Staff

Michael is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a degree in Sport Management. Michael spent some time while attending BGSU working with the BGYHA as a coach at the travel and house level.
After graduation, Michael started with the Chicago Stingers of the USISL then relocated to Cleveland to spend time with the Cleveland Crunch of the NPSL in ticket sales and game operations. Michael also spent time working for the Greater Cleveland Ohio Marathon race.
Michael then relocated to southern ohio and worked for the Richmond Roosters of the Frontier Baseball League in ticket sales and marketing. He went in to sales in various capacities for a while and then took on the President role of the Dayton Silverbacks of the Continental Indoor Football League for 2 seasons. Michael also spent some time helping with the Troy Bruins of the NJHL in their season in Troy, OH.
He was also the color commentator for the Dayton Demonz of the FPHL in their inaugural season.
Michael has spent time coaching hockey in addition to Bowling Green also with the Troy Bruins, Dayton Stealth, and then spent 3 years as an assistant coach at various levels with the Findlay Amateur Hockey Association at the 12u and 14u level. He spent time as the Head coach of the Fort Wayne Renegades High School JV team and then went to the Dayton Icehounds for 2 seasons in the same role as their head coach.
Most recently, Michael has been an assistant coach for the SISU Thunderbirds 18U teams the last couple of years and most recent was the President of the same organization.
Michael is a registered USA Hockey and OHSAA official for over 30 years and also officiates soccer at the same levels.
Michael is very excited to be joining the front office of the Findlay Force and we are really excited about the amount of skill and experience Michael will bring to the Force's staff.

Keegan “Keegs” brings over two decades of experience in sharpening and edge geometry to the Force, hailing from Battle Ground, Indiana. Although his opportunities to play hockey were limited growing up, Keegs has always had a passion for the sport. His journey into skate sharpening and equipment management began in Harstad, Norway, while serving in the United States Marine Corps. Where he leaned and observed a hockey shop in realtime.

After relocating his family to Ohio, Keegs established a pro shop in his garage, eventually founding Keegs Hockey. Now located within the Battery Hockey Academy in Plain City, Ohio, his shop services thousands of players worldwide. Keegs Hockey is more than just a full-service pro shop—it’s a research and development hub focused on enhancing player performance and injury prevention. In addition to his duties with the Force, Keegs will still serve as the owner and CEO of Keegs Hockey, where his innovation and expertise continues to shape the future of hockey gear.

Keegan works with a lot of NCAA and pro players along with players in the NHL.

Brandon brings a lot of sponsor sales experience to the Forces already talented sponsor sales staff. Brandon will be focused mostly on remote sales and corporate accounts. Brandon is heavily invested in his community and is a perfect fit for the Force!

"I’m thrilled to be joining Findlay Force as a Sponsor Sales Executive. As an Individualized Business major at BGSU and the Social Media Coordinator for BGSU Club Hockey, I’ve developed a passion for sports marketing and relationship building. Being from Oregon, Ohio, I’m excited to work with local partners to create meaningful sponsorship opportunities and help strengthen the Force brand.

"I am a Client Services Coordinator & Family Advocate. I am very involved in our local communities & I am so happy to be back in the hockey family. My 2 boys played hockey for many years! They both started at about 4 years old & played through high school & club hockey. We love watching & supporting the game!"

 The Findlay Force are proud to announce Rich Fowler as the Lead Announcer for the inaugural season of Findlay’s new semi‑professional hockey franchise. Known throughout Northwest Ohio for his signature voice, deep knowledge of the game, and unmatched ability to energize a crowd, Fowler brings more than 30 years of broadcast and hockey announcing experience to the Force press booth.
Fowler has been a staple of the Findlay Trojan Hockey community, serving as the program’s lead announcer for more than 15 years. His steady presence, game‑day professionalism, and commitment to elevating the athlete experience have made him one of the most recognizable voices in regional hockey.

Ben comes to the Force with a lot of experience in media production. His work with the Buffalo Sabers of the NHL and MSG Network will be a major help to our production team!

"I grew up outside of Wooster and went to Northwestern High School. After that, I moved to Pittsburgh to attend The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, where I obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media Productions.
After college, I ended up in Buffalo, working with the Buffalo Sabres Hockey team. I edited highlights and filmed interviews with coaches and players that aired on New York's MSG Network (like the ESPN of New York).
In 2019, I moved back to Ohio and started a video production company with a college friend. We focused on weddings and music videos."

A native Clevelander, Keith Kokinda has over 20 years of experience as a play-by-play announcer. He as been doing play-by-play on Ohio State University men's and women's hockey along with several other sports on Big Ten Plus since 2018. He also covers high school sports for OH Report and is an All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir alumnus.
"I am looking forward to being part of the Findlay Force's inaugural season for my second season of doing play-by-play on minor professional hockey," Kokinda said.

Cade comes to the Force with lots of experience in sports writing and play by play. Cade has worked with Bally Sports Great Lakes, Lake Erie Crushers, Akron City FC, Akron Rubberducks, and Wooster Bulls.

"I’m excited to join the Findlay Force and help lead the written efforts of the organization as the teams sports writer and radio play by play announcer! From calling games at Ashland University to working with multiple organizations including WMFD-TV and Bally Sports, this next chapter covering semi-pro hockey is a beyond exciting. I can’t wait to bring the action, the stories, and the energy of Force hockey to fans all season long!”

• A native of Bowling Green, Dan Ridenour has 5 years of experience as a play-by-play, and color commentary. He began at St John’s Jesuit as an intern for 107.7 The Wolf covering Football.
  
  His Junior year of high school in 2023, he founded Eastwood Sports Network. A student broadcast group that earned over 500 subscribers and 20,000 views in his time at Eastwood High School.
  
  Ridenour broadcasts high school sports for WBGU Sports Flex and is the lead broadcaster for BGSU Men’s Club Hockey. He also covers BGSU through the Falcon Media Sports Network and BG Falcon Media.
  
  "I am local talent and ready to change the game. It’s an honor to be part of the Findlay Force's inaugural season for my Sophomore year of college, covering the sport I love most” said Ridenour.

Dr. Nick is the founder of Ohio Movement Clinic located in Findlay, OH. After years of working in the field, he decided to open his own clinic to continue providing the care he loves to the community of Findlay. Outside of the clinic, you'll usually find him spending time with his family, or playing and working around the house!

We are really excited to have Dr. Nick as part of our staff, and knowing that our players are in the best hands possible when it comes to chiropractor work!

Dr. Verdell was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology in 2008 and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2012, both from The Ohio State University. A lifelong Buckeye, Dr. Verdell was drawn to dentistry at a young age, eager to serve his community and provide quality dental care to his friends and neighbors in Northwest Ohio. He relocated to the Findlay, Ohio area in 2015 and lives on a small historic farm with his wife, Amanda. In his free time he enjoys fishing, gardening, cooking, traveling and spending time with his family and loved ones. He is an avid sports fan, particularly with football and hockey, and enjoys classic cars. Dr. Verdell places great importance on treating every patient as an individual, and he takes time to explain all options to his patients so that they can make informed decisions on which treatment is best for their particular dental situation. He is thrilled to provide friendly, quality dental care to people of all ages and in all stages of life.  

Amanda brings both heart and hands-on experience to her role as the team Medical Assistant. With certifications as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Occupational Health Technician, she blends strong clinical knowledge with real-world emergency experience to provide well-rounded, athlete-focused care.

Amanda thrives in fast-paced environments and feels most fulfilled when she’s able to step in with confidence during high-pressure situations. Whether she’s assisting with injury prevention, performing rapid assessments, or supporting athletes through recovery, her priority is always helping players stay healthy, safe, and performing at their best throughout the season.

At her core, Amanda is a caregiver in every sense of the word. As a proud mom of four and dog mom to two, she understands dedication, patience, and teamwork both at home and at the rink. A self-described homebody, she values quality time with her family and brings that same compassion, loyalty, and commitment to the athletes and staff she works alongside every day.

Dr. Aly Matejka is a certified athletic trainer with years of experience in collegiate athletics preventing, diagnosing, and rehabilitating sport injuries. She received her B.S in Athletic Training from the University of Mount Union where she also played soccer for four years. She attended the University of California in PA and served as graduate assistant while completing her Master's degree in Athletic Training and then earned her Doctorate of Athletic Training from ATSU.

She's currently an associate professor at the University of Findlay and is the founder of Athlete Mom Fitness where she helps women with prenatal and postpartum exercise.

Aly is a mom to three active kids who play hockey and soccer and her husband Chris is the head coach for men's soccer at Ohio Northern University. You can find the Matejkas playing outside or hiking when they aren't running around to practices and games

"Hello my name is Dillan Blosser. I am originally from North Baltimore, Ohio and moved to Findlay, Ohio. I went to Van Buren High School and now I go to Owens Community College while playing for their soccer team. I have played sports my whole life and it has become the biggest part of who I am today."

Dillan is majoring in the business transfer pathway at Owens Community College in Findlay.