Bosco Prep Hockey

Tomas served as a Coach and Hockey Director with the Jr. Kings organization for nine years and with the Jr. Reign organization for 12 years. He is currently the Hockey Director at California Surf Hockey.

He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers with the 104th overall pick in the fifth round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft and competed in all three Junior World Championships between 1985 and 1987.

Throughout his 20-year professional career, Tomas represented the Czech Republic, most notably at the 1993 World Championship in Germany and the 1994 Olympics in Norway. In 1993, he captured the Elite Finnish League scoring title. He was also part of three championship teams in the Czech Republic Extra League.

He graduated from CSULA with a degree in Social Science and from CSULB with a teaching credential. Tomas currently teaches at Excel Charter School Academy as the Teacher of Record. Through his passion and love for the game, Tomas strives to help each player reach their full potential.

Leadership Spotlight: Head Coach Tomas Kapusta

Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Mike brings over three decades of experience as a hockey defenseman and nearly two decades as a dedicated coach. With 33 years on the ice and 18 years behind the bench, he has worked with players at every level from Mites to College, instilling a strong foundation in defensive team play.

Mike specializes in building strong, intelligent defensive play, emphasizing a balanced approach that blends physicality, skill, and hockey IQ. His coaching goes beyond systems and drills; he’s committed to developing players who are not only better athletes but also more disciplined, resilient, and respectful individuals on and off the ice.

Eric previously served as an assistant coach with the Jr. Ducks 18U AA team and currently holds the same role with the Lady Ducks 14U AAA program.

In addition to his youth coaching experience, Eric has worked with the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks since the 2020–21 season as a gameday assistant, supporting game operations and logistics.

Eric is also owner-operator of the Athlete Advisory Group, a player-focused agency service dedicated to mentorship, video analysis, and position-specific training. A former junior and collegiate player himself, Eric brings a modern coaching style built on skill development, structured systems, and clear, consistent communication.

Coach Lock Corley is the founder and head goalie coach of More Great Saves and is widely regarded as one of Southern California’s trusted mentors for developing young hockey goaltenders. Through his training platform, he focuses on long-term goalie development, blending technical skill training with mental resilience and game-situational awareness. His coaching philosophy emphasizes professionalism, composure under pressure, and the importance of controlling what athletes can control during competition. Over the years, he has helped guide goalies from their early youth hockey years into top junior leagues—including the BCHL, AJHL, NAHL, and the USHL—as well as NCAA and ACHA programs, earning a reputation for developing confident, disciplined athletes who perform at a high level both on and off the ice.

James Spaargaren, a native of Southern California hailing from Escondido, currently serves as the Lead Trainer at HDC San Diego. In this role, he mentors players ranging from the age of 6 to professional AHL players affiliated with the San Diego Gulls. Despite his hockey journey commencing at the relatively late age of 13, Spaargaren's dedication propelled him to compete at various levels, including Jr. Hockey in the NA3HL, NCDC, and NAHL circuits. These experiences culminated in his commitment to NCAA D3 Hockey at Arcadia University.

Opting for Arcadia University, Spaargaren was drawn by the opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a culture of triumph from the inaugural season onward. His freshman year proved monumental as he clinched the first-ever MVP award, a distinction that forever enshrined his name in the annals of school history.

Jeremy Blumes brings over 20 seasons of hockey experience as a player, coach, scout, consultant, and league executive. He currently serves as Head Coach and General Manager of the Ontario Jr. Reign and as Executive Director of the San Diego Sabers. His coaching resume spans Junior A leagues including the AJHL, SJHL, and KIJHL, as well as Midget AAA in Alberta. Known for building programs from the ground up, Blumes has a proven track record of transforming underperforming teams into champions.

After earning a U18 Alberta Provincial Championship and being named Hockey Calgary’s Coach of the Year, he took over the dormant Wheatland Kings program, recruiting an entire team from scratch and leading them on a deep playoff run. In the KIJHL, he orchestrated one of the greatest turnarounds in Junior Hockey history with the Golden Rockets—taking a 3-win team to the playoffs with 20 rookie recruits, many of whom advanced to Junior A or college programs.

Since relocating to Southern California, Blumes has led the Ontario Jr. Reign through four seasons of rapid growth and rising success in the USPHL’s Pacific Division. Under his leadership, the team has compiled a 104-27-4 record, earned a top-5 national ranking, and captured a Division Championship. In 2023, the Reign swept their rivals, the Fresno Monsters, to earn a berth at Nationals in Utica, NY. The Reign remain one of the league’s most respected programs, recognized for their structure, and commitment to player advancement.

Off the ice, Blumes prioritizes player development through meaningful community involvement. From volunteering across the region to engaging with youth in local schools, Reign players gain leadership skills and real-world experience that enhance both their personal growth and future opportunities. This season, players are teaching Road Hockey Rulez! at nearby elementary schools—a rewarding initiative that allows them to inspire the next generation. These shared experiences build team chemistry and forge the unbreakable bonds that define the OJR culture.

Eleni Rannis has been in the SoCal hockey scene since she was a kid. Growing up, she played for the Anaheim Lady Ducks. Eleni relocated, and currently resides in Denver. She is a Level 4 Coach, Level 3 USA Hockey official, Ice Rink Manager, and Zamboni Driver. She basically lives at the rink. Outside of the rink, Eleni has experience in social media management, videography, photography, graphic design, and marketing. Eleni assists St. John Bosco by combining her passion for Ice Hockey with her expertise in Communications & Marketing. She frequently travels to SoCal to assist at events.