Tom Trzcinski
18UAA HEAD COACH

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Playing Experience:

  • 39 years of playing and coaching experience.
  • Played AA youth hockey with the Beaver Country Badgers before transitioning to play AAA for the Pittsburgh Hornets.
  • Played high school for Quigley Catholic High School ending his high school career with multiple all-star appearances, 3rd all time in scoring in school history, and a member of the 200 point club.
  • Played 4 years at the University of Dayton earning rookie of the year honors, multiple team leadership awards, and served as a team captain for his junior and senior seasons.

Coaching Experience:

  • Lead the University of Dayton as head coach for 2 seasons, guiding the Flyers to their first league playoff championship appearance in school history.
  • Coached every level from 10U through 16U within the North Pittsburgh Wildcats organization, winning the 2021/2022 12U A-Major Black PAHL championship.
  • Helped lead the SV elementary team to an undefeated season and the program’s first elementary championship in 2025.
  • Assistant coach for the Middle School 2 team.