 |
Tom Anastos - Director
Tom played college hockey at Michigan State from 1981-85 for legendary coach Ron Mason. During that time, the Spartans won four consecutive CCHA playoff championships and appeared in the NCAA Tournament four straight times. Anastos was a second-team All-CCHA selection in 1985 and played professionally with the Montreal Canadiens organization. Tom went on to be the head coach at the University of Michigan-Dearborn from 1987-90, before he returned to Michigan State as an assistant coach. Anastos has been either a student or staff member at Suburban Hockey Schools since its inception in 1974. Tom is an active member of USA Hockey's Board of Directors and also serves on that organization's International and Junior Councils. Currently, Anastos is also the commissioner of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. |
| |
 |
Lyle Phair - Director
Lyle is a long-time member of the staff with a wealth of experience as a former player and coach. He played college hockey at Michigan State from 1981-85. During that time, the Spartans won four CCHA playoff championships and competed in the NCAA Tournament four straight seasons. Phair was named to the All-Tournament Team during the 1984 NCAA Frozen Four. After his college career, Lyle signed a free agent contract with the L.A. Kings. After a five-year professional career, Lyle spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Illinois at Chicago of the CCHA. Lyle currently writes the popular "State of the Game" column for Michigan Hockey. |
| |
 |
Geoff Bennetts
Geoff was a four-year letter winner on the Ferris State hockey team. After serving as alternate captain of the Bulldogs during his senior year, Geoff graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work. A solid two-way winger, Geoff currently serves as general manager of Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills. |
| |
 |
Cal McGowan
Formerly an assistant coach with the Wayne State Warriors, Cal has an extensive background with three years of major junior experience, five years of minor pro experience and two years in Europe. Cal currently serves as assistant manager at Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills. |
| |
 |
Ryan Pardoski
Ryan received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1990 following a four-year playing career with the Wolverines hockey team. A 1986 draft pick of the New Jersey Devils, Ryan earned his Master's Degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago while also serving as their Graduate Assistant Coach between 1990-92. Ryan currently serves as the general manager of the Onyx - Rochester Ice Arena. |
| |
 |
Jeff Mitchell
Originally drafted by the LA Kings, Jeff won the American Hockey League's Calder Cup with the Saint John Flames in 2002. In 2000, he was named the East Coast Hockey League All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player and won the shooting accuracy contest in the skills competition. Jeff currently serves as general manager of Suburban Ice - East Lansing. |
| |
 |
Jim Andonoff
Jim started his pro playing career with the Belleville Bulls of the Ontario Hockey League for three seasons. He was selected in the fifth round of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers. Jim played in the Rangers' organization for the next few years. Jim currently serves as an assistant manager at Suburban Ice - Macomb. |
| |
|
 |
Mike Rucinski Mike started his pro playing career with the Detroit Jr. Red Wings of the Ontario Hockey League. After three successful seasons the Hartford Whalers selected him in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. Mike has played for a number of minor league teams in the OHL, AHL, ECHL and IHL as well as playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL. Mike currently serves as an assistant manager at Suburban Ice - East Lansing. |
| |
 |
Pat Carmichael
The veteran of the staff, Pat has been with SHS for almost 30 years. A center during his playing days, Pat attended and played for the Air Force Academy and Northern Michigan University. Currently, Pat teaches at Detroit Country Day and also serves as a scout with the Atlanta Thrashers of the NHL. |
| |
 |
Jesse Hubenschmidt
Jesse is the all-time leading scorer at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and had his number retired by the program. During his senior season at UM-D, Jesse received the Bob Johnson Award as College Hockey Player of the Year. |
| |
 |
Jason Selleke
After finishing in the top 10 of North American Hockey League scorers with Compuware, Jason played four seasons for Ohio State University. Since finishing his collegiate career, he has played in the Central Hockey League and United Hockey League. |
| |
 |
Phil Osaer - Goaltending Director
A product of Suburban Hockey Schools, Phil was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 1999. He tended goal for the Ferris State University Bulldogs for three seasons before beginning his pro career which has included stops with the St. Louis Blues, the New York Rangers and currently the Florida Panthers. |
| |
 |
Manon Rheaume
Manon became the first woman to try out for a NHL team, play in the NHL as a goaltender and sign a professional contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992. As a member of Team Canada, she won a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, as well as gold medals at the World Championships in 1992 and 1994. |
| |
 |
Joe Jones
Joe was a Four-year letter winner and captain his senior year playing for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1985-89. Joe is the Director of Hockey Operations for Suburban Sports Group and has achieved a USA Hockey Masters Level 5 Coaching Certification. |
| |
 |
Suburban Steve
A regular in Suburban Hockey School classes since 1974, Suburban Steve is a lifelong student of the game. Steve works very hard at power skating as he knows that skating is to hockey what reading is to learning; the better a player skates, the faster he or she will be able to develop other skills. While he is an excellent playmaker and loves nothing more than making “thread the needle” passes to set up teammates for goals, Steve also loves to bury the biscuit himself and has put in plenty of hours of practice to develop an accurate, laser-like shot. Not just an offensive threat, he also plays stifling, shut-down defense and is a valuable leader for his team on and off the ice.
Click here for a photo gallery of where Suburban Steve has been sighted! |
| |
|
Other staff members will include junior, college and professional players and coaches! |
