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COACHES

We are fortunate to have a staff of six experienced coaches, two of whom are Conestoga Boys Varsity alumni players and former coaches. Having a large coaching staff, including a dedicated goalie coach, enables us to give lots of attention to our players with a focus on skills development at a variety of levels.

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Head Coach

Chris Hellmann

Updated bio coming soon....Coach Chris became Head Coach after several years as an Asst. Coach with Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey. He is a graduate of Conestoga High School.

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Assistant Coach

Scott Cowan

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Coach Scotty brings decades of playing and coaching experience to the Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey program. A proud Conestoga alum, he played for the Stoga boys' team from 1982–1985 and was part of the 1985 State Championship team. He went on to play Junior B hockey with the Tropicana Flyers and continued his hockey career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, playing for their club team. “Coaching has been a big part of my life ever since college,” he says. “It’s been especially meaningful to return to Conestoga and coach alongside friends and former teammates.” After college, he coached Conestoga Boys’ Varsity with recently retired Stoga Girls coaches Mike Stagnaro and Tony Parisi from 1989–2000, and later returned to the ice with Mighty Moose and Conestoga Girls Hockey in 2019. Over the years, he’s also coached his own children’s soccer and baseball teams. Off the ice, Coach Scotty enjoys playing golf and spending time at the beach.

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Assistant Coach

Kevin Foley

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Updated bio coming soon... Coach Kevin joined Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey for the 2025-26 season.

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Assistant Coach

Rob Marscher

Focus: Goalie development

Coach Rob brings a lifelong love of hockey—and deep goalie experience—to his role with Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey. He started skating at age four outside of Boston and played every position on the ice before settling into the crease around age nine. He trained at Joe Bertagna’s Goalie Camp, played for the Junior Bruins Club team in 8th grade, and was selected as a goalie for the Central team in the prestigious Hockey Night in Boston tournament. His public high school team was undefeated in his junior year and ranked among the top in the state. “Many of my teammates went on to play college hockey—and a few even made it to the pros,” Coach Rob says. “I chose to focus on music after high school, but hockey has always stayed with me.” Coach Rob has stayed connected to the sport through adult leagues and by volunteering on the ice with Conestoga Hockey since his daughter Roxy joined the elementary team. He’s worked with goalies at practices, helped on the bench for middle school and JV games, and recently joined Coach Stag at JV practices to support player development. Off the ice, Coach Rob is a professional musician and app developer. He’s toured internationally with Jewish reggae artist Matisyahu, and has performed on The Tonight Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. He continues to collaborate with Matisyahu and maintains an active music career alongside his day job in tech. His wife, Regan, is also a coach—serving as the head coach of Conestoga Field Hockey.

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Assistant Coach

Brian McNeill

Focus: Developing players

Updated bio coming soon... Coach Brian joined Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey for the 2025-26 season.

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Assistant Coach

Kerry Valdescalice

Focus: JV

Coach Kerry has been part of the Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey coaching staff since 2023, bringing more than 30 years of experience and a lifelong love for the game. He began playing in Western Pennsylvania with the Westmoreland Eagles Club and was a four-year varsity letterman and captain for Greensburg Salem High School. “Hockey has always held a special place in my life—especially now that I get to share it with my daughters, Lila and Flora,” he says. “It’s a privilege to help our players grow both on and off the ice, and to be part of a team that truly supports one another.”

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In Memoriam: Bob Anderson

Goalie Coach

Robert Thomson Anderson

FEBRUARY 29, 1952 – SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

"It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Conestoga Ice Hockey legend Bob Anderson. He was not only a player and a coach, but a teacher, mentor and friend to many generations of ‘Stoga hockey players and families. 
We are so grateful for the overwhelming impact he made on our organization for more than 50 years." -Ross M. Hyatt

BOARD

The Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey Club is a school-affiliated club, but not an official school sport operated by the district—so unlike other athletic programs, we rely on volunteer leadership and parent involvement to keep the team running smoothly and sustainably.

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Our Board serves as a steward of the program, helping to guide its mission, culture, and long-term growth. Board members work closely with coaches, support recruitment and community awareness, and help ensure the future of the program through thoughtful planning and collaboration.

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In addition to supporting basic operations, the Board helps coordinate off-ice programming—like team events, player recognition, and fundraising—that build community and enhance the player experience.

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Because parents naturally move on as their players graduate, we have an ongoing need for new families to get involved—not only to keep things running, but to reflect the ideas, energy, and needs of our current team.

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Whether you're interested in a Board role or a short-term volunteer task, there’s a place for your time and talents. Even a small commitment can make a big difference—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Board Roles & Parent Involvement

Board Members*:

​PAULA JORGENSEN, Club Co-Founder

SHANNON CHOE, Parent of player

JULIA VALDESALICE, Parent of player

KATE FRIEL, Parent of player​

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TREASURER/REGISTRAR:

KATHY BORZELL 

*All Board members are Safesport Certified

Grade-level Representatives:

​ANDREA SAU 9th grade Parent Rep 

CARIE SHINGLETON 9th grade Parent Rep

needed!- 10th grade Parent Rep

needed!-  11th grade Parent Rep

KATE FRIEL 12th grade Parent Rep

CAPTAINS
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Coming Soon!

©2026

 by Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey.

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