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    OFFICER BRIAN SHAW FOUNDATION BENEFIT GAME

    Sunday, Dec 22, 2024, 12:00 p.m.

    Pittsburgh ice arena

    Pittsburgh Stars U18 AAA vs ClevEland Barons U18 AAA

    Don't Miss Out on this Special Event - Register for Our BENEFIT Today!


    General Admission - $5 Donation

    (Please bring printed receipt of presale purchase for entry to the game. Admission will be limited to a maximum occupancy.) 

    - Silent Auction
    - Pittsburgh Stars Game Jersey Auction
    - Teddy Bear Donation - bring your own bear or purchase one at the door - (All teddy bears will be donated to Children’s Hospital in Brian’s name)
    - Chuck-A-Puck
    - 50/50 Raffle

     All proceeds benefit the Officer Brian Shaw Foundation

    Photo Officer Brian Shaw

    PITTSBURGH STARS ALUMNI GAMES

    Don't Miss Out on this Special Event - Register for Our Alumni Games Today!

    Monday, Dec 23, 2024

    Calling all former Pittsburgh Stars, Pittsburgh Viper Stars and Esmark Stars alumni ...

    In celebration of our 40th Anniversary, 1984-2024, the Pittsburgh Stars will be hosting a pair of "Pittsburgh Stars Alumni Games" on Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at the Pittsburgh Ice Arena.

    Game 1 - 6:00 p.m.
    Older Timers Game: Players who wore the Stars Jersey between 1984-2004 (Born 1990 or before)

    Game 2 - 7:30 p.m.
    Young Bucks Game: Players who wore the Stars Jersey  between 2005-2024 (Born 1991 or after)

    Each game is limited to 30 Skaters and 4 Goaltenders, so early registration is recommended!!!

    To register for the games, please click on the Alumni Game Registration link.

    The registration session will allow you to complete contact information, sign up for participation, and submit payment.

    Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately. To complete registration through our secure site, please have your Visa or MasterCard information available.

    The $30.00 registration fee includes registration and Game Jersey. A snack table and drinks (donated by Stellabotte Skating + Development) will be available.


    Pittsburgh Stars Apparel & Merchandise


    PITTSBURGH STARS AAA HOCKEY 2024-2025 CORPORATE SPONSORS


    The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey Program would like to thank our 2024-2025 corporate sponsors!

     

    Allegheny Podiatry

    Century 21 Fairways - Kristie Keller

    Crews Control, LLC

    eNGINE

    Jim Shorkey North Hills - Mitsubishi

    Lawn Sense

    Metalcraft Mining Equipment Rebuilders, Inc

    Pittsburgh Brewing Company

    S&S Slides

    Terry Hohman Painting

    Three Rivers Endoscopy Center

    UPMC

    Versa-fab, Inc

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


    Scheduling Games with the Pittsburgh Stars for 2024-2025 Season

    Tier I AAA teams interested in scheduling games with the Pittsburgh Stars teams for the 2024-25 season at the Midget 18U, Midget 16U, Midget 15U, Bantam 14U, Bantam 13U (Red), Bantam 13U (White), and Pee Wee U12 levels should contact Dave Kosick, General Manager Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey, (dwk@thekmagroup.com).

    2024-25 Season Pittsburgh Stars Coaching Applications

    The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club is now accepting applications for head and assistant coaching positions for the 2024-2025 season.

    The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club will consist of seven (7) Tier I AAA teams for the 2024-2025 season offering teams at the 18U, 16U, 15U, 14U, 13U (Red) and 13U (White) and 12U 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 2024-2025 COACHES

    The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club is pleased to announce our head coaches and skills instructors for the 2024-2025 season.

    18U AAA - (2006 & 2007) (National Bound) - Dave Kosick
    16U AAA - (2008) (National Bound) - Yuri Krivokhija
    15U AAA - (2009) (National Bound) - Chris Stern
    14U AAA - (2010) (National Bound) - Miles Liberati
    13U AAA Red - (2011) (National Bound) - Mark Hastings
    13U AAA White - (2011) (National Bound) - Dalton Moore
    12U AAA - (2012) - CJ Stellabotte 


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

    Yuri Krivokhija and Nilan Nagy 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: 2024-2025 Season

    Know a family interested in opening their house to a travel hockey player billet for the 2024-2025 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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