Hockey Instruction
This summer we are excited to offer ice for private/small group hockey instruction with our registered NIHA coaches. Each lesson will be tailored to work on the aspects of your game that you need to take to the next level. Ice time will run from 5pm - 6pm on the same days as our summer skills clinics. Contact information and availability are below, please make scheduling and cost arrangements directly with the coaches.
Coaches
Jeff German
Available: June 10, 13, 17. July 2, 3, 8, 11, 15, 18
Contact: germanj@denison.edu
Jeff German possesses over 40 years of hockey experience both on the ice and on the bench. German played his youth and junior hockey in the Detroit area and finished up playing on the west coast in San Diego. Currently, he is a resident of Granville, Ohio. Since taking over the Denison men's ice hockey program in 2015, German has established a culture of academic and athletic excellence.
Patrick Brighton
Available: June 10. July 2, 3, 8, 11, 15, 18
Contact: patrick.brighton@yahoo.com
Playing Career: 1997-2001: HS Varsity at Sylvania Northview; 2001-2003: Club Hockey at The Ohio State University
Coaching Career: 2009-2011: Hilliard Wildcats JV AC; 2012-2013: Hilliard Wildcats JV HC; 2013-2017: Newark Generals JV AC; 2017-2020: Newark Generals JV HC; 2020-Present: Newark Generals Varsity HC
Tucker Haas
Available: June 10, 13, 17. July 2, 3, 8, 11, 15, 18
Contact: tuckerhaas77@gmail.com
Playing Career: 2004-2010: Jr. Blue Jackets; 2010-2014: Worthington Kilbourne High School;
2016-2018: Denison University Club
Coaching Career: 2019: Denison University AC; 2020-2022: Newark Generals Varsity AC; 2023-2024 Denison University AC; 2024-Present: Newark Generals JV HC
Jack Bortle
Available: June 10, 13, 17. July 3, 8, 11, 15, 18
Contact: Jacktbortle@icloud.com
Playing Career: Newark Generals Varsity (2x State Champion, National Semi-Finalist); Three years of Junior Hockey; Current NCAA D3 player.
Coaching Career: Five years of skills coaching players at all youth levels.
Duncan Humphries
Available: July 2, 3, 8, 11, 15, 18
Contact: duncanhumphries83@gmail.com
Playing Career: Newark Generals Varsity Captain (2x OHSL All-Star, 2x State Champion); Current Denison University player.
Coaching Career: Three years of Hockey skills and skating instruction. PowerEdge Pro Certified Instructor.
Kobe Yonker
Available: June 10, 13, 17. July 2, 3, 8, 11, 15, 18
Contact: kty59@roadrunner.com
Playing Career. Newark Generals JV assistant captain
Coaching Career. Newark Generals 8U Select, Pewee Travel, JV Practice Coach
Jeff Laird
Contact: jlaird2601@gmail.com
Available: June 10, 13. July 2, 3, 8, 11, 15, 18
Playing Career: Columbus Capitals AA. PHA Prowlers Varsity Assistant Captain.
Coaching Career: Columbus Capitals U16AA AC; Newark Generals 8U Select, Squirt Travel, Pewee Travel. Current Newark Generals Hockey Director.