To date, Rocky Russo's 147 total wins leads all EHL coaches. The Little Flyers also currently find themselves just a single point away from clinching their 3rd straight Regular Season Championship.

Last year's Little Flyers squad advanced all the way to the EHL Finals before falling to the Monarchs, and this year's team has a similar feel to it. Earlier this season, the Little Flyers Record Streaks Came to an End, but not before they reached totals that will be hard to to ever match.

• New Winning Streak Record - 30 Games
• New Point Streak Record - 33 Games

Russo was named the Co-Coach of the Year following the 2014-15 season, and now in his 4th year in the EHL, he has definitely carried over the winning mentality from his time spent with the Amarillo Bulls (NAHL).

During Russo's tenure with the Bulls, the program amassed a record of 153-41-20, winning two South Division regular season titles, three division playoff titles and earned three consecutive trips to the Robertson Cup National Tournament. Russo and the Bulls were league-wide regular season champions in 2012 and 2013, and capped things off with the playoff title in 2013.

Russo's current NCAA Commitments total with the Little Flyers sits at 30 over the past 4 seasons.

Assisting Russo is West Chester, Pennsylvania native George Lewis. Lewis joined the staff after previously serving as the volunteer assistant coach at Penn State University for 2 seasons, working under Guy Gadowsky (PSU Head Coach).

Next up is Jon Lounsbury, who has racked up a total of 56 NCAA Commitments to date, leading all teams in the EHL. Lounsbury has helped five of his players fulfill their Division I hockey dreams, as well as having placed 55 of his guys into top Division II and III teams in the country.

While Lounsbury's work in the EHL is impressive, it's what he does outside the league that helps him stand out even further. A couple weeks ago, Lounsbury took off for China where he helped lead a camp, teaching players the sport of ice hockey.

“China was such an incredible experience," said Lounsbury "It was an honor to go over there and teach a sport that has given so much to me. The language barrier was extremely difficult, but their love for hockey made it easy to teach and have the kids enjoy what they were doing. I was incredibly impressed with the talent level of the kids over there, they all skate very well, and have a great skill sets. With the Olympics coming it has brought a lot of excitement to China, so don’t be surprised to watch the sport take off over there in the next few years."

Lounsbury's coaching doesn't end there, as he also serves as a Development Coach for the Florida Panthers (NHL).

• Ran all skill development practices at Panthers Development Camp
• Skills Consultant to the Florida Panthers and Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL)

“Working the camp transitioned into a position within the organization to help develop players in the system. I put a lot of work in to make sure I would head into development camp to succeed and it paid off. It’s an honor to be a part of such a great organization and I’m lucky to bring what I learn back to the Walpole Express program," added Lounsbury.

Assisting Lounsbury for the 2nd season in a row is Cos Polino. Polino brings solid scouting experience to Walpole having worked for the Jr. Sabres (OJHL), Chicago Steel (USHL), and Ottawa 67's (OHL).

Steve Jacobs is the current owner of the New England Wolves, and a former coach of the Premier Team.

"I've been around this game for a long time, and along with my love of teaching the game is my passion for helping players develop and get to the next level," said Jacobs.

Jacobs has mentored over 300 players who went on to the NCAA ranks, including 159 in Division I, and 68 have broken the professional ranks.

Many of Jacobs' accomplishments came during his time with Cushing Academy, which helped transition him into his role with the American Hockey Institute in Laconia, New Hampshire.

The New England Wolves have had 67 commitments since the team's inception back in the 2012. Those numbers include a handful of Division I commits, along with a majority of players advancing to top Division II and III programs.

With the help of Steven Brown (Associate Head Coach), Lind and the Oilers have been one of the top teams in the EHL since the league formed back in 2013.

Lind brings a lot to the table down in Norwalk, dating back to his playing days at the University of New Hampshire and his coaching days at Yale University.

• University of New Hampshire (Hockey East)
  • 2 Frozen Four Appearances
• Yale University (ECAC)
  • 3 Straight NCAA Appearances
  • 2 ECAC Playoff Championships
  • 2 ECAC Regular Season Championships
  • 4 Ivy League Titles

Lind is the grandson of World-renowned Hall of Fame professional skating coach Otto Gold (notable students Donald Jackson & Dorothy Hamill) and the son of Frances Gold Lind. Frances was a gold medalist at age 11 and a double gold medalist at age 13.

“I am not surprised that Eric earned coach of the year honors in the EHL (2013-14 season). I worked with Eric for five years and he made a huge impact on the Yale Hockey program, ultimately helping us win the national championship.  Eric is one of the great young coaches in the game.  He is knowledgeable, hard working and a fantastic teacher.” - Keith Allain (Head Coach of the Yale University Men's Ice Hockey Team)




Lind's right-hand man is Steven Brown, who has over 35 years of experience in ice hockey coaching, training, and organizational and team development at both the professional and amateur levels. This is Brown's fourth season with the Oilers. Brown has coached and trained at several top Scandinavian clubs. In Sweden, with AIK Stockholm, Timrå IK, IFK Täby, and Stocksund IF.

Lind's current NCAA Commitments total sits at 48 over the past 4 seasons.

Next up is Rich DeCaprio, who is working with one of the top assistant coaches in the league in Ryan Blair.

DeCaprio attended Niagara, and was part of the 2000 CHA Championship team, and advanced to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Division I National Tournament.

In DeCaprio's first 3 seasons as the Rangers Elite coach, he amassed a record of 110-26-0-9. The Rangers were Keegan Cup (MJHL) Finalists in 2012 and 2013, and they won the Foster Cup (MJHL) in 2014.

"Coaching in the EHL is something I take pride in. Helping develop our players to become great people and student/athletes is my main focus. We have a very strong league and I look forward to working with the great coaches we have throughout the EHL," said DeCaprio.

Blair leads the Rangers' Elite team, and has background speaks for itself with 4 years at Umass-Lowell (Hockey East), and 2.5 years of minor pro in the ECHL.

The Rangers current NCAA Commitments total sits at 35 over the past 4 seasons.

We continue highlighting our coaches with Graham Johnson of the New York Applecore. In his first season with the team, Johnson has helped the team make great strides from where they were at last season.

• 2015-16 Record ::: 6-31-4
• 2016-17 Record (as of 2/23/17) ::: 14-27-4

One of the key contributions of Johnson's first year with the Applecore has been the work done with their 2000-born goaltender, Doug Connor. Connor was tendered by the New Jersey Titans (NAHL), and he is a draft pick of the Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL).

"Only with the help of my tremendous staff, Brian Fahey, and Eric Soltys among others, have we been able to get the program going in the right direction. The players have shown outstanding resilience, they have bought in to a new culture, and I’m very proud of all of them," said Johnson.

Rogger is in his first season with the Philadelphia Revolution, and so far he has made a very strong impact on this year's team. The Revolution are currently in line to be the #4 seed in the South Conference when the playoffs begin.

Rogger brings a very impressive background to Philadelphia, after spending time as a coach in the USHL. The accolades include two Clark Cup Championships (USHL), as he won it all back in 2009 and 2011 while serving as an Assistant Coach for the Green Bay Gamblers.

He was also a part of three Anderson Cup titles and moved fourteen defensemen to the NCAA Division I ranks during his time in Green Bay. In 2009 and 2010, he was nominated to coach in the USHL All-Star Game.

Rogger works alongside arguably the deepest staff in the EHL. From top to bottom:

• Phil Pulley (Owner)
• Chris Kanaly (General Manager)
• Jon Park (Assistant General Manager)
• Jon Rogger (Head Coach)
• Tyler Hostetter (Assistant Coach)
• Justin Grevious (19U Elite Head Coach)
• Joe Matiskiel (Equipment Manager)

"When the Revolution walk into the building, you notice," said Neil Ravin, the Director of Public Relations & Social Media for the EHL. "They give off a professional feel from the way the dress and arrive prepared for every game. The players who go there are provided with all the resources to succeed."

The success of the organization is no fluke, as Kanaly is the leader of a very strong foundation in Warwick, Pennsylvania.

We roll on with Andy Heinze of the Valley Jr. Warriors. Heinze played at Merrimack College where he served as team captain during the 1989-90 season before a three-year professional career in Europe.

Follow his playing career, he moved over to coaching, and this past Fall marked the start of his 18th year with the Warriors organization.

In his first year as coach of the Junior team, Heinze was honored as the EJHL Coach of the Year. He received that honor again in 2001 and most recently in 2012. Since Heinze joined the Warriors, the program has placed more than 100 NCAA Division I & III players and maintains a strict commitment of developing student athletes.

Next on the list we highlight the all-time leading scorer at Quinnipiac Univerisy, Chris Cerrella. After tallying 205 points in four years at QU, Cerrella was elected into the school's Hall of Fame.

Following his playing days, Cerrella set off to coach and begin his career with at Wentworth (ECAC) and then with the Walpole Express (EHL).

Now in his 9th year with the Hartford Jr. Wolfpack, Cerrella has placed more than 150 players to the NCAA Division I and Division III levels. He has developed a strong reputation for getting his players to the next level, and he currently leads the league with 12 commitments so far this season.

"The EHL is a great junior hockey development league where the teams care about all their players. The experienced coaches help each player develop their own path to NCAA college hockey," said Cerrella.

Domish's years of experience are what sets him apart. Now in his 8th year with the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers organization, Domish has 30 years of coaching experience under his belt.

Throughout his entire career, Domish has made a lot of accomplishments:

• Two National Championship Appearances with junior team
• One Keegan Cup Championship team and Keegan Cup Finalist team (Metropolitan Junior Hockey League)
• 8 Atlantic League Championships
• 3 Silver Stick North American Championships
• Achieved 5 National Championship Appearances
• 1999 National Champions (Peewees)
• Owner and Instructor at various Hockey Schools and Camps
• Helped Develop numerous players playing for the D-1, D-3, and ACHA college teams

Along with the help of Jim Mosso (Assistant Coach/19U Elite Head Coach), Doc DelCastillo has helped develop one of the most well-respected programs in the EHL. The Vermont Lumberjacks are praised for the professional atmosphere they provide, along with the guidance they give to their players. When players move on from the Lumberjacks program, they leave as both better hockey players and polished young men.

DelCastillo's hockey background dates back to his time as a captain for St. Cloud State. Following his playing days, the Minnesota native set out to begin his coaching career. From the Waterloo Blackhawks to the Omaha Lancers and the San Jose Sharks, DelCastillo worked his way all the way up from junior hockey to the NHL, with a couple stops at some Division I schools along the way. One of the many highlights in Doc's decorate career was the NAHL Championship he won with the Alexandria Blizzard.

DelCastillo brings a strong foundation to the EHL, and now he's working to keep developing another strong foundation in Vermont.

"I feel it's a great opportunity to be associated with a great league like the EHL. The league gives the players a great opportunity to develop and showcase the skills that will allow them to get to the next level." - Doc DelCastillo

Mosso's path was a little different from his counterpart, but only in his 2nd season with Vermont, he already has a big award next to his name - 2015-16 Elite Division Coach of the Year.

"I believe the EHL provides one of the best competitive platforms in the country to help move players into college hockey." - Jim Mosso

The Lumberjacks' current NCAA Commitments total sits at 29 over the past 4 seasons.

"What impresses me the most is how the Lumberjacks do everything right," said Neil Ravin, the Director of Public Relations & Social Media for the EHL. "From waiting to move off the line until the final note in the National Anthem, to their politeness with officials, they play the game the right away. There is never anything bad you can say about the Vermont Lumberjacks."

We near the end with the coaching staff that combines for the most professional games played. Freddy Meyer and Kory Falite have Wizards playing well, in the middle of a very tight North Conference.

Combined together, Meyer and Falite played in over 600 professional games. Falite spent three years in the ECHL, while Meyer played the better part of 7 seasons in the NHL.

Following his playing career, Meyer arrived in Bedford, Massachusetts and his been with the Wizards since they joined the league in 2014.

“It’s a great honor to coach the East Coast Wizards and to build their junior program. I love working with committed student-athletes that aspire to take their game to the next level. The Eastern Hockey League provides a fantastic platform for these devoted individuals to play competitive hockey and be seen by NCAA coaches,” said Meyer.

Last, but not least, we finish with last year's Premier Division Champion, Ryan Frew.

Along with his Tony Dalessio and Matt Morrow, Assistant Coaches, the New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs put together a historic run on the way to winning the championship.

Now in his 13th season with the organization, Frew has been responsible for the advancement of more than 125 players to the NCAA Division I, II and III ranks.

Frew is also set to be Honored in New Hampshire.