Brock Hockey Notes June 5, 2025
The latest insider information for Brock Men's Hockey
Brock Hockey Notes connects you with the team by providing timely updates and insider information directly from Coach TJ Manastersky.
Please share this newsletter with fellow alumni, friends, family and supporters of our hockey team.
In this issue:
Golf Tournament Update (Aug 28th)
Coaching Seminar Success
Former Badger Coach Nate Mitton in the Stanley Cup Finals
Jordan Gignac ‘15 welcomes his newborn Son, Jett, our Youngest Badger
Badgers Abroad
Support the team
Golf Tournament Update
Please save the date: Thursday, August 28th for our annual golf tournament at Thundering Waters in Niagara Falls.
We are forming a small committee to help drive engagement and pursuit of our fundraising goals. If you have interest in joining us, please email me directly.
Details on registration and sponsorship opportunities will be coming soon. The support of our alumni, family, and friends gives us the boost we need to compete at the highest level of USPORTS Hockey.
It’s always such a great day to celebrate Brock Hockey with alumni, friends and family spanning 6 decades from the Generals to the Badgers.
(Picture from last year’s golf tournament combining Original Generals with our most recent alumni, the class of 2024)
Brock Badgers Hockey Coaching Seminar:
The 3rd Brock Badgers High Performance Hockey Seminar took place on May 31st, 2025
It was a wonderful day as we welcomed over 160 people spanning the hockey ladder from students all the way to NHL coaches. It was a great day of learning and showcasing our beautiful campus.
Click here for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 agenda including speakers and topics.
Purchase the video of all presentations from the 2023, 2024, and/or 2025 seminar for just $74 (CDN). Email me directly at tmanastersky@brocku.ca for details.
Former Badger Coach Competing for the Stanley Cup
Former Assistant Coach, Nate Mitton is competing for the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers. Nate is the Assistant Conditioning Coach and has a huge role as he works closely with the players to make sure they are strong, fast, and recovered on their chase for the Cup.
Nate lives in St. Catharines in the off-season with his wife, Danielle and 3 beautiful children and owns Athlete Farm Niagara, a high performance athletic training facility that equips athletes to unleash greatness through purpose-driven training.
Jordan Gignac Welcomes our Youngest Badger
Congratulations to Jordan Gignac ‘15 and family on the birth of their son, Jett!
Jett Jerome Gignac weighed 8 lbs 4 oz. Jett and his mother are happy and healthy.
Badgers Abroad
Rising 3rd year, defenseman, Jonah Boria spent the month of May travelling in Europe. He was able to meet up with former Badger goalie, Sammy Vyletelka ‘25 in Sammy’s home country of Slovakia.
(Left to right: Sammy Vyletelka and Jonah Boria)
Support the Team:
We are fortunate to have such a passionate group of alumni, family, and friends who are behind us. Each investment, regardless of size, is crucial to how we create an environment for success and growth. Your support goes beyond just funding the program; it’s about building a foundation for achievement and new opportunities.
Please consider a one-time donation or monthly contribution by clicking the button below:
How your support impacts the team:
$25 - Pre-game meal for a Badger on the road
$100 - Pre and post practice nutrition for the whole team for one week (protein, fruit, yogurt, etc)
$150 - New hockey stick
$500 - Post-game meal for the whole team
SURGITE!
TJ Manastersky
Head Coach
Brock University Men's Hockey
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