NEXLEVEL HOCKEY Principal & owner, TIM MADSEN - BUFFALO, Ny
Tim Madsen has an extensive background touching many levels of hockey. He began coaching in the NAHL, winning a Robertson Cup as an Assistant Coach with the St. Louis Bandits in 2009. Tim advanced to the NCAA Division I level for 7 years at Niagara University. He earned the Associate Head Coaching title helping the Purple Eagles reach the NCAA Tournament in 2013. In 2016, Madsen was hired for the Head Coach role with the Minnesota Wilderness, bringing him back to the NAHL. In his 3 seasons in the league, Tim played a critical role in the advancement of over 60 players to the Division I & Division III levels. Prior to joining Nexlevel Hockey, Tim's final coaching stop was at NCAA D III and the St. Scholastica Saints of the NCHA, in Duluth, MN.
As a player, Madsen won a Minnesota State High School Championship with the Elk River Elks in 2001. Tim was selected #47 overall by the Tri City Storm of the United States Hockey League in the 2002 USHL Draft. From 2002-2004, Tim skated in the USHL with the both the Tri-City Storm & Waterloo Blackhawks. Madsen helped lead Waterloo to the 2004 Clark Cup National Championship. After a very successful High School and Junior Hockey career, Tim advanced to the NCAA D I level committing to Niagara University. Madsen earned his degree in Business Management as a student athlete from 2004-2008. In 2008, Madsen helped the Purple Eagles take home the CHA Championship earning a 2008 NCAA National Tournament bid.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
ZACK BARGY - President
Bargy is currently an Assistant Coach at Traverse City West USHS-MI. Zack is well known for spotting talent in Michigan. Bargy has also held scouting roles in the USHL, NAHL, & USPHL as well as consulting for Team Michigan (MDHL) with evaluations and team selection.
WRIGHTSTOWN, WISCONSIN
Matt jennings - player advisor
Jennings concluded his playing career with the Adirondack Thunder in the ECHL. Before Adirondack, he played at the University of Saint Thomas and was the first captain in the D1 era of the program. He also played three seasons at The Ohio State University as well as spending two years in the USHL and one in the NAHL.
DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
TIM CRONIN - player advisor
Cronin's playing career took off via the New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs. After winning two titles in three seasons with the New Hampshire Avalanche in the EHL, Tim committed to SUNY Brockport. Cronin is the 2nd all time point scorer with the Avs. Cronin returned back to the Avs as an assistant coach for the 23'-24' season
HUGO, MINNESOTA
Garrett Hendrickson - player advisor
Garrett is a former NCAA head coach with nearly a decade of coaching and recruiting experience across college and Jr A hockey. Known for his honesty, strong relationships, and extensive network throughout North American hockey, Garrett is passionate about helping players find the best fit on and off the ice
Grand Rapids, MI
Alec stewart - Player advisor
Stewart is currently an assistant coach at Biggby AAA. Alec played in the NAHL, SJHL, and NCDC. He has held scouting roles in the NAHL and SJHL.
Detroit, MI
Jack Arizo - Player advisor
Arizo is playing at Salve Regina NCAA D3 and played in the NCDC. He is the founder and operator of JAA Hockey. Jack is known for training dozens of high level players across the US.
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Mike suda - player advisor
Mike has a long history of training hockey players. 100+ players that have worked with Mike have reached D1 Hockey. Mike played his college hockey at The University of MN-Crookston. Mike then went to Czechia, and played for Sparta Prague Kunstruktiva Priha. Mikes son, Mike Jr just completed his first year in the ECHL.