Varsity Fall/Winter 2023-2024
Hockey Director and Head Varsity Coach
Mike DiStefano
Mike is an accomplished hockey coach with decades of playing and coaching experience with youth hockey players in the Chicagoland area. He has served as a Head Coach for multiple organizations and has a consistent track record of building winning teams, developing hockey players across all age groups, and teaching leadership principles among his student athletes. Most recently Mike served as Head Coach of the Chicago Hawks Central States PeeWee and Bantam Teams (2020-present). Prior to that, Mike served as the Head Coach for the Orland Park Vikings Program (from 2012-2020) from Squirt Level to Bantam Level. During his tenure with these programs, Mike won two division championships, a NIHL Championship, A State Championship, and twelve tournament championships. Mike also provides private coaching instruction to players across the Chicago areas across all age groups, including high school athletes, as high as AAA and Major Junior Levels.
Assistant Varsity Coach
Jack Shadle
Jack Shadle has coached at the bantam level for the Chicago Hawks since 2020, responsible for teams such as Bantam NIHL3 and Bantam Central States Prospects. Jack’s coaching repertoire also includes a stint with a PeeWee NIHL Elite team which finished 3rd in the State in 2021. Jack was a lifelong Central States Chicago Hawks player, played for Lyons Township High School and went on to play ACHA Division 1 hockey with Illinois State University. Jack was twice recognized as an ACHA Academic Honors Award recipient while at ISU. Jack’s coaching philosophy will emphasize strong skating technique, team passion, and a personal commitment to training to get the very best out of each player.
Assistant Varsity Coach
Ken O’Connor
Ken served as an Assistant Coach for the Chicago Hawks since 2020 including Bantam Central States Prospects, Bantam NIHL3, and Bantam NIHL1, winning four tournament championships during his tenure. Ken played locally with Lyons Township, the Chicago Hawks and Bruins. Ken went on to play college hockey with St. Mary’s University and Iowa State University. Ken was recognized with an ACHA Academic Honors Award while at St. Mary’s. Ken’s coaching philosophies will focus on tough, physical play, strong puck movement, and team chemistry.
Goalie Coach
Jared Shadle
Jared's playing career included the Chicago Hawks and was a 4-year goalie playing Division 2 at Illinois State University. Jared was President of Illinois State's Hockey Program in 2021 and excelled academically making Dean's List from 2020-2022. Jared mentored three Division 1 goalies as a senior at Illinois State, as well as experience in coaching Chicago Hawks goalies starting in 2018. Jared worked under Ross McKay with the Hawks organization during weekly goalie instruction and many of his coaching philosophies have been honed through that experience. In Jared's own words, his coaching philosophies for his goalies include: "Never giving up on a puck, active legs and hands, leading with the stick, short term memory on goals given up, and playing for the love of the game."
Varsity Players
Shane Coyle #43
I play forward for the Eagles Hockey Club.
How long have you been playing hockey? Since 5 years old.
Favorite memory: Minnesota Meltdown Championship
Jacob Kubas #37
I play forward for the Eagles Hockey Club.
How long have you been playing hockey? 4 years.
Favorite memory: Winning the Madison Tournament.
Pregame meal: Chicken and rice.
Fun Fact: I can speak a second language fluently.
Carter Majdecki #68
I play defense for the Eagles Hockey Club.
How long have you been playing hockey? 12 years.
Favorite memory: Florida Tournament Bantam year.
Pregame meal: Jersey Mikes!
Superstition: Taking naps before a game.
Fun Fact: I enjoy fishing.
Aidan Gambino #9
I play Forward - Right Wing.
How long have you been playing hockey? 9 years.
Favorite memory: Pittsburgh Tournament.
Pregame meal: Chicken parmesan.
Fun Fact: I'm a really good pool player.
Murphy Montalvo #21
I play forward for the Eagles Hockey Club.
How long have you been playing hockey? 13 years.
Favorite memory: Playing pond hockey
Pregame meal: Anything!
Superstition: Taping my stick after every loss and skates before shin pads.
Fun Fact: I have a business detailing cars--call me!!!
Alan Fako #12
I play defense for the team.
How long have you been playing hockey? 10 years.
Favorite memory: Pittsburgh Tournament.
Pregame meal: Pasta
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister.
Nick Ogean #26
I play defense for the Eagles Varsity team.
How long have you been playing hockey? 10 years.
Favorite memory: AHAI Camp
Pregame meal: Anything.
Superstition: My gloves, getting dressed left to right.
Fun Fact: I'm a good cook.
Connor Begley #19
I play Defense for the team.
How long have you been playing hockey? 13 years.
Favorite memory: Winning the championship my first year playing hockey
Pregame meal: pasta, garlic bread.
Superstition: Taping my stick before every game to get myself in the mindset to be my best.
Fun Fact: Like to spend time with friends, family. Also like to golf and fish.
Keegan Dickinson #24
I play wing for the Eagles Hockey Club.
How long have you been playing hockey? 7 years.
Favorite memory: Madison Tournament.
Pregame meal: something light.
Superstition: Hockey hype video before a game.
Fun Fact: Best Fortnite player on the Team!
Andrew Slater #27
I play right wing for the Eagles.
How long have you been playing hockey? 13 years.
Favorite memory: Scored the tying goal in a game at Johnny's Ice house. We then won the game.
Pregame meal: Kentucky Fried Chicken or Popeyes.
Superstition: Chewing gum is evil!
Fun Fact: Can bench press 180lbs
Matt Ogean #28
I play goalie for the Eagles Hockey Club.
How long have you been playing hockey? 11 years.
Favorite memory: All Conference Game and winning the Goalie MVP
Pregame meal: Grilled Chicken.
Superstition: Getting dressed left to right and doing the same warmup pre-game.
Fun Fact: I am the best Clash Royale player on the team!
Nathan Petrusevski #88
How long have you been playing hockey? 10 years.
Favorite memory: Winning the Cup with the Vikings.
Pregame meal: Pasta or Chicken.
Superstition: Don't like people touching my stick after I have taped it.
Fun Fact: Clear-Water beach is my favorite vacation spot.
Sam Lee #53
I play defense for Eagles Hockey Club.
How long have you been playing hockey? 9 years.
Favorite memory: Scoring a goal from the point.
Pregame meal: Fried rice.
Fun Fact: I speak 3 languages.
Jacob Rihani #37
I play forward for Eagles Hockey Club.
How long have you been playing hockey? 12 years.
Favorite memory: Every tournament I have been to.
Pregame meal: Differs every time.
Superstition: Taking a jog around the building before each game.
Ryan Ulleweit #2
I play forward for the Eagles Hockey Club.
How long have you been playing hockey? 10 years.
Favorite memory: Winning the State Championship with Coach D!
Pregame meal: Chicken parm and pasta.
Superstition: Putting my hockey gear on the same order each time before a game.
Fun Fact: Snowboarding and playing baseball for Sandburg & Downers Grove Longshots.
Scott Miklos #77
I play forward for the club.
How long have you been playing hockey? 11 years.
Favorite memory: Being in the organization the same time my older brother was. Went to Nashville together and practice together.
Pregame meal: Chicken and pasta.
Superstition: Have to wear wet gloves-not dry gloves!
Fun Fact: I'm a bass fisherman and deer hunter.
Ethan Kavouras #94
I play center for Eagles Hockey.
How long have you been playing hockey? 11 years.
Favorite memory: Madison Tournament.
Pregame meal: spaghetti with red sauce.
Superstition: Have to use black tape on my stick.
Fun Fact: Copper 2 in Siege.
Mark Mueller #97
I play Center and defense for the team.
How long have you been playing hockey? 6 years.
Favorite memory: Winning the championship game on Notre Dame's ice.
Pregame meal: Chicken.
Superstition: I always tape my stick heel to toe.
Fun Fact: I like working out.
Shawn Walsh #6
I play forward for the Eagles Hockey Club.
How long have you been playing hockey? All my life.
Favorite memory: Hat trick.
Pregame meal: nothing.
Superstition: Re-taping my stick.
Fun Fact: I ski.