Members of

Antoine Bergeron

Palmyra Black Knights Hockey Director and Director of Player & Coaching Development

Antoine Bergeron is entering his 8th year as the Palmyra Black Knights Hockey Director and the Director of Player & Coaching Development on the PBK Leadership Team. ‍ Antoine is a native of Valcourt, Quebec. He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 2000 and played professionally in the ECHL with the Reading Royals and Trenton Titans. Antoine played his Junior career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) which is regarded as one of the premier professional development leagues in North America. ‍ After his professional playing days, Antoine lead local youth programs in both Reading and Lancaster. Most recently, Antoine served 8 years as the hockey director for the Lancaster County Youth Amateur Hockey League (Lancaster Firebirds). Antoine grew that program tremendously over those 8 years into a highly respected program known for developing players, coaches, and families. ‍ Antoine saw the position at KLA/PBK as a huge opportunity at a successful hockey program and at a fantastic 3-pad ice rink with a wonderful sports complex surrounding it. In 2018, Antoine added AAA to PBK by entering in the USPHL (Untied States Premier Hockey League). In 2019 KLA added a 3rd ice sheet.

Patrick Jarrett

16U/18U Head Coach/ Black Knights Academy

Patrick Jarrett was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Canada where he played minor hockey until being drafted in the year 2000, 1st overall to the Mississauga Ice Dogs of the OHL. In 2002, Patrick was drafted to the Nashville Predators in the 5th round. In 2005 Jarrett turned pro, playing for the Eisbaren Berlin in the DEL, winning a championship in his first season. Over the course of a 13 year professional career Patrick was honored to wear the "C" 7 of those years and an "A" 2 other years. He played in a number of different leagues including the AHL, ECHL, DEL, DEL 2, EBEL, Denmark, and has also played in 2 Spengler Cups. . Jarrett finished his playing career as player/coach in Frankfurt (DEL2) where he won the Championship in 2017. He took the natural next step into coaching and was hired by the Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL) as an assistant coach. Patrick polished his coaching skills by working with many experienced individuals including former NHL coach Ron Wilson. Patrick now considers York his second home, the town his wife Tanya grew up in. Together they have two daughters.

Brennan Thompson

15U Head Coach

Brennan is a native of Denver, Pennsylvania. Before returning to Palmyra, Brennan served as the head coach for the Hershey Cubs USPHL Premier team from 2021 to 2024. Prior to that, he was the Head Coach of the Palmyra Cougars high school varsity team from 2019 to 2021 and in the PBK tier 2 organization from 2017 to 2019, where he began his coaching career. Before coaching, Brennan played college hockey for five seasons at Lebanon Valley College. He is the owner of Thompson Prospect Development, a hockey training and development company for players in Central PA. When not at the rink, Brennan can be found playing golf or spending time with his wife Lindsay and their daughter Charli.

Matt Doyle

Youth Tier I Director and Head of Strength of Conditioning, 2011/2012 Head Coach

Coach Doyle is entering his 4th year with the Palmyra Black Knights program where he serves as the 2011/2012 HC, Head of Strength and Conditioning and Youth Tier 1 Director. Prior to PBK, Matt severed as the Hockey Director for the York Ice Hockey Club from 2016-22. In his 10th year as a coach, Matt’s passion for on and off-ice development grows in his “1% Daily Improvement” philosophy. Building trust with players through a standard of detail and effort is the ideal environment for Black Knights to thrive in. You can find Coach Doyle at the rink working with all PBK Tier 1 Teams, and running his DSS Summer Training Program during the off-season.

Gary Suchy

12U/ 2013 Coach

Gary has coached youth hockey for the pat 11 years. Started his journey with his son, Ryan, at the Capital City Vipers at the Mite and Squirt levels. He moved on to coach championship teams at the Peewee and Bantam levels with the York Devils and coached AAA Midget hockey at the Philadelphia Revolution for several years. Gary served as commissioner of coaches at the York Devils for 4 years and is passionate about well rounded player development. His focus on core fundamentals and tactics has built winning habits for many players and teams throughout the years. His son Ryan is currently playing junior hockey at Philadelphia Hockey Club in the EHL. We welcome Gary Suchy to the PBK coaching staff!

Shane Sellar

12U/ 2013 Coach

Shane grew up playing his youth hockey in the Central PA area, playing for the Capital City Vipers, York Devils, and then for the Hershey Jr. Bears when they became a AAA team. In his sophomore year of high school, Shane left to play prep school hockey at Canterbury School. Throughout high school, Shane was invited to USA hockey National Camp all 4 years from 14-17. After high school, Shane went on to play in the USHL for the Sioux Falls Stampede and in the NAHL for the Janesville Jets. He then played Division I hockey at Dartmouth College for 4 years and then did a graduate year playing for RPI. Upon the completion of his final season, Shane signed in the ECHL with the Reading Royals, where he currently is in his third full season with the organization.

Corey Lamoureux

10U/2014 Head Coach

Corey Lamoureux is a long time Palmyra resident and the head coach of the 2014 AAA team. Lamoureux grew up in the Central Pennsylvania area. Lamoureux played junior hockey for three years in the EmJHL, making the all-star team in his third season. Lamoureux played both college baseball and hockey at Lebanon Valley College (NCAA III). Lamoureux has been involved as a coach for the Black Knights since 2019.

Jake Javitt

10U/2015 Coach

Jake is from York, Pennsylvania which is where he currently resides with his wife and 2 boys. He grew up playing hockey locally for the York Devils and then spent 6 years playing for the Jr. Flyers Tier 1 AAA program. He was honored to lead his team as Captain to the national tournament in his final 2 seasons with the Jr. Flyers. After youth hockey, he walked onto the RMU NCAA D1 team as an 18 year old and finished his career playing for the RMU ACHA D1 team where he also led this team to 3 consecutive National Championships as the Captain. In his final season, he was named MVP (2009) of the Eastern Collegiate Hockey League and was voted a 1st Team All American (2009) in ACHA D1. After his playing career he began to referee Tier 1, Tier 2 and Collegiate Hockey in the Pittsburgh area and continued this for 10 years. Now you will find him in local rinks coaching youth hockey on and off the ice continuing to pass on his love of the game to the next generation.

Ryan Dolan

9U/2015 Coach

My name is Ryan Dolan and I have the privilege of coaching the 2015 Palmyra Black Knights team. I grew up playing hockey, both for the Central Penn Panthers Junior team as well as at California University of Pennsylvania while completing my Bachelor's degree. I have been coaching youth hockey for 10 years. You can find me most times at the rink with my wife and two boys who both play.

Cody Zarefoss

9U/ 2016

Cody was born and raised in Hershey, PA, where he currently resides with his wife and three kids. He grew up playing ice hockey for the Hershey Jr. Bears. In addition to his time with the Jr. Bears, he played varsity ice hockey for his local high school along with baseball and football. Following high school, he played Division III football for Delaware Valley University. This past year, he served as the assistant coach for the Central PA Lancers. Prior to his time with the Lancers, he served as an assistant coach with the Hershey Jr. Bears Mites program. Cody is looking forward to the opportunity to coach the 2016 AAA team and passing his knowledge and enthusiasm for the game onto the next generation of hockey players.

Mitch Lamoureux

Former AHL star Mitch Lamoureux will continue to make PBK his home sharing his Hall of Fame experience and knowledge with our players and coaches since 2018.

Rich Eby

Director of Coach and Player Development

Coach Rich will serve as Director of Coach and Player Development for our High Performance Hockey Program. During an extensive career in youth coaching spanning over 28 years, Rich has coached Collegiate, High School, AAHA Festival, AAA and AA teams from the Mite to Junior levels.

Accelerate Goaltending

Goalie Coach

Accelerate Goaltending, Ben Halford has been a part of Josie Bothun's CHA Goaltender of the Year award in 2020-21 and 14 CHA Goaltender of the Month award winners. Halford graduated from Princeton University, concluding a four-year career that included an ECAC title and NCAA Tournament Berth. Prior to Princeton, Halford attended Albany Academy (NEPSAC), before moving on to the EJHL (now the NCDC) where he led the league in save percentage and set numerous franchise records. Halford also is the PSU goalie coach.