LEADERSHIP

Rob Sumner – Coaching Director

The North Vancouver, BC native played five seasons of junior hockey, one in the BCHL and four in the WHL, along with three seasons professionally in the ECHL. Rob’s coaching career began with the WHL Seattle Thunderbirds, spending seven years as an Assistant Coach and then seven as Head Coach. Following his time in the WHL, Rob transitioned to an NHL scouting role. He is currently in his 12^th season with the Calgary Flames where he serves as the Assistant Director of Scouting.

Rob and his wife live in Maple Valley, WA and are the proud parents of two teenage boys, one of whom currently plays CSSHL Academy hockey in Canada. Rob’s experience, dedication, and passion for the game has earned him widespread respect in the hockey community. Seattle-area hockey players looking for an elite student athlete development program will undoubtedly benefit from his knowledge and progressive track record of player development.

Tanner Glass – Director of Hockey

Tanner is the Vice President and Hockey Director of STAR Hockey Academy. From Saskatchewan, Canada, Tanner played in the NHL for 11 seasons, where he won the President’s Trophy on 2 occasions and reached the Stanley Cup Final with the Vancouver Canucks in 2011. Tanner’s pathway to the NHL included captaining the Penticton Panthers and Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL as well as Dartmouth College in the NCAA.

Tanner works as the Assistant Director of Player Development for the New York Rangers, where he oversees the development of the NHL club’s Western prospects. He and his wife, Emily, have two hockey playing sons.

Jeff Hoggan – Head Coach, U17 Prep, STAR Hockey Academy

Jeff Hoggan brings a wealth of professional experience and leadership to the STAR Hockey Academy. A native of Hope, British Columbia, he played junior hockey in the BCHL for Chilliwack and Powell River before earning a Division I scholarship to the University of Nebraska Omaha. He was named an All-American his senior season and became one of the first Mavericks from the program to sign an NHL contract. He went on to play over 100 NHL games with the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, and Phoenix Coyotes.
Over a 15-year professional career (2002–2017), Jeff served in AHL captaincy roles for five NHL organizations. A two-time Calder Cup Champion, Jeff was selected as captain for the 2016 AHL All-Star Game and, in 2015, received the AHL Fred T. Hunt Memorial Trophy for exemplifying sportsmanship, determination, and dedication to hockey. His jersey was retired by the Griffins in 2022, and he was inducted into the Omaha Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from UNO, with a focus in Real Estate and Finance. Since retiring, he’s remained committed to player development—most recently helping lead the U14AA Nebraska Warbirds to a USA Hockey National Championship in 2024. He also serves as Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Omaha Supernovas, inaugural champions of the nation’s first professional women’s volleyball league.
Jeff and his wife Chevonne, who met at UNO, have four sons: Hunter, Cam, Quinn, and Beau. The Hoggan family is excited to be relocating to the Pacific Northwest and contributing to the growth and success of players in STAR Hockey Academy.

Tom Ogee – U15 Head Coach

STAR Hockey Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tom Ogee as Head Coach of the U15 team!

The Nebraska native has an extensive hockey background, both playing and coaching over the past 25 years.

As accomplished sportsman, Tom played USHL hockey and NCAA baseball in his youth. Following USHL stints in Waterloo and Rochester, Tom went on to play NCAA baseball at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. The NCAA Bachelor of Science graduate transitioned to coaching when he moved to the Pacific Northwest.

Recently, as the Director of Coaching and Head Coach in the Vancouver, WA Rangers hockey association, Tom built a strong development program for aspiring young hockey players. He won State Championships with his team in 2022 and was awarded Coach of the Year in both 2021 and 2022. Tom is proud of his dedication to development habits, as well as his commitment to a positive culture and hockey environment.

Additionally, Tom has volunteered his time with the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association (PNAHA) as a Camp Evaluator, Safe Sport Member, Player Development Member, Competition

Committee Member, and most recently as PNAHA Vice President. Welcome to the STAR Family, Tom!

Andy Mclntyre –Assistant Coach U15 Prep

Jakob Stevenson – U15 Assistant Coach

STAR Hockey Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jakob Stevenson as assistant coach of the U15 team.

Jakob grew up playing hockey at a young age and spent his time on AAA teams in the Washington area before going to play at college over in Montana. Recently, he just graduated with a degree in sports management from the University of Providence.

He is looking forward to starting his official coaching career and couldn’t be happier that it is with STAR!