Coaching Staff (2025-2026)

Head Coach: Andy McDonald

St. Louis AAA Blues are proud to announce Andy Mcdonald as Head Coach of our U18 team for the 2025-26 season. He has been part of the organization's coaching staff for the past seven years, primarily serving as a head coach, and this past season he served as an assistant coach for our U18 team. 

During his NHL career, McDonald played for the Anaheim Ducks and the St. Louis Blues. He was a key contributor to the Ducks' Stanley Cup victory in 2007, and over his career, he amassed 182 goals and 307 assists, totaling 489 points in 685 regular-season games.  

Before his pro career, McDonald starred at Colgate University. In his senior year, he was named a Hobey Baker Finalist, ECAC Player of the Year and ranks among the school’s all-time scoring leaders.

McDonald's extensive experience as both a player and coach brings valuable expertise to the St. Louis AAA Blues, where he continues to make significant contributions to youth hockey development in the area.  

Head Coach: Sam Canfield

Sam has been a coach with our organization for 9 years. Sam was the Head Coach for the 2024 U16 team that went to Nationals and will continue to be our head coach at U16. Sam is currently the Coordinator of Operations and Programming for the TPH School in St Louis. Additionally, Sam spent 10 years in various roles with Synergy Hockey and brings a mix of skill development with video and analytics in his coaching.

Head Coach: Nick Carey

Nick been coaching with the AAA Blues organization in 2015. He has been the Head Coach for multiple teams over his tenure and has severed an Assistant Coach in our organization prior to his head coaching responsibilities. Nick lead the U15s last year to a Tier 1 Elite championship, Central District championship and a trip to Nationals. Nick started with the AAA Organization as a player and was part of the 1990 team that won the 14U USA Hockey National Championship Tournament. In addition to coaching, Nick was a pivotal member and instructor in Synergy Hockey and brings this experience to his coaching.

Head Coach: Steven Bopp

This is Stephen’s fourth year with our organization.  Stephen has worked for several skill related hockey schools and brings this advantage to his coaching.  As a player, Stephen played in the NAHL and finished his career with the Lindenwood Lions as a member of the 2016 National Team. Stephen owns and operates a personal fitness company and serves as a mentor to many in the hockey community.

Head Coach: Ryan Kane

A full-time hockey development professional, Coach Kane brings 25 years of experience at all levels of youth hockey. His extensive background includes a variety of leadership roles within our hockey community, shaping and mentoring players. Coach Kane is eager to lead the 13O Blues this season and is committed to developing both the skills and character of our players.

Head Coach: Bill Ravensberg

Bill is entering his 16th season as a coach and has been affiliated with the AAA Blues, Saint Louis Knights, Varsity Kirkwood High Pioneers, Hockey Club of Saint Louis, and Kirkwood Stars. Bill’s teams have won the CSDHL championship and Missouri State Championship. In addition to coaching, he was president of the Kirkwood High Hockey Club, served on the coaching board for Kirkwood Youth Hockey Association, and currently serves on the Hockey Club of St. Louis board. As a player, Bill played for the St. Louis Junior Blues and College Hockey at Indiana University.

Head Coach: Eric Ormson

Eric is entering his 15th season as a head coach and been affiliated with the AAA Blues, Hockey Club of Saint Louis, Chesterfield Falcons, and Saint Louis Knights. Eric has won two USA Hockey National Championships, a CSDHL championship, and numerous Missouri State Championships. As a member of the AAA Blues organization for over five years, he also serves as our Boys Hockey Director for 14U-9u. As a player, Eric played for the St. Louis Junior Blues and College Hockey at the University of Arizona.

Head Coach: Jordy Fox

Jordy Fox is entering his second Season as Head Coach of the 2015 St Louis AAA Blues. Prior to joining the Blues, he coached the 2015 HC of STL for four years and he was assistant coach of the 2002 AAA Blues Team for three seasons. 

Coach Fox grew up playing in the Kirkwood organization and graduated to the AAA Blues organization before leaving home at 16 to play Jr hockey in Canada. He played 4 years of Jr A in the OPHL, NAHL, and USHL. After his last year of Jr hockey, Coach Fox played NCAA Division 1 Hockey at Merrimack College.

Following his collegiate career, he was fortunate to play 8 years of Pro Hockey across North America and Europe. He played in the UHL, ECHL and AHL before moving to Europe where he played in Finland and England. Coach Fox ended his career with the St Charles Chill in the CHL.

Head Coach: Nathan Hirsch

We are thrilled to announce Nathan Hirsch as the head coach for our 2016 Squirt Minor team for the 2025-2026 season! Nathan brings a wealth of experience from coaching various age groups with Kirkwood Youth Hockey, Chaminade High School and Hockey Club of St. Louis.

Head Coach: Connor Chatham

Connor with be entering his 6th season with the Lady Blues, second as head coach for 16U and 19U teams. He has been involved in our girls program since his retirement from professional hockey. Connor started his youth hockey career with the AAA Blues prior to being selected to the US National Development Program. Upon playing 2 years in the program, he moved to play in the Ontario Hockey League before turning pro. He was a 3rd Round draft pick of the New Jersey Devils and played several years in the OHL.  Currently he works as a professional skills instructor for Elite Hockey.

Head Coach: Connor Chatham

Connor with be entering his 6th season with the Lady Blues, second as head coach for 16U and 19U teams. He has been involved in our girls program since his retirement from professional hockey. Connor started his youth hockey career with the AAA Blues prior to being selected to the US National Development Program. Upon playing 2 years in the program, he moved to play in the Ontario Hockey League before turning pro. He was a 3rd Round draft pick of the New Jersey Devils and played several years in the OHL.  Currently he works as a professional skills instructor for Elite Hockey.

Head Coach: Cole Chatham

This will be Cole’s fourth season with the Lady Blues as the 14u Head Coach as well as an assistant for the 19U team. A Belleville, Illinois native, grew up playing both AA (Affton Americans) and AAA (St. Louis Blues) hockey before advancing to the NAHL. After splitting the year there with both the Janesville Jets and the Aberdeen Wings, Cole elected to attend the University of Mississippi and played ACHA college hockey. Cole worked as a Skills Development Coach at Elite Hockey School enhancing his knowledge on the individual side of the game. Previously an Assistant Coach for the Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville.



Head Coach: Charlie Blyth

Charlie is entering his fourth season as the 12U Head Coach. He has been coaching girls since 2019 and has been a great addition to our programming. Originally from Montreal, he played prep school hockey before playing college hockey at Amherst College. After college he had a 6-year professional career and has the most games ever played for the Missouri River Otters.  His passion for hockey goes beyond the AAA Blues where Charlie serves as an on-ice and camp director for Hockey Ministries International.