Meet Our Instructors
Rick Cornacchia
Founder
Rick Cornacchia brings to NTR Richmond Hill 30+ years of high-level hockey instructing experience. He was the head coach for the Italian National Senior Men's Ice Hockey team. In 1992 he was the head coach for the Canadian National World Juniors Ice Hockey Team. In 1990, he lead his team the Oshawa Generals to become Memorial Cup Champions. With 11+ years coaching experience in the OHL, Rick previously coached in the GTHL AAA & Tier 2 JR. A. He was also a high school teacher for 8 years, with a BPHE and BA in Education.
Ryan Olidis
General Manager
Graduated from Niagara University with a HBA in Sports Management, Ryan was the captain of the Niagara Purple Eagles Men's Hockey team with a NCAA DI Scholarship. Previous to his professional hockey career in Germany, he played in the OPJHL Provincial Junior A for the Markham Waxers. Ryan is certified by Hockey Canada with his NCCP Development 1 and GTHL "Speak out" - respect in sport certified coaching. With over 8 years of high-level hockey instruction experience, he is heavily involved in the hockey community as a GTHL AAA coach and OMHA team skill development coach.
Steve Young
Power Skating & Skills
Josh Egan
Skill Development
Hayley Zak
Learn to Skate
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Adult Learn to Skate
Shane Roberts
Power Skating & Skills
Ethan Smagaren
Skill Development
Leah Balkovec
Learn to Skate
&
Adult Learn to Skate
Geordan Traverse
Skill Development
Ben Hjelholt
Skill Development
Micaela Sotirakos
Learn to Skate
&
Adult Learn to Skate
Rob O'Brien
Skill Development