Vikings Hockey Director
Nick Pollos, Vikings Hockey Director
Coach Nick enters his 32nd year of coaching hockey at various levels, from Tier II, Tier I and the Jr. A level. Coming off his 2024 U16 National Championship, Coach Nick has now served as a Head Coach in Five USA Hockey National Championships, winning two National Titles, taking one Second Place and one Third Place medal.
In addition to being a Head Coach, Nick has served as a consultant and scout for programs at the Junior A and Pro levels. Coach Nick has worked closely with dozens of players as they prepared to make their NCAA DI & DIII commitments.
Coach Nick grew up in the Chicago area playing his youth hockey in the Northwest Suburbs. As Vikings Hockey Director since 2011, Coach Nick has developed a solid foundation at our younger levels with a focus on skill development and skating. He then concentrates on building upon that foundation as our players move to the older levels. This foundation gives our older teams the skills to continue to develop their game at higher speeds and competitive levels.
Hockey Experience
Director of Hockey Operations, Vikings Hockey Club, 2011 - Present
Head Coach, Chicago Fury AAA 2007-2011
Head Scout / Special Consultant, Wenatchee Wild Jr. A NAHL 2009-2010
Director of Player Development, Chicago Fury AAA Hockey Club 2008-2010
Head Scout, Bismarck Bobcats Jr. A NAHL 2007-09
Head Coach, Springfield Junior Blues Jr. A, NAHL 2001-2007
General Manager, Springfield Junior Blues Jr. A, NAHL 2001-2007
Head Coach, Chicago Flames U18 Major Midget, 1998-2001
Power Skating Coach, Chicago Flames, 2000-2002.
Head Coach, Northwest Chargers Midget Major
Head & Assistant Coach, Lake Park H.S. Varsity
Accomplishments
Member of Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (AHAI) Player Development Committee.
USA Hockey National Champions, Vikings Midget U16, 2024
CSDHL Champions, Vikings Midget U16, 2024
NAPHL Champions, Vikings Midget U16 and Bantam 09s, 2024
AHAI State Champions PW AA Vikings, 2015-2016
Alternate Director, Chicago Fury Tier I Hockey Club, 2007-2010
AHAI State Finalist Bantam Major AAA Chicago Fury 2009-2010
Member of USA Hockey Junior A / NAHL Player Development Committee
Runner Up, North American Hockey League (NAHL Junior A) Coach of the Year, 2004
Member of the North American Hockey League (NAHL Junior A) Board of Directors, 2003-2007
North American Hockey League (NAHL Junior A) Division Champions, 2003-2004
USA Hockey Junior A Gold Cup National Bronze Medalist, 2004
Set All-Time franchise record for most consecutive home wins (18) in NAHL Springfield Jr. Blues Jr. A, 2003-2004
USA Hockey National Champions, Chicago Flame Midget U18, 1999
USA Hockey National Runner Up, Chicago Flames Midget U18, 2000
USA Hockey National Semi Finalist, Chicago Flames Midget U18, 2001
USA Hockey Central District Champions, Chicago Flames, 1999
USA Hockey Central District Champions, Chicago Flame, 2000
USA Hockey Central District Champions, Chicago Flames, 2001
AHAI Midget State Champions, Chicago Flames, 1999
AHAI Midget State Champions, Chicago Flames, 2000
AHAI Midget State Champions, Chicago Flames, 2001
CSDHL and NIHL League Champions Midget Major 1999, 2000 & 2001
Assisted in the development of over 275 players in 30 seasons advancing to Jr. A (OHL, USHL & NAHL), NCAA DI & DIII and Pro Hockey including CHL ECHL, IHL, AHL and the NHL.
