Arizona Hockey Union

Coach in Chief – Arizona Hockey Union
USA Hockey level 5 Master Coach
Rocky Mountain District Developmental Camp Coach
Hockey Director – Gilbert Polar Ice

“Kurt is one of the best on ice coaches I have ever seen. His teams are always well prepared and very disciplined. We need more coaches like Kurt”.    Al Bloomer - former USA Hockey Coach in Chief

Kurt was announced as Coach-in-Chief for the Arizona Hockey Clubs in the spring of 2010.  Kurt commits to provide premier coaching to the players of Phoenix and to provide quality mentoring to players from around the state by using modern, up to date coaching techniques, combined with tried and true methods of the past to improve hockey as a whole in Arizona.  In order to raise the level of play in the state, we must build from the ground up, ensuring that the players have the proper foundation to maximize their hockey potential.  To grow hockey in Phoenix we must as coaches be committed to developing players the right way. We have hand-picked our coaches, to ensure that the skills and techniques taught on the ice are the skills and techniques that will further a player’s game.  Links to all the Arizona Hockey Club coaches can be found below.

Jeff Alexander Bio Coming Soon.

Greg Avant Bio Coming Soon.

 Shawn Babin Bio Coming Soon.

Todd Brodfuehrer grew up playing hockey in Buffalo, New York.  On skates since 3, Todd played up through high school varsity level. 

He moved to Arizona in 1995, playing in adult leagues at Polar Ice Peoria. Todd has volunteered his time as a coach at Polar Ice Peoria since 2001, coaching both house and travel teams. He has served as head and assistant coaches for travel hockey teams at the mite, squirt, and pee wee levels for five years previously with the Arizona Runners. He has earned his level four coaches certification through USA Hockey. In addition, he has served as a volunteer and staff coach through Polar Ice in the USA Hockey sponsored Kids First program. 

Bryan Campo Bio Coming Soon.

Bruce Ericsson Bio Coming Soon.

Jason Evahenko Bio Coming Soon.

Rex Fine Bio Coming Soon.

Skip Harding Bio Coming Soon.

Sean Hill Bio Coming Soon.

Andre Ivory Bio Coming Soon.

Kevin Kowalchuk Bio Coming Soon.

Tom McCullough Bio Coming Soon.

Originally, from Oshawa Ontario Canada, then Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Mosienko has over 30 years experience playing the game with 9 years in the role of coach. Mosienko is a USA Hockey Advanced Level 4 Coach and also a USA Hockey Level 3 Official.  Mosienko has spent his time coaching with the Peoria House League, Peoria Roadrunners, Arizona Runners, and Arizona Bobcats AAA.  Bill resides in Wittmann, AZ with his wife and 3 children and is the owner and President of AAA Southwest Sweeping since 1996.

Kevin Noonan Bio Coming Soon.

Bob Platt Bio Coming Soon.

Jason Roque Bio Coming Soon.

Kent Schmidtke Bio Coming Soon.

Dillon Shaffer Bio Coming Soon.

John Shupe Bio Coming Soon.

Mike Vukonich Bio Coming Soon.

2012/13 AHU Team Coaching: Peewee Black Knights.

# of years coaching: 2^nd year with AHU. 3 years previous at Gilbert Polar Ice. 3 years coaching while playing HS hockey in North Dakota.

Home Town: Mandan, North Dakota

Occupation: Microchip Technology – Quality Department

CEP Level: Currently 2. Will be 3 at the start of the 2012/13 season.

My name is Corey Yantzer and I was born, raised, and played organized hockey in Mandan, North Dakota. For those that do not know, Mandan is located near the center of the state on the Missouri river across from Bismarck (the State capital). I have been and still am an avid fan of the North Stars, Vikings, Twins, Fighting Sioux, and Coyotes. In 1989 two significant things happened to me....I graduated from high school and I was the captain of the North Dakota State Midgets hockey championship team (that was a rewarding experience that I will never forget). Since graduating from high school I moved to Arizona and have lived here for over 20 years (playing hockey the entire time on men’s leagues). I have a master’s degree in business administration and I work in the quality department for Microchip Technology in Chandler, Arizona.

I started playing hockey when I was 4 or 5 years old on outdoor rinks and on frozen ponds, lakes, and rivers. I spent nearly every day at the rink or river in the winter time. At the age of 14, while playing midget hockey, I started coaching mites and refereeing squirt and mite games and continued to do so till I moved to Arizona. As I stated earlier we won the ND Midget State championship my senior year of high school. Much to my surprise hockey was alive and well in the desert so I was able to continue my hockey playing career by playing in men’s leagues at various rinks after moving to Arizona. I have played with and against many ex-college and professional players throughout my career. 

My coaching career was rejuvenated a few years ago as I have assisted with Kids First, Initiation Programs, and have been the head coach of various house teams at Gilbert Polar Ice. I spent the 2011/12 season coaching the AHU Squirt B Knights with Jason Evahnenko. Our Knights team had a spectacular season that included an article published in USA hockey magazine about our team, a trip to Fargo ND for the largest Squirt Tourney in North America, and a tournament championship at the annual Turkey Shoot.   

My reasons for coaching hockey are unique when compared to most coaches as I do not have children playing the sport. I grew up playing hockey at an early age and the mentors who taught me this great game not only taught me to be a better hockey player and to love this game but taught me lessons that have carried into my personal, educational, and professional life too. Not only is coaching a great reason for me to be a part of the greatest sport on earth but it allows me to give back to the sport I love just like all of the coaches who taught me.