NEXLEVEL HOCKEY PRESIDENT, TIM MADSEN - BUFFALO, NEW YORK
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.
DULUTH, MINNESOTA
TERRY DUNBAR
Dunbar (Marian University '04) backstopped the Sabres to two MCHA titles & Harris Cups (2004 Conference Player of the Year). After 5 pro seasons in the SPHL, ECHL, & CHL, Terry (Marian Athletic Hall of Fame '16) coached with the Minot Minotauros & Minnesota Wilderness NAHL & UWS Yellowjackets NCAA DIII.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
ZACH BARGY
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.
DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
TIM CRONIN
Cronin 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 Av's.
WESTERN CANADA
MIKE NOLAN
Mike Nolan played four seasons for St. Scholastica NCAA DIII following a 3 year Junior career with the Fresno Monsters. After receiving NCHA All-Academic honors twice and graduating with a BS in Finance, Nolan signed his first pro contract with Morzine-Avoriaz Penguins in France.
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA
JOHN BRUNO
Bruno has decades of experience as a player, coach, GM, President, & Owner. John spent time with both the Buffalo Blades and Buffalo Stars of the GOJHL after four State Championships with the Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles.
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
mark shroyer
Shroyer played Junior with the Fresno Monsters and NCAA DIII at Castleton University NEHC ('22 Sports Management). Mark just won a league Championship with the Morzine-Avoriaz Penguins in France. Shroyer led the league for Defenseman in Goals.
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
ALEX KALUZNY
Alex started his hockey career in a player development role at Canisius College (NCAA D1). From there, he went on to serve in full-time coaching capacities at the ACHA, and NCAA D3 Levels. Alex brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Nexlevel Team.