The Niagara North Coaches Selection Committee, along with the Niagara North Board are proud to announce the Head Coach of our U10 Stars for the 2026-2027 season...Freddie Coccimiglio. Freddie is READY to bring our youngest Stars into their first year of AAA hockey, with his wealth of hockey experience, both playing and coaching.
Coaching Experience:
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Niagara North: 2000 age group U12 to U16
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Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL Jr. A Tier 2): 2007–2010.
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Hamilton Bulldogs: U16 (2001 age group).
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Hockey Canada: Team Ontario OMHA White (2001 age group U16).
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Flint Firebirds (OHL): Current Scout (2018–present).
Playing Experience:
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OHL: Drafted by the Kitchener Rangers (1998).
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Junior Hockey: Cambridge Winterhawks (Jr. B) and Soo Thunderbirds (Jr. A Tier 2).
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NCAA Division 1: Canisius College (2001–2006).
As a Coach, I believe that…
Team Culture is what drives the success of player development and team achievements. Development over winning and having fun is a key pillar to successful fundamentals on the ice.
Proudest Coaching Moments:
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Leading the Niagara North 2000 age group U16 team to its first-ever OHL Cup Berth.
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Reaching the OMHAs with the 2007 U15 Niagara North group.
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Seeing players I’ve worked with drafted into the OHL
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NN U16 2000 age group 5 OHL draft picks
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Hamilton Bulldogs U16 teams 2001 age group 8 OHL draft picks
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NN U16 2002 age group 7 Ohl draft picks
Coaching Staff:
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Chris Risi (power skating coach)
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Marco Ferlez (skills coach)
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Anthony Tremonte (goalie coach)