ACADEMY HOCKEY STAFF
Andy Scott
WBS Knights General Manager & 18U AAA Head Coach
Andy Scott leads the 18U Tier I WBS Jr Knights for the 2024-2025 season. Coach Scott has a 25+ year career coaching professional, junior and youth teams, including the Reading Royals-ECHL, the Royal Military College of Canada, and the Connecticut Chiefs. Scott stresses player development and advancement with an emphasis on teaching the positional and decision-making aspects of the game.
Alex Vasko
WBS Jr Knights Hockey Director & 14UAAA Head Coach
Alex Vasko is a native to Kiev, Ukraine and represents the former Soviet Union Hockey Training School. Coach Vasko started his professional playing career in Eastern Europe Hockey League in 1995. In 1999 Alex moved to the United States to continue his playing career in Gold Rush AWHL, Sioux City Musketeers USHL and Mohawk Valley UHL. Alex also participated in NHL Rookie Camps of Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning and in ECHL, UHL Training Camps.
In 2007, he moved to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area to begin his coaching career as a Head Coach with WBS Jr. Knights Youth Hockey Club. For five years in a row, Coach Vasko has been selected as AYHL All Star Game Coach. From the 2012 through 2014 hockey seasons, he led his team to a National Championship and in 2012 won the National Championship with his Bantam Major AAA Team.
RAY GIROUX
WBS Knights Director of Hockey Operations & 15U AAA Head Coach
Ray Giroux is a Canadian ice hockey defenseman that enjoyed 16 years in professional hockey including the National Hockey League (NHL) as well as with Metallurg Novokuznetsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
During the 1997–98 season, Giroux captained the best team in Yale University history as they won their first ECAC regular season title. In addition to being a 1st-team All American, Giroux was named ECAC Player of the Year as well as the league’s best offensive defenseman and was one of ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given annually to the nation’s top collegiate player.
Matt Reid
WBS Knights Head of Player Advancement & 16U AAA Head Coach
Matt Reid grew up playing hockey in his hometown of Massena, NY. As a star forward for Northwood Prep School in Lake Placid, NY, Reid was invited to join the US National U-16 and U-17 teams. He accepted a full scholarship to play for Clarkson University's Golden Knights (NCAA-DI), becoming ECAC Champions in 1999.
His professional playing career began with the Washington Capitals organization, playing for the AHL's Portland Pirates & Hershey Bears, ECHL's Pee Dee Pride & Carolina Stingrays. Reid ended his playing career in the Netherlands with 08/09 Dutch Champion's HYS The Hague. He was part of 4 championship teams, received numerous team MVP and Offensive awards, and was coached by several current NHL coaches, including Colorado Avalanche's Jared Bednar. In 2018 was named Team Maryland's Director of Skill Development and Head Coach of the AAA U16 team, becoming the 2018 AYHL Champions! In 2023 Reid was named Assistant GM and Head Coach of PA Huntsmen EHL team.
Tyler Harmon
WBS Knights Goalie Coach
Tyler Harmon brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in both playing and coaching. Standing at 6'2" and 205 lbs, Tyler began his collegiate career at the University of Vermont, where he played five seasons and earned a reputation for his resilience and technical skills. During his time at Vermont, Tyler posted impressive statistics, including a .938 save percentage in the 2019-2020 season.
After graduating, Tyler transferred to Mercyhurst University for his final college season, where he continued to excel with a .915 save percentage over 24 games. His professional career began with the Atlanta Gladiators in the ECHL, where he made an immediate impact by winning his debut game and continuing to be a reliable presence in goal.
Tyler’s journey through various leagues and his experience under pressure have equipped him with unique insights and strategies that will be invaluable to our WBS goaltenders. His commitment to player development and innovative coaching methods make him the perfect addition to our full-time coaching staff.