Scouting Staff

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

Justin Friedman – Director of Scouting

Friedman enters his first season with the Rebels, after joining the Madison Capitols of the USHL as the Director of Scouting. Friedman is an experienced Scout and Coach with over 20 years of experience at the Junior and Tier I levels.  Friedman also is the Director of Scouting for the Philadelphia Hockey Club.

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.