Hockey Operations

Hockey Operations

Ahmed Mahfouz

Ahmed Mahfouz

Head Coach

One of the most decorated and respected players in Federal Prospects Hockey League, Mahfouz brings a championship mindset, elite hockey knowledge, and years of professional experience to the Scarecrows as the organization prepares for its second season.

One of the most decorated and respected players in Federal Prospects Hockey League, Mahfouz brings a championship mindset, elite hockey knowledge, and years of professional experience to the Scarecrows as the organization prepares for its second season.


Mahfouz enjoyed a remarkable playing career that established him as one of the FPHL's all-time greats. Known for his offensive skill, relentless competitiveness, and leadership, he built a reputation as a player who elevated every team he joined while earning the respect of teammates, opponents, and fans throughout the league.

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Kyle Roberts

Kyle Roberts

Equipment Manager

Kyle Roberts got his start in equipment at 7 years old for the Tacoma Sabercats in the WCHL. He then went on to play junior and college hockey. After that he helped in opening 3 Total Hockey stores in Minnesota. Following that he worked with the Arizona Coyotes and their equipment staff closely as well as managing the pro shops at both Coyotes practice facilities. Kyle is excited to be with the scarecrows for their inaugural season in the FPHL.

Ali Trosper

Ali Trosper

Trainer
Hailey Avila

Hailey Avila

Team Doctor
Morgan Birrell

Morgan Birrell

Team Doctor

Dr. Morgan Birrell is a board-certified primary care sports medicine physician who provides

Dr. Morgan Birrell is a board-certified primary care sports medicine physician who provides

medical care and game coverage for the Topeka Scarecrows. 

Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Dr. Birrell has a lifelong passion for hockey. She grew up playing competitively—including AAA, college hockey, and men’s league—and attended a sports-study high school where she trained daily.

Dr. Birrell earned her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine, completed her

Internal Medicine residency at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, and went

on to complete a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, where

she covered the Kansas City Mavericks professional hockey team. Her clinical interests include

musculoskeletal injuries, therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound-guided procedures, concussion

management, and promoting safe, effective return-to-play strategies.

She also covers Washburn University Athletics and local high school football. Dr. Birrell

practices at the Stormont Vail Health Cotton O’Neil Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic at

Kanza Park, caring for individuals of all ages with musculoskeletal conditions.

She takes a patient-centered, collaborative approach and is passionate about helping people

stay healthy, active, and performing at their best-whether in sports or in everyday life.

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Matthew Bohm

Matthew Bohm

Team Doctor