With a passion for player development and a mindset rooted in discipline and teamwork, Coach AJ Alfrey is helping shape the next generation of athletes, on and off the ice.

From standout player to seasoned mentor, Coach Stein Garcia has dedicated his life to the game of soccer.

Coach Chris Lichterman isn’t just building hockey players—he’s building confident, resilient young athletes who thrive both on and off the ice.

From parenting to politics to his professional path, Dave Wenner is an open book.

Behind the high-paced action of the Saint Viator High School hockey team is a coach who brings far more to the ice than just strategy and drills.

For Nick Panos, hockey is more than just a sport—it’s a way of life.

A coach who practices what he preaches. Dive into Coach Mikes’ philosophy on player advancement, coaching education, and lifelong learning.

Peppi LaBoy coaches for the Northwest Chargers and Saint Viator High School, both of which call the Nicholas Sportsplex home.

Nicholas Sportsplex team members are swapping their buckets for thinking caps with continuing education coursework.

Jarred Van Hauter plays the game while writing the book for the Nicholas Sportsplex.

The Papanicholas family pays it forward with a home ice advantage for Saint Viator High School’s hockey program.

At 16-years-old, J.J. O’Connor was a busy teenager, going to school and enjoying playing on the Chicago Patriots junior level hockey team. Never could he imagine that in less than a year, an accident on the ice would change his life forever.

Ryan Zanon plays hard and works hard. He scored his first hockey goal at age seven and he has been setting and reaching his life goals ever since. Today, Ryan is enjoying his work overseeing operations at the Nicholas Sportsplex, a position he has been training for his entire life.

Nicholas Sportsplex in Mount Prospect, Illinois celebrates athletics, youth hockey excellence, and most importantly, community.

Stanley Cup Champion Brett Lebda takes on a new role in his coaching career as the Midget Director, U15 and U16 head coach of the Reapers program.

We caught up with former NHLer Tommy Wingels to discuss life after retirement, and his new role as the skills and development coach for the Reapers.

The Mount Prospect Ice Arena (MPIA) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a long-term agreement with the Reapers Hockey Association.