NA Now: Elmira Aviators
The NA Now video series features an in-depth look into all NAHL teams as they prepare for the 2025-26 season. One team will be highlighted every day, leading up to the start of the regular season on September 12, 2025. Each interview features each team’s head coach, as they dive into detail on the expectations and outlooks for this upcoming season.
Elmira Aviators
2024-25 Regular Season Record: 21-34-3-1– 46 points (9th in East Division)
2024-25 Leading Scorer: Clarence Beltz (16-26–42)
2025-26 Division: East Division
Location: Elmira, New York
Formation Year: 2024 (2nd season)
“We're definitely looking to take that [next] step in the win-loss column. We thought we did a good job getting guys to school and providing a solid player experience, but the wins and losses are definitely something we want to improve on,” said Dom Manochio. “Our guys were able to gain a lot of experience last year, and we feel that through that experience, through the trial and error of a new team, we've really fixated on the things that we believe will make us successful in 2025-26.”
Dom Manochio shares more on what is ahead for the organization as they head into their second season in the league. He also reflects on the lessons that were learned from leading the charge last season and what it means to see the athletes get opportunities at the next level in their hockey playing career.
Next up: Fairbanks Ice Dogs
