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Instructors...

Senior Instructor - Jeremy Bloomfield 
Jeremy is entering his fifth year as an on-ice instructor with Steel City Hockey and is looking forward to another exciting season. Jeremy has experience with the Toledo Storm (ECHL) and the Knoxville Ice Bears at the Pro Level. Jeremy played his junior hockey with the Mississauga Chargers (Jr. A) And his varsity hockey at Humber College (OCAA), where he was voted as a first team All Star in 2002-03.
Jeremy also played 3 seasons for the Brantford Blast of the Sr. AAA league where he won an Allan Cup (National Championship) in 2008. He currently plays for the Brantford Blast of the Sr. AAA league.

Senior Instructor - Bryan Hamm 
Bryan has been an on ice instructor for Steel City for the past four years. Bryan played for the Hamilton Kilty B's (Jr. A) From 1999-2000, the Peterborough Petes (OHL) 2000-2002 and the Erie Otters (OHL) 2002-2005. He was drafted by the Dallas Stars (NHL) in the 7th round in 2002. He also played for the Brantford Blast (Sr. AAA) where he won an Allan Cup (National Championship) in 2008. Currently the Head Coach of the Brantford Blast of the Sr. AAA league.

Senior Instructor - Mike Minard 
Mike Minard joins Steel City Hockey after playing 13 years professionally. He has played at every level (NHL, AHL, ECHL, CHL, and Europe). Mike was part of the Edmonton Oilers from 1996-2000 and with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2000-2004. 
Mike is a strong body within the community receiving several community service awards. He was twice the recipient of the AHL's Yannik Dupre award for his contribution to the community's Sick Children's Hospital, schools and hockey organizations in Hamilton and St. John's NFLD.
Mike has 16 years’ experience in running both player and goalie development programs and coaching. He is excited and looking forward to being part of the Steel City Team. Mike is currently the Goalie and Video Coach with the Portland Pirates of the AHL.

Senior Instructor - Ryan Healy 
Ryan has been an on ice instructor with Steel City for the past two years. From 1998-2000 Ryan played for Sault St. Marie (OHL) and the Oshawa Generals (OHL) in 2000-2001.
Ryan also played for the Brampton Capitals (Jr. A) In 2001-2002 and for three seasons with the Brantford Blast of the Sr. AAA league where he won an Allan Cup (National Championship) in 2008.
Ryan Currently plays for the Brantford Blast of the Sr. AAA league.

Assistant Instructor - Zak Rinaldo 
Zak has played 10 years at the AAA level and was drafted by the Toronto St. Mikes Majors (OHL) in the 3th round in 2006. Zak also played with the Hamilton Red Wings (Jr. A) 2006-2007, St. Mikes and London Knights (OHL) from 2007-2010.
Zak was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) in 2008.  Zak is currently playing with the Adirondack Phantoms of theAHL.

Assistant Instructor - BJ Caco 
BJ has 11 years hockey experience including eight years at the AAA level, 2 years of Jr., and eight years as an on ice instructor.

Assistant Instructor - Kelly Sabatine 
Kelly has had much success including 2005/06 Canadian National Aboriginal Champion, 2005 OFSAA Gold Medalist, 2005/07 Stoney Creek Jr. Sabers Intermediate AA, 2008 Canada Winter Games (Team Ontario) U-18. She has been a student of Steel City Hockey for eight years.

Assistant Instructor - Paige Thachuk 
Paige has four years’ experience of girls AA Rep hockey. She has also been a student of Steel City for four years. Paige played one year university hockey for Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. She is currently enrolled at Brock University.

On Ice Instructors: Myles Falasca, Mike Verticchio, David Ruberto, Marcus Ruberto