Rochester, MI- Oakland ACHA DI Hockey general manager has announced that Eric Locke has been named as video and analytics coach.
Locke previously spent two years with Waldorf University, serving as an Assistant Coach and later as Associate Head Coach. He joined Head Coach Nick Mammel with the NA3HL’s El Paso Rhinos, where they won the South Division title and earned a national championship tournament bid. Eric later took on an Assistant Coach role with the Willmar Warhawks and also scouted for the NAHL’s St. Cloud Norsemen, bringing a well-rounded perspective on player development and game strategy.
“I’m excited to join a program with a very promising future.” Locke stated. “I’ve kept up with coach Mammel the last few season and see the work he’s doing, and I’m thrilled to get to join the ride and help make an impact. It’ll be great to get to work with him again and the other coaches this season.”
Oakland head coach Nick Mammel statement on Eric Locke joining the program:
“Thrilled to have Eric back on one of my staffs. Knowing that we have won a championship coaching with each other brings great confidence to myself that we can repeat that success at Oakland. Eric knows how I am and what I like which will make the video process quick and simple.”