Fitz is recognized for his hard-nosed approach to hockey, emphasizing a team-first philosophy that he brings to every training session with enthusiasm and dedication. Full Tilt Hockey embodies the spirit of competitiveness, hard work, discipline, attitude, passion and dedication that one needs to be successful in the game of hockey.  His professional career spans 16 seasons across the NHL, AHL, ECHL and EIHL, and he is currently in his sixth season coaching professional and amauter players. Fitzy's journey began in Duluth, MN, where he played high school hockey before being drafted in the 4th round of the bantam draft by the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL. During his four seasons with the Thunderbirds, he was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 3rd round 88th overall of the NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks in 2008 against the Dallas Stars and spent the majority of his career in the AHL, where he narrowly missed out on a Calder Cup Championship with the Manitoba Moose. In the EIHL, he achieved success with two championship while playing for the Sheffield Steelers. Following his playing career, Fitz transitioned into coaching, taking on the role of Director of Hockey and Head Coach for the Glasgow Clan, before relocating to Toronto to serve as the lead instructor at The Hockey Factory, head coach of the Reps AAA hockey club, and focusing on individual player mentorship and team development.