18U Midget Major 2006/2007 Kyle Krug


16 Only Midget Minor 2008 Greg Stefan

Greg is non-parental head coach who grew up in Brantford Ontario. Greg played goal for the Oshawa Generals (OMJHL), the Adirondack Red Wings, and the Detroit Red Wings. Stefan began his coaching career with the Detroit Jr Red Wings of the OHL which later became the Plymouth Whalers where he was head coach for two seasons. Greg was with the NHL Carolina Hurricane organization as a scout, goalie coach, and assistant coach. In 2006, Stefan won the Stanley Cup as goalie coach/scout with the Carolina Hurricanes. Greg is a Level 4 certified USA Hockey coach. This is Greg’s eighth season coaching with Compuware Youth Hockey. Greg’s 2020-21 15 Only team won the MAHA State Championships and participated in the USA Hockey Nationals Championships; participant in 2022 and 2023 USA Hockey Nationals Championships.


15 Only Midget Minor 2009 BEN WARDA

Ben grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan and played AAA for Compuware during his Midget Major year. After midgets, Ben played three years of Junior Hockey: one season with the Stratford Cullitons (Canadian Jr. B) and two seasons for the St. Louis Bandits (NAHL) where the team won back to back Robertson Cups under Head Coach Jon Cooper. After juniors, Ben accepted a scholarship to Michigan State University. After his freshman year he transferred to Western Michigan University winning a CCHA Conference Championship during his junior year under coaches Jeff Blashill and Andy Murray. After college Ben played five years professionally overseas in Germany while running his own hockey school: Warda Hockey Academy. He’s now entering his fifth year coaching teams. Ben is a non-parental Level 4 certified USA Hockey coach.  This is Ben's second season with Compuware Youth Hockey.


14U 2010 Paul Fassbender

Paul grew up in Marquette Michigan playing hockey since the age of three. Paul played AAA for the first ever Midget Major team in Marquette and then joined the Marquette Redmen High School team. After graduation Paul joined the United States Marine Corps serving in Desert Storm. After his four years in the Marine Corps, Paul enrolled at Eastern Michigan University where he played four years of club hockey and then turned to coaching. Coach Fassbender spent three years as an assistant at EMU before becoming the Head Coach. While at EMU: two time All-Star, two time CSCHL coach of the year and qualifying for the National Tournament in all 12 years associated with EMU Hockey, including National Runner up in the 1999-2000 season. After five years as the Eagles head coach, he stepped down at the end of the 2005 season with the birth of his second child. Paul returned to doing 12 seasons as a High School Head Coach with his last stop at Saline High School. During those 12 seasons: five SEC Division titles and two Metro League Division titles. He was able to capture six Regional titles and one final four appearance. He has also been an assistant coach for the Compuware Midget Major team. Paul is a non-parental Level 4 certified USA Hockey coach and brings a hard work dedicated mentality to the Compuware program. Paul’s philosophy is development. It takes time and patience to develop the right skills and work ethic to be able to compete day in and day out. While talent is important, being an athlete with a passion for the game as well the desire to study the game for their own development. Paul wants players that want to be here and want to work hard. This is Paul’s fifth season back with Compuware.


13U 2011 Brian Beaufait

Brian is non-parental head coach who grew up in Livonia Michigan. Coach Beaufait played Tier 1 hockey in Detroit with several teams including Compuware. Brian was drafted in the NAHL and played for the Redford Royals followed by playing at the University of Wisconsin- Superior (NCAA Div. 3). Brian is a Level 4 certified USA Hockey coach with over 18 years of experience with various AAA programs. Brian is in his third year with the Compuware program.


12U 2012 Don Elland

Coach Elland is currently a NHL scout for the Carolina Hurricanes.  He was the 2014-15 Plymouth Whalers head coach and prior to that he was the assistant coach for four years.  Coach Elland has worked with multiple professional, college and junior players during their development years. Don played for Paddock Pools from 1981-1983.  Don is a non-parental Level 4 certified USA Hockey coach. Coach Elland has eleven years coaching experience for Compuware AAA.


10U 2013 Jason Hubenschmidt

Jason is originally from Redford, Michigan and began his hockey career at the age of five. He continued playing throughout his childhood on various travel teams in different communities before ending up as a goalie at Catholic Central in Redford, MI, where he was a member of the 1994 State Championship team. Following a successful high school hockey career, Jason continued playing at the University of Michigan-Dearborn while he worked to receive his degree in Psychology. During his collegiate career, he was selected as an All-Star twice, named team MVP his senior season and was a finalist for the Bob Johnson Award which is given to the best collegiate athlete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Following his playing days, Jason went on to be an Assistant Coach with the Junior B Wayne Wheels and the Motor City Chiefs. After that, he went on to be an instructor with Suburban Hockey Schools and several years later, was named Head Coach of the 2007 Michigan Lakers where he focused on providing an environment where young hockey players could develop their skills at a more competitive level to become even better hockey players. Jason continued coaching at the 2007 level where his team was ranked as high as  #3 in the nation at the tier two level. Jason is a Level 4 certified USA Hockey coach. This is Jason’s third season with Compuware.


10U 2014 Steve Phillips

Coach Steve grew up in the Westland area before moving out to Highland, Mi where he played his entire Tier 1 career for the Tier 1 1985’s. This team won numerous awards and high profile tournaments all over North America including the Quebec PeeWee International tournament. Steve was drafted in the OHL 5th round, 86th overall by Pete DeBoer and Steve Spott from the Plymouth Whalers. He was also was lucky enough to be coached by some great coaches, including Mike Vellucci, Alex Roberts, and Greg Stefan. Steve started coaching once his playing career ended. Coach Steve is a motivating, hi tempo coach who is very involved with his players, and very passionate about teaching the game of hockey. He expects 100% effort of each individual hockey player all while teaching in a fun, challenging atmosphere. This, he believes, is the key to a successful hockey team. Steve is a Level 2 certified USA Hockey coach.  This is Steve’s second year at Compuware.