about us
reviving TOWN HOCKEY
LEGACY (1993 - 1996)
The Oakland Skates weren't just a hockey team; they were a cultural moment. As a flagship franchise of Roller Hockey International (RHI), they played at the Oakland Coliseum Arena and brought punk rock energy to Bay Area sports. They were loud, colorful, and accessible.
FROM THE BAY, FOR THE BAY
By updating the Skates’ brand, we revive a piece of Oakland sports history and give it new life. The name Skates subtly ties us to the Sharks and Barracuda — keeping Bay Area hockey rooted in the water that defines our region.
the Mountain hockey league (MHL)
The Skates are a Senior A hockey team. We will play our exhibition season against Mountain Hockey League teams in 2026, and we will officially join the MHL as an expansion team in 2027.
This is not rec-league play. It is full-contact, NHL-regulation hockey featuring high-level talent.
Games are streamed live on YouTube Live, ensuring visibility beyond the arena.
management team
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CASSIDY LAVIN
CO-FOUNDER, GENERAL MANAGER
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DAN WITT
CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT
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Shawn Shelby
CO-FOUNDER, HEAD OF OPERATIONS
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ALAN DUDA
CO-FOUNDER, HEAD OF MARKETING
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ben hagan
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Will Gerard
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Anna Ferrier
SOCIAL MEDIA WIZARD
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Zach Stauffer
PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Ray Ray Fillet
OUR BELOVED (AND SOOON TO BE UNVEILED) MASCOT
Contact us.
Want to get in touch? Send us an email or fill out this form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
info@oaklandhockeyproject.com