Region: Midwest
11-Year Pro
Phil Bushbacher brings a wealth of playing, scouting, and development experience to Neutral Zone as an Illinois regional scout. He currently serves as the head coach and general manager for the USPHL Elite Division’s Chicago Crush and as the associate head coach for the Crush’s Premier Division team. Additionally, Bushbacher is involved as the head strength coach for the Chicago Reapers AAA Hockey Club, a development coach for Northwestern University’s ACHA squad, and the hockey coordinator for the Illinois Bone and Joint Health Performance Institute.
Bushbacher’s career spans 11 years as a player, with professional experience in the ECHL, CHL, SPHL, FPHL, and in Europe. While in Europe, he played in France, Hungary, Romania, Sweden, and Israel. He also gained European scouting experience working for the NAHL’s El Paso Rhinos and the USPHL’s Chicago Cougars.