Meet the Junior Everblades Director of Hockey

Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Tony enters his seventh season as Director of Hockey for the Jr. Everblades and his ninth year at Hertz Arena. Tony’s hockey journey began with the Chesterfield Falcons, progressing to tier 1 with the Jr. Blues, and attending Chaminade College Prep in St. Louis.

In 2008, Tony moved to Florida with a degree in Sport Management and began his career with the Florida Panthers in an entry-level sales position. His dedication and passion for the sport saw him quickly rise through the ranks, eventually overseeing the youth and adult travel/recreation programs at Panthers Ice Den.

Now at Hertz Arena and with the Jr. Everblades, Tony has consistently grown both programs, emphasizing structure, development, and fun. As a USA Hockey Level 4 coach, Tony has led numerous state championship teams across various levels and contributed to USA Hockey’s player development camps locally.

Tony is committed to grassroots development, ensuring the stability and growth of hockey in Florida. His efforts have been recognized multiple times by USA Hockey. Tony looks forward to raising many more championship banners with the Jr. Everblades this year.