HOCKEY OPERATIONS
Nick Skerlick
Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations
Skerlick joins the IceRays following three successful seasons as Head Coach of the Maine Nordiques, where he established himself as one of the rising leaders in junior hockey. Over the past eight years, Skerlick has built an impressive coaching résumé with both the Nordiques and New Jersey Jr. Titans organizations, developing players and consistently producing winning teams.
A former NCAA Division III player with three years of experience at Franklin Pierce and Lebanon Valley, Skerlick transitioned quickly into coaching and has since made a significant impact at the junior level. He became the youngest coach in the NAHL when he was named by the Nordiques in 2023. In that same season, he also became the youngest head coach in league history to lead his team to a playoff berth.
Ryan Gil
Assistant Coach
Gil brings a fresh perspective, competitive experience, and a strong commitment to player development.
Gil, 27, hails from Torrance, California, and enjoyed a diverse playing career before transitioning into coaching. As a defenseman, Gil developed through youth hockey in Southern California and went on to skate in various competitive leagues, most recently with the Watertown Wolves of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL).
During his time as a player, Gil spent time in a variety of junior leagues including two games with the Topeka Roadrunners of the NAHL during the 2017-18 season. His experiences competing at different levels of professional hockey provide him with a unique perspective that will benefit the IceRays’ roster and prospects.
David Sanchez
CEO Hayzack Sports / IceRays Head Athletic Trainer
