NCDC - Junior
NCDC coaching staff
Bret Tyler, hailing from Maynard, MA, has had a distinguished career in hockey both as a player and a coach. His journey in the sport began with the Boston Jr. Bruins in the Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL), where he played from 1999 to 2004. During his tenure with the Jr. Bruins, Bret's exceptional skills on the ice earned him the league MVP title twice, in 2003 and 2004. Following his junior hockey success, Bret went on to play for the University of Maine Black Bears from 2004 to 2008. He was selected to the Hockey East all-rookie team and served as an assistant captain in his senior year. As a defenseman, he led all defensemen on the team in scoring for four consecutive seasons. His contributions were pivotal in helping the Black Bears reach the Frozen Four twice during his college career. Bret's transition from player to coach has been marked by significant achievements and extensive experience. He has coached the GBL Bruins for 10 years, Milton Academy for 3 years, and has been involved in skills development with the Seacoast Spartans. Additionally, Bret has coached the NCDC Jr. Bruins and has worked with many local NHL and Division 1 athletes throughout his coaching career. Bret Tyler's deep understanding of the game, combined with his extensive coaching background, has made him a respected figure in the hockey community. His dedication to developing players and his passion for the sport continue to leave a lasting impact on the teams and athletes he works with.
Contact Coach Tyler: bret@americanhockeyacademy.com
Keif Orsini currently serves as General Manager of American Hockey Academy, the National Bound T1 AAA hockey organization with direct affiliation to the Boston Jr Terriers. Before coaching for AHA, Coach Orsini spent two seasons coaching in the Central Canadian “Jr A” Hockey League with the Cornwall Colts. During his time with Cornwall, Keif worked with many current and future NCAA players. Prior to Cornwall, Keif coached three seasons for Concordia University in USports, Canada’s university league. His time at Concordia was highlighted by a trip to the national tournament and exhibition games against the University of Vermont and Harvard. Keif has established himself in the greater Montreal area through Rapid Hockey Development, a privately owned family company that trains players from the grass root levels to the NHL. His work with current and former NCAA players allows him to bring a strong understanding and background for our players to benefit from at AHA. As a student-athlete, Keif played at Tabor Academy (Marion, MA) before he landed in Orono, Maine playing for the University of Maine Black Bears, where he was an NCAA All-Academic. Keif had the opportunity to represent Canada at the World Junior Challenge during the 2006-2007 season, his last before attending Maine.
Contact Coach Orsini: keif@americanhockeyacademy.com
SCOUTING STAFF:
Ashton Calder (Michigan) - ashtoncalder@yahoo.com
Chris Collins (California) - chrisc100@icloud.com
Ross Olsson (Massachusetts) - rolsson@hillsideschool.net
Ryan Whitson (Ohio) - rwhitson21@gmail.com