NHL REFERRALS

TOM KUHNHACKL

NHL 2017 & 2018 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION

"I cannot thank Rich enough. Rich took me under his wing and developed skills I wasn't good at during my time in the ECHL and AHL. Rich used his free time to work with me to develop as a player. I appreciate all Rich has done for me and he really helped me make my way to the NHL."

JOHN HYNES

HEAD COACH NHL MINNESOTA WILD

"I highly recommend Rich Mihelic. I had the opportunity to work closely with Rich. He is an excellent coach. He has great passion, work ethic and knowledge of the game but most importantly how to teach and develop skills for players of all ages. I have seen Rich work with our professional players and prospects. He can adapt to any age group and relate to the players. If you want to learn, get better and have fun Rich Mihelic is the type of coach and person that will provide that environment and structure." 

BILL GUERIN

GENERAL MANAGER, NHL MINNESOTA WILD

"Rich Mihelic really knows how to develop the skills of a hockey player. He had a great impact on many of our players in Wilkes-Barre. Players who are now in the NHL."

JEFF BARRETT

CEO AHL WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS

"Rich Mihelic was a huge asset for the Penguins organization. His ability to relate to all levels of players and parents is what differentiates him from other instructors. Rich worked tirelessly with our NHL prospects, elite youth players and beginners in the learn to play hockey program. As a hockey parent and a hockey professional I strongly recommend engaging with Rich and his services"

BRAD THIESSEN

PROFESSIONAL GOALIE

"I had the opportunity to coach alongside Rich and be coached by Rich. In both cases it was easy to see his love for the game and dedication to making his players better. His practices were always high intensity and with a purpose, every time we stepped on the ice with Rich we improved. He has a great mind for the game and is excellent at relaying that to his players. He made the game fun while pushing us to our limits."

JASON MEGNA

NHL COLORADO AVALANCHE

"Rich Mihelic was very helpful for me during NHL preseason training by providing me with challenging drills and skill work that translated seamlessly to games."

ALAIN NASREDDINE

NHL INTERIM HEAD COACH NEW JERSEY DEVILS

"I was able to get to know Rich Mihelic during my time with the Penguins through his coaching of my kids. I quickly came to realize that Rich was highly qualified and had a great understanding of the game. Being a coaching in the AHL at the time I enjoyed sharing thoughts with him particularly on the development of defensemen. I still use to this day some of his ideas. Great coach, great person" 

RYAN CRAIG

NHL ASSISTANT COACH VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

"Back when my son, Carson was just starting out skating and learning the game, we were lucky to have Rich in PA to take him out on the ice and teach him about hockey that formed his base that he uses today. Carson is now 9 and playing high level Squirt hockey in Cleveland. Rich was very professional with the kids as their coach but more importantly to me, made it fun for them!"

BORIS VALABIK

1ST ROUND 10TH OVERALL NHL ALUMNI

"Training with Rich Mihelic was fun and very challenging. I enjoyed it because I felt it was helping me to further develop my skills on the ice. Rich brings a lot of energy out to the skates and brings the best out of the players he trains. Skate with Rich and you will get better."

KRISTOFF PAPP

2020 NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING LIST

"Training with Rich really took me out of my comfort zone with new drills that were not just high pace but game like which really helped tweak and improve my game like skills that you wouldn't get out of an ordinary skills session."

TOM MARCHIN

NHL PROSPECT / BROWN ALUMNI

"The high tempo drills encouraged me to speed up my decision making and quickness. Rich helped me play faster and prepare me for the NHL camp I attended this summer."

CRAIG SKUDALSKI

ECHL WHEELING NAILERS

"Training with Rich Mihelic gave me the tools and confidence in game like situations to play competitive hockey and ultimately turn professional”

THEO CALVAS

OHL ALUMNI / CURRENT PRO

"I really enjoyed myself while training with Coach Rich over the summer. The on-ice drills were very helpful and definitely improved my game. Coach Rich was able to push me to my limits and still managed to make it fun and enjoyable for me. Overall it was the best summer I have ever had for training" - Theo Calvas

“Rich is a professional hockey skills coach. Rich connects with his players, tailors the practices to get maximum results and instill confidence. I highly recommend using Rich to coach skill development. Rich has greatly improved my son’s hockey skills and will continue to develop his hockey skills”.

John T. Calvas- Father of Theo Calvas