University of Alabama AAU Division 1 Head Coach Greg Dreveny has been appointed as the Southern Collegiate Scout for the Southern Professional Hockey League’s Birmingham Bulls. The 2023-2024 College Hockey South Division 1 Coach of the Year was previously the goalie coach for Birmingham before taking over as head coach at Alabama three years ago.
When asked about the new opportunity as a scout, Dreveny said, “This just gives kids in the CHS and AAU a point of contact if their goal is to continue playing hockey after obtaining their degree from their respective universities. I have been working closely with the Birmingham Bulls coaching staff Craig Simchuk and Kevin Kerr. I have the opportunity to get a feel for what they are truly looking for in up and coming players.”
Coach Dreveny recognized the talent level when he coached one of College Hockey South's All-Star teams at the AAU All-Star Challenge in Fort Lauderdale this past April: “When I saw the skills of these kids at the All-Star Challenge, and checking their backgrounds and player histories, I quickly came to realize that there are numerous kids playing hockey at this level that with the mentorship and development of the coaches that these teams have and instilling that into these young players over the next three years... That will provide a scenario where I could see some of these players being the first from the south to actually have an opportunity to not only make a pro team but also move up the ranks.”
The All-Star CHS White Team coached by Dreveny won the All-Star Challenge, winning all four of their games.
College Hockey South Commissioner Kyle Knell spoke about the appointment of Greg Dreveny, saying, “It’s a great way for our players to have an opportunity to continue playing hockey after performing well in college.”
Congratulations to Coach Greg Dreveny!
ABOUT College Hockey South: Founded in 2008, College Hockey South is a 30-school, 50 team intercollegiate hockey conference spanning eight southeastern U.S. states that competes in AAU College Hockey. College Hockey South is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization.
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