A.J. joins the MAP family with almost 20 years of experience in the game of hockey. He has owned, managed, coached, and directed several opportunities for hockey players from the youth to the collegiate level. Notably, A.J. spent four years with the Minnesota Magicians in the North American Hockey League, and helped create the new Minnesota Mallards organization in the NAHL prior to joining MAP. During A.J.’s time in junior hockey, he served as a Head Coach, General Manager, or President. He also served as a Head Coach at Lakeville South High School in Lakeville, MN for the three seasons. During his time at Lakeville South, the team earned an opportunity to participate in the Minnesota State High School Tournament in 2017.
Before A.J. began his coaching career, he played four seasons of professional hockey in the East Coast Hockey League, Central Hockey League, and Southern Professional Hockey League. Born in White Plains, New York, he began his playing career attending Tilton and Avon Old Farms Prep School. A.J. then finished high school in the USHL with the Des Moines Buccaneers. After a season at the University of New Hampshire, A.J. transferred to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where he was a two-time NCAA All-American helping his team win two WIAC Championships (2006 and 2007) and one NCHA Championship (2007).
AJ graduated with a B.S. in Communication from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, earned a Masters of Arts in Sports Management at Concordia University, and is currently pursuing a PsyD in Sports and Performance at the University of Arizona. He currently resides in Prescott, WI with his wife, Danielle and children, Rocco, Reyna and Rose.
