Dean Thibodeau - Founder, OWNER/OPERATOR, Director of Hockey
My passion and pride for hockey has been a core piece of who I am since a young age. My commitment to you is to always provide the most professional approach to hockey administration and sharing your story regardless of the size or level of your organization.
Collegiate Conference Experience
Central Collegiate Hockey Association (NCAA Division 1) - Asst. Commissioner, Operations
Western Collegiate Hockey Association (NCAA Division 1) - Asst. Commissioner, Operations
- Financial Operations
- Hockey Operations
- Tournament Director
- Sponsorship Sales & Activation
- Policies & Procedures and Bylaw Administration and Interpretation
- Compliance Coordination
- Officiating Operations
- Licensing Coordination
- Scheduling
- Membership and Board of Directors Meeting Planning & Execution
- Return to Play Officer
NCAA Division 1 Experience
Hockey Operations, Video Operations, Creative Services
- St. Cloud State University (2008-2014)
- University of Wisconsin (2014-2015) - 2015 WCHA Champion, 2015 Frozen Four Semifinalist
- University of Minnesota (2015-2017) - 2016 NCAA National Champion, 2017 Frozen Four Semifinalist
National Team Experience
Hockey Operations, Video Operations
- 2014 Olympics - Back-up Video Coordinator
- Pre-Olympic Tour and International Series
- 2013 & 2014 Women's U18 World Championships Silver Medalist
- National Player Development Camps
Minor Hockey Experience
- On-Ice Official
- Learn-to-Skate Instructor
- High School & Youth Hockey School Administration and On-Ice Personnel
Playing Experience
- Player, 1992 through 2008
- Adult Hockey League Participant
- Team Captain, 2007-2008 Season
- 2007 NEMHL All-Star
Other Professional Experience
- Credit Analyst, Cargill
- Accounting Assistant
- Owner/Manager/Chef, Tacorral Mexican Restaurant