Hockey Operations
Matt Phipps
Equipment Manager
Matt joins the Bobcats for his first season as a head equipment manager.
From Bloomington, IL Matt played youth hockey and started his hockey operations career as a stick boy for the Bloomington PrairieThunder of the United Hockey League back in 2007. Over the years Matt worked in the UHL, IHL, CHL and the AHL. He learned the ropes under numerous coaches and equipment managers over seven years in Bloomington and Peoria. He has special memories of working with the Peoria Rivermen (American Hockey League) during the NHL lockout in 2012 and spent 2 years in Peoria till the team was sold.
“I am excited to begin my SPHL career with the Vermillion County Bobcats team and organization,” said Matt. “The hockey community has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I’m excited to bring my knowledge and skills to help these dedicated players perform at the highest level.”
Matt is married. He and his wife, Jazmyne, have two daughters Emersyn 2 and Sterling 7.
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