OUR STAFF

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Danny is the Head Coach of the Texas Scorpions semi-pro ice hockey team and the co-founder of Lightning Rod Energy, the healthy-for-you, 3 oz performance shot. Born and raised in New England, where he learned to play the game and grew up a passionate Boston Bruins fan, Danny brings that classic Northeast hockey grit down to Texas. Behind the bench at the Children's Health StarCenter Multisport in Northlake, he drives both the strategic vision and the relentless culture of the Scorpions. His programs are anchored by a bedrock of respect, selflessness, and a team-first mentality, all driven by a single, non-negotiable identity: we will not be outworked.A veteran leader and a true student of the game, Coach Mignault is a USA Hockey certified Level 4 coach with a proven track record of coaching competitive talent across the spectrum. His extensive experience spans high school hockey and travel levels ranging from Mites to U18. His commitment to tactical excellence and player progression earned him the prestigious Coach of the Year honors. Coach Danny brings this deep background in playbook development and strategic management to the Scorpions, demanding absolute structural accountability, discipline, and grit. Known for intense bench management and meticulous preparation, he builds teams engineered to play an uncompromising, full-60-minute style of hockey. Beyond the X's and O's, he is committed to putting together a team that competes and wins. From securing a variety of local community partnerships to managing the organization's overarching operations, his focus remains on building a winning culture rooted in transparency, excellence, and sportsmanship both on and off the ice.

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Coach Redman has been an assistant coach, head coach, and DSMHL coaching coordinator at the Mansfield StarCenter since its opening in 2018. In 2022, Redman joined the Attack Hockey Club as the head coach of the Junior Varsity program. He is a Level 4 USA Hockey certified coach and is passionate about hockey and its impact on youth development. While creating a fun and competitive environment, Coach Redman’s goals are to develop lifelong skills of leadership and team collaboration. Growing up in southern California, Redman became enamored with the game of hockey because of the World Roller Hockey League and Pro Beach Hockey League. This pushed him to pursue playing inline hockey for many years before transitioning over to ice. Redman has played on different hockey teams in the DFW area and now plays with current and former Attack coaches on the Ragnarok men’s hockey team. Coach Redman’s son Noah is in his fifth year with the Attack hockey club and playing his tenth year as a goalkeeper. Chris, wife Angela, son Noah, and daughter Audrey live in Rendon. Redman attended the University of Texas at Arlington where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He works as the Vice President of Operations & Sales for Willemin-Macodel USA. A Swiss manufacturer specializing in custom, ultra-high-precision CNC machining centers and advanced robotics for highly demanding industries.

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Dr. Patrick Ryan is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine physician dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals return to the sports and activities they love. His passion for musculoskeletal medicine began during his time as a student athletic trainer at the University of Notre Dame, where he gained firsthand exposure to caring for athletes and building the meaningful relationships that continue to define his approach to medicine today. Prior to Notre Dame, he attended Cistercian Prep School, where he returned after graduation to teach middle school science and coach middle school to varsity football and baseball. Dr. Ryan earned his medical degree from UT Health San Antonio’s Long School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor Scott & White Health and was voted by his peers into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, which focuses on compassion and humanism in medicine. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Reconstruction at the University of Missouri. Dr. Ryan specializes in sports medicine and the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries involving the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow. He cares for athletes of all ages and skill levels, from youth and recreational athletes to elite athletes, providing both non-surgical and surgical treatment options tailored to each patient’s goals and lifestyle. His patient care philosophy is straightforward: the patient comes first. Dr. Ryan believes that informed patients make the best decisions for their health. He emphasizes education, open communication, and shared decision-making to develop individualized treatment plans that align with each patient’s needs and objectives. With extensive experience serving as a team physician for collegiate, professional, and high school athletic programs, Dr. Ryan understands the unique demands athletes face. During his time at the University of Missouri, he served as a team physician for the football, women’s soccer, basketball, and baseball programs, providing comprehensive medical care to student-athletes across multiple sports. He has also provided medical coverage for professional organizations such as the St. Louis Blues and numerous high school athletic programs. In North Texas, Dr. Ryan is the team physician of the Texas Scorpions semi-professional hockey team and assists with the care of the Fort Worth Vaqueros soccer club and local high schools, including Coppell High School. Dr. Ryan has a strong interest in advancing orthopedic sports medicine through research and innovation. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, presented nationally on sports medicine topics, and remains actively involved in orthopedic research, particularly in areas related to athletic injury prevention, cartilage restoration, shoulder and knee injuries, and return-to-sport outcomes.

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Born and raised in Huntington Beach, California, Austin grew up surrounded by sports at both professional and school levels. He moved to Texas in the winter of 2022 and is now studying Journalism and Sports Broadcasting at Texas Christian University. Austin’s start in broadcasting came through esports in 2019 and gained experience in both production and on-air roles while working for ESL, Flashpoint, PAX, and other tournament organizers across several esports titles. Since moving to Texas, Austin served as the Play-by-Play voice of the Austin Ice Bats and is covering high school sports in the DFW area with Champion Sports Radio. Austin is eager to continue his journey in hockey by being a part of the Texas Scorpions' inaugural season and building semi-pro hockey in Northlake.

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Tyler Speights is a Texas native from Gainesville, Texas, and has been around hockey for more than 18 years as a goalie. Growing up in Texas, sports have always been a big part of his life, but hockey became the game he connected with the most. Spending so many years in net has given Tyler a unique perspective on the game, from the pressure and preparation that comes with the position to the relationships, competition, and experiences that happen both on the ice and inside the locker room. Growing up, Tyler also gained experience around film production, which helped develop his interest in cameras, storytelling, production, and everything that happens behind the scenes to bring a finished project together. Over time, his experience in production and his love for hockey naturally grew into an interest in sports broadcasting and media. Tyler enjoys the atmosphere of live sports, being behind the scenes, capturing moments people remember, and helping fans feel more connected to the players and organization. Having experienced hockey from a player’s perspective for most of his life, he understands that some of the best stories are not just what happens during a game, but the personalities, preparation, friendships, and moments surrounding it. Through the Texas Scorpions Media Team, Tyler hopes to combine his hockey background and production experience to help tell those stories and show people another side of the game.

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Amaya's love for hockey photography began more than 20 years ago, when her son Daniel first started playing ice hockey. What began as a mom taking pictures of her son quickly grew into a passion for capturing the speed, emotion, and excitement of the game. While her family owned and operated USA on Ice, an ice rink in Orlando, Florida, Amaya invested in her first professional Nikon camera and created Memories For U, an action photography business dedicated to the players at the rink. She photographed youth hockey players and later adult beer-league players, capturing moments on the ice that players and their families could keep forever. Young players would even stop by the family’s hockey pro shop to ask Amaya if she could photograph them during their next game. For Amaya, the most rewarding part of photography has always been seeing the excitement on a player’s face—or the pride on a parent’s face—when they see that special action shot. Hockey has been part of Amaya’s family story since she first met her husband. She knew very little about the sport until she watched him play, and everything changed from there. Years later, he put their son Daniel on skates at just three years old, and Amaya became a hockey mom, a goalie mom, and the family photographer. Today, that story has come full circle. Amaya is once again behind the camera, now as Team Photographer for the Texas Scorpions Semi-Pro Ice Hockey Team, another family-owned hockey venture. Her favorite place to be is still behind the lens, capturing the action, emotion, personalities, and unforgettable moments that tell the story of the game. For Amaya, hockey photography isn’t simply about taking a picture—it’s about capturing a moment that a player and their family can be proud of for years to come. 🏒📸🦂

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Blaine Werschky is the Head of Media Production for the Texas Scorpions, creating video content that showcases the team’s journey throughout the season. He is a senior at the University of North Texas, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Media Arts and is set to graduate in spring 2027. Blaine has more than three years of sports videography experience, serving as the team videographer for the UNT Hockey Club for three years while also working as a camera operator and editor with North Texas Television. He continues to freelance with the Dallas Stars organization, providing videography for mic’d-up content, working with the team’s video coaches by operating PTZ cameras, and assisting utility crews with game-day production. In addition to his work with the Stars, Blaine works as a freelance videographer and served as the videographer for the Texas Scorpions professional roller hockey team this past roller hockey season. He is passionate about sports storytelling and creating high-quality video content that brings fans closer to the team and the game.

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