IT'S ALL ABOUT DEVELOPMENT

Next Level Hockey is a premium brand for hockey player development based in Montreal, Quebec.

Committed and passionate to develop the future of hockey, the main concentration at NLH is to focus & improve on the specific details of the game for forwards, defenceman & goaltenders. We offer on-ice sessions as well as synthetic ice specific detail sessions for boys & girls of all ages (Beginner - Professional)

Founder Michael Buonincontri, a former professional hockey player in multiple European leagues, is quickly emerging as one of the top player development coaches across Canada - Taking pride in providing an elite service, innovative programs and modernized teaching techniques to assist players in their development.

NEXT LEVEL HOCKEY FACILITY

A " Hockey players paradise " ... our very own development training centre fully equipped with a synthetic ice rink & fitness gym designed specifically for hockey players to reach their ultimate potential.

MICHAEL BUONINCONTRI

NLH Director of Hockey Operations & Player Development Specialist

On-Ice & Synthetic ice

Staff & Coaching Experience :

- Scout - Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL)

- Scout - Team Canada East U-19 (WJAC)

Director of hockey operations - Honoré Mercier Mustangs, Leonardo da Vinci Jets, Pierre de Coubertin Predators, Genesis Wings

- Technical Director / Coach - NL Montreal Jr. Canadiens

- Scout - Hawkesbury Hawks (CCHL)

Hockey Experience :

• 2019-2020 - Unterland (Italy IHL D1 Professional Hockey)

• 2018-2019 - EC Harzer Falken (Germany OBERLIGA) & Montpellier (France D1 Professional Hockey)

• 2017-2018 - Tours (France D1 Professional Hockey)

• 2016-2017 - Caen (France D1 Professional Hockey)

• 2015-2016 - Dunkerque (France D1 Professional Hockey)

• 2014-2015 - West Kelowna Warriors & Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL)

• 2013-2014 - Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) & Smiths Falls Bears (CCHL)

• 2012-2013 - Smiths Falls Bears (CCHL)

• 2011-2012 - Cornwall Colts & Smiths Falls Bears (CCHL)

• 2010-2011 - Rocky Mountain Roughriders Colorado (Midget AAA)

Accomplishments :

• 2016-2017 Most goals scored in France Division 1

• 2013 - Drafted 2nd Round (29th Overall) Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL Entry Draft)

• 2012 - Selected to play for Team Canada East (U19)

• 2012 - Committed to a full ride scholarship to Saint Cloud State University (NCAA D1)

JOSEPH MANNO

NLH - Player Development Specialist

On-Ice & Synthetic ice

Hockey Experience:

Midget AAA - Lac St-louis Lions
South Kent Prep School
Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL
4 years NCAA D1
Professional Hockey

Staff & Coaching Experience :

- Next Level Hockey Player Development Coach since 2021

- Assistant Coach - Honore Mercier Mustangs

- Assistant Coach - Leonardo da Vinci Jets

- Assistant Coach - Pierre de Coubertin Predators

- Coach - NL Montreal Jr. Canadiens

Hockey Accomplishments :

- Drafted by Saint John Sea Dogs 2009
- USHL Clark Cup Champion 2012-2013

ANTHONY BUONINCONTRI

NLH Director of Goaltending operations & goalie coach

Staff & Coaching Experience :

-Technical goaltending director for various organizations.

-Anthony has over 18 years of coaching experience at the elite levels such as M11 AA/BB, M13 AAA & M15 AAA.

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- Assistant Coach - Honore Mercier Mustangs

- Assistant Coach - Leonardo da Vinci Jets

- Assistant Coach - Pierre de Coubertin Predators

- Coach - NL Montreal Jr. Canadiens

Direct contact for Goaltending information : nlh.goalies@gmail.com

FRANK BUONINCONTRI

Staff & Coaching Experience :

- HP1 Certified coach

Frank has over 35 years of head coaching experience in elite level hockey. Over the years coaching M11 AA/BB, M13 AAA & M15 AAA.

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- Assistant Coach - Honore Mercier Mustangs

- Assistant Coach - Leonardo da Vinci Jets

- Assistant Coach - Pierre de Coubertin Predators

- Coach - NL Montreal Jr. Canadiens

VALERIE SAURETTE

NLH - Skating Specialist

Staff & Coaching Experience :

Valerie has worked with former and current NHL players including members of the Montreal Canadiens organization. We are thrilled to have Valerie on board with Next Level Hockey as our skating coach specialist!

TONY PANDOLFO

NLH - Learn to skate / play development coach

Staff & Coaching Experience:

-Specializing in development for kids ages 3-7.

-Tony has over 20 years of experience in hockey development including 7 years of the head director of the learn to skate program for the east of Montreal hockey organization.