Check out our Spring Hockey coaches.

Gabe Gauer

2009 Head Coach

Gabe, a former NCAA Division III collegiate hockey player has been coaching youth hockey since 2016. During the off-season periods of his junior and collegiate playing days, he coached players ranging from squirts through high school, for various hockey camps and AAA teams, primarily with the Minnesota Lakers. Coaching at the highest youth level in the Twin Cities, he's proud of his former players who have committed to play college hockey, play in top junior hockey leagues, and drafted into the NHL. Gabe is from Plymouth, Minnesota where he grew up playing hockey his whole life until moving east to play U18AAA, then followed by two years of junior hockey before committing to play at Lawrence University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics. Gabe emphasizes the importance of hard work, having fun, and enjoying the process; by focusing on good habits and a one shift at a time approach, players will compete with a mental edge, and create confidence through preparation which will benefit them in all aspects of their lives. By emphasizing the importance of personal accountability and an energetic positive environment, all players can thrive as individuals and as a team.

Jordan Boehlke

2010 Head Coach

Jordan is a former NCAA D3 collegiate hockey player, and a hockey instructor with Lakefront Hockey Group. At Lakefront Hockey Group he specializes in shooting, scoring, skating and hockey career navigation. Jordan began playing hockey at a young age, and has played with teams across Southeastern WI, including Washington County, Elmbrook and Ozaukee. He played with the Milwaukee Jr. Admirals for three years while in high school before moving East to play junior hockey for two seasons. He then committed to play hockey at Lawrence University, an NCAA D3 school. He played full-time hockey throughout his college career, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience. He is now a dental student at Marquette University and is projected to graduate in 2024. As a coach, Jordan focuses on helping players improve each time they are on the ice by sharing the knowledge, and instruction, that he has received throughout his hockey career.

Mark Goralski

2011 Head Coach

Mark is a Level 3 USA Hockey certified coach, and coach at SHAW. Mark has over six years of coaching youth hockey (sports) experience. Mark began playing hockey when he was 9 years old, and played with SHAW through high school. In addition to hockey, Mark played football and received a grant to play football at University of Minnesota-Crookston. After graduating, and before having kids, Mark played hockey in bar leagues and in pick-up games. Since having kids, Mark changed his focus and uses his hockey knowledge to help his children, and the team he coaches, grow and learn the game. As a coach, Mark believes in growing player knowledge, confidence, personal awareness, respect, teamwork and passion for the game. Mark's philosophy is to create an environment where hard work, preparedness, respect and having fun are paramount. Mark lives in New Berlin with his wife Jamie, daughter Evonna, son Gavin, and son Gabriel.

Ryan Kloskey

2012 Head Coach

Ryan is a Level 4 USA Hockey certified coach, and coach at SHAW. Ryan has five years of experience coaching youth hockey, and was an assistant coach of the 2011 Honey Badgers team last year as well as a head coach for a Girls Squirt Spring team in Milwaukee. Ryan primarily played pond hockey as a child, for the pure joy of it, and has always enjoyed watching the game. When his kids began playing hockey, Ryan decided to learn the fine art of coaching. As a coach, Ryan focuses on skills development and team building. He expects players to give their maximum effort, on the ice, off the ice, and in everything they do. Ryan believes that hockey is meant to be fun. And that if you work hard at something you truly enjoy, the success will follow. Ryan has two children, daughter Lilyana and Jaxson - both youth hockey players.

Chad Afdahl

2013 Head Coach

Bio coming soon

Danny Toycen

2014 Head Coach

Danny is a former NCAA D3 collegiate hockey player and has been involved in coaching youth hockey since 2014. His coaching background includes players at the Squirt level, through High School level athletes. Danny started playing hockey at a young age in Chippewa Falls, WI and it has always been a huge part of his life. After his youth hockey years, Danny played four years of Varsity hockey, three years of junior hockey and finished up with four years at Lawrence University. Many of Danny's memories growing up include hockey in some way, and he enjoys sharing his knowledge by helping young players develop their skills and strive towards their goals. Danny focuses on skating skills and hockey IQ and believes these areas will carry players to the level of hockey that they aspire to. Danny's overall coaching philosophy is to assist players in developing their skills, and to align with their hockey needs. He believes it is his responsibility to make sure each player is able to succeed in a team environment, as that is a skill that players will carry with them throughout their life.

Greg Moskonas

Hockey Director/2015 Head Coach

Greg is the Hockey Director for Hockey Locker Honey Badgers, and is also the 2015 head coach. As the Hockey Director, Greg develops practice plans for the organization, and also supports our coaches in developing all players. Greg is the assistant coach of the Chicago Reapers Bantam Minor (U13) and Squirt Major (U10) teams and hockey skills instructor. He has over 15 years of coaching experience including six years with the AAA level in both Milwaukee and Chicago, and assistant coach with the KMMO Varsity and JV programs. In addition, Greg has coached skaters that have tried out for The North American Hockey Showcase (The Show), skaters that played on Team Wisconsin, skaters that played on Kohlman Cup teams, skaters that have been accepted into CCM Selects, and a skater that played in the 2021 CCM EURO INVITE in Bled, Slovenia.

Greg is an ambassador of hockey, and loves to teach and train athletes of all levels. He believes in 100% skills development on, and off the ice, challenging young athletes to achieve their best, and that playing hockey and working hard to reach goals can be translated into skills that they can apply later in life. Greg lives in Milwaukee with his wife, Becky, daughter Bella and son Nikko.

Milos Host

Goalie Coach

Milos has been a goalie for 33 years and has been involved in hockey since he was six. His tenure as a goalie includes playing Tier 1 Jr. Hockey in “Czechoslovakia” and the Milwaukee Flyers (Great Lakes Hockey League). Milos runs goalie camps in the summer and focuses on building skills with youth hockey players, as well as the love of the game. Milos also owns Hockey Locker, a hockey store located on the corner of 20th and Howard. While at the store he shares his love of hockey and many years of experience with customers. Milos lives in Milwaukee with his wife Agata, son Sebastian and Lily.