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 MCHA Player of the Year). He played 5 professional seasons in the SPHL, ECHL, & CHL. Terry (Marian Athletic Hall of Fame '16) is a former Minot Minotauros & Minnesota Wilderness Goaltending Coach in the NAHL.
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.
TWIN CITIES, MINNESOTA
TONY MICHEL
Michel, well known in hockey circles in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, is a Co-Founder and Owner of Da Beauty League which rosters many NHL & Minor Professional players. Tony's son, Nick Michel, is a Sophomore at St. John's in the MIAC.
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.
ANDOVER, MINNESOTA
MIKE McCREARY
Mike is a former on ice official, who spent over 20 years on in various leagues including (AHL, NCAA, OHL, USHL). Since, Mike has turned his focus to Hockey Operations working as a scout in the NAHL based out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
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.
RED DEER, ALBERTA
ZANE STEEVES
Steeves is in his third professional season, this year in the Southern Professional Hockey League with the Evansville Thunderbolts. Steeves also spent time is Sweden following his NCAA career with the St. Scholastica Saints ('20, Finance & Data Analytics).