A product of the US National Program, Jordan Pearce brings a wealth of knowledge to the O-Town staff. Pearce signed an NHL contract with the Detroit Red Wings after a stellar senior year at the University of Notre Dame in which he posted a 1.67 GAA and .931 save percentage on his way to receiving an NCAA Senior Class 1^st Team All-American Accolade. He capped his career off as a member of the 2013 Calder Cup champion Grand Rapids Griffins.

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Matt played NCAA Division 1 hockey for two years at Bentley University and ACHA Division 1 hockey for two years at Penn State University. He was the pro skills instructor for Quest Hockey for 10+ years, training youth, junior, college, and pro hockey players. 

One of the most respected and renowned power skating coaches in the world, Marianne has over 35 years of power skating experience.  Marianne has been a power skating consultant for five NHL teams – the Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Steve skated in over 750 professional hockey games across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, UHL and EBEL, becoming a Stanley Cup champion in 2016 with the Pittsburgh Penguins. A three year letterman at Lake Superior State University, Steve was a mainstay on the blue line, dressing in 113 games for the Lakers.

Erik played NCAA Division 1 hockey for the University of Notre Dame, and professional hockey in the NHL & AHL from 2009–2020. His career included stints with the Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Dallas Stars, and a Calder Cup championship with the Binghamton Senators.

Christian played NCAA Division 1 hockey for 4 years for the University of Notre Dame. He went on to play professional hockey in the NHL & AHL for 7 years, including time with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2009–2011. He also represented Team USA in the 2010 World Championships.

Michael played goaltender since the age of 6, including a year of Junior C, two years of Junior B, and two years of Division III college hockey at the University of Central Florida. He has over 8 years experience as a goaltending coach.

Kenny McCudden is considered a pioneer of the ever-expanding skills development movement at the NHL level. In his second year with the Washington Capitals, he spent eight years in Columbus with the Blue Jackets and 16 with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.