MEET THE COACHES
MATTHEW QUERCIA
Co-Founder and Coach
Teams: Sioux Falls Stampede USHL, Boston University, Michigan Tech, Wheeling Nailers/WBS Penguins.
Matthew Quercia, coach, and co-founder of Chew Dawg Hockey Academy,
is a professional hockey player for the ECHL as a member of the Wheeling Nailers. He was born and raised in Massachusetts, so he is no stranger to the New England hockey scene, starting at a young age, from club teams to college teams—he played at Boston University for three years and finished his career at Michigan Tech. Having coached many junior teams, he’s passionate about teaching young players to play the game he knows so well and the life lessons that come with it. When he’s not playing hockey, he enjoys playing golf.
Coach
Matt Koopman
Teams: Waterloo Black Hawks USHL, Providence College, UMass, Wheeling Nailers ECHL
Matt Koopman from Marblehead, MA, former Providence College and UMass Amherst standout, now playing for the Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins. His dedication and skill continue to shine on the ice and were excited for him to bring that to CDHA 2024!
