Nick Mammel was named as the 10th head coach in Oakland Hockey History on April 18, 2023. He is currently in his third season as head coach starting with the 2025-26 year. Mammel comes to Oakland after serving as head coach of the El Paso Rhinos (NA3HL) where he went 54-25-1-2. His team won the South Division Championship with the youngest team in the division and third youngest team in the league. Mammel had 12 of his players advance to skate with NAHL programs. Mammel also had five of his players skate with the El Paso NAHL team.

Before taking over in El Paso, Mammel served as the Varsity Hockey Assistant Coach with Midland High School for five seasons.

As a player he played for the Nashville Junior Predators (NA3HL) and Central Michigan (ACHA DII).

Luc has been playing competitively for 16 years, most recently with the University of Michigan-Flint ACHA. For the past five years, Luc has been training goaltenders of all ages and levels, from mites to junior hockey. Luc emphasizes the importance of working on foundational skils whlle also focusing on advancement in new skills. He has helped goalies advance to new levels, including Yzerman, AAA, Varsity High School, USPHL, and the NCDC. His coaching is tailored to each athlete’s development, with a strong focus on technical precision, game awareness, and mental preparation. Now, Luc is excited to bring his coaching to Oakland University, helping goaltenders grow both on and off the ice helping them reach their full potential.

Dr. Hessler is is entering his eighth season with the Oakland ACHA DI Hockey program. Dr. Hessler serves as the teams primary trainer and team Chiropractor. He is a managing partner at Clendenan/Hessler Chiropractic in Imlay City, MI. Dr. Hessler specializes in occupational injuries and the management of soft tissue injuries. Leading up to his chiropractic training Dr. Hessler practiced as a medical massage therapist, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. With advanced training in soft tissue mobilization he has over 16 years of experience in clinical muscle work. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians™. Currently, Dr. Hessler is one of only two chiropractors in Michigan to complete the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians™ sport concussion training and be actively listed as a provider on their concussion registry. Dr. Hessler has utilized this training to implement pre-participation sport concussion baseline testing for young athletes in Lapeer County.

Andrew Chatman is starting his third year as the strength and conditioning coach on the staff of head coach Nick Mammel. He has his certifications at the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. Chatman owns the business Unchained Unbroken where he specializes in athletic performance, while still training clients for weight loss, muscle gain, cardiovascular health, and joint health. He operates his Unchained Unbroken out of his hometown Midland, Michigan while also offering online programs and online personal training.

OU Hockey Alum Joseph Guenther begins his sixth season as the official graphics designer for OU Hockey.  Specializing in logo design and website development. His work includes creating custom logos, graphics, and promotional materials that strengthen the team’s branding and online presence.