Loyola Varsity Gold

from 2021-22 O'Grady Thanksgiving Tournament 50th Anniversary

by LAHockey

Loyola Maroon

2021-2022

DJ LAVARRE – Co-Head Coach

DJ LaVarre is Loyola Academy ’s Hockey Director as well as the Loyola Gold Head Coach. He joined the coaching staff in 1990 and has been with us continuously since that time except for one year. In 2011, he was admitted into the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame, been named AHAI Coach of the Year, SHL Coach of the year and is a past recipient of the prestigious Blackhawk Alumni Coach of the Year. He also has coached the Illinois Showcase team. DJ was formally the commissioner of the MPHL. Several of his players have gone onto play in the NCAA Division 1 and 3, ACHA Division 1, 2, 3 and even has a few NHL’ers on that list.

DJ has 2 brothers who have been involved in hockey. Middle brother Mark was a draft choice of the Chicago Blackhawks and played for them in the early 80’s. Youngest brother Jon (LA class of ‘90) Played D1 Hockey at Providence College, also two years for the Ramblers in HS. Jon also coached hockey at Loyola for over 10 years. His father Don was on the advisory council for the CBHAA

DJ was previously Hockey Director and coach for the Winnetka Warriors. He has coached for Glenbrook North and Norhbrook Clubs. When he’s not at the rink, he can be found golfing throughout the US and Europe. He lives near Wrigleyville and enjoys attending Cubs and Blackhawk games as well as all things Chicago.

SCOTT CIRAULO – Co-Head Coach

Scott Ciraulo is in his third year with Loyola Academy Gold, leading Gold to its first ever Jesuit Cup victory in his first year and a SHL Championship in his second year. Scott previously coached for the Chicago Jets, where he led the Jets to a 2019 Illinois State Championship victory, a 2019 Central States Developmental Hockey League Championship victory, and a 2018 Illinois State Championship victory. Under Scott’s leadership, the 2018-19 Jets had a historic season going undefeated at home, capturing the most wins in the CSDHL, and winning back-to-back State Championships the only time in Jets history. Outside of coaching, Scott serves as in-house counsel for McDonald' s Corporation. Scott grew up in the Detroit-area and graduated from Western Michigan University and Marquette University Law School.

DUSTIN LOCKWOOD – Assistant Coach

Dustin Lockwood is in his first year as an Assistant Coach with Loyola Academy Gold. Before joining Loyola he served as a head coach for the Chicago Stallions for 4 years and continues to assist with their U14 program today. Prior to the Stallions, Lockwood was the JV coach at Lane Tech and reached the State Quarterfinals in his 2nd season. Lockwood is originally from Madison, WI, where he started playing hockey at a young age. He attended Shattuck St. Mary ’s in Faribault, MN and later attended New York University, where he played 3 years in the ACHA.

STU GOULD – Goalie Coach

Stu brings many years of Instructional hockey and Goal-tending to Loyola Academy and is a former college and minor Pro Goaltender. He served as the goalie coach for Loyola for 17 years and is the Director and owner of Good As Gould Goalie School. A Goalie with Uof I Chicago Flames and Oswego State University of New York, he worked with numer-ous tier junior programs including the Chicago Steel and Green Bay Gamblers. Over his career he has worked with many past and present NHL goaltenders.