Brian Thompson was the head coach and GM of the Buffalo Stampede and previously the assistant coach and head scout for the Columbus Mavericks. In his 15 years coaching at the youth and high school levels. Brian has worked with the Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey School, Oklahoma City Hockey Association, Hilliard High School, and Westerville High School. Brian played ACHA Division 1 hockey for the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos, leading the team to their first ever ACHA Final Four appearance.