Coach Tom brings a wealth of experience and a legacy of excellence to the Icehouse Hockey Academy, where he has been coaching since 2012. A certified IIHF Level 2 coach, Tom is not only a seasoned mentor but also one of the most accomplished players in Australian ice hockey history.
His passion for the game took him overseas to Colorado, where he played for elite programs including the Vail Avalanche Bantam AAA and the Colorado Outlaws Midget Minor AAA.
Since joining the Melbourne Ice in 2003, Tom has become a cornerstone of the franchise—winning five Goodall Cups, earning Melbourne Ice MVP honours in both 2018 and 2019, and being named AIHL MVP. He is a three-time AIHL All-Star, and has proudly represented Australia on the international stage, suiting up for the Junior National Team three times and the Men’s National Team nine times, including serving as captain of the 2019 Mighty Roos.
Tom led the Melbourne Ice Women to three consecutive Joan McKowen Championships (2014, 2015, and 2016).
Tom currently plays for the Blackhawks in Premier A and is currently the Player and Coaching Development Manager for the Melbourne Ice Wolves where he coaches the Senior B team.