Wasatch Renegades

About Utah's AAA Hockey Program

The Wasatch Renegades Hockey Organization stands as Utah's premier destination for top-tier youth hockey development, not only within Utah but also across surrounding states. As a non-profit entity, our mission is to cultivate excellence in young athletes while fostering inclusivity and accessibility within the realm of AAA hockey. We are committed to partnering with local businesses to secure financial opportunities, ensuring that elite-level hockey is within reach for all aspiring players, regardless of background or financial status. Through our dedication to player development, community engagement, and financial accessibility, we strive to elevate the standard of youth hockey in Utah and beyond.

Coaching Staff

Lee Smith

Hockey Director - 16U / 18U Head Coach

Lee brings an illustrious coaching history that spans over 29 remarkable seasons at Eden Prairie High
School, where he amassed an impressive record of 547 wins, 220 losses, and 40 ties.

Christian Grunnah

Head Coach 14U

A native of Chicago, Christian culminated his
amateur hockey career at the highly acclaimed college preparatory academy, Shattuck-St.
Mary’s School in Faribault, Minnesota.

Johnathan Garcia

Dryland Coach and Assistant Coach

Jonathan Garcia is an American speed skater. Garcia began his skating career as inline speed skater, winning his first national title in 2004. He represented the United States three times in the World Championships, winning a bronze medal in 2006. In 2007, he represented the United States at the Pan American Games before transitioning to short track speed skating on the ice.

Troy Gallus

Assistant Head Coach 16U / 18U

Troy grew up in Minnesota, lettering in hockey for three years at Bloomington Jefferson High School. He led them to a 24-1 record his senior year (lost to Lee's team) and a top-five place ranking nationally.

Reid Jacobson

Assistant Coach 14U, Goalie Coach 14U / 16U / 18U

Reid played hockey in Minnesota as a youth, where his goalie experience at Red Wing High School was recognized with multiple records.

Paige Kittel

Team Nutritionist

Lucas Truax

Assistant Coach 16U / 18U

Brian Knaeble

Assistant Coach

Brian grew up playing hockey outdoors on the frozen ponds of Minnesota. He was captain of his Eden Prairie High School hockey team and became a 20-goal scorer for the Waterloo Blackhawks of the United States Hockey League.