HOCKEY OPERATIONS
Frederick Youth Hockey Association Mission Statement
Our mission is to foster the growth and development of young athletes through the power of ice hockey, instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
We strive to provide a safe and inclusive environment that promotes skill development, personal growth, and a lifelong love for the game and friendships. By emphasizing both individual and collective achievements, we aim to empower our players to become resilient, confident, and respectful members of the community.
Hockey Director
Patrick St Clair
Hockey Director, Patrick St Clair oversees all aspects of hockey development and operations, including player and skill development, team and coach management, and membership growth.
As Hockey Director, St Clair leverages his expertise to enhance the development of players and teams within the organization. His responsibilities include implementing strategic training programs, fostering a positive team environment, and nurturing the overall growth of the Frederick Freeze.
Patrick St Clair has a deep connection with the Frederick Youth Hockey Association and the local hockey community. He began his hockey journey playing for the Frederick Phantoms and Frederick Fury, both past monikers of the Frederick Youth Hockey Association. He later joined the Washington Little Capitals Tier-I "AAA" hockey program before playing high school hockey with the Linganore Lancers, followed by junior hockey with the Frederick Freeze. During his time with the Freeze, St Clair served as team captain, achieved multiple league all-star selections, and emerged as a top scorer.
St Clair's commitment to hockey continued at Towson University, where he captained the Towson Tigers (ACHA D-1 club) and secured the 2013 ECHA League Championship. In 2013, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management from Towson University's College of Business and Economics.
Associate Hockey Director
Adam Levine
Associate Hockey Director, Adam Levine, works with the Freeze’s Hockey Operations Department alongside Hockey Director, Patrick St Clair. In addition to overseeing hockey development for the program, Adam is responsible for all practice planning, skills development, and program growth in the Mite age group.
Levine joined the Freeze as an assistant coach for the Mite Futures team during the 2022-2023 season and quickly began implementing player-specific practice drills and overseeing power skating for all Mite teams. Adam is Level 4 USA Hockey certified, and has been a Freeze Head Coach at both the 8U and 10U levels
Adam grew up in Maryland playing for the Tri-City Eagles where he competed for three USA Hockey National Championships. He also played at Mount St. Joseph High School, winning four MIAA Championships and one Maryland State Title. Levine’s career then took him to the Berkshire School (Sheffield, Massachusetts) for one season of prep school hockey. Adam finished his competitive playing career at Penn State University (ACHA), playing for the Nittany Lions, where his team qualified for four consecutive ACHA National Championship tournaments.
Adam's true passion is teaching fundamentals to youth hockey players with a focus on power skating, but he has also coached at various ages ranging from U8 to U18 to high school programs.