About Us

With 25 years of coaching experience, Pat Braglia has dedicated his career to developing players at every level of the game, from mites to juniors and high school. He currently serves as the head coach for both the 18U Long Beach Lightning and the Bellmore-Merrick CHSD Bulldogs, where he continues to build competitive, disciplined, and successful programs. Throughout his tenure, Coach Braglia has been behind the bench for numerous championship teams, capturing league, county, Long Island, and New York State titles.

In addition to his extensive coaching background, Coach Braglia brings the perspective of a physical education teacher, which shapes his approach to player development. He emphasizes the importance of adapting his coaching style to meet the needs of both the team and the individual athlete, fostering growth, confidence, and a strong understanding of the game.

Coach Duffy is a competitive hockey player and alternate captain currently at Farmingdale State College, where he earned AAU First Team All-American honors, Empire Conference MVP, and First Team All-Empire recognition. A former juniors player with the Jr. Islanders Premier, he brings high-level experience and leadership to every team he is with. From Wading River, NY, he focuses on skill, discipline, and development for aspiring players at every level.

Coach Keith coaches AAA midgets and has been working with players since finishing his own years of AAA. He works with players of all ages, teaching them to play fast and hard while developing skills that translate directly to games, and showing them how to get the most out of the technology in their equipment.

Off the ice, Coach Keith is a student at St. John’s University, where he is pursuing both his B.S. and J.D. He also serves as secretary for the returning St. John’s hockey team.

Coach Joe is currently the Team Captain at Farmingdale State College, where he continues to lead by example on and off the ice. Before his college career, he spent three seasons in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) with the New York Applecore, earning All-Star honors in his final year. In addition to his playing career, Joseph coaches the PAL Junior Islanders 13U AAA, sharing his deep understanding of the game and commitment to developing players who compete hard across all 200 feet of the ice. With firsthand experience navigating the path from youth to junior and collegiate hockey, Joseph is dedicated to guiding players toward the next level in their careers.

Tyler Wodicka is a forward for the Farmingdale State College Rams, where he continues to bring leadership, work ethic, and passion to the ice every day. Tyler now gives back to the youth hockey community, serving as an assistant coach at the AAA youth level. He brings a unique perspective and deep understanding of player development, emphasizing hard work and discipline. Tyler is committed to helping the next generation of players develop their skills, hockey IQ, and love for the game while preparing them to succeed at higher levels with Huntsman Hockey.

Coach Vito brings high-level AAA hockey experience and a complete, well-rounded skill set to our coaching staff. Known for his speed, vision, and all-around game, he has competed at the top levels of youth hockey and developed a reputation as a versatile player who excels in every situation on the ice. Vito’s ability to break down the game and teach both fundamentals and advanced skills makes him a valuable resource for players looking to elevate their performance. His passion, knowledge, and AAA background ensure that every athlete he trains receives elite-level coaching.

Coach Dan is an elite hockey player, and through his years of playing at competitive levels, he’s learned what it takes to win and grow. Years of playing showed him how to push himself to the limits and push others around him. He will make sure every player he comes across pushes themselves to the max and achieves their goals. 

Coach Jeremy knows the game and how it’s played. Starting from a young age and currently playing college hockey for Maine, he knows what each player needs to level up their game. Not just skill, but also hard work, grit, heart, and a drive to win, is what he brings to the table. Coach Jeremy can help teach players how to utilize their skills, as well as their dedication to their teams, position, and the sport of hockey, to be the very best they can be.