About the Wooster Oilers The Wooster Oilers are a junior hockey organization playing in the USPHL Premier League and based in Wooster, Ohio. The Oilers play their home games at Alice Noble Ice Arena. About Elite Junior Profiles Elite Junior Profiles was created by coach Paul Pechmann in partnership with Lane Houk, a marketing and software partner that powers our world-class technology, website and marketing efforts for EJP and our student-athletes using the platform to build a stellar online profile and using it to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive space of junior and college athletics and the college recruiting process. EJP also provides Student-Athlete public relations consulting along with parent/player advisory and mentoring services for those families looking for expert assistance navigating the youth to high school to college process for their student-athlete. EJP Student-Athlete Advisory services are for families who want to avoid the common pitfalls involved in amateur sports and highly competitive endeavors and for those who would like an objective, experienced advisor alongside the family and student-athlete in their development, performance and need to achieve and maintain a healthy school, sport and life balance.

About Coach Perry Wilson Coach Perry is a goaltending coach/consultant with the Windsor Spitfires hockey club which plays in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Wilson worked with the LaSalle Vipers from 2008 to 2015 — and was a member of the 2010 Sutherland Cup championship team. He's also spent time with Hockey Canada. In 2008, Perry became a Can-Fit-Pro Certified Trainer and began a private fitness practice in Windsor, Ontario. Lucky for Essex County, Perry is your go-to-guy for personal fitness! For 14 years Perry coached the University of Windsor Womens’ Hockey Team and has converted his skills as a coach to his fitness training and to his partnership with IN THE ZONE GOALIE SCHOOL (getinthezone.ca). Accolades: - Perry named as a speaker for the 2020 HOCKEY CANADA Virtual Goaltending Symposium - Perry was named goalie consultant for HOCKEY CANADA 2009-2010 for the Women's’ National 22 and under team. - Perry coached the LaSalle Vipers, men’s Junior B and they won the Sutherland Cup (top award). - 2012 U-18 World Championship Czech Republic - 2012 Senior Womens World Championship Burlington Vermont - 2013 Meco Cup Gold Medal https://elitejrprofiles.com/profiles/perry-wilson/ https://elitejrprofiles.com/press-releases/goalie-coach-perry-wilson-named-to-hockey-canadas-goaltending-symposium/ About Elite Junior Profiles Elite Junior Profiles was created by coach Paul Pechmann in partnership with Lane Houk, a marketing and software partner that powers our world-class technology, website and marketing efforts for EJP and our student-athletes using the platform to build a stellar online profile and using it to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive space of junior and college athletics and the college recruiting process. EJP also provides Student-Athlete public relations consulting along with parent/player advisory and mentoring services for those families looking for expert assistance navigating the youth to high school to college process for their student-athlete. EJP Student-Athlete Advisory services are for families who want to avoid the common pitfalls involved in amateur sports and highly competitive endeavors and for those who would like an objective, experienced advisor alongside the family and student-athlete in their development, performance and need to achieve and maintain a healthy school, sport and life balance.

About Coach Shaun Falzone Shaun Falzone, Head Coach of the Ducks in its first season of 2011-12, has gone on to establish himself as a coach and evaluator of talent at every level from youth hockey to the College club ranks, where he has enjoyed a great deal of success coaching teams that have reached and won National Championships. Falzone has shown himself to be a good recruiter. On the original Ducks team which was put together in the weeks between the 2010-11 and 2011-12 regular seasons, he used his contacts, then in Illinois to put together an immediately competitive team that included two of the top high school players from the previous season, Aiden Verbeke and Tyler Pecka. https://elitejrprofiles.com/profiles/... About Elite Junior Profiles Elite Junior Profiles was created by coach Paul Pechmann in partnership with Lane Houk, a marketing and software partner that powers our world-class technology, website and marketing efforts for EJP and our student-athletes using the platform to build a stellar online profile and using it to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive space of junior and college athletics and the college recruiting process. EJP also provides Student-Athlete public relations consulting along with parent/player advisory and mentoring services for those families looking for expert assistance navigating the youth to high school to college process for their student-athlete. EJP Student-Athlete Advisory services are for families who want to avoid the common pitfalls involved in amateur sports and highly competitive endeavors and for those who would like an objective, experienced advisor alongside the family and student-athlete in their development, performance and need to achieve and maintain a healthy school, sport and life balance.

About Coach Ian Michaelchuk Coach Michaelchuk is entering his 12th season as an Assistant Coach. Ian played for the Pioneers for 4 years(2003-2007), serving as an alternate captain in 2006-2007 when the program captured its first 25 win season. Ian graduated from WPU in 2007 with a degree in Finance, Management, and a minor in Professional Sales. After graduating, Ian coached the Cherry Hill Middle School program to a 14-6-1 record in 2007-2008. He then decided to join the WPU coaching staff as an assistant coach in 2008-2009. Ian has worked alongside Coach Ballance both on the bench and also focusing on player development since 2009-2010 when WPU won their first SECHL title. Since Ian joined the staff the Pioneers have gone 262-63-9, earning 9 auto-bids to the national tournament ('09,'10,'11,'12,'14,'15,'16,'17,'18) in 10 years, and capturing 6 SECHL Championships ('10,'11,'12,'13,'16,'18). Ian holds a USA Hockey - Level 4 Advanced Coaching Card and currently works as a Sales Manager. He also completed his MBA at William Paterson University. Team Accomplishments: 2010 SECHL Champions vs. Montclair State University2011 SECHL Champions vs. Siena College2012 SECHL Champions vs. Siena College2013 SECHL Champions vs. New York University2016 SECHL Champions vs. New York University 2018 SECHL Champions vs. RPI https://elitejrprofiles.com/profiles/ian-michaelchuck/ About Elite Junior Profiles Elite Junior Profiles was created by coach Paul Pechmann in partnership with Lane Houk, a marketing and software partner that powers our world-class technology, website and marketing efforts for EJP and our student-athletes using the platform to build a stellar online profile and using it to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive space of junior and college athletics and the college recruiting process. EJP also provides Student-Athlete public relations consulting along with parent/player advisory and mentoring services for those families looking for expert assistance navigating the youth to high school to college process for their student-athlete. EJP Student-Athlete Advisory services are for families who want to avoid the common pitfalls involved in amateur sports and highly competitive endeavors and for those who would like an objective, experienced advisor alongside the family and student-athlete in their development, performance and need to achieve and maintain a healthy school, sport and life balance.

About Coach Mike O'Grady Coach O'Grady began his coaching career in 2011 at John Carroll University where he served as an assistant coach for the ACHA Division I team while studying Exercise Science as an undergraduate.  Upon graduating in 2014, O'Grady took his talents to Mercyhurst University. He served as both a graduate assistant to the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute and an assistant coach to the Division I women's ice hockey team. After two seasons with Mercyhurst, O'Grady moved onto Division I University of Maine as an assistant coach where he focused on position-specific skill development, defensive management, recruiting, and team travel coordination. O'Grady took his first head coaching job in 2017 with Division III Nichols College. He led the Bison to a program-record 12 wins, as well as their first ever playoff win, in his first year. The following year, O'Grady led the team to an impressive 14-9-3 record. While at Nichols, he coached 16 student-athletes onto the Colonial Hockey Conference Academic team and hopes to continue this tradition of academic excellence at Chatham. About Elite Junior Profiles Elite Junior Profiles was created by coach Paul Pechmann in partnership with Lane Houk, a marketing and software partner that powers our world-class technology, website and marketing efforts for EJP and our student-athletes using the platform to build a stellar online profile and using it to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive space of junior and college athletics and the college recruiting process. EJP also provides Student-Athlete public relations consulting along with parent/player advisory and mentoring services for those families looking for expert assistance navigating the youth to high school to college process for their student-athlete. EJP Student-Athlete Advisory services are for families who want to avoid the common pitfalls involved in amateur sports and highly competitive endeavors and for those who would like an objective, experienced advisor alongside the family and student-athlete in their development, performance and need to achieve and maintain a healthy school, sport and life balance.

About Coach Tim Kyrkostas Tim enters his 4th season with the Islanders Hockey Club this season bringing to the Club a wealth of hockey knowledge and experience. During the years 2010 - 2016 Tim served as the Director of Hockey Operations for the Palm Beach Blackhawks Youth Travel Hockey Program & The Palm Beach Jr. Hawks USPHL program where he led the Hawks USPHL Elite Team to a 75-32-20 record over the last three seasons.  Coach Kyrkostas was a member of the 1996 NY Apple Core Junior B National Championship team and a member of the 2000 Norwich University Division III NCAA National Championship team from there was invited and participated in the Washington Capitals Rookie Camp in 2002. Coaching & Director Experience Skating & Skills Coach for the Florida Panthers, NHL 2006 season.Served as a Director of the South Florida Golden Wolves Travel Hockey Program (2007-2009)Previously coached the Florida Alliance U16 AAA & U18 AAA teams as well as serving as an assistant coach for the Florida Alliance 04’ PW AAA Elite Team which was the #1 ranked AAA Elite Team (2014-2015) Islanders Hockey Club Coaching Record Premier Record  2016-Present: 128 wins- 30 losses- 14 OTLNCDC Record to date: 31 wins- 18 losses - 4 OTL Tim has built a solid reputation for working hard, caring for all of his players and developing some outstanding players. Tim's alumni include Flyers Defenseman – Shane Gostisbehere, Yale National Champion Trent Ruffolo & NHL Top 20 pick in 2016 Jakob Chychrun. About Elite Junior Profiles Elite Junior Profiles was created by coach Paul Pechmann in partnership with Lane Houk, a marketing and software partner that powers our world-class technology, website and marketing efforts for EJP and our student-athletes using the platform to build a stellar online profile and using it to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive space of junior and college athletics and the college recruiting process. EJP also provides Student-Athlete public relations consulting along with parent/player advisory and mentoring services for those families looking for expert assistance navigating the youth to high school to college process for their student-athlete. EJP Student-Athlete Advisory services are for families who want to avoid the common pitfalls involved in amateur sports and highly competitive endeavors and for those who would like an objective, experienced advisor alongside the family and student-athlete in their development, performance and need to achieve and maintain a healthy school, sport and life balance.

About Taylor Wenczkowski University of New Hampshire forward Taylor Wenczkowski of Rochester on Wednesday was selected in the third round of the National Women's Hockey League draft. Wenczkowski recently wrapped up a breakout campaign in which she led UNH in scoring and earned third-team all-conference honors in Hockey East. Wenczkowski, the Wildcats' captain, and McManus were the wingers on UNH’s most proficient scoring line last season, with Wenczkowski tallying seven goals and 14 assists for 21 points, and McManus notching a team-high 27 points (17 goals, 10 assists). Wenczkowski lead the team in goals (20) and points (26). She led the team in shots on goal with 168, was second in shooting percentage and first among players with minimum 20 shots on goal. Wenczkowski led the team in game winning goals and powerplay goals with five in both categories and was in the four-way tie for team lead in game tying goals with one. Those goals alone contributed for 11 of the 23 points the team ended the season with for the conference. It was only one ahead of the UCONN Huskies for the ‘Cats to end sixth in the conference. She also recorded 14 blocked shots on the season. About Elite Junior Profiles Elite Junior Profiles was created by coach Paul Pechmann in partnership with Lane Houk, a marketing and software partner that powers our world-class technology, website and marketing efforts for EJP and our student-athletes using the platform to build a stellar online profile and using it to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive space of junior and college athletics and the college recruiting process. EJP also provides Student-Athlete public relations consulting along with parent/player advisory and mentoring services for those families looking for expert assistance navigating the youth to high school to college process for their student-athlete. EJP Student-Athlete Advisory services are for families who want to avoid the common pitfalls involved in amateur sports and highly competitive endeavors and for those who would like an objective, experienced advisor alongside the family and student-athlete in their development, performance and need to achieve and maintain a healthy school, sport and life balance.

About Dr. Kevin Willis | Mental Performance Coach Kevin Willis, aka, Dr. Dub, is a Sports Psychologist, Hockey Coach, Hockey Dad, and Hockey Fan. His passion for hockey and specifically the mental game of hockey comes from his obsession with wanting to understand how the 1980 Men's Olympic Hockey Team, made up of college kids, beat the best hockey team on the planet. To pursue his dream of becoming a Mental Toughness Coach in hockey he partnered with his mentor Dr. Saul Miller, author of the popular book titled Hockey Tough. Together, Dr. Miller and Dr. Willis worked to make the material of his book available online. Not only did they convert his coaching into online training, but they also interviewed players coaches and scouts from the NHL, AHL, ECHL, NCAA, and teams across Europe and they asked them to share their insight into what it takes to play hockey at the highest levels and we made that coaching available on the internet. About Elite Junior Profiles Elite Junior Profiles was created by coach Paul Pechmann in partnership with Lane Houk, a marketing and software partner that powers our world-class technology, website and marketing efforts for EJP and our student-athletes using the platform to build a stellar online profile and using it to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive space of junior and college athletics and the college recruiting process. EJP also provides Student-Athlete public relations consulting along with parent/player advisory and mentoring services for those families looking for expert assistance navigating the youth to high school to college process for their student-athlete. EJP Student-Athlete Advisory services are for families who want to avoid the common pitfalls involved in amateur sports and highly competitive endeavors and for those who would like an objective, experienced advisor alongside the family and student-athlete in their development, performance and need to achieve and maintain a healthy school, sport and life balance.

About Coach Kelly Marks Coach Kelly Marks is an experienced Field Hockey Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. She is currently the Varsity field hockey head coach for The Tatnall School. Coach Marks is also a member of the U.S. Women's National Development Team. World Championship Experience 9th - 2019 FIH Pro League (worldwide) Other Career Highlights 2020: Named to U.S. Women's National Development Team 2019: Joined the U.S. Women's National Team (May), Recorded first cap on June 15 against China 2019: Named to U.S. Women's National Development Squad, Netherlands Tour 2018: Named to U.S. Women's National Development Squad 2014: At Albany, Co-Vice Captain 2012: Named to the U.S. U-21 Women's National Team About Elite Junior Profiles Elite Junior Profiles was created by coach Paul Pechmann in partnership with Lane Houk, a marketing and software partner that powers our world-class technology, website and marketing efforts for EJP and our student-athletes using the platform to build a stellar online profile and using it to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive space of junior and college athletics and the college recruiting process. EJP also provides Student-Athlete public relations consulting along with parent/player advisory and mentoring services for those families looking for expert assistance navigating the youth to high school to college process for their student-athlete. EJP Student-Athlete Advisory services are for families who want to avoid the common pitfalls involved in amateur sports and highly competitive endeavors and for those who would like an objective, experienced advisor alongside the family and student-athlete in their development, performance and need to achieve and maintain a healthy school, sport and life balance.

About Coach Lincoln Flagg Coach Flagg has been coaching professionally for 30 years at both the Junior A and Youth hockey levels and it is his belief that hockey is a tool to teach life success lessons and to use to open doors to prep schools, colleges and universities that may not have been opened had the student/athlete not had hockey on their resume. He believes work ethic, character, the ability to be coached and to learn respect, accepting responsibility and becoming a role model are all key aspects he looks for in players of all ages. About Elite Junior Profiles Elite Junior Profiles was created by coach Paul Pechmann in partnership with Lane Houk, a marketing and software partner that powers our world-class technology, website and marketing efforts for EJP and our student-athletes using the platform to build a stellar online profile and using it to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive space of junior and college athletics and the college recruiting process. EJP also provides Student-Athlete public relations consulting along with parent/player advisory and mentoring services for those families looking for expert assistance navigating the youth to high school to college process for their student-athlete. EJP Student-Athlete Advisory services are for families who want to avoid the common pitfalls involved in amateur sports and highly competitive endeavors and for those who would like an objective, experienced advisor alongside the family and student-athlete in their development, performance and need to achieve and maintain a healthy school, sport and life balance.

In this episode of the Elite Junior Profiles Podcast, we dig in with head coach Mike Letizia of the Johnstown Tomahawks in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). Coach Letizia gives us some great insight into Tomahawks culture, recent successes and some golden nuggets of wisdom he learned from coaches growing up during his playing career. Coach Letizia gives both players and parents some great advice for the off-season and things to focus on in the recruiting process.