About the on/off - ice head coach
Columbus, Indiana & Montreal, Quebec
Bohdan Zinchenko
Bohdan Zinchenko began his professional hockey career in the FPHL at the age of 21 and currently plays with the Indiana Sentinels. He has surpassed 100 professional games and recorded more than 75 points, establishing himself as a consistent contributor at the pro level.
His development path includes time in the QJHL and an invitation to the Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) training camp, which helped lay the foundation for his experience within high-level junior hockey.
Over the course of his career, Zinchenko has built effective on-ice and off-ice training methods rooted in his own professional experience. His coaching philosophy is performance-driven, with a strong emphasis on practical, game-relevant skills and long-term player development.
About Our Program Manager
Columbus, Indiana
Elizabeth Clines
Motivated and detail-oriented business professional with hands-on experience in client communications, document management, scheduling, and cross-department coordination. Known for strong organization, accuracy, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. Brings a foundation in customer service, administrative support, and problem-solving with a commitment to efficiency and clear communication in fast-paced environments. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in General Studies with a concentration in social and behavioural sciences and a focus on developing broad communication and analytical skills.
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Columbus, Indiana,USA
Montreal, QC, Canada
How was the "BZ hockey" program developed?
- 2008–2009: Worked in Europe, developing a strong understanding of the Eastern European approach to hockey player development.
- 2010: BZ Hockey was founded.
- 2010–2012: Expanded knowledge of the Canadian development model by training with renowned coaches such as Anna Shcherbatova, Bobby Dollas, Igor Chinyaev, Daniel Morin, and Turcotte, as well as participating in practices with Hockey Québec.
- 2012–2015: Developed our own comprehensive training methodology, combining European structure with high-performance Canadian and American development systems for both forwards and goaltenders.
- 2015–2025: Successfully applied the BZ Hockey program to develop and support the growth of young, high-level hockey players.
Group training sessions with renowned coaches
Multi-year personal training programs
Public sports events
Participation in various international and charitable events
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