JACK NICKELS
Co-Founder
Jack is originally from the Chicagoland area, where he grew up climbing the ranks of the Illinois hockey ladder. He finished his time playing youth hockey with the Team Illinois AAA Hockey organization before embarking on a four-year junior hockey career that spanned from Alaska to Massachusetts, with most of his years spent in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). After juniors, Jack went on to play for and eventually Captain the Men's NCAA DIII Hockey Team at Milwaukee School of Engineering.
BRETT CALLAHAN
Co-Founder & Mentor
Brett is originally from the Chicagoland area where he grew up playing for the Chicago Mission and CYA AAA hockey organizations. Brett then went on to play four years of juniors, two years in the NAHL, and two years in the USPHL NCDC. After a successful junior hockey career, Brett went on to play NCAA DI hockey for American International College (AIC). During that time, Brett made several NCAA Tournament appearances. Along with team success, Brett went on to be the Captain of AIC in his final year of school.
RYAN NAUMOVSKI
Mentor
WILLIE KNIERIM
Mentor
Ryan is originally from the great state of Michigan where he grew up playing for Little Caesars AAA hockey program. Following youth hockey, Ryan went on to play two years in the NAHL and the USHL. After a successful junior career, Ryan went on to play NCAA DI hockey for Niagara University and Augustana University. In his final year of college hockey, Ryan was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award. Following his final year in college, Ryan moved onto the professional hockey and currently plays in the ECHL for the Kalamazoo Wings.
Willie is originally from the Chicagoland area where he grew up playing for the Chicago Mission AAA youth hockey program. Willie went on to play in the USHL for the Dubuque Fighting Saints for three seasons where he was an Alternate Captain his last season. Following his junior career, Willie went on to play NCAA DI hockey for Miami University and Arizona State University. After his college career, Willie moved on to the professional ranks in the ECHL. Willie is currently in his second full season in the ECHL playing for the Idaho Steelheads.
JOSH LUEDTKE
Mentor
Josh grew up playing high school hockey in Minnesota for Minnetonka High where he won a Minnesota State Championship. Following his time in high school, Josh went on to play for the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL for two seasons where he had the honor of captaining the team his second year. Josh eventually committed to St. Cloud State University to play NCAA DI Hockey in his home state of Minnesota. Josh was an assistant captain his junior year, and he is currently entering his senior season.