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      PITTSBURGH STARS AAA HOCKEY 2025-2026 CORPORATE SPONSORS

      The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Program would like to thank our 2025-2026 corporate sponsors!

       

      American Manufacturing & Integration

      Easley & Rivers, Inc

      Evergreen Insurance

      KMA Design

      Lawn Care

      Metalcraft Mining Equipment Rebuilders, Inc

      SEI Clean

      S&S Slides

      Their support and assistance helps make the Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey program possible!


      Scheduling Games with the Pittsburgh Stars for 2025-2026 Season

      Tier I AAA teams interested in scheduling games with the Pittsburgh Stars teams for the 2025-26 season at the Midget 18U, Midget 16U, Midget 15U, Bantam 14U, Bantam 13U levels should contact Dave Kosick, General Manager Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey, (dwk@thekmagroup.com).

      2025-26 Season Pittsburgh Stars Coaching Applications

      The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club is still accepting applications for assistant coaching positions for the 2025-2026 season.

      For the 2025-2026 season, the Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club will offer teams at the 18U, 16U, 15U, 14U, and 13U levels. 

      The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club is a national and internationally recognized club that provides elite level training and development.  The club provides Tier I hockey players exposure on a regional, national and international level mixed with on- and off-ice training designed to allow each player to maximize their potential ... all while providing constructive lessons that allow them to excel in life.

      If you are interested in joining the coaching ranks of the Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club, please click on link below and complete the form and email General Manager Dave Kosick (dwk@thekmagroup.com) a letter of interest with resume.

      If you have any questions please contact Dave Kosick at dwk@thekmagroup.com.

      We appreciate your interest in joining the Pittsburgh Stars AAA Club and helping our players ... Shoot for the Stars!

      Pittsburgh Stars AAA 2025-2026 COACHES

      The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club is pleased to announce our head coach, coaching staffs and skills instructors for the 2025-2026 season.

      18U AAA - (2007 & 2008) (National Bound) - Dave Kosick (HC), Yuri Krivokhija (AC), Chris Stern (AC)
      16U AAA - (2009) (National Bound) - Yuri Krivokhija (HC), Dave Kosick (AC), Chris Stern (AC) 
      15U AAA - (2010) (National Bound) - Miles Liberati (HC), Dan Liberati (AC)
      14U AAA - (2011) (National Bound) - CJ Stellabotte (HC), Christian Gorscak (AC)
      13U AAA Red - (2012) (National Bound) - CJ Stellabotte (HC), Christian Gorscak (AC)


      General Manager - Dave Kosick
      Skills and Training Director - Yuri Krivokhija
      Skills and Instruction Coach - Chris Stern
      Skills and Instruction Coach - CJ Stellabotte
      Skills and Instruction Coach - Miles Liberati
      Skills and Training Director - Nilan Nagy
      Goaltender Training Director - Nick Mish
      Billeting Coordinator - Christine George

      Yuri Krivokhija will serve as "skills training" directors and Nick Mish will again serve as the goaltending training director for Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey. In these roles, they will focus efforts on development and skills training with all Pittsburgh AAA teams.

      BILLET FAMILIES WANTED: 2025-2026 Season

      Know a family interested in opening their house to a travel hockey player billet for the 2025-2026 season?

      The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club is seeking families interested in serving as billet families. Families, both from within and outside of the Pittsburgh Stars Hockey Program, are encouraged to participate.

      If your family would be interested in participating or if you have any questions, please contact General Manager Dave Kosick (dwk@thekmagroup.com) or Billet Coordinator Christine George (nhahapresident@gmail.com).


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      Tryout Success Stories - Christian Gorscak

      Former Esmark Stars forward Christian Gorscak used an NAHL tryout camp to get on to the Johnstown Tomahawks radar. Three seasons later, Gorscak was named the North American Hockey League's Most Valuable Player. From Esmark to Johnstown to Niagara University, to earn his way into NCAA Division I hockey.

      Christian Gorscak

      NAHL MVP - former Esmark Stars Christian Gorscak

      TRYOUT SUCCESS STORIES - Dusty Geregach

      Former Esmark Stars defenseman Dustin Geregach successfully followed the NAPHL to NAHL to NCAA pathway, from Esmark to Johnstown to Mercyhurst University, to earn his way into NCAA Division I hockey.