Brian Bicek Bio

Brian’s playing career began locally in Downers Grove, IL helping his team win the 1997 Peewee National championship. AFTER A SUCCESSFUL INNAGURAL SEASON WITH THE CHICAGO MISSION,Brian would go on to be the 1st overall selection of the 2002 NAHL Draft by the Cleveland Barons where he led the league in scoring and won NAHL Rookie of The Year. After one season in the NAHL, Brian earned a Division 1 scholarship to play hockey in the CCHA for the Western Michigan University Broncos. Brian played in 145 College hockey games scoring 29 goals and adding 25 assists over his 4-year college career. Brian graduated from WMU with Bachelor’s degree in Finance and dual minor in Economics and marketing, and was twice elected to the CCHA All-Academic Team (2007, 2008). After his 4 years with the Broncos, Brian would go on to play 6-years of Professional hockey in the IHL, ECHL, and CHL (PHPA) playing in 304 professional games scoring 106 goals, 134 assists for 240 points. His team won the IHL Turner Cup Championship with the Muskegon Lumberjacks (2009-2010). He earned CHL All-Star Game honors while playing for the Evansville Icemen (2010-2011) and was selected All-Star Game MVP.

Brian Bicek is currently the Director of Youth Player Development for the Chicago Fury AAA Hockey Organization and is also head coach of the Bantam Minor and Squirt Minor teams. Brian’s decorated coaching career has include head coaching the Chicago Mission’s 2001, 2004, and 2007 birth years including winning 6 Illinois state titles, a Silver Stick Championship and, Bantam Major USA Hockey National invite. Through his experience, Brian has grown his network and relationships to stay current with the most innovative training methods.

Brian and his wife Ali reside in Oswego, IL with their son Ben and daughter Mia.

Vince Pedrie Bio

Vince played his minor hockey in Chicago before leaving to play in the USHL. After being selected 48th overall in the USHL Phase 1 draft, Vince played four years in the USHL which included a Clark Cup Championship with the Indiana Ice. Vince then went on to attend Penn State University where he won awards such as Big Ten All Rookie Team, Big Ten Second All-Star Team, Big Ten First All-Star Team, Big Ten All-Tournament Team and won a Big Ten Championship. After spending two seasons at Penn State, Vince signed an NHL contract with The New York Rangers. Vince then went on to play parts of four professional seasons in the AHL while continuing to finish his Communications Degree from Penn State. Throughout Vince’s career he has experienced the challenges of being an amateur/professional Player which will allow Vince to guide and assist  players as they pursue their own goals. Vince joined The Will Sports Group, a NHLPA Certified Agency, in 2021 as a player consultant and advisor.