Dan Bogdan Joins Prosper Sports Group as Player Advisor
Dan Bogdan, a native of Westfield, MA, concluded his playing career at Framingham State, where he played a pivotal role on their NCAA team while earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Following his playing career, Dan dedicated his time to coaching, striving to provide his players with the best possible development experience. He began coaching with the New England Jr. Falcons, serving as a bench coach and the program’s Skills Director. After his time with the Falcons, Dan took on an Assistant Coaching role at Northfield Mount Hermon School (NMHS). Concurrently, he became an instructor and key contributor at Pro-Stride Skating, an industry leader in power skating.
Dan then advanced to the North American Hockey League (NAHL), joining the Kenai River Brown Bears as an Assistant Coach. He concluded his tenure there as the Associate Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel. Following his time in Alaska, Dan worked with Elite Hockey Academy (U18 & U16) as a Player Development Coach, where he played an integral role in advancing multiple players to the highest levels of junior hockey.
Building on his success at Elite Hockey Academy and the Brown Bears, Dan joined the Maine Nordiques (NAHL) as an Assistant Coach. Although he is no longer a full-time Assistant Coach with the Nordiques, he continues to serve as a consultant to their coaching staff.
Today, Dan is a full-time advisor for Prosper Sports Group, bringing his extensive experience, passion, and dedication to supporting players on their developmental journeys. Well-versed in all aspects of the game, Dan provides unparalleled mentorship and guidance to help his players succeed on and off the ice and, most importantly, in life.
In addition to his advisory role, Dan is the proud Head Coach of the Holy Name Bears (Berkshire School short-season team), which finished in the top 10 of the U18 USA Hockey national rankings during the 2024-2025 season. Lastly, Dan serves as the U.S. Scout for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens of the QMJHL.