Colorado Thunderbirds Hockey

STAFF & COACHES

HEAD COACHES & DIREcTORS

Coach

Angelo Ricci

Executive Director
Coach

Ryan Ford

Mental Performance Coach
Coach

Jordan Pietrus

Hockey Director
Coach

Casey Bond

Head of Sports Performance - Ms, CSCS, RSCC*E
Coach

Sergei Liulchuk

Goaltending Coach
Coach

Phil Patenaude

18U Head Coach, Head of Operations
Coach

Adam Shaner

16U Head Coach, Director of Player Personnel
Coach

Mike Davies

14U Head Coach
Coach

Matt Adams

15O Head Coach
Coach

James Angelicola

13O Head Coach
Coach

Alex Rajaniemi

Head of Digital Media, 18U Assistant Coach

ASSISTANT COACHES

Coach

Nick Hantge

16U Assistant Coach - CEP Level 4
Coach

Ben Rucker

14U Skills Coach
Coach

Kevin Olivett

14U Assistant Coach - CEP Level 4
Coach

Jamie O’Leary

13O & 16U Assistant Coach - CEP Level 4
Coach

Nick Mummau

18U & 14U Assistant Coach - CEP Level 4
Coach

Will Kessel

16U Assistant Coach - CEP Level 4
Coach

Michael Hantge

15O Assistant Coach - CEP Level 4
Coach

Garrett Buzan

13O Assistant Coach - CEP Level 4
Coach

Rick Adams

15O Assistant Coach - CEP Level 4

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Smith - President, president@tbirdhockey.org

Angelo Ricci - Executive Director, angelo@tbirdhockey.org

Larry Cleland - Director at Large, larry@cleland.net

Brenda Rawal - Director at Large, bwrawal@msn.com

Kim Feno - Secretary & Treasurer, kim@tbirdhockey.org

HOCKEY OPERATIONS

Jordan Pietrus - Director of Hockey, director@tbirdhockey.org

Phil Patenaude - Head of Operations, coachphil@tbirdhockey.org

Adam Shaner, Director of Player Personnel, coachadam@tbirdhockey.org

Casey Bond - Head Strenth & Conditioning Coach, cbond@theperformanceden.com

Alex Rajaniemi - Director of Digital Media, media@tbirdhockey.org

Kim Feno - Registrar & Travel Operations, kim@tbirdhockey.org

Tiffany Silverberg - Administrative Assistant, admin@tbirdhockey.org

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Beth Hewitt

Jenny Woller

Dan Lauer

Dale Spinks

Candace Higgins

Every day, we strive to make a positive impact, guided by open communication, empathy, and a mutual understanding that enriches our relationships. Our success is defined not only by wins and losses but by the connections we build, the growth we achieve, and the values we uphold. Together, we embody the spirit of Colorado Thunderbirds, where integrity, respect, teamwork, and excellence drive us toward greatness on and off the ice.

BECOME A THUNDERBIRD

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