ADVISING STAFF – Stop It Goaltending

Our Team

STOP IT GOALTENDING U

PD Melgoza - Director of Advising and Mentorship

Holden “PD” Melgoza is the Director of Advising and Mentorship at Stop It Goaltending. PD brings over eight years of experience scouting, recruiting, and developing elite goaltenders across the NCAA Division I, USHL, and ECHL levels. He uniquely blends academic ambition with a deep passion for hockey instruction and mentorship. Most recently, he served as the goaltending and video coach for the Kansas City Mavericks, the ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken. Prior to his time in KC, PD served as an assistant with the Waterloo Black Hawks in the USHL and held coaching positions at both the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

PD has also served as a USA Hockey Goaltending Development Coach, working with premier programs such as the NTDP, the National Select Festival, and the Pacific and Alaska Districts. In 2024, he was the goaltending and video coach for Team USA at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Widely respected for his ability to connect with players on and off the ice, PD takes a holistic, person-first approach to development. He is highly proficient in video analysis and consistently delivers detailed, actionable scouting and game reports. During the off-season, PD continues to train NHL goaltenders, including Jeremy Swayman, and collaborates with NHL goalie coaches Colin Zulianello (Seattle Kraken) and Thomas Speer (San Jose Sharks) in high-level summer training environments. A proud California native, PD was born and raised in Long Beach.

Stop It Goaltending Advising was founded in 2023 and has achieved remarkable success placing and mentoring motivated goaltenders at the club, academy, prep, junior, and college levels. We are proud to have such an experienced and respected member of the goaltending community lead our department as we continue to provide our clients with premier advising and mentorship services. PD can be reached at pd@stopitgoaltending.com.

Kelly Dyer Hayes - Women's Advisor

Kelly leads the Stop It Goaltending Women’s Advising Program. She is a trailblazer in the world of women’s sports, boasting a rich and diverse career as an athlete, coach, and industry professional. A former goaltender for Team USA’s Women’s National Hockey Team, she earned accolades including MVP and Best Goaltender and made history as one of the first women to play men’s professional hockey. Kelly has served in key roles with USA Hockey and the International Ice Hockey Federation, advancing women’s hockey through innovative programs. Kelly’s legacy spans coaching, public speaking, and Olympic game operations, inspiring progress and inclusion in women’s hockey at every level. Kelly has an incredible network and looking forward to helping young female players achieve their goals.

Kelly is a driver in promoting women in hockey with strong relationships across North America who has lived the path to goaltending success. The Northeastern Women’s Hockey alum and Hall of Famer is ready to help female goalies of all ages create a path of their own.

Corey Milan - Men's Advisor

Corey is a former NCAA Division I ice hockey goaltender best known for his standout career at Union College, where he played from 2007 to 2011. A native of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Milan built a reputation as a reliable and high-performing netminder, earning multiple honors throughout his collegiate and junior career.

Milan made an immediate impact at Union, being named to the All-ECAC Hockey Rookie Team in his freshman season. His sophomore year saw him start all 39 games, setting a then-program record with 19 wins and earning Governor’s Cup MVP honors. Over his collegiate career, he posted a career-best 2.06 goals-against average (GAA) and a .917 save percentage, ranking among the program’s all-time best in both categories.

Before joining Union, Milan played three seasons with the Penticton Vees (BCHL), where he was named Goaltender of the Year and team MVP. He compiled a junior career record of 94–51–5, with a .914 save percentage and eight shutouts.

Following college, Milan continued his hockey journey at the professional level, suiting up in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) during the 2011 season with the Mississippi Surge, Pensacola Ice Flyers, and Huntsville Havoc.

Pierce Charleson - Men's Advisor

Pierce brings his winning experience and pro background to the Stop It Goaltending Advising Program, helping young goalies chart their own path to success. His journey began with a National Junior A Championship as a member of the 2018–19 Brooks Bandits before moving on to three seasons in the B1G with Michigan State University.

After earning his Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Niagara University, Pierce went on to play professionally in the LA Kings system. Drawing from his own experiences across Junior, NCAA Division I, and professional hockey, Pierce is passionate about guiding goalies through the challenges and opportunities of their careers while providing the knowledge and direction they need to reach their full potential.