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About US
Nickel City Hockey specializes in premier youth hockey tournaments across the Buffalo & Niagara region, as well as within Central New York.
We provide high level competitive matchups, quality amenities, and the best customer service in the tournament industry. Our mission is to ensure lifelong hockey memories for players, families, and coaches!
Our Team
Matt Peters
President & Owner
Matt has extensive experience in the hockey industry spread across event management, playing, and officiating. A graduate of Oswego State University, he gained valuable tournament operations knowledge working as a Portfolio Manager for Legacy Global Sports.
His duties in that role, along with time spent in youth, junior, and NCAA hockey, lead to the founding of Nickel City Hockey in 2020. Matt's goal is to consistently provide memorable experiences for young athletes and their families.
Nick Peters
Operations Director
Nick joined Nickel City Hockey in 2022, bringing an abundance of sports management skills. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, he gained tremendous experience at Augusta National Golf Club working in operations and sales for the world's most renowned golf event, The Masters Tournament.
A lifelong hockey player and sports advocate, Nick seeks to create a platform for competitive, safe, and fun youth hockey events.