Meet Our Hockey Instructors

Jordan Zwolinski - Hockey Instructor

Jordan Zwolinski

Jordan Zwolinski has over ten years of experience as a hockey instructor, Jordan provides students strong fundamentals in skating, shooting and scoring that will take them to a higher level.

Jordan grew up playing in the strong youth hockey programs of the Cleveland, Ohio metro area.  He played high school hockey his senior year at the prestigious Vermont Academy Prep School in Saxtons River, Vermont.  Through hockey instruction Jordan hopes to instill the values of practice, hard work, friendship and fun in all our young students.

Along with his love for hockey, Jordan also enjoys music and golf.  Jordan is dedicated to making sure players maximize their skating potential.

Paul Kutsevich Hockey Instructor

Pavel Kutsevich

Pavel played 17 very successful years of professional hockey as a center in the European Hockey League.  He is now coaching and sharing his knowledge of hockey with players.  Pavel grew up in the small town of Grodnu, Belarus.  His excellent skating skills, stick-handling ability and play decision making was recognized and he was named to the Junior National Team.  He was recruited to play professional hockey for the Neman Hockey Team in Belarus.  Many successful years playing center in the European League followed.

Along the way, Pavel was dedicated to academic studies and achieved dual college degrees in Economics and Athletic Coaching.  Pavel and his wife have two sons.  Pavel is excited to share his love of coaching hockey and his knowledge of skating, stick-handling and scoring with players.

Tony Petrak - Hockey Instructor

Anthony Petrak

Anthony played four years of D1 college hockey for Robert Morris University in Chicago.  His top achievement there was being named MVP in the Division 1 National Tournament and also being recognized on the Dean's List for academic achievement.  He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

Prior to college, Anthony played for three Junior teams, the Eau Claire Mustangs, the Grand Rapids Owls and the Toledo Cherokees.

Anthony has coached at elite national camps such as the Laura Stamm Power Skating School and Midwest Goalie School.  With over 20 years of hockey experience, Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to young hockey players.  His goal is for players to work hard, have fun and develop strong values for life.

Rocket Ice Hockey instructor Tom Galvin.

Tom Galvin

Tom played Division 1 hockey at Notre Dame where he was awarded Top Defensemen on the first team, earning himself a spot in the NCAA hockey tournament.  After graduating from Notre Dame on the Dean's list with a Bachelor's degree in Management, Tom went on to play 7 years of professional hockey with teams including the Manitoba Moose, Grand Rapids Griffins, Muskegon Fury, Bloomington Thunder, and the Reading Royals.  During his professional career, Tom earned invitations to attend two NHL hockey training camps for the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs.  From playing professional hockey to coaching sled hockey, Tom has lived a life centered on hockey.

With over 13 years of experience, Tom has taught youth from ages 3 to 16. From his experience Tom has learned to not only teach the game of hockey but to also teach the importance of education, discipline, work ethic, and fun in all of his activities.

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"Rocket Ice- Thank you for allowing the Boy Scouts to skate at your Ice Arena for Pathways to Eagle XXV. The boys always enjoy ice skating especially on a hot summer night."