Weber is Ironhawks first head coach

TRENTON, N.J. - The Trenton Ironhawks of the introduced Chuck Weber as the club’s first Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations.

Weber has been guiding teams at all levels of hockey to success, including winning the Kelly Cup with Cincinnati 2008 and 2010 and the John Brophy Award as ECHL Coach of the Year in 2008. The 53-year-old Weber is returning to his coaching roots in Trenton, where he served as an assistant coach of the Trenton Titans under Peter Horachek in 2001-02.

“We certainly had plenty of interest in the Trenton coaching position,” said Bob Ohrablo, Ironhawks’ President. “We selected Chuck Weber based on his experience and success at all levels of hockey, his commitment to our team’s community efforts and his ability to coach young talent and provide them with an opportunity to move up.”

As head coach in six ECHL seasons, Weber has compiled a 233-167-51 record. Weber also collected championships as assistant coach of the International Hockey League's Orlando Solar Bears (2001) and Elite Ice Hockey League's Coventry Blaze. As an assistant coach, his D1A Great Britain team won the Goal Medal in the D1A World Championships in 2024 and 2026.

“My family and I are excited to return to Trenton where I have so many wonderful memories,” said Weber. “I want to thank Bob Ohrablo and the Ironhawks organization for providing me with the opportunity to build a competitive, winning team for Trenton, Mercer County, and the surrounding region. In addition to winning on the ice, we are committed to having a strong presence throughout the community with our players and coaching staff.”

“We applaud the selection of Chuck Weber as our ECHL affiliate’s head coach and hockey operations director", said Chris Lamoriello, Assistant General Manager, New York Islanders. “Chuck brings a wealth of experience at many levels of the game and success, both on the ice and in the community. His commitment to his teams, players and community make him the perfect choice for the Ironhawks as they introduce professional hockey to their region.”

Chuck, his wife Angie, and his 10-year-old son will relocate to the region.