RON FILION
OWNER HEAD COACH/SKILLS COACH |
Ron has invested in developing hockey in Arizona since 2007 with building and developing the Arizona Bobcats Tier 1 program.
The Bobcats under his guidance have established a national and international reputation with remarkable wins in numerous national and international events such as the Quebec Peewee tournament, the NAPHL championships twice and Arizona state Champions five times with the 14U, 16U and 18U. Ron has seen many Bobcat players get drafted in all major junior leagues and beyond, Auston Mathews, NHL player with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brnadon Lemieux with the Los Angeles Kings. From the selection of players, making sure the right coaches are in place and the promotion of the players, Ron is staying true to his formula which has proven to be very successful. Ron played in the QJMHL, then played 14 years in Europe and coached 10 years at the professional level. Aside from building the Arizona Bobcats, Ron has also developed from the ground up two professional hockey programs, the Cholet Dogs in France where he won a National Championship as Head Coach and helped bring back the Phoenix Roadrunners, ECHL, as the General Manager and Head Coach. Ron’s passion for the players and their families is well known throughout Arizona. The program was built to develop first and from there learn how to win and grow as a team. After 14 years the same formula is being used with all Bobcat teams and H2 spring teams. Program success continues this year as the Bobcats have brought home three tournament wins so far in the 2020-2021 season and won state championships with the 14U and 18U. In total, Ron and H2 have promoted 129 players to Junior, 52 to College and 7 to the professional level.
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BRENT GOUGH
HEAD COACH |
Brent was born and raised in St Albert, Alberta, Canada. Brent played 3 years of Junior A hockey for the St. Albert Saints before signing a full scholarship to NCAA Div 1 Merrimack College in North Andover Massachusetts; a member of the Hockey East Conference. Brent served as captain for 2 years with Merrimack Warriors and has recently been named to Merrimack’s All Decade Team.
After completing 4 successful years with the Warriors and graduating with his BA in Business Administration and a concentration in Organizational Behavior he signed a contract to play professionally in the UK. Brent retired in 2010 and began his coaching career with the Junior A West Kelowna Warriors of the BCHL in West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. He spent 5 seasons with the West Kelowna Warriors as the Assocaite Head Coach and Assistant General Manager. In 2015-2016 Brent was a big part in the West Kelowna Warriors success with recruiting players for the RBC National Championship. Following West Kelonwa, Brent and his Family moved to Arizona to join the H2 Program. Brent is in his 6th years with H2. Also during his time in Arizona he created the Junior Exposure Camp that is entering it’s 6th year. College and Junior coaches come to Arizona to give players an opportunity to showcase their talents to further their hockey journeys. Brent is also involved with the group of coaches that promote H2 players to junior hockey, USHL, NAHL, AJHL, SJHL and College.
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PATRICK CONACHER
HEAD GOALIE COACH |
Patrick Conacher is entering his 7th season as a head goalie coach with H2.
Prior to joining H2, Patrick lived in Calgary Alberta coaching AAA Midget and working with World Pro Goaltending. He played Junior A in the BCHL and AJHL before going to school at Concordia where he graduated with a degree in Business Management. He’s been working closely with Kaizen Sports Entertainment (NHL player agent) on advising players and parents with the information each individual needs to help guide them throughout their career from Junior to Pro. Pat has formed and retained many important contacts with the WHL, BCHL and AJHL. |
BRANDON WEST
HEAD COACH |
Coach West joined H2 coaching staff in the fall of 2020. The former Head Coach and General Manager in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), spent the past 10+ seasons developing players for NCAA, NHL and pro hockey throughout the world. Coach West has international experience with Team Canada when he served as an Assistant Coach at the World U-17 Championships.
After coaching for 8 years in the BCHL, Brandon is now working with H2 to help the program’s on ice development. He is also joining the group of coaches responsible to promote the H2 players. His main focus is on players advancing to the BCHL, NAHL, AJHL, SJHL and college ranks. |
MIKE HENSDELL
POWER SKATING COACH |
Michael Hensdell is in his 10th season with the H2 where is has been the program’s Power Skating Coach. Prior to joining H2 he and his twin brother first put on skates at three years
old in their hometown of Tacoma WA. He played Junior hockey in Alaska for the Peninsula Chinooks. Then ACHA at EWU Eagles. He has been coaching hockey since 1997 both in Washington state and here in Arizona. Michael is a level 5 USA hockey coach. He has coached many camps and clinics with Hockey2 LLC as well as Hensdell Hockey clinics. Mike has a true passion for what he does and this is why he is one of the best in Arizona in developing players skating, and skills. He is here to help the young players reach their goal of getting to the next level. |
