Originally from Brick, New Jersey. I grew up playing youth hockey for the Brick Hockey Hockey Club and High School for St Rose in Belmar, NJ. Attended Billington Goalie School summer training in London, Ontario. Played College hockey in the ACHA for Monmouth University and graduated with B.S. in Business Administration.

After college I assisted in various clinics and camps for Ocean Hockey School. Prior to moving to Florida, was a Volunteer Assistant/Goalie Coach for NJ Titans Bantams, Jonathan Dayton HS and Manasquan HS.

I have been apart of the Breakers program for the past 5 years. I have coached from U8 through U18AA while assisting with Team Florida and Redline summer training programs. In addition to working with multiple teams I do private lessons, specializing in goalie training. I currently hold USA Hockey Level 4 Certification. 

I recently moved to Palm Beach Gardens with my wife Jamie and son Reagan.

2016 Assistant of the Head Coach/ Goalie Coach in VHL Russian Hockey League, Kazahstan (Sariarka).
2014-2016 Head Coach, Hockey Instructor in Ukraine Kiev Youth Hockey Program (Sokol-Kiev).  
2013-2014 Assistant Coach and Goalie Coach in  KHL-MHL / Russian Professional Hockey League (Donbas).
2012-2013 Assistant Coach and Goalie Coach in Ukraine Professional Hockey League (Dynamo Kharkov).
2006-2011 Hockey Head Coach, Private Instructor and Goalie Coach in Florida Youth Hockey (Lake Worth, FL).
2004-2006 Head Coach and Goalie Coach in IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL).
2002-2004 Worked as Hockey Director, Hockey Instructor & Head Coach of Junior level & Florida  Youth Hockey Program (Rockledge, FL).

Justin Jantzen
Born in Long Island, New York.

Playing experience
   1.    Grew up playing roller and ice hockey in Florida
   2.    Played Junior hockey in Maine for the Portland Junior Pirates
   3.    Played Junior hockey in Canada for the Ottawa Junior Senators
   4.    Finished last season of Junior in Florida where his jersey was retired.

Coaching experience
   1.    Level 4 USA Hockey coach who’s been coaching for 15 years
   2.    Has been a head coach of all youth levels ages 8u through 18uAA
   3.    Coached Juniors first year after retiring
   4.    Helped host and run thousands of hours of youth clinics, camps and skills sessions on ice and off ice.
   5.    Private on ice skills coach and off ice conditioning coach specializing in hockey specific training 2012-present.
   6.    ACE Certified Personal Trainer
   7.    Sports Performance Specialist

Justin is a coach of who truly believes in player and character development. He is extremely passionate about hockey and fitness. His goal each year is to help his players develop to their full potential on and off the ice.

Bio coming soon!

Hockey Director

Canadian-born American Professional ice hockey left winger, Ryan was born in London, Ontario, but grew up in Buffalo, New York. Ryan was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round (7th overall) of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. With the selection he and his father became the first father and son selected in the top ten in the draft's history, Darryl having been selected 8th overall in 1970. Ryan’s father is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

 Ryan was a member of 3 USA National World Jr Teams, winning a bronze medal in Germany and was the Team Captain in his 3rd year in Czech Republic. Ryan played high school hockey for Nichols Prep School in Buffalo, NY. He played NCAA Division 1 college hockey for the University of Michigan Wolverines, winning the CCHA Championship and playing in the NCAA Final Four Tournament. Ryan turned pro following his sophomore season at Michigan, playing 5 years in the American Hockey League and ECHL.

Ryan has great knowledge of and experience in the sport, as well as excellent communication skills with his players. He has been coaching for over 20 years and has worked with NHL, AHL, ECHL, and NCAA Division 1 athletes. It is important to Ryan that his players work hard, compete, have fun, and are creative on the ice while they are learning. Ryan has been the Hockey Director for the Palm Beach Breakers since 2012 and resides in Jupiter with Heather and their 3 sons Luke, Alec, and Bradyn.

Chris Seifert, is returning to Palm Beach Breakers for his second season, most recently the Breakers U12A.

Chris grew up playing AAA Connecticut youth hockey and played for his town high school. At Joel Barlow Chris lead the team in scoring all 4 years and at the end of his career was the all-time leading scorer. From there Chris went on to play junior hockey in what was known as the EJHL, for the Junior Coyotes.

Chris went on to play at Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY. During his time at Manhattanville he was named to the all conference team. He lead the team in scoring in both his junior and senior seasons. His senior year he was named ECAC West Player of the Year.

After receiving his degree Chris pursued his dream of playing professional hockey. Chris’ professional experience includes stops in the “A” & “AA” ranks.

Chris has been involved with teaching the last 20 years in that time has worked for some well-respected organizations is Fairfield County. He also has been doing individual instruction with many elite players. Chris is respected as one of the premier power-skating and skills instructors.

1.  Hometown: Revere Massachusetts

2.  Playing experience: High school and College intramural hockey at Salem State University

3.  Coaching experience: 3 years of hockey coaching - 8U Travel, Rec league, and Learn to play hockey

Before coaching hockey I was a varsity high school football official in Palm Beach County. I currently work on the field at Florida Atlantic University (Division 1) with the football officiating crews that fly in for game days as a sideline liaison. 

Born and raised in New Jersey, Charlie began playing hockey in Toms River around the age of 11. He continued playing in Brick, NJ through high school before joining the club program at Seton Hall University for four years in the early 1990’s. After college Charlie played adult hockey in NJ before moving to Florida in 1997. He then joined a men’s league in Lake Worth, eventually moving to Ice Works when they opened, continuing to play regularly until he took up coaching starting in 2019.

Charlie is currently a USA Hockey level CEP3 certified coach and has been with the Breakers travel program for the past three years, also helping with the Learn to Play and Rec programs as needed.

When he’s not at the rink with his kids or teams he can be found working in the yacht and aviation industry or traveling with his family.

I started playing roller hockey at age 8/9 with my grandfather in California.  He was a big hockey influence and was a season ticket holder for the LA kings. It was through him and his passion that made me pursue ice hockey. I joined my local club team at 9/10 in White Plains, NY.  I played with my local club/travel team through high school, where my competitiveness allowed me to play on the varsity team for the following 4 years.  Unaware of the various paths of higher level hockey, I tried to walk on to Curry College in 2000, which is a NCAA D3 school. I played with the kids for the summer but did not make the team.  I took a break and started men’s league for a couple of years until I had my first born in 2006.  I moved to Florida in 2007 and decided to raise my sons in the game. By 2013, I decided to volunteer to coach in REC at PB Skatezone. In 2014/15 I volunteered to assistant coach at PBIW.  For the 2015/16 season I assisted with the 10u and 16u teams . In 2017/18, I was able to acquire a paid coaching position at The Rink on the Beach as their program goalie coach.  For 2019/20 I became a 12u A coach there as well. I moved back to PBIW in 2020/21 and assisted the coach in the 12u year again, then assisted 14u and 16u team for 2021/22 season. 2022/23 season I became head coach to the 14uA team and assisted another 16u team. For the 2023/24 season I was head coach to the 16uA team at PBIW.

Son of Ulf Samuelsson, Henrik grew up with a hockey stick in his hand playing against his brother in the basement. Wherever his Dad was playing or coaching that's where he was playing. He moved away to play at NTDP in Ann Arbor, MI. He played there for a year, won a u18 championship.

He then moved up to Edmonton, played three years with The Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL. He won 2 WHL championships and one Memorial Cup. 

During his time in Edmonton he was drafted 1st round in the NHL to the Arizona Coyotes and played in the organization for three years.

Henrik played in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, EIHL, and the SKV2.

He has always done camps during the summer to give back to the community. Gretzky's Hockey School, Mark Ciacio (NYR) are a couple notables where he has helped out.

Two years ago Henrik started helping Ryan Sittler with his teams and has become more and more passionate about coaching kids.

Henrik is excited about what the future holds for the Breakers with our new ownership. 

1.  Hometown:  

Wallingford, CT

2.  Playing Experience:  

- Wallingford Hawks Youth Hockey Association (Wallingford, CT)

- Lyman Hall High School (Wallingford, CT)

- Hartford Junior Wolf Pack (AJHL)

- Central Connecticut State University (ACHA)

- Southern Connecticut State University (ACHA)

3.  Coaching Experience:  

- USA Hockey Level 4 CEP

- 16 years in youth hockey from Learn To Skate/ Learn To Play to U18

- Lyman Hall High School (Wallingford, CT)

        - 2018-2019 Connecticut State Champions

        - 3-Time Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) Sportsmanship Award (voted on by conference coaches)

        - 3-Time SCC Regular Season Champions

- Trinity College (AHCA)

- Daniel Hand High School (Madison, CT)

- Beaver Country Day School (Chestnut Hill, MA)

- Shady Hill School (Cambridge, MA)

4. Other Information:  

- 15 years as a High School & Prep School Referee in Connecticut & Massachusetts; as well as USA Hockey

- Director of Coaching & Player Development for Wallingford Hawks Youth Hockey Association in Wallingford, CT until moving to Florida in 2022

- 2-Time captain of my college golf team

- Equipment Manager in AHL for 6 years

I Grew up in Rochester, NH; played youth hockey between the local town team and Seacoast Spartans. In highschool i went to Hotchkiss for 3 years and got drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 4th round of the 2001 NHL draft. I attended the University of Michigan from 2001 to 2005. Post college played professionally for 8 seasons; the first 6 between the Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild organizations and then finished my career in DEL in Germany.

I have done a lot of coaching at camps growing up and through college; youth through high school age. Coached a highschool team in College Station, TX and helped out with the Texas A&M club team during my time in business school. Coached the 8U teams in Jacksonville and PB that my kids have been on.

I grew up in Newtown Square, PA just outside of Philly
Played youth at the Springfield Quakers then the Valley Forge
Minutemen then the Philadelphia Little Flyers while going to Malvern
Preparatory School and also playing there.
Then the USHL for the Rochester Mustangs and then the Cedar RapidsRoughriders.  I then went to Providence College where I played 4 years of hockey and graduated with a degree in Business Management before playing 5 years after college mainly in the ECHL.  I have done private and group hockey lessons since 2011 and have worked with tons of kids developing and teaching all hockey skills.  The ages have ranged from 6-22 years old.  I moved to North Jersey in 2018 and ended up coaching 3 seasons of Tier 1 hockey  for the New Jersey Colonials working with multiple teams every season but focusing mainly with the midget and bantam age levels.  Then I decided to move to Florida and have worked with the Breakers the past two seasons.