Brian Urick has been an assistant coach in the Minnetonka High School program for seven seasons. This will be Coach Urick's fourth year as head coach. Brian is a 1995 graduate of MHS. He is one of the all time leading scorers in school history and he earned All Metro and All State honors during an outstanding high school career. Brian was a member of Minnetonka's state tournament team in 1994. At the end of his senior year, Urick was a drafted by the Edmonton Oilers. Brian went on to earn a scholarship to the University of Notre Dame where he starred for the "Irish" as a four year starter. After playing professionally for a couple years, Brian returned home to coach at Tonka. Brian can be contacted at brianurick@gmail.com.


Joe Urick

Joe Urick is an assistant coach helping with the team's defense and special teams.  Joe has a wealth of hockey experience at a variety of levels. He has had three stints as a JV coach; Minnetonka 92-93 & 2001-08 as well as at Simley High School. AS a Minnetonka resident, he has also been actively involved as a youth coach in MYHA, coaching Squirt A's, Pee Wee A's over an 8 year period. Joe is a 1968 graduate of UW-Stout where he was a 3 year letter winner in football as well as 4 years in golf where he was Captain and MVP. As a native "Ranger" growing up in Virginia MN, he was a three sport star in hockey, football and golf. As a veteran coach in both youth hockey and high school Joe provides the coaching staff with a diverse and experienced approach to the game. Joe can be contacted at jwurick@hotmail.com.


Steve Aronson - Varsity Assistant Coach

Steve Aronson is entering his fourth year as an assistant coach. Steve will be responsible for coaching the forwards on the varsity team. Steve served as an assistant coach for the University of Saint Thomas in 2006-2007 and is a 1996 graduate of MHS. Steve played four years of hockey at the University of Saint Thomas where he was a 3 time first team All American, an academic All American, the 2000 NCAA Division III player of the year, as well as the all-time leading scorer in the history of MIAC. Upon graduating Steve was the first player ever signed to a professional contract with the Minnesota Wild. Steve played three years professionally in the AHL, IHL, ECHL and in Europe. Steve currently resides in Minneapolis with his wife Katie . Steve can be contacted saronson@farnamstreet.net.



Paul Olson - JV Head Coach

Paul returns as a JV head coach for his 10th season. He is a 1993 graduate of Spring Lake Park High School where he was a 3 sport athlete. A 4 year letter winner in tennis, 3 years in soccer and 2 years in hockey. Paul graduated from UMD in 1998 and has had experience coaching softball, golf, soccer, tennis and hockey. Paul is an avid runner, having completed 11 marathons. As head JV coach, Paul contributes with approachable personality and diverse coaching background. He is an Art teacher at the High School and resides in Blaine. Paul can be contacted at paul.olson@minnetonka.k12.mn.us.


Matt Breen - JV Assistant Coach

Matt Breen will come back for his fourth season as a hockey coach for the Skippers. Matt has coached freshmen football for four seasons at Minnetonka and coached Skipper baseball and Excelsior legion baseball for two years. He is in his fourth year as a math teacher at Minnetonka High School. Matt graduated from Willmar High School, where he lettered in football, hockey, and baseball. Coach Breen was a three-time all-conference hockey player. He went on to play football and graduate from St. John's University. Matt resides in Victoria. Matt can be contacted at matt.breen@minnetonka.k12.mn.us.