Head Coach– Tom Philbin

Coach Philbin grew up playing hockey in the Chicago area. He was a Nationals and Silver Stick Winner in his bantam year. His High School team won the Catholic League Championship twice with a State Title his senior year as the team went 39-2-2. He also played in the USHL for the Omaha Lancers before injuries ended is playing career. He has over 115 wins in 6 seasons with 4 trips to the national tournament in the ACHA with Florida Gulf Coast University and Penn State. He has also coached in the USPHL Premier Division. He makes his home in Cape Coral Fl with his wife Lorri. They have 3 sons, and 2 grandchildren. He is a licensed boat captain and enjoys golfing, boating, softball and fishing in his off time.

Contact Information:
thomasphilbin12@gmail.com
239-314-9750

 

Assistant Coach– Jonas Hostovecky

 

Coach Jonas Hostovecky started with his youth career in the Slovak Republic and continuing through his experiences in Sweden, Czechia, and Austria. With five championships under his belt, he transitioned to junior hockey in Florida, where he played for the Florida Jr. Blades and Florida Eels in the USPHL. Notably, he won the USPHL Championship with the Jr. Blades and earned accolades as the best defender in the league.

He then began his collegiate playing career at Anna Maria College in Massachusetts (NCAA DIII). After two seasons, he transferred to the University of Central Oklahoma, where his first year was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In his senior year, he helped lead his team to the National Championship Finals.

Now in his first season as a coach, Coach Hostovecky brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the game. Outside of hockey, he enjoys watching sports, staying active, and traveling. He has Bachelor’s degree from UCO in Psychology and his Master’s degree in Business Administration. 

Contact Information: 

jhostovecky1@uco.edu

405-827-4654