Coach Brian Leonard became an assistant coach for the Richmond Generals in August 2020 after graduating from Castleton University in May 2020, where he also played for their NCAA Division 3 hockey team. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in both Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology.

Brian was the Assistant Coach for the Richmond Generals U18 AAA, Junior A Elite, and Junior A Premier teams in the USPHL from 2020 to 2023 for three seasons. This past season, Brian was the Head Coach of the Twin City Ice Mavericks U16 AAA team and the Associate Head Coach of the Twin City Ice Mavericks U18 AAA team. Coach Leonard was also hired last season to scout for the Twin City Thunder in the NCDC and the Olds Grizzlys in the AJHL.

While playing at Castleton University, Brian appeared in 62 games, recording 4 goals, 4 assists, 72 shots, and 24 penalty minutes. During his time at Castleton, he was named to the New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) All-Academic Team all four years he was eligible and earned the Krampade/AHCA All-American Scholar recognition. Moving to the Division 3 level, Brian adapted his game and playing style to focus more on the defensive side of play. His strength became penalty killing and defensive zone play, including plays along the wall and blocking shots.

Before playing at Castleton University, Brian played three years of junior hockey. He began his career in the 2013-2014 season with the New Jersey Renegades in the Metropolitan Junior Hockey League (MetJHL). Halfway through his first season, he was traded to the Richmond Generals. After the trade, Brian played two more seasons with the Generals after they moved into the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). In their first season in the league, Brian played 36 games for the Generals, collecting 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points. The following year, Brian was named captain of the team and played 44 games, scoring 8 goals and 23 assists for 31 points, bringing his total for the Generals to 80 games played, 13 goals, and 30 assists for 43 points.

Brian grew up in Chatham, New Jersey, where he played youth hockey for the New Jersey Penguins and Bridgewater Bears at the A and AA levels. He also played for and graduated from Chatham High School, where he helped the school to two New Jersey State Championships.

Currently, Brian Leonard serves as the USPHL Premier Head Coach for the West Chester Wolves and as an Assistant Coach for the NCDC team.