team twice a week leading them through dry land training and agility drills. He will also implement a strength and weight lifting program for the team. Nick resides in Camp Hill, Pa which is approximately 5 miles outside of Harrisburg, Pa. He attended Cedar Cliff High School and played 4 years Varsity Soccer and 3 Years varsity Ice Hockey. In his Junior year (2002) his hockey team made it to the Semi-Finals of the Flyers Cup. He hopes to be attending Graduate School for Physical therapy in the near future.

Email:nas6961@sru.edu

• Treasurer - Dan McIntyre

Dan is entering his second year as treasurer and is responsible for the overall financial viability of the team. He oversees the game day operations and makes all of the travel arrangements and purchasing for the club.

Email:dmcintyre@graciano.com

• Student Advisor - Cathy Brinjak

Cathy is on the faculty at Slippery Rock University and is responsible for the players academic well being and eligibility. 

• Game Day Operations

Music - Announcing - Jason Lawson

Scorekeeper - John Preffer

Time Keeper - Bernie Meyers 

H20 - The Girls