Eric Praught has been coaching youth hockey in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area for the last 10 years.  He has coached house league, travel and high school teams.  He has been an assistant coach and head coach during this time.  Eric was born in Canada and played hockey from the time he was 6 or 7 all the way though college.  After college he joined the NHL (Night Hockey League) to further his playing career.  Eric holds a level four USA Hockey Certification.