A former NHL forward and defenseman have joined the Steel’s coaching staff, bringing extensive ice hockey experience to the team. The head coach is a longtime player with a deep background in the league, while the assistant coach is a former defenseman originally from Massachusetts. Both coaches have ties to the region, with the assistant’s hometown near another local figure’s community. Their appointments signal a blend of professional expertise and regional connections for the organization.

Longtime NHL forward Scott Gomez is the Steel’s head coach, and former NHL defenseman Mike Mottau – who hails from Quincy, Mass., not far from McFadden’s hometown of Holbrook, Mass. – is an assistant ...