Damien Palombaro was born in Buffalo, New York, and began playing hockey at the age of six. He continued playing until his family moved to Ohio in the early 1980s, where limited opportunities made it difficult to continue. However, his passion for the game never faded.

In 2000, he returned to the sport, playing again and coaching alongside his father, who had spent nearly 40 years as a player and coach. For the next 15–16 years, they worked together, and through that experience, he learned the right way to coach. One of the most valuable lessons his father instilled in him was the importance of preparation—having a structured practice plan and ensuring that each drill translates to real game situations.

Beyond strategy and skill development, Damien is driven by his love for the game and the relationships he builds with his players. Year after year, it's the opportunity to mentor, teach, and inspire that keeps him coming back to the rink.

Mike Kinnear has been immersed in the hockey lifestyle his entire life, following in the footsteps of two generations of college and professional players. Before joining the Prowlers, he played both junior and college hockey, gaining firsthand experience at a high level of competition.

Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching as an assistant at Cathedral Preparatory High School in Erie, PA, while also hosting personal training sessions with 814 Hockey Academy in Meadville, PA. After moving to the Columbus area, he began his journey with the Prowlers, where he is now entering his third season as an assistant coach.

Mike is passionate about developing young players and expanding the hockey culture within Columbus and the Prowler organization. His experience, dedication, and commitment to growth continue to make a lasting impact on the next generation of athletes..

Gianni Palombaro .......

Drew Donahue has dedicated 13 years to the game of hockey, developing his skills and passion for the sport along the way. He spent two seasons playing for the Prowlers, earning a top-10 state ranking during his junior year.

Growing up, he played with CCYHA Single A before advancing to the next level. After his time with the Prowlers, he went on to play a season with the Columbus Mavericks, followed by stints with the Mid-Cities Stars in the NA3HL and Wooster.

Now, as a coach, Drew brings his experience and competitive mindset to the Prowler organization, helping to guide and develop the next generation of players.

Jonathan Frush has spent most of his life involved in hockey—whether playing, watching, or coaching. Born and raised in Grove City, Ohio, Coach Frush began skating at 5 years old and played his first year of organized hockey at age 7, alongside PHA Goalie Coach Drew Donahue.

Before joining PHA as a player in 2018, Jonathan played for the Columbus Chill Youth Hockey Association (CCYHA). While playing with PHA, he spent one year on the Junior Varsity team, followed by three years with the Varsity squad. After graduating from Grove City Christian School in 2022, he immediately transitioned into coaching. After spending two years as a volunteer coach and JV assistant coach, he was promoted to Head Coach of PHA’s JV squad prior to the 2024–25 season.



Jonathan’s focus as a coach is not just on developing player skills, but also on enhancing hockey IQ. Coach Frush emphasizes hard work and dedication—two core values that players within the Prowler Hockey Association must always demonstrate. He also prioritizes ensuring that his teams are not just teams, but families.



Coach Frush is currently a student at The Ohio State University, studying Sport Industry and Business. After graduating in 2026, he plans to work in the business side of hockey, specifically in sports analytics.

Jacob Frame didn't start playing hockey until 8th Grade, but that didn't stop him from developing a special passion for the game.

Jacob played in high school for Olentangy Liberty and Northeast Storm. He began his coaching career with Team Columbus, coaching pre/post travel hockey in 2023. That Winter he joined the Prowlers as an Assistant Coach for the JV Team.

Jacob is motivated and driven to help his players succeed and develop into not only better hockey players but also better human beings.