2024 Board Nominees

Name: Michael Scannell

Have you read the SIIH By-Laws? Yes

Do you currently have a child registered with the Ice Hawks? Yes

How long have you been with the organization? 2 years

Please list any positions you have held in the organization: Head Coach 6u, Assistant Coach 10u

Please give a brief outline of who you are and why you would like to become a Board member. What are your goals? What would you like to accomplish in your term on the board? 

If elected to Ice Hawks board I will help to grow Ice Hawks membership and keep hockey fun for all families involved. I am interested in being a board member to help bring new ideas to the organization from a lifelong hockey player and enthusiast. I bring many years of experience to a board setting as I am on the HOA board in my subdivision and was on the board for the Madison Fire Department Social Club. I have been on the ice since I was 5 and grew up in an ice rink as a kid while my mom ran the rink. My father was a coach for over 15 years and help many positions on the board at granite city Steelers club. I am looking forward to an opportunity to continue to make the Ice Hawks Organization what it is today and improve where needed.

Name:  Michael Tarvin

Have you read the SIIH By-Laws?  Yes 

Do you currently have a child registered with the Ice Hawks? Yes 

How long have you been with the organization? 2 years

Please list any positions you have held in the organization: Assistant Coach

Please give a brief outline of who you are and why you would like to become a Board member. What are your goals? What would you like to accomplish in your term on the board? 

Hi I’m Michael Tarvin. I have been the assistant coach for the 8u Raynes team for the 23-24 season. My son plays at that level and will play for the Ice Hawks at the 10u level next year. I am a Research Nurse now and formerly an ER/ICU nurse. I am highly organized and committed to assisting the organizations I belong to. As a board member I would like to help step up our recruiting process to help the club grow. I would also like to help develop a coaching program to better equip our volunteer coaches. Finally, I will make efforts to increase our fundraising to try to help maintain the affordability of our program.

Name: Mike Ganske

Have you read the SIIH By-Laws? Yes 

Do you currently have a child registered with the Ice Hawks? Yes 

How long have you been with the organization?  4 years 

Please list any positions you have held in the organization: Assistant Coach

Please give a brief outline of who you are and why you would like to become a Board member. What are your goals? What would you like to accomplish in your term on the board? 

Name: Mike Ganske Background: Father of one (soon to be two) children who are involved in the Southern Illinois Ice Hawks organization. Currently serving as the assistant coach for the 10uA3 team, actively involved in coaching and mentoring young players. Holds a professional position as a General Manager in material handling industry, bringing strong leadership and organizational skills to the table. Resides in Southern Illinois, deeply connected to the local community and passionate about the sport of ice hockey. Involvement with Southern Illinois Ice Hawks: Actively engaged parent, supporting and advocating for the growth and development of the Ice Hawks organization. Committed assistant coach, working closely with players to enhance their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Shares the organization's vision of providing opportunities for children of all levels to participate and excel in ice hockey. Reasons for Wanting to Become a Board Member: Passion for Growing the Organization: As both a parent and a coach within the Southern Illinois Ice Hawks, I am deeply invested in the success and expansion of the organization. I believe that by serving on the board, I can actively contribute to initiatives aimed at growing the Ice Hawks and ensuring that more children have access to the sport. Commitment to Skill Development: I am dedicated to creating an inclusive environment within the Ice Hawks where children of all skill levels have the opportunity to enhance their abilities. By implementing targeted skill development programs and providing resources for coaches, we can empower every player to reach their full potential on the ice. Goal of Increasing Brand Awareness: I am passionate about spreading the name and brand of the Southern Illinois Ice Hawks beyond our local community and into the greater St. Louis area. Through marketing efforts, community partnerships, and sponsorship initiatives, we can raise awareness of the Ice Hawks and attract more players, sponsors, and supporters. Utilizing Managerial Expertise: With my experience as a General Manager in my day job, I possess valuable skills in leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, and team management. I am confident that these skills can be effectively applied to the operations and administration of the Ice Hawks, helping us achieve our goals of growth and excellence. In summary, as a dedicated parent, assistant coach, and experienced general manager, I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to the Southern Illinois Ice Hawks as a board member. I am committed to fostering growth, enhancing skill development, increasing brand awareness, and leveraging my managerial expertise to ensure the continued success of the organization for the benefit of all players and families involved.

Name: Chrissy Zagorski

Have you read the SIIH By-Laws? Yes

Do you currently have a child registered with the IceHawks?  Yes

How long have you been with the organization? years

Please list any positions you have held in the organization:  Team manager, vice president of the Kahok hockey club 

Please give a brief outline of who you are and why you would like to become a Board member. What are your goals? What would you like to accomplish in your term on the board? 

I would like to help with the program's growth, for both boys and girls hockey. This includes player development, so the teams can continue to compete at higher levels and have kids who play higher levels of hockey in college and beyond. I'd like to help grow an organization that parents are proud of.

Name: Evan Tatge

Have you read the SIIH By-Laws? Yes

Do you currently have a child registered with the Ice Hawks? Yes

How long have you been with the organization?  2 years

Please list any positions you have held in the organization:

Team photographer/media, helped cook during tryouts

Please give a brief outline of who you are and why you would like to become a Board member. What are your goals? What would you like to accomplish in your term on the board? 

I have lead numerous team over my 21 years in the military and am accustomed to working through challenges and finding solutions to problems. I truly want to see the Ice Hawks as an organization grow and create better opportunities for our kids to grow. My daughter fell in love with hockey the first "girls try hockey" event she went to and there has been no turning back since. I hope to help make a difference for the organization and provide the training and resources our kids need to grow as hockey players. I will be retiring from the Air Force in summer of 2025 and will be staying in O' Fallon, so no PCS's for me!

Name: Bryan Pancich

Have you read the SIIH By-Laws? Yes

Do you currently have a child registered with the Ice Hawks? Yes

How long have you been with the organization?  2 years

Please list any positions you have held in the organization:

Assistant Coach 6u

Please give a brief outline of who you are and why you would like to become a Board member. What are your goals? What would you like to accomplish in your term on the board? 

I grew up in Montana and started playing hockey at the age of 6. I had an older sibling who played and I grew up a rink rat. Our youth program owned the hockey arena and the only way the program worked was by parents volunteering and giving back. My parents were no exception to this and for that I am truly grateful. While playing as a kid I started officiating as a way to make some extra money and get extra ice time. This gave me a different perspective as a player. Little did I know the opportunities that existed in officiating. I started a quest of 9 years working junior and minor professional hockey spanning across the US and Canada and was fortunate enough to earn a job with the National Hockey League in the summer of 2009. This is my 15th year working as an on-ice official in the league. I’m also serving on the NHL Officials Association executive board as treasurer. My wife and I have 3 children and they will all be IceHawks. Hockey runs in my families blood and I am extremely passionate about the game at all levels. While we are a fairly new family to the organization, I feel I have a wealth of knowledge and can share a unique perspective having been involved in the game the last 35 years to continue to make the IceHawks better and better.

Name: Ryan McKinney

Have you read the SIIH By-Laws? Yes

Do you currently have a child registered with the Ice Hawks? Yes

How long have you been with the organization?  8 years or more

Please list any positions you have held in the organization:

Player, Volunteer 6u coach

Please give a brief outline of who you are and why you would like to become a Board member. What are your goals? What would you like to accomplish in your term on the board? 

I grew up in this very organization (called "Cahokia" when it was initially formed), starting in the program at 4 years old until I was 15 years old. From there, I went on to play high school, local college, and then a Junior B team. The Hawks organization is where I developed the foundation for success in my later years of playing hockey. My uncle and brother also grew up playing within the organization, and my dad coached as well for over a decade. I was one of the first employees with the U.S. Ice Rink where I would give private lessons on a weekly basis. When Illinois Selects teams were in existence many years ago, I was an assistant coach for a 10u club. If elected to Ice Hawks Board, I want to contribute to the continued growth and development of both the organization and the players/coaches. A main goal of mine would be the attempt to retain players of all skill levels. And to keep players committed to the Ice Hawks, I want to focus and build on each player’s confidence through structured skills development, instill the importance of a cohesive team attitude and inclusion, and, most importantly, just have fun! I truly believe proper evaluation and team placement is very important to help build confidence in a player. I would also like to become more involved with fundraising efforts to help offset costs that might otherwise prohibit a player from participating. Overall, I come from a lifelong hockey family who is very passionate about the sport. I would love to share my 38 years of experience in hockey with the organization that has played such an important role in my life, as well as my family's hockey lives.