Staff

Hockey Operations

Mike Farinelli

Director Of Hockey Operations

Phone248-413-7675

Being involved in the Inline Hockey Industry for over 16 years, Mike has been part of hockey management in many different companies, including Joe Dumars Fieldhouse, The Skate Zone, Gemini Skating & Sports, the Detroit Revolution Hockey Organization, and currently the Fraser Roller Hockey League. Mike has an extensive background in officiating, hockey administration, team building, and managing hockey organizations.

Mike has been a Franchise Owner in the AIHL, MIHA, PIHA, MLRH, TORHS2HOT4ICE, Narch, and State Wars tournament series. Mike currently runs the Detroit Revolution Roller Hockey Organization out of Fraser Roller Hockey Leagues.

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Nick Smolinski

Director of Youth Hockey Operations

Phone586-909-9313

EmailNick@FRHL.info

Nick is the Director of Youth Hockey for the FRHL, and is a former collegiate and professional roller hockey player with extensive background with coaching, skills development, dry land conditioning, and proper development as a player. Extensive Ice Hockey background with various organizations and programs. Major League Roller Hockey $10,000 PRO champion, with 12 years of PRO inline experience including the Tour Excitement, The Detroit Revolution, and Alkali Impulse, Alkali Grizzlies and the Shelby Surge in the National Roller Hockey League.

Nick's management background includes Director positions at multiple rinks, officiating, as well as instruction. Nick has more than 10 years of management experience directing all age groups and skill levels.

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Mitch Jones

Youth Hockey Management

Phone248-860-4214

EmailSend a message

Recently retired Professional Ice Hockey Player, Mitch Jones grew up in a big hockey family. His father (Brad Jones) spent time in the NHL & Europe, while his step father (Doug Bailey) spent time in the QMJHL and USHL, and brother Max Jones is currently on the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL.

Mitch has been a part of numerous opportunities in the Ice Hockey World, including 2 seasons in the Erste Liga league in Europe, 5 Pro Seasons in the ECHL, including the 2019 Brabham Season Champions. 4 Seasons with the Plymouth Whalers in the OHL, where he was the Assistant Captain. He also attended the Ottawa Senators Camp/Rookie Tournament.

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Scott Brown

Hockey Operations Management

Phone586-238-5410

EmailScott@FRHL.info

Starting his career in Inline Hockey Management at Joe Dumars Fieldhouse in 2017, Scott has been involved with all of the Front Office duties hockey leagues have to offer. Scott started as a scorekeeper and moved up to management almost immediately. From day to day management, Online and IT support, registration, payments, and more, Scott is an important part of the team here to provide excellent service and experience for all of our players and their families.

Scott is currently the Head Scorekeeper and is responsible for the backend upkeep and support for the players with Hockeyshift.

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Cory Dare

Referee in Chief

Cory has been actively playing and involved with inline hockey since the age of 8. His playing background includes4 years with Eastern Michigan University in the D1 division. (MCRHL) Cory has since taken a professional interest in officiating. Being both a USA Hockey certified official in Ice Hockey as well as Roller Hockey, Cory has officiated at many rinks all over Metro Detroit, including most of the inline facilities in the state.

Cory is currently the head official for the Midwest Inline Hockey Association, along with the Fraser Roller Hockey League.

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