Warren Peters

Coach Warren Peters is a native of Saskatoon, SK. He played 5 years of junior hockey with his hometown Saskatoon Blades before turning professional in 2003, playing one year in the AHL before spending 2 in the ECHL. Warren signed with the Calgary Flames in 2005 and spent 4 years with their minor league organization, first for the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, then with the Quad City Flames. He made his NHL debut with the Flames in 2008-09. He later went on to play for the Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, and their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild.

We are excited to have Warren on board to coach our Bantam Travel program for the 2023-24 Season. Warren will also be helping with our squirt program as well as several Fremont Flyers skills sessions and camps. In addition to his coaching duties, Warren also serves as the  President for the Fremont Flyers program.

Jeff Hoggan

Coach Jeff Hoggan began his hockey-playing career in Hope, British Columbia, Canada, at an early age. He was recruited to play in Omaha for the UNO Mavericks from 1998 through  2002 and was one of the few All-American award recipients to play for the Mavericks and, ultimately, the first player from UNO to play in the NHL.

Jeff went on to play in over 100 NHL games for St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, and Phoenix Coyotes. During his over 15 years of professional hockey from 2002-2017, Jeff was in a Captaincy role for 5 different NHL organizations, mentoring top NHL prospects toward their dream of playing at the highest level. His leadership experience includes guiding notable players such as Kyle Turris, Michael Boedker, Phil Kessel, and David Krecji. As Captain of the 2013 AHL Champion Grand Rapids Griffins, he led many future Detroit Red Wings, such as Tomas Tatar,  Tyler Bertuzzi, and Gustav Nypuist.

He is a two-time Calder Cup Champion, selected as Captain for the 2016 AHL All-Star Game, and in 2015 received the AHL Fred T. Hunt Memorial Trophy for player best-exemplifying sportsmanship, determination, and dedication to hockey. He was further inducted into the Omaha Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.

In April of 2022 Coach Hoggan had the honor of having his jersey retired by the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Full ceremony – https://youtu.be/a6ty5sN5Wys

Tribute (included in ceremony) – https://youtu.be/ZsW-CgUkVzc

Compilation of all congratulations videos – https://youtu.be/zWLz7Z_pRSw

Jed Ortmeyer

An Omaha native, Jed Ortmeyer, began his hockey career at age 3. Jed grew up in the Omaha hockey system and eventually transitioned to the USHL Omaha Lancers, where he won an Anderson Cup championship with his brother Jake. Jed then accepted a scholarship to the University of Michigan to continue his education and hockey career. While at the University of Michigan, Jed served as a 2-year captain and helped lead the Wolverines to 3 straight Frozen Four appearances. Upon graduation, Jed signed his first professional contract with the New York Rangers. After 11 years of pro hockey in the NHL with the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild, and stints in the AHL, playing 748 games, Jed retired and returned to Omaha full-time. Jed is currently the Director of Player Development for New York Rangers, where he travels the world to work with current and future New York Rangers prospects helping them to prepare for a career in the NHL.

Hockey has come full circle for Jed in Omaha as his son, Dax, has shown his passion for the game, and Jed has enjoyed getting on the ice to share some of the knowledge he has learned throughout his career.

Kent Johnson

Kent Johnson was born in Omaha, spending his youth there playing hockey from mites through the varsity high school level. He continued to play hockey while pursuing his college education at the University of Wyoming. During this time, he played four years at the ACHA Club Hockey Level with the Cowboys, including a national championship season. Throughout college, he also helped coach the Laramie high school hockey team. After returning home to Omaha, Kent jumped into coaching for several years at the mite, peewee, and bantam levels. Kent’s two boys enjoy the inclusive culture and hockey provided in Fremont at the 8U and 10U levels.

Kyle Worner

Kyle Worner is a native of Sioux City, IA, where he began his hockey career at 4 years old. He was an assistant captain for the Sioux City Metros state championship team back-to-back in ‘97 - ‘98. After graduating high school, he played for the Helena Gold Rush in the AWHL and made the all-star team for Team USA. The following year, he was drafted in the 2000 USHL draft #7 overall and chosen by the Tri-City Storm. He played 2 years with the Storm and then went on to play college hockey for the Bowling Green Falcons.

He enjoys watching his sons, Hudson and Brooks, learn the game. His favorite part of coaching is watching players develop their skills and develop a love for hockey.

Kyle enjoys the close-knit community and collaboration between coaches and parents to make the Fremont Flyers a successful program!