Meet Our Expert Coaches
Our dedicated coaching staff brings a wealth of experience and passion for developing top-tier hockey players.
Chris Beckford-Tseu
OPH Founder / Former NHL Goaltender / Goalie Coach
Founder of OPH, former professional goaltender (NHL, AHL, ECHL), drafted by St. Louis Blues. Currently goalie coach for the Brampton Steelheads.
Liam Ham
Former OHL Captain / USPORTS Player
Former Captain for OHL Mississauga Steelheads, Niagara Icedogs, Guelph Gryphons USPORTS. Expertise in leadership, compete-level play, defensive skills, and hockey IQ.
Leo Thomas
Former Pro Player & Head Coach
14-year pro career (AHL, ECHL, CHL, UHL) & former Pro Head Coach (Macon Mayhem SPHL). Expertise in game IQ, physicality, pro-style intensity, and player development.
Aidan Brown
Former OHL Forward / European Pro
Former OHL Barrie Colts Forward, current European Pro. Specializes in offensive zone play, puck control, body contact, and small corner work.
Vince Tarantino
Development & Skill Coach (OJHL/OHL)
Development Coach for Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) & Skill Coach for North Bay Battalion (OHL). Expertise in shooting, mechanics, and small-area skill development.
Stephen Thorne
Assistant Coach - Brampton Steelheads / Former Pro
Current Assistant Coach of the Brampton Steelheads leading their forward group. A former pro with 9 seasons in the ECHL and OHL.
Matt Chiarantano
Assistant Coach - Brampton Steelheads / Video Analysis Expert
Current Assistant Coach of the Brampton Steelheads. Former ECHL pro and NCAA D1 player. Expertise in on-ice development and off-ice game video review.
Jeff Kyrzakos
Kitchener Rangers Associate Coach and Assistant GM
Played for Western Michigan University (NCAA D1) & Owen Sound Attack (OHL). 7-year pro career before Head Coaching Arizona Sundogs (CHL).
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