2026-27 Travel Coaches

Gary Pedigo boasts a deep and enduring connection to the sport of hockey, particularly within the Hyland Hills community. His journey began on the ice as a player for Hyland Hills Hockey. Transitioning from player to mentor, Gary has been a dedicated coach since 2008, sharing his knowledge and passion with new generations of players. He has coached at every level within Hyland Hills during his tenure.

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Matt Adams brings a depth of experience to Hyland Hills from his time as a player and coach. He spent the past two years with the Colorado Thunderbirds, most recently as head coach of the 15O team for the 2024-2025 season. Before joining the Colorado Thunderbirds Matt held both head and assistant coaching roles with Littleton Hockey's CSDHL teams. During his time at Littleton, the teams Matt coached reached multiple state championships and most notably Matt served as the head coach and led the 12U CSDHL to the championship win of the Quebec International tournament in 2022.

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Garrett Anderson grew up in the small town of Chico in Northern California, where he was first introduced to hockey at the age of six. Initially playing roller hockey throughout his youth, Garrett transitioned to ice hockey during his teenage years, despite the closest rink being a 1.5-hour drive away in Roseville, CA. This made for a long travel schedule twice a week for practices and on weekends for games. Garrett spent most of his youth hockey career with Capital Thunder before moving to Golden State Elite, a prestigious program in the Bay Area, during his senior year of high school.

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Mark was born in Westminster, CO and has nurtured a lifelong passion for hockey that began in his youth. Growing up in a family that embodies the spirit of the game, Mark spent his formative years playing at Hyland Hills, advancing through the ranks to compete at the 18U level. His love for hockey has not waned over the years; he continues to lace up his skates and play as an adult at the Ice Center at the Promenade.

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Kyle is a native of Northglenn, Colorado. Kyle played for the Hyland Hills Jaguars from 1999-2008. He then went on to play for Wenatchee Wild in the NAHL, Bemidji State University, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the Stockton Thunder in the ECHL, and the Columbus Cottonmouths in the SPHL.

He then went on to coach for the Wenatchee Wild AAA and the Minnesota Wilderness in the NAHL as an Assistant Coach. Kyle brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge, having spent years coaching at the youth and junior levels.

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Jarrett Cooke, an Oshawa, Ontario native, brings a lifelong passion for hockey to his coaching career. His love for the game was nurtured by a family deeply involved in volunteering at the rink, and he spent years honing his skills as a goaltender across various youth levels. Jarrett's coaching journey began when teammates on his men's league team at the Promenade recognized his keen eye for the game and encouraged him to step behind the bench. This initial spark ignited a desire to specifically coach goaltenders, a role he believes is crucial and deeply rewarding.

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Jackson Eisenmenger began his hockey career in the roller hockey world before transitioning to ice hockey at the age of 14. He joined the Hyland Hills Recreation program for the 2012-2013 season. After a year in the recreational league, he transitioned to competitive hockey, continuing to play at Hyland Hills throughout his youth. During his high school years, he progressed through the Midget Minor A and Midget Major A levels, culminating in a State Championship victory in his final season. He also had the opportunity to compete in Midget Major AA tournaments, including a memorable experience at Lake Placid, NY. Upon graduating high school, Jackson chose to pursue higher education and concluded his playing career.

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Jake grew up just outside Black Hawk, Colorado, where he discovered his love for hockey playing on outdoor ponds during the winter months. He began playing with Arvada Hockey at the U10 level and remained with Arvada through Bantams, before continuing his development with Pikes Peak Minors and the Rocky Mountain Rough Riders. After sustaining an injury at age 19, Jake transitioned into coaching with the Arvada Hockey Association.

Over nine seasons, he served as both head and assistant coach across multiple age groups- including U8, U10, U12, and U14. It was during this time that he solidified his coaching style and gained ample experience coaching youth hockey. Jake later joined the Ralston Valley High School varsity coaching staff. He then joined Lafayette peewee AA before taking a small break to welcome his daughter, and is now proud to be with the Hyland Hills Jaguars.