Owner/Director

Chris Werstine Owner/Director, Aviator Hockey & Figure Skating LLC President, Aviator Hockey Club – Brooklyn, NY

Chris Werstine has been synonymous with New York hockey for over 20 years, bringing his elite player development pedigree from the Midwest to the heart of Brooklyn. As Owner and Director of Aviator Hockey & Figure Skating LLC and President of the Aviator Hockey Club, Werstine leads with vision, experience, and a relentless commitment to growing the game.

  Career Highlights

• Aviator Hockey Club Leadership Chris oversees a full spectrum of programs—from learn-to-skate to competitive travel teams—emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship, and community. He played a pivotal role in securing a lease agreement with the National Park Service to maintain ice rink operations at Aviator Sports & Events Center.

• Coaching Experience
• Detroit Honeybaked AAA Midgets (Assistant & Head Coach)
• Lakeland Metro Jets (Junior B, Championship Winner)
• Capital Centre Pride Jr. A (NAHL, Associate Coach & Director of Scouting) His coaching journey spans elite youth, junior, and developmental levels, including involvement with the NTDP.

• Player Development Legacy Chris has mentored and developed numerous NHL and Division 1 athletes, including:
• Patrick Kane
• Shane Pinto
• Drew Miller
• Steven Olesky
• Nikita Nesterenko 

Werstine is known for his grassroots ability to identify and elevate talent for USA Hockey’s NTDP and World Junior programs, with standout players like Steven West, Daniyal Dzhaniyev, and Kane among those he’s helped guide along the way.  

• Playing Career
• Toledo Cherokees (Jr. B)
• Milford Michigan (HS)
• Springfield Junior Blues (Jr. A) His own playing career laid the foundation for a lifetime of hockey excellence, including an invite to the NHL Draft from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

• "Stinermania" Hockey Camp Chris runs high-intensity camps focused on pushing athletes to the next level through rigorous on-ice training and off-ice conditioning.