2025-26 Competitive Coaches

Gary Pedigo boasts a deep and enduring connection to the sport of hockey, particularly within the Hyland Hills community. His journey began on the ice as a player for Hyland Hills. Transitioning from player to mentor, Gary has been a dedicated coach since 2008, sharing his knowledge and passion with new generations of players. He has coached at every level within Hyland Hills during his tenure.

Beyond his extensive coaching within Hyland Hills, Gary has also had a distinguished career as an official. He officiated college hockey for 25 years, working with both the WCHA and NCHC conferences. Additionally, he spent 23 years officiating professional hockey in the WPHL, ECHL, and AHL. This comprehensive involvement in hockey from multiple perspectives truly solidifies Gary's expertise and dedication to the sport.

Kyle is a native of Northglenn, Colorado. Kyle played for the Hyland Hills Jaguars from 1999-2008. He then went on to play for Wenatchee Wild in the NAHL, Bemidji State University, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the Stockton Thunder in the ECHL, and the Columbus Cottonmouths in the SPHL.

He then went on to coach for the Wenatchee Wild AAA and the Minnesota Wilderness in the NAHL as an Assistant Coach. Kyle brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge, having spent years coaching at the youth and junior levels.

Kyle's passion for the game of hockey and his commitment to player development make him the perfect addition to our coaching staff. His focus on team culture and individual skill development will ensure that our players have the tools they need to succeed both on and off the ice.

Matt Adams brings a depth of experience to Hyland Hills from his time as a player and coach. He spent the past two years with the Colorado Thunderbirds, most recently as head coach of the 15O team for the 2024-2025 season. Before joining the Colorado Thunderbirds Matt held both head and assistant coaching roles with Littleton Hockey's CSDHL teams. During his time at Littleton, the teams Matt coached reached multiple state championships and most notably Matt served as the head coach and led the 12U CSDHL to the championship win of the Quebec International tournament in 2022.

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Mark was born in Westminster, CO and has nurtured a lifelong passion for hockey that began in his youth. Growing up in a family that embodies the spirit of the game, Mark spent his formative years playing at Hyland Hills, advancing through the ranks to compete at the 18U level. His love for hockey has not waned over the years; he continues to lace up his skates and play as an adult at the Ice Center at the Promenade.

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Eric Matthews is an experienced hockey coach with a proven track record across various age groups and competitive levels, primarily within Canada's renowned Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and more recently in Colorado's youth hockey scene.

His coaching journey includes a significant tenure with the Leaside Flames in Toronto from 2015 to 2022. During this time, he took on diverse roles, serving as Assistant Coach (U7-U14 AA), Head Coach (U16-U18 Tier 2 Select, U9-U10 A), and Co-Head Coach (U11 AA). He also contributed as an Assistant Coach for the Toronto Bulldogs (U12 AAA) in Spring 2019 and as Head Coach for the Leaside Fire (U9-U12 AA) in summer leagues from 2017-2020.

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Jackson Eisenmenger began his hockey career in the roller hockey world before transitioning to ice hockey at the age of 14. He joined the Hyland Hills Recreation program for the 2012-2013 season. After a year in the recreational league, he transitioned to competitive hockey, continuing to play at Hyland Hills throughout his youth. During his high school years, he progressed through the Midget Minor A and Midget Major A levels, culminating in a State Championship victory in his final season. He also had the opportunity to compete in Midget Major AA tournaments, including a memorable experience at Lake Placid, NY. Upon graduating high school, Jackson chose to pursue higher education and concluded his playing career.

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Coach Bryn brings a wealth of experience and passion for hockey to the HHHA. As a player Bryn competed competitively at a high level including Midget AAA in Marquette MI and NCAA Division III at Salve Regina University. These experiences have fostered a love for the game and the values it teaches on and off the ice.

Now in his 5th year of coaching at HHHA, Bryn is dedicated to emphasizing hard work, teamwork, respect, and accountability, creating an environment where players can succeed and are motivated to achieve their best.