Tournament Staff

Gene Harrington Tournaments Bob Harrington Tournament Director

Bob Harrington
Tournament Director
Bob has many years of experience both as a player, coached, and tournament event organizer. He is a Western NY native who played most of his amateur hockey with the Wheatfield Blades, and Amherst Hockey organizations. As an amateur player, Bob was the starting goalie for 4 State Championships, 2 National Championships, and won 2 gold metals at the Empire State Games. At the age of 15, he was one of only 3 boys from the US to be picked up in the OHL Draft by the Toronto Marlboros. He played for the Orillia Travelways at the JR. A Tier II level to maintain his college eligibility. Bob was recruited by Notre Dame, Western Michigan, Boston College, and West Point, and started as a freshman at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. As a four year starter, he set many school records, and took the team to four consecutive playoff births. Bob had an opportunity to play in Germany but declined so that he could finish his degree. Bob now resides in Orchard Park, NY and is currently employed as a Senior Sales Executive for a Software Company.

John Larkin
Tournament Director
John has been volunteering his time as an Asst. Tournament Director for the past ten years. He is a WNY native with 25 years of experience as a player, coach, and Tournament Director. John played his amateur hockey for the South Towns Hockey Organization, and had 4 successful years as a starting forward at Fredonia State College. John is now employed as a teacher.

Richard Toposki
Tournament Director
Richard has been volunteering his time as a Tournament Director for the past fifteen years. He is a WNY native with 28 years of experience as a player, coach, and Tournament Director. Richard played his amateur hockey for the South Towns Hockey Organization, and was a four year starting forward at Geneseo State. Richard works as a Senior Sales Representative for a major Electronics Distributor headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ed Halliday
Tournament Director
Ed has been volunteering his time as a Tournament Director for the past ten years. He is a WNY native with 30 years of experience as a player, coach, and Tournament Director. Ed played his amateur hockey for the Buffalo Regals Hockey Organization, and had 4 successful years as a starting forward at Canisius College. Ed works as a VP, and Branch Manager for one of the largest banking institutions in the US.

Mark Feor
Tournament Director
Mark has been volunteering his time as a Tournament Director for the past eleven years. He is a WNY native with 34 years of experience as a player, coach, and Tournament Director. Mark played his amateur hockey for the Wheatfield Blades Hockey Organization, and played four years of college hockey at Canisius College. Mark works for one of the largest petroleum companies in the world.

John Kubiak
Tournament Director
John has been volunteering his time as an Asst. Tournament Director for the past eight years. He is a WNY native with 32 years of experience as a player, coach, and Asst. Tournament Director. John played his amateur hockey for the District 5 Hockey Organization and played some college hockey. John is now employed as a pharmaceutical sales representative.

Chuck Weston
Asst. Tournament Director
Chuck has been volunteering his time as an Asst. Tournament Director for the past five years. He is a WNY native with 35 years of experience as a player, coach, and Asst. Tournament Director. Chuck played his amateur hockey for the Buffalo Regals Hockey Organization, and played some college hockey. Chuck runs one of the largest landscaping businesses in the WNY area.

Other Staff Members
Brian Roll
Charlie Porter
Glen Toposki