Meet the Team
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Coaching staff
Justin Allen
2012 AAA Head Coach
A native of Rochester, NY, Justin played five seasons for Utica University. During his collegiate career, Justin received many accolades including: two-time NCAA DIII All-American, UCHC Defensive Player of the Year, three-time 1st team all-conference, and 1st team all-rookie team during his freshman year. He also holds numerous program records including: career games played, points by a defenseman, career assists, single season assists, and single season points by a defenseman. In his five years he helped lead the school to three conference championships as well as three NCAA tournament appearances. After his collegiate career, Allen went on to play two seasons in the ECHL for the Norfolk Admirals and Allen Americans.
Since ending his professional career, Justin has transitioned his role in hockey to head coach of Notre Dame Hockey Academy’s 15o AAA Boy’s team. In their first year of the program, Justin led his team to establishing themselves as one of the top ranked AAA programs in the country. He prides himself on maintaining a positive coaching environment, emphasizing player development and confidence.
2012 AAA Head Coach
Shane Murphy
Born and raised in Oriskany, NY, Shane Murphy spent two seasons in the North American Hockey League (NAHL), beginning with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights before serving as captain of the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks in his last junior season.
Murphy continued his development at Utica University, where he played four seasons and became a key contributor to one of the most successful stretches in program history. During his collegiate career, he earned Second Team All-UCHC honors and was named to the UCHC All-Academic Team. Murphy helped lead Utica to 3 conference Championships and played a pivotal role in the team’s postseason success. As a junior, he led the team in goals and helped guide the program to its second Frozen Four appearance. The following season, he once again led Utica deep into the postseason, helping the team reach the National Championship game for the first time in program history.
Murphy is currently playing professional hockey in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) with the Fayetteville Marksmen, where he has made an immediate impact as a standout player in his rookie season.
Justin Allen
Co-Founder
After many years dedicated to the sport of hockey, I’ve decided to establish an elite summer program to change the same patterns I’ve observed during the offseason.
Players are either overworked with nonstop training or completely away from the game for months at a time. Somewhere in between, the purpose of summer hockey started to get lost. What many players actually need isn’t more systems, more drills, or more pressure; it is the opportunity to play real hockey in a healthy, balanced way.
This program was built to give players meaningful game experience during the summer without burnout. We focus strictly on tournament play because games create situations you can’t replicate in practice: pace, decision-making, pressure, and competition. Staying familiar with those moments helps players maintain confidence and comfort when the next season arrives.
We don’t promise development or overnight improvement. What we do promise is honest competition, quality ice time, and an environment where players can stay sharp while still enjoying the game. Summer hockey should support a player’s long-term growth — not replace their development plan or overload their schedule.
At its core, this program exists for players who love to compete and for families who value balance. It’s about keeping the edge, respecting the offseason, and letting hockey stay fun while still serving a purpose.