Development Team (Hamilton Steel Hockey Club)

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Hamilton Steel Hockey Development Team | U5–U9 (2021–2018) | 2026–2027
Hamilton Steel • 2026–2027 Season

U5–U9 (2021–2018) Hockey Development Team

This staff supports the foundation years — building skating, skills, confidence, and habits that translate to long-term player growth. If you’re searching for a true learn-to-skate → hockey development pathway in Hamilton, this is where it starts.

Professional Power Skating Hockey Canada Skills Coaching Player Development Leadership U5–U9 Development

Registration at hamiltonsteelhockeyclub.com

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Meet the Development Team

 

Sandy Velenosi headshot

Sandy Velenosi

Professional Power Skating & Skills Coach

Mandy Risidore headshot

Mandy Risidore

Professional Power Skating & Skills Coach

Noah Velenosi headshot

Noah Velenosi

Power Skating & Skills Coach

Kelly Reed headshot

Kelly Reed

Hockey Development Head Instructor

Connor Bramwell headshot

Connor Bramwell

Development Staff

  • 4 years Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
  • 3 years University of Guelph Men’s Hockey
Richard Vrataric headshot

Richard Vrataric

Director of Player Development

Hamilton Huskies • Hockey Canada Skills Coach

Mike Walsh headshot

Mike Walsh

Lead Instructor

Hamilton Steel AAA • Future Stars Hockey Lead Instructor • U8/U9 Huskies Program Director

Ryan Risidore headshot

Ryan Risidore

Director of Player Development

Hamilton Steel AAA Hockey • Former Professional Hockey Player

Josh Soares headshot

Josh Soares

Lead Instructor

Hamilton Steel AAA • Future Stars Hockey Lead Instructor • Former Professional Hockey Player

Registration at hamiltonsteelhockeyclub.com