ARCTIC FOXES
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
2025-26 SEASON COACHING
SKILLS
RMU HOCKEY SKATING DIRECTOR AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH: Marianne Watkins
COACHING CAREER:
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A native of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, she received her start in power skating coaching with her hometown Peterborough PETES Major JR A team, along with the Oshawa Generals and Windsor Spitfires of the OHL.
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With over 30 years of coaching experience in North America and Europe, Marianne has worked at every level of the game from beginner through NAHL, USHL, OHL, NCAA, AHL, NHL
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Skating consultant for 5 NHL teams...Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
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She is known as a great communicator and one of the most technically updated and sought-after coaches in the game.
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Inducted into her hometown, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada - Sports Hall of Fame 2020
SKILLS
LEAD SKILLS INSTRUCTOR: Grant Springer
COACHING/PLAYING CAREER:
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Skills Instructor for JT Miller (New York Rangers)
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Chatham University NCAA D3 Skills Coach
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Coached Jr. A Youngstown (USHL Youngstown Phantoms)
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Drafted by Oshawa Generals (OHL)
18U-1 (AA) TEAM
HEAD COACH: Dave Roebuck
COACHING CAREER:
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Entering 2nd season as Foxes 18U-AA head coach
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Foxes BY10 Assistant Coach (2023-25)
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Rebellion BY07 Assistant Coach (2021-2023)
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RMU NCAA D1 Assistant Video Coordinator (2020-21)
2025-26 SEASON EXPECTATIONS:
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PAHL AA & National Bound
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40+ Games (PAHL, Indpendent, Tournaments)
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1-2 Practices Per Week (PIHL Friendly Schedule)
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Scheduled Film Review
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Player Development Meetings
2024-25 ACCOLADES:
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Qualified for MidAm Tournament
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3-1 at Pittsburgh SuperSeries Showcase
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Runner-Up at Niagara Pucktoberfest
PLAYING CAREER:
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RMU ACHA D1
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Middlesex Bears (Ind. Juniors)
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Wyoming Seminary Prep
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Wilkes-Barre Jr Penguins
16U-1 (AA) TEAM
HEAD COACH: Josh Schreckengost
COACHING CAREER:
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Entering 2nd Season as Foxes 16U-AA Head Coach
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Viper Stars 16U-AA Head Coach (2023-24)
2025-26 SEASON EXPECTATIONS:
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PAHL AA & National Bound
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40+ Games (PAHL, Independent, Tournaments)
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1-2 Practices Per Week (PIHL Friendly Schedule)
2024-25 ACCOLADES:
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Foxes 16U-1 qualified for PAHL AA for first times since 2020-21 season
PLAYING CAREER:
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Armstrong Arrows (PAHL AA)
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Freeport Varsity
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It’s About The Warrior Hockey Team
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10-Years Active Duty Marine Corps.
14U-1 (AA) BY11 TEAM
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH: Ben Hartman
COACHING CAREER:
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Entering 3rd Season as Foxes BY11 Associate Head Coach
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West Allegheny Middle School Head Coach (2022-2024)
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RMU Selects Assistant Coach (2020-2022)
2025-26 SEASON EXPECTATIONS:
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PAHL 14U-AA Major & National Bound
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50+ Games (PAHL, Independent, Tournaments)
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2-3 Practices Per Week
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Dryland Training Program & Scheduled Film Review
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Player Development Meetings
2024-25 ACCOLADES:
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Big Bear: Early Bear Tournament Champions (Oxford, OH)
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Utica Comets Cup Tournament Champions (Utica, NY)
PLAYING CAREER:
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Pitt ACHA
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SHAHA (PAHL AA)
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Mt. Lebanon (PAHL AA)
BY12 TEAM
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH: Dave Thomas
COACHING CAREER:
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Entering 4th Season with Foxes Organization
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Foxes BY12 Assistant Coach (2024-25)
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Foxes 14U-1 & 12U-1 Head Coach (2023-24)
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Foxes 12U-2 Coach (2022-23, PAHL Champions)
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RMU Selects Head Coach (2019-2023)
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USA Hockey Level 4 Coach
2025-26 SEASON EXPECTATIONS:
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45+ Games (PAHL, Independent, Tournaments)
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2-3 Practices Per Week
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Scheduled Dryland & Film Sessions
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PAHL AA-Minor
BY12 TEAM
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH: Brayden Krek
PLAYING CAREER:
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West Allegheny Varsity
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Arctic Foxes (PAHL)
2025-26 SEASON EXPECTATIONS:
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45+ Games (PAHL, Independent, Tournaments)
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2-3 Practices Per Week
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Scheduled Dryland & Film Sessions
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PAHL AA-Minor
BY13 TEAM
HEAD COACH: Jared Maxin
COACHING CAREER:
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Moon Middle School 14U Head Coach (2025-26)
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Moon Middle School 14U Ass. Coach (2022-25, 2X PIHL Champions)
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Moon Middle School 12U Head Coach (2022-25, 1X PIHL Champions)
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Skills Coach with Tyler Kennedy Hockey School
2025-26 SEASON EXPECTATIONS:
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45+ Games (PAHL, Independent, Tournaments)
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2-3 Practices Per Week
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Scheduled Dryland & Film Review Sessions
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Player Development Meetings
PLAYING CAREER:
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Akron University (ACHA D2)
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Moon Varsity (2X Division Champion)
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Pittsburgh Aviators (PAHL AA)
BY14 TEAM
HEAD COACH: Justin Kostosky
COACHING CAREER:
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Entering 3rd Season with Foxes Organization
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Foxes BY10 Head Coach (2023-2025)
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Foxes Skills Instructor (2023-2025)
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Rebellion BY08 Coaching Staff (2019-2023)
2025-26 SEASON EXPECTATIONS:
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45+ Games (PAHL, Independent, Tournaments)
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2-3 Practices Per Week
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Scheduled Dryland & Film Review Sessions
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Player Development Meetings
PLAYING CAREER:
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Little Caesars AAA (Detroit)
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SHAHA (PAHL AA)
G14 TEAM
HEAD COACH: Brian Lancaster
COACHING CAREER:
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Entering 4th Season with Foxes Organization
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Foxes G12 Coach (2023-2025)
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Mars 12U Head Coach (2023-2025)
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North Pittsburgh Coaching Staff (2019-2022)
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USA Hockey Level 4 Coach
2025-26 SEASON EXPECTATIONS:
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40+ Games (PAHL, Independent, Tournaments)
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1-3 Practices Per Week
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Scheduled Dryland & Film Review Sessions
2024-25 ACCOLADES:
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PAHL Silver Medalists
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Grinder Goblin Tournament Champions
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Silver Medalists at GRIT Tournament
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Every player on the team scored a goal
PLAYING CAREER:
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North Allegheny Varsity
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Flying Tigers AAA
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North Pittsburgh (PAHL AA)
G12 TEAM
HEAD COACH: Howard Smith
COACHING CAREER:
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PIHL Girls – Team Central Coach (2022-2024)
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Mt. Lebanon High School Coach (2020-2021)
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Canevin High School Head Coach (2018-2019)
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SHAHA Girls, 14U, 12U Coach (2011-2018)
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Carrick High School Varsity/JV Coach (2003-2010)
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Arctic Foxes 14U-AA Coach (2000-2003)
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NHL Youth Hockey Inclusion Committee
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USA Hockey Level 5 Coach
2025-26 SEASON EXPECTATIONS:
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35+ Games (PAHL, Independent, Tournaments)
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2+ Practices Per Week