2025 Coach's Welcome

Hello Panther Hockey Family!

With tremendous gratitude and immense excitement, I am honored to become the next head coach for the O’Fallon Ice Hockey Club. I must immediately thank OIHC President Jenn Mersinger and all the members of the Board for this opportunity.

The culture and values of our organization are the foundation for all the decisions and actions we make. It is impossible to go forward without recognizing the players and coaches who got us here. I have to acknowledge the respect I have for past coaches Scott Loehring and Scott Hacker and all of their staff, both for the passion and the knowledge they shared.

Undoubtedly, much of the approach I will be undertaking this season will be a continuation of the quality work that was put in place long before my arrival. However, there will be changes to how the team is coached based on the way I feel I create a rewarding experience for the players and families.

Looking forward, I am happy to announce Chase Green, CJ Rogers, and Scott Hacker will be rejoining the staff and will be supporting me and the players. Our summer program will emphasize team building and communicating 2025-26 season expectations. Registration is available here.

I look forward to creating memories with you!

Respectfully,

William Catalano