09/24/2026
🏒 MEET THE STEEL ICE CENTER INSTRUCTION TEAM 🏒
At Steel Ice Center, we’re proud to offer players access to an instructional staff with experience ranging from professional and NCAA hockey to Junior hockey, international competition, Olympic-level skating, championship youth programs, and specialized goaltending development.
Whether a player is just beginning or preparing for the next level, there are opportunities to work on skating, shooting, puck skills, hockey IQ, goaltending, and overall player development.
Meet our instructors and find the right training opportunity for your player:
🏒 Karlis Cukste — Skills Development Coach
Former professional defenseman with experience in the AHL, KHL and top European leagues, following four seasons of NCAA Division I hockey at Quinnipiac. Karlis specializes in detailed skill development, skating mechanics, shooting and movement efficiency.
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🏒 Greg Carey — Skills Development
Eight-year professional career, including four seasons with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, following an outstanding NCAA career at St. Lawrence University where he was an All-American nominee and two-time Hobey Baker finalist. Greg specializes in shooting, puck handling and offensive skill development.
➡️ Greg Carey Clinic Registration
🏒 Andrew Perrott — Perrott Hockey Development
Current professional player with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and more than 200 professional games of experience. Andrew's training focuses on skating, puck skills, hockey IQ, decision-making and applying those skills in game situations.
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🏒 John Musella Jr. — Player Development
Former Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth player who advanced through Junior hockey and NCAA Division III hockey at Stevenson University before signing professionally with the Fayetteville Marksmen. The 2025–26 MAC Offensive Player of the Year finished his collegiate career among Stevenson's Top 5 all-time scorers.
➡️ John Musella Jr. Private Lessons
🏒 John Musella Sr. — Player Development
Steel Ice Center Hockey Director, VP of Hockey Operations for Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth, Lehigh University Men's Ice Hockey Assistant Coach and Regional Scout for the Charlotte Rush. More than two decades of experience coaching and developing players throughout the Lehigh Valley.
➡️ Monday Lessons
➡️ Tuesday & Thursday Private Lessons
➡️ Wednesday Private Lessons
➡️ Thursday Group Lessons
🏒 Keith Krem — Youth Development
Longtime Lehigh Valley coach and former collegiate goaltender at RIT. Keith has been coaching youth hockey since 2007 and was the first Tier I coach in Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth history.
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🏒 Ryan Bertelsen — Player Development
A former Phantoms player who transitioned into coaching and development, bringing a younger coach's perspective on today's game, modern techniques and evolving systems.
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🥅 James Pierson — Goaltending Development
A Lehigh Valley goaltender and coach with more than two decades of experience developing goalies. James incorporates both North American and European goaltending concepts while tailoring development to the individual player.
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🏒 Cody Ruff — Player Development
More than 15 years of coaching and training experience, multiple DVHL championships, and former VP of Girls Hockey and current 16U Girls Head Coach for Phantoms Youth. Cody also leads our Friday Adult Private Hockey sessions.
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⛸️ Evgeniy Sviridov — Power Skating
Former Olympic pairs figure skater with 19 years of coaching experience. Evgeniy specializes in skating mechanics, power skating, edge work and hockey-specific skating development.
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⛸️ Janet Tremer — Power Skating
World and Olympic-level figure skating coach who has been teaching skating and hockey power skating since 1983. Janet has worked with players and coaches throughout the country with an emphasis on strong skating fundamentals.
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🏒 Chris Schache — Player Development
More than 30 years of playing experience and 15 years of coaching, including two DVHL championships as a head coach. Chris currently coaches the Phantoms Youth U18AA team.
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From a player's first strides to advanced and professional-level development, Steel Ice Center has instructors who can help players continue building their game.
TRAIN. DEVELOP. GET BETTER. 🏒
