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Ryan is the Director of Adult Hockey for Black Bear Sports Group.  He is an innovative hockey professional with over 30 years combined coaching and playing experience.  Ryan played college hockey at Penn State University while earning a degree in Recreation Management.  After graduation he turned to professional hockey working with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Hockey Operations department and their minor league affiliate the Wheeling Nailers as an Assistant Coach and Assistant Director of Hockey Operations.  From there, Ryan began his involvement in youth hockey.   Over the course of his career, he has contributed to the growth of youth hockey through his roles as a coach, hockey director, and administrator with several different associations.  In addition, he served as the State Vice President of USA Hockey’s Mid-American District, and as an evaluator and coach for select camps.  He utilizes his organizational and time management techniques to develop and implement impactful programs while earning the respect of players, parents, and colleagues.  His core skills include program development and design, player development, budget management, video analysis and player/parent education.

Collin played youth hockey with the SHAHA Panthers and then went on to play for Chartiers Valley High School where he was honored with the Badger Bob Johnson Character Award. After attending Kent State University, Collin has worked in various capacities in the hockey industry and most recently as the assistant Hockey Director and Coach with the Jr. Brahmas and the Texans Hockey Academy.

Nick Mish joins the huskies as goalie coach for the 2023-24 season. Coach Mish is the Owner and Founder of ETM Goaltending Development.  Nick is the current goalie coach for the Johnstown Tomahawks Junior A in the NAHL as well as their affiliate the Esmark Stars AAA program.  Additionally, he is a goalie development lead for the mid am district of USA hockey and lends his knowledge goalie coaching multiple travel organizations in western PA.