FPHL 
Staff
NICOLAS PERKIN
Formerly, Nic was Co-Founder and President of The Receivables Exchange, the first and largest electronic marketplace for the trading of commercial receivables. Prior to founding The Receivables Exchange, Mr. Perkin was part of the leadership team that built and ultimately sold Massive Incorporated to Microsoft Corporation in May 2006. Earlier in his career Mr. Perkin worked in investment banking and mergers and acquisitions for Veronis Suhler & Associates, at the time the premier media M&A advisory practice. He has worked in various positions in financial technology, specifically in technology for order management and risk management for fixed income, as well as for numerous media companies, specifically around the acquisition and assimilation of operating assets. Mr. Perkin holds a Master of Science in Finance from the London Business School and a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University. He served as the appointed (and ratified by the state legislature) Vice Chairman of the Louisiana Innovation Council, which is a think tank to analyze and address the future of innovation in the State of Louisiana, and served as a member of the council. He is also a former board member of The Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Currently, Mr. Perkin is a member of the New York Weill Cornell Council (NYWCC) which serves to support patient care, medical research, and education at New York Weill Cornell Medical Center, as well as serves on the Louisiana Technology Council, The New Orleans Business Alliance Leadership Council and the New Orleans Advisory Board of the Posse Foundation.
PARKER MOSKAL
A former professional player in North America and Europe, Parker has played at most minor league levels in multiple countries. Growing up in the San Diego, California area and coming from a humble background he has faced many challenges and was able to rise above and find hockey. Mr. Moskal also holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management. His determination and constant inquisitiveness helped him rise to the top both on and off the ice. His front office and overall business knowledge helped him rise above others in the business of minor league hockey. Parker always looks at things from multiple angles and surrounds himself with the proper team to have success in many different business sectors. Parker also spearheads an amazing non-profit that helps unprivileged children to discover the great game of hockey.
KEVIN CUPPIA
EMILY THRASH
ROSEMARY MANNING
CHANDLER GARRETT
HOLLEY CUPPIA
PHILLIP BOURQUE
TERESA FARRAR
JOSEPH FURTADO
Joseph Furtado is a versatile play-by-play broadcaster and on-air personality. Originally from California, he has called a wide range of sports for various networks such as Pac-12 Network, WBRZ (abc), and Blaze Radio. Furtado is set to enter his second season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, having previously served as the voice of the Baton Rouge Zydeco during their inaugural season in 2023-24.
Joseph Furtado is a versatile play-by-play broadcaster and on-air personality. Originally from California, he has called a wide range of sports for various networks such as Pac-12 Network, WBRZ (abc), and Blaze Radio. Furtado is set to enter his second season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, having previously served as the voice of the Baton Rouge Zydeco during their inaugural season in 2023-24.
Furtado is a proud graduate of the prestigious Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Journalism and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication.
PETE FRICANO
Pete Fricano, originally from Chicago and now residing in New Orleans, will serve as the team’s color analyst. With 33 years of experience as a hockey goalie and a background in coaching, Fricano offers profound knowledge and insight into the game. His extensive playing and coaching career will enrich the broadcast with expert analysis and detailed commentary.
WOLFGANG BLUE
GREG HAWKINS
DR. KYLE NIX, D.C.
Dr. Kyle Nix, D.C. is the owner of Twin City Chiropractic in Monroe where he has served northeast Louisiana since 2022. Dr. Nix and his wife, Shannon, moved back to Monroe in 2018. Together, they have three children, Alyssa, Alexandra, & Matthew.
Dr. Kyle Nix, D.C. is the owner of Twin City Chiropractic in Monroe where he has served northeast Louisiana since 2022. Dr. Nix and his wife, Shannon, moved back to Monroe in 2018. Together, they have three children, Alyssa, Alexandra, & Matthew.
Dr. Nix graduated from Parker University with his doctorate of chiropractic in 2012 and has practiced in offices in Texas and Louisiana.
He was born and raised in Oak Grove, LA. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from LA Tech University & his master’s degree in exercise science from UL-Monroe. In 2001, he became a certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and licensed athletic trainer through the state of Louisiana.
He worked for the next 8 years as an athletic trainer for Glenwood Sportscare and the Ouachita Parish School Board at Ouachita Christian School, West Monroe HS, & Richwood HS. With a desire to do more for athletes and active individuals, he and his family moved in 2009 to Dallas where he began his pursuit of a doctorate in chiropractic at Parker University. He graduated in 2012 and practiced for 6 years in the DFW area. He served as the team chiropractor for the University of Texas at Arlington athletics from 2013-2015. He is currently the team chiropractor for West Monroe High School football, girls soccer, & baseball teams.
Dr. Nix is skilled in full spine adjusting, spinal rehab with Chiropractic Biophysics, extremity adjusting, and myofascial release. He is also certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and in the Functional Movement Screen by Functional Movement Systems. In the office he utilizes all of these techniques plus the Normatec compression system and a deep tissue laser to help his patients feel better & perform better.
Dr. MICHAEL HILDEBRAND, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Dr. Michael Hildebrand is the owner and doctor of physical therapy at M3 Physio, which he founded in 2019. He earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from LSUHSC - New Orleans. He furthered his education to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) through Optim Manual Therapy.
Dr. Michael Hildebrand is the owner and doctor of physical therapy at M3 Physio, which he founded in 2019. He earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from LSUHSC - New Orleans. He furthered his education to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) through Optim Manual Therapy.
Dr. Hildebrand has extensive training in manual therapy and specializes in treating various musculoskeletal conditions. He is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and return to an active lifestyle through individualized treatments.
His expertise encompasses a wide range of techniques, including manual therapy such as myofascial release, joint mobilization and manipulation, muscle stretching, and neural mobility techniques. He also offers other treatments such as dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping, and kinesiotaping. Therapeutic/corrective exercises and strengthening are integral components of his treatment approach.
M3 Physio also offers advanced technology, including Normatec compression therapy and Northeast Louisiana’s only public access AlterG Anti-gravity treadmill, facilitating faster recovery from lower extremity injuries.
Dr. Hildebrand has been married to his wife, Mary Margaret, for eight years. Together, they have one son, Thomas, and are expecting another child this August. They love being able to support the Moccasins and have enjoyed being able to cheer them on and be a part of hockey returning to Monroe, LA!
DEZMOND JACKSON
Dezmond Jackson is a dedicated individual originally from Winnsboro, Louisiana. From a young age, Dez experienced the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and developed a profound passion for ministry.
Dezmond Jackson is a dedicated individual originally from Winnsboro, Louisiana. From a young age, Dez experienced the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and developed a profound passion for ministry.
For nine years, Dez served in the Worship Ministry at Liberty Christian Center. During this period, he also led a traveling ministry known as
Young Greater Anointing (YGA), which spread the Gospel through music and ministry across the globe.
In 2013, Dez heeded the call to ministry, taking on the roles of Youth and Young Adults Minister and becoming a key leader in the "Freedom Night" and "Monday Night Prayer" movements in Winnsboro, LA.
In 2020, a significant shift occurred in Dez's life, leading him to join House Church Ministry. In 2021, he helped establish Chosen Campus Ministry at the University of Louisiana Monroe, where he has been serving as the Campus Pastor.
Dez continues to be actively involved in ministry, dedicating his efforts to nurturing and guiding the community at the university.