Scouting Staff

The Philadelphia Rebels would like to announce their scouting staff for the 2024-25 Season.

Taylor Hodges – Director of Scouting

Taylor enters year 3 with the Rebels.  Based in Grand Rapids, MI he will coordinate efforts between Coach Hale and Biondo and the rest of the scouting staff.  Hodges has past experience scouting in not only the NAHL, but also the USHL and OHL as well.

Nick Annunziato – Eastern Scout 

Nick currently works with the Long Island Gulls youth program. Nick is in his second season with the Rebels.

James Angelicola – Western Scout

James currently works with the Colorado Thunderbirds youth program. James is in his second season with the Rebels.

Tom Bunting – Eastern Scout

Tom is the youth director at Hollydell Ice Arena, as well as Head Coach for the 2010 and 18U Premier teams for the Philadelphia Hockey Club. Tom is in his third season with the Rebels.

Mike Peruzzi – Michigan/Upper Midwest Scout 

Mike just wrapped up a storied coaching career, most recently with the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies youth program. Mike is in his first season with the Rebels.

Nathan Ward – Minnesota Scout

Nathan is a great new addition to our scouting staff.  He has experience scouting in both the NAHL and USHL. Nathan is in his first season with the Rebels.