SHS Staff

Suburban Hockey School can attribute its 30 years of success to the quality of its highly skills instructional staff. Frankly, its what sets us apart from other programs.

We have always placed a priority on selecting coaches who are experienced teachers of the game and have the skills to effectively communicate with players of all age and ability levels. The following is a list of some members of our instructional staff:

	Tom Anastos - Director Tom played his college hockey at Michigan State from 1981-85 for legendary MSU coach Ron Mason. During that time, the Spartans won four consecutive CCHA playoff championships and appeared in the NCAA Tournament four-straight times. Anastos was a second-team All-CCHA selection in 1985 and played professionally with the Montreal Canadiens organization. Tom went on to be the head coach at the University of Michigan-Dearborn from 1987-90, before he returned to Michigan State as an assistant coach. Anastos has been either a student or staff member at Suburban Hockey Schools since its inception in 1974. He is an active member of USA Hockey's Board of Directors and also serves on that organization's International and Junior Councils. Currently, Anastos is also the commissioner of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association.
	Lyle Phair - Director Lyle is a long-time member of the staff with a wealth of experience as a former player and coach. He played college hockey at Michigan State from 1981-85. During that time, the Spartans won four CCHA playoff championships and competed in the NCAA Tournament four-straight seasons. Phair was named to the All Tournament Team during the 1984 NCAA Frozen Four. After his college career, Lyle signed a free agent contract with the L.A. Kings. After a five-year professional career, Lyle spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Illinois at Chicago of the CCHA. He currently writes the popular "State of the Game" column for Michigan Hockey.
	Geoff Bennetts - Program Manager The original Bennetts family member on the SHS staff, Geoff was a four-year letter winner on the Ferris State hockey team. After serving as alternate captain of the Bulldogs during his senior year, Geoff graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work. A solid two-way winger, Geoff was named assistant manager of Suburban Training Center in October of 1999.
	Cal McGowan Formerly an assistant coach with the Wayne State Warriors, Cal has an extensive background with three years of major junior experience, five years of minor pro experience and two years in Europe. He currently serves as program manager for the Rochester Hockey Club.
	Ryan Pardoski Ryan received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1990 following a four-year playing career with the Wolverines hockey team. A 1986 draft pick of the New Jersey Devils, Ryan earned his Master's Degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago while also serving as their Graduate Assistant Coach between 1990-92. Ryan currently serves as the general manager of the Onyx - Rochester Ice Arena.
	Mike Humitz A product of SHS, Mike was a player and coach at the University of Michigan-Dearborn before going on to become a scout for the Washington Capitals. He currently serves as head coach at Livonia Stevenson High School.
Rick Judson A draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings, Rick played four years at the University of Illinois-Chicago of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association before moving on to a professional hockey career with the Red Wings' American Hockey League and East Coast Hockey League affiliates, as well as stints in the International Hockey League, United Hockey League and in Europe. He now serves as assistant manager at Suburban Training Center.   Jeff Mitchell Originally drafted by the LA Kings, Jeff won the American Hockey League's Calder Cup with the Saint John Flames in 2002. In 2000, he was named the East Coast Hockey League All Star Game's Most Valuable Player and won the shooting accuracy contest in the skills competition. He recently retired as a player/assistant coach with the Toledo Storm of the ECHL and joined the staff at Suburban Training Center as an assistant manager.   Shayne Tomlinson Shayne played defense for Northern Michigan University from 1993-97 before going on to play professionally for Richmond and Dayton of the East Coast Hockey League from 1997-99 and the Port Huron BorderCats of the United Hockey League from 1999-2002. He now serves as assistant manager at the Onyx.     Ian Herbers A 10th-round draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres in 1987, Ian played hockey at the University of Alberta before playing professionally for the Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild. He also spent time in the American Hockey League, International Hockey League and in Europe as both a player and assistant coach. In July of 2003, he became assistant manager at Novi Ice Arena.   Pat Carmichael The veteran of the staff, Pat has been with SHS for almost 30 years.  A center during his playing days, Pat attended and played for the Air Force Academy and Northern Michigan University.  Currently, Pat teaches at Detroit Country Day and also serves as a scout with the Atlanta Thrashers of the NHL. Jesse Hubenschmidt Jesse is the all-time leading scorer at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and had his number retired by the program.  During his senior season at UM-D, Jesse received the Bob Johnson Award as College Hockey Player of the Year. Pete Mazzoni Pete has a great deal of coaching experience, as he served as head coach at Redford Union High School prior to taking over as head coach at Livonia Churchill High School in 2000. Other staff members will include junior, college and professional players and coaches!

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