Staff
Kevin Brooks
Kevin Brooks is a dedicated ice hockey skills coach committed to developing players at every stage of their journey. With a strong foundation in skating mechanics, puck control, and game awareness, Kevin specializes in building confident, well-rounded athletes who can perform under pressure.
Known for his detail-oriented approach, Kevin focuses on edge work, acceleration, shooting technique, and situational play to help players elevate their overall performance. His coaching philosophy blends high-tempo training with individualized instruction, ensuring each athlete receives personalized feedback and measurable improvement.
Kevin emphasizes not only skill development but also hockey IQ, work ethic, and mental toughness. By creating a positive, challenging environment, he helps players sharpen their competitive edge while fostering a genuine passion for the game.
Whether working with beginners learning fundamentals or advanced players refining elite-level skills, Kevin Brooks is committed to helping athletes reach their full potential on and off the ice.
Quinn Dunkle
Quinn Dunkle is a Division I hockey player who loves helping players get better and have fun on the ice. She’s played at the highest levels of youth, junior, and college hockey and brings that experience into every drill and session.
Quinn started as a Junior Rough Rider, played for the Madison Capitols, and trained with elite programs like Selects Academy and North American Hockey Academy (NAHA). Her hard work earned her spots at the USA Hockey U15 and U18 Select Camps, recognizing her as one of the top players in her age group in the country.
She started her Division I career at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) and will finish at Union College, where she’ll continue competing at the Division I level through 2027.
At camp, Quinn focuses on strong fundamentals, hockey IQ, confidence, and work ethic. She’s passionate about creating a positive, competitive environment where players feel supported, challenged, and excited to improve. Quinn can’t wait to hit the ice with campers and help them take their game to the next level.
Dylan Hullaby
Dylan first started skating when he was 3. After coming up through the Cedar Rapids Roughrider junior program he went on to play 4 years of tier 3 junior hockey in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Dylan returned to Cedar Rapids for his senior year of high school where he was named team captain and helped them reach the finals of the MWHSHL playoffs. After juniors, Dylan played NCAA Div 3 hockey at the Univeristy of Southern Maine. A year later he signed to play in England. In 2024 he made his minor professional debut in the FPHL playing in Monroe and Danbury. After starting the 2025-26 season in Monroe, Dylan signed with the Blackburn Hawks of NIHL 1 in England.
Ben Pizzimenti
A native of Iowa City, Ben grew up playing with the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids youth hockey programs. He played all four years of high school hockey with the Cedar Rapids High School Roughriders, captaining the team to its first championship appearance in team history and its best-ever regular-season record. During high school, Ben also competed with the U18 Team Midwest program, winning Silver Stick regionals and earning runner-up in the Silver Stick International Tournament. Ben continued his playing career through juniors, splitting time between the NA3HL and USPHL, and earning a commitment to play NCAA DIII hockey at Concordia University Wisconsin. After graduating, Ben continued to the professional level, playing in both the FPHL and SPHL during his first season. Ben has over seven years of coaching experience and has worked with players of all ages.
Jake Hults
Originally from northern Michigan, has been coaching hockey in Eastern Iowa for the past 20 years. During that time, he has worked with athletes at every level, from beginners to collegiate competitors.
Jake’s true passion is coaching goaltenders. He emphasizes movement fundamentals, strong positioning, shot preparation, and rebound control. His approach goes beyond the physical aspects of the position, incorporating the mental side of the game to help goalies build confidence, focus, and resilience. Known for using humor to keep players engaged, Jake connects each drill to real game situations to ensure purposeful development.
He is passionate about working with goalies of all ages and skill levels—whether introducing a young athlete to the position or helping an experienced goalie refine their game to reach the next level. By creating a fun, competitive, and supportive environment, Jake strives to instill both technical excellence and a lifelong love of the game in every player he coaches.
Troy Knudson
Troy was born in St. Paul, MN and raised in White Bear Lake, MN where he played his youth and High school hockey. After his high school playing days, Troy played NCAA division 3 hockey for University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Troy then played Professional roller-hockey for Chicago (RHI) for 4 years. Troy has been coaching for over 15 years. He had the privilege of coaching his son all the way through the RRHC starting at mites and ending at the high school level.
