The McKinney Ice Hockey Club is proud to announce that defenseman Taylor Lewis has signed a tender agreement with the Sheridan Hawks of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) today, April 16, 2025. This signing represents a significant step in Taylor's hockey career and highlights the development pathway our program strives to create for student-athletes.

Taylor Lewis, who wears #91 for the McKinney Ice Hockey Club's Varsity Gold team, has been a stalwart defenseman throughout the 2024-2025 season. As a key member of our defensive corps, Taylor has demonstrated the skills, work ethic, and character that have caught the attention of junior hockey scouts.

In addition to his time with McKinney Ice Hockey Club, Taylor also gained valuable experience competing with the Texas Tigers 18U AA travel hockey program. 

"We are incredibly proud of Taylor for reaching this significant milestone in his hockey career, Taylor's signing with the Sheridan Hawks demonstrates the strength of youth hockey in North Texas by developing players who can compete at the junior, collegiate, and professional level. The NA3HL has proven to be an excellent pathway for player advancement, with many alumni moving on to the NAHL and college hockey programs. We're confident that Taylor has the skill, determination, and character to thrive at this level and beyond and we wish him well as he continues his hockey career with the Sheridan Hawks." - Virgil Renz President MIHC

Kevin Bakke - Head Coach
Josh Ray - Assistant Coach

Goalie
Jacob Lewis

Skaters
Nolan Anderson
Kenneth Barrus
Sophi Booth
Hudson Carroll
Viktor Chuprov
Jacob Gelinas
Carlos Hutt Lozano
Braden MacLemale
Jacob Measels
Rhett Pierson
Toby Rowland
Aiden Rushing
Ethan Sherman
Paige Sherwood
Caleb Sloan
Grayson Stanford
Jaxon Stanley

Alan Joyce - Head Coach
TJ Samuelson - Assistant Coach

Goalies
Connor Sherwood
London Mariani

SkatersJoel Bengert
Jonah Burke
Tate Cakir
Patrick  Collins
James Gentile III
Ryan Hoppe
Preston Larsen
Alessandro Mariosa
Jake McGee
Matthew Schmalzried
Zaheer Siddiqui
Evan Sloan
Brady Warrington
Brayden Watne

Yuriy Melnyk- Head Coach
Thomas Kosten - Assistant Coach
Shane Crowley - Assistant Coach

Goalies
Aiden Towers
Connor Sender

Skaters
Trey Adams
Dominic Balfe
Jackson Boureston
Zachary Bush
Carson Byler
Coulter Bower
Grant   Crowley
Jacob  Ecklund
Alexander Johnston
Riley Kosten
Jared Paz
Reagan Renz
Nolan  Song
Bennett Taylor
Brenden Whaley

• Varsity Players must be entering 9-12 grade
• JV players must be a 2012 birth year or older, and entering 7th-10th grade

As part of the registration process, we want to inform you that a club fee of $25 per player is required. This fee is essential to cover the operating costs of the club, ensuring we can continue to provide a high-quality experience for all our players.

We appreciate your prompt payment of this fee, which helps us maintain the best possible environment for our teams. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support.

Hockey Experience

2005- 2009 – Head Coach with DSYHL (3x League Champions)

2007– 2011 – Head Coach with DJHA (Midget A, Bantam AA)

2008- 2009 - Plano Sr. Varsity Assistant Coach (State Finalist)

2010 – Present – Independent Sales Rep.

2009 -2011 – Plano West JV Head Coach

2011 – 2013 – McKinney Lightning & Varsity Head Coach

2025 - …. – McKinney JV Head Coach

We want to welcome Kevin Bakke to the MIHC Family!

Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, in 1978, Kevin Bakke began playing hockey at six. Learning the game on the outdoor rinks and playing youth hockey throughout his school years, he enjoyed the competitiveness. After Highschool he continued to play Rec hockey and never missed an opportunity to skate. Additional schooling brought Kevin to the US in 2001, where he got a degree as a Certified Harley Davidson Mechanic. He has since transitioned into Sporting Goods Sales and makes a home in McKinney with his wife and two daughters. After time away from coaching to be with family, he is ready to get back on skates and share his passion for the game with the next generation.

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Bakke believes your passion to play the game today should be fostered and challenged so you want to play the game as long as you can. He is focused on supporting a commitment to accountability, work ethic, sportsmanship, and player development. All players will be given the opportunity to succeed and learn. Skills are not just your hockey abilities but your understanding of how you can benefit a team. Every player will be an important ingredient to the overall success. Hockey is the best vehicle to teach life skills.

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