Creek Varisty Team

The Beavercreek Varsity Hockey program was established in 1997 as a result of the untiring efforts of Mr. Eric Gartz, the "Father of Creek Hockey". In an effort to symbolize his dedication, tenacity, and love of the game of hockey, the Varsity Hockey team established the "Eric Gartz Award". Winners of this award are chosen by the Varsity Team players and it is the most coveted award that can be won by Creek Hockey players. In addition to establishing the "Eric Gartz Award", the Creek Hockey program has permanently retired the number "1" to honor Mr. Gartz and presented him with a game jersey with this number affixed. The program took this action in recognition of his efforts in starting the Creek Hockey program, his status as the number "1" supporter of the Beavers, and his efforts in promoting high school hockey in Ohio. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nationwide Arena built a display to honor Ohio High School hockey and permanently installed the display in the arena prior to the Ohio State High School Hockey Championship in March 2003. Each varsity high school hockey program in the state donated a game jersey for inclusion in this display. Due to the continued generosity of the Gartz family, the jersey presented to Eric has been donated to the Nationwide Arena display and will be hung to honor the Creek Hockey program and the memory of Mr. Gartz. Mr. Gartz passed away in 2000; however, his efforts will be forever remembered by the Creek Hockey family.

The 2008 - 2009 Creek Hockey Varsity Coaching Staff

SEAN BRODERICK - Head Coach

Sean takes over as head coach after three years as an assistant with the varsity team. He grew up in River Edge, New Jersey and played hockey for Westminster Prep School in Simsbury, CT for three years where he was subsequently recruited to play hockey for the Air Force Academy. He graduated from the Academy in 2001 and was stationed at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City while his wife completed her medical degree. While there, he played in net for the Oklahoma City Blazers of the Central Hockey League and completed his MBA. Sean's wife, Pam, is a doctor currently completing her residency program in Psychiatry at Wright Patterson AFB. During his first year in Dayton, Sean played for the Dayton Bombers of the East Coast Hockey League. Sean currently works as a Senior Consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton. He and Pam are proud parents of twins, Gwen and Connor.

KEVIN McCLURE - Assistant Coach

Kevin began serving as an Assistant Coach of the Varsity team in the 2005-2006 season after performing Head Coaching duties for the Beavercreek Bantam team for three years. A Beavercreek native, he graduated from Beavercreek High School in 2002 as a 3-year letterman for the varsity hockey team. He closed out his senior year as Assistant Captain of the Varsity Team and currently ranks as one of the club’s leading career scorers. As a Wright State University freshman, Kevin played for the Raiders Ice Hockey Club while helping guide the Creek bantams through a very successful first campaign. He's currently majoring in Athletic Training at Wright State and looks forward to a great season with the Varsity club.