ELITE MENTALITY
Our philosophy blends tactical precision with elite-level advising. At BRULE HOCKEY, we believe that staff expertise is the cornerstone of player development, ensuring every athlete reaches their maximum potential through professional-grade mentorship and guidance.
SENIOR ADVISOR & HEAD INSTRUCTOR
ERIC BRULE
Eric brings decades of professional expertise to BRULE HOCKEY. As a seasoned leader in player development and promotion, he specializes in high-performance coaching and tactical skill advancement. His career is dedicated to mentoring elite student-athletes, ensuring they possess the technical discipline and mental toughness required to compete at the next level.Â
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Former 10-year professional player with experience spanning the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and European leagues, Brule brings over 20 years of hockey industry expertise to Bruley Hockey. As a coach, scout, manager, and team owner, Eric leverages an extensive global network to develop and advance players to the highest levels—including Major Junior, Tier 1–3 Junior A, NCAA Division I & III, ACHA Division I and also in Europe. At Brule Hockey, he leads player development and guides the next generation of athletes toward the player's goal.Â
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ADVISOR
FREDERICK AMPLEMAN
Frederick Ampleman
Coach | Player Development & Placement Specialist
Frederick Ampleman brings a wealth of playing, coaching, and recruiting experience to BRULE HOCKEY. Having played Junior A hockey and now serving as the Head Coach of Universel Sherbrooke in the USPHL Premier, Frederick has developed an extensive understanding of the junior hockey landscape in both Canada and the United States.
Frederick has a unique perspective on the game, having experienced junior hockey both as a player and now as a coach. His knowledge of the various Junior A and junior hockey leagues throughout North America provides BRULE HOCKEY players with valuable insight into opportunities for advancement and the different pathways available to them.
Frederick also has a strong history with Coach Brule. He played two seasons under Coach Brule with the Jersey Shore Wildcats, where he was part of teams that captured two championships at the Tier III Junior A level.
Today, Frederick combines his playing experience, coaching knowledge, leadership, and understanding of player placement to help young athletes identify opportunities that match their abilities and long-term goals.
His experience on both sides of the game gives BRULE HOCKEY players a valuable resource as they work toward the next level of their hockey careers.
