Meet The

Leadership Team

Nikki Miller

League Commissioner

Nikki Miller is the League Commissioner for the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation, as well as the Atlantic Hockey Federation’s and Tier 1 Hockey Federation's first Director of Administration. Nikki handles all league atlanticgirlshockeyfederation.communication, league rules, and bylaws, invoicing, discipline enforcement, and administrative affairs of the league. In addition, Nikki is Manager for the Princeton Tiger Lilies, in her 8th year as Manager for the New Jersey Stars and Manager of Black Bear Selects. Nikki also is in her 5th year as the Director and Tournament Coordinator for the VSK Wings Spring hockey program. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Stockton University.

Brooke Ammerman-Reimer

Deputy Commissioner

Brooke Ammerman Reimer is currently the Girls Hockey Director for The NJ Bandits out of the Ice Vault in Wayne, NJ. During Brooke’s playing career she was a two-time NCAA national champion with the Wisconsin Badgers finishing her collegiate career with 215 points. She also captured a gold medal as a member of the USA U-18 team in 2008, was selected to the USA U-22 team in 2010, and was invited to the Olympic tryouts for both 2010 & 2014. Brooke played professionally with the New York Riveters and overseas in Germany. Brooke has now turned her focus to growing the women’s game by coaching and mentoring female hockey players.

Laura Cahn

Director of Operations

Laura Cahn, a prominent figure in hockey administration, has dedicated over two decades to shaping and elevating the sport. Her journey began in 1998 with the San Diego Jr Gulls, where she held key roles such as President, Treasurer, Registrar, and Tournament Director until 2011. Laura served on the Board of the Southern California Amateur Hockey Association (SCAHA) from 2002 to 2011, contributing significantly to the Discipline and Playoff Committees.

In 2008, Laura's influence expanded statewide as she became associated with the California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA). Over a decade, she evolved into the role of 2nd VP and Youth Council Chair/Tournament Director from 2012 to 2019. Laura managed various youth leagues, league weekends, and State Championships, ensuring standardized and equitable playing fields through her review of League Rules & Regulations.

Transitioning to Northern California Amateur Hockey (NORCAL) in 2012, Laura served as the SafeSport Coordinator until 2019, maintaining member compliance and effectively liaising with USA Hockey. Her leadership ascended in 2019 as General Manager, overseeing all league operations, playoffs, dispute and discipline hearings, and providing crucial support to the league scheduler and registrar.

Simultaneously, from 2008 to 2023, Laura made her mark in corporate realms at Iceoplex as the Director of Tournaments, coordinating holiday tournaments, overseeing league weekends, and managing playoff events, showcasing her talent for seamless event execution and management.

In her current role with the Vacaville Jets since 2011, Laura continues to showcase her expertise as Registrar and Tournament Director, adeptly coordinating holiday tournaments, league weekends, and playoff events. She now resides in South Florida with her husband Larry, the Hockey Director for the Florida Panthers, and their daughter.

 

Kevin Keiper

Referee in Chief

As the Referee in Chief, Kevin Keiper will be responsible for all the officials and assignors for the AGHF.  Kevin has a wealth of officiating experience, 16 years as a USA Hockey official and over 10 years as a member of the National Ice Hockey Officials Association.  Kevin has worked many finals and county championship games in his time at USA Hockey and NIHOA Metro NY/NJ. During Kevin’s time as a member of NIHOA Metro NY/NJ Chapter, He was selected on multiple occasions to officiate the New Jersey High School finals at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Kevin is also on the NIHOA Metro NY/NJ membership committee where he recruits and mentors officials looking to further their officiating careers. In his free time, he enjoys spending it with his wife and two children and coaching his son's travel hockey team.

Julia Duncan

Marketing Manager

Julia Duncan is the Marketing Manager for the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation, AHF, THF, and NGHL. With a specialization in social media, photography, and graphic design, Julia has a keen eye for detail and a talent for creating captivating visuals. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Advertising from the University of Georgia, where she honed her skills as the social media manager for UGA Hockey. It was there that she grew her passion for the sport.