Misha Donskov
Misha Donskov is entering his second year as lead instructor with the Atlanta Thrashers Hockey Development Team, and his first season with the Atlanta Lady Thrashers. Misha researched, created, and designed the recently launched Hockey Development Resource Center (HDRC) located on the local hockey section of www.atlantathrashers.com. Prior to joining the Atlanta Thrashers, Misha spent three years as lead instructor with the Columbus Blue Jackets youth and adult hockey schools. Misha also worked part time with the Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Development staff supporting various community hockey programs including the Columbus Ice Hockey Club, part of the National Hockey League’s Diversity Program.
Misha has an extensive instructing background having worked with both youth and adult hockey players in the United States, Canada, and Europe. His vast experience includes over 8 years of teaching at various hockey schools and programs including: Hockey Canada Skills Development Camps, NIKE Skills Development Camps, Alliance Hockey Development Programs, Bob Hartley High Intensity Camps and Coaching Clinics, NHL Diversity, Robby Glantz International Power Skating, Planet Hockey Skills Training, as well as hockey schools and clinics in Norway and Sweden. Misha played two years of junior hockey in the United States and Canada prior to playing college hockey in the U.S. He completed his playing experience in Europe (01/02, Sweden II.Division, 02/03, Norway I.Division). Misha has coached minor hockey in Europe, and has experience coaching at both the travel and house levels. Misha is a member of the Board of Directors – Columbus Ice Hockey Club (NHL Diversity), and holds a USA Hockey Level IV Coaching Certification.
Misha graduated from Miami (Oh) University in 2000 with a degree in Business Administration and Finance. Misha is currently working on his Level V Masters Thesis as part of the final stage in the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program. He is an active participant in the USA Hockey Coaching Education and Player Development Programs as a clinic presenter and instructor. Misha resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

Benoit Cotnoir
Benoit is a 1999 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and is currently a graduate student at Georgia Tech.
Benoit also played for the Mobile Mystiks and Augusta Lynx of the ECHL. The native of Rouyn Naranda, PQ has a strong background in community work, as evidenced by his 3,600 mile journey across the United States from Seattle to Washington, D.C. as a participant in Bike Aid in 1999.