WHO WE ARE
The mission of the Carolina Thunder Hockey Club is to help each young athlete reach their maximum potential as an ice hockey player both on and off the ice. We are dedicated to teaching life skills to all ages including, but not limited to, respect, integrity, dedication and ensuring their love and passion for the game. Our hockey club is based at and plays all of our home games at the Orange County Sportsplex, 101 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC. 27278.
HEAD COACHES:
2025/2026 ~ coaching staff:
6/8U ~ Nathan Crooks, Jason Mihalik $ Alison Butler
10U ~ Jack Vorndran, Rob Dowen
12U ~ Alex Trestman, Paul Badalamenti
14U ~ Kevin Kamenski, Robert Greene
14U ~ Stefan Zandelin, John Jans
16U ~ Trevor Frenette, Ryan Faubert
18U ~ Matt Pennachi, Joshua Tripp
Strength & Conditioning Coach ~ Scott Gauldin
Goaltending Coach ~ Ethan Roberts
Social Media Manager ~ Morgan Vander Poppen