Front Office / Hockey Operations

Ownership

Barry Soskin

GOVERNOR, CEO, CFO, PRESIDENT

Barry has been an owner of various teams in the past 25 years, including the two time champion Toledo Storm of the East Coast Hockey League, Nashville Nighthawks of the Central Hockey League, Waterloo Blackhawks of the United States Hockey League, Traverse City Enforcers of the Continental Junior Hockey League and the Pelham Prowlers of the Southeast Hockey League.

Barry is married to his wife, Fran for nearly 40 years and has three adult children, Heather, Brian and Rachel. Barry and his family reside in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

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Chris Bryniarski

Co- Owner

Front Office

Jimmy Milliken

Executive Vice President of Operations

Phone276-335-2929

Emailjmilliken@blueridgebobcats.com

Milliken continues to head the Bobcats organization with years of hockey front office management and entertainment experience, including a successful music career as the Co-Owner and Vice President of a Nashville-based record label and management group. His sports experience runs deep including serving as President/ General Manager of the Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL), Executive Vice President of Operations for the Binghamton Black Bears (FPHL) and an assistant to the GM for two years in the SPHL.

The Florence, SC native has and will continue to bring tremendous sports and entertainment knowledge to the Bobcats Organization Front Office and the Hitachi Energy Arena.

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Jenna Lewis

Director: Tickets & Group Sales

Phone276-335-2890

EmailJlewis@blueridgebobcats.com

Jenna is a lifelong resident of Wythe County and mother of two sons. Before working with the Bobcats, Jenna was an event coordinator for various events at the APEX Center. She is excited to take this new journey with the Bobcats during their inaugural season and work with customers and clients to make Blue Ridge Hockey the best fan experience.

Kendra Scott

Director: Gameday Operations, Merchandise, Community Outreach

Phone276-335-2894

Emailkscott@blueridgebobcats.com

Kendra has lived in the Wythe County region her entire life. She has years of expertise running outreach initiatives in the neighborhood. Kendra is eager to introduce a fresh vibe to the hockey community since she loves the game. Kendra takes pleasure in uniting people and supporting her community. She attended Wytheville Community College for General Studies.

Brett Wiseman

Director: Media Relations & Communications / Lead Broadcaster

Phone276-335-2843

Emailbrettwiseman@blueridgebobcats.com

Brett begins his second season as the Voice of the Bobcats and brings experience, enthusiasm and passion to the broadcast booth and front office.

Wiseman spent three years as an intern with the Carolina Thunderbirds media department (2018-2021), before spending the 2022-2023 season in the same position in Carolina that he now holds with the Bobcats.

Wiseman is a 2020 graduate of Appalachian State University with a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Media/Broadcasting and a minor in General Business. While at App State he called college club hockey games for multiple teams in the ACCHL and served on play-by-play on ESPN+ and WASU radio for a variety of varsity sports events.

Brett is a lifelong fan of the game of hockey, was named after Brett Hull, and is a fervent third generation supporter of his beloved St. Louis Blues.

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Hockey Operations

Vojtech Zemlicka

Head Coach/General Manager of Hockey Operations

EmailZemlicka.vojta@gmail.com

Vojtech has spent multiple years as a player and Assistant Coach throughout Single-A minor Hockey. Helping lead the Columbus River Dragons to win the Championship during the 2020-2021 season. He spent the 2021-2022 season as an assistant coach for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, helping to lead them to the Championship Final. Vojtech also owns and works as a trainer at the Virginia Hockey Lab in Roanoke working with different youth hockey groups.

Hitachi Energy Arena Staff

Trevor Riggins

Director: Arena Operations /Concessions / IT Tech

Phone276-335-2100

Emailtriggins@blueridgebobcats.com

Mike Atwell

Arena PA Announcer

Mike "Doc" Atwell is now the official in house voice of the Blue Ridge Bobcats. Mike recently was the Public Address voice of the the Bluefield Ridge Runners Baseball team in Bluefield, WV. He also worked with Bluefield State. Being from the Northeast, Doc has experience in hockey as well.

Medical Team

Josh Stephens

Sports Physical Therapist / Performance Coach

Emailinfo@alphatherapyva.com

Josh graduated from Emory & Henry College with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He is also the owner of Alpha Therapy: Physical Therapy, Sports Rehab & Training. He is married to his wife Megan and has 3 children.

Alpha Therapy

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Dr. Grant Throckmorton

Team Dentist - Wythe Family Dentistry

Phone(276) 228-2222

Dr. Throckmorton followed in his grandfather (Dr. O.J. Campbell) and father’s (Dr. Dennis Throckmorton) footsteps into the dental profession. He received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech in 2008 and earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in 2017. Dr. Throckmorton is honored to continue the legacy that his family has built in serving the Southwest Virginia community for over 65 years.

Dr. James Porter

Team Chiropractor - Porter Chiropractic Clinic

Kala Martin

Team Medic